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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Inn; City: Cameron Missouri; Review: Hotel has nice soft bed and pillows, good breakfast, and enjoyable indoor heated pool area. Wireless Internet was fairly zippy. Hotel is right off interstate and easy to find. There are a few restaurants nearby. Would highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Columbus West Hilliard; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: Hotel was easy to find off interstate. Our room was clean and comfy. The Pool and hot tub were relaxing. This hotel is near food and shopping.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Dayton Ohio; Review: Comfy stay. Pool and hot tub were nice. Lots of food choices nearby! Room was found to be clean and in good shape!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Marshalltown; City: Marshalltown Iowa; Review: We stayed 1 night on a weekend. Our Room was ready for an early afternoon check in and was clean and met basic hotel requirements. Staff was friendly and courteous! Bed was comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Hudson; City: Hudson Wisconsin; Review: Stayed here for a weekend Ski Trip to Afton Alps. We checked in and our room was clean and comfy. We had a room on the third floor that had 2 king beds. The room had a coffee maker with individual cup maker, a flat screen tv, and great water pressure in the shower. I was pleasantly surprised as a few years ago this place was in dire need of repairs. I would stay again! We did not use the pool and hot tub but I did see other people using this area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Omni William Penn Hotel; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: We stayed here on a priceline deal. Our room was smaller than a crackerjack box. The door to the bathroom opened into the main room which only had a small queen size bed. There is nothing 4 star about this hotel. No Pool, Charge for parking, charge for internet. No Thanks, Never Again will I stay here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Perry IA; City: Perry Iowa; Review: Room was in good condition. Had no problems with check in, and I would stay again if I need a room in Perry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Neoprene Full Face Mask-Crash Test Dummy W11S23D; Brand: Balboa/Zan; Review: head turner; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Optic Touring Wrap Sunglasses, Black/Happy Gray/Green, 64 mm; Brand: Spy; Review: seem just fine nothing wrong with my shipment; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Men's Ya Heard Hat; Brand: ; Review: son loves this hat and fits just fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Kids' Pure V Toddler; Brand: ; Review: love love love need more kids selection from DC shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Forter V Skate Shoe (Toddler); Brand: ; Review: what you see is what you get they look just like the pic and my son hasn't seemed to have any issues with them thus far; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Change Fashion 6 in 1 Neck Balaclava Winter Face Hat Fleece Hood Ski Mask Warm Helmet; Brand: s; Review: just like the picture did its job and was warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tapp Collections™ Premium Shemagh Head Neck Scarf; Brand: Tapp Collections; Review: Just like the picture good product very happy with what I recieved; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Kids Youth Court Graffik Skate Shoes; Brand: ; Review: Love Them Ordered Them Thinking They Were Toddler Size They Were Boy Size Holding On To Them Until He Can Fit Them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Optic Touring Wrap Sunglasses; Brand: Spy; Review: Ordered Theses For Fathers Day Fit Just Fine Was Happy With Product Looked Just Like The Picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Tune Cat B 2 V Kids Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: Got For My Son Shoes Are Adorable and Fit Just Fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Men's Stag Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Fits Like Every Other DC Shoes Looks Just Like Picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Forter V Skate Shoe (Toddler); Brand: ; Review: I Have Ordered A Few Pairs At This Point In Different Colors My Son Loves Them Have Had No Problem Fit Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Tune Cat B 2 V Kids Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: Got For My Son Shoes Are Adorable and Fit Just Fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Women's Fast Cat Suede Sparkle WN's-W; Brand: ; Review: Color Was Off The Picture Looks Like Black And Yellow The Ones I Got Were Navy Blue And Yellow I Returned The Product Due To Color Alone Did Not Wear Them Around Just Tried On And Fit As Expected Not Sure If I missed The Color In Description Was Just Going Off The Picture; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Women's Fast Cat Suede Sparkle WN's-W; Brand: ; Review: Color Was Off The Picture Looks Like Black And Yellow The Ones I Got Were Navy Blue And Yellow I Returned The Product Due To Color Alone Did Not Wear Them Around Just Tried On And Fit As Expected Not Sure If I missed The Color In Description Was Just Going Off The Picture; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DC Stag Skate Shoe (Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: Ordered For My Son Thought They were toddler size they are boys size just saving them for when he eventually will fit them they look exactly like the picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Men's Apache 15 Socks; Brand: ; Review: Looks just Like The Picture Happy With What I Received; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Shoes Co Little Boys' black hooded Tee with red Shorts; Brand: DC Apparel; Review: Fits as expected I love it think it is too cute unfortunately my son is very picky and doesn't like the hood attached I still make him wear it tho lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Shoes Co Little Boys' Crew-Neck Rashguard and Printed Boardshort Two-Piece Set; Brand: DC Apparel; Review: Fits just fine my for my son perfect swim suit for beach and pool :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens Funny T-Shirt (Here I Am What Are Your Other 2 Wishes?) Shirt; Brand: Signature Depot; Review: was a gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SAXX Underwear Co. Saxx Vibe Boxer Modern Fit Cobalt/Shatter L; Brand: ; Review: got as gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turbo Racer Boys Costume, 4-6; Brand: Disguise; Review: my son loved this costume; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens You're Killing Me Smalls T shirt Funny Baseball Shirt Cool Novelty Tees Humor; Brand: ; Review: was a gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go All Out Adult I Like To Party And By Party I Mean Take Naps Funny T-Shirt; Brand: Go All Out; Review: was a gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Custom Team Number Crew Socks | Athletic Socks by ChalkTalkSPORTS | Black | Choose Your Number; Brand: ChalkTalkSPORTS; Review: got as a gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YM Wear Adult I'm Not Saying I'm Batman Funny T Shirt; Brand: YM Wear; Review: was a gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wood Sunglasses for Men and Women - Polarized Bamboo Wayfarer with Wooden Case; Brand: Tree People; Review: These are awesome cant wait to give them to my sister for her birthday; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DADAWEN Boy's Girl's Outdoor Waterproof Hiking Shoes Casual Sneakers (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: DADAWEN; Review: LOVE these shoes my son is 2.5 an has not complained about them at all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trendy Teez #selfie Funny Hashtag Womens V-Neck T Shirt; Brand: Trendy Teez; Review: was a gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Place Baby Boys' Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt; Brand: ; Review: love this fits just fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's 11" Wellington Waterproof Steel Toe Leather Pull-On Work Boot CMP1259; Brand: ; Review: Awesome boots!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TREEHUT Wooden Bamboo Sunglasses Temples Classic Aviator Retro Square Wood Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: I have 3 pairs of these glasses! I love them all. Great shades at a bargain price; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Shallow Life; Brand: Lacuna Coil; Review: I think Lacuna Coil is just trying very hard to become mainstream. I can't stand Cristina's whining and this whole thing sounds like a duo between Alanis Morrisette and Linkin Park, both of whom can't stand; Andrea Ferro isn't helping much with his vocals either. This Don Gilmore guy totally destroyed Lacuna Coil; this record sounds over produced. I had pre-ordered this and didn't listen to previous reviews, but I paid the price and I should have listened. I got rid of this cd after I had given it three tries. Sadly, I think Lacuna Coil as we once knew them are gone and have moved on to become the next pop divas; their career plumeted big time with this release. They are no longer my favorite. Very disappointd fan here. Not looking forward to seeing them playing this rubbish live any time soon. This is definitely a very shallow release and two big thumbs down.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Life; Brand: Lacuna Coil; Review: I think Lacuna Coil is just trying very hard to become mainstream. I can't stand Cristina's whining and this whole thing sounds like a duo between Alanis Morrisette and Linkin Park, both of whom can't stand; Andrea Ferro isn't helping much with his vocals either. This Don Gilmore guy totally destroyed Lacuna Coil; this record sounds over produced. I had pre-ordered this and didn't listen to previous reviews, but I paid the price and I should have listened. I got rid of this cd after I had given it three tries. Sadly, I think Lacuna Coil as we once knew them are gone and have moved on to become the next pop divas; their career plumeted big time with this release. They are no longer my favorite. Very disappointd fan here. Not looking forward to seeing them playing this rubbish live any time soon. This is definitely a very shallow release and two big thumbs down.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Battlelore,The Last Alliance,Napalm / SPV,Pop,Rock,Heavy Metal,Pop/Rock Music,Rock / Hard Rock & Metal,Recorded Music - Rock & Pop,Rock & Pop; Brand: Battlelore; Review: I love this band and I know they will never disappoint!! Thanks Battlelore for all the great music you release!!! They stay true to their style and are constantly reinventing themselves in a great way!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Llorona; Brand: Lhasa De Sela; Review: There's not one song I dislike. Every time I listen to this CD, I never skip songs and it never gets boring. I can't believe it took me this long to review this cd. Lhasa has the most amazing voice. I went to see her live and even though it was only her and two musicians I think, well, she commanded the attention of the audience. I get chills when I listen to this cd. One of my all time favorite CDs!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flame Within; Brand: Stream of Passion; Review: If you liked the first album, you will definitely love this one. It's got so much passion and it's a very beautiful album to listen to and sometimes I feel like it brings me to tears!! I think they built on to this album what the last one lacked, and I think this one sounds more powerful; don't get me wrong though, both albums are excellent. Worth every cent!!!! Thanks so much for coming back Stream of Passion!! Let the flame within be exposed and released!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Seaview Hotel; City: Qawra Island of Malta; Review: Stayed at the Qawra Palace Hotel in Qawra in November 2008. Staff, Accommodation (Sea view) and Entertainment was excellent. There was entertainment on every day whether it was carpet bowls, whist, tea dance in the afternoons and a choice of Ballroom dancing or Singer/Entertainer at night, oh not to mention Bingo as well. If there was football on TV you were spoilt for choice as there were numerous venues to sit and enjoy at. Bar prices were reasonable even though the exchange rate wasn,t in your favour. It also has a Cafe attached to the foyer and is open every night until 1pm so if you need a nightcap or a cup of tea and a slice of cake it,s available. It is not for young couples or with children as the guests are mature in age in other words elderly. Food, there are at least 3 main choices for evening meal but the soup starter is absolutely perfect as are the desserts so you will not go hungry. A lot of guests go regular to this Hotel and stay many weeks and come back every year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Garden Aparthotel; City: Santa Eulalia del Rio Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: We (party of six) enjoyed everything about this Hotel except the Entertainment that was the let down. The service and waiters etc really made your stay very comfortable. The Apartments were large than a lot that we have stayed at and with a large Sea view balcony. There were numerous choices of food at all the meals and we were all well and truely stuffed at each meal. If you did not like the entertainment you could just turn left outside the Hotel and take a 5 minute walk to Mangoes Bar on the Beach front and watch the moon glistening on the water (for the romantics of course) the bar is open well into the early hours of the morning. Main Promenade is only a few minutes walk and can catch Ferries, Buses and Noddy Train to other parts of the Island. Eivissa (Ibiza Town) is only 30 minutes away as also San Antonio, Portinatx. Would definately recommend this Hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropicana Beach Hotel; City: Gumbet Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: After arriving from Liverpool on an early flight we were immediately met by the Hotel Staff and made very welcome from the start. The Studio Rooms were enough to what you want on a Self Catering Holiday, it is basic but you are on holiday, yeah? The beds were made up everyday, towels and linen changed often, little bits of towel decoration that greets you when after a hot day out in the sun is appreciated. Bar staff were the best I have ever encountered with Borat, Rambo, Jan, Ricky, Maurat, Romeo etc, made everyone welcome and joined or I should say instigated all the action at the bar even dancing on the Bar itself. Entertainment was every night including, Belly Dancer, Break Dancers, Fire eater, and not forgetting " Mr Flexible" who turned up in a suitcase, very good. The Hotel is situated in a quiet corner of Gumbet away from all the Restaurants vying for your trade, will definately go back again. The Manager, Younis is on hand nearly every day all day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Encore Newcastle Gateshead; City: Gateshead Tyne and Wear England; Review: From Booking in at Reception to Booking out what a lovely Hotel. Everyone was very helpful and Decor was very up market. Breakfast was very appertizing and plenty of it to choose from. Easy access to Gateshead and Newcastle with Buses running every 10 minutes just at the rear of Hotel. Once your car is parked that,s it until you leave, what a joy! and what a fantastic City it is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropicana Beach Hotel; City: Gumbet Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: The Tropicana Beach Hotel once again ticks all the boxes. The Staff and Management make this Hotel something special for the guests. Nearly every night was some kind of entertainment, whether it was Mr Flexible, Belly dancer or traditional dancers it made the evening something special. I want to thank all the staff including Younis, Romeo, Borac, Rambo, Togay, Genghis, etc. not forgetting George and Ahmed at reception. Cleaners were doing a fine job cleaning and changing towels and making beds every day. Thanks again and we will be there again next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Metro Centre; City: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England; Review: Well located near the Metro Centre and close to Frankie and Benny,s, TJI,s, KFC and not forgetting Papa Joe,s The Skiff. Warm friendly welcome and rooms clean and well presented. Free Wifi at reception area, free Continental breakfast also included in your booking. Would definitely stay again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Encore Newcastle Gateshead; City: Gateshead Tyne and Wear England; Review: Very clean and comfortable Hotel, Staff were very polite and helpful. Worth paying the extra to have Breakfast, very tasty and plenty of it. Would definitely stay again. Hotel is very close to the bus route that runs every 10 mins. and takes you to Newcastle Central Station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LABRANDA Sandy Beach; City: Agios Georgios Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: If you think that October is going to be a quiet month forget it at this resort. In the high season it caters for 2500+ guests and when we were there it was 1470. The dining area (Terrace Main Restaurant) was like Piccadilly Circus in the rush hour with sometimes catching a youngster on the end of your plate. There is a Kinder Club but you can read that from the word Kinder. Numerous nationalities that you get with most destinations but treble it because of size. There is a small village outside the rear gate that I think "all inclusive " has taken its toll. Some places look run down and shabby. The area itself I think has been hit by Greece,s recession as my wife and I were there for 2 weeks and the rubbish by the side of the tiny harbour had not been collected and just gathered more and more each day with cats and dogs disturbing it and making it worse. I have holidayed in a lot of Greek islands but this seems to be the worst. Sorry if I,ve painted it as doom and gloom but that,s the way I saw it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tropicana Beach Hotel; City: Gumbet Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: We were warned of the building work being carried out on the Jasmin Hotel but that didn't put us off. Once the balcony door was closed it was not noticed. All the staff did their jobs very efficiently and nothing was too much trouble for them. Welcome to Gary B, Hassan Ali G and all, but Baris and Romeo keep everyone happy with the drinks etc. Yunes needs a special mention as he goes out of his way to make everyone happy, see you all again soon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson York; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Just come back from the Park Inn after a stay of 2 days and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Hotel is away from the hustle and bustle of the Town centre but only 5-10 minutes walk away. From booking in to leaving the experience was 5 star, Reception was so quick and smooth and your room key was also your security key even for the elevators. Breakfast was gut busting so you can store as much away to last all day haha. Rooms were very comfortable with large screen tv , well balanced beds and even wifi in your room only basic but can upgrade to premium. Not far to walk to buses or railway station so everything a bonus, would definitely stay again, thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queens Hotel; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Spent a couple of nights here and was quite surprised after reading some reviews. We were situated on the first floor away from the riverside and did not have to put with pub noises from across the river. Room was nicely decorated and large having a single and double bed with TV, en suite enough space to hang your clothes. Good choice for breakfast and if you have to ask for fried or poached eggs well that's a bonus as at least you get them fresh. Did not like the sausages, need to change supplier I think but overall a good location and pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Metro Centre; City: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England; Review: Staff and accommodation was excellent and would recommend this hotel. The bonus is having a free breakfast and only a short drive or bus ride to the Metro Centre and the Toon. Well done all, will definitely come back again. All areas were very clean and there was always someone to help even the maintenace man.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Comprehending Columbine; Author: Visit Amazon's Ralph W Larkin Page; Review: Very interesting exploration of the culture in that high school. From what I've read, it's a shame the boys weren't able to make a more lasting impression on that community.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'm Your Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's J.J. Murray Page; Review: This was an interesting, entertaining, and refreshing read for me. I'm actually a librarian (white guy) married to a black woman. I was cracking up at Diane's mother, because she reminds me of my wife's mom, who asked her daughter what species I was when she found out that her daughter was dating someone. This was a great book that had me rolling a few times. Diane was right, there's not much worse than a really ashy white guy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K: The Awakening; Author: Visit Amazon's K. R. Fajardo Page; Review: Interesting first book in a series. Definitely got me intrigued enough to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice (Volume 1); Author: Mr C. W. Lamb; Review: Overall I liked the story enough to read the second one. The plots move along pretty quickly and aren't too predictable. I appreciate hard sci-fi more, but the pacing and action did carry me along. I'm interested enough in the story outcome to read the 3rd book, if it's in Kindle Unlimited. Along with other reviewers, I found the interaction with the female characters to be a bit too juvenile to give it 5 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Becomes Her (The Kurtherian Gambit) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Anderle Page; Review: Giving this four stars because the premise is original and the story hooked me in. I'm reading on Kindle Unlimited, so I don't feel that I'm being ripped off. I've read all 8 books in 3 days and am interested enough to continue the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man of Legends; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Johnson Page; Review: I ended up reading this one nonstop. It kept me intrigued from beginning to end. Characters were engaging and very well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bill The Vampire: There are reasons we fear the dark. He's not one of them.; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Gualtieri Page; Review: Excellent story with really witty imagery. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Definitely looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bioterror! (an Ell Donsaii story #14) (Ell Donsaii Stories) (Volume 14); Author: Laurence E Dahners; Review: I love the fact that Dahners uses real science in his stories. Reading his stories gets me interested in learning about diverse subjects that I normally would not research. The story was informative as well as entertaining. Can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Apartamentos La Jabega; City: Fuengirola Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Booked a studio at last minute so bit apprehensive bout size etc. We were very pleasantly surprised at the size of the room and we had a small kitchen that we didn't expect !! Lots of storage, and beds had toppers which made them so comfortable. Cleaned every day & always fresh towels, shampoo & shower gel. We had a fab sea view and a large balcony. £ 30 refundable deposit for tv remote & air conditioning which we got back on day of departure. Close to loads of bars and restaurants and train and buses took us to torrmolinos, benamaldema & marbella very cheaply.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mcgettigan s Hotel Letterkenny; City: Letterkenny County Donegal; Review: Stayed for 2 nights. Great hotel but room bit disappointing. Very spacious with a double & single bed for 2 of us. Bed very comfy and good size bathroom. However carpet grubby & walls need freshly painted. Lots of hens & bit noisy on sat night but nice & quiet on Sunday night. Great central location. We ate in the yellow pepper which was gorgeous, didn't eat at hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sereia da Oura Apartments; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: great appts, we had a 1 bed and couldnt believe how spacious, clean and well equipped they were. bruno at reception very friendly and helpful. location perfect for us, not too close to strip but it was an easy 10 min walk away. we would get the wee train for only 4 euros each as an all day ticket to get to old town as it was a good 20 min walk away. would definately recommend and will be back. only downside was a bit of road noise even though we were at back of appt block. also aircon is extra at 7 euro daily, but we didnt need it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haddington House; City: Dun Laoghaire County Dublin; Review: Hotel is nice but our double room was small & dated. Lovely view of sea & harbour but noise from trains annoying when window opened. Comfy bed & great shower. Olivettos restaurant ridiculously overpriced for a tiny meal.the day we were leaving we asked for milk for coffee for journey home & were told there was None!!! Not great service for a hotel reception; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apartment Konvikt; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: great place to stay. we had a studio for me and my partner. comfy beds and pillows to sink into. very clean although furniture very outdated. great shower and even better bath for a bubbly. great location and very close to tescos for food to cook on a night in. kitchen very well equipped, though a toaster would have been a plus. washing machine in bathroom but no where to dry clothes. anna on reception very nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nightingale House; City: Derry County Londonderry Northern Ireland; Review: Had a lovely time with my partner & his elderly parents. Such a quirky, class b&b, rooms comfy & spotlessly clean. Great breakfast, a mixture of continental foods & we had a great fry too. Just £4 into centre of Derry, will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mcgettigan s Hotel Letterkenny; City: Letterkenny County Donegal; Review: Stayed here last year & wanted to try another hotel but since they were booked out we decided to stay here. Lovely big triple room for 2 of us, very comfy beds. However the drab carpets & paintwork were the same as last year !!! Same view of carpark from room, but was very quiet. Staff very friendly & had a nice meal in hotels restaurant. Lots of lively bars in letterkenny & just a short distance from a lot of the towns in the Donegal area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clara Bungalows; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Just home & had a lovely time here. Bungalow clean, basic, lots of storage, terrace back & front, comfy beds. Due to paperthin walls ,Spanish family next door nearly drove us mad all week. Loud voices, TV blasting, crying child every morning from 7 till 9pm. Very annoying when we wanted peace & quiet. Secure complex with 2 lovely pools, & close to everything. Guys on reception could do with a course in customer service though. Days out to Puerto Rico & mogan recommended & buses frequent & cheap. We will return to playa del ingles; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rinconada Real bungalows Ap2000; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Co; Review: 2nd time staying here and a great complex. The 2 of us stayed in these 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom terraces houses. Loads of space and very comfortable beds and sofa settee. Extremely well equipped kitchen which was great because we cook a fair bit. Only downside was the shower which kept running cold !!!! Also 2 lovely pool areas but no sun loungers.Bout 15 to 20 minute walk to beach and strip, lots of bus stops close by if you don't fancy walking to old town. No internet but lots of free wifi in bars and restaurants. No cleaning service for the week we were there & no towel changes, washing machine in kitchen if needed to wash stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lismar Guest House; City: Dundalk County Louth; Review: Lovely clean & very big room, even had a fridge & microwave. Comfy bed, even though it was 2 singles with a king size headboard!!!! Comfy pillows too. Very quiet guesthouse & we had a great breakfast. Will be back. Phoned guesthouse morning of arrival for a price for b&b and got it cheaper on line. Also free wifi. Just 10 minute walk to all the nightlife in dundalk. Free parking at back of guesthouse which saved us 80cents an hour as its all paid street parking; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lageado Sol; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: Great complex, compact & quiet. We had a refurbished one bed apartment on bottom floor. Very clean & great kitchen area for cooking. Terrace didn't get sun at any time so apartment was cool & we didn't have to buy aircon.Beds comfy, limited storage in bedroom. Pool area was empty so we were able to use the sun loungers in lovely surroundings, we never used the pool bar.free fast wifi. We didn't arrive till after 10pm and reception locked, but after a phonecall ( number on door to ring ) we were met very quickly & shown our apartment. Nobody on reception after 6pm. Supermarket located 2 minutes walk away. Friendly staff, we will be back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paraiso Royal; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We rented a private apartment here & were very impressed until the last couple of days when we had an invasion of cockroaches in the bathroom & noticed ants all over the floors. Very disappointed as this is a great complex, central to everything, quiet & secure. Due to the infestation we won't return; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Courtyard Apartments; City: Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim Western Ireland; Review: My partner & i are just home after a great 2 days here. The apartment had 2 bedrooms & 5 single beds, very clean & comfy mattresses & pillows. Extremely quiet but we were wakened early on our first morning with a fire alarm for bout 15mins. We cooked a lot & the kitchenette was well equipped, no microwave though.Bathroom was great with loads of hot water & a good shower. Apartments centrally located, we will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Park Apartments; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Positives : very clean Comfy clean beds Great shower Reasonable amount of utensils for cooking Friendly staff on reception Great location for walking to kasbah centre or just over 3 euros in taxi to yumbo centre. Good storage for clothes etc in bedroom Supermarket 2 min away Nice balcony Nice pool bar & cheap alcohol!!! Very friendly cleaners Secure, safe apartments Negatives: Tv channels terrible No WiFi, except for reception area No tea towels or anything to wash dishes( we cook a lot) Our apartment was beside the lift so very noisy all morning as people passing our bedroom heading to the lift area. No foam covers for sunbed at pool, so lying on hard plastic straps, can buy foam covers in the shops for 10 euros though!! Overall, basic , clean apartments. You get what you pay for!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Las Floritas Apartments; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We stayed here in a brilliant 1 bed apartment that we rented through airbnb. Spacious, clean, comfortable beds & bed settee. Lots of storage throughout with a lovely balcony that got the sun all afternoon. Modern kitchen area with lots of pots, utensils & cleaning stuff. Great shower with loads of hot water. We stayed elsewhere last year & had loads of ants & cockroaches, this great place had absolutely no infestations. Lovely complex & very quiet, but only few minutes walk from all the bars & restaurants. Would highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands; City: Nairobi; Review: They are helpfull especially PAULIN who is a receptionist. I had delegates for the AMRA conference at the hotel and they helped me communicate to them and treated them well. Thank you PAULIN/IBIS STYLES.It was great partnering with you.ones more thing...security at the hotel is very tight one is sure to be safe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fish Eagle Inn; City: Naivasha Rift Valley Province; Review: The south lake was amaizing..they offer both rooms,cottages and camping site and they are affordable. The meals are very good and well prepared.for leisure or business you will be catered for. They are near the OLKARIA HOT SPA..it is the best place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Veecam; City: Nairobi; Review: The hotel is in the Nairobi city and its a good place to rest and eat especially for those who are on transit to Mombasa, Kampala or Kigali by buss..because it is located where the offices of busses going there are situated. I always go there when I'm travelling to Mombasa. The busses around the hotel are Mash Poa ,Dreamliner, Mordan Cost,Coast buss,Tarmid among others. One disclaimer though they have very basic food like tea, chapati, rice chicken and the likes and there service is abit slow.often the food written in the menu is not available for one reason or the other. But for those on transit to the next Twn that's the place to be in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Olive Gardens Hotel; City: Nairobi; Review: The olive gardens is the best place for a conference or couples...the place is amazing and very elegant...for breakfast lunch or dinner..it has amazing rooms at good prices...their stuff are very friendly and helpful...looking for a quiet place to relax and do work or bond with loved once that's the place to be its 10minits off the CBD...I loved my experienced.cheers to the stuff and keep up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Hotel; City: Nanyuki Town Nanyuki Municipality Laikipia County Rift Valley Province; Review: The hotel was okay especially the rooms. They were clean and tidy..the price range is fair especially for the food. They have conference facilities for small groups and the prices for the same are fair. Their services are not top notch but they are okay...If you are ni Nanyuki for whatever reason and need a place to sleep or eat..Ibis is the way to go...They also have a different branch in Karatina town which is just as good..I'll do a review on that as I forgot to take photos when I was there....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill; City: Nairobi; Review: I attended the Banking Awards 2018 that was held at the Radisson blue hotel in Nairobi Upper hill area and I was very impressed. The waitress were well behaved the venue was well decorated it was an amazing experience. The only thing that did not work for me was the food, I thought it had a lot of spices and by the time we were serving, the food cold. For any function family or business that's good... Those who welcome visitors at the door were very polite including the watchmen at the gate...Good job and that's a hotel I'd like to visit again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jacaranda Nairobi Hotel; City: Nairobi; Review: I had several business meetings at Jakaranda hotel.. The hotel is neat and the workers are kind the lady that stood out is ISABELLA a waitress who always served us with a smile and always asked if we are comfortable. The watchman are so gentle and nice.They are mostly booked with events I guess that means its a good place for holding business meetings. The only issue I have is that their setup for meetings are very slow and a bit uncoordinated... But all in all its a lovely place especially for business...they have a good gym for all who love keeping it fit you will love it.The hotel is opposite a Sarit center a shopping complex(mall) where you can easily walk to and fro and purchase whatever you need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Africana; City: Kampala Central Region; Review: Africana hotel is just a state of art.i loved how the hotel is made it has a swiming pool, spacious parking,forex bureau, and many halls to hold your function from...they have a band that plays on thursday at their garden and you can dance or chill the evening away..it is simply a small town within a town because when you are in the hotel you have everything you need.The staff are kind and always willing to help. They also host the Rotary club of Kampala.when in the hotel you are assured of security fun and a plesant stay. When in Kampala take your family, friends or business partner there for a good experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel; City: Mombasa Coast Province; Review: The hotel is in mombasa county 001 in kenya.The city painted white and blie What stood out for me was the kindness of the staff..the hotel has ACs so one is not affected by the heat outside...there is a casino for game lovers and their swahili dishes are just the best...experience swahili culture while there...the hotel is within town that means you can easily access all places for your plesure ie beach, ferry etc.looking for a good place to sleep while in mombasa..Castle Royal will do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emerald Hotel; City: Kampala Central Region; Review: I had a training at emerald hotel Kampala. I loved the food and the service was on point. It is the best place to be when you have a low budget.It has a gyme that uses technology to help have a slender you.The stuff are very Kind and very helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Des Mille Collines; City: Kigali Kigali Province; Review: I was is Rwanda for business and this is one hotel one must visit while in Rwanda...it is in Kigali and in town only afew minutes from the airport. This is where history meets art...In history the hotel was used to save some of the genoside survivors back then...the hotel was also used to shoot the movie HOTEL RWANDA to explain/showcase what happened during the genoside period..Apart from good food and friendly and professional stuff, what I love about the hotel is that all Art work on the walls can be bought if you love it.that means that a guest can purchase any arts on the wall...anyone who visit RWANDA or as it is known as the land of 1000hills must visit the hotel..especially the art lovers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nairobi Serena Hotel; City: Nairobi; Review: Serena hotel just afew meters off the CBD now has a new stylish and modern look.They have upgraded and ready for visitors from all over the world..what I loved most is the art in the hotel the architects really put in some thoughts and deaighn to it.thumbsup for that. I had a business function in one of the halls and I loved the design on the celling.. The food is okay nothing new I wish they would rebrand the look of their stuff and menu as well...the stuff are kind and good they just don't match the new look of the hotel..better looking uniform and better groomed stuff would match the interior...But if you are looking for a good looking hotel with the best architectural look/design then Serena hotel will wow you...GOOD UPGRADE SERENA.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mowicribs Hotel and Spa; City: Entebbe Central Region; Review: My family stay at Mowi cribs was the best way to crown our year 2018... The hotel is situated just 5 minits drive from the airport. They have airport car services and what's more they offer Taxi services for their guests. They have fun activities for children and adults including bike ridding. They have free wiffi and did I mention the kind and dedicated stuff especially DIANA and Rachael who always served us with a smile...our meals were very delicious and healthy too.The SPA is amaizing and I felt pampered. For Business or leisure Mowicribs will meet your need..mode of payment is flexible too cash or visa. I really love my stay at MOWI CRIBS hotel and spa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake Heights Hotel; City: Entebbe Central Region; Review: I was at a sister hotel to lake heights called MOWI cribs at Entebbe and I was given services of gym and swimming at Lake Heights Hotel..The lake hotel is very clean and very good for family..their gym is well equipped and swimming pool is perfect for family. The stuff are very friendly and always makes sure you are comfortable...with a family or business trip the hotel is perfect...its located only 5-10 minits away from the airport and if your flight is delayed or need a hotel near the airport then its good for you...Its located in Entebbe church road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shalom Hotel; City: Kisumu Nyanza Province; Review: Shalom hotel has hosted our company for several meetings and they have good facilities..they provide good rooms that are affordable and many for big groups.the food is good and one can enjoy fish from the lake for white meat lovers. I enjoyed my stay while in Kisumu and shalom made it better. They also have kind stuff who work well..when in kisumu pop by shalom...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Microscopic Colitis: What Really Causes Microscopic Colitis, Celiac Disease, and Other Autoimmune Diseases?; Author: Visit Amazon's Wayne Persky Page; Review: If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with either lymphocytic or collagenous colitis, this is a must read book. Your gastroenterologist won't tell you about this disease, and most treat it like IBS. The information in this book will give you a new outlook -- knowledge is power and you can control this disease,. This book will help you do it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dog Who Ate The Airplane (Adam And Bagel Book 1) eBook; Author: Edward Coburn; Review: I got through about one third of the book and quit. Too much meaningless and repetitious conversation and if there was a dog in it, he had not appeared by the time I gave up. Some judicious editing may have helped.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonas Jonasson Page; Review: The book grabbed me from the beginning with it's wild premise and very funny adventures of the 100 year old man. However at times it goes to far and becomes ridiculous. Many of the flashbacks of his life have way too much conversation and this is where the book drags. Judicious editing wouild have made this one a winner, but it is not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Police At the Funeral: A Campion Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Margery Allingham Page; Review: An old-fashioned mystery with a surprise ending. Campion is an unusual but loveable detective.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweetland; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Crummey Page; Review: This is literature! Beautifully written with truly human characters that you come to love. The story of Moses Sweetland who, like the other residents of the island must accept cash from the government to leave the island. You feel his pain and can almost hear the wind blowing around his cabin. You will marvel at his ingenuity in surving the winter alone. This book really touched my heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Henry and Tom; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Atkins Page; Review: A fantastic story of love, family, compassion and survival. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop. It would make a great movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back On The Road To Key West (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Reisig Page; Review: Humor, mystery and constant adventure -- these guys just keep moving from one crisis to the next. Some of the happenings are almost too far fetched to be believable but are still entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gray Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Pirog Page; Review: Likeable protagonist, believable situations, well written and full of tension that kept the pages turning late into the night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the South of France: A Maggie Newberry Mystery, Vol. 1 (Maggie Newberry Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Kiernan-Lewis Page; Review: I looked forward to this book since I loved the south of France. After several chapters, it remained boring and predictable, and I gave up on it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Unexpected Vacation of George Thring - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Alastair Puddick Page; Review: A funny book! George ends up in a town with an Elvis Festival where everyone dresses in Elvis costumes. Initially, he is annoyingly meek and unsure of himself, but some how gets involved in solving a crime anyway. Good escapism and some laugh out loud parts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: True Evil; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Iles Page; Review: I forgot how much I like Greg lies. This was a great page turner. I'll be reading more of his books; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boomer Burden: Dealing with Your Parents' Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Hall Page; Review: This book not only will help you deal with your parents death, but will also help you prepare for your own to make it easier on your own kids. A must read for all boomers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: ; Review: I loved this book. The characters were real, I felt their love and their pain. It moved me to tears and made me laugh out loud.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iris & Lily: Book One; Author: Angela and Julie Scipioni; Review: I will remember this summer as the summer I read Iris and Lily. I loved it and wished it would go on forever. When I got close to the end, I slowed down my reading because I didn't want it to end. Iris and Lily brought back many childhood memories, especially because I'm from the same area, and because I grew up in the same era. Even if you're not from Rochester, I think any woman can relate to the life experiences that Iris and Lily had. It brought tears and smiles. I feel like I have two new friends named Iris and Lily. I hope the Scipioni sisters continue writing their story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After You: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: I loved After You. I wished it would never end and hope that Jojo Moyes is writing the third book now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stillhouse Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Caine Page; Review: I liked this book. It held my interest and was a good mystery. I'm looking forward to the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: CaseCrown Bold Standby Case (Purple) for 2012 Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Inch (Built-in magnet for sleep / wake; Brand: CaseCrown; Review: Bought it for my wife after our dog chewed on the Amazon case I bought with the Kindle. She loves this one so much more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMPKIN License Plate Frame Backup; Brand: PUMPKIN; Review: Viewing angle was just under 90 degrees, a far cry from the advertised 170 degrees. No IR filter for daytime use so the image was washed out with poor colors and a noticeable walleye effect. Mine also had a scratch on the lens that just missed being in the viewable area. The frame itself was nice and sturdy. Overall I may have been able to live with it, but with the scratch on the lens requiring it to be returned anyhow, I decided to try a different brand that hopefully will have better viewing angles and colors.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DECA BSFR0-01 Band Stop Filter for DirecTv; Brand: DIRECTV; Review: It stops the bands just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 160021 5-Feet Cat6 Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable, Pack of 5 (Black/Blue/ White/Red/ Green); Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Using these cables between the cable modem and router my 200/20 connection is limited to 90/20. Swapping them out with old cat 5 and cat 5e cables and I get 180/20. I may take them to work and put them on the fluke to see how horrible they really are. I've given these to my daughter to use as stuff animal leashes, jump ropes, whatever her imagination can come up with. At least I'm getting use out of them, but I wouldn't recommend they be used for their stated purpose.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: sb components Limited Edition Raspberry Pi 3 B+ MEDIAPI+ Computer Case Box with Integrated; Brand: sb components; Review: I keep deliberating on if this should be a 2 or 3 star review. Overall, I like this case. It looks good, holds the Pi and the hard drive well, and the IR receiver works well. It's a bit bigger than I would have liked, but that is due to the integrated USB hub at the back of the case. Unfortunately all the problems I've come across are due to the USB hub. I've fought with this unit causing undervolt issues since I got it. I just figured the hard drive was using too much power. It turns out the power issues were because of that USB hub. Maybe there is a newer revision that functions correctly, but mine does not. I discovered this by plugging the hard drive into the pi and running a 2.5A power supply directly to the Pi. Everything ran perfectly with no undervolting at all. So I figured it was a bad 3A power supply and ordered a new one. Hooked it all back up with the new power supply and the undervolt issues were back. Got a 2.5mm to micro usb adapter to power the Pi directly from the new power supply, moved the hard drive back to the Pi usb port, and no undervolt issues. Tried the original power supply directly to the Pi, again no undervolt issues. They only happen when I have the integrated USB hub powered and connected. I don't use the rear usb ports, the only thing that has ever been connected was the link from the Pi to the hub and the hard drive, as specified in the user manual. Now that I have bypassed the rear USB hub, everything is working perfectly and I will probably be using this case happily for years to come, but if you need those rear USB ports I would urge you to find a different case. UPDATE It turns out it wasn't the built in usb hub causing the low power issues, it was the spade connectors that connect to the power switch. I ended up removing those connectors and soldering the wires to the switch terminals. No more low voltage alerts!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5-Inch 1TB 7200 RPM SATA III 32MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0J22423; Brand: Hitachi; Review: Developed SMART errors after a little more than a month. Avoid the low quality hard drive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: My Woman His Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna J. Page; Review: This series is one of my favorites. Awesome read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposition 4: The Ferro Family (The Proposition: The Ferro Family) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Loved it!!!Can't wait for 5; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE Pleasure of Pain; Author: shameek a speight; Review: Loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets & Lies 2: A Ferro Family Serial (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's H. M. Ward Page; Review: Can't wait for 3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Contract (A Ferro Family Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: It should be a sequel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captivated by You (Crossfire); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: Can't wait for the next one!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captivated by You (Crossfire); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: Can't wait for the next one!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If You're Willing; Author: Visit Amazon's Ivy Symone Page; Review: I loved the book!!!! Although, it did kind of drag a little & confusing at times (since I missed the clues that it wasn't Sean). I just wished the last of the Crush series came out tho.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Holy Stone F180C Mini RC Quadcopter Drone with Camera 2.4GHz 6-Axis Gyro Bonus Battery and 8 Blades; Brand: Holy Stone; Review: Another great product by HolyStone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RC Drone for Kids and; Brand: FITMAKER; Review: Another great product by HolyStone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holy Stone X400C FPV RC Quadcopter Drone with WiFi Camera Live Video One Key Return Function Headless Mode 2.4GHz 4; Brand: VOOCO; Review: Another great product by HolyStone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holy Stone Main Blades Propellers Spare Part for X400 Quadcopter; Brand: Holy Stone; Review: Another great product by HolyStone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holy Stone Motors for HS170 Mini Drone (Pack of 4 Pcs); Brand: Holy Stone; Review: Another great product by HolyStone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Fit and comfort are excellent Trousers are exactly as described and reviewed. Anticipating purchasing a second pair in the near future. Only downside is that they are 100% polyester (but this may actually turn out to be a plus).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Fit and comfort are excellent Trousers are exactly as described and reviewed. Anticipating purchasing a second pair in the near future. Only downside is that they are 100% polyester (but this may actually turn out to be a plus).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Fit and comfort are excellent Trousers are exactly as described and reviewed. Anticipating purchasing a second pair in the near future. Only downside is that they are 100% polyester (but this may actually turn out to be a plus).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nautica Men's Long Sleeve Crew Neck Soft Sleep Tee; Brand: ; Review: Great long sleeved Tee - I use it for both sleeping and day-wear. Extremely Pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion mens Ringer T-Shirt (T136); Brand: ; Review: Have several Champion Ringer Tees and I really like them. The material is substantial and the fit is excellent. There is some shrinkage and I ordered the next size up, although this is a normal size for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Champion mens Ringer T-Shirt (T136); Brand: ; Review: Have several Champion Ringer Tees and I really like them. The material is substantial and the fit is excellent. There is some shrinkage and I ordered the next size up, although this is a normal size for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Mens Castaway Leather Casual Classic Boat Shoe; Brand: ; Review: This is my 3rd pair of Dockers Boat shoe and obviously I really like them. The only downside was a needed restitching in the front top of my last pair, but now, polished up, they look near new and are very comfortable. I expect similar service from this new pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peach Couture Classic Cable Knit Plush Fleece Lined Double Layer Winter Gloves; Brand: Peach Couture; Review: Excellent quality, very warm gloves. Very satisfied!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Men's Energy Afterburn Lace-Up Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: My second pair of Sketchers, both were wides and fit well. These Sketcher Sports seem to be very well made with thicker soles than my first pair. They are a bit heavier as to be expected, but were comfortable on first wearing. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Confessions Of A Gunfighter; Author: Visit Amazon's Tell Cotten Page; Review: Confessions Of A Gunfighter Tell Cotten's novel, Confessions of a Gunfighter, is a must read for Western genre readers and anyone looking for an entertaining, character-based story. Confessions of a Gunfighter is written in first person with realistic Old West attitudes, conflicts and authentic dialogue. Mr. Cotten did a great job bringing his characters to life. The main character, Rondo Landon, despite having his vices, is someone the reader can sympathize with and become a supporter for, as he struggles with his identity, strives to even the score, often looking over his shoulder to see where the next bullet is coming from. Although Confessions of a Gunfighter has its share of violence as it should be with all Westerns, the story can be read by a wide audience. What impressed me was how fast the story read and how easy it was to follow. Not once did I stop to look up the meaning of a word I did not understand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Writing Active Setting Book 1: Characterization and Sensory Detail - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Buckham Page; Review: Mary Buckham's first book in her Setting series is a winner and I plan to purchase and read her next two books. She writes very concise and the best thing about it is she provides very detailed and analytical examples of how to make the setting of the story come alive. I especially liked the breakdown of the examples sentence by sentence with a detailed yet concise explanation on why it should be written this way. A must read for anyone writing fiction wanting to bring the reader in the story by vivid setting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Writing Active Setting Book 2: Emotion, Conflict and Back Story - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Buckham Page; Review: Mary Buckham's second book on Setting was every bit as useful as book 1, particularly with all the examples she provides as well as explanations why passages rich in setting add to the realism of the story and makes it easy for the reader to imagine themselves in the story. I look forward to book 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let's Write a Short Story: How to Write and Submit a Short Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Bunting Page; Review: Joe Bunting's Let's Write a Short Story was exactly what I was looking for to add short story writing to my writing task list. It was concise, easy to read, and most valuable were the websites, references and examples Joe provided to get me started! A must read for anyone looking to learn how to write short stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Up Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Margo Bond Collins Page; Review: Margo Bond Collins meets the challenge of writing a first person novel from a dead persons perspective in her novel Waking Up Dead. The book is very easy to read with short and to the point paragraphs and a plot making it hard to put it down. There are a limited number of characters which makes the plot points, complete with twists, turns, and suspense, easy to follow. Collins interjects humor to break the tension and suspense and does a fabulous job with the interaction and relationship between the very memorable characters. If you want a book that is easy to ready, easy to follow, and keeps you wanting more, read Waking Up Dead.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Of Death; Author: Visit Amazon's Leigh Savage Page; Review: I cannot comment on the story or characters. I stopped reading after ten percent through because the large number of grammar and spelling errors were too distracting to enjoy the story. "Their" v. "there", "where" v. "were" to name just a couple. Commas rather than periods in dialogue. I'm not sure how others were able to get past these to give more than 2 stars. As an editor, I was grinding my teeth!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Writing Vivid Settings (Writer's Craft); Author: Visit Amazon's Rayne Hall Page; Review: Rayne Hall's Write Vivid Settings was just the book I needed at the perfect time! I'm comfortable with dialogue and plot, but while revising my stories, I notice the description and sensory details are lacking. I was looking for help in writing setting and characterization more descriptively and Rayne's book was the first of several I've ordered to assist me in my quest. What I like most, and like to include in my own writing blogs, are the examples Rayne includes throughout the book - both from him as well as other best selling writers. I will be anxious to look into his other books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Word Up! How to Write Powerful Sentences and Paragraphs (And Everything You Build from Them); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcia Riefer Johnston Page; Review: Word Up! came to me just in time and helped me with writing more vividly. The techniques and tips provided by Marcia reinforced some of what I was doing already but put it more in perspective on how to prioritize during the revision process. This book is a great addition to a writer's toolbox and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for help in writing more descriptively and how to approach revision of a story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Word Painting Revised Edition: The Fine Art of Writing Descriptively; Author: Rebecca Mcclanahan; Review: Word Painting helped me immensely with writing more descriptively and vividly. The book was written very well and provided examples which I added to my growing database of lists and tips. The timing of the book was perfect and I highly recommend to anyone struggling with bringing characters and setting more to life in a "show" v. "tell" approach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Writing Active Setting Book 3: Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Buckham Page; Review: I had already read the first two books in the Writing Active Setting series and was not surprised to see mostly 5-star and 4-star reviews for Mary Buckham's latest book on Setting. I bought it because my writing lacks description and is not vivid enough - after two and a half decades, I still struggle with telling v. showing. What I like most about this book is it doesn't "tell" you what to do in order to bring setting to life. It give plenty of example from a number of writers - it "shows" you how to do it, and recommends reading other authors to get a sense of how they bring setting to life. The notes I took from reading this book should help me to improve my own writing. Thank you, once again, Mary, for providing me with much needed help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Immediate Fiction: A Complete Writing Course; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Cleaver Page; Review: After reading Immediate Fiction, I regretted all the years I spent on courses, researching, reading other writing books. All I needed was Jerry Cleaver's masterpiece. Although nothing in the book was a surprise to me, he simplified my writing process and boiled it down to what was really important to writing a interesting story. I spent years trying to perfect my writing process, including focusing a lot of time on character profiling, building an Excel spreadsheet with all possibly character traits. Along comes Jerry's book and I'm changing my process to be more in line with his advice and recommendations. He did what so many other writers do not do - provided clear and concise examples on "how." Other writing books tell you what to do but never give you guidance on how, so you don't know whether you've succeeded. I was saddened to read Mr. Cleaver passed in 2014, but his book is one I will not donate or throw away. It will be on my bookshelf for as long as I write. If I could give it 100 stars, I would.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Create A Character Clinic: A Step-By Step Course in Creating Deeper, Better Fictional People - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Holly Lisle Page; Review: Holly's presentation on creating and showing character was concise and applied the approach I prefer - organized and detailed. It helped me to flesh out and improve my current approach to developing and showing characters in my novels. A must read for any level of writer who wants to know about character in fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Writing; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Not that Mr. King needs yet another five-star review, but I found this book incredibly difficult to put down, not something I usually find with non-fiction books, and frankly, haven't found too many novels meeting that criteria. I've been studying writing for over 20 years and although there was very little advice in his book that surprised me (I was pleased to see I currently apply most of it to my writing today), it read like a novel. There was a lot of "biographical" material in there, but this book proves how well he writes. I read a few of his novels, but am not one of his biggest fans (too detailed for me) and I'm not much into the horror genre, but after reading On Writing, I'm inclined to pick up one of his books and give it another read. I'm sure I'll learn a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft; Author: Stephen King; Review: Not that Mr. King needs yet another five-star review, but I found this book incredibly difficult to put down, not something I usually find with non-fiction books, and frankly, haven't found too many novels meeting that criteria. I've been studying writing for over 20 years and although there was very little advice in his book that surprised me (I was pleased to see I currently apply most of it to my writing today), it read like a novel. There was a lot of "biographical" material in there, but this book proves how well he writes. I read a few of his novels, but am not one of his biggest fans (too detailed for me) and I'm not much into the horror genre, but after reading On Writing, I'm inclined to pick up one of his books and give it another read. I'm sure I'll learn a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career; Author: Visit Amazon's James Scott Bell Page; Review: I was hopeful when I purchased this book, drawn by the brevity, but greatly disappointed. There was very little I hadn't read before, and what I gleaned was simply unique only in its presentation. What disappointed me the most, however, was this book is a lazy approach to publishing a writers self-help book. About half of the book was nothing more than reprints of existing short stories, something I could find at any library.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rain of Terror: A Blacklick Valley Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Cummins Page; Review: As a published author and editor myself, I'm aware of what to look for in a well-written book. Donna's Rain of Terror has it all. She did a superb job of showing v. telling, making setting come alive, and provides suspense and cliffhangers in all the right places. I found it hard to put the book down and will look to read more of her books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Marilyn's Red Diary; Author: Visit Amazon's E. Z. Friedel Page; Review: Marilyn Monroe is my favorite actress ever so I automatically loved this and enjoyed every single bit of it all the way through.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lies Young Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Page; Review: I enjoyed this book on my kindle and you recommend it to anyother women. It made a lot of sense to me; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girls in White Dresses; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Close Page; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics); Author: Emily Bronte; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellyn Spragins Page; Review: amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Les Miserables In Plain and Simple English: Includes Study Guide, Historical Context, Biography, and Character Index; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Hugo Page; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Left Alive #1; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeremy Laszlo Page; Review: okay; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster High: Who's That Ghoulfriend? (Monster High: Ghoulfriends); Author: Visit Amazon's Gitty Daneshvari Page; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sunpak 620-080 Tripod; Brand: SUNPAK; Review: This is a good buy for the price. It's very light and reasonably sturdy, certainly sufficiently so for most digital cameras or camcorders. The panhead is not particularly smooth, but workable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HP 2133-KX868AT 8.9-Inch Netbook - 3 Cell Battery; Brand: HP; Review: I bought this for my computer-savvy teenage son. He had problems with it from the get-go, and so did I, and I've had many computers, both desktops and laptops. I opted for the Linux OS, believing that it was faster than Windows. No such luck. When it arrived with the 512MB RAM, I immediately upgraded it with a 2Gb stick of RAM. It took two minutes to replace the ram and 20 minutes to remove three screws allowing access to the memory, due to their small size, probably no longer than a tiny 2mm. They required a tiny jeweler's screwdriver and because they were so small, they were difficult to place. This is being returned. If less than one star was available for this review, it would receive that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pelican 1450 Case With Foam (Yellow); Brand: Pelican; Review: I have owned a large Pelican camera case for about 25 years. It has traveled to Asia several times. It has provided a seat for me on several occasions. I've bought lots of cameras and other stuff over the years, but nothing performs like a Pelican case! Other than replacing the foam once or twice to accept new cameras, Pelican is zero maintenance and an incomparable product! It's one investment you can make in protecting your property that won't let you down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantom GreenDrive II 1 TB USB 2.0/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive GDII1000EU; Brand: Micronet; Review: I bought this to use as an external hard drive for my DVR. A similar Fantom drive has been in use on my computer for several years with no problems. This one worked fine for about six months, then it failed. My DirecTV system says this is a Seagate drive, although it's in a Fantom case. I am now waiting to see if Fantom will repair it. I fear the warranty has run out and I'm stuck with a paperweight! About the time I wrote this--a month ago--I sent an e-mail to Fantom asking about getting it repaired. I'm still waiting to hear from them! You've been alerted! I sent another e-mail to Fantom. They don't appear to have a phone number. They, in turn, directed me to try various software tests, which would be fine if I were in the business of repairing hard drives! I don't buy products with the thought the manufacturer will not stand by its product. No more products from Fantom--ever! I'll spend a few dollars more and buy Western Digital.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A&R BRAND Professional 58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood For canon 18-55mm , 28-80mm , 28-90mm , 28-105mm; Brand: A&R BRAND Professional; Review: Since OEM Canon lens hoods are quite expensive, I decided to pay the $5 for this cheapo. After trying it once, I put it in a drawer where it's stayed for about six months. It's not even heavy enough to be a useful paperweight!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: GE Power Pro X500-BK 16 MP with 15 x Optical Zoom Digital Camera, Black (OLD MODEL); Brand: GE; Review: I have several other cameras, including a high-end Canon DSLR. I wanted something I could carry in my car and not worry about it being stolen or beat-up. This camera, although it says General Imaging (GE), is a Chinese-made generic camera that several companies sell under their own brand. When it works, it's fine. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work. The design is a poor one. You have to turn it upside-down to take the SDHC card out. When you do, the 4AA batteries will fall out. Battery life tends to be very poor. This unit soaks up energy quickly. Optically, it's not bad. Look around. You should be able to find this new for under $100, but I would go for the Casio Exilim, a much better camera at about the same price.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: RCA ANT1450BF Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified HDTV Antenna-Black; Brand: RCA; Review: Initially, I couldn't pull in any channels with this item. Then I read the instructions! After scanning channels, this worked beautifully! The picture is as sharp in HD as when viewing channels on satellite. Not many channels available, but they're free!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Headphones On-Ear Lightweight with XBS RP-HT21 (Black & Silver); Brand: Panasonic; Review: I bought two sets about six months ago because they were cheap. While the sound is good, the fit is terrible. Both failed within four months--likely due to stress on the cords. They also don't have a volume control and they are not good for television watching, if that's what you had in mind. I believe they are under warranty, but at this price, it's not worth the postage to send them to Sony.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Digital Camera (Red); Brand: Fujifilm; Review: Although I have several cameras, including a high-end Canon DSLR, I couldn't resist this one because of the low price I paid. It's really, really small, and my other cameras are large enough that they're a nuisance to take along. This one, however, fits easily in a shirt pocket and weighs only several ounces. Considering the low price, the still photos are remarkably good! The camera is well-designed. Since I've only owned it for a week, I can't determine yet how long this camera will endure. But for general snapshots, many people will find this an ideal product. Compared to the 12x, 18x, telephoto zooms on many digital cameras now, 5x isn't much. Still, there have to be trade-offs where light weight and small size (and low cost) are concerned. It's also a great second, third or fourth camera. The video it delivers, however, is terrible quality, grainy and unpleasant, and you wouldn't really want to archive them. Best to just forget it has video capability and be happy with the still photos.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic RR-XR800 Personal 4 GB IC Digital Voice Recorder (Black); Brand: Panasonic; Review: Although this unit appears to have been discontinued, you will probably find it at a lot of sellers. It's very small--much too small! I've been a huge Panasonic fan in the past for their quality, but this unit does not live up to the company's reputation. The audio, PCM, is, of course, outstanding. I only use it for voice, so that's not really even a consideration. The display is hard to read; since it's unlit, it's really hard to read! It probably would have cost Panasonic a dollar more to add a backlight. Had I known how bad the display was, I wouldn't have ordered it. The display alone is a deal breaker!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with Fujinon 15x Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens and GPS Geo-Tagging Function; Brand: Fujifilm; Review: I am a ravenous camera consumer; I buy at least one a year, probably two most years. I have been a professional photographer since the Speed Graphic days, but now it's all digital for me. I also have a CANON EOS SLR and several others, mostly point-and-shoot. I resisted buying anything made by Fuji for years because their film cameras were so poorly designed. I must say, however, I like this camera. It's small, easy to carry and takes great pictures! Although it doesn't have some of the features of my more cumbersome Canon, it has enough and the photos are usually perfect. It does well in available light, which I use for most photos. It would be great if it had a viewfinder I could use at eye level, but the nice, large screen is a good one. It would also be nice if I could charge the battery by plugging the camera in to a computer, but that's not possible. These are very minor gripes, however. At this price point--I paid under $150--it's a bargain!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon COOLPIX L610 Digital Camera (Black) (Old Model); Brand: Nikon; Review: This camera is very slow to write the image to the memory card. VERY SLOW! It drains a set of AA batteries in less than two hours. Every zoom and every function uses the batteries, so keep that in mind. The video record button is in a place on the back where you will often press it by accident, a flawed design. This is a cheap camera, so don't expect the fabled Nikon quality.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lenovo IdeaCentre H530 Windows 7 Desktop (57327877) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Lenovo; Review: Unfortunately, this computer was a big disappointment. I added memory, bringing it up to 16Gb. It came with the Intel Core i7 CPU, the fastest then available and Windows 8. The total cost was over $700. This unit has continuing issues with the software. I expected it to be amazingly fast. It ain't. Next to it on the desk is an HP Pavilion with a slower CPU and only 12 Gb of RAM. It leaves the Lenovo in the dust! It also has issues reading some CD/DVD disks. No more Lenovo products for me!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Case for Fire HD 7 2014 - Slim Lightweight Smart Shell Cover with Auto Wake; Brand: MoKo; Review: Unfortunately, this case is cheaply made (and looks it!). It began falling apart two months after it was received. The smaller parts, which are magnetic, have been glued back, but it's heading for the trash as soon as I replace it! This cost nearly $18, far too much for such poor quality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 1byone OUS00-0184 Amplified Digital TV Antenna with 50 Miles; Brand: 1byone; Review: This unit delivers great performance at a great price. I may need another antenna; if I do, I will buy another of this brand! Simple to install. (Takes about 2 minutes) and pulls in stations about 35 miles away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart Buy 100 Pack DVD+R 4.7gb 16x Logo Blank Data Video Movie Recordable Disc, 100 Disc 100pk; Brand: Smart Buy; Review: These blanks are a great buy and work as well as much more expensive DVDs! So far no problems burning or playing discs. I'll buy more soon! And by the way, they were delivered within two days after I placed my order (not by Prime). Amazing!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router (WNR1000-100NAS (G54/N150)); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: I bought this unit to upgrade my 5-year old D-Link router. There is nothing wrong with the old unit, but I was hoping to gain extra signal strength. This unit is slower than a turtle crawling through molasses. I couldn't even open my e-mail! It's going back to the store and I have returned the D-Link to service.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 12 FT Mini Plug 3.5mm 1/8" Audio Extension Cable 12FT; Brand: STEREN; Review: Does the job and appears to be well constructed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympus Noise Cancelling Microphone; Brand: Olympus; Review: Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EldHus 2-Pack Headphones with Microphone, Noise Cancelling Earphones with Volume Control, Running Earbuds for all 3.5mm Port; Brand: EldHus; Review: Fits our Toyota Tercel perfectly and easy to fold. It's also a good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Lightweight On-Ear Headphones - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Sound is good, but it looks and feels very flimsy! I expected more from Amazon.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sony 32GB Class 10 UHS-1 SDHC up to 70MB/s Memory Card (SF32UY2); Brand: Sony; Review: So far, so good. I didn't notice until after I ordered it that it only has a one-year warranty, compared to other brands such as PNY, which have a limited lifetime warranty. I would expect more from Sony. I have had these cards of various brands go bad, so a one-year warranty will eliminate it for future purchase consideration.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oyen Digital USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA Screwless External Hard Drive Enclosure (JU3B25); Brand: Oyen Digital; Review: Easy to use and works perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Portable Rechargeable 8gb Hd/vox/sto Stereo Professional Digital Voice Recorder with Double-mode of WAV and Mp3; Brand: RAOYOUJUNGG; Review: Solidly built and good sound quality, but good technical support is lacking. I sent the sellers a question and their response did not make sense. This is a good value for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Clip Sport 8GB MP3 Player, Blue With LCD Screen and MicroSDHC Card Slot- SDMX24-008G-G46B; Brand: SanDisk; Review: I bought this brand on the strength of a SanDisk player I had for 10 years. It worked perfectly, and then I lost it! This one, unfortunately, is NOT user-friendly. I've given it two stars instead of one as a tribute to the lost SanDisk player I had. I guess the company lost the recipe again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dell Inspiron i3650-3111SLV Desktop (Intel Core i3, 6 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, Silver) No Monitor Included; Brand: Dell; Review: This is a troublesome machine. I bought it less than six months ago and have had problems with it (freezing images, automatic shutoff, etc.) since the beginning. I should have returned it within the return period, but failed to do so. It finally broke down completely. I contacted Dell technical support and spent two hours on the phone with them. They couldn't get it going. They offered to send a FedEx box for return to the factory and repair. I'm still waiting for th4e box, going on the fourth day! Fortunately I have several computers, including an HP that I'm using now. You can be sure I won't ever buy another Dell machine!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pelican 1400 Case With Foam (Black); Brand: Pelican; Review: I have had a Pelican case, this size, not sure of the model number, for about 40 years. It has traveled back and forth to Asia several times and to various places in the United States. I use it for cameras and it is indestructible! There are maybe five products I've owned over my lifetime that are superior,to their advertising claims, and the Pelican case is one of them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera with 14-42mm EZ Lens (Silver); Brand: Olympus; Review: This is a disappointing product from Olympus. It pains me to say that! I had an Olympus OM-1 and an Olympus OM-4, which both served me well. The OM-1 in fact, lasted into the digital age from its introduction. It was revolutionary for its small size. Unfortunately, the small size of this model becomes a hindrance when you're inserting or removing a memory card or battery. The strange level for turning on and off the camera is puzzling. It's a poor design, I think, and many people are likely to break it off by accident. I've had lots of camera: Olympus, Nikon, Panasonic Lumix and Minolta. I also noticed that there appears to be significant parallax between the viewfinder and the lens. This one cannot compete with them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elloapic Hard Drive Enclosure Replacement Case Shell for Xbox 360 Slim Microsoft HDD (Case Only!); Brand: Elloapic; Review: It does the job, no complaints here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SeattleTech Wholesale Pack of 10 New 3.5mm Colors Simple in-Ear Earphones Headphones Ear-Buds - Mixed Colors; Brand: SeattleTech; Review: I've ordered and re-ordered these from the same vendor. They work well, with good audio quality. Yes, they don't withstand heavy use, but consider how little you are paying for them! Use them with care and they will last a while. How long? That depends on how you treat them. The audio quality, however, is as good as the ear buds people sell for $5-8 each. Hey, what do you expect for this bargain price?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: As Janelas Verdes a Lisbon Heritage Collection; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Choosing to stay at As Janelas Verdes was a bit like sticking a pin in a map as we'd never visited Lisbon before. However we're absolutely delighted with our random choice as the hotel is a comfortable and tranquil haven in the heart of this wonderful city. The hotel is extremely comfortable, and the rooftop 'library' stuffed with easy chairs, honesty bar and kitchenette for brewing cups of tea or coffee is a delight. The hotel has a very restful atmosphere which is enhanced by the friendly but unobtrusive staff who run the place like clockwork. We've read several reviews for local hotels where breakfast is a half-hearted affair but here it's a generous and delicious feast served until mid-day. Our second floor river view room is quiet and comfortable. Some might find the bathroom a little tired but there is plenty of hot water, it's scrupulously clean and stocked with Molton Brown products so there's plenty to be pleased about. We'd definitely recommend this hotel to our friends and would like to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grumeti Hills; City: Serengeti National Park; Review: This hotel deserves a far higher ranking than it currently holds and we absolutely loved our stay there. The hotel consists of a number of extremely large tented rooms which are currently being given thick thatched roofs so that they're cool by day and insulated at night. Each tent sits on a private platform that overlooks the broad spreading Savannah that spreads in every direction towards far distant hills. We felt like we were floating in a glorious hot air balloon over the lush green sward dotted with acacia trees. The swimming pool hangs from the rocks at the far end of the site but to hide their blushes guests are given fluffy robes to avoid the walk of shame. Our room was very comfortable with an extremely efficient shower with a good supply of hot water, although as it is solar powered you have to wait about 5 minutes for the water to run warm. The hotel has an absolutely stunning bar and dining room which have been beautifully and imaginatively decorated and wouldn't look out of place in World of Interiors. The staff were very friendly and attentive and special thanks must be given to Francis for accompanying us on both a walking safari and a highly entertaining night safari. We only stayed only stayed 2 nights and would love to hurry back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp; City: Serengeti National Park; Review: Staying in the bush absolutely miles from anywhere remotely urban is an amazing experience, especially in a place like Lemala Ewanjan where the staff are so welcoming and helpful and make sure that you are comfortable and safe at all times. Admittedly parts of the camp look a little scruffy around the edges, but this only adds to the battered charm of the place. It's easy to imagine the big game hunters of the thankfully distant past sharing tall tales at the communal dining table and requesting warm water for their bush shower. We certainly shared their enthusiasm for a gin & tonic or two whilst sat around the camp fire which is tended by an elderly Maasai who also patrols the camp at night and provides a friendly escort service(!) as soon as darkness falls. At Lemala Ewanjan camp it's the special touches that mean so much - the delivery of a morning cup of tea in your tent and always being greeted with a clean wet flannel on return from a day's safari in the all surrounding bush. If you're hoping to get close to nature in a safe and charming environment then this place is hard to beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Niu de Sol Hotel Rural; City: Palau Saverdera Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: We have been on a walking tour of Catalonia and have stayed in some delightful small hotels along the way but Niu de Sol was by far our favourite. Merce has gone to endless trouble to make her hotel welcoming and comfortable. Not only did our room contain a sofa, kettle, endless tea bags and coffee with muffins but there was also an iron & ironing board, first aid kit, full sized bottles of body lotion, soap and shampoo in the bathroom and a really comfortable sitting room and a terrace with fleecy blankets to shelter under on cool evenings. Breakfast was superb too - homemade polenta cake, endless salami, cheese, fruit and tomatoes as well as bread and cereal. The hotel is clean and felt more like a home than many hotels and the owner Merce is simply delightful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Safir; City: Meknes Meknes Tafilalet Region; Review: I loved Riad Safir from the moment we stepped into the colourful interior from the winding passage outside. Although it is not as architecturally as interesting as some other more ancient buildings the Riad pulsated with colour and interest. Our room reminded me of an enchanted gypsy caravan - colourful stained glass windows threw moving patterns through the elaborate lacy windows onto the ochre walls and the double doors were painted in vivid yellows and red. A steep wooden staircase led from the main double bedroom to a low ceilinged sleeping platform, creating space for a family of three. It was cosy and characterful and full of charm, as were all of the individual rooms I was lucky enough to see. Above all though it was the staff at Riad Safir who made it feel so special as they were incredibly kind and thoughtful and made our stay with them feel very special and far too short. Not only were we greeted with mint tea and a multitude of tiny bicuits on arrival, but they provided extra food for my son when he was ill and went out of their way to look after him. If I were ever in Meknes again I'd return like a shot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Norma; City: Fes Fes Boulemane Region; Review: I can only echo the other excellent reviews for Riad Norma. With tremendous vision and flair Monique has transformed a previously crumbling ruin into an elegant and sumptuous palace. It is stunningly beautiful and the attention to detail is second to none. We visited in the depth of winter and so the building wasn't particularly warm and I would recommend packing a jumper or two but this was more than compensated by our amazing surroundings, the welcoming fire in the winter dining room, and of course the charm of Monique and her kind and efficient staff. Riad Norma is undoubtedly Monique's baby and she ensures that the place runs like clockwork; the building is extremely comfortable and breakfast and dinner was delicious. It is extremely conveniently situated on an outer edge of the medina which meant that it was very peaceful, although of course it is within earshot of several mosques.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery; City: Reno, NV; Review: Love this place!!! Anything you order is fabulous and the staff (that I have encountered) have all been friendly and efficient! I would highly recommend this establishment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milne Towing Services; City: Sparks, NV; Review: Most unreliable towing service in the state of Nevada. Do not waste your time. They were rude and short on the phone when I called to ask about the status of our request to have two cars towed from our community that had been abandoned for months. Let's just say those cars are still there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lakeridge Living; City: Reno, NV; Review: Note to tenants: your rent is only going toward paying off the over 1 star reviewers on here. Absolutely the worst living community! My family and I are living here for 1 year as our home is being built and lord do I wish this whole place would just burn down. The grounds are unmaintained. Drip system piping is visible all over the place. The pool (which took years to get approved by the city health inspector) is filthy/tiny and unkempt. The apartments and townhomes, though advertised as "renovated", are such a disgrace to call home. They make the Salvation Army homeless shelter look appealing. Nails are poking up though our carpeted stairs so "watch where you step." Our bath is not safe to use as the paint within it is chipping off and rough bumps are scattered throughout. The plug is broken and the flooring in the bathrooms are unevenly cut thus exposing old rotten wood beneath. The floor in our downstairs bathroom is uneven and warped. Now for the grand finale: the staff!!! They are the worst!! Do not believe one promise they make...that is if you are able to track one down as no one answers the phone. Our "assigned" parking lot looks like a rusty junkyard. Abandoned cars and unevenly spaced parking lines, I more often than not have to park down the street and walk a quarter of a mile to my home. After waiting out front like it was Black Friday I was able to find someone and ask about the lot. The staff was dismissive and uninterested in any of my complaints. They eventually said "we have called a towing company and the cars will be removed". That was 3 months ago. License plate free/dilapidated vehicles that do not run are still consuming our assigned spots. My neighbors and I are all in agreement!!!! Only insane people would rent here. We will all be out as soon as our leases are up!! STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pine State Biscuits - Reno; City: Reno, NV; Review: Delicious everything!!! A must try in Reno!! Great for family meals or friendly get together a. We go at least once per month and have never had a negative time. Staff are nice and authentic. Food is out of this world!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: United Airlines; City: Reno, NV; Review: The worst airlines ever! My husband and I flew from Reno to Texas and my god was the plane filthy. We upgraded to first class for 300 dollars and I am not sure where the dump started and the plane ended. Rude flight attendants and disgusting plane interiors. Please take my advice and fly ANY OTHER AIRLINE.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: lululemon athletica; City: Reno, NV; Review: Don't waste your time here. Zero customer service. The manager had nothing to say when I explained my frustration with not getting any help! (There were 2 of us shopping and 5 people "working"). Avoid this place and it's pretentious "workers"; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Nails; City: Reno, NV; Review: They use a little pool floaty to keep your foot elevated when doing the cheese grater I freaking love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TMJ Therapy & Sleep Center of Nevada; City: Reno, NV; Review: This is an absolute waste of money! I am out $7,000 dollars with nothing to show for it. Wearing the two mouth guards does nothing at all and by the time I left my appointment the doctor had convinced me that my spin was misaligned and one of my legs was shorter. What a quack of an establishment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pangolin Café; City: Reno, NV; Review: Love this place!!! The Turkish delights are the best things ever and the owner is an awesome dude; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reno Buick GMC Cadillac; City: Reno, NV; Review: Poor customer service. They go back and forth on their word and are not accommodating to customers who have bought cars that are Buick, GMC or Cadillac not from them. Make an appointment? Get right in? Wishful thinking. Get ready to pay out the roof for someone to walk around your car and check some boxes. Recommend you go anywhere by here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild Wash; City: Reno, NV; Review: Rip off and slack work. They have 5-6 boys working and everything seems to be done halfway. What got me is that none of them are wearing masks!! Lost my business.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 3M Virtua Protective Eyewear, 11329-00000-20 Clear Anti-Fog Lens, Clear Temple (Pack of 20); Brand: 3M Personal Protective Equipment; Review: These fit better than any other safety glasses I've ever used. Though the lenses don't last too long if you just cram them in your pocket. Even if there's nothing else in your pocket to scratch them, the ends of the earpieces scratch up the insides of the lenses when they rub together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Global Vision Eyewear Rider Safety Glasses; Brand: Global Vision Eyewear; Review: These help a lot with keeping your eyes ready to enter a dark room after being in the bright sun. It makes a big difference for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culligan FM-15A Faucet Mount Filter with Advanced Water Filtration, White Finish; Brand: Culligan; Review: This thing leaked badly when I first installed it. When I would try to fill up a glass with, half of the result would be water that leaked around the filter, which pretty much defeats the purpose of having a filter. It looks like the square-cut O-ring, that's just inside where the filter screws in, is not the proper fit. So I took the biggest O-ring I could find and pushed it down over the unscrewed filter and over the threads, screwed it back in tight, and it worked great for a few months. Then that seal split and started spraying, so I'm going to have to replace it. Overall, it's no big deal for me to make this work by replacing the O-ring every few months, but it's a stupid hassle, and most people might not have an O-ring that big on hand so they can fix the problem. It would be a great setup if they would just put proper fitting seals in it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pyramex Ztek Safety Glasses; Brand: Pyramex Safety; Review: This was a good pair of glasses for like a whole day, then they got scratched beyond use just from being in my cargo pocket for a few hours.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maglite XL50 LED 3-Cell AAA Flashlight, Black; Brand: MagLite; Review: This is the brightest little maglite that I've ever owned. I used to carry a 2xAA MiniMag in a belt holster, but it was so long that it was always getting in the way. This XL50 is shorter, and the whole body is only about as wide as the top of a MiniMag, so it isn't really any wider if you look at it that way. It's a lot more comfortable to wear on my belt than the old MiniMag. Full power is extremely bright, which is great for illuminating targets at a distance. It lasts a surprisingly long time with good batteries. I used it on a bike ride after dark and I didn't expect AAA batteries to actually last over an hour at full power, but they did. I generally don't like AAAs, but this light seems to use them effectively. I wouldn't waste my time juggling rechargeables though. AAs are fine for recharging, but AAAs die way too fast. The XL50 also works well when mounted below the barrel of a shotgun. When positioned thoughtfully, you can operate the button with one finger while still holding the foregrip in the forward position.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: uxcell 1/4"BSPT 3 way Threaded Aluminum Air Inline Splitter Manifold Block; Brand: uxcell; Review: Very versatile. Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 5, T1AL250V, T1A 250V, T1L250V Cartridge Glass Fuses 5X20mm (3/16 inch X 3/4 inch), 1A; Brand: Witonics; Review: I thought that my GPS had croaked, but it was just the fuse in the cigar lighter plug that went bad, preventing it from recharging. This was a perfect replacement for that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bull Pin and Bolt Bag with Tunnel Loop Klein Tools 5416L; Brand: Klein Tools; Review: This is the toughest pouch that I've ever owned. My last one lasted over 10 years. This is something you could go to war with. lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease Monkey Pro Fingerless Gloves (X-Large); Brand: '47; Review: I use these as work gloves. They hold up reasonably well, so I get my money's worth. If a pair of gloves can last a whole month doing what I do, then I'm satisfied, but these then to last longer than that. They also dry out faster than the all-leather fingerless gloves that I used to wear. The only thing I don't like about them is the stupid rubber knuckle-pads. They start to come loose towards the front after a while, and then they hang up every time I reach into my pocket to get something. I keep having to trim any flappy areas so they won't do it as bad, but they still want to hang up on my pocket a lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Lugger Hotel; City: Portloe Roseland Peninsula Truro District Cornwall England; Review: Fabulous location almost in the sea. The room was a tad small but we spent most of our time out and about. Some lovely touches, hot chocolate and marshmallows yum! We had booked a taster break via hotelshopuk and as usual we were not disappointed. The food was amazing and the different wines with each course did not disappoint. The food was outstanding and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely go again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brockencote Hall Hotel; City: Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire England; Review: The hotel has always been a favourite so it was with mixed feelings that I returned as I had heard about the extensive refurbishment....I was blown away when I walked into reception and looking around knowledgeable it got even better. The food was magnificent with the added bonus of highly knowledgeable staff who were very professional. Don't hesitate.......it is gorgeous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grosvenor Hotel; City: London England; Review: First impression is a large lobby area with fresh flowers and a beautiful chandelier, reception a bit slow but ok. We had an executive room and it was superb well worth the extra and executive lounge so no waiting for breakfast. The grand imperial restaurant is THE best Chinese I have ever tasted, tried it a few times and not been disappointed! A must try wherever you are staying in London.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shelleys; City: Lewes East Sussex England; Review: Room we had was very well decorated & had everything we needed, greeted by a very helpful receptionist who showed us to our room. No help was offered with our cases and as my husband struggles with stairs this was a bit of a problem. We went to Glyndebourne for the evening so did not have a chance to try the restaurant, bit disappointed that the draught beer was off as this was one of the reasons we chose the hotel. Breakfast was lovely served in bright airy restaurant overlooking the gardens. Lewes is a lovely little town with some very interesting & different shops.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Birmingham Airport Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Thought hotel was a bit pricey for an overnight stay but well worth it when we had to get up at 5am for our flight. We thought the bed was really comfortable and had a great nights sleep. Tried out the bar for a nightcap, very buzzy and friendly but again over the top on price! Would stay again for convenience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramla Bay Resort; City: Mellieha Island of Malta; Review: Hotel a bit remote but lovely views of Gozo. Rooms are very nice but beds very uncomfortable, other public areas good. Restaurant was more of a canteen and free for all but I think we were unfortunate that our trip coincided with 100 school girls who decided to eat at the same time as us! However some of the local restaurants are fantastic. Maybe would be better more in season as quite a few of the areas were closed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Greenway Hotel and Spa; City: Shurdington Cheltenham Cotswolds England; Review: Met up with friends who were staying at the hotel and joined them for dinner, it was absolutely superb. I would definitely return and hopefully next time have the opportunity to stay. The menu was varied and although the portions were quite small they were very filling and enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brockencote Hall Hotel; City: Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire England; Review: One of our favorite hotels and have returned many times. We were lucky enough to attend the fantastic Jazz BBQ at the hotel recently and everything was perfect. Sunshine, surroundings, music, food and champagne...what more would you want for a lovely Sunday afternoon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dionysos Central Hotel; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: We upgraded to a superior room with sea view, this had been recently refurbished to an extremely night standard, fab bathrooms, fridge,safe and balcony. Friends stayed at the back of the hotel and their room was very noisy...food was a pretty boring buffet but staff were extremely good and friendly. Beware if you have a late flight the courtesy roomies no more than a very poor shower room in the staff quarters, no air con or electric, shame as this was our parting memory of the hotel...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barnsley House; City: Barnsley Cirencester Cotswolds England; Review: Beautiful hotel but thought it was a tad expensive. Our room was very unusual with a lovely spiral stairway leading up to a large bathroom. The bed was delicious, extremely comfortable with lovely fresh crisp linen...a real treat. Food was fresh and tasty although we only tried the bar service. Enjoyed our stay but at £300 for one night....will be a while before I return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Horseguards; City: London England; Review: Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, they are all extremely well trained and happy to help. As soon as you arrive you know this is somewhere special, beautiful candles and flowers greet you in the lobby, the lovely porters whisk your bags away and from then on you are totally spoilt. Hotel is in a fabulous location overlooking the Thames and London Eye so very convenient for sightseeing ir visiting the theatre. This has got to be one of my favourite London hotels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hofgut Hohenkarpfen; City: Hausen ob Verena Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Very quiet and relaxing with superb views a real getaway from it all place...hotel itself is really special but it is the team here that really make it work. They are all so professional and give superb service. The food is amongst the best we have had and the bar always has a few surprises with a massive choice of most spirits.....cannot wait to come again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cara Lodge; City: Georgetown Demerara Mahaica; Review: We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely hotel. The restaurant was excellent with very friendly staff, the mango tree bar was the heart of the hotel with great cocktails and superb rum. I can highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Georgetown; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Grande Airport Hotel; City: Saint Philip Parish Barbados; Review: I was placed at this hotel by Liat Airlines after our flight was cancelled. We were greeted on arrival by flashing signs advertising massages, a bumper car attarction and what appeared to be a row of shops. On closer inspection it was confirmed this was actually our hotel for the night! By this time it was getting late and we had a long flight from the UK & sat in the airport for over 3 hours otherwise I doubt if I would have stayed. The bedroom was a flash back to the 60's, none of the furniture matched, safe deposit was broken and out of reach on top of the wardrobe. The bathroom was ancient and not very clean, the shower/jaccuzi was a joke! Restaurant was more of a bar/transport cafe, no air conditioning, no staff and no food. Eventually someone turned up and we ordered a Gin & tonic, sorry not gin. We were told that maybe the Bowling Alley had gin, this was about a 5 minute walk thru passed the bumper cars. Dinner was eventually served (to everyone at the same time) about 2 hrs later, whilst OK I could not recommend it. Breakfast was no better,with plates of food being brought out one at a time....we could not wait to leave. Overall, this was probably one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in and I am amazed that airlines put their customers here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Komandoo Maldives Island Resort; City: Komandoo; Review: From the minute we arrived at Komandoo International airport we were in love with the island and it just got better and better. We stayed in a water villa and loved it, ok maybe not as swish as some of the resorts but lovely. Beaches were amazing, snorkelling was amazing with the turtles found by the house reef. My highlight was the dolphins on the sunset cruise. My only gripe would be the all inc, it was confusing what was included and what not.... The staff on the island without exception were astounding, they were genuine, helpful, well trained with one objective to make your stay as perfect as possible...and they did, it would be impossible to pick out just one person as everyone we met were amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Reebok Men's Royal Trainer Mt Cross-trainer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Can someone break them in for me, lol!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 52 Top Quality Metal Collar Stays (Mixed Sizes) in a Divided Box; Brand: Quality Stays; Review: These are so much better than the plastic ones! However, I had an X-ray the first day I wore them in my shirt; the technician asked me if I was wearing anything metal including around my neck and I said no but woops we had a good laugh over these showing up in my collar --- remember to take them out if you have an X-Ray!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens Quartz Watch, Roman Numeral Business Casual Fashion Analog Wrist watch Classic Calendar Date; Brand: Aprow; Review: Excellent watch; great value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KENNETH COLE Unlisted Men's Secret Mission Oxford; Brand: Kenneth Cole; Review: Great shoes wore them to a wedding.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Swiss Mens Dress Belt Reversible Black Brown Leather Imported from Spain; Brand: ; Review: Fits nicely and great quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: ZTL Hotel Shenzhen; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: Stayed in this hotel one night, booked a deluxe room for approx £40 a night. The room was fanastic. Much better than the quality of days inn we had stayed in in the USA. Staff were helpful even though thier English wasn't to the same standard as hotel staff in Hong Kong. (But it was much better than our Cantonese!). Room was huge and very nice, bathroom also huge and very nice. Very clean. The whole hotel was of excellent quality. We ate in the Sunshine cafe (Western and Asian food). Food was of very high quality and both my husband and I ate well with two beers each for around £5 per head! One thing to note; The street outside was fairly noisy, even past 2am on a Sunday night. As the windows are not double glazed if you are a light sleeper I would ask for a room away from the street. But a fanastic bargain overall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Hollywood Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: This hotel was fanastic. the overall experience was great. My husband and I stayed here for three nights and loved it! We can see why families would come to stay here as it is wonderful for children. The resturants are good, but could be a bit repeatative if you didn't leave the disneyland resort. food is good if a bit pricey comapared to restuarants in hong kong itself, but that is to be expected. Room was excellent and large. Very clean and comfortable. Bed was huge! (We booked a standard room but we upgraded to a kingsize). Previous reviews have commented on the staff. We found them to be faultless, very helpful and thoughtful. We did not go to the park but used the hotel as an out of town base to explore HK. We found it easy to get places as the MRT disneyline resort is quick, clean and reliable. There are free coach shuttles to get you from your hotel to the park and MRT station. Internet access here is quite pricey though, HK$120 for 24hrs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Salisbury YMCA of Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: This is an excellent hotel. The location is very central with lots to do and see very close by. Sorry, I have no pics but the room was great, very clean, with tea, coffee, kettle etc, and complementary fruit bowl. I didn't book a room with a view but we did get a fanastic view of the city sky line, which was as good to look at morning or night! Staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn't try the resturants as there were so many restuarants just on the doorstep. the hotel is also handy for the MRT and ferry ports. We will definitely book this hotel again when we are back in Hong Kong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colina da Lapa Resort; City: Lagoa Faro District Algarve; Review: Myself and my family have stayed at this resort three times now, we love it. It's very beautiful and although we have not been in the summer season, we have always found it very quiet and peaceful. We have stayed in a flat once and a villa twice. We found them to be clean and spacious and fantastic looking from the outside, with lovely views. If I had any criticism is the interior could be updated. The sofas are abit uncomfortable and the entertainment system, an old style TV was inadequate for us. Not everyone will go on holiday to sit in front of the TV of course, but with two small children we were spending time in the evenings at the villa and it would have been nice to watch a DVD, sometimes it's nice to put the kids in front of the TV too! There are no English language channels. Another minor criticism is kitchen is slightly under equipped. Again if you are not planning to spend a lot of time in the villa cooking it is fine. It really comes down to how you will use the accommodation, but as a family with small children we wanted to use this as a home from home and it was not quite adequate for us. Having said that the resort is nice with restaurant, swimming pool and a small playground. It's in a lovely quiet location, with access to some beautiful beaches nearby, and that's what's brought us back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoburne Cotswold; City: South Cerney Cotswolds England; Review: We enjoyed our visit, had a platinum caravan. Had a dishwasher, freezer two toilets, one shower. Three bedrooms two TVs. Hoburne provide a small amount of washing liquid and 3 dishwasher tablets. With two toilet rolls per bathroom. However hand soap isn't provided. Very nice accommodation. Towels are provided but not a tea towel. Great view. Park had small shop and a couple of bars. The upmarket restaurant was closed during the week. Nice location. Swimming pool was lovely but would be good if opened a bit later than 5 for a swim on returning from a day out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Bath City Centre Hotel; City: Bath Somerset England; Review: Nice chain hotel, great standard, very clean. Excellent location. There is no parking - city centre location of course. But there is a small area round the back for drop off and pick ups and disabled parking. There is a short stay (4hr) car park opposite and a 24hr car park about 5 min walk away and in the middle of the shopping centre. We used the bar for an evening drink and had a very nice breakfast but we didn't eat dinner there. Our room was spacious for a family of four and very quiet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Rising (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Five People You Meet in Heaven (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); 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: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Civil Action (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Changing Lanes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stand and Deliver (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mississippi (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When a Man Loves a Woman (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stone Cold (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Madea's Family Reunion (Stage Play) (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Heart Is (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dragonfly (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosewood (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Formula 51 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Flyers (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Shade of Vampire 12: A Shade of Doubt (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Monster 2 (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Wish there was more about Liam and Amy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 24: A Bridge of Stars (Volume 24); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 30: A Game of Risk (Volume 30); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I think this is the best one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 31: A Twist of Fates (Volume 31); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I Love A Shade of Vampire Bella Forrest you are the Best Author ever. We Love love love love you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 11: A Chase of Prey (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I love them all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 48: A Tip of Balance (Volume 48); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire: New & Lengthened 2015 Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Love the book. Loved Everything, and people really need to read the series 1- 55 is out 56 will be out Feb 19,; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Riu Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed here from 13th until 27th October. Hotel is spotless, staff are amazing all of them smile and say hello as you pass. Special thanks to Marlene who looked after us in the for breakfast and lunch almost every day also Israel and Hernandez who worked the dinner service. Willy who brought our drinks poolside, Rene who brought our drinks over in hotel lobby. The only pool we didn't try was the quiet pool but we preferred seeing the entertainment team who done a great job every day. The beach was nice and well cleaned every day with plenty of sun loungers. The rooms were cleaned every day and there are optics and mini bar in the room. The hotel is in a good location there are a good few shops nearby and coco bongos is a 5 min walk. As for the food there's a good selection in the buffet restaurant, we tried the Italian and steak restaurants for the A la carte (book 2 days in advance) there's something to suit everyone. Enjoyed every minute of this holiday and we will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We recently stayed here and had a room in block 2 on the 5th floor. Rooms are basic but very clean (cleaners were in every day) and this hotel is in a good location. Check in was easy although we didn't expect to have card swiped for incidentals and a few days in I received a text message from the bank asking if I had authorised a payment of nearly £29 and when I phoned reception they said it was a system fault and payment had been taken for holding a room. Not a huge amount of money but was in pending for over a week. Never used the pool it was smaller than expected considering the size of the hotel. Nice friendly security staff and cleaners. Free wifi is also a bonus. Also we never found the road noise to be a problem and our room was on the highway side. Would have given a higher rating if it wasn't for the bank card incident.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ameritania Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: Only arrived back in Scotland this morning and already planning our next trip. Arrived before 3pm to check in and our room was ready and it had been upgraded. The room had no view but we were hardly in the room, big spacious room that was immaculate and the bathroom was very clean and modern (lovely big rainfall shower). This hotel is in a great location with friendly and helpful reception staff, the room was cleaned daily to a high standard. Big thank you to Jeff as well, he was really helpful with directions and any other enquiries. Hoping to return next year as a repeat customer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Hill; City: Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: We stayed here from 15th-22nd June as a family holiday. This was a great find with an added bonus of being adults only hotel. Had a lovely relaxing week here, big balcony with sun loungers and table and chairs. Apartments were spotless with ample cooking facilities, overall this place is very clean and modern. The only minor downside was no socket near the mirrors to use hair straighteners but it wasn't a big enough issue to stop us from returning. A 5 min walk to europa centre with a big supermarket which is handy if you choose the self catering option.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jannah Marina Bay Suites; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Visited here from 3-6 November. In a good location at the marina with a 24 hour supermarket open across the road. Room was spotless and had adequate kitchen facilities, only really used fridge and kettle as we were out most of the time. On our first night we went on a dinner cruise and it was only a 10 minute walk from hotel, it’s approx 15 min walk to Dubai marina mall. We also walked to the metro and went to the Dubai mall, we had planned to get a taxi but thanks to advice and directions from reception we decided to try the metro which we found with no problems. Just wish we had name of person who checked us in as he must have had had a very stressful morning after dealing with all the Glasgow passengers so he deserves a big thank you for allowing us to have our room a bit earlier than the 2pm check in time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuta Central Park Hotel; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: Stayed here from 6th-13th November. When we checked in was advised there was a problem with our room and it would not be available until the next day. Given another room the following day at other end of second floor with pool view. We enjoyed our stay, staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Good air con and choice of channels on t.v. Room service menu had good choices. BBQ night was good as well. Have to say a very big thank you to Adam in the restaurant who helped my other half plan a surprise birthday dinner ☺️ Overall a good stay and we hope to return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Aerosoles Women's Mr Softee; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty, larger than other Aerosoles I have in this size, toe "snakeskin" seems fragile. They may scuff very easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Mr Softee; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty, larger than other Aerosoles I have in this size, toe "snakeskin" seems fragile. They may scuff very easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Mr Softee; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty, larger than other Aerosoles I have in this size, toe "snakeskin" seems fragile. They may scuff very easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Mr Softee; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty, larger than other Aerosoles I have in this size, toe "snakeskin" seems fragile. They may scuff very easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Mr Softee; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty, larger than other Aerosoles I have in this size, toe "snakeskin" seems fragile. They may scuff very easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Mr Softee; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty, larger than other Aerosoles I have in this size, toe "snakeskin" seems fragile. They may scuff very easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Acer Aspire Laptop, 15.6 Inch, ES1-512-P84G (Intel Pentium, 4GB, 500GB, Diamond Black); Brand: Acer; Review: I ordered two of these for my children to use for school. After they arrived and I began to get them set up, there were some significant oddities. First, they don't both have the same software. They each had a program or two different installed. They each had different programs that were set to run from start up. One of them is slower than the other. The hardware is identified as identical, but they are not the same. All of the Acer software that is preinstalled made both systems run very poorly. After removing all of the Acer software, the performance moved to the acceptable range, but it is still slow for the hardware involved. They will definitely do the job for which they were purchased, but only after having spent several hours of set up and maintenance. They do not perform on any level of acceptability out of the box.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thermaltake BlacX 2.5”/3.5” Sata I/II/III USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Docking Station N0028USU; Brand: Thermaltake; Review: This works sporadically at best. After the first twenty hours of use, it's just not reliable enough. Items won't stand in the socket very well, the transfer rate is terrible, and it loses connection easily.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blu-Ray Player External USB DVD RW Laptop Burner Drive; Brand: Epartsdom; Review: This item performed terribly. I got about three uses out of it before it stopped responding appropriately. No matter what machine I put it on, it constantly drops it's connection, so it mostly burns coasters. Do not buy this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: APC BE450G Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 450VA 120V Uninterrupted Power Supply (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: APC; Review: This powers a single personal computer modem and router for two minutes, if you are lucky. It's best use is for dealing with rolling brown outs.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KFD 65W Charger AC Adapter for Acer Aspire E15 V5 V3 R14 R3 R7 M5 S3 E1 ES1 5742 5735; Brand: KFDtech; Review: I bought one of these as a Christmas present for one of my children. It lasted about three weeks. I got it replaced with no hassle from the supplier. The replacement worked for about four months before it failed too.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ELECOM M-XT3DRBK Wireless Trackball Mouse, 6-Button with Smooth Tracking Function, Video Gaming Sensor, Black; Brand: Elecom; Review: I like the size and shape of the mouse itself. I really dislike the track ball. It is too small, and doesn't move smoothly. I have to clean it constantly to try to get it to glide a little better, but it's just bad. After three weeks of trying to get used to it, I just can't.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display; Brand: Logitech; Review: I bought this for a specific game and it's practically unusable or useless for other games, even the ones it has default settings for. A regular keyboard is much more useful; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ELECOM M-DT2URBK Wired Trackball Mouse for The Index Finger 8 Button tilt Function, Black; Brand: Elecom; Review: This mouse is terrible. I had bought it, thinking it would be a decent replacement to another trackball I've been using for years, but it just can't do it. The thumb left click and middle finger right click isn't bad. I've done that before without an issue. The problem is the placement of the scroll wheel and the additional keys. You have to either move your hand or use your index finger. For games, this is terrible.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Belkin AC1600 Dual-Band AC Gigabit Wi-Fi Router (F9K1119); Brand: Belkin; Review: I recently bought one of these sure to bring a little short on cash after my previous router died. This is quite possibly the worst router I've ever owned. Streaming is almost impossible. It constantly drops connection. The range is listed as "ultimate" on the box but most devices in my house start having connection problems if they are more than ten feet away. I had to buy a range extender for any connection in a second floor. Don't use this. Don't buy this. Get any other brand.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 - Sleeve Bearing 120mm Blue LED Silent Fan for Computer Cases, CPU Coolers, and Radiators; Brand: Cooler Master; Review: Could not be happier with this product. I bought two, one that pushes air in my case, and another pulling it out. Using speed fan, my case went from all sensors showing too hot, to almost all sensors constantly showing good. These do the job and while I hear them, they are not at all what I would consider to be outside of the normal range of fan volume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin N600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender (F9K1122); Brand: Belkin; Review: Not nearly as good of a range as it should have. They love to claim "interference" for it, but don't expect a system to connect past fifteen feet away from it if there is something larger than a 2x4 between the system and the extender. Buy something else.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kensington Expert Trackball Mouse (K64325); Brand: Kensington; Review: I've used the Orbit as well and between the two, I like this one better. My major complaint is that I want more buttons on the side that I can program.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ProHT Lightweight Headset (87070) with Microphone & Volume Control, Durable Stereo Headphones, 6 ft. cord, Black; Brand: Inland; Review: These sit weird. They are never in a "good" position on the head. If you tilt your head forward, they will fall.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iMicro SP-IM942 Headset with Microphone; Brand: iMicro; Review: These don't fit well to the head and fall if you look down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Perixx PERIPAD-501 Professional Wired USB Touchpad - Black - 3.39"X2.95"X0.43" Dimension - Multi-Touch Support for Windows 7,; Brand: Perixx; Review: I don't like the placement of the right click button. I have to keep shifting my hand to use it. I like the scrolling function, but the left click means I can't use it for most games.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Saving Sarah Cain; Brand: Abigail Mason; Review: Fantastic Sound Track. However, the plot lacked realism. The relationship between Sarah Cain and boyfriend lacked credibility. In addition, the story tension (Amish vs. Modernity) was never resolved.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Warrior/ PAL-UK; Brand: ; Review: Excellent Movie. Great acting. Great plot. Great moral resolution at the end; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winds of Kitty Hawk VHS; Brand: Michael Moriarty; Review: Great history, but poor acting. OK for the history buff, but not exciting for those who also want quality acting, etc.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet & Black, The art; Brand: Gregory Peck; Review: This movie told a great story. What made it even more compelling was the fact that it was true. Reccomend Highly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Chase VHS; Brand: Timothy Bottoms; Review: We heard that this movie was great, but we turned it off after one hour. Poor acting. Lack of character development. Typical 1960s presumption that normal people go to bed after barely knowing each other. The hero and heroine are committing adultery, and the movie seems to celebrate it. This movie lacks a moral universe.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Thorne - Season 1 2015; Brand: ; Review: Lovely costumes and beautiful estates, but this falls far below the level of Downton Abbey. Just not the same great acting and I found it to be pretty predictable. The two main characters did not draw me into their story. Tom Hollander was good as were many of the other RBA's (recycled British actors) but even he didn't rescue this from a mediocre rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: An American Tragedy (Signet Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Theodore Dreiser Page; Review: This was a very good story. I remember reading a very compressed version in junior high. I always wanted to read the original.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Second Chance Café (A Hope Springs Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Kent Page; Review: First book I read by Alison Kent. Truly enjoyed. It kept my attention and it was a story that left me wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Language of Flowers; Author: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Diffenbaugh Page; Review: This book was very good. I was told by many that the book was all about foster care. It was and yet it was about finding acceptance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magic of Ordinary Days; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Howard Creel Page; Review: This book was really good. I had seen the movie but the book filled in so much. I love the history blended into the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kitchen House: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathleen Grissom Page; Review: I so enjoyed this book. The characters so rich that I felt I was right there. It truly shows the human spirit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Hope Road (Tending Roses Series, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Wingate Page; Review: Good Hope Road was such an enjoyable book. That I finished it in two evenings. I truly enjoy and believe that we all have choices to make about how we treat others and what we see and hear about someone isn't what makes them who they are. When we judge someone we limit them and ourselves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bent Creek; Author: Visit Amazon's Marlene Mitchell Page; Review: I truly enjoyed this book. Marlene Mitchell's writing style is so inviting and draws you in from the start. The characters become real and you feel like you are their with them seeing their lives. I would recommend this book. I truly enjoy that things are kept simple and that there is not a bunch of over dramatized love scenes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween Coloring Book (Novelty Coloring Book); Author: Golden Books; Review: Great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANTA'S BIG BIG BOOK; Author: Golden Books; Review: Great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Animals Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Soffer Page; Review: Great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JOURNEY TO THE ICE P; Author: Visit Amazon's RH Disney Page; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 10-year-old girl dies after falling off carnival ride, police say; Abstract: A 10-year-old girl has died after she fell off a carnival ride in New Jersey, according to police.; Category: news
Title: Inside Prince Harry's Fight to Defend Meghan Markle: 'He Wants to Protect His Nest'; Abstract: Inside Prince Harry's Fight to Defend Meghan Markle; Category: lifestyle
Title: Milania Giudice Says She'll See Dad Joe 'Soon' After He Leaves ICE Custody; Abstract: Milania Giudice Says She'll See Dad Joe 'Soon' After He Leaves ICE Custody; Category: tv
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: Rare Disease That Spreads from Animals to Humans Reported in Utah and Oklahoma Dogs; Abstract: In humans, Leptospirosis can cause a wide range of symptoms, including: high fever, chills, vomiting, and jaundice.; Category: health
Title: See all the best photos of Prince William and Duchess Kate's royal tour of Pakistan; Abstract: In October 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge traveled to the country once famously visited by the late Princess Diana.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: These 'super soft and cuddly' caterpillars can poison you. Here's what you should know; Abstract: Poisonous stings from the puss caterpillar and other types have plagued the South and parts of the Midwest. Don't be fooled by their fuzzy exteriors.; Category: news
Title: Here's Why Harry and Meghan's Latest Interview Could Be the Final Straw for the Royal Family; Abstract: In Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ITV interview on Oct. 20, they said they're unhappy living in a fishbowl. An insider reveals the palace's response.; Category: lifestyle
Title: One person wounded in shooting at Northern California high school, shooter still being sought; Abstract: The shooting at Ridgway High School in Santa Rosa prompted lockdowns at nearby campuses.; Category: news
Title: When a breakup leaves you broke, this is how to get back on your feet; Abstract: You can make a fresh start financially after divorce.; Category: finance
Title: TobyMac says late son 'had an untamable grand personality,' shares last text exchange; Abstract: TobyMac's 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeean, died Wednesday in Nashville. The Christian star released a statement Thursday on the sudden death.; Category: music
Title: Meghan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds' Nanny Denies Cheating Allegations; Abstract: Meghan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds' Nanny Denies Cheating Allegations; Category: entertainment
Title: President Donald Trump greeted with boos at Game 5 of World Series, fans chant 'lock him up'; Abstract: President Donald Trump was greeted with a thunderous chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd of baseball fans at Nationals Park.; Category: news
Title: Space satellite crashes in front yard of Michigan home; Abstract: The debris fell to the ground on a farm in Merrill, Michigan, Saturday.; Category: news
Title: 'Rich Kids' Stars Morgan Stewart and Brendan Fitzpatrick to Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage; Abstract: ET confirmed earlier this month that Fitzpatrick is now dating 'Bachelor' alum Amanda Stanton.; Category: tv
Title: A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida; Abstract: A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.; Category: news
Title: This Wedding Photo of a Canine Best Man Captures Just How Deep a Dog's Love Truly Is; Abstract: When Mark Doublet made his dog, Marley, the best man at his wedding, he took his duties very seriously, and a photo of them together has gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 1 killed when plane crashes into townhome in Atlanta area; Abstract: ATLANTA (AP) A small plane crashed into a townhome Wednesday morning in a leafy Atlanta-area neighborhood near a major interstate, killing at least one person and tearing off the home's brick exterior, authorities said. The crash scattered wreckage and shook up nearby residents. A second person who was on the plane was unaccounted for, but no one was home at the time and there were no injuries on the ground, DeKalb County Fire Capt. Dion...; Category: news
Title: Foie Gras Is Banned by New York City; Abstract: Lutèce served it seared, with dark chocolate sauce and bitter orange marmalade. Le Cirque offered it in classic terrine form, but also served it with rabbit and bacon and made it the scene-stealer in a ravioli dish. But Lutèce closed in New York in 2004. Le Cirque shut its last Manhattan location in 2017. And foie gras, the calling card of fine French dining, is about to follow suit. The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation on...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Little Girl And Dog Recreate Scene From 'Beauty And The Beast'; Abstract: You may want to grab a mop your heart's about to melt.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Fisherman faces prison, fine for cruel act on rare fish; Abstract: A fisherman faces serious consequences for using a power saw to cut off the nose of a rare smalltooth sawfish off the Florida coast.; Category: sports
Title: New details on why Meg Ryan, John Mellencamp split, plus more news; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp's marriage plans may have prompted their split. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 4, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: More than 100 vegetable products recalled for possible listeria; Abstract: Mann Packaging Co. which makes packaged veggies for a slew of brand names including Mann's, HEB, Del Monte, Marketside, O Organics, Signature Farms, Sysco and Trader Joe's had to recall around 140 items out of an abundance of caution.; Category: health
Title: New Hampshire Couple's Adventure Ends in Mysterious Death in Texas; Abstract: Seeking adventure, James Butler, 48, and Michelle Butler, 45, rented out their house in New Hampshire in the summer of 2018, bought an R.V. and set out to live anywhere but home. Their travels took them to New York, Arizona and, in October, to a campground on the South Texas coast. But then the Butlers disappeared. On Friday, the authorities said they had found their bodies buried in a shallow grave on the beach southeast of Corpus Christi....; Category: news
Title: Why You Should Always Order Ginger Ale on a Flight; Abstract: Ginger ale: the unsung hero of the sky.; Category: travel
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: Elephant dies of 'exhaustion' from carrying tourists in Sri Lanka; Abstract: "Breaks my heart."; Category: travel
Title: We Should Have Seen This '90s Hair Trend Coming; Abstract: Flipped out ends or the "hair flip" is making a comeback. See how celebrities are wearing this retro hairstyle here.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Big Blue Bath Bomb by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: This bomb turns a bath into a beautiful tropical ocean. The deep blue color penetrates the water, turning it a dark and tranquil blue. The fresh scent is mellow and calming. The bath bomb softens the water and with tons of fragrance, you feel as though you're surrounded by luxury. This bath bomb is an experience- for those who like color, scent, aromatherapy in their baths, this is a don't-miss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Versace Bright Crystal by Versace for Women 1.0 oz Eau de Toilette Spray; Brand: Versace; Review: Light, fresh, and feminine, and very springy. This perfume wears easily, isn't too heavy, and as the name implies, is something of a sparkling floral. I find this scent to be very nice, but also fairly non-descript. This is your garden variety light floral perfume. It's pleasant to wear, it will make you smell nice, but by no means unusual or unique.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MARC JACOBS DAISY by Marc Jacobs EDT SPRAY 3.4 OZ; Brand: MARC JACOBS; Review: I love this fragrance. It's light and clean, airy and sunny, very reminiscent of a sunny summer day. The notes are smooth, slightly acquatic, and a little bit powdery. This is such a young and happy fragrance, and yes, the bottle is adorable. I don't really know what real daisies smell like, but this fragrance is certainly reminiscent of the sunny June days in which they grow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: M By Mariah Carey Eau De Parfum Spray, 1-Ounce; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity perfumes. I love lots of them (the Britney Spears one, the Hilary Duff one, several of J. Lo's) but I'm often not a huge fan of the celebrities involved. And I'm not a huge Mariah Carey fan, but given that I've enjoyed other celebrity perfume scents I was willing to give this a go. Unfortunately, I don't care for the scent any more than I care for Mariah Carey. This smells like cake to me- cake with musky notes. The cake note are more prominent at first, then it becomes more musky. Cake and musk are just two things that (at least for me) should not go together. If you like cake smells, I'm sure this is great, but cake is not very popular with me. So, I'm not very fond of this, but foody fans might well like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez by Narciso Rodriguez for Women - 3.3 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: I've read so many positive reviews of this perfume that I have to believe that this is one that depends heavily on skin chemistry, as on my, this smelled nothing like the description, nor what I've read in other people's reviews. The scent smelled weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smelled like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I couldn't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again. I wish I could make this review more helpful, but I what I smelled really defied description, so the best advice I can offer, is don't buy this without a test run first.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Karma Kream Body Cream by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: This is Lush's Karma scent, now in a body lotion. The scent translates pretty well from perfume to lotion, and the lotion smells much like the perfume (little scent mutation here). The lotion formula is light. For me, this is not a lotion for the depths of winter, but works out quite nicely in the summer. At the end of the day I'm pretty much meh about this product. It works well enough, it smells nice enough, but I'm not going to go out of my way to purchase again either, especially given that it's quite an expensive lotion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Euphoria by Calvin Klein for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I loved the top notes of this perfume- all fruity and sensual. It really was a gorgeous fruity scent. But then I got beyond the top notes and all I smelled was musk. Lots of musk, and it was a very masculine musk. I smelled like a man most of the day. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan. If I could only capture those top notes...And people aren't kidding on the staying power. This stuff lasts forever.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Euphoria by Calvin Klein for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I loved the top notes of this perfume- all fruity and sensual. It really was a gorgeous fruity scent. But then I got beyond the top notes and all I smelled was musk. Lots of musk, and it was a very masculine musk. I smelled like a man most of the day. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan. If I could only capture those top notes...And people aren't kidding on the staying power. This stuff lasts forever.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Euphoria by Calvin Klein for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I loved the top notes of this perfume- all fruity and sensual. It really was a gorgeous fruity scent. But then I got beyond the top notes and all I smelled was musk. Lots of musk, and it was a very masculine musk. I smelled like a man most of the day. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan. If I could only capture those top notes...And people aren't kidding on the staying power. This stuff lasts forever.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Euphoria by Calvin Klein for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I loved the top notes of this perfume- all fruity and sensual. It really was a gorgeous fruity scent. But then I got beyond the top notes and all I smelled was musk. Lots of musk, and it was a very masculine musk. I smelled like a man most of the day. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan. If I could only capture those top notes...And people aren't kidding on the staying power. This stuff lasts forever.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Euphoria by Calvin Klein for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I loved the top notes of this perfume- all fruity and sensual. It really was a gorgeous fruity scent. But then I got beyond the top notes and all I smelled was musk. Lots of musk, and it was a very masculine musk. I smelled like a man most of the day. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan. If I could only capture those top notes...And people aren't kidding on the staying power. This stuff lasts forever.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Euphoria by Calvin Klein for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I loved the top notes of this perfume- all fruity and sensual. It really was a gorgeous fruity scent. But then I got beyond the top notes and all I smelled was musk. Lots of musk, and it was a very masculine musk. I smelled like a man most of the day. Needless to say, I'm not a huge fan. If I could only capture those top notes...And people aren't kidding on the staying power. This stuff lasts forever.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ck In 2 U Her By Calvin Klein For Women, Eau-de-toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce; Brand: Calvin Klein; Review: I'm not really a fan. What I get from this fragrance is amber and citrus, and the two bodies of notes aren't well mixed. They don't seem to work well together at all. This fragrance seemed to be in a constant state of discord- it just didn't gel for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pink Sugar by Aquolina for Women - 3.4 Ounce EDT Spray; Brand: Aquolina; Review: When I first heard about Pink Sugar a few years ago, I never expected that I would jump on the bandwagon. I don't like foody scents, generally, and I couldn't imagine wanting to smell like caramel and cotton candy. But here I am, having just invested in the perfume. It's not really worth describing the scent- so many people are familiar with it, and so many others have done so. In short, it is the cotton-candy/caramel that everyone describes, and it has a slightly burnt-sugar scent to it. Why do I like it? It's more sweet and sugary than foody. There's a difference between smelling like sugar and smelling like baked goods, and this is definitely a sugar scent. It's also a happy, calming, girly scent. It's very much a "pink" scent. After a bit of wear I can almost smell strawberry in it. It's also extremely reasonably priced for perfume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philosophy Falling in Love Spray Fragrance, 2 Ounce; Brand: Philosophy; Review: This is a very lovely perfume. It smells of blackberries, with something deeper and muskier underneath. The deep scent grounds the berries, keeps the scent from being too overwhelmingly sweet, and makes it sensual. This is a happy scent, and one well-suited to wear in all seasons. The one drawback is that this is not a particularly long-lasting fragrance, which is a shame, because it's beautiful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philosophy Falling in Love Spray Fragrance, 2 Ounce; Brand: Philosophy; Review: This is a very lovely perfume. It smells of blackberries, with something deeper and muskier underneath. The deep scent grounds the berries, keeps the scent from being too overwhelmingly sweet, and makes it sensual. This is a happy scent, and one well-suited to wear in all seasons. The one drawback is that this is not a particularly long-lasting fragrance, which is a shame, because it's beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEW! Solid Shampoo by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: It's hard to know what's best about Lush's shampoo bars. They smell beautiful. They're ridiculously economical and they last forever. Really, this is one Lush product where I think you can't go wrong. Lush's New shampoo bar sports a spciy, warming scent- think cinnamon and complementary spices. It's a really unusual, but really exceptional scent for a shampoo. The little puck fits in the palm of your hand, but don't be fooled. These shampoo bars last just about forever. So, don't be scared of the $9 price tag- you'll get $9 worth of shampoo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LUSH Enzymion Moisturizer; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: This is a great, light moisturizer, and my summer moisturizer of choice. The cream comes in a little pot and has a fresh, fruity scent. The formula is extremely light, so it doesn't feel heavy or clogging- especially good for when it's hot out. The only problem I had is that I found the product can separate somewhat and needs to be mixed back up a bit, but otherwise excellent. I've found that this isn't heavy enough for the winter (I have combination skin), but for the warmer months it is excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon, 1 oz; Brand: ; Review: I was really hoping this scent would be true to it's name, and that it would smell of redcurrant and basil. Wearing it, I smell neither one of those scents (both of which I love); it just smells generically perfumey on me. I love the idea of a redcurrant/basil scent, but this is not it. Your mileage may vary of course, but I highly recommend a test run before buying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Organix Grapefruit Conditioner, Mango Butter, 13 Ounce; Brand: Organix; Review: This conditioner smells good, a bit heavier on the blossom than the cherry part of cherry blossom, but it lacked the kind of moisturizing I look for in a conditioner. I had to use quite a bit just to cover my hair (which falls just below my shoulders) and when I rinsed it out my hair felt like wet straw. It was a bit better once my hair had dried, but it still lacked moisture. I've had better luck with other conditioners, and I'll stick to those.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Hair Shampoo For Long Hair 23.7 Fl Oz (Pack of 3); Brand: Herbal Essences; Review: I've had fabulous luck with this shampoo. I have long, dry, coarse hair. I've used HE Hello Hydration before, but never any of the others. I picked up this one a week ago, and I've been thrilled with how it works. The formula is really thick. Most importantly for me, when I lather up with this shampoo my hair doesn't tangle- it slides right back into place. It moisturized well and my hair felt fabulous both wet and dry. I'll definitely be trying out the matching conditioner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organix Grapefruit Conditioner, Mango Butter, 13 Ounce; Brand: Organix; Review: This conditioner smells good, a bit heavier on the blossom than the cherry part of cherry blossom, but it lacked the kind of moisturizing I look for in a conditioner. I had to use quite a bit just to cover my hair (which falls just below my shoulders) and when I rinsed it out my hair felt like wet straw. It was a bit better once my hair had dried, but it still lacked moisture. I've had better luck with other conditioners, and I'll stick to those.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Organix Grapefruit Conditioner, Mango Butter, 13 Ounce; Brand: Organix; Review: This conditioner smells good, a bit heavier on the blossom than the cherry part of cherry blossom, but it lacked the kind of moisturizing I look for in a conditioner. I had to use quite a bit just to cover my hair (which falls just below my shoulders) and when I rinsed it out my hair felt like wet straw. It was a bit better once my hair had dried, but it still lacked moisture. I've had better luck with other conditioners, and I'll stick to those.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Organix Grapefruit Conditioner, Mango Butter, 13 Ounce; Brand: Organix; Review: This conditioner smells good, a bit heavier on the blossom than the cherry part of cherry blossom, but it lacked the kind of moisturizing I look for in a conditioner. I had to use quite a bit just to cover my hair (which falls just below my shoulders) and when I rinsed it out my hair felt like wet straw. It was a bit better once my hair had dried, but it still lacked moisture. I've had better luck with other conditioners, and I'll stick to those.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remington S9520 Salon Collection Ceramic Hair Straightener with Pearl Infused Wide Plates, 2 Inch; Brand: ; Review: I have thick and wavy hair with a mind of its own. It takes a good straightener to bring any semblance of order to my hair. This straightener actually managed to do the job. There are lots of great features in this model. The temperature can be adjusted hotter or cooler in twenty-degree increments. I used it on the pre-set 380 and it worked just fine. It heats up in a matter of seconds. Within 20 seconds I was at full heat. No more waiting 5-10 minutes for my hair appliances to heat up! This model si thin, and relatively easy to manipulate. I would like it if the plates closed a bit tighter, but that might just be me. Best of all, this managed to straighten my hair with no need of products. I really can't ask for more than that. This straightener is an excellent value for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lilly Pulitzer Beachy By Lilly Pulitzer For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Oz; Brand: Lilly Pulitzer; Review: When I see "beach" themed perfumes I expect them to smell of coconuts and ocean notes. That makes this perfume a very pleasant surprise. Beachy doesn't smell like suntan lotion or marine notes, it's much softer and more complicated. It's a very fresh scent, one that's very easy to wear, and one that has more staying power than I was expecting. This is a delightful and unassuming perfume for daytime, especially well-suited to spring and summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remington CI95AC/2 Tstudio Salon Collection Pearl Digital Ceramic Curling Wand, 1/2 Inch - 1 Inch; Brand: Remington; Review: This curling iron has many excellent features. My two favorite are:1. Heats up fast2. Makes curls that lastTo expand- I am not a morning person, by any stretch of the imagination. There's pretty much no chance I'm going to get up 10 minutes earlier to wait for a curling iron to heat up. This one heats up almost instantaneously, which is fantastic. There's literally no waiting. My hair also has a hard time taking curls, but the high heat of this curling iron does seem to produce curls that last. I don't use a curling iron every day, but this is perfect for when I want to add a bit of curl. I have the straightening iron from the same line, and it works just as well. I would definitely buy other hair appliances in this line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY Damage & Color Repair Nourishing Conditioner, 12.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: My hair is long and thick, and it's dry. This conditioner made it soft and silky, so it performs well for me. I suspect it might be a bit too heavy for those with thin or fine hair. It has a pretty standard hair product smell- not offensive, left a bit of scent on my hair. It opens very easily in the shower, which is a plus. The only problem I had was in shipping the bottle opened and it leaked. As I got this form Vine, my shipping might be different from a regular order. The bottle really does need to be shrink-wrapped or otherwise held shut, as it snaps open far too easily. Not an issue for me getting a bottle I didn't pay for, but paying customers will need more effective packaging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY Total Care Nourishing Shampoo, 12.9 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: This shampoo cleaned my hair and left it soft. It lathered well, and it smelled good. The product is quite thick, and it doesn't take very much to do the job. The bottle opens easily, which is great in the shower, but not so great for shipping. My bottle arrived clearly having opened in transit- there was dried product all over my bottle. For those purchasing, Amazon should really consider shrink-wrapping the bottle for mailing. The easy flip open lid simply opens too easily to be safe during shipping. Otherwise quite a good product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY Damage & Color Repair Nourishing Shampoo, 12.9 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: This shampoo lathers thick and rich. A relatively small amount made a huge amount of lather. It's quite creamy, and it left my hair feeling quite nice and soft, not stripped. My hair is long and thick, with a tendency towards dry ends. This shampoo worked very well on it, and it smells fine. The scent is not very strong, and not offensive. The scent is not amazing, but certainly satisfactory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY Total Care Nourishing Conditioner, 12.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: This is a good all-purpose conditioner. It moisturizes well without being too thick or greasy. It spreads easily through my thick hair, and the scent is unoffensive. My hair feels silky and soft after using it, both wet and dry. I would definitely buy this conditioner again. The bottle is easy to hold and very easy to click open in the shower. The open/close tab is large and moves easily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Suave Naturals Rainforest Fresh Shampoo, 22.5 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: This shampoo did a good job cleaning my hair. It has a fairly intense fresh scent, and is reasonably unisex. I'd describe the scent as mostly fresh and plant-like, with some slightly fruity undertones. The formula is extremely thick and viscous. I was actually shocked at just how thick it was. It takes a little bit more action to work into the hair, but it works well. Twenty-two ounces is a lot of shampoo, and the bottle is surprisingly not bulky and easy to handle in the shower. Overall, I am satisfied.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Suave Naturals Rainforest Fresh Shampoo, 22.5 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: This shampoo did a good job cleaning my hair. It has a fairly intense fresh scent, and is reasonably unisex. I'd describe the scent as mostly fresh and plant-like, with some slightly fruity undertones. The formula is extremely thick and viscous. I was actually shocked at just how thick it was. It takes a little bit more action to work into the hair, but it works well. Twenty-two ounces is a lot of shampoo, and the bottle is surprisingly not bulky and easy to handle in the shower. Overall, I am satisfied.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Suave Naturals Rainforest Fresh Conditioner, 22.5 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: This is a good conditioner. It left my hair soft and manageable. I used it with the matching shampoo, and the scent of the conditioner is less intense than the shampoo. It has more powdery notes. It's basically a fresh-plantlike scent with some powder notes. The formula is quite thin. This was surprising since the shampoo is very thick. I didn't expect the conditioner to be so runny. Still, it worked well, and smelled nice, so I can't complain. The bottle is quite big- there's plenty in here to last for some time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This condition works well in my hair- it conditioned it and left it soft. In the shower it has a soft, non-oily texture, and it spread through my hair easily. The bottle is easy to hold and manipulate in the shower. I ended up giving this four stars because the scent is not my favorite. I tend to prefer floral/fruit/herbal scents, and this has a scent that's kind of perfumey and hard to describe. I'm guessing that this is the scent of argan oil. All in all, this product works well, and if you like the scent, you're good to go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Shampoo 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This shampoo cleaned my hair nicely, and it appears to be maintaining my color just fine. The shampoo is thick and opaque, and it comes out of the bottle very quickly (little squeezing required, as I learned). It produces a nice lather and rinses easily. My main complaint with this shampoo is the scent. I don't care for it and it's too heavy. When I used the shampoo and conditioner together the scent stayed on my hair for quite some time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Conditioner 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This conditioner worked on my hair just fine- it left it soft and moisturized. My main issue is the scent- it's REALLY strong, and I don't care for it. It's quite a heady scent, and several hours after washing my hair (I used this conditioner as well as the matching shampoo) I can still smell it. It's too bad- I like what this does for my hair, but I don't like the scent enough to keep using it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Shampoo 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This shampoo cleaned my hair nicely, and it appears to be maintaining my color just fine. The shampoo is thick and opaque, and it comes out of the bottle very quickly (little squeezing required, as I learned). It produces a nice lather and rinses easily. My main complaint with this shampoo is the scent. I don't care for it and it's too heavy. When I used the shampoo and conditioner together the scent stayed on my hair for quite some time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Shampoo 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This shampoo cleaned my hair nicely, and it appears to be maintaining my color just fine. The shampoo is thick and opaque, and it comes out of the bottle very quickly (little squeezing required, as I learned). It produces a nice lather and rinses easily. My main complaint with this shampoo is the scent. I don't care for it and it's too heavy. When I used the shampoo and conditioner together the scent stayed on my hair for quite some time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Conditioner 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This conditioner worked on my hair just fine- it left it soft and moisturized. My main issue is the scent- it's REALLY strong, and I don't care for it. It's quite a heady scent, and several hours after washing my hair (I used this conditioner as well as the matching shampoo) I can still smell it. It's too bad- I like what this does for my hair, but I don't like the scent enough to keep using it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Conditioner 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: This conditioner worked on my hair just fine- it left it soft and moisturized. My main issue is the scent- it's REALLY strong, and I don't care for it. It's quite a heady scent, and several hours after washing my hair (I used this conditioner as well as the matching shampoo) I can still smell it. It's too bad- I like what this does for my hair, but I don't like the scent enough to keep using it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simple Smoothing Facial Scrub, 5 Ounce (Pack of 2); Brand: Simple; Review: This scrub has a thick but not greasy moisturizing base and fine granules for effective but not excessive exfoliation. It smoothed easily onto my face, and rinsed off easily too. My face feels soft now, and I had no adverse reactions. This product has no added perfumes, but users should be aware that there is a scent, though it is a light one. I think it smells a bit cucumber-ish, which I find pleasant for skin care products, and it works well aesthetically with the green packaging (yeah, I like stuff like that). I actually wish the scent was stronger, but I understand that this is meant to be a scent-free product. That's just my own personal preference. I was pleasantly surprised at how large the tube is- much larger than most facial care products, so it should last for a bit of time. All in all, I'm happy with this scrub.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: So, I'm quite happy with how this shampoo worked on my hair. It left my hair clean and soft. I used it with the matching conditioner, and by all accounts my hair looks great. So, top marks for functionality. The fly in the ointment is that I hate the smell of this shampoo (and its matching conditioner). It's a hard scent to describe, very heavy and strong. I can smell it on my hair hours after washing. As much as I like the way this shampoo works I won't be using it anymore because of the scent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: So, I'm quite happy with how this shampoo worked on my hair. It left my hair clean and soft. I used it with the matching conditioner, and by all accounts my hair looks great. So, top marks for functionality. The fly in the ointment is that I hate the smell of this shampoo (and its matching conditioner). It's a hard scent to describe, very heavy and strong. I can smell it on my hair hours after washing. As much as I like the way this shampoo works I won't be using it anymore because of the scent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo 28 oz; Brand: Suave; Review: So, I'm quite happy with how this shampoo worked on my hair. It left my hair clean and soft. I used it with the matching conditioner, and by all accounts my hair looks great. So, top marks for functionality. The fly in the ointment is that I hate the smell of this shampoo (and its matching conditioner). It's a hard scent to describe, very heavy and strong. I can smell it on my hair hours after washing. As much as I like the way this shampoo works I won't be using it anymore because of the scent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simple Exfoliating Wipes, 25 Count (Pack of 2); Brand: Simple; Review: I guess I don't really get the point of these wipes. They're supposed to be exfoliating, but I am supposed to use them as a cleanser? Do they moisturize? I can't really tell. The experience of using them is akin to wiping a baby wipe across the face- I had a hard time enjoying it. As promised, they are scent-free. When I finished using the wipe my skin didn't feel any softer or better, and I can't really discern a great benefit. For better facial cleansing I would recommendSimple Smoothing Facial Scrub, 5 Ounce (Pack of 2)- it's made by the same folks, and it has a nice exfoliating effect without the diaper wipe experience. I found that the scrub worked better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dove Bar Soap, Rebalance, 8 Count; Brand: Dove; Review: This soap has a wonderful plum blossom scent. The scent is a fruity floral, and it's really, really strong in the box. When I got the package I could smell the soap through the soap box, plastic, and outer box. This is not for the faint of scent. When I opened a bar and put it in the bathroom it scented the entire room. Once the soap is wet the scent does calm down, and it produced an okay lather, though certainly not the best I've seen. Also, the bar is purple, which is a nice plus. Basically, the best reason to buy this soap is the scent. It's lovely and feminine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tresemme Keratin Smooth Infusing Shampoo, 25 Ounce; Brand: TRESemme; Review: As the title of my review suggests, this shampoo both smells and works wonderfully. The formula is quite thick and rich, but it lathers up easily and nicely on the head, and rinses clean. I used this shampoo with the matching conditionerTresemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Conditioner, 25 Ounce, and my hair felt amazingly clean and soft. I'm also loving the scent of fruits with a slight perfume. The scent isn't an easy one to describe, but it is lovely.I'm generally a user of cheap shampoo and conditioner, and my hair usually does just fine with that. Using this shampoo is a pleasure, though, and this may convince me that there's something in buying more upmarket hair products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRESemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Conditioner, 25 oz; Brand: TRESemme; Review: I used this conditioner in conjunction with the matching shampoo:Tresemme Keratin Smooth Infusing Shampoo, 25 Ounce. It produced a head of soft and well-conditioned hair. The smell was lovely and not too heavy. My only complaint is that my hair afterward had that it's so clean and soft that I can't really style it feeling. Really, though, that's not much of a complaint, and I wore my hair down instead of in a ponytail. I would definitely buy this again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dove Color Care Daily Treatment Conditioner, 8 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: This is a thick, rich conditioner. It comes in a tube, and out of the tube it has a consistency closer to paste than to a liquid. I found that it spread through my hair easily, and a little goes a long way. The scent is decent- I think it smells sort of like coconut. In any case, it conditioned my hair well. I'm not sure that it's prolonging the life of my color, but it doesn't seem to be stripping it, and that's enough for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dove Hair Shampoo, Color Repair, 12 Ounce (Pack of 6); Brand: Dove; Review: This shampoo cleans my hair nicely. It left it feeling both clean and soft, which is nice. The scent is decent- it's a sort of coconut scent, one I'd describe as soft. The packaging indicates that this is a "lower sulfate" shampoo, and that is evident. This shampoo does not lather as much as others. I'm not sure who the "lower sulfate" bit is meant to attract. I've found that either people don't care or they don't want sulfates, period. Still, if you're looking for a good value drugstore shampoo, this is a good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy Frizz Control Nourishing Shampoo, 12.9 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: I've used a number of different formulas in this line of shampoos and conditioners. They all work nicely, and this one was no exception. It cleaned my hair well, and it was easy to work through my hair. As far as anti-frizz goes, I'm not convinced that this is any better than any other shampoo. I've got some frizz issues and I still needed to use an anti-frizz serum. Still, it wasn't detrimental. The scent is a generic sort of fresh-shampoo scent. All in all, this shampoo provides good value, and is a good choice if you're looking for a drugstore shampoo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy Frizz Control Nourishing Daily Conditioner, 12.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: This conditioner made my hair soft and manageable. I've used a number of different products in this line, and I've found this conditioner to be comparable to the others. I didn't think that this conditioner was necessarily any more frizz-controlling than the others (I've used the color care, the extra moisturizing, and the normal hair one). It's a good conditioner, and one I'd definitely buy when in the market for a drugstore conditioner, just don't expect it to be a frizz-managing miracle-worker, because it is not. Overall, good value and works well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy Frizz Control Nourishing Shampoo, 12.9 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: I've used a number of different formulas in this line of shampoos and conditioners. They all work nicely, and this one was no exception. It cleaned my hair well, and it was easy to work through my hair. As far as anti-frizz goes, I'm not convinced that this is any better than any other shampoo. I've got some frizz issues and I still needed to use an anti-frizz serum. Still, it wasn't detrimental. The scent is a generic sort of fresh-shampoo scent. All in all, this shampoo provides good value, and is a good choice if you're looking for a drugstore shampoo.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dove Color Care Leave On Conditioner, 4 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: I have been using this leave-in conditioner as a sort of anti-frizz treatment. When my hair is having frizz issues I've been smoothing some through my hair. The results are pretty good. This stuff smells nice, and it smooths through hair easily. It didn't completely obliterate my frizz, but it made a good dent, enough that I would consider it useful. This stuff is supposed to be a "color care" product. I have no idea how much it's contributing to preserving my color, but it doesn't seem to be hurting it, so I'm happy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Method Gel Hand Wash 12oz, Sweet Water (Pack of 6); Brand: Method; Review: This soap has a classic fresh, slightly sea-like scent. It lathers nicely and rinses clean. My main issue with method hand soaps is that the pump dispenses an awkward amount- not quite enough to wash one's hands, yet two pumps is too much. I've not had this problem with any other pump soap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ecotools Smooth Detangler Paddle Brush; Brand: EcoTools; Review: This brush has a huge head- it's the biggest brush I've ever used. I've sometimes had problems in the past with this sort of bristle- plastic, with a rounded top. I've found that sort of bristle to rip at tangles. This brush is much better in that department than others I've tried with similar bristles. There's still SOME ripping at tangles, which is why I gave this four instead of five stars. That ripping is particularly an issue on wet hair. In general, though, I love the large size, which is great for my long, thick hair.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EcoTools Eye Enhancing Duo Brush Set; Brand: EcoTools; Review: This little brush set is great for creating beautiful eyeshadow applications. Two brushes are double-sided giving four different brush shapes. These brushes can do just about anything I would want to do with my eyeshadow, and they offer good control in a compact size. They come in a little plastic envelope that is useful for traveling. These meet my needs perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dove go fresh Revive Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Twin Pack, 5.2 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: This deodorant slides on easily, is non-irritating, and offers good wetness/odor protection. It keeps me fresh all day. The scent is t not as fruity as I might like. It smells more like figs than pomegranates, which is a shame. It's not horrible, it just could be better. It's certainly inoffensive enough that I'm happy to wear it. I ordered this particular scent because it was the only one Amazon had available in value packs through subscribe and save. I'd definitely order this Dove deodorant again, but I'd probably seek out a different, fresher scent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dove go fresh Revive Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Twin Pack, 5.2 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: This deodorant slides on easily, is non-irritating, and offers good wetness/odor protection. It keeps me fresh all day. The scent is t not as fruity as I might like. It smells more like figs than pomegranates, which is a shame. It's not horrible, it just could be better. It's certainly inoffensive enough that I'm happy to wear it. I ordered this particular scent because it was the only one Amazon had available in value packs through subscribe and save. I'd definitely order this Dove deodorant again, but I'd probably seek out a different, fresher scent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Seaweed and Lotus Blossom Shampoo, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: This shampoo had a very nice, fresh scent- a mix of marine notes and florals. It is a bit thinner than other shampoos I've used, not necessarily surprising, as it is intended for fine hair. It lathered up nicely, and it got my hair clean. While there was nothing outstanding about this shampoo, it did the job, and it comes at a great price. A good choice for bargain shampoo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Seaweed and Lotus Blossom Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: This conditioner says it is for fine hair and that it adds body. I can verify that the formula is quite thin and runny, definitely good for people who need minimal conditioning. I had to add a bit more than usual to get the job done, but in the end my hair was conditioned. The scent was pleasant- fresh with marine and floral notes. I didn't notice any real addition of body, but I'm not suffering in that department. Someone with finer, limper hair may have better analysis on that point. This is a good choice for a bargain conditioner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Awapuhi Ginger and Honeysuckle Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: Wow, this conditioner smells really good! It has a warm, spicy scent, that is just delightful. I wish it lasted longer on my hair. It does a fine job of conditioning. This conditioner is meant specifically for anti-breakage. I don't have huge hair breakage problems, so I can't really comment on that, but it did do a good job of conditioning, which is the main thing I want from my conditioner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Awapuhi Ginger and Honeysuckle Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: Wow, this conditioner smells really good! It has a warm, spicy scent, that is just delightful. I wish it lasted longer on my hair. It does a fine job of conditioning. This conditioner is meant specifically for anti-breakage. I don't have huge hair breakage problems, so I can't really comment on that, but it did do a good job of conditioning, which is the main thing I want from my conditioner.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, 1.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Olay; Review: This moisturizer has a beautiful floral fragrance. The fragrance is quite strong (which is something I love in facial care products, but I know that's not true for everyone). This is the first time that I've used a gel moisturizer. In the jar it looks more or less like a cream, but it definitely feels unique when going on. It sinks into the skin very easily. One of the main differences between this moisturizer and a standard cream is that this dries very quickly. There's no real waiting for it to sink in. Skin feels absolutely dry to the touch shortly after applying. This is certainly a benefit for those who wish to use it under makeup. I found that once the moisturizer had dried my skin felt somewhat tight, rather than soft. I have been using this moisturizer at night, and in the morning there's really no difference in my skin. With most moisturizers I put on before bed I wake up with my skin feeling noticeably soft. That's not the case here. When all is said and done, I'm not really seeing benefits from this moisturizer, and I will likely return to what I was using before.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, 1.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Olay; Review: This moisturizer has a beautiful floral fragrance. The fragrance is quite strong (which is something I love in facial care products, but I know that's not true for everyone). This is the first time that I've used a gel moisturizer. In the jar it looks more or less like a cream, but it definitely feels unique when going on. It sinks into the skin very easily. One of the main differences between this moisturizer and a standard cream is that this dries very quickly. There's no real waiting for it to sink in. Skin feels absolutely dry to the touch shortly after applying. This is certainly a benefit for those who wish to use it under makeup. I found that once the moisturizer had dried my skin felt somewhat tight, rather than soft. I have been using this moisturizer at night, and in the morning there's really no difference in my skin. With most moisturizers I put on before bed I wake up with my skin feeling noticeably soft. That's not the case here. When all is said and done, I'm not really seeing benefits from this moisturizer, and I will likely return to what I was using before.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, 1.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Olay; Review: This moisturizer has a beautiful floral fragrance. The fragrance is quite strong (which is something I love in facial care products, but I know that's not true for everyone). This is the first time that I've used a gel moisturizer. In the jar it looks more or less like a cream, but it definitely feels unique when going on. It sinks into the skin very easily. One of the main differences between this moisturizer and a standard cream is that this dries very quickly. There's no real waiting for it to sink in. Skin feels absolutely dry to the touch shortly after applying. This is certainly a benefit for those who wish to use it under makeup. I found that once the moisturizer had dried my skin felt somewhat tight, rather than soft. I have been using this moisturizer at night, and in the morning there's really no difference in my skin. With most moisturizers I put on before bed I wake up with my skin feeling noticeably soft. That's not the case here. When all is said and done, I'm not really seeing benefits from this moisturizer, and I will likely return to what I was using before.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner, 12 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: I used this conditioner in conjunction with the matching Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo. I found the shampoo to be quite drying, so the conditioner had a significant job to do. This conditioner is quite thin, as is expected of a volumizing conditioner. It did an okay job on my hair, but not wonderful. In all honestly, the matching shampoo was so harsh on my hair that I'm not sure the conditioner ever had a chance. My hair was not bouncier, nor was it silkier (again, though, I think some of that blame can be placed on the shampoo). This conditioner does smell good- with a pleasing fresh scent. If you want a light conditioner, my advice would be to use this conditioner with a different shampoo (Dove or otherwise, I've found some of Dove's other shampoos to be quite good).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner, 12 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: I used this conditioner in conjunction with the matching Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo. I found the shampoo to be quite drying, so the conditioner had a significant job to do. This conditioner is quite thin, as is expected of a volumizing conditioner. It did an okay job on my hair, but not wonderful. In all honestly, the matching shampoo was so harsh on my hair that I'm not sure the conditioner ever had a chance. My hair was not bouncier, nor was it silkier (again, though, I think some of that blame can be placed on the shampoo). This conditioner does smell good- with a pleasing fresh scent. If you want a light conditioner, my advice would be to use this conditioner with a different shampoo (Dove or otherwise, I've found some of Dove's other shampoos to be quite good).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner, 12 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: I used this conditioner in conjunction with the matching Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo. I found the shampoo to be quite drying, so the conditioner had a significant job to do. This conditioner is quite thin, as is expected of a volumizing conditioner. It did an okay job on my hair, but not wonderful. In all honestly, the matching shampoo was so harsh on my hair that I'm not sure the conditioner ever had a chance. My hair was not bouncier, nor was it silkier (again, though, I think some of that blame can be placed on the shampoo). This conditioner does smell good- with a pleasing fresh scent. If you want a light conditioner, my advice would be to use this conditioner with a different shampoo (Dove or otherwise, I've found some of Dove's other shampoos to be quite good).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo, 12 Ounce; Brand: Dove; Review: Good points about this shampoo: It smells great. Really great. It's got a wonderful fresh scent with just a hint of floral that is non-offensive and pleasant in the mornings. I would love more hair products scented with a similar fragrance. The bottle is also aesthetically pleasing. The blue top part of the bottle is actually translucent, and you can see the product inside. I love that.Bad points about this shampoo: it absolutely stripped my hair. When I used it my hair felt like dry straw that would never be silky again. It seemed to leach all the moisture out of my hair. This shampoo is also more difficult to use than average. In the bottle the shampoo looks kind of like hair gel, and that's because it actually has the consistency of hair gel. It is much thicker than any other volumizing shampoo I have ever used, and it is very hard to work through the hair. I did managed to get it worked over my scalp, but it was hard to get it down through my shoulder-length hair. I suspect this product works best for those with short hair.Overall, this was not a good shampoo for me at all. I've added an extra star for great scent and good packaging.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This conditioner smells nice, like coconut. That's really where the good parts end. I found this conditioner to have a very strange and not very pleasant texture. It was like chunks swimming in a thin base, almost as if the stuff was not properly emulsified. I tried shaking the bottle (which sounded like shaking a bottle of water, not the thicker substances I associate with conditioner), but that made no difference. I had to use quite a bit of product to get it through my hair, as the base was so thin and watery. I usually leave conditoner on my hair for about 5 minutes while I wash the rest of myself in the shower. While the conditioner was sitting on my hair I noticed that there were chunks that had not fully rubbed into my hair, they were basically just sitting on it. The best analogy I can come up with for the texture is that it was like soft tofu in miso soup. I'm not really sure if there was something wrong with the bottle of conditioner I received, or if this is the way it is supposed to be. It was not particularly pleasant to use. After the shower my hair looked and felt okay, so it must have done an okay job conditioning, but I really hated the texture, and will not be using it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toni&Guy Cleanse Shampoo for Damaged Hair, 8.5 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Toni & Guy; Review: This is quite a good shampoo for dry hair. It has a strong floral scent, I'd put the emphasis on strong. I was happy with it- I love strongly scented products, but I realize that it will not be to everyone's taste. The lather this shampoo creates is a bit different from what I'm used to. Rather than producing foam, it produced more of a cream. It left my hair clean and smelling great. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toni&Guy Nourish Conditioner for Damaged Hair, 8.5 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Toni & Guy; Review: This conditioner is much thinner than what I normally expect for dry hair. Still, I went ahead and applied it, and was quite pleased with the results. This conditioned just as well as any thick conditioner I've used. It left my hair feeling soft and smooth. This has a fairly complex floral scent, and it's a strong scent. I found it to be pleasant. All in all this is a great conditioner for dry hair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Macadamia Oil and White Orchid Conditioner, 12.6 Ounce; Brand: Suave; Review: This conditioner does a good job of getting my hair soft and smooth. It works in easily, and left my hair feeling silky. My only real complaint is with the scent. The scent is described as macadamia and white orchid, but it's much more of the former than the latter. I smell a lot of nuts, and not very much orchid. I'm not a fan of a conditioner that smells like a snack. In sum, the formula is good, but I can't get over the scent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Paradise By Estee Lauder For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Oz.; Brand: Estee Lauder; Review: This definitely appears to be a love or hate thing and I love it- lots of tropical floral notes, and it lasts for quite a long time. I think this smells much "younger" than most floral perfumes, but it seems I might be in a minority on that one. I love this perfume, and it has become a favorite. I love the rainbow-colored bottle. Delightful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romance by Ralph Lauren for Women, Eau De Parfum Natural Spray, 1.7 Ounce; Brand: RALPH LAUREN; Review: This is a fresh, crisp floral with distinct perfumey notes underneath. This is a nice enough scent, but it really isn't anything special to me. It's one feminine floral perfume out of many. I don't mind wearing it, but it doesn't really do anything for me either. Pleasant, but not special.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vera Wang Princess By Vera Wang For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 OZ; Brand: Vera Wang; Review: Many of the notes in this perfume are really pretty- I like the fruity and floral notes. The overall effect of them is fresh and feminine. The one thing I'm not happy with is the vanilla note- it doesn't blend well with the others, so I go back and forth between smelling fruity/floral and smelling vanilla, and it's heavy and powdery on me. For me, the vanilla ruined what would have otherwise been a very nice perfume.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: With Love by Hilary Duff for Women 3.3 oz Eau de Parfum Spray; Brand: Hilary Duff; Review: This fragrance isn't bad. I wasn't sure what I would think of it, but I like it more than I thought it would (I, too, had to get over the Hilary Duff thing). People who describe it as soft are so right- this scent was tremendously soft on me. It was so soft, in fact, that I almost couldn't smell it, even after I'd just put it on. I really do like the scent of coconut milk mixed with wood. It's a nice and somewhat unusual fragrance. I just wish that it was stronger. If it was stronger I'd purchase a full bottle.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Daisy By Marc Jacobs for Women Eau De Toilette Spray, 1.7 -Ounce; Brand: MARC JACOBS; Review: I love this fragrance. It's light and clean, airy and sunny, very reminiscent of a sunny summer day. The notes are smooth, slightly aquatic, and a little bit powdery. This is such a young and happy fragrance, and yes, the bottle is adorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Ounces; Brand: Dolce & Gabbana; Review: Add this to the files of perfumes almost everyone loves except me. I wish I loved this more than I did, but I just don't. I love the citrus topnotes that I smell on first sniff, but underneath those there's this weird musky smell that's not light and summery at all- more masculine and after-shavey. When wearing this I ended up smelling like a man, and I'd rather smell this scent on a guy than on me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romance by Ralph Lauren for Women, Eau De Parfum Natural Spray, 1.7 Ounce; Brand: RALPH LAUREN; Review: This is a fresh, crisp floral with distinct perfumey notes underneath. This is a nice enough scent, but it really isn't anything special to me. It's one feminine floral perfume out of many. I don't mind wearing it, but it doesn't really do anything for me either. Pleasant, but not special.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romance by Ralph Lauren for Women, Eau De Parfum Natural Spray, 1.7 Ounce; Brand: RALPH LAUREN; Review: This is a fresh, crisp floral with distinct perfumey notes underneath. This is a nice enough scent, but it really isn't anything special to me. It's one feminine floral perfume out of many. I don't mind wearing it, but it doesn't really do anything for me either. Pleasant, but not special.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vera Wang Princess By Vera Wang For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 OZ; Brand: Vera Wang; Review: Many of the notes in this perfume are really pretty- I like the fruity and floral notes. The overall effect of them is fresh and feminine. The one thing I'm not happy with is the vanilla note- it doesn't blend well with the others, so I go back and forth between smelling fruity/floral and smelling vanilla, and it's heavy and powdery on me. For me, the vanilla ruined what would have otherwise been a very nice perfume.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vera Wang Princess By Vera Wang For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 OZ; Brand: Vera Wang; Review: Many of the notes in this perfume are really pretty- I like the fruity and floral notes. The overall effect of them is fresh and feminine. The one thing I'm not happy with is the vanilla note- it doesn't blend well with the others, so I go back and forth between smelling fruity/floral and smelling vanilla, and it's heavy and powdery on me. For me, the vanilla ruined what would have otherwise been a very nice perfume.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women, Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.6-Ounce Bottle; Brand: Narciso Rodriguez; Review: This smells weird on me- really, really weird. I think the notes are floral but they smell like plastic on me. The fragrance is described as musky, but I can't smell a bit of musk. Using this was not a pleasant experience, so needless to say, I won't be doing so again.This is one of those situations where I'm really sad because a scent that so many see as very sophisticated just does not work on me at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gwen Stefani L By Gwen Stefani For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4-Ounces; Brand: Gwen Stefani; Review: Not for me! Not for me at all! On me it smelled like hairspray, weird alcohol-like notes and all. This was a perfume I had to wash off. Nope, nope, nope. It makes me kind of sad, because the bottle is pretty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nina By Nina Ricci For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.7-Ounces; Brand: Nina Ricci; Review: This perfume comes in the cutest bottle- a lovely little red apple. I'm not so fond of the scent, however. The apple note is very pleasant, but there are weird sharp overtones that seem to overpower everything, especially the apple. If the apple note was stronger and the sharp notes weaker I'd like this a whole lot better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey; Brand: Clinique; Review: Well, I have to say, this totally lives up to the hype. It goes on smooth and light, and feels fantastic on my lips. The color looks great- it comes out a light, sheer red/purple on my lips. Looks great, feels great- this is a great daytime lipstick. For nighttime I'd want something a bit darker and more dramatic (this really is sheer). Gotta say, this has now become an essential for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo 33.8 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Herbal Essences; Review: This is one of the most moisturizing shampoos I've used. I've got this thick, dry, and wavy hair, and it requires some serious moisture. And I've found it with this shampoo. My hair definitely needs a shampoo and conditioner purpose-built for dry hair, and I've had good luck with this shampoo-conditioner combination. In addition to its moisturizing qualities, I"m loving the scent of this shampoo- coconut orchid, which turns out to be a lovely combination. The coconut note isn't too sweet, nor is the orchid, which makes for a lovely soft scent. I will surely buy this again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100% Pure S100% Pure Seafoam Facial Cleanser, Organic Lavender (3.4 oz); Brand: 100% Pure; Review: When my face needs serious cleansing, because it's oily, dirty, or just feels blah, that's when I reach for this cleanser. This is without question a cleanser with kick. Mud-based, it's got mint essential oils which give it a tingly sensation on the face, along with some small bits that exfoliate gently. I wet my face, and begin rubbing dabs of this on my skin. You'll want to start with less than you think you need- the mint is soooo tingly that too much is not a good idea. After putting it on I let it tingle for about 15 seconds, and then rinse off. My skin feels very soft, cleansed, and the remnants of the mint tingle. For those with dryer or sensitive skins, I wouldn't recommend this product. It's what I use as my strong cleanser, and I have combination skin. I can't use this every day, it's a bit too much. For everyone else, though, it's great to have on hand when you want your skin to feel really, really clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 6.7fl.oz./200ml; Brand: DHC; Review: Like everyone else I'm pretty well amazed and pretty well impressed by this product. I, too, was skeptical about using oil to cleanse my breakout-prone skin, but not to worry. It works like a dream, foams up a little with the application of water, rinses away clean, and leaves my skin so soft and clean that it feels wonderful. I'm so glad I tried this; I'm a believer now, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder -- 9g; Brand: Bare Escentuals; Review: This is a nice enough loose powder, but that's about all it is: nice enough. Yes, it does make my skin look smoother, more even, and it reduces shininess. But all powders do that, and this one doesn't seem to have any greater effects beyond any other powder I've tried. I found that it wore off rather quickly. For me, this simply wasn't worth the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder -- 9g; Brand: Bare Escentuals; Review: This is a nice enough loose powder, but that's about all it is: nice enough. Yes, it does make my skin look smoother, more even, and it reduces shininess. But all powders do that, and this one doesn't seem to have any greater effects beyond any other powder I've tried. I found that it wore off rather quickly. For me, this simply wasn't worth the price.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder -- 9g; Brand: Bare Escentuals; Review: This is a nice enough loose powder, but that's about all it is: nice enough. Yes, it does make my skin look smoother, more even, and it reduces shininess. But all powders do that, and this one doesn't seem to have any greater effects beyond any other powder I've tried. I found that it wore off rather quickly. For me, this simply wasn't worth the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, Rhubarb; Brand: Burt's Bees; Review: The formula of this lip gloss is nice enough, and I like the mint tingle, as others have mentioned. I bought this in Rhubarb, as it looked like it might be a darkish pink. Unfortunately the color is all wrong on me- it's much brighter on that it appears to be in the tube, and it just looks garish. I might purchase another one, but only in a much different color.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, Rhubarb; Brand: Burt's Bees; Review: The formula of this lip gloss is nice enough, and I like the mint tingle, as others have mentioned. I bought this in Rhubarb, as it looked like it might be a darkish pink. Unfortunately the color is all wrong on me- it's much brighter on that it appears to be in the tube, and it just looks garish. I might purchase another one, but only in a much different color.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, Rhubarb; Brand: Burt's Bees; Review: The formula of this lip gloss is nice enough, and I like the mint tingle, as others have mentioned. I bought this in Rhubarb, as it looked like it might be a darkish pink. Unfortunately the color is all wrong on me- it's much brighter on that it appears to be in the tube, and it just looks garish. I might purchase another one, but only in a much different color.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Warm Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.Note: I used both the Warm Blonde and Cool Blonde formulations, and had exactly the same results with both.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Cool Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Warm Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.Note: I used both the Warm Blonde and Cool Blonde formulations, and had exactly the same results with both.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Warm Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.Note: I used both the Warm Blonde and Cool Blonde formulations, and had exactly the same results with both.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Warm Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.Note: I used both the Warm Blonde and Cool Blonde formulations, and had exactly the same results with both.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Warm Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.Note: I used both the Warm Blonde and Cool Blonde formulations, and had exactly the same results with both.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color, Glosser Warm Blonde, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: John Frieda; Review: To be honest, I'm not sure if this product is worth it. This shampoo-in stuff is supposed to help extend the life of color. I tend to have more problems with hair growth and obvious roots, but my color certainly fades some too, so I was hoping this could help restore some life. I used in the shower as directed, and I'm not sure that I'm really getting much for results. I think maybe I see some brightening, but it's hard to tell. In other words, there may be some slight results, but if so, they're so subtle that it's hard for me to say for certain. Given the subtlety, I can't say with honesty that it's worth the money. I was somewhat confused as to whether I was properly a cool blonde or a warm blonde (I tried both) and I can say that the results are subtle enough that it doesn't much matter if you choose one or the other.Note: I used both the Warm Blonde and Cool Blonde formulations, and had exactly the same results with both.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tresemme 7 Day Keratin Smooth Conditioner, 9 Ounce; Brand: TRESemme; Review: In general, I've been pleased with Tresemme's shampoos and conditioners. This one worked as well as others I have tried. I have thick, dry, frizzy hair, and this conditioner promises to work in conjunction with flat ironing to keep hair smooth. What I found was that this worked as well as other anti-frizz shampoos I've used. It's results were not extraordinary, but they were well in line with what I expect from a decent anti-frizz conditioner. Other than that, this conditioner smells good and smooths on easily. Decent results, but not earth-shattering.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tresemme 7 Day Keratin Smooth Shampoo, 9 Ounce; Brand: TRESemme; Review: This shampoo promises to smooth out frizz and to keep hair smoother, even after three shampoos. I found it to be a good shampoo, it got my hair clean and it certainly did not exacerbate any frizziness. I'm not convinced by the miracle claims of helping to keep flat ironed hair straight through three shampoos. It's a good shampoo, it lathers nicely, and it smells good, but it's no miracle product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clean & Clear Oil-Absorbing Sheets, 50 Count (Pack of 2); Brand: Clean & Clear; Review: These are about the best oil-blotting sheets on the market, as far as I'm concerned. They're a bit more resilient than those with a more tissue-paper type consistency, and they really mop up the oil well. These weren't the first product of this type on the market, but I'm convinced they're the best. And they're available at the drugstore! I'll definitely keep buying these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philosophy Coconut Frosting Shampoo/Shower Gel/Bubble Bath, 16 Ounces; Brand: Philosophy; Review: I love the smell of this. This shower gel/shampoo smells just like a cantaloupe- very fresh and summery. The formula is luxurious- it's very rich and thick, and bubbles up well in to a moisturizing lather. I'm a big fan of Philosophy's 3-in-1 line, and I really like this scent in particular.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karma Handmade Soap by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: I love this soap. I like Lush's Karma fragrance (orange and patchouli), but this is my absolute favorite version of this fragrance. The soap is amber-colored glycerin, and leaves behind the most intoxicating Karma smell. It's particularly effective when used as a hand soap- the scent literally lingers for hours afterwards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karma Komba Solid Shampoo by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: This solid shampoo smells just like Lush's Karma fragrance- orange and patchouli. I find the patchouli to be a bit heavier in the shampoo than in some other Lush products. The bar makes a nice lather and lasts a really long time. The bar is also bright green, which is nice.The downsides are: first, that this is a love or hate fragrance. I happen to like it, but it's not to everyone's taste. Second, this is a strongly scented shampoo, and it's hard to find a complementary conditioner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Body Wash with Natural Oatmeal, 18 Ounce; Brand: Aveeno; Review: This lotion does what it says. It's really, really moisturizing and soothing for dry winter skin. I've got a few dry patches that only Aveeno seems to be able to sort out. It is absolutely unscented, as well. I don't tend to like unscented lotions, so I add some perfume oil to mine, and it still works really well. This is absolutely essential for me in the winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karma Komba Solid Shampoo by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: This solid shampoo smells just like Lush's Karma fragrance- orange and patchouli. I find the patchouli to be a bit heavier in the shampoo than in some other Lush products. The bar makes a nice lather and lasts a really long time. The bar is also bright green, which is nice.The downsides are: first, that this is a love or hate fragrance. I happen to like it, but it's not to everyone's taste. Second, this is a strongly scented shampoo, and it's hard to find a complementary conditioner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Frieda Collection Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Straight or Curly Styles Finishing Creme; Brand: Frizz-Ease; Review: This works on dry hair, which is a very good thing indeed. A little blob of it smoothed through my dry hair really gets rid of the frizz. This does seem to work better on blown-dry hair than on air-dried hair. I find the smell to be a bit noxious, but you only use a little blob, so that's not a huge issue (though it is SUCH a pleasure to use products that smell good). If this was a product that could be used on wet or dry hair it would be a wonder product for me, but as it is it lacks that versatility. That said, I still don't want to be without it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Shampoo by LUSH; Brand: LUSH Cosmetics; Review: This is a really interesting and original shampoo. It has huge hunks of salt suspended in a creamy base, which give a really invigorating scalp massage. The scent is light and fresh- I think it smells of clean laundry. My only complaint is that I have to use quite a bit of this to really get it worked through my hair, which is unfortunate because the shampoo is rather pricey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
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Title: adidas Men's Adissage SC Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: So comfy! I wear these inside the house all day and outside gardening! My feet are spoiled by the cushions!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Adissage SC Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: So comfy! I wear these inside the house all day and outside gardening! My feet are spoiled by the cushions!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Sleeveless Tunic Tops Reg and Plus Size Tunic Tops for Women - USA; Brand: Simlu; Review: I'm living in this shirt this summer! It's super soft and really comfortable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mordenmiss Women's Knit Sweater Dress Baggy Flared Shift Pullover; Brand: Mordenmiss; Review: I couldn't be more pleased! This dress is so well made and with such quality material! I was very impressed! I can't wait to show it off!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mordenmiss Women's Doll Collar Casual Sleeveless Top with Big Pockets; Brand: Mordenmiss; Review: This is my favorite dress/shirt! It is so light-weight and comfortable! I wear it everywhere! I'm going to get another in a different color. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Paws Aboard Neoprene Doggy Red Life Jacket; Brand: Paws Aboard; Review: I bought the XLarge and it fits perfect! Max weighs ~ 110#. Very well made, high quality life vest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Gear Tri-Fold Ramp 71 Inch Long Extra Wide Portable Pet Ramp for Dogs/Cats up to; Brand: Pet Gear; Review: Well made and sturdy for my Max, 105# Rottie, who's suffering from cancer and deteriorating left front leg bones. He's in good spirits as usual - I just didn't want him to be jumping in/out of the truck and pontoon like he's used to doing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Pet Products DCP554022 Titan X-Heavy Chain Dog Training Choke/Collar with 4mm Link, 22-Inch, Chrome; Brand: Coastal Pet; Review: Excellent quality, heavy duty chain for my 95# Dobbie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best No Bark Dog Control Training Collar Plus Clicker - Advanced Cure To Stop Noisy Loud; Brand: Waggabee; Review: Works great on my 95# Dobbie who loves everyone/thing, unless you're a chipmunk or a squirrel! They drive him bat dung crazy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heininger 3048 PortablePET Pet Partition (adjustable 27" to 45"); Brand: Heininger; Review: Very nice dog partition for a good price. Easy to assemble and install in my Jeep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petrainer PET998DB1 330 Yards Rechargeable and Waterproof Dog Training Collar with Safe Beep, Vibration and Shock Electronic Electric Collar; Brand: Petrainer; Review: I've used this collar for about four months now and it works well on my 95# Dobbie to keep him on my property. Just make sure you keep it on the right channel. I tested the shocker mode on me at 50% - before putting it on Simba, as I wanted to know what he would feel when I shock him - and it almost knocked me on my butt; and I'm not a small man! So be careful with your buddy in the shocker mode. Simba responds very well now to the beeper mode and if that doesn't work I use the vibration mode, which brings him running at 100 mph because he now knows what coming next! Simba's whole mission when he's outside is to chase chipmunks and squirrels, which drive him bat crap crazy! After the "hunt", he runs into the lake to cool down and this collar has been submerged 100s of times, and it is very water resistant - no issues at all. I'm very satisfied with this collar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ganlikon Dog Whistle to Stop Barking, Adjustable Pitch Ultrasonic Training Tool Silent Bark Control; Brand: Ganlikon; Review: I use it on my 100# Dobie to call him back home. It has excellent range - sometimes I call see him running from a long way, after I beep, buzz or zap him. Two minor issues for me are the charging and re-set port covers are a bit difficult to get back in the tiny holes (probably big fingeritis LOL, and I wish the buzzer was a bit louder. However, it's a very good collar and I'm very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LuckyPet Pet ID Tag - Stainless Steel Bone - Durable & Easy To Read Dog Tag; Brand: LuckyPet; Review: Great heavyweight tag, with good engraving. LuckPet shipped very quickly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nutri-Vet Multi-Vite Chewables for Dogs; Brand: Nutri-Vet Wellness; Review: It didn't work for Simba, my 105# dobie. Within weeks of starting its use, Simba started getting bumps on the crown of his head. The vet said it was a food allergy so I switched his food, but the bumps continued to come - some the size of a half BB. So I switched food again, but the bumps persisted. Then about three weeks ago it dawned on me that it must be the vitamins and discontinued its use. Today, 2/26/017, they're almost gone. So, I'm out the cost of a $35 vet visit, and buying two bags of food @$40 each because of this product. And I'm past the return window by 3 weeks! Total loss to me, and I'm on a fixed income, is $128! I AM NOT HAPPY!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PetStandard Replacement Batteries for PetSafe RFA-67 (Pack of 10); Brand: PET STANDARD; Review: Great deal and work just as well as the original PetSafe batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Black; Brand: KONG; Review: Simba, my 110# Dobbie, loves this chew KONG toy. Hes five years old and very powerful, and he loves to chew! So far KONG has held up to its task - survive! Its large and heavy, so choose the size accordingly - see photo of Simba for scale. Cheers; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Viva Naturals Organic Raw Chia Seeds (1 LB); Brand: Viva Naturals; Review: I mix them with smoothies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coffee Booster - Organic High-Fat Coffee Creamer - All Natural Keto Friendly Butter Blend of Grass-fed; Brand: Coffee Booster; Review: I prefer cold coffee but it works well with hot; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Liquid Stevia Sweetener, Vanilla Creme, 2 Ounce; Brand: SweetLeaf; Review: really good, just don't use too much. I want to try the cinnamon next; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Healthworks Cacao Powder Organic, 1lb; Brand: Healthworks; Review: so good. I use it in my rocket fueled smoothie. Delicious; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 2oz (Pack of 12); with 10g Protein & Omegas per Serving,; Brand: Manitoba Harvest; Review: taste good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 1lb; with 10g Protein & Omegas per Serving, Non-GMO, Gluten Free; Brand: Manitoba Harvest; Review: taste good; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Metal Masters Co. 8MM Dome Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band W/Blue Carbon Fiber Inlay Sizes 6 to 13; Brand: Metal Masters Co.; Review: Bought this for my Husband who has a tattoo wedding band, his nice one would get destroyed at work... got this as an everyday ring. The blue is a very pretty accent and he gets compliments all the time. Durable- Nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Avenue Women's Ruffle Skirted Bottom; Brand: Ocean Avenue; Review: I'm 5'7" and a size 16/18 the XL fit just fine. I do however have a smaller bottom (carry my weight in my stomach area) so the skirt fits good, cute and covers just enough. Can pair it with a top, tank or swim shirt- they all look cute.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WallFlower Plus Size Moleton Skinny Pants; Brand: ; Review: Cute Mom pants to run out in and they make my butt look great! These will be awesome to run out with in boots and a sweater this winter, I need to get another pair. FYI the size 14 fit fine, a little long in the leg actually and I am 5'7"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peach Couture Classic Chic Sleeveless Surplice Knit Adjustable Waist Polka Dot Dress; Brand: Peach Couture; Review: My tummy is my problem area. I am 5'7" and 220 the large fit just fine. It's bouncy, doesn't wrinkle and hangs nice to hide my lumps and bumps :-); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sakkas Spring Maiden Ombre Peasant Dress; Brand: ; Review: I'm 5'7 and 220. Hides my tummy and I get lots of compliments, very cool and cute. I think I need one in another color too ??; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kanu Surf Boys' Short-Sleeve Rashguard Swim Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Buy these every Summer for my kids, they're awesome. Lighter colors, white especially stain from sunscreen over time though- that's my only complaint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Love Buffalo Plaid Adult Onesie/Sherpa Lined Hoody/One Piece Pajamas; Brand: ; Review: Bought these for a camping trip. Very cute and fun! Material is a little thin, would wash gently.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Polar Bottle Insulated Water Bottle; Brand: ; Review: so far we have been very happy with our purchase, loved the color, easy to use and appears to be made of high quality. Expect to get lots of use from this bottle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case; Brand: Black Mountain; Review: Love these resistance bands as they have hooks to change handles and increase weights, easy to use over the traditional ones with out the hook fasteners. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allen Sports Premium 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver); Brand: ; Review: Would have given it 5 stars for use, ability to handle multiple bikes and ease of use. easy to put together and assemble. works great overall but thought they could include a better hitch pin that can be remved without tools or a choice for a locking pin so you can remove from vehicle easily. other than that, would recommend especially spending a little more for the deluxe' well worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: San Antonio; City: Kinsale County Cork; Review: We stayed over the Kinsale Rugby Seven's weekend but nothing was too much trouble for Jimmie and the staff. We could come and go as we pleased and Jimmie was a font of all knowledge as to the best places to go and eat, to visit and we even saw him sing in the Spaniard pub with Michael. We had a fantastic week and we shall certainly return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Les Rocquettes; City: St Peter Port Guernsey Channel Islands; Review: Couldn't book into the Duke of Richmond (full) so opted for Les Rocquettes instead. We were made welcome the moment we arrived until we left four days later. Everyone from the receptionists to the chambermaid to the General Manager spoke, smiled and went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The hotel provide a free bus service into St Peter Port every morning and afternoon with a local driver who was a fountain of knowledge. We ate in both the Gourmet Restaurant and the Oak Bar of the hotel and found the food to be well cooked, beautifully presented and served by attentive staff. I will be using Les Rocquettes again for my next trip to Guernsey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin Oriental Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: Arrived as the Chinese New Year celebrations came to an end so the hotel was full to capacity. Nevertheless the staff's attention to detail was first class and we were well catered for during our stay. The hotel is not that easy to find or access but once there, it was like entering another world. Our suite of rooms were plush and spotlessly clean. The power shower was most welcome after a day in Singapore's tropical heat. We didn't manage to get the harbour view room which we thought we had booked, instead we had a corner suite of rooms looking over the city and towards Changi. If you enjoy a breakfast then this hotel is a must! Over 160 items were available to try and to enjoy from Western cuisine including English, American, French and Itanian, Chinese, Indian and Malay/Singaporean.There is no limit to what and how much to eat. We just enjoyed eating different foods. A useful shopping Mall is located just a few yards from the hotel entrance. The hotel bars are reassuringly expensive but the attention to detail is superb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grace Hotel Sydney; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: In the seven years since I last stayed at The Grace I was delighted that the old-world standards of service and attention to detail have not slipped. From welcome to checkout the staff were there to ensure that the stay was as enjoyable as ever. The Grace is right in the centre of Sydney and only a few minutes from the QVB (a must-see when you visit Sydney) the Monorail, sadly to close at the end of June 2013, the CBD and the main shopping streets. Bus routes pass the main entrance, and the Rocks are a 15 minute stroll away. The Grace is an ideal base from which to explore Sydney on foot or by public transport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kings Arms Hotel; City: Stow on the Wold Cotswolds England; Review: On a cold wet day in the Cotswolds we received a magnificent welcome in the Kings Arms in the main Town Square. For eating we were spoiled for choice between the bar which was set out with scrubbed wooden tables and their Chop House Restaurant. Good range of food although the wines were a bit pricey. The service was quick and friendly and when there was a delay in getting the main course served we were advised of a 10 minute wait straight away by the well trained staff. Although the bar and Chophouse were packed with people sheltering from the rain we were not hurried through and thoroughly enjoyed our food. We will certainly revisit the Kings Arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corsendonk Viane; City: Turnhout Antwerp Province; Review: We only stopped overnight but as we use Turnhout fairly regularly en route to Germany, I will not be looking to stay here again. The only two staff on duty had to man reception, serve drinks at the Bar and wait on tables. There is an air of seediness about the place and it could do with some serious money being spent to update it. The whole hotel was a mixture of browns and dark orange, gloomy to say the least. There was only one pillow each in the room and reception couldn't provide any spare either. All the toilet paper provided was about 1/4 of a roll and again reception couldn't....... The shower was very difficult to operate and ranged from scalding hot to freezing cold in a few millimeters. The two small towels provided were hard and had seen better days. The mini bar in the room was empty and we were provided with two tea bags, two sticks of instant coffee and two jiggers of milk. I presume that we could opt for either tea or coffee, unless we had it black. We asked about eating in the hotel and were offered about 5 options on a pizza theme, all microwaved to order, no thanks. We declined breakfast at 15 Euro each thank goodness. The Wifi facility was free but worked intermittantly and was slow.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Rock Hill; City: Rock Hill South Carolina; Review: Nice well positioned motel just off the main Interstate highway with a large room which was clean and functional. The front desk team were very friendly and welcoming. The inclusive breakfast was functional, if uninspiring. Some fruit would have been nice to augment the plastic omlettes and rubbery sausages.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Peachtree Corners Norcross; City: Peachtree Corners Georgia; Review: We were attending a function at Stone Mountain and this hotel was within easy reach. The welcome was gratefully received as we had battled through the beltway at rush hour - not to be recommended - and our suite was a delight to behold. Well furnished and everything worked! We were at the back of the hotel so our room was quiet but our friends were at the front and the traffic noise was quite loud and prevented them from sleeping. The complimentary breakfast was good enough without hitting the high spots, functional I suppose.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Alexandria Old Town King Street Metro; City: Alexandria Virginia; Review: We wanted to do some sightseeing in Washington DC and this hotel was onlt 400 metres from the Metro station, where we could get the train to Smithsonion to begin our tour of the DC sights. We were pleasantly surprised with the efficient welcome we received and the room was just ideal for what we wanted. As we had a car we wanted to use the hotel's underground car park ($15 per day) but finding it was not as simple as the diagramatic map seemed to show. The breakfast was adequate and had good variety to suit a plethora of needs and diets. This is an ideal hotel to choose when visiting Washington DC and we will certainly use it again whenever we are in the area. One small niggle, which wasn't the hotel's fault, was the State, Tourist and other taxes levied on our bill. Do the authorities want to frighten away tourists?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisherman s Tavern Hotel; City: Dundee Scotland; Review: An unassuming building holds a gem of a pub, restaurant and hotel in a terraced street just up from the Lifeboat Station. We were immediately impressed when we stepped inside this warren of a complex. We arrived on Thursday evening - Folk Night - where singers and musicians just turn up to play and sing all night in a wonderfully atmospheric pub. The restaurant served wonderful fish (Arbroath is just 13 miles away) in a small but well run restaurant. We were surprised to find 12 bedrooms at the Fisherman's and delighted to find them all extremely comfortable and well appointed. The only down side to this wonderful find is that there is no car park and the on-street parking is difficult to get a space near at hand. Nevertheless we will be back and will try to include another Thursday night Folk Night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Les Remparts; City: Chaumont Haute Marne Grand Est; Review: Drove into Chaumont and parked outside the Tourist Office. Of the hotels on their list this was just across the street. Clean, quirky and with a warren of passages and rooms on different levels, the hotel oozed charm. The Michelin starred restaurant was closed when we visited so we ate in their brasserie instead. Most of the other patrons seemed to be business people as we were the only couple who eate there that evening. The rooms were beautifully clean but an odd shape which added to the charm of the place. There are only a few car parking spaces at the back of the hotel but plenty of free overnight parking on the street in front of the annex.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Culloden Estate Spa; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Booked the Culloden to be close to a wedding in Holywood and what a treat! This hotel is situated on the outskirts of Holywood on the main A2 to Bangor and is ideal for George Best Airport, the Titanic Experience and Belfast city centre. The staff who actually help with cases and park your car, are a real treat compared to other 4 Star hotels. The rooms are spacious and everything works. Breakfast is a magnificent buffet with 90% of the products locally sourced and the others are of Irish origin. The food, the staff and everyone connected with the hotel worked hard to make our three day stay memorable. We shall certainly return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Sands Hotel; City: Portmarnock County Dublin; Review: Stayed on the coast as our friends had to catch an early flight from Dublin the next morning. First sighting and it looks like a mausoleum but from the great welcome in reception, clean functional rooms and our meal in the bar, the staff couldn't do enough for us. When some 'guests' were having a noisy disagreement in the car park at 3am, we phoned reception and Security dealt with the problem in minutes. Finding the breakfast room was a little quirky next morning but the fabulous breakfast worth while. We would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summerhill House Hotel; City: Enniskerry County Wicklow; Review: Chose this hotel for its proximity to Powerscourt and for our onward visit to Avoca. This hotel clearly specialises in weddings and we were treated as almost a nuisance by interrupting the staff in what they do best. No we couldn't eating the dining room and yes we could eat in the bar but we would have to have ordered before 8pm. The Bar Manager pointedly said it was almost 8 o'clock when we walked in but he was reluctant to take our orders. The rooms were clean but hardly spacious. Wifi was advertised as being available, however, despite repeated requests the staff claimed they could not re-boot their system.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Manor House Inn; City: Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset England; Review: Visited the nearby Wraxall Vinyard on a cold, wet June day and was not terribly pleased to have to hunt for some food and refreshment. We were delighted with the welcome we received although they had just finished another Glastonbury Festival washout. Their beer supply had taken a hammering and they were awaiting a delivery to replenish their impressive beers. The food was marvellous and beautifully cooked. The waiting staff were kind and efficient and kindly explained the menu for those of us with food allergies. A delightful place which I would make a detour to revisit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Steenhove; City: Nevele East Flanders Province; Review: Recommended by some friends who use the location, about an hour from the channel ports, to stop over and we were pleasantly surprised. Well off the beaten track but just 1km from the main Bruges - Ghent highway this quirky hotel (they refer to it as a B&B) is very well appointed and is about four years old. The rooms are very comfortable and ensuite. The buffet breakfast was a delight although the automatic coffee machine needed coaxing to produce a larger cup of coffee!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rose Heidelberg; City: Heidelberg Baden Wurttemberg; Review: First impression wasn't great with the hotel located at a road junction on a major tram route. The welcome was first class and the room was well appointed and everything worked. The bathroom as quite small but compact and again, everything worked. The breakfast buffet was superb with everything you could possibly wish for in Germany. The hotel does have a smallish car park where for 8 Euro a night your vehicle was secure. The only downside was the tram stop outside our bedroom window and the noise of the barking trams was a bit distracting. We would have no hesitation in returning to this hotel the next time we visit Heidelberg.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Down from Queensland to visit friends so we were recommended this hotel and were not disappointed. Everything works! a bank of four fast lifts took us to our floor where we had stunning views of the Yarra River and the Southbank. With a tram stop outside the hotel we had access to most of Melbourne instantly. Food in the Clarendon Grill was of a good quality be it breakfast or dinner. The staff were very attentive and we would certainly return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eaton HK; City: Hong Kong; Review: used it as a stop over from Europe to Australia. Nathan Road is not the mecca for shoppers it once was (try Canton Road near Ocean Terminal) but interesting none the less. Our room was small but functional and the happy hour at the bar where our room card got us a sizable discount, was well received. We ate in the downstairs restaurant and were quite impressed with the quality of the food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rose Heidelberg; City: Heidelberg Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Visiting friends in Heidelberg so Hotel Rose was conveniently situated for us. We were given a room at the side of the hotel away from the trams which was peaceful to enable an unbroken night's sleep. The breakfasts are a treat to behold! Not just a usual German Buffet Breakfast but a choice of 10 meats, 5 cheeses, smoked salmon, eggs, salad plus eight varieties of bread and brotchen. We invited our German friends to share the breakfast and they were amazed and delighted with the fare on offer. The rooms are not large but they are all en-suite with spotlessly clean bathrooms and very comfortable beds. The soundproofed electric shutters cut out almost all the outside noise and are a real plus factor in choosing this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Stuttgart Airport Messe; City: Leinfelden Echterdingen Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Arrived late and we wanted an easy place to stay before driving off to our destination. You know what you get with Ibis, clean, functional and friendly. The breakfast was varied and good but a degree in mechanical engineering would have been useful to work the various coffee machines. Even the native German speakers had difficulty. We were pleased with the security for the car park and were issued with a token to operate the exit barrier when we left.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Goldener Falke; City: Heidelberg Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Bitterly cold day and we wanted a late lunch, so went in to the Goldener Falke. Welcomed by the young waiter who seated us and gave us time to choose from their extensive menu. Despite changing their minds three times, the waiter got the order correct and it was produced with a minimum of fuss. The food was typically German and plenty of it. The noodles were delicious as was the schnitzel. The beer was reasonably priced and with the warm welcome we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maximilian; City: Speyer Rhineland Palatinate; Review: Had morning coffee then returned for lunch later that day. We were not disappointed. Very German food served in a café which resembled a Parisian Café from the turn of the century. Prints of French scenes, landscapes and posters covered the walls. The food was unmistakably German and good value. Speyer is a delightful town and the Maximilian added to the charm of the visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Chalons en Champagne; City: Chalons en Champagne Marne Grand Est; Review: Tired after a long drive from the UK we eventually found the Ibis well off the beaten track. The rooms were on the small side but everything worked. Dinner was taken in the restaurant and was surprisingly good. The staff were friendly and efficient without being overbearing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Montreal; City: Chalons en Champagne Marne Grand Est; Review: Struggling to find an overnight stop we came upon the Montreal, a 2 Star hotel on an industrial estate. The place is covered in wood, the reception, breakfast room, the bedrooms.....everywhere! A bit quirky but my wife thought it charming. Friendly service even though the car park was full of white vans!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel de la Paix; City: Beaune Cote d Or Bourgogne Franche Comte; Review: An amazing hotel with nooks and crannies everywhere. No lift so some of our group were on the top floor but the hotel organised porters to carry up the bags. We had a walk in shower but the light didn't work; a minor inconvenience. The rooms were spacious and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel is situated a ten minute walk from the centre of Beaune and surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops. The breakfast buffet was one of the best I have experienced in France and the staff were quietly efficient in replenishing items and resetting tables as required. I will certainly return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Infantado Hotel; City: Ojedo Cantabria; Review: Having just driven through the Picos Mountains we found this hotel ideally situated beside the main road to Potes. They organised a family room or actually three rooms for us just a few metres from the lift. The rooms were extremely comfortable and we had a great view down the valley. the bar was well stocked and service was quick and friendly. We booked a table for the restaurant and were surprised to have to go out the main hotel door to enter the restaurant. Again service was efficient and the food was excellent. We would happily return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caledonian Hotel; City: Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: Had been here about 6 years ago and was underwhelmed then but not now. What a change! Attentive and friendly staff who took care with explaining the menu to two of our party who had food allergies. Drinks were not overly expensive and the food was good value for money. I will be happy to return any day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Risby Cove; City: Strahan Tasmania; Review: Staying at a nearby hotel we were recommended this restaurant for dinner with easy parking and a beautiful outlook over the sound at Strahan. We made a prior booking and once seated we were promptly ignored for 20 minutes or so. I have a shellfish allergy so I have to be careful about what I order but I was assured that there would be no problem. The only item on the starters list that I could have was a warmed Vienna roll....which arrived with bits of prawn on the top! The only non-shellfish inspired mains available was fatty pork and indeterminate veggies and decoration which may or may not have been crustaceans. Suffice to say that I suffered badly from cramp that night. Not an experience I would want to repeat in the foreseeable future.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Genluna Men's Slim Fit Stylish Casual One Button Suit Coat Jacket Blazers; Brand: ACEFAST INC; Review: Nice Peice but way too small does not fit; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Climacool Leap M Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love the fit and feel of these sneakers; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Men's Carson Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love this style of sneaker. Super lite weight & comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEE Men's Modern Series Straight Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fits as expected and good quality for the price and being Old school I always loved Lee jeans; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LEE Men's Modern Series Straight Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fits as expected and good quality for the price and being Old school I always loved Lee jeans; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Men's Meteor Cross-Trainer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Absoluet perfect sneaker for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas NEO Men's SE Daily Vulc Lifestyle Skateboarding Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Adidas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas NEO Men's SE Daily Vulc Lifestyle Skateboarding Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Adidas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Front Row Long Sleeve Classic Rugby Polo Shirt; Brand: FRONTROW; Review: I have to say injust two days of wearing the brace has made a difference in how I feel ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: She Matters: A Life in Friendships; Author: Visit Amazon's Susanna Sonnenberg Page; Review: I thought it was a good book. It made me think of the friends I have had during my life and what it was that drew me to them. I do not judge the author but thank her for making me think. I don't give the title 'friend' to some one very easily and now I understand a little better why.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Those Who Save Us; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenna Blum Page; Review: It's a great story! I'm recommending it to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Child: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Eowyn Ivey Page; Review: This is a great read. You are tempted to just keep reading and not do anything else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman; Author: Mark Deakins (Narrator) Robert K. Massie; Review: I read this book because I was taking a trip to Russia. It was excellently written and captivating. It gave me an excellent basis for my trip and it was a wonderful story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Percy Jackson Complete Library, Books 1-5 (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Volumes 1-5); Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Riordan Page; Review: It was exactly as my granddaughter hoped. She wanted the original covers and 1st edition. It was an excellent value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Detecting: A Beginner's Guide: to Mastering the Greatest Hobby In the World; Author: Mark Smith; Review: It really is great to have.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Book of Crafts and Activities; Author: DK; Review: This is a great book to have on hand if you have children around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Island: The Graphic Novel (Campfire Graphic Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Harrar Page; Review: The title says it all. What boy wouldn't? He passed the book to his younger sister and she liked it too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Baby Einstein Press and Play Pal Toy, Lion (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Baby Einstein; Review: The toy is small for the price, but is beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'N Fill (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Play-Doh; Review: Ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Musical Lion Walker; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Stride-to-Ride Puppy [Amazon Exclusive]; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie 11" Leonardo Figure; Brand: Nickelodeon; Review: Ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Props on a Stick,12 per pack; Brand: KI; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive); Brand: Play-Doh; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Stanley 11-921 5-Pack 1992 Heavy Duty Utility Blades; Brand: Stanley; Review: nice dispenser very sharp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Devil 1710 Glazing Push Points; Brand: Red Devil; Review: this is what you need if you don't want your glass to fall out. the window I used it for has yet to fall out so they work lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley STST60952 Jr Folding Sawhorse (2-Pack); Brand: Stanley; Review: strong well made !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarge Knives SK-907KIT Skinner Kit with 3-1/8-Inch Stainless Blade; Brand: Sarge Knives; Review: good kit it was missing a pin but did not effect anything it was just an extra; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amerock 2000732 Mulholland 3-3/4 in (96 mm) Center-to-Center Polished Nickel Cabinet Pull; Brand: Amerock; Review: very nice !! I made a vanity organizer and this was perfect for my needs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mayfair Soft Toilet Seat with Molded Wood Core and Easy-Clean & Change Hinges, Round, Pink, 13EC 023; Brand: Mayfair; Review: very nice soft on your bum makes poopin a little more fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westinghouse Lighting 70025 Corp Make-A-Lamp Kit; Brand: WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORP; Review: painted it copper to match and it works fantastic !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DSYJ Vintage 110 v E26 Edison 40 w Base Squirrel Cage Filament Incandescent Light Bulbs, White, Pack of 1; Brand: DSYJ; Review: just what i needed for my homemade lamp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOAIY 0.5W Led Night Light Lamp with Automatic Dusk to Dawn Sensor as Guide Light to Find Way in; Brand: SOAIY; Review: very cool looking and just enough light to see at night and not wake you up; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swiss+Tech ST50016M2 Micro Pocket Multitools (9-in-1) for Camping, Outdoors, Hardware - 2 Pack, Polished Stainless Steel; Brand: Swiss+Tech; Review: nice little tool to keep in my purse; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Smith & Wesson Men's SWW-12T-R Soldier Tritium H3 Black Rubber Strap Watch; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Review: The Soldier Tritium is a sturdy timepiece that is legible from well before dawn and well afrer dusk. Ir's broad band reduces slippage around the wrist, and light weight means it is hardly noticeable on the wrist. The only minor annoyance is that the second hand does not always precisely align with the second indicator.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmeriBag Small Classic Leather Healthy Back Bag; Brand: AmeriBag; Review: When the last Americabag wore out, I had to have a new one. I like how the bag fits and wear so will always buy them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmeriBag Classic Leather Healthy Back Bag Medium; Brand: AmeriBag; Review: I've had Ameribags for over twevle years. When the last one wore out, I bought another one because I like how they fit and wear. Will keep buying these bags as long as they are made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exquisite Form Women's Coloratura Short Gown 30107; Brand: ; Review: Nightgown arrived on time and was as described. Will buy from this vender again. Very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exquisite Form Women's Coloratura Short Gown 30107; Brand: ; Review: Nightgown arrived on time and was as described. Will buy from this vender again. Very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's Deerskin Soft-T Moccasin; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: Shoes arrived on time and were as described. Very pleased with the order and will buy form this dealer again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's Deerskin Soft-T Moccasin; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: Shoes arrived on time and were as described. Very pleased with the order and will buy form this dealer again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Light Pink Cardboard Cupcake Stand; Brand: Unique Industries; Review: Very presst and is gonna be perfect for the baby shower.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dittoy® Pack of 24 Cute Peppa Pig Cupcake Wrappers Cases Decoration Birthday Party Favors for Kids Festa Cake Toppers Picks; Brand: Dittoy; Review: So pretty, love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lime Green Plastic Table Skirt, 29" x 14 ft.; Brand: Unique; Review: I bought this for my daughters baby shower. It fit well and was very pretty!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenIQ 0009 50009 Edge Grip 2 Stage Knife Sharpener, Black, Manual; Brand: KitchenIQ; Review: very cheaply made. Doesn't work I should have returned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars, Darth Vader Blanket - 62" x 90"; Brand: Colore; Review: This is big and soft. Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Princess Table Lamp; Brand: Disney; Review: It's just ok for the money. Thought the quality would be a little better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Snowflake Bathroom Collection - Shower Curtain; Brand: KNL Store; Review: Very Cheaply made!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: WELLAND Trenton Wall Shelf, 24-Inch, Espresso; Brand: WELLAND; Review: These shelves are horrible to hang. I should have returned them. My Grand daughter now has huge holes due to the size screws. The worst part is they are not even strong enough to hold children's book without addition supports underneath. I am very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Dinnerware Circles and Dots Collection 4-Piece Stoneware Fruit Bowl Set, Print; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Love these dishes; they are so perfect for ice cream or snacks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice Cream Scoop,Stainless Steel With Trigger Cookie Spoons,Melon Scoop Spoon Set of 3 (Small,Medium,Large); Brand: feiyang; Review: This set is not made well at all. The first time using the small one for cookies it broke.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: The staff here is excellent, even when compared with the usual high quality HGI experience. Food quality is medium. I know it's hotel food,but still it could have been better. Don't get the ribeye. It's literally less than 1/2 inch thick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Lafayette; City: Lafayette Indiana; Review: I've stayed there twice in the past month. The rooms were clean and normal Fairfield quality if maybe a little worn. Breakfast was only OK. The reason for the 4 rating is the excellent staff. Everybody was helpful and friendly. Melissa at the front desk was a standout both visits. She is one of the people you bump into that makes a long travel day/week/month bearable. Thanks!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: This is one of the best Hamptons I've stayed at. Clean, fresh decor, welcoming lobby, and it appears they care about making the breakfasts a good as they can be given the options. The excellent staff is what motivated me to write this review. They were all friendly and helpful but Mae at the front desk was exceptional. She went way out of her way to always greet me when I went by and was just genuinely nice. I'll stay here every time I get to Calgary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Kansas City Downtown Financial District; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: I really liked this Hampton. Its in a refurbished older building which gives it a unique ambiance and huge windows in the rooms (my favorite part). The rooms have the new Hampton setup which is an improvement. Downtown location is awesome. Staff was great and even the breakfast was prepared better than normal. Same items, just better. Stay here if in KC.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites El Paso East; City: El Paso Texas; Review: I stay in 10-20 Hamptons a year around the US. This one was a cut above in terms of service all around. From the genuinely friendly and helpful staff to the fact that the bedding was not "short sheeted" like so many of the properties, everything was just a little better than normal. The biggest surprise was the breakfast. Even though it seems like they use the same products, they were prepared so well they tasted like actual food. The homemade salsa was a really nice touch, and they put out cheese, bacon bits (real), and multiple seasonings and sauces so you can create a unique breakfast from the same stuff. This facility renewed my faith in the brand. Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Brampton; City: Brampton Ontario; Review: This is a pretty standard HGI but the decor is getting a bit tired. In general staff were average but the restaurant servers were excellent. Food was surprisingly good for a hotel. Not much around this location for other food options. Overall good experience and I would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Akron Canton Airport; City: Green Ohio; Review: OK, I'm in the middle on this one. Decor and room are standard and the front desk was fine when I checked in at midnight, but the breakfast server was surly and non-attentive. Food was below par. I stay at HGIs because of the breakfasts, so it was pretty disappointing. The PM bartender has been good but the food is as you'd expect from a chain hotel. Nothing that would make me rush back if it wasn't close to my customer. Not sure I'll be back...; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dune (Penguin Galaxy); Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Herbert Page; Review: I had watched the motion picture based on this novel years ago, not really enjoying the dark, sadistic overtone the movie conveyed. Needless to say I was a bit skeptical when I started reading Mr. Herbert's magnum opus. Please allow me to say the obvious. This book is wonderful, brilliant, and thought-provoking! The mental imagery that I experienced while reading was so much more fantastical compared to David Lynch's vision. I shared the hatred for the Harkonnens just as the Atreides family felt, I was in awe of the amazing supernatural capabilities Paul gained as he aged to a man in the Arrakis deserts. However, as the story came to it's crescendo at the end I was left feeling lost, confused, and wondering "now what?" This may end with Paul's success as Emperor but, as a woman, I felt a bit slighted that his true love Chani was almost pushed aside since she felt she didn't matter any longer. I suppose I need to read the next book. I do recommend this to anyone who has a love for a good story. This may be a science-fiction work but it reads just as well as any classic novel. Case in point, don't watch a movie and think the original is just as bad. Read the book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dune; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Herbert Page; Review: I had watched the motion picture based on this novel years ago, not really enjoying the dark, sadistic overtone the movie conveyed. Needless to say I was a bit skeptical when I started reading Mr. Herbert's magnum opus. Please allow me to say the obvious. This book is wonderful, brilliant, and thought-provoking! The mental imagery that I experienced while reading was so much more fantastical compared to David Lynch's vision. I shared the hatred for the Harkonnens just as the Atreides family felt, I was in awe of the amazing supernatural capabilities Paul gained as he aged to a man in the Arrakis deserts. However, as the story came to it's crescendo at the end I was left feeling lost, confused, and wondering "now what?" This may end with Paul's success as Emperor but, as a woman, I felt a bit slighted that his true love Chani was almost pushed aside since she felt she didn't matter any longer. I suppose I need to read the next book. I do recommend this to anyone who has a love for a good story. This may be a science-fiction work but it reads just as well as any classic novel. Case in point, don't watch a movie and think the original is just as bad. Read the book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is a Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Demetri Martin Page; Review: I had never purchased a book written by a stand-up comedian, but I am a big fan of Mr. Martin's unusual comedy. I was pleasantly surprised by just how funny this book really is. It translates wonderfully as the same style of comedy he is known for on his television show and specials. True, there are some silly and even juvenile jokes but that's okay sometimes. It made me laugh as well as think which is a plus on many levels. If you want a quick pick me up, just turn to his illustrations and be prepared to crack up! Loved it and will recommend it to anyone with an intelligent sense of humor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Hots: A Valentine Anthology; Author: Visit Amazon's Annika Steele Page; Review: A collection of unique, romantic, and sexy stories. Great fun for a boring night! Showcases the creativity of many awesome writers in this particular genre. I recommend reading The Sea Chest (Margot Wren) and Roses and Tails (Barbara Be). Incredible characterizations and rather steamy scenes!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fairy Godmother (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mercedes Lackey Page; Review: Well written, lots of humor, interesting story! The characters were brilliant and the idea of this world being controlled by The Tradition was interesting. I liked Elena's character. Not much I didn't like.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radiance (Wraith Kings) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Grace Draven Page; Review: A beautiful, romantic story, honest and funny and wonderfully sweet! Loved every word!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ZyXEL Cable Modem (BRG35503); Brand: ZyXEL; Review: It,s working great! Called Cox and they connected me, now I save that rental each month that is a plus in my book. I also got the 2 year warranty from Square Trade which is one year more than you get if you buy the modem from Cox. I'm happy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modohe Starter Accessory case for Gopro Hero 5 4 black sliver; Brand: EEEKit; Review: My grandson simply loved this kit and all the things it enables him to do with his Go Pro!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lynktec TruGlide Mesh Fiber Stylus with Microfiber Knit Tip for All Capacitive Touch Screen Tablets, iPad, and Smartphone; Brand: Lynktec; Review: Like my new stylus, glides on my kindle...love that!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Headphone Adapter for iPhone Adapter 3.5mm Jack Dongle Earphone Connector Convertor 2 in 1 Cable Charge+Audio Adaptor Compatible for iPhone; Brand: FRCALESER; Review: Fit just perfect and no bubbles, so I was very happy!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindle Fire Stylus Pen, BoxWave® [EverTouch Slimline Capacitive; Brand: BoxWave; Review: Love this stylus pen it replaced my last one which I wore out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: EasyComforts Front Zip Back Support Bra; Brand: Miles Kimball; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mizuno Women's Wave Hayate Trail Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's Deep V Neck 3/4 Sleeve Low cut Drape Tunic Shirts; Brand: Artfasion; Review: Cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clothink Women Gray and White Asymmetric Neck Cold Shoulder Twist Ruched Blouse; Brand: Clothink; Review: Material is thin; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WL574 Street Beat Pack Classic Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14k Yellow Gold Hollow 2.5mm Figaro 3+1 Chain Necklace with Lobster Claw Clasp; Brand: The World Jewelry Center; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Hyper Tri Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: shekiss Women's Casual Lace Sexy Deep V Collar Bodycon Hollow Outfit Ladies Dresses; Brand: shekiss; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Barnes & Noble; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Barnes&Noble used to be a place I frequented but no longer!! Staff was unhelpful and the one cashier was too aggressive! If I say I don't want a membership that doesn't mean you get to treat me like crap afterward!!! Not ok!!! When I spoke to Karen the manager about my experience she laughed in my face. Never again will I go there!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Morimoto; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I'm giving this place 4 stars for their exceptional staff only. The wagyu beef is good but my Uncle Jeb can make it just as good for a fraction of the price and the drinks are very overpriced for standard taste!! I will say though that the staff is very attentive and helpful with suggestions, especially Kristi. She was very patient with me (I've never had unagi) and answered all of my questions. Because of her I ordered dessert, she was so pleasant! If you go there, I highly recommend her!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Head Start Shoes; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Let's face it: give a gal a pair of shoes and she can conquer the world! That's what I tell the old ball-and-chain when he asks why I spent $500 on a pair of shoes 8). I am currently wearing the pair of boots I bought at this establishment and they have certainly held true to the test! (I have a heavy step but these boots were definitely made for walking!) The associates at Headstart are also nice and willing to help out. I was going nowhere with a young sales associate (no eye-contact, gave me a fish hand, all she could tell me about the shoes were that they were soft) but another gal Kristy got me all settled with my boots and assured me they'd last awhile. Thank you Kristy! They're everything you said they'd be! Headstart is the way to go!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gloucester Premium Outlets; City: Blackwood, NJ; Review: The Gloucester Premium Outlets have been a Godsend for me and my family. Just like in the old prophecies "If you build it, they will come." John 3:16. One of the benefits of the GPO is I get to let the old ball&chain nap on the Adirondacks while I paint the shops red! With that being said, I have to express extreme disappointment with the GNC at this location! As someone with "more to love", I do not appreciate being judged for looking at protein bars!! GNC "claims" they are a judge-free zone but "apparently" if you aren't "eating" pure "protein" you shouldn't be shopping there! And to add insult to injury the associate in question gave me unwarranted comments pertaining to protein cookies!! Congrats buddy! You just lost your store a customer with your attitudes!! This #NASTYWOMAN won't stand for this no longer!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wing Cafe; City: Barrington, NJ; Review: Forget the hot cocoa, the best means of surviving a cruel winter is having a belly full of grease! That's why I took the ole ball&chain to Wild Wing Cafe on Jan the18th. However, my wintery delight was dashed by the service at this place! We came at 10:00pm, half the bar was empty, and these two old lady hosts looked pissed that we walked in. Now I'm not the soapiest sponge in the wash bucket, but I'd say you don't keep clientele by serving up frowns through the door! We asked for a table by the bar (my hubby hates crowds something fierce) and they told us to sit at the bar! Never mind the rudeness but there was no room for the two of us and I was trying to avoid an episode of his. And as if that weren't bad enough, when hubbs asked to be seated at one of the empty tables in the bar area, the dark haired older lady hostess rolled her eyes at him! She should be glad I am still recovering from my acute bronchitis or I woulda had some words for her that would make any sailor blush! Our waitress however was kind but as fate would have it our problems were far from over. It took 10 min to get a menu, 10 min to order drinks, 15 min to order wings and they arrived in 25 min. The wings had no meat on them, and as someone who has more meat on her I consider myself an expert on this! After our "meal" which, forgive the visual, didn't "agree" with me, I went to the bathroom and one of the waitresses didn't wash her hands! Looks are deceiving with this place, you have been warned!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MVC Agency; City: Medford, NJ; Review: Highly displeased! I am currently sitting in my car outside of this place, January 29th 2019 where the offices have been closed due to inclement weather! It is barely raining! With a high of 44 °! If I can trek all the way here, how are you not open?!?!? A disservice to the community!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Max Brenner - Philadelphia; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Philly isn't known as the Windy City here in the old U S of A but this weather has been making the nights long and the old ball and chain just hasn't been cutting it for something warm and sweet. Me and the hubby stopped in to celebrate a GLORIOUS Eagles victory and I couldn't think of anything sweeter than a chocolate martini from the famous Max Brenners. The hosts were sweet as pie (they really should offer a decent rhubarb on the menu, I have a phenomenal recipe) but when we sat at the bar, the sweet-ness took a bigger nosedive than the 2017 Falcons in the Super Bowl! We initially cashed out with the one bartender and treated her accordingly to the Eagles score that Sunday, but after that you would think the old ball and chain and myself had leprosy! We sat in those too tight bar stools with empty decorative glasses for longer than my first divorce. My settlement could have easily afforded them another round of drinks but instead the focus was on training another bartender and not on the only guests at the bar! Seems like I should look for my choco-fix elsewhere.... Valentines Day will be a little different this year thank you very much!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aqimero; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Man oh Manischewitz Wine! If you're looking for a great deal on food, this place is the place to park your fanny and take your tastebuds for a trip down Savory Lane! Me and the hubbs heard about their $50 brunch and bottomless mimosas and decided if we weren't celebrating the Lord this Sunday than we were celebrating the deal of the century! My hubby and I aren't used to going to places that check coats but they had no problem taking my Great Aunt Ethel's old mink peacoat and treated it like I handed them the Declaration of Independence! Our server Daniel (?) was phenomenal and held the reins on our Brunch Bonanza. He brought a cornucopia of dishes that hit the spot harder than the 1972 Rolling Stones. The only downside of this was that the drinks started to slow down at one point but what can you expect when Eagles are playing Home this week? My Kir Royales still "slapped" as the youngsters these days are calling it! If you're in the city of Brotherly Love, check this place out! Everything was trés delicioso!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hash House A Go Go; City: Moorestown, NJ; Review: Imagine this: it's Christmas back in '93 and you've been dreaming of struttin' around town in the latest Jean Jacket you've been eyeing in Sears only to open up your gifts on December 25th and see no jacket in sight! That is how I felt this morning when I drug myself all out yonder to Hash House only to find it completely closed. I was in desperate need of a Bloody Mary (Friday Nights me and the Hubby often challenge the neighbors to Pinochle and it can get pretty rowdy) and I heard about this place offering a BLT Bloody Mary which made my southern heart soar. HOWEVER to my complete and utter disappointment this place was as barren as a Monday Morning Church with a little dinky sign saying they were closed for some type of construction! As a woman who prides herself on preparedness you could color me surprised to find I was unaware of these alternate business hours. Everything about this place seems as crooked as a question mark! I; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hash House A Go Go; City: Moorestown, NJ; Review: Now I'm a firm believer in second chances and Jesus Christ so I returned to this establishment and this is what I have to say: I'm a woman with "more to love" and while that attraction works with my old ball&chain, it does not work for this restaurant. The food is semi-decent once you get over the theatrics of the plating. My chicken dish looked like it was served straight from the Ringling Brothers' Circus. I didnt know how to begin eating it! And I am not sure what establishment would serve a Mimosa in a Collins glass but my face must've been as distorted as my cocktail when that was put in front of me! Service was eh. I enjoy a bar view however our bartender was training and our glasses *cough* champagne Bloody Marys remained empty for some time. Also, we were not given plates to eat our appetizers off of! Hash House, you have great potential, but just like my famous Chicken Florentine recipe, "Less is more."; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avanti Womens Toasty Faux Fleece Lined Clog Slipper with Button Accent; Brand: Avanti; Review: Totally comfortable true to size so order 1/2 size up if you want them larger wear wirh socks. Just as pictured and excellent turnaround. Would order again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love Chuck Taylor's. These fit as expected. I usually wear an 8 or 81/2 so I bought the 81/2 and were perfect. Great delivery. Can't go wrong and I intend to buy more colors for the spring and summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bloem 20-56906 Fiskars Ariana with Self-Watering Grid, 6", Black; Brand: Bloem; Review: perfect for starting my patio garden; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CobraCo Two Tiered Garden Cart FC100; Brand: Woodstream; Review: doesn't sit flat, very cheaply made. Definitely not worth $26; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Keter Rockwood Plastic Deck Storage Container Box Outdoor Patio Garden Furniture 150 Gal, Brown; Brand: Keter; Review: This product would be great but the quality is terrible. There was pieces near the corner where the plastic didn't touch. Meaning water will eventually just go right inside. The brackets for locking this box did not line up AT ALL.. It doesn't sit flat To say the least there is a handful of issues with it and all Amazon could ro come up with was a 20% discount. or return it for exchange. I didn't want to return it so I just took the low offer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Truedays 4''-10 Pack Metal Iron Flower Pot Vase Wall Fence Hanging Balcony Garden Patio Planter Home Decor; Brand: TRUEDAYS; Review: terrible quality i had to send them back because they were all coming apart; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: New Version 100Ft Strongest Double Latex Core Extra Strength Fabric Expandable Hose (green); Brand: Smoothsail; Review: It leaks. Not recommended.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: White Stallion Ranch; City: Tucson Arizona; Review: My husband and I have stayed at a few other ranches, herding cattle and riding into challenging mountain trails, so we weren't sure how we would like the riding at the White Stallion. Between the choices of slow or fast, short or all day rides and the lessons and team penning, we had plenty to get our heart rate up. The staff is impressive, knowing who we were after first meeting (and sometimes even before - how do they do that?). The grounds and rooms are beautiful and trails well maintained, the amenities plentiful, the food is excellent. There is literally something for everyone here. I love that they have fast as well as slow rides, lessons and team penning (quite thrilling!), as well as activities off-horseback. Evening entertainment makes the day complete after a relaxing Happy Hour and tasty dinner. I can't wait for our grandchildren to get a little older and bring them out for a family trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Resort at Paws Up; City: Greenough Montana; Review: I had read about Paws Up in several western magazines over the past few years and dreamed of going there someday. My 'someday' came early when I read about the Cowgirl Roundup this year, hosted by 4 honorees of the National Cowgirl Museum. As a photography buff, Barbara Van Cleve was the biggest draw for me, but I was intrigued to meet the other three women (Jan Youren, Lindy Burch and Jimmie who have spent their lives living and loving the western lifestyle. With the Resort as the setting, this experience could hardly have been better. The staff at Paws Up made this an experience of a lifetime. From my personal concierge, Lindsey, to our estate homes, beautiful and creatively presented meals and the friendliness of all the staff, the event was impressive, beyond meeting those wonderful honorees. Our events took place all over the ranch, so transportation was provided efficiently by shuttle buses as well as having little KIA Soules for our own use. As our entire group was all on the same schedule, breakfast and lunch service was very slow unless they were serving a buffet, but that was the only glitch I experienced. Dinner was served in a different, beautiful location each night. The settings for all the meals had a magical appeal. (Who would expect the "Bull Barn" to have crystal chandeliers, or that the "Tack Room" could host a candlelit Baroness Ball?) The amenities of the homes and grounds, the warmth of the staff and the gorgeous views (!!) will be reason enough for me to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Historic Tamarack Lodge; City: Hungry Horse Montana; Review: I booked one night at the Tamarack and was not disappointed. The Tamarack has just the right amount of rustic and homey-ness. As a woman traveling alone in the off-season, it was nice to stay in a lodge room upstairs. My room was very clean and the bed comfortable. I love the historic bed and breakfast feel to the place. (Though there is no breakfast) Dinner was a pleasant surprise. The menu has a decidedly TexMex theme, but is very well prepared. The young couple running the kitchen balances simplicity with creativity. I am a light eater, and they accommodated my appetite by letting me order just a 3 rib meal. The ribs were great - juicy, falling off the bone, and not over-sauced. The refried beans were topped with fresh salsa and were not the typical mashed bean offering. I ordered a side Ceasar, which was made with lime juice and had a fresh avacado dice added, refreshing. I watched the chef tend to each plate coming out of the kitchen as though it was a work of art. Nice touch! There is a little saloon/bar that looks well-equipped, though I did not order from it. The lodge has rentals of recreation equipment available and even rent bear spray, if you will be hiking in the parks. I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Belgrade Bozeman Airport; City: Belgrade Montana; Review: Close to the airport for Bozeman, in Belgrad, Montana. This property is next to a truck stop. Not luxury accommodations, no pretty views, but a good value for being close to the airport and the I-90 for road travel. The rooms and property were very clean and the service was great. Comfortable, large room. Nothing fancy, but a very good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express New Buffalo; City: New Buffalo Berrien County Michigan; Review: Consistent with HIE properties, the room was clean and updated. Spacious room with the usual amenities- comfortable bed and bedding, nice bathroom with granite countertops and everything in good working order. The room was nice and quiet, with a quiet air conditioner. Cheerful staff. Hot breakfast as well as the usual cereals, fruit, bagels and muffins.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Historic Hotel Arvon; City: Great Falls Montana; Review: Boutique hotel with beautiful art, decor and excellent price point. Well-appointed rooms with very thoughtful details - bathrobes, lap desks for bedtime reading/laptop use, lighted magnifying mirror, large walk-in shower, adjustable setting showerhead, upscale bath products. Add the included breakfast voucher for The Celtic Cowboy pub next door and barista service at the check-in desk and cozy nooks for reading and relaxing - I wish we were able to spend more than one night!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Bozeman; City: Bozeman Montana; Review: Very clean, updated property. Very close to highway, but quiet. Cheerful and friendly staff. We were given a corner room on the third floor with a great view of the sunset against the mountains. Comfortable bed and pillows. Great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stockyards Hotel; City: Fort Worth Texas; Review: Just had a delightful stay at the Stockyards Hotel! I was surprising my husband for his birthday and arrived around 11 am to stow my luggage till I could meet up with him later that day. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They let me into the room upon my arrival so I could freshen up and then stored my luggage till I returned with my husband. They were all in on the surprise and took my luggage to the room after my husband left to explore town. Perfect! Loved the old western charm of the hotel. Rustic, but the room was very comfortable and spacious with premium bedding. The location couldn't be better for exploring the Stockyards area and the staff is very knowledgeable. The only negative was that our large corner room was facing Main Street, which is a main thoroughfare and very noisy. They do provide ear plugs on the nightstand. The H3 restaurant can be accessed from inside the hotel and is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just cocktails. Also with charming western decor and history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites DFW Airport West Euless; City: Euless Texas; Review: I stayed here for just one while traveling to Fort Worth for a couple of days. I really appreciated the shuttle to and from the airport as well as CentrePort train station. It was nice not to need a rental car. I stayed in the Executive King, a corner room, which was huge. It would be very comfortable for an extended stay as well as receiving guests in the separate living room. The suite was very clean, the bed and pillows comfortable. There was a selection of firm to soft pillows on the bed and the sheets were of nice quality. The breakfast selection included hot and cold foods, including scrambled eggs and sausage, waffles, fruit, etc. The staff was cheerful and knowledgeable about the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Des Moines West Clive; City: Clive Iowa; Review: We stayed here at the last minute while traveling on vacation. Up side - even though we could only get double beds, they were comfortable. Room - clean. Bathroom - mildew in the corner near the shower. Pool and hot tub. Several restaurants within walking distance. Breakfast - typical cold offerings, waffle maker and biscuits and gravy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Ft Worth Historic Stockyards; City: Fort Worth Texas; Review: For events in the Historic Stockyards, this is the place to be. Great breakfast (now complimentary only for members) with excellent healthy options and locally sourced foods. Spacious, quiet and comfortable rooms. Accommodating staff and housekeeping. We loved being able to just walk out the door and start enjoying the area and activities!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: i am not a book fan. but as soon as i seen the movie for this, i wanted to see what the book was like. and being my first book, it was even better than the movie. there wasn't a dull moment in ths book. Tolkien really brought this book to life. and as you are reading it, it almost seems as this really happened at some point in time. though it was somewhat different from the movie, it had a lot more deatail and story into it, which merely but tastefully hints in the moive. but i think this deserved the highest raiting for its clever use of words, vividly described scenes, and characters and plots that could only be found in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: i am not a book fan. but as soon as i seen the movie for this, i wanted to see what the book was like. and being my first book, it was even better than the movie. there wasn't a dull moment in ths book. Tolkien really brought this book to life. and as you are reading it, it almost seems as this really happened at some point in time. though it was somewhat different from the movie, it had a lot more deatail and story into it, which merely but tastefully hints in the moive. but i think this deserved the highest raiting for its clever use of words, vividly described scenes, and characters and plots that could only be found in this book.; 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: i am not a book fan. but as soon as i seen the movie for this, i wanted to see what the book was like. and being my first book, it was even better than the movie. there wasn't a dull moment in ths book. Tolkien really brought this book to life. and as you are reading it, it almost seems as this really happened at some point in time. though it was somewhat different from the movie, it had a lot more deatail and story into it, which merely but tastefully hints in the moive. but i think this deserved the highest raiting for its clever use of words, vividly described scenes, and characters and plots that could only be found in this book.; 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: i am not a book fan. but as soon as i seen the movie for this, i wanted to see what the book was like. and being my first book, it was even better than the movie. there wasn't a dull moment in ths book. Tolkien really brought this book to life. and as you are reading it, it almost seems as this really happened at some point in time. though it was somewhat different from the movie, it had a lot more deatail and story into it, which merely but tastefully hints in the moive. but i think this deserved the highest raiting for its clever use of words, vividly described scenes, and characters and plots that could only be found in this book.; 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: i am not a book fan. but as soon as i seen the movie for this, i wanted to see what the book was like. and being my first book, it was even better than the movie. there wasn't a dull moment in ths book. Tolkien really brought this book to life. and as you are reading it, it almost seems as this really happened at some point in time. though it was somewhat different from the movie, it had a lot more deatail and story into it, which merely but tastefully hints in the moive. but i think this deserved the highest raiting for its clever use of words, vividly described scenes, and characters and plots that could only be found in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This book is by far one of the best ever written. It's amazing explanitory content tells of how Middle-Earth fell into darkness. I think it had a great impact on me. (not being much of a book reader.) Ever since i started reading i couldn't put it down. It told of how even the great can fall, and how the ones with 'least pourpose' could change the world. In the book i found that Middle-Earth is similer to the world that we live in today. It gave great view of war and how it changed everything. And how a massive genocide was overcome. And also that everyone, great or small, has a worth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This book is by far one of the best ever written. It's amazing explanitory content tells of how Middle-Earth fell into darkness. I think it had a great impact on me. (not being much of a book reader.) Ever since i started reading i couldn't put it down. It told of how even the great can fall, and how the ones with 'least pourpose' could change the world. In the book i found that Middle-Earth is similer to the world that we live in today. It gave great view of war and how it changed everything. And how a massive genocide was overcome. And also that everyone, great or small, has a worth.; 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 book is by far one of the best ever written. It's amazing explanitory content tells of how Middle-Earth fell into darkness. I think it had a great impact on me. (not being much of a book reader.) Ever since i started reading i couldn't put it down. It told of how even the great can fall, and how the ones with 'least pourpose' could change the world. In the book i found that Middle-Earth is similer to the world that we live in today. It gave great view of war and how it changed everything. And how a massive genocide was overcome. And also that everyone, great or small, has a worth.; 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 book is by far one of the best ever written. It's amazing explanitory content tells of how Middle-Earth fell into darkness. I think it had a great impact on me. (not being much of a book reader.) Ever since i started reading i couldn't put it down. It told of how even the great can fall, and how the ones with 'least pourpose' could change the world. In the book i found that Middle-Earth is similer to the world that we live in today. It gave great view of war and how it changed everything. And how a massive genocide was overcome. And also that everyone, great or small, has a worth.; 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 book is by far one of the best ever written. It's amazing explanitory content tells of how Middle-Earth fell into darkness. I think it had a great impact on me. (not being much of a book reader.) Ever since i started reading i couldn't put it down. It told of how even the great can fall, and how the ones with 'least pourpose' could change the world. In the book i found that Middle-Earth is similer to the world that we live in today. It gave great view of war and how it changed everything. And how a massive genocide was overcome. And also that everyone, great or small, has a worth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Bull at Burford; City: Burford Cotswolds England; Review: Sweet little hotel in charming Cotswold village. Quirky old world hotel design replete with a lovely, cozy lounge. Located in the heart of the village near the local shops and pubs. Solid restaurant offerings. Wonderful and attentive staff made us wish our short stay was longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Luxembourg Europe; City: Luxembourg City; Review: This hotel had the most comfortable beds I've ever experienced in my many hotel stays, but my room was quite noisy as the noise from the restaurants carried up to my room. Other areas of the hotel may be quiter. The decor seems a bit dated, but other than the noise, I would definitely return. The food was excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: Great place to stay if you have an early flight out of London. Excellent access as attached to Gatwick Hotel is quiet and clean. The competent staff makes for a pleasant travel experience. Food is not memorable but fine. Overall stay was better than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Epoque Hotel Relais Chateaux; City: Bucharest; Review: Everything about this hotel was wonderful. The room was spacious and comfortable. The amenities were wonderful, and the customer service was exceptional. I was impressed by the care and attention provided, and I would absolutely recommend this hotel and return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Sibiu; City: Sibiu Sibiu County Central Romania Transylvania; Review: This hotel has an old world charm. The staff is competent and accomodating. The facilities are good. My room had a rather quirky shape, but it was comfortable and well appointed. The rooms were quiet, and the restaurants had very good food options. Overall a great stay, and I would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Grand Frankfurt; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Unlike most Westin hotels that focus on service as a core value, this Westin fails to meet these high expectations. However, the location is excellent quite near great shopping and eateries. Large onsite bar facilities are a welcome addition to the location. Rooms are standard for Westin.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa Kennedy; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Exceptional service marks this as an extraordinary hotel. Attention to every detail makes this an excellent choices. The rooms are lovely, modern and well appointed. The hotel has excellent public facilities for dining, bars, and outdoor socializing. Top marks for this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Charles Inn; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: Comfortable rooms and hotel lounge paired with a great location make this a great choice when staying in Charleston. Very quite rooms and parking are added benefits. Bathrooms are functional with some nice touches (extendable magnifying mirror with light) but not really a wow factor. This hotel is steps away from the market, which makes walking about the city a pleasure. The real gem of this place is the wonderful staff who went out of their way to make sure that we had an exceptional stay in Charleston. We particularly enjoyed their recommendations for sightseeing options, and I was thrilled to know that everyone from the front desk attendants to the maids, to the bar staff were knowledgable, accomodating, friendly, and truly a pleasure to interact with. I highly recommend this hotel for the location, and would happily stay again if I return in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planters Inn; City: Savannah Georgia; Review: The great thing about this hotel is that it is located right on one of the fabulous squares. You can see the wear and tear on this hotel, things like pealing wallpaper in the hallways and outdated bathroom fixtures do not set this apart. The rooms are fine; they are decorated in a classic Southern style but are nothing exceptional. The wine hour was delightful, mostly due to the charming pianist regaling us with classics. Service seemed haphazard, especially with the elevators out of service and some kind of work being done in the registration area. Overall I felt that the rooms were fine for a night, but this place was a little tired and overpriced. For my money I'd stay at The Brice every time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maximilian Hotel; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Maximillion is about a 5 minute walk from the main square tucked away on a quiet street. It is the impeccable attention to detail that separates this hotel from other offerings. Everything from the modern lounge with interesting books, to the Honesty Bar, to the offer of the loan of a pet goldfish if you miss your pet raise the bar on this space. The bedding and products are of high quality, and the rooms are marvelously spacious with windows that open onto the street and ledges perfect for perching and reading a book or people watching. Service was always prompt, efficient, and gracious. Parking was offered as a free amenity. The food was simple but very good, and the breakfast delivered to our room was wonderful. We enjoyed a delightful stay in this well placed hotel and were pleased with the reasonable pricing and superb quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Bailli de Suffren; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: I live in London and was looking for a hotel for a quick shopping trip. This hotel perfectly fit the bill. It's an excellent location, and has the added benefit on being located on a lovely, quiet street. The windows open into a charming French balcony, a perfect location to enjoy a glimpse of moonlight or a morning coffee. Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and perfect location mean that I will definitely be staying here again. Strongly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Croke Park; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Had quite a bit of difficulty locating the hotel. It's situated in a location just that little bit too far from the key tourist, bar, and restaurant areas to be ideal. Noise levels were fine, and whilst the quality was ok, the rooms felt worn, a bit dated, and not luxurious as promoted. Our stay was ok, but in future, I'd stay somewhere else.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stormont Hotel; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Comfortable hotel. Corporate not a lot of personality but very comfortable beds. Quiet, near airport, perfectly satisfactory for an easy stay. Bedding and linens good quality. Staff pleasant but perfunctory. Room service food, subpar and not recommended. Would stay again but skip room service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ardagh Hotel Restaurant; City: Clifden County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Loved this small establishment; you can feel the personal touch. Clifden is a lovely area, and the hotel feels bright and homey. The views are beautiful, and the atmosphere is relaxed. It's a perfect weekend getaway. The town is charming, peppered with shops, local restaurants, and pubs filled with colourful locals.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden Baden; City: Baden Baden Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Baden - Baden, Black Forest is a beautiful getaway with wonderful walking trails, gorgeous views, wonderful food and shopping. The hotel is an easy few minutes walk from the main areas of the city. Staff is efficient. Rooms are reasonably comfortable although not luxurious. Balconies are a wonderful way to enjoy the glorious mountain air.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Kennedy; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Villa Kennedy is a consistently comfortable and enjoyable stay. Service is excellent. Tried the tasting menu and it was very well presented and tasty. Wonderful linens, very quiet, and fabulous bathrooms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh is a beautiful hotel. Very classic, very corporate, but very good. Comfortable rooms, helpful and exceptional staff. My room wasn't in the best room and didn't have a great view (car park). Room service food was average. Had a better than decent steak in the restaurant. Unsurprisingly heavily meat driven menu. Starters were hit & miss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hurst End Bed Breakfast; City: Lyndhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire England; Review: My husband and I had a delightful stay at the Hurst B&B. Our hosts could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The rooms are simple, clean, and quaint, perfectly suited for a long weekend getaway to the country, and the B&B is situated with easy access to both the delights of the New Forest and the darling nearby village.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Reserve Geneve Hotel Spa and Villas; City: Bellevue Geneva; Review: Hotel La Reserve has well appointed rooms, exceptional service, and great amenities. It is wonderfully luxurious, with gorgeous views of the lake, but it is a distance outside the city. It's great for a getaway, but if you are visiting in order to explore the city, I recommend staying closer to the city centre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt Salzburg; City: Salzburg Austrian Alps; Review: We were delighted to receive an upgrade both times that we stayed on our last trip. The executive rooms were spacious and well-appointed. The staff was very helpful and provided exceptional service. The location is perfectly situated. However, our first night we were on one of the lower floors on a Friday night and the sound of the clubs was quite loud. When we returned and stayed on Sunday night, the room was on a higher floor and we didn't hear any club noise. Our overall stay was excellent, and we would return and stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Twelve Years a Slave (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Solomon Northup Page; Review: What can I say. It is very said. You have to read it for yourself; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muscle and a Shovel: 10th Edition: Includes all original volume content, Randall's Secret, Epilogue, KJV full index, Bibliography; Author: Michael Shank; Review: This book is the book every one should read it they want to know the truth; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Calorie Counter, 6th Edition; Author: Karen J Nolan Ph.D.; Review: To much writing instead of getting to the point; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Doctor's Diet: Dr. Travis Stork's STAT Program to Help You Lose Weight & Restore Health; Author: Visit Amazon's Travis Stork Page; Review: Not to much; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bible Study Organizer & Notebook; Author: Jerold Potter; Review: Like this very much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seasoning Your Words; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Eichman Page; Review: Great learning God's way; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sennheiser HD515 Dynamic Stereo Sound Audiophile 500 Series Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sennheiser; Review: I love music, but I am not an audiophile. With a home theatre (7 channel Mirage Omni Speakers/Onkyo Receivers) and several computers, I wanted an additional headphone at a reasonable price so I didn't have to carry around one headphone throught the house. I currently have Sennheiser 515 and had it for several years and the sound quality is very good at this price point. However, when I first bought Sennheiser 515, the initial sound production was not clear and needed about 50 hours for the break in period. Another minor complaint is that the ear cushion is made of fabric which I really didn't care for and it's starting to tear inside of the ear cushion. Initially when I wore the head phone for couple hours my ear started to hurt. However, once you start using this headphone the sound quality definitely improves and the head cushion doesn't compress against your ear as much. I've looked at Bose headphones (and other headphones) and although there are lots of critics regarding the sound quality, I actually like them. In my opinion, Bose headphones produces very clear sound. However, the two main reasons I did not buy Bose was the cost and poor construction. The reason I bought ATH-M50 was the Amazon reviews and the price. When it first arrived, I initially thought ATH-M50 was going to be much better than my current Sennheiser 515. Well, when I plugged into my computer and my mp3 player I really could not hear a big difference in the sound quality. I knew right away that ATH-M50 is solidly built like the Sennheiser 515 and I really like the vinyl head cushions. I think it's more comfortable than my Sennheiser 515, but maybe just a little more heavy which doesn't bother me too much. I've listened to ATH-M50 for about 70 hours now so I decided to do a comparison. So today, I actually took both of my headphones and using my home theater receiver listened to a pop song. Please note that this is a not a detail comparison, but rather a brief summary of my findings: 1. Both generated very good sound. 2. Sennheiser headphone generated louder sound, which surprised me a bit. 3. Sennheiser headphone had a noticeable more mid range compare to ATM-50, but ATM-50 mid range was more balanced. 4. Sennheiser headphone had a bigger bass, but sometimes more boomy. ATM-50 bass was tight and not boomy which I prefer. 5. In terms of the highs, Sennheiser had little more treble, but not too noticeable. If I have to pick one, I would definitely pick ATM-50 because the sound is very clean and very well balanced. Although the new ATH-M50 doesn't blow Sennheiser 515 away, it's somewhat noticeable when you listen to music in a receiver. It's comfortable and really sounds great right out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Netgear WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4500-100NAS); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: Although I been working in IT industry for over 24 years, I had a very old Netgear router with 54 Mbs WiFi capability because all of my computers were centrally located in my home office and used direct Ethernet cable for internet access. Within few years, we added several laptops using WiFi for our kids, IPhone, IPad, and other gadgets requiring Wireless connection. So I thought I needed to invest in a new router with better wireless output. My primary concern was not the actual Mbps, but was more concerned about coverage because we have house with ~5000+ sq ft including the basement and I know some of my friends were complaining that their router signal was too weak in certain areas of their house. After doing some research and looking at Amazon review, I purchased Netgear N900. The installation was very simple and since I already had a modem, I used this Netgear as an access point. I have several computers at each end of the house, basement, and the second floor. So basically I have wireless devices all throughout the house. Before the upgrade, I know it's laughable, but I was unable to play Youtube videos at no more than 480p using wireless connection. But after the upgrade, I can continually stream 1080p and except for one computer the signal strength is at maximum of 5 bars. This one computer for the most part is at the maximum of 5 bars , but sometimes lower to 4 bars. Even then, I really do not see performance degradation. Our kids and my wife are even noticing the performance difference. So far, I had this router for few weeks, and I did not have to reset it once. I have been extremely satisfied because of performance, but more importantly the coverage. I know it will likely be several years before I invest in another router.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 16.1 MP Tough Digital Camera with 8x Intelligent Zoom (Black); Brand: Panasonic; Review: For our Cancun vacation I was debating whether to take my D7100 Nikon DSLR which takes great photos. This time however, I wanted to take underwater photos as well. Did some research and underwater housing for D7100 was expensive so I thought this was a good time to buy a secondary camera that is small, waterproof, captures decent video for under $200. So I did some extensive research and initially waterproof cameras from Nikon and Canon came to mind but since this was my secondary camera I wanted to keep it below $200. If this was my primary camera, I would of spent little more and would of likely purchased Canon, Nikon and even Olympus in the price range of $200-$400. First of all, this is my first point and shoot camera and I am quite surprised by the image quality, especially for a camera that I spent in the low $100. I want to emphasize at this price point because it's unfair to compare a low $100 camera to $1200 Nikon with a $500 lens. Unfortunately, when we first arrived at Cancun, it was cloudy and raining. So the pictures taken on the beach are somewhat grainy (I am carefully viewing the photos as I write on a computer screen), but the next days were sunny and the photos quality are somewhat comparable to my Nikon DSLR. So the overall image quality is there, especially something that is very small to carry around and that can easily slide into your pocket. Pictures taken inside the hotel during the daytime came out great. At night, pictures taken with flash came out pretty clear. Afterwards, I went kayaking and submerged this camera underneath the water. With the large LCD display, I was able to see the ocean bottom from the kayak. Took several pictures and they came out OK most likely because the water was somewhat murky. So I really couldn't test the image quality of underwater pictures because the water was not clear. Then I changed to video mode, and using the default mode the video came out somewhat grainy for both out of water and under water. I really didn't have time to read the manual and change any settings since the camera came a day before our vacation. But I really didn't expect high quality video like my HD Canon camcorder. According to the manual, it captures 720P video. Overall I took over 450 pictures and about 7 minutes of video using a 16GB SDHC memory card and used up only 3.33 GB of memory (approximately 11.5 GB of free space), and fully charged camera about two times during my three days stay at Cancun. Unless you are taking hundreds of pictures in a day, I do not believe a second battery is necessary. In the default video mode, 16GB of SDHC memory gave approximately 30 minutes of video recording time. Sure it would of been nice to have a camera that will take better pictures during low light or better quality video, but for the price I really can't; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corsair CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory 1.5V; Brand: Corsair; Review: I have always purchased Corsair and have never been disappointed. This purchase is no different. Working in IT for over 26 years, I have never seen Corsair memory fail.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentey Amplitude X360 LS-4202 In-Ear Headphones with In-Line Microphone and In-line Control for Apple, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Smartphone, Samsung; Brand: Sentey; Review: Very Average Sound Quality and the sound is not very clear or concise compared to Bose or Klipsch S4. Good for casual listening.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City by the Sea (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte Gray (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drumline (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The One (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Impostor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deep End (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brazil (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bloody Sunday (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deterrence (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Falls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Rising (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dog Soldiers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Below (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Consequence (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NYPD Blue: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NYPD Blue: Season 1 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highwaymen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wire: Season 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MI-5: Vol. 1 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MI-5: Vol. 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The O.C.: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Hustle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The O.C.: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Saturnia International; City: Venice Veneto; Review: My husband and I were in Venice, and at the recommendation of our travel agent, stayed at the Hotel Saturnia. We were thrilled with our room and the hotel. The hotel was centrally located to many things and very lovely. Our room was fabulous! Very large (based on other hotels we stayed at in Italy) with a great bed and a bathroom with not only a nice large shower, but a tub and two sinks. The air conditioner in the room worked like a dream (another thing we didn't see often in Italy) and was a welcome relieft after a long, hot day spent exploring the city. We especially appreciated the gentlemen at the front desk (sorry, but we can't remember their names!). Especially the gentleman who was on duty when we checked in. We were hot and tired after traveling that day. He was very kind, allowed up to get settled, then recommended a great restaurant nearby for dinner. He followed up with us the next day to see if we wanted to take a tour and was always polite and helpful. We would certainly stay here again when in Venice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Davui Island Resort Fiji; City: Royal Davui Island; Review: Few places live up to the hype it seems but Royal Davui Resort certainly did just that! My husband and I choose the resort for our anniversary trip and we miss it already. The best part, as other's have written, was the staff and how friendly and helpful they all were. On our first day at lunch we were greated by four separate people within the first 10 minutes. By that night we were being called by name. They were all beautiful people who were warm, funny and welcoming. From their first song welcoming us on the first day until their farewell song on the day we sadly left, they did everything in their power to see that we were happy and lacked for nothing. As I told the manager Michael, when we leave a tropical resort, we are usually lucky if we remember the names of one or two of the employees. Here we left remembering so many! Jace with the Marina and Jace at the bar! Kasa, La, Meri, Siteri, Ben, Shirley and Dee (along with many others) all made our week there something we will never forget. The snorkeling right off the island was great and we really enjoyed the village visit, especially seeing the school kids perform for us. Our sand cay picinic was rained out but they brought our lunch and drinks up to our villa so we ate it admiring the view from the villa and still had a fun day. The food was very good and gave us a chance to sample things we might not normally eat. They make fresh homemade bread each day - different at every meal it seemed - that was hard to resist. Especially the banana bread in the mornings! Toasted with either jam or some of their maple butter was so yummy! While the travel from the US was long, it all went smoothly and was worth the trip. We hope to return some day. Bula Bula Royal Davui and Vinaka!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Mas de Pierre Hotel; City: St Paul de Vence French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote ; Review: Our travel agent recommended this hotel and we were very pleased. The hotel is located just outside the village of Saint Paul de Vence which we didn't originally understand (our own misunderstanding - not due to the hotel) but the hotel has several shuttles up to the village every day. In fact on our last day there, we missed a shuttle because my manicure took longer than expected. However, the staff was so accommodating - instantly offering us a ride up in their cute canopied Fiat. The staff was all great, bending over backwards to assist us. I wish I could remember everyone's name as there were several who transported us to and from the train station and the village. When the concierge was busy, Julie personally drove us. They saved us time and frustration, making our visit so much nicer. The concierge even recommended a great car service that took us out for a day. The food and the meal services match the 5 stars of the hotel. However, know that it isn't cheap and you will pay for it. It's worth it, but we made arrangements to eat lunch elsewhere a couple of days as we wanted something lighter and not as expensive for every meal. The seafood we had was all very good and everything was beautifully prepared and presented. My husband had beef one night and was beyond surprised at how good it was as we are often disappointed with beef outside the US. They had entertainment at dinner one night that was very enjoyable. A couple named Felipe and Bobbie sang, accompanied by their two band members. It added something special to the evening. The breakfast buffets in the morning were one of the best we encountered this trip with a lot of variety. They even custom made eggs or omelets. The entire staff was so friendly which was especially nice since we had one of the least expensive rooms. We felt we weren't treated any differently than others, which endeared us to the hotel even more. Our room was like a very nice French cottage and we had a very pretty view of the grounds and countryside from our deck. The doors to the deck had large shutters that could be left open to enjoy the view or shut so we could sleep in a nice dark room. We throughly enjoyed our brief visit at the hotel and would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay outside of Nice, enjoy the quite, peaceful and beautiful countryside, and experience impeccable service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fanari Villas; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: My husband and I joined my sister and her husband to celebrate our birthdays - particularly my sister's big 5 0. We had planned this trip for 5 years and wanted a place where we could have a beautiful sea view and could watch the famous Oia sunset from our own private deck/patio. We choose Fanari Villas and we were beyond thrilled with our choice. From the moment we met Nikolas at the front desk and he showed us our room, we knew we were in the right place! They gave us adjoining rooms that shared a quaint courtyard - the perfect place to watch the sunset with a glass of Santorini wine - especially the bottle that was provided to both couples upon arrival! Erin took good care of us each morning for breakfast and we can't thank Nikolas and Maia enough for continually making recommendations and reservations for us for restaurants and transportation. They lead us to some fabulous places!! Because the rooms were built into the side of the mountain - they were cave like, charming, and wonderfully cool. It does require you be in good shape as the place is a bit of a hike up - but all the better for the view! Plus, the villas provide help with luggage so you don't have to haul it up and down. Thank you everyone at Fanari Villas for meeting every expectation we had for a place to celebrate our birthdays!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hera Hotel; City: Athens Attica; Review: This hotel is located just blocks from the street up to the Acropolis, and all the restaurants and shopping near it, which was great. However, in what seemed to be typical in Athens, the buildings around it were a little worn. The hotel is older and while nice, somewhat reflects it's age. The room was typical in Europe in that our "King" size bed was two singles pushed together. The bathroom tub/shower is where you could see the age. The air conditioning eventually cooled the room but it took longer than other places we have stayed. The breakfast buffet was adequate. Staff was very helpful throughout the hotel. They helped raise our rating on the hotel. A big positive on this hotel, besides the location, was its open air, roof top restaurant. It has a great view of the Acropolis and had two friendly staff. It was the perfect place to have a drink and a meal, relax after a day of traveling, and enjoy the fresh air and view; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourgogne et Montana Hotel by MH; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We were lucky that our travel agent recommend this gem of a hotel. With only 31 rooms, it was able to offer great personalised service. We arrived at the hotel mid-afternoon after our long flight from the States. We were tired and hungry plus we needed to stay up to help reset our internal clocks to Paris time. Most restaurants in Paris are closed from 2 to 7 but Olga recommended a restaurant just down the street that was open. It was a great place to sit outside and people watch while getting some good food close to the hotel. Olga helped us many other times during our visit, offering us the museum passes (which we passed on but appreciated having the option to get it right there at the hotel), recommending another great nearby restaurant for dinner another night, and checking on our upcoming train travels. With the train strikes we were concerned about a couple of trips we had scheduled. However, Olga looked into them while we were off sightseeing for the day and by the time we got back to the hotel in the evening was able to confirm our trips for us. Georgio helped us out another day by calling to confirm our pick up when I couldn't understand the French being spoken by the transportation company. The hotel itself is nicely located. We were able to get to the Seine quickly and easily and the Eiffel Tower was within relatively easy walking distance. The room was comfortable with a nice bed. Bathroom had an amazing shower with two different shower heads. It also had double sinks - a nice bonus in Europe where we have often encountered small bathroom and showers. The breakfast buffet was small but nice. The gentleman working it (wish I had gotten his name) was very pleasant and helpful each morning. This was a special, peaceful find in the middle of a large, busy city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Our Own Candle Company Coconut Lime Scented 13 Ounce Mason Jar Candle; Brand: Our Own Candle Company; Review: Smell very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Own Candle Company Pumpkin Spice Scented 13 Ounce Mason Jar Candle Company; Brand: Our Own Candle Company; Review: Spells so good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P. Graham Dunn Owl You Need Is Love! Two Owls on Branch Decorative Hanging Sign - Made in USA; Brand: P. Graham Dunn; Review: Such a cute picture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brainerd B46145Y-BSP-CP Dragonfly Hook, Brushed Satin Pewter; Brand: Brainerd; Review: Bought 3 of these. One package was open when I received it and missing the screws. But quality is good. Seller sent me a new one. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Bath Products Dragonfly Toothbrush Holder; Brand: Creative Bath; Review: This is very nice, but the only thing I do not like about it is the fact there is no way to get in from the bottom to clean the inside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bali Blinds 7/16" Round Spring Tension Cafe Rod, 18-28", White; Brand: Bali Blinds; Review: Nice rods, but a little flemsy; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Ricki Lake on her late ex: 'He doesn't want me alone'; Abstract: Ricki believes her ex had a hand in "sending" her her new beau.; Category: tv
Title: Dad's Post About His Wife's 'Imperfect' Postpartum Body Is Getting All the Applause; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle
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: Former Teen Mom 2 Star Jenelle Evans' Ex Nathan Griffith Arrested, Charged with DWI; Abstract: Jenelle Evans' Ex Nathan Griffith Arrested, Charged with DWI; Category: tv
Title: Jim Carrey and Ginger Gonzaga Split After Less Than a Year of Dating; Abstract: Jim Carrey and Ginger Gonzaga Split After Less Than a Year of Dating; Category: movies
Title: Jaime Pressly Addresses Backlash After Calling Son Dezi Her 'Favorite' Child; Abstract: The actress stood by her controversial comments, explaining why Dezi is her favorite child during an appearance on 'The Talk.'; Category: tv
Title: Classic candy bars we wish they'd bring back; Abstract: It's always disappointing finding out your favourite candy has been discontinued. We still have chocolate-shaped holes in our lives left by the Pearson's Candy Seven Up Bar and Cadbury's Time Out. From retro classics to much-loved limited-edition flavours, these are the discontinued bars we want to make a comeback.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Todd and Julie Chrisley Fire Back at Estranged Daughter Lindsie's 'Dr. Phil' Interview (Exclusive); Abstract: In an exclusive statement from the Chrisley family via their rep, Todd and Julie call Lindsie's latest interview 'unfathomable.'; Category: tv
Title: Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury; Abstract: KELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he'd struck her.; Category: sports
Title: Solange Knowles splits with husband ahead of anniversary; Abstract: Solange Knowles announced the split on Instagram, saying she and Alan Ferguson have "separated and parted ways."; Category: music
Title: Fresh Off the Boat Canceled After Six Seasons; Abstract: The longest-running sitcom about an Asian-American family in broadcast TV history will end next year.; Category: tv
Title: Kanye West is teaming up with pastor Joel Osteen: Details; Abstract: The rapper and the megachurch leader are planning to speak together at Houston's Lakewood Church.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Womens Fashion Wedge Sandals Thongs Flip Flops Crochet W/Pearls 4 Colors; Brand: The Bay; Review: These are beach type sandals thongs. They are not meant for every day use because they soles are soft and they are by the way very confortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Women's Carlie Mary Jane; Brand: ; Review: This shoes are very comfortable. I have a foot that are slightly on the narrow side and these shoes fit perfectly and they make my feet look good as well. I wish there was a pair exactly like this but it could be a bit more enclosed for during the winter months. I am looking to see if there is more like this for this upcoming winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zeagoo Women's Splice Suit Pattern Short Sleeve Loose Dress Black; Brand: Zeagoo; Review: Way too small. I ordered a large and I am usually between Medium/large and this large size dress fits like a small size dress. I am too frustrated to contact the seller right now, but I would like them to send me an x large because it's very beautiful I have to say it's a nice dress and the problem is the way the sizes are arranged which they are all wrong. If you are a medium or large order an extra large from this seller so it can fit you ok.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ninimour- Women Sexy Lace Dress (L, Black); Brand: Ninimour; Review: It's a very provocative dress. I wouldn't wear outside the house. It's more like sexy lingerie type of dress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Solid Color Soft Mix Knit Leg Warmers - Different Colors Available; Brand: TrendsBlue; Review: the finish/seams in the borders is poorly made. The leg warmers are nicely made except I feel the borders might come apart; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Women's Patterned Multicoloured Fashion Harem Pants - Clothing; Brand: Leggings4U; Review: These are the best delicate, esthetically beautiful superb pair of lady pants. These pants are silky and they feel even better than silk because it is slightly thicker than silk. It becomes part of you, so natural. I am 5'6" and I am a bit overweight. I usually wear large for pants, and it hides those extra pounds extremely well. The only thing is you have to treat them like silk because you want them to last forever, believe me. This is how I care for these pants. - I soak them with cold water and one tableapoon of liquid soap and 1/4 cup of white vinegar in the sink or a plastic container for about an hour, and then I rinse the pants with cold water. Once the pants are rinsed, I lightly wring it and I place a towel flat on a table and I lay the pants on top of the towel. Then I roll the towel with the pants inside into a sausage shape, so the dry gently inside the towel. I wait about ten minutes, and I then take the pants out. And, that's how I gently care for these pair of pants. I love them and I will be buying more. The price is right as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KMystic Fishnet Tube Top One Size; Brand: KMystic; Review: It fits well, however, it is necessary to order one size up. Quality is ok too. The price was ok, but $5 for shipping it is too much, so it was actually a bit expensive. Otherwise I would give it 5 star; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Workwear Scrubs Round Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: The size was large but it was impossible to even get down to my waist. Very weird size. I am a large with women scrubs. I didn't want to take a risk and order the next size up and be too large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Noble Mount Twin Boat Womens 100% Cotton Flannel Lounge Pants; Brand: ; Review: They are not flannel. The seller made a mistake. They are cotton not too thick and not too thin. It feels more like a linen material. It's not soft cotton but it's not rough either. I am a large, but had to order an xl to make sure there's more room to roam since they are pajamas. I would have given it a 5 star, but I am disappointed they are not flannel; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Workwear Core Stretch Mock Wrap Top; Brand: ; Review: Great quality and fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V28 Womens Multi Radient Colors 100% Pure Silk Scarf; Brand: V28; Review: Real silk. Sexy and thin silk. It makes me feel sensual & very femenine. It's perfect when I go out on a date with my hubbie. During warm nights when I am wearing small top it helps me cover my shoulders and it makes me slightly warm. I love this product so much. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Everyday Smooth Brief Panty (Pack of 3); Brand: ; Review: They work for me. Super comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jax Women's Lace Dress With Cap Sleeve; Brand: ; Review: I read the reviews and had high hopes but it just seems to be cut weird. I don't like the way it fits at all. Maybe I just got a bad one?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scarleton Satin Evening Bag with Rosettes H3210; Brand: Scarleton; Review: thought it would be cuter but looks pretty juvenile - would be perfect for little girls dress up. Unfortunately I kind of threw it in a corner after opening package and found again after too late to return :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Qiyun (TM) Luxury Purple Shell Like Oval Bead Bib Bubble Statement Necklace Earrings Set; Brand: QIYUN.Z; Review: Very cheap looking :(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Isabella's Closet Women's Santa Suit Ugly Christmas Sweater Tunic; Brand: Isabella's Closet; Review: I love it, I ordered after seeing positive reviews and was so happy that I did! It is really cute and long enough that it is perfect with leggings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.Leaf Minimalist Bar Earrings Studs Sterling Silver Square Flat Bar Stud Earrings Minimalism Dainty Earrings; Brand: S.Leaf; Review: Smaller than expected but still ver nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Slim Mini Size Wallet ID Window Card Case with RFID Blocking; Brand: GintaXen; Review: SUPER Tiny; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CloseoutWarehouse Sterling Silver Half Infinity Symbol Knuckle/Toe Ring; Brand: ; Review: Adorable!! Love it and it is comfortable, I wasn't sure if it would be irritating to wear all day but it doesn't bother me at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Robert Forster, Oscar-Nommed Star of 'Jackie Brown,' Dies at 78; Abstract: Robert Forster, a prolific character actor who was nominated for an Oscar for Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown" and appeared in more than 100 films, died Friday in Los Angeles of brain cancer. He was 78.; Category: movies
Title: Mark Allen, soldier injured in 2009 search for Bowe Bergdahl, dies in Georgia; Abstract: A soldier shot in the head a decade ago while searching for Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan died on Saturday.; Category: news
Title: Justin Timberlake Talks Finding 'That Person' in Wife Jessica Biel (Exclusive); Abstract: The singer got candid about his love for his wife of almost seven years.; Category: music
Title: Photo: Joanna's Mangled Foot After UFC Tampa Win; Abstract: Joanna Jedrzejczyk is sharing pics of her potentially broken foot following her five round win over Michelle Waterson and it's pretty gnarly.; Category: sports
Title: Off to the World Series, these Nationals have proved everyone wrong; Abstract: This unexpected joyride of a season could hold more promise yet.; Category: sports
Title: You're Eating Your Fancy Dinners Wrong; Abstract: An outrageously gorgeous, outrageously expensive meal is better than just about anything else in the catalog of pleasures. But, according to one Michelin-starred chef, many fine diners would have an even better experience if they followed five simple rules.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 11 surprising things you didn't know about Olive Garden; Abstract: From secret recipes to interesting pasts, there's a lot more to the popular casual-dining chain than just unlimited salad and breadsticks.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 40+ Must-See Movies Coming Out This Fall; Abstract: From award season hopefuls to the return of Jumanji, Frozen, and beyond.; Category: movies
Title: Greek tanker not to blame for Brazil oil spill: operator; Abstract: The operators of a Greek-flagged tanker considered the "prime suspect" for a series of oil spills along the Brazilian coast in the past two months denied Saturday that the vessel was to blame. Earlier, the Greek authorities had told AFP that a Greek ship was one of five vessels suspected in oil spills that began appearing along 2,000-kilometres (1,200 miles) of Brazil's northeastern Atlantic coast in early September.; Category: news
Title: Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'worst is yet to come' on oil spill; Abstract: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday that "the worst is yet to come" with an oil spill that has affected more than 200 beaches on the country's coast. "What came so far and what was collected is a small amount of what was spilled," Bolsonaro said in an interview with Record television.; Category: news
Title: ON THE GUN: Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range; Abstract: Browning's new X-Bolt Max Long Range checks all the boxes for an affordable, long-range hunting rig: it's super accurate, runs flawlessly, it's heavy but still handy, and it costs just a little more than $1,000.; Category: sports
Title: Nearly 500 Prisoners Freed on a Single Day; Abstract: Julie Faircloth walked out of an Oklahoma prison near the head of a line of nearly 70 women who were freed on Monday, as part of one of the largest single-day releases of prisoners in the nation's history.; Category: news
Title: Why Emma Watson Is Calling Herself 'Self-Partnered' Ahead of Turning 30; Abstract: Watson opens up about the stress of turning 30 in the cover story for the December issue of 'British Vogue.'; Category: entertainment
Title: Aubrey O'Day Responded to Critics Who Say Plastic Surgery Has Dramatically Changed Her Appearance; Abstract: "I look in the mirror. I know what I look like," the 35-year-old singer says. "I love me! I'm the happiest I've ever been."; Category: health
Title: 20 of Our Best Bisque Recipes; Abstract: Smooth, simple and creamy just how a bisque should be. The post Our Best Bisque Recipes appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
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: Diaz believes Masvidal was on the verge of giving up at UFC 244; Abstract: Nate Diaz shares the moment he believes Jorge Masvidal gave up at UFC 244.; Category: sports | mind |
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Title: Behind Enemy Lines; Brand: Owen Wilson; Review: This movie had every chance to succeed: A great trailer; Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman; a John and Jim Thomas (Predator, Executive Decision) script; a budget of $40 mil. But for all this, the whole is decidedly less than the sum of it's parts. What happened? Well for one thing, Owen Wilson was all but wasted in his role as Lt. Barnett. No chances to utilize the deft comic touch he's displayed in Shanghai Noon and Zoolander. All he had to do in this film was run from guys shooting at him, and while he does that effectively, what's the point? I wish that he had been given the freedom to do more with the role. Meanwhile Gene Hackman essentially reprises the same role that he had in Crimson Tide, then as a sub captain, now a ship admiral. Though it is a role his fills well, it's not as interesting anymore. Also, "Enemy Lines" strains plausibility more than even the most unbelievable flag-waving war film...the scene where he hides in a graveyard of corpses with the enemy literally walking over him was especially ludicrous. And I found myself annoyed by much of director John Moore's camera work. Obviously he's yet another commercial director, based on the frenetic herky-jerky camera work on display here. Can't these guys just hold the camera still and let the action unfold, as opposed to trying to create the action with a bunch of quick cuts and shaky shots? I really wanted this movie to be good, and just because it's better than most of the mediocrity released last year, that's still no excuse. It could've been much more. Perhaps the true test of a movie's worth: I will not be buying this one when it is available on DVD.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Osmosis Jones VHS; Brand: Laurence Fishburne; Review: ...this movie was a huge mistake. The audience I saw it with was largely quiet and seemed as uninvolved in it as I was. About the only thing going for it is the vocal talent (Rock, Fishburne, Pierce, Shatner) but even that ended up being disappointing. The concept just doesn't work. There's a major disconnect between the live action sequences with Frank (Bill Murray) in the real world (which make up perhaps 1/3 of the movie) and the animated sequences of what's going on inside his body. For me, this very cartoony anthropomorphic world of his internal organisms (the animation design reminds me of the Simpsons a little bit) just cannot possibly exist at all in the real world...yet we are supposed to believe that Frank's white blood cells look like Smurf/Bart Simpson hybrids and sound like Chris Rock...it was just impossible for me to suspend my disbelief as the film cuts back and forth between these two completely different universes. That said, I guess the filmmakers do what they can with it, the way they visualize the city of Frank (the inhabitants refer to his brain as Cerebellum Hall, the armpits are where all of the evil bacteria and viruses hang out and veins are shown as busy highways) is somewhat clever but, again, entirely too fantastic to exist in the real world. And then when these wholly disparate worlds collide, and the animated micro-organisms are literally travelling from one person to another AND THEN BACK AGAIN via phlegm and tears in the real world...well, that's when the impossible becomes TOTALLY LUDICROUS. And it doesn't help that all of the live-action actors (notably Murray, Molly Shannon and Chris Elliott) appear to just be collecting paychecks. Murray has achieved a new low here...I enjoyed his recent turns in `Rushmore' and `Charlie's Angels' but this is just plain embarrassing for him. The Farrelly brothers just must've told him to be as disgusting and slovenly as possible, which is fine I guess but that's all he has to do in this and what a waste of his talent. And the result is we just don't care about his character...he's repugnant and an idiot. So what if the Thrax (the virus) causes him to die? The audience feels no sympathy towards Murray and that is the fatal flaw of the film. And really, I expected more of Rock...there are a couple of scenes where it looks like he was able to improvise and do his thing but for the most part the filmmakers keep him on a pretty short leash and stick to the script, and I really think that an opportunity may have been missed there. Used properly, I think Rock could do great voice-overs for animated films. Oh yeah, one more thing...why can't a comedic film come out without some dumb film parody in it? You've seen the action in the Matrix parodied a million times already...well add another attempt (very feeble at that) to the list. It's really getting annoying, and pedestrian animated films like this one really have no new insights; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day; Brand: Pierce Brosnan; Review: Attention all moviegoers: You may now stick a fork in James Bond...he's officially done! "Die Another Day" is the final nail in the coffin of the once-proud franchise that produced such highly-entertaining films as "The Spy Who Loved Me," "Goldfinger" and "For Your Eyes Only. " Time was, this series relied on wit, spectacular stunts and entertaining storylines to propel a movie. Now those successful traits have been replaced with clunky one-liners, cheesy special effects and ludicrous plotting...which, in case you were wondering, are not good things in a movie! If you enjoy these qualities, go see the slightly-superior (aargh...I can't believe I'm saying this) "XXX!" Of course, choosing between "XXX" and "Die Another Day" is like deciding between death by lethal injection or drowning, but that's beside the point! Don't get me wrong, the classic Bond films had their fair share of outrageous stunts, but at least they were within the realm of possibility...after all, the filmmakers didn't have computer graphics to rely on, they had to have actual stuntmen perform them! But James Bond parasurfing on a glacier? Completely ludicrous, not to mention dumb!! I saw this film with three of my friends, and we all agreed -- "The worst Bond film of all time!" And that's not like saying "The worst Indiana Jones film of all time," which isn't a bad thing to say because of the relative high quality of all of the films in that series. The Bond franchise has been churning out turkeys on a regular basis for years, so saying it's the worst of them all really means something (after all, how can you make a movie worse than "The World is Not Enough" and "License to Kill"?). I want to collectively grab MGM executives, shake them for an hour, then make them sit down and watch "good" James Bond movies (i.e. any of the films made prior to 1987) so they can see how far they're strayed from the once fool-proof formula. It's not hard to make a good James Bond movie, butuntil they realize what they're doing wrong (which is everything) and fix it, I will never see a "new" Bond movie again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DASTARDLY & MUTTLEY:THE COMPLETE SERIES; Brand: Various; Review: This classic cartoon, commonly known as "Stop That Pigeon" among young viewers over the years, first debuted on September 13, 1969 on CBS and subsequently aired on and off in syndication over the years. I first saw the series growing up in the 80s. The stars of the series are Dick Dastardly and his snickering canine sidekick Muttley (who always muttered his signature "rassuh-frazza-pazza). The duo was first introduced in 1968 as part of the ensemble cast of Wacky Races (which received a similar dvd treatment from Warner Bros. Home Video last year). Along with the rest of the Vulture Squadron (fellow dimwitted pilots Zilly and Klunk), they use WWI aircraft in an attempt to follow the orders of "The General." Those orders being: STOP THAT PIGEON! The show is somewhat reminiscent of Road Runner, with the Vulture Squadron filling the Wile E. Coyote role. The outcome is similar too, with Dastardly and co. failing spectacularly in each episode to stop the pigeon. Dastardly's voice, and that of The General, were done by Paul Winchell, whose other roles include Winnie the Pooh's friend Tigger, Zummi Gummi and Marmaduke. The legendary Don Messick (famous for his work as the voice of Scooby-Doo), did Muttley as well as the other members of The Vulture Squadron. The half-hour show originally consisted of two Dastardly/Muttley adventures, a brief segment in which Muttley daydreamed about adventures of his own, and a few quick, unrelated gags. All 17 episodes are included in this set. Bonus features on the DVD include: - The Vulture Squadron's Greatest Misses [Watch the Pigeon Thwart the Vulture Squadron] - Commentary on Stop Which Pigeon, Ceiling Zero Zero, Fast Freight, Home Run and Start Your Engines; by Iwao Takamoto, Designer, Jerry Eisenberg, Designer, Scott Awley, Warner Bros. Animation, Scott Jeralds, Warner Bros. Animation - Dastardly & Muttley's Spin-Off's [Retrospective on Dastardly & Muttley] - Commentary on Balmy Swami, Camouflage Hop-Aroo, Mop Up, Left Hanging and Wild Mutt Muttley by Iwao Takamoto, Designer, Jerry Eisenberg, Designer, Scott Awley, Warner Bros. Animation, Scott Jeralds, Warner Bros. Animation; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kicking & Screaming; Brand: Will Ferrell; Review: Let me say up front that I think Will Farrell is one of the five funniest humans currently walking the the face of the earth. That said, based on his involvement with "Kicking and Screaming", he is also one of the five worst judges of movie scripts! All right, maybe that's a little unfair to say, since he was in "Old School" and "Anchorman", which were both very funny movies. And I guess it's possible that at some point -- very, very early in its development period -- "Kicking & Screaming" might have shown enough promise to make him think it'd be a worthy successor to those bombastic comedies. So what happened? I suspect that, at a key juncture, the filmmakers decided to approach it as BOTH a G-rated kids' sports movie and an adult comedy. As has happened with most such films before it (many helmed my directors more adept than Jesse Dylan), the result is an empty movie orphan which satisfies neither audience. And it doesn't help that the film looks like it was directed by a 12-year-old -- with spare change, on a saturday afternoon -- who has never even WATCHED soccer before. It's tough to call this a truly awful movie, because there are a few laughs scattered here and there, mostly because Ferrell is able to mine one or two golden nuggets from the mostly barren script. But they are few and far between. He has little help from the rest of the cast (aside from Mike Ditka), and the kids especially are a disappointment. I expect more from executive producer Judd Apatow, who scored a slam dunk with his cast for the TV show "Freaks and Geeks." I guess he used up all of his casting inspiration on that show, because this is perhaps the least memorable kid cast ever. As you probably know by now, Ferrell plays Phil Weston, an over-his-head youth soccer coach saddled with a sad-sack team who feels inadequacy towards his father (Robert Duvall), also a coach, but more successful. Hilarity is supposed to ensue from this premise, but doesn't. Despite the use of every single tired sports-movie cliche in the book. The main problem is that we never care about any of characters. We never get any feel for the relationship between Ferrell and his kid, which should be pivotal because that's what gets him into coaching. The kids are broad stroked and typecast (the short shy kid, the big slow kid, the jokester, etc.) and never really figure into the story in any meaningful way. And Mike Ditka is supposed to be Duvall's nemesis...but why? Motivations are never explained. The result is a very empty movie. Director Jesse Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) brings nothing to the party and ineptly stages a series of pratfall-ridden music videos featuring the most used-to-death sports anthems -- Vangelis' theme from "Chariots of Fire," Queen's "We Are the Champions" and Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." And I'm no soccer expert per se, but I played for 13 years and can tell good-movie soccer from; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Avengers: The Movie; Brand: Olivia D'Abo; Review: If you are at all interested in the Ultimates Avengers, listen to me--DO NOT BUY THIS. You are much better served in buying the 1st Trade Paperback that collects the 1st Ultimates story arc, upon which this DVD is (allegedly) based. As we have seen recently, Marvel is very spotty in quality control when bringing its properties to screens (Daredevil, Punisher, Elektra, Hulk, X3 all being extremely substandard adaptions), and if Ultimate Avengers is any indication of what to expect in the future, well...we can only hope that DC will do better. Because Avi Arad (head of Marver Enterprises or whatever they call it) and Co. are basically ruining their characters everytime they adapt it. Everything about this film -- the voice acting, the story, the dialogue, and good god, THE ANIMATION -- is disappointing. And let's be honest, to the hard core fans who support Marvel...it's an insult and a disgrace. Because they are basically telling us that they can put together an extremely lackluster product and still expect us to buy it. AND THEY'RE RIGHT! This time. But let me tell you, when Ultimate Avengers 2 DVD hits the stores...well, then I'll break out the 2nd Ultimates trade paperback and read that. And maybe, just maybe, if I really want to torture myself, I'll dream about the kind of movie it could be if the dumb cheapskates at Marvel actually cared about their fans. Because that's more fictitious than anything Stan Lee and Jack Kirby dared dream up even in their headiest of heydays.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sealab 2021 - Season 1; Brand: Various; Review: It's easy to laud Sealab 2021 as a clever parody of classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Just as Venture Bros. parodies adventure shows and classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. And Space Ghost Coast-To-Coast parodies talk shows and classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. And Harvey Birdman parodies legal dramas and classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. And the Brak Show parodies family sitcoms and classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Cartoon Network and Adult Swim spend a lot of time parodying classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons, because that is much easier than creating new cartoons, like Samurai Jack (by far the best show ever produced by CN) which involve original animation and thoughtful scripts. It's cheaper and more profitable to recycle 40-year-old animation and characters, and to wrap it in self-awareness with a post-modernism cherry on top. 95% of people who watch Sealab 2021 have probably never seen Sealab 2020; if they did, I think they'd be surprised to see how decent 2020 was. Sure, maybe it wasn't so in-your-face with blatant "look how clever we are" content as 2021. It had loftier goals -- it sought to teach kids about the sea and to do it with cool Alex Toth character and vehicle designs. Maybe the result didn't set the world on fire, but it was a decent show for 1972, and it can surely be said that there was never an animated program before or since that was quite like it. Meanwhile, Sealab 2021 has numerous identical shows preceding it and following it on Cartoon network seven days a week.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How I Met Your Mother: Season 1; Brand: Josh Radnor; Review: Okay, so my brother got me season one of "How I Met Your Mother" for Christmas, and swore it was the best comedy on TV. I was willing to give it a shot; I'm somewhat of a Jason Segal fan from his Freaks and Geeks turn and we all know how funny Neil Patrick Harris can be (witness his scene stealing performance in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle). So I had reason to expect an enjoyable program. So what's the verdict? When I was 17, I had an infected wisdom tooth pulled out and my mouth swelled and oozed pus for a week. I could only eat Gerber's baby food and fluids. All in all, it was the most crappy experience ever. Until I watched "How I Met Your Mother." If we lived in Ancient Rome, I was Emperor Commodos and I was watching this in the Colisseum...I would have given thumbs down to the whole proceeding with the hope that gladiators would come in wielding maces and destroy the bar and the apartment sets, where 99% of the show seems to take place. However, had this show really existed way back then, the Roman Empire would have collapsed a lot sooner than it did. Evidently, Some mad scientist pinpricked Jimmy Fallon's pinky, fertilized an egg with his DNA and out popped a fully-formed Josh Radnor, the lead actor of this show. Cloning Dolly the sheep was bad enough, but this is an affront to all ethics and morals, let alone good taste. One small step for man, one giant leap BACKWARDS as far as comedy is concerned. The uninspired, trite, and obvious comedy writing doesn't help, but it might have been surviveable had the characterizations been at all passable. But it is impossible for me to relate to these people. Self-absorbed narcissism was funny on Seinfeld because that was an irreverant and funny show, nobody was meant to like those characters. But here, I would never want to be associated with these people in real life, let alone watch caricatures of them on TV. It's Seinfeld without the humor. And in case you were wondering, the humor was about 99.99999% of Seinfeld. So what that means is that HIMYM is .00001% as funny. Apparently, I am the lone dissenting opinion on this show, since every other Amazon reviewer raves about it. I'm okay with that. After all, Aristotle was ostracized for being the only person who thought the world was round. Not to say that I'm much like Aristotle--I don't wear togas.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Space Ghost And Dino Boy: The Complete Series; Brand: Various; Review: 1966 is widely regarded as the year that Saturday mornings became a ritual and an institution for cocoa puff-fueled kids, and Space Ghost was a big reason for that. The brainchild of comic book maven Alex Toth, SG spawned a host of imitators (Mightor, Young Samson, Birdman, Galaxy Trio, Herculoids, etc.) and for good reason; it was the number one-ranked saturday morning cartoon during the 1966-1967 season. It's not hard to understand why: Great character designs, colorfully bizarre villains, an outer space theme, cool music, the heroic voice of Gary Owens -- in a saturday morning landscape littered with lighter fare like Underdog, Porky Pig, Atom Ant, Casper the Friendly Ghost, the Flintstones and the Beatles cartoon -- kids ate it up. It was a more serious action-adventure show that catered to youths that couldn't get enough of the live-action escapades of Adam West and Burt Ward on the wildly popular Batman TV series. What many people don't realize is that Space Ghost shared it's timeslot with another program called "Dino Boy in the Lost Valley," which was an entertaining program in its own right; kudos to Warner Brothers for including those segments in this set. A predecessor to Land of the Lost, Dino Boy features a young boy who is marooned in a prehistoric valley populated by dinosaurs and cavemen. Featuring plenty of tyrannasaurs and lushly painted backgrounds, it is a worthy addition to any cartoon fan's collection. What Space Ghost and Dino Boy had that later saturday morning cartoons didn't was actual ACTION! In the late Sixties, partially in response to Space Ghost, parental groups lobbied to have violence of all kinds be removed from children's programming, resulting in bland, lackadaisical programming for the most part. That is why I am jazzed that Space Ghost and Dino Boy is finally being released on DVD! Couple that with the rumors that there is an extensive behind-the-scenes documentary about Toth on this set, and this is a must-buy! This set contains all 20 episodes (18 season-one episodes and 2 season-two episodes): Season 1 Each episode features two seven-minute Space Ghost segments with one seven-minute Dino Boy segment between them. "The Heat Thing" / "Marooned" / "Zorak" (September 10, 1966) "The Lizard Slavers" / "The Moss Men" / "The Web" (September 17, 1966) "Creature King" / "The Treeman" / "The Sandman" (September 24, 1966) "The Evil Collector" / "The Fire God" / "The Drone" (October 1, 1966) "Homing Device" / "The Mighty Snow Creature" / "The Robot Master" (October 8, 1966) "The Iceman" / "The Wolf People" / "Hi-Jackers" (October 15, 1966) "The Energy Monster" / "Valley of the Giants" / "The Lure" (October 22, 1966) "The Cyclopeds" / "The Ant Warriors" / "The Schemer" (October 29, 1966) "Lokar - King of the Killer Locusts" / "The Bird Riders" / "Space Sargasso" (November 5, 1966) "Brago" / "Giant Ants" / "Revenge of the Spider Woman" (November 12, 1966) "Attack of the Saucer Crab" / "The Rock Pygmies" / "Space Birds" (November 19, 1966) "The Time Machine" / "Danger River" / "Nightmare Planet" (November; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marvel Superheroes '66 Collection; Brand: ; Review: This excellent series that aired in 1966 has never received a proper DVD release in the States but each character's series has been released on DVD in Europe and is available on Amazon.co.uk. Though they are Region 2 DVDs you can buy them all (Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Submariner) and watch them on TV. How, you ask? Simple...Put the disks in your computer and rip MP4 files form them using a video encoded like Handbrake (available for free) which strip the region encoding. Then you can watch the video files on your computer or TV with a streaming device like an AppleTV. This is completely legal as long as you purchase the disks legally from a retailer such as Amazon.uk. This workaround is available for a plethora of films and shows that are available in Europe but not the US.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Francona: The Red Sox Years; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Francona Page; Review: I am a weary Red Sox fan of more than five decades, well before the current "Red Sox Nation" gimmick of frontrunners, who want to identify with the team by self glorification, came along..So reading about a self-effacing manager who guided my Red Sox to two world championships, albeit one at the expense of my home town Colorado Rockies, who were nothing but canon fodder, remains a treat...I have no illusions that given a local sportswriter co-author, nothing much negative about Mr. Francona would be revealed..That is fine, since we see as his cornerstone to success, the General Manager Theo Epstein, who buffered the wholly transparent and thus extremely vulnerable Terry Francona from a triumverate of ownership of misfits of Mr Larry Lucchino, a toxic and infantile creep who craves opportunites to berate Francona while remaining a gutless phony whose artistry is confined to avoiding responsibility; John Henry, the money guy but a nerdy math whiz who thinks sabermetrics explains baseball success, marries a woman half his age, and gives away trinkets to baseball professionals to show he is a regular guy; and perhaps worst of all, Tom Werner, a baseball ignoramus, thus splendidly suited as a media guy to steer baseball away from what made it great into an "entertainment" vehicle where the star system and showboating attract fans who want to be seen at the game and mingle with success, who could care less about the game or the difficulties of playing consistently at the pro level... We all know the story has a happy ending: Both Francona and Epstein are no longer with what is now clearly a train wreck, each knowing that the manager enjoyed stunning success and the General Manager managed the owners adroitly away from their ultimate and inevitable capability to destroy the brand of innocence in baseball and replace it with the gluttony of media demands. This book dovetails nicely with "Faithful", the joyous memory by Stephen King and Stewart O'Nan about the championship 2004 season...Most of "Faithful" tells us about what happened on the diamond..."Francona" reveals the drama and elements of sadness assocated with one Terry Francona, whose only sin was his love of baseball, a sin which I believe only we fans of decades past can share, while all professional sports plummets daily into what we are told is "entertainment" but is truly not a sport as we have know it and never will be again.. On a positive note, the Red Sox may still thrive, not with ownership, who I pray every day to sell the team, but with the removal of the "stars" who all came to Boston in trades, and the fun or fans watching home grown kids remain kids on the diamond as they share the love of baseball as has Terry Francona..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purity: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Franzen Page; Review: Franzen's stuff takes pages and patience before the sparring gives way to the body blows..This explains the many reader critic drop outs.. Slogging into the initial scenery brings us the goal posts of the novel..Purity or Pip is a mystery whose identity is purposefully shrouded in mystery by her mysterious mother..She is young, edgy, combative, always self protective, and perhaps the only sympathetic character, whose motives approach pure, sorry, among the cast of characters, most of whom are busy squandering the opportunity of existence. We meet Andreas Wolf in East Germany or "The Republic of Bad Taste" at the time of the fall..Getting through passages describing life in East Germany is heavy lifting for the reader, which many might decry, but Andreas is necessarily rooted in a society of nihilism, which East Germany vividly portrays, to present him as wholly isolated from any sense of value, structure, except oppressive, driven to obsess over survival and gain..He has a formidable mind, which ultimately will lead him in circles, protect him from his focus as a sexual scavenger, excuse his behavior as a murderer, and explain his good fortune as the accidental beneficiary of malignant potential of the internet..Andreas happens to be photographed and interviewed by the media during the riots in the dismantling of the Stasi, when he was there only to secure files likely incriminating against him..So off he goes as a media darling, celebrity, icon of the unchaining, together with the wealth, power, regard, influence, and women that all of that entails. Somewhat of a stretch, but imaginable, to fantasize Andreas, Hillbilly Clinton, and Henry Kissinger bellying up to the bar to knock down a few beers while smugly rejoicing about the ultimate aphrodisiac, and how they never stop come running..Conquest cuts both ways.. Sorry to be obscure, but reviewing a book to me is not rehashing the story..The book itself provides that..So a few glimpses might suffice.. Franzen presents conflict between couples with dialogue not found elsewhere..His presentation of the battle lines and then the outbursts and recriminations invite deep sadness, but with it penetrating insights into what lies beneath what doesn't work when making a go... He keeps pealing back the surface into darkness, but not always gloom, invariably laced with grotesque humor and some of the compensations which got these people together in the first place..Sorry, but adjusted people will not generate book sales.. My favorite couple are Anabel and Tom..Without getting into their story, we see Anabel as a malcontent without peer, whose marriage to Tom, both highly intelligent people, but with intelligence providing firepower and not insight, is an onslaught of unseemly exchanges, accusations and self-victimization coming from Anabel, whose verbal arsenal of flame throwing invective terrorizes Tom incessantly, while Tom is eggshell tiptoeing always, dreaming up strategies and approaches, comically inept, to harness the chaos to some small degree.. Both are victims of themselves..Anabel provides sex under highly structured and demanding parameters..Is anyone surprised? While Tom is the archetype repressed American male, where anything available is welcome and sufficient..Anabel has big bucks, which sadly can; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Affair to Remember: My Life with Cary Grant; Author: Visit Amazon's Maureen Donaldson Page; Review: This book reveals both the strength and core of Ms. Donaldson and the marvelous person we just know on screen as Cary Grant..No wonder he was captivated by this young lady, who was growing into womanhood before him..Sadly, we see the phenomenon generally referred to as "Abandonment Syndrome", described in psychiatric literature, as dooming the person most women would without hesitation describe as the most handsome, charming, kind, principled, and enchanting male ever to walk the earth..But in the end, given her perception and strength, she had to leave this complex icon and forego the false promises of "celebrity" or, even more praiseworthy, the idea of being one more Mrs. Cary Grant, when doing so would mean living on perpetual probation, never above suspicion, and targeted for accusations having no basis except in the tormented mind of a man whose life resembled, if not amounted to, that of an orphan.. We will always celebrate the magic on the screen given to us by Cary Grant as no other male film star ever has and, without doubt, never will again. Most male stars these days are cast into productions where they personify arrested adolescents, which bonds them to most male viewers, sadly.. This book is not about gossip..Ms. Donaldson lays bare a joyful and painful struggle to make love work..Does this sound familiar?? She has put a lot of thought and work into her time with CG, to where her intelligence is the core of her story, not some schoolgirl fantasy..This effort required both detachment and objectivity, and well as deep affection and admiration for the man who was basically a homebody, whose yearning for a true home and the love that would permeate it drove him to cherish his only child and to repeatedly seek a love object to share that contentment.. Ms. Donaldson invites us to love and cherish the Cary Grant she knew. And she succeeds..In writing a book and to expose to the public what were private moments, easily exposing her to public outcry and scorn, perhaps has allowed her to tell her story with the respect and affection that can only be absorbed by a reader willing to take the time to invest the patience and understanding that pages demand, instead of the cocktail chatter and sound bites that infest and degrade most public discourse available today..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonfish: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Vu Tran Page; Review: Just awful..The refugee angle holds limited interest but seems mostly beside the point..But what is the point? We have a cop who is confused and clueless, who married an unstable and freakish woman who is a mystery to him and to the reader as well and remains so..He finds himself in Las Vegas, where a goonish Vietnamese family of thugs terrorizes him as he seeks out his ex, for reasons we will never understand..We are given no reason to care about any of these misfits or what happens to any of them. The writing is tiresome and banal..Las Vegas is described with metaphors galore as a barren place, which we know without being told..Many passages describe the smoking of cigarettes. No kidding..All the cast are wooden and their actions predictable or unexplained..I only finished the book to see if somehow I had missed the gist of the story..But I found no gist and no story..What happened here in Las Vegas should have stayed in Las Vegas and never should have found its way into print.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CARTEL, THE; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Winslow Page; Review: Long and sad saga of futility in Mexico and why we are only perpetuating carnage and terror. Too much wealth without values drives both the cartel and the U.S. special interests both inside and outside of government. Failure is key to budgets and funding of keystone cops with lethal capability with no accountability..War on Drugs has been exposed as boondoggle stuff for decades.. Yes, the violence and cruelty become numbing, but that is a central theme of this stunning novel.. Reviewers who like to just retell the story are not going to fare well with this book. Thank God.. The writing and exploration of the characters is first rate, where there are no heros but many failings.. Descriptions of torture, mutilation, and sadistic glee never stop, but that is yet another core message. Terrorism and murder spike again and again where millions and billions justify all behaviors..We are told much in this work of fiction which is hardly fictional..Mexico is a historic captive of conquest. To all victors go spoils. Intimidation becomes the only tool to preserve power, is demonstrated not only in the drug trade, but in the everyday as well, on all levels of social interaction..where violence takes on endless forms..Descriptions of the geography, with its strategic and cultural underpinnings are repeatedly brought to bear on the narrative..Yes, the lone wolf hero may seem anything but original, but how else can a saga of so many levels with so many memorable characters be told and held together? Cleverly, the characters showing courage and strength are mostly female, where Ciudad Juarez is the focus of women who stubbornly blind themselves to their inevitable self destruction as they try to live real life. This interlude goes on too long as the story heads for home..But stories of struggle all take too long.. Hero Art Keller somehow survives without many close calls but the author must be forgiven for sparing him since, after all, he is the vehicle which keeps things coherent and together..The last 100 pages of 616 speedily pick up the pace as the story must have an ending..I would have welcomed a lot more..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MIDNIGHT SUN; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: To start, I buy and read everything available by Nesbo,books and DVDs alike..This book I find not up to his highest standards..There is much mood music, desolation and philosophy, but we are given much of Jon the Fixer, wonderfully introduced in "Blood on Snow", as distracted from much action in the God awful most North that Norway can offer..with too little to do or share.. Yes, he must stay vigilant to remain free from the killers hired by The Fisherman to do him in. But his decision to hole up in a cabin known to everyone in the village and easily found makes little sense.. The one and only scene of confrontation prompts the question whether Nesbo or The Revenant was first to come up with the hide hiding place..The bad guys easily give up, leaving Jon and them to live to see another day and to resurface in the next Nesbo novel.. So with not much else to do but visit town, such as it is, Jon explores relationships and introspection.. So we have a wildly inconvenient love story, which becomes the major focus to a man on the lamb..Why would a man skilled in killing and trusting necessarily only in his own devices and those impulses alone decide to fall in love again, which he tells us repeatedly is a constant event and cause of regret, always..?? So to me we are reading a fragment which in content and tone is no more than a pause between the action.. Nesbo always writes wonderfully, but this book features style over suspense, his stock in trade..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Toobin Page; Review: Jeff Toobin has captured through incisive and deliberate writing the chaotic times surrounding and featuring the Patricia Hearst story for all to see and offer the gamut of opinions flowing from it all. Just sketching the reviews submitted to date, the book is sure to trigger responses from agendas galore. My approach, unlike many, is not to offer a synopsis of the story to the reader, but just a few observations. My final analysis is that Ms. Hearst is one very lucky lady, with why so open to endless explanations, the most predominant predictably being the Hearst money and ability to influence..Without question, Ms. Hearst was exposed to charges of Felony Murder and a death sentence, but which never came close to confronting her.. Perhaps the most telling passage in the book is the declaration of one of her closest friends: that Patty was freely willing to lie her way out of any situation..While the author and I share strong sympathies and admiration for the courage displayed by Ms. Hearst facing unspeakable suffering and trauma surely beyond the comprehension of the reader, the stone cold facts of her conduct, all undisputed and almost all generated by her own accounts, invite the recurring theme that Ms. Hearst was a survivor who could adapt her behavior and her story to serve expediency. This is what all of wealth and power routinely do.. While we can all agree that Ms. Hearst was victimized by family, the SLA, and countless fortune hunters, the central question of her free will in criminal conduct is clear to all but those who cling to the mantra that once one suffers abuse, which she certainly did, then there is no accountability for all subsequent acts..That may fit the agendas of many and numerous pop psyche pundits, but it is not the law.. Just a few more observations: As a question of law enforcement tactics, Mr. Toobin suggests that the failure of the FBI to follow the June 2, 1974 SLA eulogy by Kathy Soliah in Berkely should have prompted full survellience of her..But also, when in September of 1975 the FBI had identified two SF homes as possible SLA hideouts, why did they arrest Bill and Emily Harris when they could have done so at any time but by timing alone invited the huge risk that any others would be alerted and alarmed and possibly slip away? F. Lee Bailey is hardly in my Hall of Heros and deserving of contempt in my opinion on a number of scores. Putting Ms. Hearst on the stand was of course risking doom, but in my view, while it may well have spelled doom, given the overwhelming evidence of guilt, with the defense of coercion the longest of long shots, bucking the cardinal rule of keeping the defendant silent may not rise to the level of foolhardy. Finally, the one item where Mr. Toobin reveals a lack of practical insight is his criticism of the psychiatrists who testified..He takes them to task for giving totally opposite opinions but that is how things go; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Razor Girl: A novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Hiaasen Page; Review: I have read almost all of CH but this book tops my list.. Unlike some of his first novels, this story quickly jumps the tracks and stays there.. The characters and dialogue rip off of every page..with no dead spots or annoying characters.. If this was a play, we could not wait until the Razor Girl reappears to goose the action.. Key West now rests in this genre as another hotbed of Florida slime, stupidity, and revenge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before the Fall: The year's best suspense novel; Author: ; Review: Mixed feelings..I find that mystery novels fall into two rough categories..One gives focus to the people involved and how they cope or fail to cope with the events surrounding and impacting them; the other has the action and plot structure driving wooden and stereotypical characters along for the ride..This novel features the latter, who provide graphic and frequently gross examples off the ills besetting current American trends, centered here on the abusive and ungovernable television industry and concentration of wealth which allows those of that status to live above any sense of values or responsibility..We see some depth to the Scott Burroughs Everyman character, whose heroics in saving himself and a young boy from drowning after surviving a private jet crash generates more obstacles than accolades from those wanting to cash in or join in to share him with others..His confrontation with a grotesquely drawn television reprobate has high moments but he is known to us very little except as a failed artist.. Of course, the cause of the plane crash is the mystery of this mystery, but its cause and solution are not touched until the final two chapters of the book..Even worse, those circumstances disappoint the reader.. So, everything we have been told until the final chapters is irrelevant to the resolution of the mystery.. As we study the narrative for clues, we are being given red herring subplots that really mean nothing.. While the characters to the extent described reflect social issues and voids, they fall by the wayside.. Surprisingly, I enjoyed reading the story until discovering there was not much of a story at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Thirst: A Harry Hole Novel (Harry Hole Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: Jo Nesbo returns to Harry Hole just in time for us and I suspect for Nesbo as well. I have read all of the Harry Hole books and believe this is one of Nesbo's best.. Nesbo lures the reader into thinking everything adds up before the story runs off the rails.. We again see a wonderful cast of characters, drawn cleverly and flawed comically. The story? I won't say a word..After all, it's a mystery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man and His Presidents: The Political Odyssey of William F. Buckley Jr.; Author: Visit Amazon's Alvin S. Felzenberg Page; Review: This gem explores the legacy of WFB as a political commentator without peer..Regardless of instinctual compass, the reader is provided a rich history of American politics when discourse was still in vogue. WFB is revealed as a man driven by ambition, an ambition to serve his sense of duty, to abide by what he saw as a life where principles governed all, but where the times required questioning and a constant skepticism as to how to apply those principles to a world beset by dizzying change and grave challenges.. WFB wanted to be an agent of change, a role often misunderstood and trivialized by his detractors. His use of language, wit, and powers of observation seem unparalleled, unlikely ever to be duplicated again..By approaching the content in the light of WFB contacts and connections with Presidents, we are afforded a unique and vivid set of insights into the machinery of government during his time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comanches: The Destruction of a People; Author: Visit Amazon's T. R. Fehrenbach Page; Review: This book requires study, but the rewards of persistence are huge. Most of us have never confronted the history and tragedy of Native peoples..Most have no idea that for a century Comancheria or land mass controlled by the C encompassed the bulk of Texas with large shares of adjoining and nearby territories. Raiding places of this Buffalo and violence culture extended substantially farther..As unsurpassed fighters on horseback, these conquerors ruled until those on the ground, not in Washington, began to find ways to turn the tables in mid 19th century..Ultimately, white expansion, vanishing Buffalo and disease doomed the tribe..The author explores in depth why a people who produced nothing, like their enemy Apaches, who had to survive as both hunters and plunderers, with time, were fated to be overrun and die out. From a military history angle, not emphasized by the author, but there to behold, we see decades of futile and foolhardy policies allowing slaughter of civilians and military alike, while ignorance prevailed in D.C. Sad parallels abound as to Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, with no end in sight..Politicians are revealed, as now, while called leaders, have no clue as to how to rise to the basic challenges of conflict, military or otherwise..They have no answers for the betterment of our people..Neither did the Comanches..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cuban Affair; Author: Visit Amazon's Nelson DeMille Page; Review: DeMille never fails to assemble a cast of cartoonish characters, add a plot of adventure and mystery, throw in some macabre plot twists, while we are peppered mercilessly with lurid commentary throughout, confirming him the master of the beach read..Why not a summer publication date instead of the first day of fall? We see a seasoned combat veteran lured into the mercy of the machinations of a family of adopted Cuban American fanatics, promising him the moon if he spearheads a mission in Cuba, riddled with obligations founded on faith. Early on, he is reminded of the Hemingway observation....The Cubans double-cross each other..They sell each other out..They got what they deserve..The hell with their revolutions.. What is he doing in a decaying police state disguised as a tropical paradise with his slippery revolutionaries? Will he survive the twists and turns they are sure to spring on him? The Cuban authorities will wish him dead..Do his misguided pals wish him any different? Is he just collateral damage? And his Cuban American accomplice is a woman, who, as a lover, is always willing to lie to him if she believes it is for his own good.. Keep reading..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America; Author: Visit Amazon's John Nichols Page; Review: Without any popular thirst for respectful or constructive political discourse, books like this are the default button for readers looking for mud to sling..This book does the job.. If the reader is a Trump hater, whether justified or not, if Trump is as malignant as might be imagined, it adds nothing to read and believe that those surrounding him are demons whose claimed shortcomings must be gathered in a book..So this drivel is nothing more than a Birds of a Feather exercise or ammunition for those who have already fired the gun..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Zen Tennis: Playing in the Zone; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Joseph Parent Page; Review: Sorry, but Zen principles add nothing to good tennis..Without a solid instructor and savvy practice regimen, not much else matters..Yes, in the rarest of times, I have been in the zone where the ball seems the size of a beachball, everything is slow motion, and focus comes without distraction.. But nothing can prepare one for such good fortune, where all cylinders are oiled and dumb luck prevails. I can see where one might confuse the peaceful and sublime concentration that Zen practice promises with athletic achievement..But to credit Zen as a factor in success as a supplement to talent and confidence, which can only be the result of achievement, is a classic distortion where the egg becomes the explanation for the chicken.. If it makes it fun to credit Zen with performance, then have fun...But it might be much better to stay away from imagined short cuts in any athletic endeavor, and stick to the old formulas of hard work..Start with 10,000 strokes.. the explanation for the chicken..Zen can surely enrich, but try first to handle 10,000 balls..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye: A Lisbeth Salander novel, continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Lagercrantz Page; Review: We have seen such clever portraits of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist but here it is just more of the same.. To bloat the book, we have subplots of Faria Kazi, a Bangladesh beauty terrorized by family Muslim finantics and sadists, who are wooden, wholly predictable, and add really nothing to the basic narrative..But what is the basic narrative?..Seems like there is none..Lisbeth and Mikael appear and disappear as subplots abound and drown out with an identical twin substory that at times makes for good reading but mostly gets lost in confusing flashback sets and endless descriptive prose which slows any suspense and action to a grinding halt or distraction from what might hold the reader...This book was difficult to get through..At the end, Lisbeth offers a few words to mourners at the memorial service of a murdered friend..The Lisbeth we have known would never have done such a thing..She would never have gathered in a crowd, would have found no use to connect with the unwashed masses, would have known that her thoughts were always beyond conventional thinking or ritual of cretins, and she always had better things to do. The series appeals to both men and women because we have a woman who has no conventions, has genius skills in the digital age, can do violence to the deserving, has endless reasons to gain vengeance, gains our empathy as a child whose defenselessness was continuously exploited and trusts very little since her survival requires distance..But I'm afraid her story has now been more or less told...What a pity..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Scarred Woman (A Department Q Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Jussi Adler-Olsen Page; Review: This theme of Denmark welfare dysfunction, perhaps applicable to all Scandinavian social strata, presents striking roles and conflicts between faceless bureaucrats and lost children portrayed as grotesque Barby Dolls with little to lose when drifting into violence with nothing to stop them..The presentation of the characters reflecting welfare as a blueprint for mischief or much worse is what carries the novel. I have read all of the Department Q books and continue to find Carl and his cast so unique and fun that the books just never disappoint. But a major flaw lies in extensive passages about the demise of Rose and the solving of the murder of her malignant father..This huge chunk was not worthy of any significance or reader interest and damaged plot appeal and pacing beyond repair..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Jacobs Page; Review: I really wanted this to be a good book..But judging the content by its cover is a mistake.. On the positive side, the author has assembled a marvelous selection of passages from some of the keenest minds in literature..Perhaps showing stunning thinking was his purpose. He succeeded. But after disclosing early on that thinking itself let alone improving thinking is a tall order, he drops the ball. This is hardly surprising..Very few people have been exposed to critical thinking, most often at the collegiate level, but even in college, rarely if at all. The author is an academic, who seems isolated in his Ivory Tower showing little connection with the average Joe..He demonstrates some examples of emotion clouding or obliterating any meaningful thought process, but we surely do not need him to show us such things..They are everywhere..If this is the post-Truth Era, it is surely the post-Thinking Era as well. Much of the book is tangential, often boring, and wholly lacking in any thread justifying its title..At the very end is a summary checklist which is shallow and worthless to the point of embarrassment. I really liked the author as I read and reread his commentary..In this day and age of force fed information and data, I shudder to think whether more than a relatively few souls will do as I did and by chance buy the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Legacy of Spies; Author: John Lecarre; Review: Le Carrè at sunset has no reason, perhaps no desire or ability, to shed light, where there has been none. Old friends and enemies, terms without meaning but never without risk, revisit us as enigmatic as ever, to remind that those harnessed in the spy world know nothing, are doomed to disillusionment and a chilling sense of betrayal and regret, where clarity is a casualty of age..George Smiley, that great architect of puzzles and confusion, wonders finally, as he likely did always, of what was and is this really all about? The murderous and artist of treachery Hans-Dieter Mundt of the Stasi and perhaps at times Merry Old England has his fingerprints on death everywhere while our old friend Peter Guillaume is called back now, old himself, to face the sad music of what we know, which remains little, of the people and events most prominently focused in The Spy Who Came In From The Cold where the trail itself remains cold and thus ripe for recriminations and scapegoats..The mind games which enchant and bedevil us by the hand of Le Carrè keep us in suspense, suspended, and bewildered, as always..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Richard Burton Diaries; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Burton Page; Review: Burton can salvage a film like my favorite, WHERE EAGLES DARE, an adventure fantasy, where his commanding screen presence and voice demands our belief, making for fun at the movies. Few will likely read this book, with perhaps just one or two reading this review, but so it goes. Curiosity, not idolatry, brings Burton to life as he alone lived a life knowing the mindlessness of celebrity, that accidents and sheer dumb luck, combined with his marriage to the only other movie icon of his time, resulted in mind boggling wealth, access or demand for connection by all rich or famous, and which contributed to If not coined concepts of the jet setter and the few who might be crowned the beautiful people.. Behind that facade, which Burton recognized as phony to the point of nonstop mortification, we are treated to pages of wit, insight and a battle never winnable to rise above it all as the son of a Welsh coal miner..His love and obsession over Elizabeth channeled his energy into a welcome distraction away from the nonsense of it all..He retreated to books as his second line of defense, thus maintaining his blindness from the maelstrom of adulation surrounding the two for over a decade, then for more. Of course, Burton was a man like all filled with contradictions, embracing the lavish life of movie star, scorning movie making as boring and tedious, with financial success of a picture beyond creative skill; indulgence in food and drink beyond imagination, while disgusted by drunks and drunkenness, who were plentiful within family and closest friends; impatience with snobbery while embracing mostly those most wealthy; demanding that he maintain his health, surely essential to the appearance of a screen idol, while periodically going on the wagon and dieting to avoid the bloating he and Elizabeth fought daily. Gossip is part of it all but not in abundance and surely not near any level to induce purchasing the book. So, readership is limited to the curious, and only those willing to slog through 600 pages plus to assess how Burton both handled and mishandled it all..Since Burton died before 60, he failed to master it all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic; Author: Visit Amazon's David Frum Page; Review: This book rehashes news accounts, with our political ills falling at the feet of Donald Trump. Trump has been made possible not by Trump himself, but by a post-truth electorate who hunger for any kind of authenticity, where the facts matter little. Trump exploited the galling stench of Hillary Clinton, who stupidly fashioned as deplorables those not being taken in by her record of deceits and hypocrisies no less stunning than Trumps world view of an arrested adolescent who dwells in a permanent sandbox. Our voters are not enlightened by media, where entertainment tops all, and where bad boy behavior makes for good television where the cameras welcome and the viewers worship the antics of a Trump.. The author has presented a numbing and rambling account which demonizes Trump relentlessly while providing some but scant consideration to the underpinnings which allow politicians of all stripes to flourish..Trumps device of one or two word labels disparaging any opponent or foe was ingenious, while grossly dishonest, but the voters in the primaries and in the general election ate it up..So we voted for the best entertainer..And now we are getting what we deserve..We saw that we deserved better than Hillary, but who can state with any certainty that we will not again see an array of pant suits in 2020? Like many, I just thought, and still do, that Trump is just in it for the ride. But why blame him for winning?; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Pleiadian Perspectives on Human Evolution; Author: Visit Amazon's Amorah Quan Yin Page; Review: Fantastic, and this book should allso be commen knowledge in high schools or public schools all over the world. What is more importend than to konw ones story?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pleiadian Tantric Workbook: Awakening Your Divine Ba (Pleidian Tantric Workbook); Author: Visit Amazon's Amorah Quan Yin Page; Review: Amorah Quan Yin was a woman, that I can only admire. She had the insight, the courage and her agenda was to help people with their path. I could wish, that this and other books from her hand, or the Pleiadians, were material that were used in high schools all over the world. That would help the world and humanity. Love you where ever you are, Amorah.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pleiadian House of Initiation: A Journey through the Rooms of the Wisdomkeepers; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary T. Beben Page; Review: It is absolut a book everybody should read. This book gives a Picture of what to expect in an ascenssion proces. It gave me o much. Thankyou Mary T. Beben for sharing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A New Home: Pleiadian Perspective on Ascension Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Lie Page; Review: Love this book....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metatron - This is the Clarion Call: All You Need To Know; Author: Visit Amazon's R Mackenzie Page; Review: It is a must read, it just is...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Rift in the Races (The Galactic Mage series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's John Daulton Page; Review: It's hard to write a review without spoilers, so I'll do this in two sections. The first one will be Spoiler free and a bit vague because of that, the second part will be a bit more in-depth regarding certain issues I had with the book, while trying not to give out the major plot points. Spoiler Free section: Rift in Races is a great follow up to the very excellent Galactic Mage. Both books are lighthearted with very well drawn characters that are the focus of the whole story. The books combine a fantasy world with magic and a dragon and, yes, a unicorn in this one, with a sci-fi future Earth of space faring humans. The blend of high tech and fantasy is creative and interesting to read, creating some intriguing challenges for both sides. While this book was a fun and long read that I could barely put down, I don't think it was quite as good as the first. Some of the characters become caricatures, and the story seems to get lost a bit and meander about uncertainly as it takes on multiple story lines. The ending is a major cliffhanger that feels more like the end of a chapter than the end of a book, which is a mixed bag. Despite these general issues, the story is a joy to read. It is humorous and at times clever, and moves forward, for the most part, at a good pace despite its length, never becoming tedious or bogged down in exposition. I highly recommend this book and Galactic Mage as both are just plain fun to read, with great characters overall. SPOILERS section: There are a few things that bothered me a bit about the book, things that kept this one from being as good as the first. The first thing was that some characters became caricatures. The Queen becomes an ill-tempered person shouting and threatening, banging her scepter on the floor and looking like John McEnroe on a bad day. She spends a lot of her time threatening to cut out tongues or chop off heads, and comes across as the red queen "Chop off their heads!" more than a real person. Captain Asad suffers from some of the same problem, though not as intensely since the guy is basically paranoid and it's understandable. When he sees the Queen's space fortress, Citadel (basically a giant crystal ball), he says it looks like a Hostile. I was waiting for Roberto to say something like, "So does Earth and our moon, wanna nuke them too?" The other character I have a problem with is Orli, the female lead character and Altin's (the protagonist) girlfriend. Altin is a sweet guy in many ways, and he does everything in his power to make Orli happy. In return, he gets teased to the point of cruelty and gets his emotions stomped any time it's Orli's turn to try to give him any kind of support whatsoever. She is emotionally unstable, thoroughly self centered, and uses Altin as a means to her own; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CyberStorm; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Mather Page; Review: The problem with this book is that it creates an impossible scenario in our world of today. There are far too many absurdities in this book. SPOILERS The notion that a cyber attack would shut down sewage and water and satellites and magically stop over air cell phone to tower to satellite communication is nonsense. These structures would have to be physically compromised to stop working. Electricity does not flow through the internet. These systems might go down in places from time to time because power distribution could no longer be managed via the internet, but it would not cause permanent power shut downs anywhere. Farmers can still farm, we could still communicate with phones, still distribute food, and so on. The real problem that we would face from the internet somehow getting shut down by a virus (impossible, by the way) is the economic crisis that would result. So many businesses rely on the internet today, that literally millions of people might lose their jobs. This realistic result is never mentioned anywhere, however. SPOILERS FOLLOW The writing itself in the book is fine. However, the story has some incongruities, and there are a number of times where the author simply throws in brand new information. For instance: at one point we learn that Mike hid bags of food in 46 locations buried under the snow. When did that happen? Only once do we see him burying any food, and are never told of any other such times. The characters also do some amazingly stupid things. In the very beginning, the prepper is doing his prepping in the middle of the day of his apartment building. Everyone knows he has food and gear. So this means that he will be assaulted, or at least harassed, by everyone around if the stuff hits the fan, defeating the purpose of prepping in the first place. Mike and Chuck (the prepper) go out in broad daylight to dig up one of his buried food packages, in a city filled with people desperate for food. How stupid is that? END SPOILERS These are just a couple of examples to illustrate the problems in the story and with the writing. At moments the flow is jarring as things the characters never did apparently did do, but we were never told about it. There are some strange behaviors from some characters that makes little sense, various depictions of people, especially brief ones in rural America that are nonsensical and tell me the author really has no idea about rural life, how to survive, and so on. The book is also very sexist, and most of the characters are astonishingly dumb, coming across as caricatures more than actual people. While the idea of somehow shutting off all power and water and phone and broadcast services (short of ham radios) can provide for an intriguing and tense backdrop for a story, the way it is done here makes little sense. The reactions of the characters, the amazingly poor survival skills of the prepper in the group, the general ignorance of; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old Man's War; Author: Visit Amazon's John Scalzi Page; Review: More and more writers these days are overly fond of exposition. This book is no exception. If we're not reading droll dialogue, we are reading lectures on this race or that race. It seems the concept of "show don't tell" is lost on many writers these days. This book is, in short, a series of shallow conversations sandwiched between pages of exposition and intensely lifeless action and death. When a friend dies, we get a lecture of how it happened, with the emotional depth of someone making an offhand comment about the weather in a feeble attempt at small talk. No one is sad or upset. No one experiences any emotion at all, except that of lust, and even that is written with an exceptional lack of passion. The characters have no depth or character or emotional states. This fiction is purely juvenile male fantasy junk. There is little of value in it besides the interesting idea of receiving new bodies. The best part of the book is the opening line, which promises so much great writing to come. Alas, the book spirals very quickly into tedium.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Allies and Enemies: Fallen (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy J. Murphy Page; Review: Unlike most sci-fi getting published these days, Allies and Enemies: Fallen was actually good, very good. The characters are deep and rich, with vulnerabilities, strengths and weaknesses that made them come alive on the page. So many novels have shallow, mundane characters that are two dimensional a best, but not these. They are complex and interesting, and they are well developed. The story is equally rich and developed, well paced with an actual climax and resolution for a change, something more and more writers are forgetting about. On its own, this book is a great read that is hard to put down. The writer sucked me into the world with the story-telling, the characters, and the entire universe she created. When compared to other sci-fi being written and published today it is beyond great, easily overpowering pretty much every other action space opera out there with superior pacing, story-telling characters and more. I'm looking forward to more books from this author, especially since she's proving herself to be one of the best right now, easily eclipsing most everyone else writing sci-fi. There was, however, one problem with the book, and that was grammar. There were several errors; usually one every 3 to 5 pages on average, I'd say. It's the reason I am giving it 4 instead of 5 stars. Usually things like this bother me tremendously in a professional product, but I had little difficulty getting past it thanks to everything else being so good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2287 A.D. After Destruction: A Post-Apocalyptic Saga (The Ashlyn Chronicles); Author: Renee Van Dyke; Review: This book has so many problems, it's hard to know where to begin or when to end. The prose is atrocious, grammar is terrible, and word usage is sloppy beyond belief. The story skips time, certain sequences are written out of order, and it is infested with poorly timed flashbacks, which only make the thing more convoluted to read. The action sequences are overly long and artificially dramatic and lacking in any suspense whatsoever. Characters are shallow and dull. There is no real conflicts between them, the wife easily becomes friends with the mistress, etc. Dialogue is terrible, and poorly presented, sometimes without even quotations, so you have to read it more than once to realize someone is talking. The jargon is infantile, as well. Thanks to the skipped time and poorly ordered sequences, there's no sense of relationship development or evolution, which only compounds the shallow empty characters. The way the book is presented, with it's weird event skipping and disorganized structure, the thin plot is made even more anorexic. This is easily one of the worst books I have ever read.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the High Castle (Essential Penguin); Author: Visit Amazon's Philip K. Dick Page; Review: This book is not a work of science fiction. In fact, it is not really much of a work of alternate history. It is, first and foremost, a book of philosophy hidden within a poorly written "slice-of-life" drama centering around four different characters. Yes, the setting is Earth, an Earth where the NAZIs and the Japanese won WW2, but it's not really about that. There is little to no discussion about US life in the occupied territories for the general population, for instance. There is little discussion about the politics involved in managing these territories, the challenges in controlling the large territory and spread out population, any resistance movements, and so on. No, this book is about the nihilistic fatalism of the I-Ching, which is a Chinese, not a Japanese book, and was never, to my knowledge widely used in Japan (yet for some reason it dominates all the thinking in this book--excepting the NAZIs-- even among white Americans in the neutral zone who are free to govern themselves). PDK barely mentions anything in response to the I Ching, but the little he does mention towards the end is largely done through symbolism. Or perhaps it is about the need for a balance in life, in politics, etc., and that when there is no balance, people will unconsciously work towards it. Maybe PDK answers this question himself, I don't know. As for the book on face value, it is poorly written, with stunted, fragmented sentences, dropped prepositions, and a barrage of other grammatical violence on every page, supposedly to mimic the Japanese language translated roughly into English. The four characters' stories meander and they barely connect, if at all, at any point in the book, but they do serve to esoterically illustrate the fatalism of living one's life according to an agent (the I Ching, in this case), rather than creating one's life for oneself. It is a typical anti-authoritarian message, a message I whole heartedly support, communicated in a sloppy and plodding fashion. As for the somewhat recent TV series from Amazon, that series so far bears little resemblance to the book, but it makes me wonder how on Earth they will conclude their version of this tale, which thus far is radically different.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Oblivion (The Chronicles of Sarco Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua A. Johnston Page; Review: The high ratings given this book confounds me. Unless you want to read a book comprised almost entirely of lectures, then you'll likely find this book an excellent sleeping aid. Show don't tell is a concept entirely foreign to this author, and because of this, page after page is nothing but lectures about weather, about politics, about some fantastical this or that piece of technology, about a race, and so on. The plot is transparent. A super powerful evil entity is zipping around the galaxy killing everyone. The greatest weapons and warships cannot stop it. A group of very non-military behaving naval personnel are sent on a mission to retrieve pieces of some artifact that may or may not help defeat the entity. The team sent to fulfill this mission is a naval task force. These people are supposed to be military, but they behave more like civilians on board a democracy cruise than soldiers on a military vessel. It is clear the author knows nothing about the military. Somehow, despite the lecturing, the characters are shallow and simplistic. The action is sometimes broken up by more lecturing, destroying any possibility of suspense. The direction the story takes is predictable, the pace plodding slowly along a wholly expected path. The good news in all this is that you can skim half the book or more and not miss anything. Hopefully the author learns to show us rather than lecture us in future books he writes.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Death Becomes Her (The Kurtherian Gambit) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Anderle Page; Review: The author has plenty of interesting ideas here, but the writing is rather poor. There are plenty of grammatical errors, poor word choices, very sloppy and cumbersome sentences and several times paragraphs start with no segue, and you have to pause and think about what the author is referencing. Another major problem is the author's desire to lecture us constantly. Show don't tell, lecturing does not belong on fiction. Despite these serious problems, there are some good ideas here, and the characters are well developed, sadly not through their actions, but through a biography the author gives us each time he introduces one of them. If the author can fix these problems, he would have a good book. I would give it less than 3 stars, but like I said, he does have some good ideas and a fun and interesting story, it's just poorly told.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: A Spiritual Exploration of the Star Wars Saga; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Paul Jones Page; Review: Star wars, it is true, has a great deal of spirituality in the jedi and sith philosophies. That spirituality is based on Buddhism (and many books have been written on this subject), so I was curious to see what he was going to tease out of it from a Christian perspective. The author's success is, I think, hit and miss. I think he at times tortures the scriptures a little, as well as the movies, in an attempt to force a round peg into a square hole. At other times I think he makes a good point. I did not care the devotional aspect of the book, and would have preferred something more cerebral. As it is, the book is rather light. The thing I most enjoyed in the book is the very beginning, where he talks about his experience as a kid watching Star Wars for the first time at a drive-in. I was 8 when, in 1977, this amazing film called Star Wars hit the theaters, and we all went to watch it. It was an astonishing film, awe inspiring, as the author notes; and awe is his central theme throughout: awe of God, of His creation, and how we should live in awe all the time, which I think is a bit unrealistic, but I understand his point. At any rate, it's an easy read. The author provides some excellent summaries of the Star Wars films at the back of the book for those of you who are not up to speed on Star Wars (GASP, people like that exist?!?!), and he has plenty of quotes from the films throughout the book, as well as quotes from the Scriptures, unfortunately from inferior texts such as The Living Word instead of actual translations. Recommended for some nostalgia of the films and a somewhat interesting perspective on the films from a fellow Christian.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse); Author: Visit Amazon's Dennis E. Taylor Page; Review: Despite this book being well written and well edited, I can't give it more than two stars. Why you ask? Well.... There are some inconsistencies in the story, some things don't make sense in terms of the technology. The author has no understanding of law and government. He has a blind hatred and ignorance of Christianity, and apparently does not understand human behavior or the US constitution. A lot of the plot line makes little to no sense. Characters are one dimensional, more like caricatures than anything else, and the humans are all cliches based on the author's intense prejudices. Another major problem is the lack of focus, direction and purpose in the story. There is no climax. Some problems exist with the solution to save what's left of humanity. The book simply stops. The story does not end, it just suddenly stops, as in you get to the last page, and that's it. The whole thing is written almost like some strange stream of consciousness piece.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stealthy Steps (Nanostealth | Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Vikki Kestell Page; Review: This book could have been good, but it was instead tremendously boring. About half of it can be skipped altogether and the reader will miss out on nothing at all. It's not that the book is slow, or that there's a lot sciencey sort of things; it's that the protagonist is so abysmally dumb, that everyone spends enormous amounts of time explaining things to her as if she were a 5 year old. Long after I understand some idea the author is presenting, the protag is still asking dumb questions and staring in confusion at the Dr. After about 50 pages of this, it's hard to keep going. Another major problem with the book is that the plot makes absolutely no sense. Super wealthy (implied that he might even be a billionaire) super brilliant scientist, takes a job in a place where all his work could be stolen and compromised, knowing in advance that he would be working for corrupt unscrupulous people who want to do just that. So...why did he go there to work on his project? The Dr is presented as some brilliant clever mind, but frankly, he's a dolt. If you can get over these huge blunders, you might enjoy the book (apparently some people managed it, hence the reviews, assuming they are legit).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scaling The Rim; Author: Visit Amazon's Dorothy Grant Page; Review: A good story marred by armies of grammatical errors, poor word usage, disconnected sentences, and poor paragraph structure. A good editor could make this into a good book, but as it is, it's rough reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Under an Alien Sun (Destiny's Crucible) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Olan Thorensen Page; Review: This is a good story hidden amongst a barrage of lengthy lectures about this alien world's people, customs, legal system, history, food and most everything else. Not only are we treated to a parade of lectures about the world itself, we are also given biographies, sometimes lengthy ones, of every new character we meet. Entire chapters can be skipped and the reader will not miss anything at all of relevance or importance to the characters or the world. The author never shows us anything, only tells through lecture after lecture. Over the half the book is not story at all, and most of it can be skipped. A second failing is the story's predictability. Everything that is going to happen is heavily foreshadowed in advance. There are no surprises, and readers can actually write the story themselves far in advance. We know from early on who the main character will end up with as a mate, even though it does not happen in this book (though the ending of this book sets up their first meeting for the next book). We know what he's going to do, we know how he's going to arrive at various decisions, and so on, even before the character does. The story is told from many different perspectives, so some readers might be bothered by that. This in and of itself does not bother me, but the author took this opportunity to write more lectures and biographies. The book is ploddingly slow because of these lectures, and for no other reason than that. Other than these flaws, the story is enjoyable, and the transplanted protagonist dealing with lower tech people on a lower tech world was carefully thought out and somewhat realistic, though he comes across as a bit of a Mary Sue; everything he does regarding his higher tech business ventures leads to success. It's unfortunate there is so little story here. I read this book through kindle unlimited, and the follow up books are not available that way, and I am hesitant to buy them. I am not terribly excited about buying a book that's more for skimming and skipping, than actual reading, especially since I know almost exactly what will happen in them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Black (The Black Chronicles) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. M. Anjewierden Page; Review: Astonishingly boring story about a girl who goes to school, makes a friend of an older woman who has a kid, and helps raise the kid...in space.... At one point, an entire chapter is dedicated to Morgan taking off her clothes and washing them. There is chapter after chapter of absolutely nothing happening, just slice of life boredom, page after page, chapter after chapter. There is no climax, no goal or direction to the story, no point at all, just some girl going about her rather ordinary life. There are numerous grammatical errors, but not as bad as some books, at least, but that's the best thing I can say about it. The positive reviews must come from the author's friends and family, because the story is mindless, pointless meandering. The few problems Morgan encounters are magically solved by strangers. There is no actual tension in the story, no real challenges, no surprises, nothing unexpected. It's too bad, because the book starts out well, rather interesting, in fact. Sadly, it all falls apart very quickly, and the author spends the entire book covering what should have been maybe 3 chapters.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Water of Awakening; Author: David Van Dyke Stewart; Review: This story is told in a more high fantasy Tolkienesque style, with a more old school fairy tale feel to the language, pacing and style of the story. There are clear connections between Lord of the Rings in this and this, from the adventure traveling bulk of the story, the homecoming troubles, and other incidents as the heroine, Helga, returns after completing the hard part of her quest. The problem, however, is that the book desperately needs an editor. There are huge numbers of errors almost at least one on every page. There are inconsistencies with characters, particularly the main character, but also others. There are also a couple of apparent contradictions in the way magic works in the story, and a ton of deus ex machina to save the heroine, who is blindingly stupid and needs all that divine intervention to save her...repeatedly...because she ignores all the excellent advice given to her throughout the book. One reviewer said it has poor world building, but I have to disagree a lot on this one. The author spends a lot of time explaining in a fairy tale way the world, what magic is, how it roughly works, and so on. Furthermore, this is a Tolkien style modern fairy tale adventure, and as such, it will not be a series of lectures about world history and the mechanics of magic and everything else, fortunately. There's nothing worst in a fiction story than getting lectured for a hundred or more pages, which a lot of writers these days seem to confuse with story telling. The only problem with the world building is that magic's limitations are not at all defined. We know using it is exhausting after a while, and that some people are stronger in it that others, but that's about it. To say that this alone is poor world building is just not true. Finally, the ending is very unsatisfying and just seems to fall off, as if the author ran out of things to say, or as if he wants to leave it a bit open for a sequel. The homecoming itself is a bit confusing, because we learn all sorts of rather amazing things about Helga and her husband that would have been useful beforehand, as if the author just made this up just right now. It's almost as if the author did not know how we was going to end the book until he got there, and changed around a couple ideas he had previously entertained. Despite its problems, and its desperate need of editing, the book is actually well written, when it's not a mess. The prose is poetic at times, the author can make a great turn of phrase on occasion when describing the world. If you can forgive editing slip ups (because the editing issues is less about grammatical problems and more about repeated phrases, missing words and a few inconsistencies), and enjoy this style of book, then it's an enjoyable read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Namesake; Author: Jhumpa Lahiri; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: the best book so far I read and the proof is i'm writing the review of this book. I've never written a review for any book. I've enjoyed this so much I can't explain this with word. 1'st I didn't expect this much from a indian writer. formerly I was reading the book from the author like chetan bhagat,durjoy datta,ravin etc. but this book have level that I think can't be achieved by these authors. thanks for this book jhumpa lahiri. it's amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: मृत्युंजय / Mrityunjaya; Author: Shivaji Sawant; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: it is one of the first book that i completed in my school life.before this i just didn't like reading long novels.after this i found my deep interest in novels.this is just an amazing book about mahabharat.this tells story of karna in other characters point of view.some part of it is very emotional.the conversation between krishna and karna's wife is part i liked most.this is book for who wants to know about mahabharat, to know about other side of karna life.also for who want read great fiction mythology.this is just amazing.a must read book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lowland; Author: Jhumpa Lahiri; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: good but jhumpa could have done Better; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: गुनाहों का देवता / Gunahon Ka Devta; Author: Dharamvir Bharati (dhrmviir bhaartii); Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: shaandaar; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found; Author: Suketu Mehta; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: one of the best read for Bombay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Selection Day; Author: Aravind Adiga; Genres: fiction; Review: Not what I expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Journey : Transforming Dreams into Actions; Author: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: This is brief story of kalam's life journey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The God of Small Things; Author: Arundhati Roy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: From a long time I wanted to read this book. Finally I got my hand on it. It's worth the reading. Way it's written is superb. One can feel the tween's long for their mother love and suffering of them. Use of poetic verses act as magic while reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Maruthi Cottages; City: Ooty Udhagamandalam The Nilgiris District Tamil Nadu; Review: Travelled to ooty and stayed from 26th Jan 2012 to 28th Jan 2012.Stayed at Maruthi Cottages.It was a comfortable stay and I strongly recommend for Families.we were 2 couples and small Kid and had stayed in Double bedded cottage. Mr.Ravi and Cottage people are really kind and very quick to react to our needs. Very happy with the hospitality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K s House Mt Fuji; City: Fujikawaguchiko machi Minamitsuru gun Yamanashi Prefecture Koshinets; Review: This place is very nice and great for budget travellers. Was there for my wedding Anniversary. You have Indian restaurant close by too. They provide kitchen also which is really clean and have good number of utensils. you can also get bicycle for rental.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nikko Park Lodge; City: Nikko Tochigi Prefecture Kanto; Review: Nikko park lodge is a bit away from main but has great scenery and great walk around. We got only dormitory during peak season of autumn but it was warm. The hotel owner knows english very well. Breakfast was nice. There is a small pub nearby for relaxing time. Woild like to visit again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TSK The Golden Nest Serviced Apartments; City: Calangute North Goa District Goa; Review: Have stayed with family(wife) for 3 nights in Aug 2014, accommodation was good enough with TV, Fridge and AC. they have provided bike(Activa) for rent and it helped a lot. The location was great very near to calungute and baga. There are restaurants very close and also grocery store right next to this place. i would recommend this place for basic stay and for budget travelers and there is not much room service is there quite acceptable for the amount, but on request they will clean the room and change the linen. also Pool was also not there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White River Retreat Valley; City: Hanbal Hassan District Karnataka; Review: Had visted this place with family like 12 people and this place is worth the money, has lot of back water activities like boating, walking on the rope and water volleyball! evening they provided the bon fire and had good time. Morning we had a trekking to near by place it was a mesmarizing experiance in clouds. place is close to hassan and some 4-5 hrs drive from bangalore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express HONG KONG KOWLOON EAST; City: Hong Kong; Review: The hotel was good with excellent buffet breakfast service available in the adjacent crown plaza hotel. The location is around 30 mins away from central and has great access by MTR train and taxi service. The popcorn mall is huge and has great options for food and entertainment like movie theatre!! Highly recommend the hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fletcher Landhotel Bosrijk Roermond; City: Roermond Limburg Province; Review: Would like to start with the good bits - the staff are wonderful, helpful & friendly, the breakfast is also good although the seem to miss the 7am start every morning. Be careful if you're expecting something specifically claimed in their adverts - free shuttle service to Roermond doesn't exist, it a €20 each way taxi - breakfast late every morning - internet is only available on the ground floor, not in the rooms, and is chargeable & very expensive - rooms are small and not particularly well appointed, this is the first time I've actually been given a single room anywhere, most hotels put you in a standard double with single occupancy - TV are very poor quality 14" CRT's which struggle to get the advertised channels. Finally the restaurant was very disappointing & very poor value.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: De Oolderhof; City: Roermond Limburg Province; Review: Stayed here, whilst looking for a flat, loved it & ended up "living" there instead! I had a suite with lounge, dining area with kitchenette & very large bedroom. Always clean - staff very courteous & helpful - food was very good also. I didn't eat from the a la carte, but everything I had was well cooked & tasty - what more can you ask. Great breakfasts every morning & they'll make you pretty much any style of eggs you want. This really is home from home, Jan & his team make you very welcome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hans Regency; City: Bokaro Steel City Bokaro District Jharkhand; Review: All the ingredients are there with this hotel, attentive staff, good rooms, good location - it's when they try to add that all together that it falls apart. There's no licence here, so no drinks either with your meal or in the mini bar. Food is good & cheap - service is a little hit & miss though. They have no idea about coffee & even if ordered after a meal you just get Nescafe sachets & hot water! Rooms, especially the suites are good & cheap, but they really need a good clean - bedding leaves an awful lot to be desired - & the bee nest lodged in my window was most unwelcome guest. They have great potential, but very little competition & therefore no pressure to improve. Still it's the best place in Bokaro.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi; City: Ranchi Ranchi District Jharkhand; Review: Hotel clean, cool & quiet - just what we needed. Staff seem to be trying too hard, presumably to boost tips, but it feels wrong. Rooms are great, best I've seen in a while. It's a little island of luxury in the middle of Jharkhand chaos. Ate at the Great Kebab Factory & whilst the food is good, tasty & plentiful, make sure you're pretty hungry before you arrive to fully appreciate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Limmathof Baden Hotel Spa; City: Baden Canton of Aargau; Review: Stayed here on a business trip & the first thing you notice is a very poor wifi connection - had to stay late in the office to get anything done. Great rooms, even better if you get upgraded to the guest-house, which is a huge 2 storey apartment with it's own sun-deck. It could easily accommodate 6, in fact there were fold away beds in the cupboard. Breakfast is the standard continental buffet affair, but plentiful & top quality. Whole place is very clean & there's high quality fittings & provisions - staff are helpful & courteous. Hope they sort out the wifi problem, as this is now my favourite hotel in Baden.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hans Regency; City: Bokaro Steel City Bokaro District Jharkhand; Review: In my previous review I commented that this hotel "could do so much better", well they still could, but they're not, if fact things are actually getting worse! The food is still good & even better if you can find something you like in the free buffet - the food is the only thing preventing me giving this hotel 1 star. The Hans is still the best hotel in Bokaro & that's why they are not concerned with improving, but having travelled India for a few months now I can confirm this is the worst value for my money I've found so far - it's more expensive to stay here than five star hotels in Delhi, Ranchi & Surat. The rooms are the biggest problem - they're a good size & reasonably well equipped, but they are in desperate need of a good clean & updated décor. The equipment regularly isn't working; TV, kettle etc - the windows tend not close properly, letting in the elements, insect & doing nothing to abate the cacophony of road noise, generators, parties & temple sounds (amplified through speakers). You can regularly quite clearly hear the goings on of not just the adjoining rooms, but half of the floor due to lack of soundproofing. This latest trip has led to some rather unpleasant discoveries, mainly concerning local wildlife – I’ve seen bed bugs, ants, lizards, mice, locust & frogs, none of which I mind, so long as they’re outside. The hotel obviously know about the insect problem as they secrete copious amounts of moth balls & paste which produce an unpleasant pungent odour, which you do get used to but others can smell on you for days after leaving. The bathrooms have everything you’d expect, but again require a good clean & probably most of the baths need replacing – mould & leaks seem to be the order of the day. Services at the hotel can be a bit hit or miss, with laundry regularly coming back somewhere between wet & damp, this has even started to creep into the main laundry as a trait the bedding often feels damp, hardly a surprise when you see the number of buckets catching leaks around the place. The staff, on the whole are pleasant & helpful, but until this hotel vastly improves & or reduces it’s prices to reflect the actual standard, it’s going to remain a one or two star expensive necessity on my travels & I’ll continue writing review like this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hans Regency; City: Bokaro Steel City Bokaro District Jharkhand; Review: This is my third review of this hotel & will fortunately by my last, I recently got the good news I'd no longer need to travel to Bokaro. My reviews have not been flattering & my rating has been reduced each time, as I despair with this place. I will keep this review short, as I feel I've said most of what needs to be said previously. My biggest problem, personally is the lack of privacy & quiet, due to the amazing lack of sound proofing this hotel has. Bokaro, like much of India is a noisy place & I usually look forward to shutting out the din when I go to my room - no chance here though, you can even hear you neighbours on the phone & I therefore assume they can hear me. Parties & temple affairs are very regular & they like everything loud, very load, they completely ignore the noise regulations & sneer at you if you dare to complain. The furniture lacks any kind of padding & no one every lifts anything, they only drag across hard floors. Staff also seem to live on site & it's from them that much of the noise that disturbed many a nights sleep seems to emanate - in many places the customer is king, here we seem to be an inconvenience. A/C deserves a mention, it's central air & does very little to actually reduce the rooms temperature, it's very noisy & regularly seems to recirculate the smoke from nearby rooms - for a non smoker this is particularly unpleasant - they do not appear to have any no smoking rooms, when much of the world no longer have any smoking rooms.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eros Hotel; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: This is a huge hotel, yet somehow manages to pull off a more personal experience than it has a right to. Only reason I don't rate this 5 star is it's just too big for my tastes. Food is great, but expensive. Rooms are very good & staff equally so. I quiet night awaits, with good soundproofing & quality fittings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Moth Lantern; City: Retford Nottinghamshire England; Review: You could be forgiven for thinking this place has closed, parts have a distinctly, shut down & unkempt look - I you can get past this & go with the right expectations you'll probably not be disappointed. The is very good, in both quantity & quality - I can particularly recommend the hog roast, but not had a bad meal. They are very good value for money & seem to be fresh ingredients, cooked to order. Locals & staff are friendly - can't disagree with some of the reviews that the place is in serious need of a make over, but where you eat is clean enough. Bad points are the accommodation & the toilets, both are desperate for a good clean & updating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hunley Hotel and Golf Club; City: Saltburn by the Sea North Yorkshire England; Review: Good sized rooms, clean & simply furnished - small TV. Most rooms have a great view of the coast. Walls a little think & noisy neighbours are easily heard. Food is plentiful, good choice & great value. Opportunity to walk round the golf course or beyond was a great option to walk off your meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dan Panorama Haifa; City: Haifa Haifa District; Review: Stayed for 3 months here & was happy for most of the time, so can't be too bad! Comfortable rooms, most with great views of either the harbour, the city or the park, however a few rooms do have a very restricted view, mainly of the residential tower block next door. Business lounge on the top floor is a great place to unwind after work. Ate in most nights for convenience & were rarely disappointed by the food, always a very good choice of hot meals & a fabulous salad bar. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Be warned this hotel is very popular for Shabbat & descends into total chaos of Friday evenings, 20-30 minute queues for the lifts were not unusual, nor were sleepless Friday nights, due to noisy neighbours - staff seem to struggle to cope too. Pool is a very pleasant place to relax on days off, so long as you avoid Saturdays.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Liner Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: This is well positioned hotel, that we chose because of parking - turned out to be a fortuitously good choice. Clean, efficient and pretty good value. The on-site restaurant is a little on the expensive side, for what is really pub grub, although quite good pub grub.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Die Easy: A Charlie Fox Thriller; Author: Zo Sharp; Review: Die Easy. Great as always ... just wish she'd write more. I'm dying here out of sheer frustration Have mercy, Zoe..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Damaged (Book 2 of The Created) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Shaw Page; Review: Another great series started & leaving you all hot and frustrated. When is the next one coming out? Get busy writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Gifts: A Babylon Steel Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Gaie Sebold Page; Review: Enjoyed both stories, interesting line up of characters, I'm ready and waiting for the next once to finally come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skinner; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlie Huston Page; Review: I usually really like Charlie Huston's a great deal. This said, I also liked Skinner, the plot was very involved and the action good, but I don't feel the main characters were quite as well developed as Joe Pitt. Still, well worth the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Destroyed: A Jonathan Quinn Novel (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Brett Battles Page; Review: I will read just about any Quinn book that comes out. Have even gotten my wife hooked on Quinn now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Enraged (A Jonathan Quinn Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Brett Battles Page; Review: Always really like Quinn, but am so glad my favorite, Orlando, is back in the action. Write more ... soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witch and Famous (Witch Detectives #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Eve Paludan Page; Review: Usually love J R Rain's stuff, but not sure I'll follow this series. Good, but not as enjoyable as most of his stuff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider Web; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. Rain Page; Review: Really have enjoyed both books of this series and definately looking forward to more. Keep up the good work, just start writing faster,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Returns (All the Dead Bodies Series) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Shaw Page; Review: Actually, stopped reading after the first 30 to 40 pages. Felt like a waste of my time and money, Shannon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charming (Pax Arcana); Author: Visit Amazon's Elliott James Page; Review: Very good read ... good plot & character developement. I really hope James write a lot more stories about this character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jet; Author: Visit Amazon's Russell Blake Page; Review: So far, so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rise of a D-List Supervillain (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Bernheimer Page; Review: I have to say it, I've loved this series since I read the very first one, and can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rest In Peace, Baby: A Badass Mexican Girl Thriller Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Vicente Morales Page; Review: You were right, she's really a kick-ass girl. Just my type of woman. Give me more, and just as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jack Reacher Cases (A Hard Man To Forget): New Official Series Authorized By Lee Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Ames Page; Review: This is really an action-packed tale, almost as good as Jack Reacher himself. Going to be hard waiting for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call to Arms: Blood on the Stars II (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Allan Page; Review: As always, J definitely delivered a pulse-racing, action-filled story of war in the future. Space is never less calm and peaceful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunting Ground (Alpha and Omega); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: As ever, never a bad read. I swear, even the series that I only read the first book of because I got it free, has me hooked like a fish. What am I gonna do??? If you haven't read the first book, get it & read, then get this one & do the same.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mars Journey: Call to Action: Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Hargenrader Page; Review: Really quite a thriller, so far at least. Really looking forward to getting into the hard-core details of the mission plan. I remember when I was a kid, around '50-51, my dad joined a SF book/month club, & while healing from a broken arm that summer, I started sneaking his SF books to read ( this is when I got addicted ) & one of his books was about how we could get into space using available technologies ... think the writer was named Willie Laye or something like that....made enough sense I couldn't understand why we weren't doing it. Hard to believe it took us more than another decade. So sad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arsenal (Full Metal Superhero); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffery H. Haskell Page; Review: I haven't read offing this good since I read confessions of a 4th rate supervision ( I think that was the title). I think I will show the highest form of praise and actually BUY the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragonslayer's Sword (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Resa Nelson Page; Review: This is definitely one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. I definitely recommend it to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Samurai Sushi; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and I think I'm hard to impress - this was some of the best I've had. Fresh and flavorful. Well priced. Our waitress was very sweet, and perfectly attentive (but not annoying). Bathroom was even nice and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Domenica; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This was the best restaurant I ate at while in New Orleans, and will be back soon. Great for a nice night out. Recommend making reservations, but we were able to get into the bar. Waitress/bartender was incredible; kind, poised, knowledgeable of food and drinks, prompt. We had the cotechino pizza, it was delicious. Perfect size to share (probably among three, but we loved it so much just two of us finished it and considered ordering more to take home...). Had a lemon biscotti sandwich for dessert - light, and a perfect pairing for the crafty cocktails. After a lot of crappy tourist food and very "easy" service attitudes, this place was a treat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: After waiting about 15 minutes the bartender came over and apologized for the waitress not even saying hello yet and brought us drinks. 30 minutes in the waitress came over for the first time. 40 minutes later, after me waiving at her - which she acknowledged but would not come to the table, and watching her sitting on another patron's lap while he stuck his hand up her shorts (he was obviously a regular or employee, went in the kitchen and helped himself) - she informed us that she didn't remember our table ordering food. NOLA does not have high service standards... but this was ridiculous. I can only assume by the bartender's reaction at least he has higher standards, and maybe this girl was new and not trained....?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Had a simply ridiculous experience here. Came in and a hostess offered to seat us, another hostess came up and got in a fight with our hostess about seating... no one acknowledged us, we just waited for them to stop. We were seated, I ordered a hot toddy, she brought me whiskey on ice 20 minutes later... She also said she couldn't take our food order at that time, but would come back. I went to the restroom, where there was no toilet paper. Came out and let a staff member know about the TP, she told me to tell someone else, not her problem. At forty minutes I was brought the whiskey on ice back, which had been microwaved (glass hot, water lukewarm). She then allowed us to pace an order, we both ordered gumbo. at an hour, she cam and told us she didn't know how long it would be. the place was empty, and we ordered something that is presumably made in bulk before hand... I told her we were leaving, she tried to charge me for microwaved whiskey. As we were leaving the hostess who was fighting with our hostess was screaming "suck my dick" at the valet....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Wine Bistro; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Just waited 45 minutes for a to go order of gumbo. The meat is not cooked through, and the "meat" is actually just vertebrae (of what? I don't know, certainly not pork or chicken) and there is some meat on some of the bones. The broth has no flavor. Very disappointing. Also, this place has been sold - their online menu is from the previous business. You will have to call them to figure out what they have available on a daily basis.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ba Chi Canteen; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: fantastic satisfied a picky eater and a gluten free at home, and we also order here for many of our meetings/events. bacos are great, short ribs are so delicious and spring rolls are really fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maïs Arepas; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Very good food & drinks arepas are delicious with crafty but not crazy varieties. great to see real arepas! staff is wonderful. wish they were open more hours a day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Semolina Restaurant; City: Metairie, LA; Review: I've been pleasantly surprised by Semolina more than once. Considering its location in a mediocre mall, I didn't have high expectations, but we always enjoy our meals. I've had the pad thai and the shrimp corn bisque - both really good. Bf always gets the macaroni cheese cake, which is a beautiful thing. The staff here is incredibly well trained and polite, but not stiff. The manager generally checks in on the table once as well. They obviously take service seriously, which is not common in the NOLA area, unless you're paying $20+ a plate. Their prices are good, and their menu has a good range of options.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberto Cleaners; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Good experience. Staff was friendly. They gave me a reasonable timeline for my clothes to be done, and my clothes were done in that time. When I came for pickup they found my clothes quickly, and the clothes were clean. Reasonable price. All in all, just good service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paris Parker Salon & Spa; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: So glad to have found this spot! Michelle did a great job with my hair, and was fun to chat with - important when you spend an hour with someone. She asked what I wanted, and gave advice tailored to my hair and preference. Love my cut!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon King; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Decent Chinese, for being in Louisiana and in a strip mall. Americanized standard fare. Prompt, fresh food and friendly service. Inexpensive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surrey's Café & Juice Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This place is all good things in one. You can't order a bad plate here. Super delicious. Expect to wait, and bring cash. But so worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Dreams & Co. Women's Plus Size Hooded Fleece Robe; Brand: Dreams & Co.; Review: Comfortable fit, useful pockets and hood, and perfect weight for Tucson winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams & Co. Women's Plus Size Hooded Fleece Robe; Brand: Dreams & Co.; Review: Comfortable fit, useful pockets and hood, and perfect weight for Tucson winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams & Co. Women's Plus Size Hooded Fleece Robe; Brand: Dreams & Co.; Review: Comfortable fit, useful pockets and hood, and perfect weight for Tucson winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams & Co. Women's Plus Size Hooded Fleece Robe; Brand: Dreams & Co.; Review: Comfortable fit, useful pockets and hood, and perfect weight for Tucson winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DAWGS Womens Arch Support Z Sandals; Brand: DAWGS; Review: These sandals are very cute, but I had a minor problem with fit on these, the second pair I ordered. The company was very helpful and quick to resolve the issue to my satisfaction. Great folks! My previous pair in the same size fit beautifully and are extremely comfortable. I recommended these to several friends who also purchased--eight pairs in all and everyone is happy! We all have received compliments when we wear them out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Pretenders Glitter Princess Cape; Brand: Creative Education; Review: This was a real hit for my 5-year-old granddaughter on her "golden" birthday! She wore it to her Pre-K class and got lots of attention from classmates and teachers. Well-made for dress-up clothes, although I'm not sure how long the feather trim will hold up to intense play. Totally worth the gamble! Review update: the embellishment--a silver heart--does not stay attached, even with super glue, but this doesn't detract or affect function.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Knowledge of Healing; Brand: The 14th Dalai Lama; Review: This product says Dalai Lama and has nothing to do with Dalai Lama and the entire movie is nothing but a foreign language that nobody understands with subtitles in English so it is absolutely a total Waste of time and Money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Healing Cancer From Inside Out; Brand: Mike Anderson; Review: This is a very beautiful and inspiring movie and very strongly recommend it to everybody; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eating - 3rd Edition; Brand: Mike Anderson; Review: Excellent material very detailed contents and strongly recommed to everyone who really want to get to know the world for the first time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burzynski, the Movie; Brand: Eric Merola; Review: Super movie that lets you really open your eyes and find out what type of world we are living into...I am very very inspired by Dr. Burzynski by his persistance and his commitment to eliminate all the garbage doctors we have in this political system whose main goal is to shut down the innovation and literally kill people.........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death to Diabetes -- Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes in 10 Steps!; Brand: ; Review: This is not a DVD it is a powerpoint presentation and I am surprised that Amazon sell products that are DVD and put into the most horrible presentations I did not watch even 2 minutes continues i jumped into the middle and through the entire contents to see if the contents was the same format and unfortunately it was; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Kidde 420118 Mounting Bracket for Mariner Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers 2.5 lb thru 2.75 lb M5, M10, M110; Brand: Kidde; Review: Solid. Blows the old plastic one out of the water.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nite Ize Rugged Optics Case; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: Seems to be just fine. I use this every time I get in and out of my car (choosing between my amber or smoke lenses) and haven't had a problem in the weeks I've been using it. I think it will hold up great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Industries LVCED135WP-1 Cable Entry Device with Brush-Style Opening, Low-Voltage Bracket and Wall Plate, 1-Gang, White, 1-Pack; Brand: Arlington Industries; Review: Install quickly and look great (not really cause you don't see them. But when you move the tv they are high quality units and look outstanding.) beware capacity though. Bear in mind they're single gang, just use your judgement. I got 4 various cables no issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waste King L-1001 Garbage Disposal, 1/2 HP; Brand: Waste King; Review: Swapped out my old 1/3 for this bad boy in about 20 minutes. Don't forget to take out the dishwasher plug if you're hooking up a dishwasher hose! We almost thought our dishwasher pump went out (derp!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milliard 6-Inch Duct Flange; Brand: Milliard; Review: A bit flimsy; but gets my ducting through the wall while looking good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LOHAS BR40 LED Smart Flood Light, Dimmable 100W-150W Equivalent Bulb E26, RGB Color Light Bulbs, Alexa WiFi Smartphone; Brand: LOHAS; Review: So the instructions weren't translated properly? Fantastic quality, high quality diodes, perfectly hefty. Look great in my chandelier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Blood Rituals (The Crossroads Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen R. King Page; Review: Excellent. Stephen King is my favorite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MAMA'S BOYS - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Whitehead Page; Review: Was a Lil boring.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Six Women West: Love and Danger on the Oregon Trail (The Journeys of Six Women in the Early West); Author: Wanda Reed; Review: I enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams: Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: He is still my favorite; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Zesch Page; Review: Interesting I had no idea that was going on. If you enjoy history, this is a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Moving Comfort Women's Fiona Bra; Brand: Moving Comfort; Review: This bra is amazing. Since I am breastfeeding, I am extra tender so I was desperate for a good supportive bra for my 40D's so I could get back into shape. This one not only supports me perfectly through jumping jacks and running, but it also lends to breastfeeding. The straps are adjustable so I can easily release the shoulder strap and nurse away! No fuss! The straps are velcrow, so I probably won't use it often for nursing so they won't get worn out, but it's nice that I have the option. I was a little worried about the support since it wasn't a racerback bra and I had always thought those were more supportive but this is by far the best sports bra I have ever had. I am sold on Moving Comfort and will try any of their bra from here on out! The girls and I are SUPER happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moving Comfort Women's Fiona Bra; Brand: Moving Comfort; Review: This bra is amazing. Since I am breastfeeding, I am extra tender so I was desperate for a good supportive bra for my 40D's so I could get back into shape. This one not only supports me perfectly through jumping jacks and running, but it also lends to breastfeeding. The straps are adjustable so I can easily release the shoulder strap and nurse away! No fuss! The straps are velcrow, so I probably won't use it often for nursing so they won't get worn out, but it's nice that I have the option. I was a little worried about the support since it wasn't a racerback bra and I had always thought those were more supportive but this is by far the best sports bra I have ever had. I am sold on Moving Comfort and will try any of their bra from here on out! The girls and I are SUPER happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moving Comfort Women's Fiona Bra; Brand: Moving Comfort; Review: This bra is amazing. Since I am breastfeeding, I am extra tender so I was desperate for a good supportive bra for my 40D's so I could get back into shape. This one not only supports me perfectly through jumping jacks and running, but it also lends to breastfeeding. The straps are adjustable so I can easily release the shoulder strap and nurse away! No fuss! The straps are velcrow, so I probably won't use it often for nursing so they won't get worn out, but it's nice that I have the option. I was a little worried about the support since it wasn't a racerback bra and I had always thought those were more supportive but this is by far the best sports bra I have ever had. I am sold on Moving Comfort and will try any of their bra from here on out! The girls and I are SUPER happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: juDanzy Newborn Small Baby Leg Warmers (Newborn-15 Pounds); Brand: juDanzy; Review: Super cute! They fit and look great on my 7 week old baby with room to grow. Recieved lots of complements!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Be Mine 3 in 1 Labor/Delivery/Nursing Hospital Gown Maternity, Hospital Bag Must Have; Brand: Baby Be Mine; Review: I had gone into L&D for a false alarm and after realizing how uncomfortable the gowns were turned to amazon to find an alternative. This gown is super comfortable and functional. I had a scheduled induction and the nurses had easy access to all they needed and I felt as comfortable as possible. Labor is hard and having on a comfortable item of clothing meant a lot to me. I wish I had bought two so I had one for the mother baby floor. I got lots of compliments and even like the photos right after delivery. I look like myself instead of a hospital patient. I would definitely recommend this item!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: And Party Every Day: The Inside Story Of Casablanca Records; Author: Larry Harris; Review: This was a pretty big waste of my time. I wouldn't waste yours. Who cares after all this time?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A confederacy of dunces; Author: John Kennedy TOOLE; Review: Great book!! Takes a certain sense of humor to appreciate, very dry and witty. Will have you rolling with laughter. And this was written 40 yrs ago? Gotta check this one out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Folly Beach; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen White Page; Review: First book of hers that I have read and really enjoyed it. I will be reading more of her work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rearview Mirror (A Memoir); Author: Visit Amazon's Alana Stewart Page; Review: Just okay; another one of those I married a rock star and they're terrible people, cause they don't know how to be people...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Purpose Driven Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Warren Page; Review: Very intriguing program to get to know God and yourself in a short period of time.. Rick Warren is very dynamic writer and even better as speaker. Wish I could take this in a daily class setting, as he suggests. This book and the accompanying audio tapes (online) are very transforming and I have enjoyed then greatly. They have made a change in my life, in my relationship with God and how I view myself. Thank you Mr Warren. God is certainly working through you!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purpose-driven Life [Paperback] by Warren , Rick; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Warren Page; Review: Very intriguing program to get to know God and yourself in a short period of time.. Rick Warren is very dynamic writer and even better as speaker. Wish I could take this in a daily class setting, as he suggests. This book and the accompanying audio tapes (online) are very transforming and I have enjoyed then greatly. They have made a change in my life, in my relationship with God and how I view myself. Thank you Mr Warren. God is certainly working through you!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plain Truth; Author: Visit Amazon's Jodi Picoult Page; Review: I've read better Jodi Piccoult books but this give a very interesting insight into the Amish life and mind. Interesting to me as I married someone who's mother had been excommunicated because she married outside of her Mennonite religion. I also grew up in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. I enjoyed this quite a bit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, No. 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Cute mystery read with Stefanie Plum as bounty hunter. Be sure to read One For the Money first for continuity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Five (Stephanie Plum, No. 5) (Stephanie Plum Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: This book is a quick read and easy to follow. Good storyline. And good ongoing storyline between Morelli and Stephanie. Keep them coming and read in order.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finger Lickin' Fifteen (A Stephanie Plum Novel) (Stephanie Plum Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: This offering in the Stephanie Plum series is a little more slapstick than her other books. Stephanie Plum/Janet Evanovich has the ability to make me laugh out loud, and this book doesn't let me down there...but, too much Lula and not enough mystery for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: One of her better books in Plum series. Fun and romance, what could be better? And I've read them all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What She Knew: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Gilly Macmillan Page; Review: This book drew you in from the beginning and kept up a taut suspense. Twists and turns in the plot kept you drawn in throughout. I want more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Monoprice Circle cable clips with steel nail, 10mm, 100pcs/Pack; Brand: Monoprice; Review: Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge Coaxial Cable (25 Feet) with F-Male Connectors - Tri-Shield CL2 RG6 - Removable EZ Grip Caps ( CJ25-6BF-N1; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Good heavy cable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheetah Mounts APFMSB TV Wall Mount Bracket for 20-55” TVs Up To VESA 400 and 115 lbs including a Twisted; Brand: Cheetah; Review: For the money you can't go wrong. Assembling and mounting is straight forward if you have common sense and know your way around a tool box. Seems very sturdy and looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mount-It! Articulating TV Wall Mount Corner Bracket, VESA 400 x 400 Compatible, Stable Dual Arm Full Motion,; Brand: Mount-It!; Review: I bought this for my 42' tv in my bedroom. So far it works good. Wasn't difficult to install other than the fact the hardware included was all wrong and nowhere close to what the instructions showed it needed. Not a huge problem for me since I have hardware at home I could use. But I would imagine most people don't have a drawer full of hardware to dig thru. It does tilt a little bit due to the weight of the tv but I have gotten used to it now. I still have my doubts and only time will tell.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Plus Case, Verus [New Iron Shield][Satin Silver] - [Aluminum Metal][Slim; Brand: Verus; Review: Well the case arrived and looked pretty nice. Too bad it isn't for the IPhone plus like they said it was.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: HID Xenon Headlight Conversion Kit by Kensun, 9004 Low-Beam Xenon/High-Beam Halogen, 6000K; Brand: Kensun; Review: This is the third set of headlights that I have bought from Kensun. not only auto headlights high quality, but the customer service cannot be beat. I ran into a problem with one set of headlights, and the problem was resolved with lightning fast response. I have recommended these headlights to multiple people, and all of them say they are the best they've ever purchased. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kensun Air Compressor Onboard Tire Inflator Kit with Case; Brand: Kensun; Review: I live in CT and the temperatures are extreme. I placed it in my trunk at -3 degrees and couldn't believe it worked flawlessly. I have a Goldwing 1500 motorcycle and have enough confidence that I will never be stranded by a flat tire again. Its a must have for any touring cycle ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kensun 6000k H4 (Hb2) Hi/Lo HID Bi-Xenon Bulb (1 pair diamond blue color) and Colors; Brand: Kensun; Review: I have purchased these for almost all my vehicles: Nissan Altima, Jeep Cherokee, and even my Honda Goldwing. The kit is absolutely the best you could buy, it's simple to install system makes it a breeze. I did try putting aftermarket bulbs with this system AND IT'S NOT WORTH IT. Kensum bulbs are higher quality, they use metal clips and the headlight beam is spot on. With the competitors....... the light beam is all over the place. BUY THE KENSUN BULBS!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motion Pro 08-0013 Brass Carburetor Adapter 5mm x 0.8mm; Brand: Motion Pro; Review: Work like a charm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foreverun Motor Front Brake Pads for Honda GL 1500 SE/A/I Goldwing 1990-2000; Brand: Foreverun Motor; Review: Fit as they should.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Streamlight 88031 ProTac 2L 350 Lumen Professional Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe w/2 x CR123A Batteries - 350 Lumens; Brand: Streamlight; Review: The light is ok but the switch keeps going bad. Bought new in May 2015 lasted 6 months then 10 tap switch went bad. Since under warranty Streamlight sent a new replacement flashlight. This light worked till 2017 then quess what happened ? Your right !! The switch went bad again but this time it's out of warranty. Didn't read small details of warranty that only has 2 year warranty on the switch. The most probable failure point on flashlight has only a 2 year warranty !! Do not buy this product. There are 100's of other lights on Amazon for sale. By the way the cost of a new switch is $10. If switch keeps going out every year we'll you can add. I'll be moving on to another light besides Streamlight.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: UST 30-Day Duro LED Portable 700 Lumen Lantern with Lifetime LED Bulbs and Hook for Camping,; Brand: UST; Review: Purchased lantern after studying many reviews. Light is great for in door use. Works outside to but used it one night fishing and the lantern got some dew inside of it and couldn't turn the light off. Had to remove batteries to turn off. After lantern dried out it started working correctly; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outlite A100 Portable Ultra Bright Handheld LED Flashlight with Adjustable Focus and 5 Light Modes, Outdoor Water Resistant; Brand: outlite; Review: Works great. Takes alittle time to learn the different features of light. Great light at a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SoundOriginal LED Light Strip Fixing Silicon Clip 100PCS with 200PCS; Brand: SoundOriginal™; Review: Good clamps for led light strips. Make sure to order the correct sizes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoadPro – 25' Hardwire Replacement 2 Wire 22-Gauge Parallel Wire; Brand: RoadPro; Review: 25 foot of Black/Red wiring. I used it for Led Strip Lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PWM Dimming Controller For LED Lights or; Brand: Zitrades; Review: Good dimmer for led strip lights; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TEKTON 1730 Universal Joint Set, 3-Piece [Older Model]; Brand: TEKTON; Review: The smaller the better. The 1/4 inch isn't as bad as the 1/2 inch or the 3/8 inch. Stand the 1/2 inch on its end and watch it wobble. Not well balanced or cut but we get what we pay for. You're not performing rocket surgery or brain science.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prestone Yellow AS105 Radiator Flush and Cleaner-22 oz, 22. Fluid_Ounces; Brand: Prestone; Review: You should flush your radiator every couple of years, it's inexpensive, really easy, and keeps your cars temp in check. This is just one, very inexpensive, and very helpful addition to that process. Put it in with distilled water. Drive to work and back for 2 or 3 days then drain and watch the iced tea that drains out. WARNING: Drained liquid will not actually contain Iced Tea, DO NOT DRINK.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M 08880 High Power Brake Cleaner - 14 oz.; Brand: 3M; Review: Just a warning: 3M 08179 High Power Brake Cleaner is a watered down version of 3M's 08880 and 08180 High Power Brake Cleaner. Some states have deemed Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) hazardous to the environment and to people's health and have implemented heavy restrictions onto products with these chemicals. The laws controlling the acceptable amounts of VOC's vary by state, and in some cases by locality. 3M's 08880 High Power Brake Cleaner, which contains 100% VOC, and 3M 08180 High Power Brake Cleaner, which contains 45% VOC, are among the products not available in all areas. 3M had to water down their product into a more compliant alternative for these areas. 3M 08179 High Power Brake Cleaner contains 20% VOC.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar's G13616 Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner - 16 oz.; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: My car is 16 years old and the interior is just that cheap plastic-spungey-poly-huma-what'sitcalled stuff, not bad stuff, but not great by any means. After a while it gets discolored from wear and I'd spray just about everything onto it and I was still just polishing a turd... But then I got this stuff. It buffed out all the discoloration and gave it this little shine. The interior now looks brand new. It doesn't leave any sticky residue like a lot of other cleaners and it didn't take a lot, my whole interior is done and I still have almost 3/4 of the bottle. I'll be buying it again when I need more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Ford Fluid PM-1-C High Performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid - 12 oz.; Brand: Ford; Review: Flushed the master cylinder and bled the brakes and one was a perfect amount for a no frills flush.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ATD Tools 81045 Heavy Duty Convertible Creeper; Brand: ATD Tools; Review: I use this all the time. Most of the time it's in the converted-to-a-seat form. it's really comfortable and easy to move around. It's easy to convert between seat and creeper and because it can convert to a seat it doesn't take up too much space in my shop (glorified storage shed).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Race Ramps RR-WC Rubber Wheel Chock - Set of 4; Brand: Race Ramps; Review: Really nice set of chocks. They are not cheap. But I have little doubt that these will last me my lifetime and into my offsprings lifetime... where he will be free to buy a set of his own, because I'll still be using mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar's G7164 Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner - 64 oz.; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: I rolled my eyes when I saw "Shampoo & Conditioner" but this stuff is awesome. Made my 98 Ford POS shine... So now at least it looks good... I know what I'll use when I get a nice car in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar's X3002 Microfiber Wash Mitt Super-Thick Reusable Wash Mitt for Ultimate Finish; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: The elastic is too loose for a human wrist so it will slip off of your hand if you do not hold onto it with your gloved hand. Not a huge problem, but I wish it gripped a little more at the wrist so I could relax my hand inside the mitt. But that being said, when I want to lose the mitt to rinse the car, I just relax my hand and it slips right off. So, give and take... Everything else about this mitt is top notch and has been said already.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microtex (R-614012) 4 sq. ft. Natural Genuine Leather Chamois; Brand: Microtex; Review: The only criticism I have is that it isn't a uniform size. I understand that it's not going to be a perfect square since it's a piece of leather, but mine has an 8 inch long, 2 inch wide tail protruding from the semi-spherical main body... a little awkward. But boy it's good quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Kasich to Congress: 'Look in the mirror at how you want to be remembered'; Abstract: Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said his advice for fellow Republicans in Congress during the impeachment process was to "look in the mirror at how you want to be remembered.; Category: news
Title: Police Officer Is Stabbed in Hong Kong During Flash-Mob Protests; Abstract: A police officer was stabbed in Hong Kong on Sunday, police officials said, in what appeared to be an escalation of the street violence that has gripped the city for months, as flash-mob gatherings unfolded across town.; Category: news
Title: An All-Female Flight Crew Took 120 Girls to NASA in an Initiative to Close Aviation's Gender Gap; Abstract: FAA data shows that women make up just over 7 percent of pilots in the U.S.; Category: news
Title: China already snapping up U.S. farm goods, Trump claims; Abstract: President Donald Trump boasted Sunday without providing evidence that China had "already begun" making large purchases of U.S. agricultural products as part of last week's tariff deal with Beijing.; Category: finance
Title: Pence Just Ratified All of Turkey's War Aims in Syria; Abstract: Last month, at the United Nations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan waved a map of northeastern Syria before the world's dignitaries.; Category: news
Title: Hours before passing, Elijah Cummings signed subpoenas directed to two US immigration agencies; Abstract: In one of his last official acts before his death, the late House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings signed two subpoenas for documents related to a temporary end to a policy change that allowed some immigrants with severe health issues to remain in the US.; Category: news
Title: Why farmers might be disappointed with China deal; Abstract: Although President Trump has touted the pact as "the biggest deal ever" for farmers, the devil is in the details; Category: finance
Title: Growing number of Republicans struggle to defend Trump on G-7 choice, Ukraine and Syria; Abstract: One Republican, Rep. Francis Rooney of Florida, compared the situation to Watergate and did not rule out voting to impeach Trump.; Category: news
Title: Archaeologists open ancient coffins in Egypt; Abstract: After 30 ancient coffins were unearthed "completely by accident" in Egypt this week, archaeologists are now taking a closer look. Two of the coffins have been opened but what will experts find inside? NBC's Molly Hunter reports for Weekend TODAY.; Category: video
Title: Tua Tagovailoa proves his value to Alabama in absence against Tennessee; Abstract: The Crimson Tide's offense wasn't the same after the junior quarterback left with a high ankle sprain. It's clear that as Tua goes, so, too, could Alabama.; Category: sports
Title: Road built by biblical villain uncovered in Jerusalem; Abstract: A long-buried street that led pilgrims to the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago was commissioned by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.; Category: travel
Title: California tribe regains island it calls center of universe; Abstract: Indian Island off the coast of Northern California was the site of a massacre, a place that was contaminated by a shipyard and flush with invasive species. It's also the spiritual and physical center of the universe for the small Wiyot Tribe, and it now belongs to them almost entirely after a city deeded all the land it owns on the island to the tribe during a packed signing ceremony Monday. "It's a really good example of resilience because...; Category: news
Title: Bag Explodes While Being Loaded On Volaris Flight At Midway Airport; Abstract: A bag being loaded onto an airplane at Midway Aiport exploded on Monday and the Chicago bomb unit has responded.; Category: travel
Title: Former President Jimmy Carter suffers pelvic fracture after falling in Georgia home; Abstract: Former President Jimmy Carter was taken to the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center for "observation and treatment," according to the Carter Center; Category: news
Title: The Pelicans say Zion Williamson's weight isn't an issue. NBA legends disagree; Abstract: Does Zion Williamson need to lose weight after his latest knee injury? The Pelicans don't think so, but a few NBA legends disagree.; Category: sports
Title: Syrian Conflict Traps Refugees in an Exodus to Nowhere; Abstract: A tiny village in northwest Syria became a refuge six months ago as thousands of families fled shelling by the Assad government and Russian airstrikes. Now, as Turkey seeks Moscow's help to seize a strip of northeast Syria, the village has also become a square on the Middle East geopolitical chessboard.; Category: news
Title: The Royal Tiaras Are Out in Full Force at Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Celebration; Abstract: Royals from around the world have traveled to Japan to mark the occasion.; Category: lifestyle
Title: China Drawing Up Plan to Replace Hong Kong's Carrie Lam, Report Says; Abstract: The Chinese government is drafting a plan to replace Hong Kong's Carrie Lam with an "interim" chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people briefed on the deliberations.; Category: news
Title: Reunited after decades apart, high school sweethearts wed at 80; Abstract: The couple broke up 63 years ago in high school, but were reunited and rekindled their love affair years after they were both widowed.; Category: news
Title: The Cost of Trump's Aid Freeze in the Trenches of Ukraine's War; Abstract: Lt. Ivan Molchanets peeked over a parapet of sand bags at the front line of the war in Ukraine. Next to him was an empty helmet propped up to trick snipers, already perforated with multiple holes.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: What Is Ashwagandha and Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With It?; Abstract: See whether the supplement is worth adding to your diet.; Category: health
Title: Health-care system causing rampant burnout among doctors, nurses; Abstract: As many as half of all clinicians suffer from burnout symptoms, creating risks to patients, malpractice claims and absenteeism, a national study finds.; Category: finance
Title: 18 things to avoid at the dollar store; Abstract: Some dollar-store items, such as toys and power cords, just aren't worth buying despite their super-cheap prices maybe because they'll break, run out faster than expected, risk the health and safety of a loved one, or just disappoint you after the effort of going to a store and cruising aisles expecting quality.; Category: finance
Title: Strange Dog Shows Up On Woman's Lawn And Seems To Recognize Her; Abstract: Kate Howard was sitting outside her home one afternoon after a memorial service when something amazing happened.; Category: lifestyle
Title: We all 'can get it wrong': Mike Pompeo suggests William Taylor misunderstood Ukraine controversy; Abstract: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cast doubt on the testimony of the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine by suggesting that the envoy might have misread the diplomatic dialogues that sparked an impeachment inquiry.; Category: news
Title: Former VA Secretary David Shulkin speaks out about 'shadow government' under Trump; Abstract: David Shulkin expressed his concern over the "shadow government" within the Trump administration on ABC News' "The Briefing Room."; Category: news
Title: Megyn Kelly and Rose McGowan selfie sparks speculation: 'Brainstorming'; Abstract: The newswoman shared a photo of herself taking a selfie with McGowan on Friday. Kelly, who hasn't yet landed anywhere after abruptly leaving NBC last year, has been using her platform as of late to speak out against sexual harassment and non-disclosure agreements.; Category: entertainment
Title: Photographer Crosses Paths With A Black Cat Unlike Any He's Seen Before; Abstract: Some people might think crossing paths with a black cat is a bad omen but for wildlife photographer George Turner, his encounter with one such feline was actually a sign of really, really good fortune.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Space satellite crashes in front yard of Michigan home; Abstract: The debris fell to the ground on a farm in Merrill, Michigan, Saturday.; Category: news
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Senate rejects Democratic effort to undo Obamacare changes; Abstract: One Republican voted in favor of the resolution, which would have scaled back "junk plans" that don't have to cover people with preexisting conditions or certain "essential" benefits; Category: news
Title: 'I don't want a mess': Mexico broadcasts video of El Chapo's son's arrest; Abstract: 'I don't want a mess': Mexico broadcasts video of El Chapo's son's arrest; Category: news
Title: 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki says this is 'the only rule' for getting and staying rich; Abstract: How can I get rich quick? Robert Kiyosaki says he's asked that a lot, and it's the most disturbing question he gets.; Category: finance
Title: Teen wins science competition with liquid bandage invention; Abstract: Kara Fan beat nine other finalists and hundreds of students who submitted ideas in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, winning $25,000.; Category: health
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: 40 conservative groups sign ethics complaint against Pelosi; Abstract: A coalition of conservative groups have filed an ethics complaint against Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), arguing among other charges that she has usurped authority from the executive branch by "weaponiz[ing]" the impeachment process.In a complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics, 40 conservative groups led by Jenny Beth Martin of Tea Party Patriots Action wrote to board chairman David Skaggs arguing that a vote scheduled for this week...; Category: news
Title: The world's largest nuclear power producer is melting down; Abstract: On the shores of the English channel in Normandy, engineers are struggling to fix eight faulty welds at a plant that's supposed to showcase France's savoir faire in nuclear power.; Category: finance
Title: A security empire deployed guards with violent pasts across the US. Some went on to rape, assault or kill; Abstract: G4S, the largest private security company in the world, sells armed guards as a high-quality, low-cost alternative to police. This is the price.; Category: finance
Title: Pompeo seeks faster progress with N.Korea after rockets; Abstract: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that negotiations with North Korea were going too slowly after Pyongyang fired two more short-range projectiles. "The progress has been far too slow," Pompeo told radio station KQAM in his home state of Kansas.; Category: news
Title: Why China's digital currency is a 'wake-up call' for the US; Abstract: Blockchain-powered digital currencies are the next frontier in the U.S.-China tech rivalry.; Category: finance
Title: J.C. Penney Plots a Comeback: Less Clutter, More Yoga Classes; Abstract: J.C. Penney is testing services ranging from fitness classes to videogame lounges to hair and makeup workshops at a remodeled store, as it seeks a return to financial stability.; Category: finance
Title: President Jimmy Carter says he's 'at peace' with death during church service; Abstract: At a church service on Sunday, former President Jimmy Carter reflected on dying and expressed his thoughts on what would truly make American great.; Category: news
Title: Julián Castro to lay off New Hampshire, South Carolina teams; Abstract: Julián Castro's campaign will fire its staff in New Hampshire and South Carolina, an official familiar with the campaign told POLITICO. The campaign notified the state teams on Monday and their final day will be next week.; Category: news
Title: 10 Bold Predictions For the College Basketball Season; Abstract: School is back in session, or at least it finally gets back underway on the hardwood.; Category: sports
Title: Some GOP senators buck Trump, Rand Paul on calls to release whistleblower's identity; Abstract: Lawmakers were defending the whistleblower at the center of the impeachment inquiry after President Trump and Sen. Rand Paul called for the individual to be identified.; Category: news
Title: Sessions wins endorsement from key GOP senators; Abstract: Eleven Senate Republicans Friday endorsed former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in his bid to regain the Senate seat in Alabama that he held for two decades, bucking a White House that has frowned on him running again.; Category: news
Title: This High Cholesterol Diet Plan Will Lower Your Cholesterol Numbers; Abstract: Looking to lower your bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol in your blood? This high cholesterol diet plan will help keep your numbers low.; Category: health | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Weekends with O'Keeffe; Author: Visit Amazon's C. S. Merrill Page; Review: Wonderfully honest work about being around someone of Georgia's stature. Reads well, and if you've been to New Mexico, it brings back wonderful memories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Oracle of Stamboul: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael David Lukas Page; Review: Love this book and have shared with many friends who have also enjoyed! I am waiting for the author's next books eagerly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oracle of Stamboul; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael David Lukas Page; Review: I bought this book in an airport ...and was so enthralled I've recommended it to others. I loved revisiting Turkey and I am eagerly awaiting the next book, and I keep checking back for the next one. ... Loved the birds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Casey Page; Review: Lots of interesting facts about the rogues, shipping and surfing. Anyone that loves being on the ocean should give it a read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wandering; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Burovac Page; Review: Enjoyable honest read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diving Indonesia's Birds Head Seascape; Author: Visit Amazon's Burt Jones Page; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sylvie Writes a Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Burovac Page; Review: After reading Wandering, I figured the best place to devour Sylvie Writes a Romance would be on my dive trip to Jardines de la Reina the Garden of the Queens in south central Cuba. Ms. Burovacs continued grasp of the vernacular and so honest it hurts writing that makes you laugh out loud time. Questions many of my girlfriends and I have asked each other confidentially, she puts right on the operating table. Its not a book for a weeklong read, I took two sessions, just because I had diving and presentations etc to distract me. Definitely worth a read.almost as good as the old TV show All in the Family. We need to hear more from Ms. Burovac.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Monster High Inner Monster Fearfully Feisty 'n Fangtastic Love Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: very cool!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Great Scarrier Reef Peri & Pearl Serpintine Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: two heads are better than one. great price for a great doll.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Shriekwrecked Dayna Treasura Jones Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: bad shoes bad head ship. i love me some monster high doll. this is not a good one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Zombie Shake Meowlody and Purrsephone Doll (2-Pack); Brand: Monster High; Review: fun fun and more fun. they are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Love in Scaris Garrott du Roque & Rochelle Goyle Doll Pair; Brand: Monster High; Review: so cool!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Brand-Boo Students Isi Dawndancer Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: love the colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High New Scaremester Gigi Grant Doll (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Monster High; Review: is ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Haunted Getting Ghostly Clawdeen Wolf Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: nothing special; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Monster Exchange Program Fan Vote Doll: Finnegan Wake; Brand: Monster High; Review: top to bottom is great. waiting for female version; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak du Chic Frankie Stein Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak du Chic Circus Scaregrounds and Rochelle Goyle Doll Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: great design. love rochelle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak du Chic Gooliope Jellington Doll (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Monster High; Review: ok; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Love's Not Dead - 2 Pack: Slo Mo & Ghoulia Yelps by Mattel; Brand: Mattel; Review: very special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mattel DHF97 - Ever After High Toy - Dragon Games - Teenage Evil Queen Deluxe Special Edition Doll; Brand: Ever After High; Review: ever after is too cute. the evil queen is just to cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Ghoul's Beast Pet Cleo De Nile Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: simple but nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Beach Beasties Venus McFlytrap Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: good hair; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freaky Fusion Lagoonafire Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: everything seems cheaper.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freaky Fusion Cleolei Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: a mess, thin hair and poorly boxed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freaky Fusion Dracubecca Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: cheap looking; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High New Scaremester Twyla Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: dark and cute; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Original Favorites Frankie Stein Doll (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Monster High; Review: love love love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Monster Exchange Program Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: a lot of great detail. worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Boo York, Boo York Frightseers Operetta Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: love the tattoos. it all works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak du Chic Toralei Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: she is good just not my favorite out of the group. the others are just too cool; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak du Chic Jinafire Long Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Gore-geous Robecca Steam Doll and Fashion Set; Brand: Monster High; Review: hair is little out of control but, good color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High I (Heart) Fashion Iris Clops Doll & Fashion; Brand: Monster High; Review: cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak Du Chic Clawdeen Wolf Doll; Brand: FunKo; Review: i like the whole freak du chic line; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freak du Chic Twyla Dolls; Brand: Spider-Man; Review: love everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Shriekwrecked Nautical Ghouls Rochelle Goyle Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the product has package is cheap. there is no way to open without tearing the box. there was glue in her hair. no brush or stand.grab the old ones,they are much more put together/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Shriekwrecked Shriek Mates Catrine Demew Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: box is so sad. no brush or stand.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Haunted Rochelle Goyle; Brand: Mattel Monster High; Review: the best in the haunted line. i ordered two, one to keep in the box and the other for display.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Shriekwrecked Nautical Ghouls Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: it ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High High School Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: love the old monster high stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Black Carpet Lagoona Blue Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Operetta Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: over the top cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Welcome to Monster High Dance The Fright Away Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: lots of color.fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Shriekwrecked Shriek Mates Clawdeen Wolf Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: cute; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Welcome to Monster High Monstrous Rivals 2-Pk Dolls; Brand: Monster High; Review: ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Dance the Fright Away Singing Popstar Ari Hauntington Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: got it cheap. did not work. battery dead.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: arms do not bend; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Clawdeen Wolf Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: arms do not bend; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Welcome to Popstar Ari Hauntington Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Jane Boolittle Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: Someone played with this toy. Sticker on worn out box; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Welcome to Fangtastic Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: Was packed by a child.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Premiere Party Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: wow this is good. really nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Dressing Room Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: a lot of fun. great design; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Boo York, Boo York Gala Ghoulfriends Luna Mothews Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Skelita Calaveras Collector Doll [Amazon Exclusive]; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Shriekwrecked Nautical Ghouls Lagoona Blue Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Catty Noir Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Honey Swamp Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Clawdia Wolf Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Freaky Fusion Sirena von Boo Doll (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Haunted Student Spirits Kiyomi Haunterly Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Haunted Student Spirits Porter Geiss Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Boo York, Boo York Floatation Station and Astranova Doll Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High First Day of School Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Signature Look Core Clawdeen Wolf Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Skulltimate Science Class Playset with Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: very cool. i have to look up who sells this on amazon. it was wrapped with extra care. and how fun is the toy. 3 eyed frog! love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Signature Look Core Cleo De Nile Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: its nice, like the old boxes. you can take out and put back in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Signature Look Core Lagoona Blue Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: Love the details. Yea, she has leg fins. would like to tour the factory that makes the small parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Lagoona Blue and Gil Weber Wheel Love, Doll 2-Pack; Brand: Monster High; Review: great details.arms and legs work. they have fins.has stands. miss the box i could save. still cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tin Box Company 237617-12 Monster High Large Carry All Tin-Assorted; Brand: The Tin Box Company; Review: small but,cute.hey the picture is not what i received.still cute.would love to be able to choose tin i get.that way i buy more and i get all the choices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Deadluxe High School Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Deluxe High School; Brand: Monster High; Review: cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Coffin Bean Twyla Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: so weird. i love her. a real monster doll.seems like you would find her in a horror movie. great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Boo York, Boo York Frightseers Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Classrooms Draculaura Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: the item is great. it did arrive beat up. it was torn scratched and had a extra sticker on it. the doll is wonderful. just not the one i got.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Draculaura Collector Doll (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Monster High; Review: great detail; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Classrooms Frankie Stein Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: so cool. thanks for sending a item that was not damaged!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Travel Scaris Café Cart; Brand: Monster High; Review: The item is great. I got a worn out one. Surprise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Draculaura Doll & Shoe Collection; Brand: Monster High; Review: The doll is cool. They do mail in bag. The doll coo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Frightfully Tall Ghouls Elissabat Doll; Brand: Monster High; Review: Dark tall cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Secret Creepers Sir Hoots A Lot Figure; Brand: Monster High; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Secret Creepers Shiver Figure; Brand: Monster High; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Secret Creepers Crypt; Brand: Monster High; Review: a little beat up; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Secret Critters Captain Penny Figure; Brand: Monster High; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Secret Critters Azura Figure; Brand: Monster High; Review: i got a beat up one. sad.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Secret Critters Chewlian Pet Figure; Brand: Monster High; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The decisions that have backfired on the Yankees in the ALCS; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Cartel gunmen terrorize Mexican city, free El Chapo's son; Abstract: Mexican security forces captured one of notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's sons on Thursday, media reports said, after rumors of the detention led to fierce gunbattles in the city of Culiacan, a stronghold of the Sinaloa cartel.; Category: news
Title: 84-Year-Old Army Veteran Challenges TSA Agent to Push-Up Contest Before Her Flight; Abstract: This veteran's age isn't stopping her from acing a pushup competition!; Category: health
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Nationals win first World Series title, storming back on Astros in Game 7, 6-2; Abstract: After losing all three games in Washington over the weekend, the underdog Nationals became the first team in major league history to win the World Series by claiming four games on the road. Once again, they came from behind to do it.; Category: sports
Title: Not out of woods yet, but winds driving California fires die; Abstract: Calmer weather allowed crews to increase containment on wildfires after a three-week siege of gusts fanned blazes across California and led utilities to cut power to prevent winds from blowing branches into electric lines and igniting an inferno.; Category: weather
Title: Holocaust survivor under guard amid death threats; Abstract: Liliana Segre, 89, is assigned two police officers in Italy after hundreds of anti-Semitic messages.; Category: news
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: A master suite with an 'open-concept' bathroom that has no doors or privacy is asking for $1,200/month in rent; Abstract: People took to Twitter to share confusion about an "open-concept" bathroom featured in a Facebook rental listing.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Fly Went by (Beginner Books); Author: Mike McClintock; Review: I loved this book as a child and recently started reading it to my daughter. I love the boy in this story - he sees a problem and sets out to solve it, and he is so firm and confident about it. When he finally finds the source of the problem (a misunderstanding) he explains it to all the animals, and then goes back to lounging by the lake with a great smile of satisfaction. It is not pedantic or overly sweet, but it makes you feel great every time you read it. I'm about to buy a new copy because my childhood copy is falling apart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheltered; Author: Visit Amazon's Quent Cordair Page; Review: This story captures your interest from the first page. Its simple structure and style remind me of Fredric Brown, as does its psychological aspect and its ending. I knew what would happen in the end but it still had me turning the pages eagerly and left me smiling at the resolution. A wonderful little gem of a story. I'll read everything I can by this author after this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government; Author: Visit Amazon's Yaron Brook Page; Review: I'm already on board with every idea in this book, and yet I enjoyed reading it as inspiration, clarification, and for the simple pleasure of contemplating what a fully-free, capitalistic society would look and feel like. The authors make an excellent argument. They clearly spell out why you can't call for more limited government without a broader rejection of the conventional morality at work in our culture - the morality of selflessness. If you've ever wondered: *Why it is that government seems to grow and grow, no matter the political mood of the majority *Why even politicians like Paul Ryan, who have expressed admiration for Ayn Rand, never actually do much to limit the growth of government *Why the left is able to argue proudly for measures that are obviously unjust, while those on the right who oppose them seem to be ashamed and meek *Why Ayn Rand is so controversial *Why every "turn to the right" seems to go nowhere and 20 years later we're worse off and making the same old arguments *What it is that is fundamentally wrong with our country *What it is that is fundamentally right with our country Free Market Revolution will help you answer these questions for yourself. But be warned, it could change your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Voices: An Oral History of Ayn Rand; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott McConnell Page; Review: I know there is an official biography of Ayn Rand coming out soon, but this might end up being more interesting. It took me a long time to read it, which is strange because it was so compelling you'd think I'd pick it up night after night. Maybe I was just stretching out the experience. Of course, I enjoyed getting to know Ayn Rand better. I'd already read just about anything I could get my hands on about her (with the exception of the Heller and Burns books), but there were a lot of new insights. Because of the format, we see Miss Rand from many different perspectives. Sometimes this brings out something new in her character (she liked Chopin's Butterfly Etude best of all classical...really???), but often it shows how people with different premises evaluate the very same facts. After a hopeful reunion, she dismissed her long-lost sister as a lost cause. Some find that vicious and cruel. Others see it as fidelity to her values. Some think she was indifferent, some think she was pained by it, and others think it was difficult, but not traumatizing. I loved reading each person's take on these same circumstances. I also just enjoyed some of the characters. Patrick O'Connor, avowed Communist, comes to mind. He was a hoot. I loved how he defended her with the editors. There were so many others - just interesting people in their own right, whose stories were told with flair and fun. Some were clearly dishonest or just trying to build themselves up, but they were easy to spot, and it was interesting how these types thought of Ayn Rand. But what I loved the most were the statements that were consistent down the line. A few I can think of offhand: * She had the most intelligent, captivating eyes * She was a very serious person * She was scrupulously honest * She stood by her words - she had integrity * She was a good listener * She had a childlike love for her values such as music, her favorite color, her stamp collection * She adored her husband, and he, her I'm still rooting out the injustice that I allowed to grow in my mind about Frank O'Connor after reading the Brandens' biographies so many years ago. Miss Rand has been well-defended in many other forums (including her own statements), but Frank has never had much of a voice. This book finally make him a real person to me, and I finally understand their relationship - well, as best as I can from so far outside - but it is not an enigma to me any longer. Great book. A pleasure to read in every way. Informative. Fun. And if you can believe in the existence of the person who comes together in this book through 100 voices, you have a clear hero to inspire you for the rest of your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me On The Map (Rise and Shine); Author: National Geographic Learning; Review: This book mirrors the approach to learning "place" that I had envisioned when I began teaching my daughter. It starts with the girl making a map of her own room, then moves outward to the whole world. Then it spirals back from the world to her room, showing how you can find your place on each map. It is so simple and so perfect. My daughter read it out loud endlessly starting when she was almost six, and it kicked off an intense interest in maps and places. I'm going to try another book in this series ("Me and My Family Tree").; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wool 5 - The Stranded; Author: Visit Amazon's Hugh Howey Page; Review: Wonderful, heroic story! The setting is intriguing, and the author not only meets the challenge of building a plot that supports it, but goes beyond, creating admirable characters who achieve some amazing feats. This would make a great movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Shall Live Surviving the Holocaust; Author: Henry Orenstein; Review: Orenstein conveys the nightmare of the Holocaust without naval-gazing or self-pity. Since he was aware of the progress of the war as it happened, Orenstein also gives us a lens into WWII...an important one. I feel connected to these events in a way I never did before in studying the history. This is a book I'll never forget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Time to Die; Author: Visit Amazon's Kira Peikoff Page; Review: No Time To Die has a wonderful plot and a satisfying climax and conclusion, which is so rare, and enough for me to have loved this novel, despite a few quibbles. I'm looking forward to Kira Peikoff's future work!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Your Life Belongs to You: A True Story About the Birth of the United States; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlotte Cushman Page; Review: I received it today and read it in one sitting. Wonderful! I will read it to my own three children, and maybe to my own Montessori class someday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steam, Smoke, and Steel: Back in Time with Trains; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick O'Brien Page; Review: I love so many things about this book. It has beautiful illustrations and the language is not dumbed down. It is about trains, but it is also about time. The way it leads you back through time, tracing both the history of trains and of a boy's family is so well done. It is pro-technology without being in-your-face about it. It has just the right level of detail: there are some captions with descriptive details about the parts of the train, types of trains, etc., but it's not overdone. There are mini-stories within the story, about things children love like the circus, bandits, and dangerous jobs. It's got a little bit of hero-worship in it, and a sweet ending. Just a wonderful, beautiful book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CD DVD White Paper Sleeves 80 Gram with Clear Window 1000 Pack; Brand: Generic; Review: They are perfect for what i was looking for and the price was much better than buying them at Staples or any other office supply.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Targus Blacktop Deluxe 17" Laptop Case with Dome Protection, Black/Gray (CPT401DUS); Brand: Targus; Review: I had a previous case from the same company for 5 years. I purchased this one for my new and second laptop. The quality is excellent and protects the contents quite well. It hs more than enough compartments to satisfy me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIMVIP HDMI Male To Dual HDMI Female 1 to 2 Way Splitter Adapter Cable For HDTV,Support Two TVs The Same; Brand: NEXTANY; Review: this made hooking up my laptop to 2 separate monitors so easy. Plug it in and that's it. No software or settings to change.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laptop Cooling Pad, AVANTEK 15.6''-17'' Laptop Cooler with 2 x 160mm Heavy Duty Fans, Ultra Slim with Adjustable; Brand: AVANTEK; Review: This unit is great. Not only does it cool your laptop but also has nice elevation stands and friction pads to keep it from sliding unlike other brands. I also like the USB power cord rather than a plug in power supply. And the unit has an extra USB port in the rear where I plug in my mouse adapter. And probably the only unit I have seen that has an on and off switch. EXCELLENT value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StarTech USB 2.0 to SATA IDE Adapter (USB2SATAIDE); Brand: StarTech; Review: I don't have the luxury of having a second drive to test, but with the one internal drive that I do have when I plugged in the unit the computer never recognized the drive. I even tried re-booting the PC and the results were still negative.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech C-U0007 Unifying receiver for mouse and keyboard works with any Logitech product that display the Unifying Logo (orange; Brand: Logitech; Review: I lost my receiver and was so thankful to find this as a standalone purchase versus buying a new mouse/keyboard and receiver.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: monochef Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock Multiple Nature Sounds Sunrise Sunset Simulation - Touch Control Snooze Function,10 Brightness; Brand: monochef; Review: Absolutely a great buy. Saved me tons of space and also ease of use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 32GB BAR (METAL) USB 3.0 Flash Drive (MUF-32BA/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: As a former police officer I immediately thought this was a whistle before I saw the name and description. It Is NOT. I was amazed at the low price of this so I bought two of these with 128 GB capacity. I keep one on my key ring and the other in my laptop case. I'm also thinking of buying a few more for gifts for my "geek friends. One other note ... my first computer in 1995 (IBM Aptiva) had a whopping 3.2 GB internal hard drive and was quite hefty and cost $2,500. This has 40X the storage space and is lighter than a pencil and cost 83% less. The very strong metal body of it ensures it won't break like cheaper plastic ones I've had in the past. It would be nice of it also had a slip on and off cover to prevent it from collecting dirt and moisture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Lee Roy Selmon's Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: We visited Lee Roy Selmons on a Friday evening. Apparently, prior to me getting there, my boyfriend was approached by four servers before finally getting a drink which was quite strange. The manager kept on coming over to us, which was nice. My boyfriend ordered the chicken quesadilla but it wasn't very good. I ordered the buffalo chicken nachos and they were subpar. Lee Roy Selmons does not even have real salsa. That kind of ruined both dishes. Lee roys doesn't have the best atmosphere. The crowd was kinda old and I wasn't a big fan of the music. My boyfriend and I were definitely the youngest people in there. I was happy the US open tennis championships were on but sadly Nadal typically doesn't play well on hard courts. Lee Roys is you're typical sports bar, nothing really special about it. In 1976, Lee Roy Selmon was the first player picked in the NFL draft and the first-ever pick for the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Selmon played in six straight Pro Bowls and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1979. As the USF Athletic Director, Selmon launched the football program, led the university's move into Conference USA, and into the Big East Conference. In 2011, Selmon died at the age of 56 from complications of the stroke.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kona Grill - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Kona Grill is one of my favorite sushi spots in Tampa, besides Soho Sushi! Their happy hour is from 3 pm to close. I always order the dirty martini with blue cheese olives. I have also tried there Moscow Mule which is delicious. I always try to eat on the patio because they have a beautiful view of a pond with a fountain. Their sushi is delicious, and I always get the tuna and lobster flat bread to share. The service is always quick. I definitely recommend this place! There calamari however, is a hit or miss. They are also dog friendly on the patio, which I like because I am a dog lover. If you sign up to be a "konavore" on their website, you get a free appetizer as well as other promotions. I have only ordered from the happy hour menu because they are well priced. I have tried the wave roll which includes spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, soy paper. All in all, I have always had a great experience here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nosh; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I don't know why Nosh is getting such bad reviews! My boyfriend didn't want to come here because of bad yelp reviews so I have to tell you all how good it is. Their bacon egg and cheeses are the perfect hangover cure! Their salmon bagels are really good too! Most of my experiences here have been good. There can be a bit of a wait sometime but they're the Best bagels in tampa by far! This place used to be Brooklyn water bagels, but changed its name to Nosh. It still has the same management though. The bagels are the best bagels in tampa! I am from New York and have been trying to find a bagel place that taste like New York bagels! The service is OK- but it is worth the wait. The decor has a diner feel and is always clean. The coffee is the best! They have coffe ice cubes, so the coffe doesn't get watered down. They even have sandwiches too, such as the tuna salad sandwhich which is absolutely delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cypress Point Park; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The beach is beautiful. Me and my boyfriend come here all the time with box wine and watch the sunset together. They have frisbee golf here. It isn't dog friendly, however, there were plenty of dogs there. I guess this rule isn't enforced. When my boyfriend and I showed up, two men were digging up what seemed to be drug money. LOL upon further investigation, we realized they were stealing sand for the hurricane. They also have a children's park that seems like a lot of fun. It is right off of cypress and Lois. The view is spectacular, on the left you have the Howard Franklin bridge. On the right, you have rocky point and the Causeway. I have never need here during the day, just at night to watch the sunset. It is a great place to bike to as well. Definitely a very romantic place to watch the sunset!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daily Eats; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I went here on a Saturday morning for brunch and was not pleased with my meal. There was a hour wait for a table/booth so my boyfriend and I opted for the bar seating. I ordered the New Yorker which was a poached egg with hollandaise sauce on a English muffin. I didn't like the gooey-ness of the egg, so I sent it back and immediately got a much better poached egg. I appreciated that. However, my boyfriend was not happy with his salmon bagel because the tomatoes were diced which is quite strange. He says that the capers were not fresh. He kept on getting hit by the waitresses on the shoulder, and I was like "hands of my man, yo". This place doesn't play any music and has a very old diner feel to it. I actually ate here before on a date, (before me and my boyfriend were dating) and it was more pleasant. I ordered the cali bowl and he got captain crunch French toast which was delicious. However, we did not go on a second date. I think me and my boyfriend just ordered the wrong food. This place is always packed, so it must be good food. I will try again, and order something different.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nosh; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place used to be Brooklyn water bagels, but changed its name to Nosh. It still has the same management though. The bagels are the best bagels in tampa! I am from New York and have been trying to find a bagel place that taste like New York bagels! The coffe is the best! They have coffe ice cubes, so the coffe doesn't get watered down. They even have sandwiches too, such as the tuna salad sandwhich which is absolutely delicious. I don't know why this place is getting such bad reviews! There bacon egg and cheeses are the perfect hangover cure! Best bagels in tampa by far! The bagels are delicious but the service is incompetent. They screwed up my and my boyfriends order. Like, three mistakes per order. Wrong bagel, wrong cream cheese, and not scooped out. It is such a shame that the service is so bad because the bagels are delicious. They need better management. The manager came out when we requested new bagels, he said "I have new girls, this place is hell and I'm trying to get the hell out of here". They did give us six free bagels and cream cheese, but I just wanted my order done correctly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Kitchen; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I am a regular here! The food is incredible. The menu consists of "bowls" where you get to choose bases and proteins and then sauces. I usually get the six bowl and save the rest for another meal. The four bowl consists of two bases one and a protein. The six bowl consists of two bases , two veggies and two proteins. The food is filling, non gmo and healthy for you! Some of the menu consists of, sweet potato noodles, calliflower mash, brown rice, kale slaw, coconut ginger rice to name a few. Veggies: Parmesan broccoli, roasted mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes. Proteins: baked almond chicken, citrus chicken, Pesto chicken, steak, tuna etc. You cannot go wrong with any combination. I usually get the sweet potato noodles, brown rice, mushrooms and broccoli, Pesto chicken, almond chicken and there ginger sauce. Love the food. The only problem is the minimal parking. Place is always packed around lunch and dinner time. A 6 bowl without any add ons, usually comes out to around ten bucks. Delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinky's; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Pinky's breakfast restaurant place is located on bay to bay. It has a very retro feel to it with outside seating and bar seating that is first come first serve. There are also tables inside with a self serve coffee bar. I decided to order the "best damn Benedict". My boyfriend got the Tuscan frittata which includes prosciutto, all natural turkey breast, rosemary, spinach, onion, tomato and provolone. My Benedict includes turkey sausage, English muffin, poached egg, and a savory tomato hollandaise sauce. For a side I got potatoes. The very nice waitress recommended the pancakes and the ultimate fried sandwich. The food was delicious, will definitely return. There self serve coffee bar has individual cute coffee mugs which give the place a nice personal touch. Overall, great ambience! They play old school music which is nice to listen too. The staff here is SUPER attentive and so nice. My boyfriend sneezed and they said bless you! Ha-Ha. There daily specials change all the time. Will return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brunchery Restaurant & Catering; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My boyfriend and I were planning on going to Pinkys on south Macdill , however, the line was to long so we decided on the brunchery. I am a eggs Benedict kind-a-girl and they have six from the menu. I got the Mona Benedict which is poached eggs, sautéed spinach, tomato, onion, krab and cream cheese blend on a English muffin. The boyfriend, got the lox omelette which includes smoked salmon, onions, tomato and cheddar cheese. I love the old fashioned decor and we got seated right away. The brunchery is dog friendly, there is a giant fluffy poodle sitting two tables away from me. Apparently George bush used to eat here every time he visited macdill Air Force base. I am a democrat, however, that's pretty cool. There is plenty of parking which is great. Food was brought out in under 20 minutes! I do however, think Pinkys is better but the food was still delicious. Will definitely return! The owner is a very nice guy and even told us about when he catered a event for the president. If you check in on yelp, you get 15% off! Very good food and moderately priced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Datz; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I ordered Datz off Uber Eats when I really needed a hangover cure! I ordered the Billy Benedict which includes ham,Swiss cheese, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce on a English muffin. I got it with a side of bacon infused potatoes. It was very delicious and so much food! I think that the bacon infused potatoes tasted a bit to much like bacon, but they were still delicious. Datz has numerous Benedicts to choose from such as the, chicken n waffle Benedict, short rib biscuit Benedict and the Havana Benedict. All in all, it was delicious. It is definitely not a place I would eat at often- just a for a cheat meal here and there. I have also tried their wings which are delicious as well! Looking forward to ordering from here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brio Italian Grille; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Brio Tuscan is located at the international plaza. It is a great place for happy hour and there is plenty of parking. They have happy hour from 4 to 6:30. There apps are 6 dollars and so are the drinks. They let you order multiple drinks so you can get them before happy hour is over which is pretty cool. My boyfriend got the French cucumber pineapple gimlet and a strawberry margarita. The gimlet was very strong and the margarita was delicious. He said both were tiny drinks. I got a dirty martini and had no complaints. We ordered the pepper shrimp with eggplant was DELICIOUS. So bangin. Our server was nice and the food came out quickly. The sauce it was in was scrumptious. We decided to leave to get the tail end of the bar lou happy hour afterwards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another Broken Egg Cafe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Another broken egg is located in south tampa on dale Mabry in the complex that has Tijuana flats and smash burger. Our waitress is very nice! I decided to order the crab cake Benedict with potatoes. My boyfriend decided to order the salmon eggs Benedict. The restaurant is fairly large and has a "homey" feel to it. There is a patio located outside that is pet friendly. They show the calories on the menu which is a real buzz kill. LOL This place was absolutely the best breakfast place in all of tampa hands down. Amazing!!!! Will definitely be back for a perfect hangover cure. Get the crab cake Benedict!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ducky's; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I was heading to New York from tampa at the "A" terminal. You would think there were more bars, but this is the only one at gate A. I ordered a local "beach blonde" beer which was delicious. I also ordered a chicken ceaser salad with the dressing on the side. A bit over priced, but this is a airport- what do you expect. My 16 oz draft cost 7.49. Good place to kill time. I sat at a table top right by the bar so I could see the football games. I should have gotten wings!!! LOL; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KELP Sushi Joint; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Kelp is located on bay to bay in the complex that has Starbucks. The sushi is really good-probably top two along with soho sushi. They don't have a liquor license, only beer and wine which kind of sucks but o well- don't be expecting to get cocktails here. I sat at the sushi bar and got a great view of the guys making sushi. It's a great place to get a quick bite to eat or date spot. We started off with crab rangoons which were delicious. For the sushi, we ordered a rose cave roll (delicious), mexican roll and a California roll. The rose cave roll had avocado, shrimp tempura, scallions and tuna in it! YUM! I will def return- I want to try all of there speciality rolls! They have a special all day: one app and 2 classic rolls for 12.95.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samaria Cafe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Starting off with the service. You walk in and instantly feel like family. Everyone is smiling and is SUPER nice which I appreciated. The best service! They serve breakfast all day which is great if you are feeling breakfast for dinner! I ordered the mushroom, Swiss cheese eggs Benedict which was good. I chose the side of home fries which were perfectly crispy and delicious! Honestly, not the best Benedict I have ever had but was good quality food. I prefer pinkys eggs Benedict. My boyfriend got the roast beef sandwhich with home made cole slaw. (Cole slaw was delicious) The menu is so diverse that anyone can find something to eat here. I will definitely come back again. The food is great, and incredible service!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 18 Bagels Co.; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Best lox I have ever had and I'm from New York. So fresh- sushi grade. Will be coming again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daily Eats; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Ok went there again for brunch.... the Cali bowl legit tasted like baby food. I don't know what happened but last time I was there it was really good. Me and my buddy split a bottle of champagne because we're we're celebrating our divorce lol and we got sick that entire day after, and the next. Maybe it was the mango syrup we put in it but and now I can't go on a date tonight with this really hot guy because I feel like shit. So thanks for the c*** block daily eats. Not happy right now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Light in the Attic; Author: Visit Amazon's Shel Silverstein Page; Review: My grandson wanted this for is birthday, he loves Shel Silverstein books he had a fit when he opened it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons; Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: I am not to book 5 yet, I am just getting into book 4, but if it is as good as the other ones I am sure I will like it; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Striker (An Isaac Bell Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Clive Cussler is an artist with a pen, this story is a page turner. Usually take a couple of months to read a book because of time restraints, but could not put this one down. Two week and done.....Thanks Clive and keep them coming; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Waters (A USAF Pararescue Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's David L. Robbins Page; Review: Good Read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The End Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Raymond Khoury Page; Review: Like it very much!!! Page turner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 14th Colony: A Novel (Cotton Malone); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Berry Page; Review: Steve Berry is one of the best writers of our day... can't wait for him to write the next Cotton Malone book!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Man Reveals Big American Muscle Car Barn Find; Abstract: These classic cars are definitely not in showroom condition.; Category: autos
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: Homeowner says a mystery object damaged his house. It didn't fall from a plane, FAA says; Abstract: Authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration have not been able to identify a canister-type object that damaged a Kentucky man's home.; Category: news
Title: Family of slain ISIS hostage says they secretly met with her captors in Iraq; Abstract: Kayla Mueller, a humanitarian worker from Arizona, was held captive, tortured and killed by ISIS.; Category: news
Title: Country Singer Ned LeDoux's 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies After 'Tragic Choking Accident' at Home; Abstract: Ned LeDoux's Daughter Dies After 'Tragic Choking Accident' at Home; Category: music
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: Red tide, the toxic algae bloom that kills wildlife, returns to southwest Florida; Abstract: Southwest Florida is warily watching the return of red tide, a toxic algae bloom that cost businesses nearly $150 million in losses last year; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Montana Men Arrested With $4.25 Million Worth of Marijuana Go Free; Abstract: Two Montana men arrested for possession of 900 pounds of marijuana had their charges dismissed when a judge ruled the seizure was illegal.; Category: news
Title: Yardbarker's NFL Week 6 game-by-game analysis, grades; Abstract: The Chiefs stumbled against Houston, their second consecutive loss at home. Russell Wilson outdueled turnover machine Baker Mayfield in Cleveland. And how 'bout them Cowboys?! Here's Yardbarker's Week 6 whip-around.; Category: sports
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: $42 million price cut on tech billionaire's Silicon Valley monster mansion; Abstract: Silicon Valley big shot Scott McNealy drastically slashed the price on his mega Portola Valley, Calif., mansion on over 13 serene acres. McNealy originally listed the estate, which includes a 28,000-square-foot house, for $96.8 million in June 2018. The new listing price is $54.8 million, an impressive $42 million price cut.; Category: finance
Title: 'Hollywood Ripper' trial: Jury recommends death penalty; Abstract: A jury has recommended the death penalty for Michael Gargiulo, known as the "Hollywood Ripper," the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Friday.; Category: news
Title: Ricky Williams' Heisman sells for auction-record $504,000; Abstract: The Heisman Trophy won by Ricky Wiliams in 1998 was sold at auction for $504,000, setting a record for college football's most recognizable award.; Category: sports
Title: The size of a bus, rare and endangered whale shark spotted off Florida coast; Abstract: Bigger than Jaws, but not nearly as dangerous, the largest fish in the sea, a whale shark, was spotted off the Florida coast.; Category: news
Title: Friendly beluga whale filmed spraying little kids at US aquarium; Abstract: This cheeky beluga whale enjoyed playing and splashing curious children at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. The children scream with excitement as the beluga whale sprays them with water three times. This heartwarming moment was filmed on October 14.; Category: video
Title: Zooey Deschanel's Estranged Husband Jacob Pechenik Files for Divorce; Abstract: The couple announced their separation in September.; Category: tv
Title: Puppy's priceless reaction after seeing owner wear facial mask; Abstract: Looks like this puppy is a little confused after spotting his owner wearing a facial mask.; Category: video
Title: Jeff Bezos lost about $7 billion on Thursday; Abstract: Amazon reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that disappointed investors and sent Amazon stock spiraling down. For Bezos, that means an on-paper loss of around $7 billion, putting his status as richest person in the world at risk.; Category: finance
Title: 1937 Western Clipper Motorhome To Sell At No Reserve; Abstract: Your chance to grab this vintage machine is coming up soon.; Category: autos
Title: Shark swims on its back; Abstract: Tourists diving off the coast of Australia caught the rare sight of a shark swimming on its back. Some believe the behavior could be a defense mechanism.; Category: video
Title: Cheers! A single shot of this whisky costs more than a Porsche 911 Carrera; Abstract: Record-setting Scotch hits $1.9 million at auction, increasing in value by 29,000% over three decades.; Category: finance
Title: Jessica Biel dresses up as husband Justin Timberlake for Halloween; Abstract: The couple have a history of elaborate Halloween costumes, but this one might be a winner.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Missing Va. Teen Is in 'Extreme Danger' After Alleged Abduction; Abstract: Isabel Hicks: Missing Teen Allegedly Abducted by Mom's Suicidal Ex; 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: Where have Cape Town's great whites gone?; Abstract: Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone?; Category: video
Title: Nearly $400M worth of cocaine and marijuana intercepted by US Coast Guard; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it seized nearly $367 million of cocaine and about 11,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million at a Florida port.; Category: news
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Inside the creepy, abandoned villages deep in the New Jersey Pine Barrens that were once bustling towns and are now home to something much more mysterious; Abstract: We went deep inside the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where entire towns have been abandoned, and locals shared some of the spookiest legends from the area.; Category: travel
Title: Man who advocated caning for adultery gets caned for adultery; Abstract: An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.; Category: news
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Drones Used in Crime Fly Under the Law's Radar; Abstract: An otherwise peaceful suburban neighborhood in Washington Township, Pa., began experiencing a series of explosions this past spring and summer. Homemade bombs were blowing up in front yards. Nails were raining down from the sky. Windows were left riddled with marks, as if they had been shot at. For a while, the police were mystified. They could find no clues to the identity of the bomber, and they were confused about how the perpetrator could...; Category: news
Title: California authorities found and destroyed $1 billion worth of marijuana plants; Abstract: A tip about supposedly legal hemp production led California investigators to fields of marijuana plants. About 10 million of them.; Category: news
Title: Research drone captures loving moments between killer whale mother and calf; Abstract: A research drone recently captured some loving moments between a killer whale mother and her calf.; Category: video
Title: Reality television star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday for wrongful deaths in a boat crash in Canada's backwoods.; Abstract: Reality TV star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday over an August boat crash in Canada's backwoods that killed two people and seriously injured three.; Category: tv
Title: Luke DeCock: After Cole Anthony's spectacular UNC debut, he's not just talented. He's indispensable.; Abstract: CHAPEL HILL -- Set aside for the moment the discussion about whether Cole Anthony's debut was the most anticipated by a North Carolina freshman, or where he fits -- or will fit -- in the pantheon of Tar Heels point guards. Both topics are worthy of debate after a spectacular, record-setting beginning to his college career, and will continue to be throughout his single season in Chapel ...; Category: sports
Title: Student's drone footage shows whale swimming around California surfers; Abstract: 18-year-old Payton Landaas flew his drone above the beach at Dana Point, California, and captured stunning footage of a whale swimming among surfers.; Category: video | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Ed Yong Page; Review: Excellent book. It explains science in a way that anyone can understand and give up to date information about microbes and how we are dependent on them. I would recommend it to everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal Farm with Connections (HRW Library Study Guides); Author: George Orwell; Review: This book does a good job of describing the human condition and the sinful nature of mankind. I would recommend this book to people who are idealist and believe that socialism can solve the worlds problems. If they are honest with themselves they will come to realize that this story shows how human nature trumps any social or governance system.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Franklin: A Life of Brilliance; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander Kennedy Page; Review: This book is full of information that I was not aware of! If you haven't read about Benjamin Franklin you should definitely read this. It is a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of Wonder (The Wakening) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Renshaw Page; Review: I have always known that anything you can imagine is possible. This books takes the authors imagination and brings it to life. It teaches good and evil and demonstrates the real definition of love which is commitment and action. I wish this author well and hope he understands that the ancient one he refers to is real and is our creator!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trackers (Tracker series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sansbury Smith Page; Review: This is an action packed book that you cant put down. It causes you to neglect everything else you need to be doing. Its only gap is leaving out recognition of why we exist in the first place and the value of the gift of life from our creator.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Criminal Defense (Philadelphia Legal); Author: Visit Amazon's William L. Myers Jr. Page; Review: You will never guess the ending! I blamed almost every character at one point or another for the murder and I was wrong on all counts. Good luck!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Rose, Black Forest; Author: Visit Amazon's Eoin Dempsey Page; Review: Spell binding tale depicting the horror of war and the conflicting means to win where to win is to lose and compromise yourself. This story demonstrates that we all need a reason to live. Everyone should read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Is Well: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's James D. Shipman Page; Review: This book does an amazing job of depicting the turns and twist of life for even the best and most stable people. I would recommend this book for the values it teaches.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Submerged (Alaskan Courage) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dani Pettrey Page; Review: Raw emotions and constant action describe this book. It is a fast read only because you cant put it down when you should be doing something else. It is set in Alaska where I spent 13 years. That made it even better!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How Children Succeed; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Tough Page; Review: This is an absolute must read for anyone who works with children, especially teachers. This would have been extremely valuable to me when my wife and I were starting a family. There are many types of poverty including economic poverty, social poverty, knowledge poverty, character poverty, spiritual poverty and more. The author touched on most of these with a focus on solutions in the school setting. It is leading edge so read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Blood Orchids; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Held my interest!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shopkeeper (Steve Dancy Tale); Author: Visit Amazon's James D. Best Page; Review: Loved it. Such a refreshing read. Not to intense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mystery Box; Author: Visit Amazon's Eva Pohler Page; Review: Loved it! Wasn't what I expected. Once I got into it I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brands Who Came for Christmas (The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands) (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1039); Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Shayne Page; Review: Very light,easy read. Actually loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pam of Babylon; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Jenkins Page; Review: Very good read. Enjoyed this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rendezvous Resort; City: Castries Castries Quarter St Lucia; Review: We could not fault the service, food, ambience although the volume of honeymooners/second marriage couples do make you want to say 'get a room'! unfortunately we were without hot water for a week in our room due to boiler problems, but they were resolved after we left. this is why I marked the room as 'terrible' however when hot water was on, we had no complaints. beware low volumes of travellers to the hotel may mean that many excursions are either cancelled or watered down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crescent Tower Beachfront; City: Siesta Key Florida; Review: We just returned from our 11th visit over the last 13 years. we have stayed in unit 39 for the past few visits. I read all the reviews on here and I think the adage is 'you can't please all of the people all of the time' I can only say how we find it. it is heaven for us which is why we keep coming back. you are not going to get luxury, but guess what? you are not paying for luxury. you are getting a comfortable clean and functional unit in a beautiful location at a reasonable price. Over the years we have been coming to Siesta Key we have made a group of friends who also come back every year. I think that on Trip Advisor you are more likely to get the angry and dissatisfied customers making comments which is why I thought we would comment as some very happy customers. I have never had any issues with the office or the facilities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scarlet Hotel; City: Mawgan Porth Cornwall England; Review: My husband and I just spent the weekend as a 4 day spa break at the Scarlet. We are frequent business travellers and get thoroughly sick of business hotels, but the Scarlet is a very different experience. you don't 'check in' at reception, because there isn't one! staff come out and greet you. the whole place is very relaxed with beautiful décor and art - very tastefully finished. the thing that amazed me most, was not one member of staff (and there are many) was anything less than helpful and friendly. we didn't encounter anyone with 'attitude' which was very refreshing as they are mostly young people. the food is superb and there is an excellent wine list. I was very touched to have 'happy anniversary' written in chocolate on my desert plate. a lovely touch. the spa experience was excellent with follow up treatments and lifestyle changes recommended. the bathroom arrangement with the toilet being quite 'open' to the room means you must be comfortable with your room partner as it is not very sound proof. even after 20 years of marriage I found myself using the bar toilets - this was not a problem though and did not detract from my enjoyment. We will definitely go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South Cadbury House; City: Congresbury Somerset England; Review: we stayed here for one night prior to departing from Bristol airport. it is a good location for that being only around 5 miles away. we decided to start our holiday by having dinner in the Marco Pierre White restaurant within the hotel. the food was good but took absolutely ages to arrive. we were assuaged with free deserts, but would rather have had a speedier delivery of the food! ( it was over an hour from order to delivery) also the wine we selected was out of stock and when the bill came they had not adjusted it to reflect the new choice. the hotel itself was very comfortable and clean and the reception staff were very friendly. I would go there again and would probably put the dinner experience down to them having an off night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael; City: San Rafael Marin County California; Review: It's ok - just that really. room was clean enough, pool looked nice although I did not try it. Snacks available in reception, staff friendly. you would not choose to vacation here, but if it is just for a night for convenience, then it 'will do'; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bluestone National Park Resort; City: Canaston Wood Narberth Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: We are a middle aged couple travelling without kids. Some things are great for people like us, the spa for one which is excellent, the nature trail walk was also lovely. However being used to Center Parcs which is far more focused on sport we found there was nothing of that ilk here. That aside, we ate at the farmhouse grill 2 nights running. Our waitress Carol and the maitre d were excellent and so friendly. The food is also excellent being locally sourced and very tasty. As it was, we had to leave early due to a home emergency but I wasn't too disappointed as I think if we had stayed longer we would have been looking outside the resort to fill our time. We stayed in Skylark cottage which was nice inside but tired and in dire need of a re paint outside. But look, this is a family focused resort, if you come here just as a couple there is not much for you. Prices are reasonable though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Wild, The (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sudden Death (1995); Genres: Action; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Multiplicity (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barb Wire (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Hard (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bio-Dome (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craft, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flipper (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phantom, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escape from L.A. (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island of Dr. Moreau, The (1996); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kazaam (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear (1996); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matilda (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before and After (1996); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ed (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamlet (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Ninja (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Kid (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House Arrest (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McHale's Navy (1997); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saint, The (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hello Kitty Swirl Decorations; Brand: Napkins; Review: These decorations are adorable and so easy to use. My granddaughter just loved all of her decorations. We used these with bright pink paper garland and clusters of pink and blue ballons. It was really beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Boat Family Member Finger Puppet Kids Toy 6 PCS; Brand: Moon Boat; Review: These little puppets are so cute and very well made. The stitching is very secure. They are definitely high quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Cute Velvet Animal Style Story Time Educational Finger Puppets Set with niceEshop Cable Tie; Brand: niceeshop; Review: These little finger puppets are so cute. They are much better quality than I was expecting for such a great price. Great for using to play with the grandchildren.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Webkinz Siamese Cat; Brand: Webkinz; Review: My Granddaughter was thrilled with this Webkinz. She was especially happy that it was retired and she still got it. It is also very soft and cuddly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Greetings, My Little Pony Hanging Swirl Decorations, 12-Count; Brand: American Greetings; Review: Absolutely adorable. These are a must for your my little pony fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Webkinz Icy Mist Leopard 8.5" Plush; Brand: Webkinz; Review: He is a real cutie, but not super soft.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Webkinz Signature Marble Cat; Brand: Webkinz; Review: This Kitten is the softest Webkinz I have ever given my Granddaughter. It is bigger than I expected it to be, which is great. She loves it and so do I.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Exclusive Mini Figure 10-Pack Pony Friends Forever Collection; Brand: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic; Review: Awesome set of ponies. Exclusives that are hard to find elsewhere. My Granddaughter is going to love this set. I especially love the princess ponies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Eva-dry Edv-1100 Electric Petite Dehumidifier, White; Brand: Eva-Dry; Review: I had this in my closet at my old house. I was surprised to see how much water it collected every week. It definitely works well and is really quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor 10 Tier Shoe Tower - 30 Pair - Closet Organizer; Brand: Whitmor; Review: Was looking for a cheap shoe rack to put in my closet. It's kind of flimsy but it does it's job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HyLoft 00967 45-Inch by 15-Inch Wall Shelf, Off White, 2-Pack; Brand: HyLoft; Review: I purchased one set a while back for my garage. I liked it so much that I decided to purchase another set recently. Very sturdy and very easy to hang.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crosley Furniture Alexandria Expandable Top Bar Cabinet - Black; Brand: Crosley Furniture; Review: Really great quality. Product is half the price of the bigger name brand stores. Was also really easy to put together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Kids Cup, 12-Ounce, Cobalt; Brand: Contigo; Review: We love Contigo products. Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Good Egg - Speedway; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I LOVE The Good Egg. I have been a regular customer now for many years, and I'm NOT A BREAKFAST PERSON! Whenever family or friends visit the area, we take them to "the Egg." We've been to all of the local "Egg" locations - but Speedway has been our favorite for the past couple of years. (I see several reviews below from a couple of years ago that aren't great - I assure you this location has changed since then!) The management and wait staff working at this location are great. And we would NOT come back if the food and customer service wasn't stellar. (I'm known for being a customer service stickler.) Over the past several years, I've tried most everything on the menu. There are certainly my favorites though - including the pancakes, bacon (OMG the bacon), the Caprese and ALL of the lunches (by the way, they have GREAT burgers and wraps!) They now have 2 types of coffee, both of which are very good and FRESH and vanilla creamer (and other flavors too, I think). Their new menu is modern and sleek. Above all, though, is the CLEAN atmosphere and SUPER friendly and knowledgable staff. The manager usually greets you at the front and seats you personally. The staff, although young, all know the menu well and are very accommodating with special dietary requests/needs. And during your meal, the manager comes around to each table to ask about your meal! In this day and age, you just don't get that other places. I have a young child and am always fearful to take her out because she tends to get a bit rowdy for some places. The Good Egg is a great place for kids - with crayons, a coloring sheet, cheerios and apples brought to every table with children. ANd when my daughter crawls under the table (which makes me cringe at most restaurants), I'm not as worried about her picking up old food or getting gum in her hair - because it's very clean under there! (I still require that she get out from under the table, I'm just not as worried about it!!) We will continue to go back until the customer service or food quality diminishes...IF that ever happens!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tino's Pizza; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Tino's is a small family-run business that I love! I went for the first time this past weekend with my daughter and had their cheesebread and pepperoni pizza (would have tried others too, but my daughter is a pepperoni fan.) The customer service was great and the staff were very friendly. Facility is clean. Bathroom is older and could use a bit of work, but was clean. I would recommend this place to anyone - and they have a pizza size that is 20" (called the "Big Mo" which is perfect for parties or families who are hungry!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maynards; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Ate at Maynard's in The Drawing Room for the first time for a special event. WOW. To start (with the only bad part), the service at first was not real great - but in all fairness, we had a large party. After taking the initial drink orders and serving drinks to the group, they ran out of tea - which over 50% of our party had. HOWEVER, the servers were extremely apologetic and I don't think anyone in our group minded much. I ordered the butter lettuce with roasted hazelut salad, the steak with pom frites (fries) and the creme brulee for dessert. Nom, nom, nom, nom. It was DELICIOUS! I can't wait for my family to come into town to visit because we're headed to Maynards. The trains drive by from time to time (which is really neat to watch), so the noise level gets a bit higher, but temporarily. Can walk in. Not great for kids, although kids aren't exempt. :) If open, head down the courtyard and see the small, yet interesting, transportation museum afterward!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zinburger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Love this place! The burgers are very juicy and extremely flavorful. Love the side options as well. I always struggle to choose between the sweet potato fries and the truffle fries - so I switch back and forth! Tried the Ringer burger without the hot sauce this last Friday and LOVED IT. Only thing, I don't recommend the Sangria. It's premade and tastes more like juice than wine...I asked the bartender if they could add a touch of wine to the mix, and the manager came over and said they would - but to me, he seemed a little bothered by the request. Could be my own "hate to complain" mentality. Also - a GREAT outdoor seating area with fireplace - would be great for cooler months (if we ever get them!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Egg - Speedway; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'm a little bothered that YELP took my review of The Good Egg down, so I'm trying again. MY PREVIOUS POST: I LOVE The Good Egg. I have been a regular customer now for many years, and I'm NOT A BREAKFAST PERSON! Whenever family or friends visit the area, we take them to "the Egg." We've been to all of the local "Egg" locations - but Speedway has been our favorite for the past couple of years. (I see several reviews below from a couple of years ago that aren't great - I assure you this location has changed since then!) The management and wait staff working at this location are great. And we would NOT come back if the food and customer service wasn't stellar. (I'm known for being a customer service stickler.) Over the past several years, I've tried most everything on the menu. There are certainly my favorites though - including the pancakes, bacon (OMG the bacon), the Caprese and ALL of the lunches (by the way, they have GREAT burgers and wraps!) They now have 2 types of coffee, both of which are very good and FRESH and vanilla creamer (and other flavors too, I think). Their new menu is modern and sleek. Above all, though, is the CLEAN atmosphere and SUPER friendly and knowledgable staff. The manager usually greets you at the front and seats you personally. The staff, although young, all know the menu well and are very accommodating with special dietary requests/needs. And during your meal, the manager comes around to each table to ask about your meal! In this day and age, you just don't get that other places. I have a young child and am always fearful to take her out because she tends to get a bit rowdy for some places. The Good Egg is a great place for kids - with crayons, a coloring sheet, cheerios and apples brought to every table with children. ANd when my daughter crawls under the table (which makes me cringe at most restaurants), I'm not as worried about her picking up old food or getting gum in her hair - because it's very clean under there! (I still require that she get out from under the table, I'm just not as worried about it!!) We will continue to go back until the customer service or food quality diminishes...IF that ever happens! NEW ADDITION TO POST: I have traveled to all of the Good Egg locations in Tucson, and this is BY FAR the best one. The management and staff are wonderful and attentive (in fact, this is the only location in which the manager comes by to the table, checks on your food, etc. I haven't experienced any of that at any of the other Tucson locations...not even the new one in Oro Valley.) I DO NOT understand why on earth the ratings of this location are the lowest!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Egg - Speedway; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Still don't know why this store is rated so low...we just love their breakfast! Pancakes and bacon are my favorites and it's such a great place for kids!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 47 Scott; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This was seriously the best meal I've had in a LOOONG time. I will most definitely be back. Prices are reasonable for the ambiance. Didn't get a chance to check out the back patio seating area but it looked nice as well. Handmade Sangria was to die for...and the Grilled Cheese Stack on the appetizer menu was something you should NOT miss!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hapi Nails & Reflexology; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This place is wonderful! A but more expensive than your average nail shop...but worth every penny! I had a deluxe pedicure...includes sugar scrub, callus remover and reflexology! Ahhhh...so relaxing! Very nice inside too - not typical nail shop decor at all. Very clean. I'll be back to see Hahn who was amazingly wonderful and friendly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Nail Spa; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'm giving A Nail Spa only 3 stars because of the uncomfortable atmosphere. The pedicure was pretty good but the techs and owners spoke only Vietnamese, and once even looked my at stomach shaking in the massage chair, called to the rest of the techs who all then looked up at me and started laughing. It was clear that the techs were all laughing and having a good time but we English speaking guests feel pretty excluded from their fun when this happens. So despite the skill being pretty good, I won't go back because of the completely uncomfortable experience I had...way to make a person feel like a bullied school girl.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GMG Chinese Bistro; City: Oro Valley, AZ; Review: This may be the best Chinese food on the NW side of Tucson! Even though the space is small, the wait never seems too long. Their menu is easy to read and twice I have had the Honey Walnut Shrimp...which is to die for! They have a small kids menu which is great for our daughter. The orang chicken is NOT spicy...just sweet and orangey, which my daughter loves. A must for our family and well be going back for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ace Carpet Cleaning; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Ace was amazing! Called on a Wednesday and they came out next day. Professional cleaners who cleaned all stains from carpeting! Quiet machine and us of corner protectors on door jambs. Would absolutely use again! Very affordable too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tucson Smiles Pediatric Dentistry; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'm super bothered by "AJs" previous review as I can't even imagine either of the dentists at Tucson Smiles reacting as described... My daughter has been a patient of Tucson Smiles for 4-5 years now and we LOVE it there! In fact, I just took her in today and I have been thinking all day today how great EVERYONE is with the kids! They explain everything they're doing with the child and parent, and they're personable. Rather than diving right in with typical dental tools, they tell the kids they're "counting their teeth" and "making them sparkly." My daughter is very comfortable going to the dentist as a result and I would never go anywhere else! I recommend Tucson Smiles to everyone I know!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ThinkGeek Minecraft Light-Up Wall Torch - Mounts To Your Wall - Officially Licensed Minecraft Collectible; Brand: Minecraft; Review: looks great and works great. battery usage is normal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhode Island Novelty Metallic Bead Necklace Assortment (144 pcs); Brand: Rhode Island Novelty; Review: great big bag of beads. good deal for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minecraft Steve Vinyl; Brand: JINX; Review: He looks just like the photo. He stands up with no problem and looks great in my sons' Minecraft room; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elf on the Shelf Hide & Seek Game -- Based on the Bestselling Book; Brand: Pressman; Review: not what I was looking for. This elf is hard and cannot be moved. He is also attached to the music box.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LEGO LOTR Battle at The Black Gate 79007; Brand: LEGO; Review: Love LEGO and LOTR. great price and great fun. I love the step by step books on how to put these together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Minecraft 21114 The Farm; Brand: LEGO; Review: Love LEGO and Minecraft. great price and great fun. I love the step by step books on how to put these together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Minecraft The Cave 21113; Brand: LEGO; Review: Love LEGO and Minecraft. great price and great fun. I love the step by step books on how to put these together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cottage Garden You'll Never Know How Much You Mean to Me Musical Music Jewelry Box; Brand: Cottage Garden; Review: good size and very pretty design; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WD Pull Back Race Cars, 6-Piece, Assorted Color; Brand: WD; Review: they would not go more then 1 foot forward.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: B'loonies Blow up Bubble Balloons ~ Blow up with a Straw or Tube ~ 4 Straws; Brand: B'loonies; Review: they were ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Original Slinky Brand Metal Slinky 3 Pack; Brand: Slinky; Review: Just like in the old days. good ole metal slinky; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bits and Pieces - Standard Size Wooden Puzzle Plateau-Smooth Fiberboard Work Surface; Brand: Bits and Pieces; Review: I purchased this for the family so we would be able to put puzzles together no matter which room we decided to be in and put it up when we were not working on it. However when this arrived two of the drawers was stuck closed as I pulled on one of the knobs to open it the knob came off the other had to be shimmied opened with a butter knife. Both drawers were wrapped and would not easily open or close. I contacted bits and pieces about the issues but they responded with contact amazon and return it, which I was unable to do since I had already thrown out the box it was shipped in. If the drawers would have been in working order I would give this a 5 star. it is solid would not flimsy and has plenty of puzzle area.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bag of Skulls; Brand: Fun World; Review: the skulls were very tiny. they were not bone color as in the picture. they were a silver and black color; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metal Earth 3D Model Kits Marvel Avengers Set of 2 Captain America's Shield & Thor's Hammer (Mjolnir); Brand: Marvel; Review: I buy these for my husband and he loves them. The first few ended up in the trash all balled up but once he got the hang of putting them together it has been smooth sailing. I would also recommend that you invest in some tweezers and small wire cutters or you will have a hard time putting these together. Have fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars The Force Awakens Figurine Playset 6 Piece Set; Brand: Star Wars; Review: Good assortment of characters from the movie. These do not have movable joints so they are what they are. Good, accurate color on all the characters. no one was disfigured or modeled funny. They are quite small compared to some of the other things I have in the display but they do make for nice filler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fascinations Star Wars R2D2 Model Kit Metal Earth Fascinations; Brand: Fascinations; Review: My husband loves these. I have bought tons of these things. If you do decide to buy these for the first time read some of the other reviews for recommended tools to use. Putting these together just using your fingers is not gonna happen EVER.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Botanical Art 100 New USPS Forever Stamps; Brand: USPS; Review: great idea! I keep forgetting to get stamps everytime I go out. These came fast and saved me the hassle of making another trip out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel President; City: Jamnagar Jamnagar District Gujarat; Review: Best Place in Jamnagar to spend your evening unwinding with your friends... Centrally Located in the City of Jamnagar. You can literally walk to some of the most beautiful places of Jamnagar from the Hotel. Take a early morning walk to Lakhota Lake and see some of most beautiful Migratory Birds.. Food and services at their 7 Seas Restaurant is something u gotto experience your self.. as they say in India .. MIND BLOWING...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar Nungwi; City: Nungwi Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelag; Review: Double tree is close to Kendwa beach where most of the Big parties are held.. you can stay at this hotel for your luxury and then walk on the beach to Nungwi beach and enjoy some of the best restaurants and Bars on the beach.. We loved staying here is because at night we could go to the Bars on the beach and party late ... loved my stay here in Double Tree..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fresco Cave Suites Cappadocia; City: Urgup Cappadocia; Review: we landed in Urgup from Kayseri and the first place we went was at Fresco Cave suites and Mansions.. though we did not manage to stay at the Hotel coz of the time issues as it got quiet late after doing the cappadocia circuit and we could not drive back to the hotel.. but i must mention up here that the lady at the reception was very helpfull in guiding us on to what to do in thae area of cappadocia and it was quiet helpfull.. we had booked the room and it was one of the best room i had seen in the cave hotels...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pelwehera Village Resort; City: Dambulla Central Province; Review: we stayed here when we visited Anuradhapura and Sigiriya. it was a decent hotel and i enjoyed the Massage at their spa.. the Ayurvedic spa was great and so was the Hotel.. i guess it was more of an convinient hotel if u wanna visit the surrounding places ...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Al Johari; City: Stone Town Zanzibar City Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: its a really beautiful small boutique Hotel in stone town which reminds you of Riad in Marakech..even the stone town reminds you a lot of old medina of Marakech.. the seafood stalls in the evening near House of wonder is a must visit.. i loved my stay with my friends in this world Heritage site of stone town...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mzima House; City: Galu Beach Coast Province; Review: we were here in a group of 15 people for 4 nights over the easter and we all loved this place.. the staff at this place was exceptionally good.. the chef cooked some really good food and the Manager Catherine made us so comfortable that we felt like we were at home.. thanks to all the people at Mzima House and yes the Massage room and the massage lady were amazing, I guess almost all of us were getting massages every other day ... a place u must visit if you at south coast Diani..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ozpark Hotel; City: Aksehir; Review: We had a stopover on our road trip in turkey and looked for this hotel on trip advisor ... Amazing place in such a city... Rooms are nice and clean and hotel is really good to the price we paid. We has lovely time at the SPA with amazing Massage and heated pool with hamam. The Staff at the spa was very helpful and we really enjoyed relaxing at the place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Korumar Hotel De Luxe; City: Kusadasi Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: I think this hotel has the best view in Kusadasi in turkey. If u visiting near by places and then u just wanna wind up in a chilled out place then this is the place. The best view of the town and marina and amazing spa treatments ( bit more expensive then other hotels) but worth it ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hilltop; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: though the hotel is 3 star and for its price i think it was quiet a decent hotel with a beautiful view of the city... i will recommend this place just for the well trained staff and view..the staff at the hotel was kind enough to change our room to a upper floor coz we dint wanna stay in a room near to the activities and it got noisy in the evening.. but loved my stay in a room overlooking the pool...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meeru Island Resort Spa; City: Meerufenfushi; Review: i went with the family in last year July and we had the best time of our life.. we loved the place so much that its difficult to describe in words.. Maldives as a vacation place is quiet expensive for many people.. but i guess Meeru Island resort makes it worth the money you spent.. i will definately recommend the place to my friends for no other reason but value for your money.. the staff was very helpfull from the day we landed till we left.. if you going Maldives then this is the place you wanna go to ..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sierra Nevada; City: El Calafate Province of Santa Cruz Patagonia; Review: the hotel was not too far from main town.. and it had a view of lake Argentino..it was quiet good for a 3 star hotel.. most of the basic things were there.. the heater were keeping the room quiet warm, which you need the most when you come back from our hike in Perito Monero glaciers.. we could walk to the restaurants in town and have our dinner.. The best part was that the hotel has a good reputation as when we had gone to hire clothes and shoes for hike the person at shop gave us all without any deposits.. which never happens in Africa..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winchester Hotel Apartments; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We were here with friends for 2 nights and we enjoyed our stay. simply because of its location as most of the restaurants shopping and metro station were within the vicinity.. Will definitely recommend if you looking at a budget hotel appartments in bur dubai; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teatro Boutique Hotel; City: Baku Absheron Region; Review: i would say its an average Hotel. But the rooms were quiet big compared to the other Boutique Hotels i have been to..the only drawback was that it was out of downtown which made me spend almost 16 mannat everyday to go to town and back.. the best part was the STAFF, who were very friendly and helpful.. there was not once we saw them not smiling while at their desk.. they were extremely helpful anytime of the day or night, i still remembering ordering things at 2 in the morning as we were in the party mood and they will serve us with a smiling face.. if u not keen on staying in downtown then this is the best place to relax after a long day ...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chandra Bali Villas; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: We booked this villas through some agent and it turned out to be one of the best in the area.. villas are well planned with its own pool.. Large living room overlooking the small manicured gardens and pool with a relaxing beds and seating area.. The staff is amazing very helpful and Always Smiling.. They make us really good English breakfast every morning and at times tasty Balinese food too.. We came in a big group and booked 5 different Villas and No 3 was the largest.. If u wanna have good times with ur family in ur own private villas then this is the place .. 100% recommended and it's close to beach and Bazaar too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yindu Hotel; City: Yiwu Zhejiang; Review: I think Yiwu has good choices of Hotels and Many Nationalities live in this place . Yindu Hotel is a good choice for business visits as its close to good restaurants and market. The staff is good and they speak good English which is quiet important when you in China.. I would recommend this place if you are coming to Yiwu for business trips ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Bella Costa; City: Varadero Matanzas Province Cuba; Review: we were here for 3 nights and we all loved this place.. the hotel location is perfect as its quite close to town (which you dont need to go to).. but just for the night crawlers its an added advantage... One thing i remember the most of this place is Betty at the reception counter.. she had this typical way of saying things and she was very friendly.. she changed my room on 4th floor and i loved it to the bits.. we had party at my room everyday and enjoyed all those three days in the Hotel.. food is not to my taste but had loads of variety to choose from.. and the Chefs were very accomodating by making some special vegetarian curries for us.. thanks you guys..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Inglaterra; City: Havana Ciudad de la Habana Province Cuba; Review: we stayed here for 3 nights with a group of friends.. 1st day i was given inside room with which i was not happy with but they promised to change it for me next day and they did gave me a really nice room with a balcony.. the hotel rooms are bit small but then how much time will u spend in your room when u in the old Havana.. best location.. close to everything .. good restaurants are also close by... morning breakfast was quiet good compared to many other places i have been too.. you travelling on budget then i definetely recommend this place..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cordial; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: set in one of the most picturesque and central locations of Amsterdam, Hotel Cordial gave off a welcoming vibe when we checked in. Unfortunately the warmth of their hospitality and service began and ended at the reception. Not only did we pay a higher than average price for the rooms, the air conditionning of our room was not working. we repeatedly complained at the reception for three days but to no avail. while the staff were good and concerned, the smae cannot be said about the chinese owners. The owners were not at all concerned about our comfort and problems even though the receptionist had brought our complains to their attention repeatedly over the three days. No technician showed up and we were forced to sleep in a hot, dark poorly ventilated room. All this during the heat wave that saw temperatures soar to over 36 degrees (C). Very unhappy and disgruntled.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pentahotel Brussels City Centre; City: Saint Gilles Brussels; Review: Good solid hotel, great central location and amazing staff who were extremely hospitable and helped making our Tomorrowland experience that much more amazing. From little things like personnalised daily goodie bags for tomorrowland to organising late night complimentary meals (3am) after returning tired & hungry from Tomorrowland, Penta Hotel staff went out of their way to make us feel very welcome in their city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wight; City: Sandown Isle of Wight England; Review: beautiful property and very well managed.. amazing staff at the reception and at the breakfast table. i have to mention that the staff during the breakfast were extremely good. the spa area was too good and the temperature was maintained well. the only drawback i found coming from Africa were we are used to big washrooms the bathrooms were too small for a guy of my size but doable...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pai Viceroy Jayanagar; City: Bengaluru Bangalore District Karnataka; Review: Excellent service.. location was right we're most of the people reside and has a good shopping area around .. 20 minutes drive to downtown which was quiet convenient. I would definitely recommend this place for budget travellers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Inn Hampi; City: Hampi Bellary District Karnataka; Review: Nice boutique hotel feel. Good clean rooms. Good size of swimming pool. And good food at the restaurant which is the most important part of this area. Not many good restaurants around for good and clean food. Only drawback was they had no South Indian food on the Menu. Though they had good breakfast with southindian dishes which was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel President; City: Jamnagar Jamnagar District Gujarat; Review: I guess this place never let's you down. One of the oldest hotel running in Jamnagar. The rooms have always been improving and staff is one of the best in Jamnagar. We had amazing food at the hotel's restaurant called Seven Seas restaurant. My friends loved the butter chicken cooked by thier sou chef. In Jamnagar ! Look no where else but Hotel President.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sands At Chale Island; City: Diani Beach Ukunda Coast Province; Review: Lovely place .. lot to do around and on the island.. the rooms have AC but the outside breeze is better and cooler.. secluded from the busy Kenyan South coast so u get much more privacy. Who ever will visit this place will fall in love with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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