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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Spigen Slim Armor Galaxy S4 Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protecton for Samsung Galaxy S4 2013; Brand: Spigen; Review: I didn't want to believe other reviewers and gave this product a go--how misleading is it that the Slim S-view cover case's reviews are paired with the non-s-view cases. Supposedly scratch resistant, the S-view screen was scratched within 3 days of having it. I did NOT have keys or coins in my pocket when the phone was in there. I have tried to keep this phone away from anything potentially scratching it. The hinge on the case is also very loose. Though I don't believe there's a big chance of it breaking, there's a HUGE annoyance in that it continually clicks up and down when you're holding it. Just hearing the "squeaks" and "clicks" the hinge makes is super annoying for video recording. I would not recommend this product until they've found a better way to make the hinge. It was enjoyable to have and it felt safe to keep my phone in, but it just had a lot of annoyances.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible TPU Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Retail Packaging; Brand: Diztronic; Review: This is a nice, stylish, and thin case for the Samsung Note 3. A main plus is that this case doesn't seem to get the phone really hot, like there's a nice pocket of air that runs through the back. In cases like otterboxes, this phone gets stupid hot and it worries me. The gripping is much better on TPU cases generally, so I like that feature of it. All the ports are opened up nicely, and there's no difficulty putting the pen in, charger in, or headphones in. Good product, and for $10 it was a steal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HTC One M8 Case, SUPCASE Premium Hybrid Protective Bumper Case for HTC One M8 (2014 Release), Black/Clear; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: I like this case because it's clear and doesn't take away from the aluminum. It also has nice bumpers so that if it gets dropped, most likely nothing on the screen will hit. The phone sits really snug into the case too, but it's not impossible to get off like some otterboxes or spigen cases. But the biggest downside is that it scratches way too easily. Within the first couple of days, I noticed tons of little scratches. Nearly a month in now, whenever I look at the back of the case that's all I see. So yes, it's a good case, and yes it's cheap. But for such a premium phone, I wish they could have used a better plastic or something. I never put my phone with my keys even with a case because I fear the screen getting damaged, so these scratches had to come from table sitting, or maybe finger nails. It's pretty bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Commuter Series Case for Samsung Galaxy S III - Purple; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Massive protection. Awesome product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple iPhone 5/5S/SE Case - Poetic [Atmosphere Series] - [Lightweight] [Slim-Fit] Slim-Fit Tranparent Hybrid Case for Apple iPhone 5/iPhone; Brand: Poetic; Review: Very nice case, slim and looks good. But scratches.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: BIG4 West Beach Parks; City: West Beach Charles Sturt Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: Arrived late and kept in touch with security who greeted us warmly at 11pm quick checkin stayed in a cabin which was modern, clean and TV in the main room and bedroom. Excellent value and totally family friendly. Adjacent to the beach. Excellent Cafe and meals good and well priced. Coffee Barista well trained. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelway Motel; City: Port Pirie South Australia; Review: Family of 3 adults and two children $180 per night for two joining rooms. Arrived late and warmly welcomed. Rooms recently renovated and quality in beds, linen and pillows good which is very important. Finishing touches would welcome change in towel quality. Excellent location for shops and they have a restaurant. Overall would happily stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gale Street Motel Villas; City: Busselton Western Australia; Review: Recently refurbished well presented, quiet and well appointed. two bedroom villa. Great for a family and a short walk to the shops and Busselton waterfront and jetty. Staff welcoming. Nice size private patio and washing line. Bedding the older style cover, white sheets,good blankets and white towels good quality. Tells me the attention to cleanliness and quality is good. Is settled amongst surrounding homes yet still private. Enjoyed our visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windsor Lodge Como; City: Como Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: First time at the Windsor and was pleasantly surprised. Apart from coloured patterned sheets rather than the classic white and possibly older decor the room was clean and quiet. Good value for the location when nearby hotels are more expensive. Staff were welcoming and checkin/out was efficient with no queues. Great location for multiple restaurants on site and others within close proximity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bayview Eden Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I found the staff very good on reception however I found the hospitality staff both rooms and restaurant lacked quality for the position held. Room, passages heavily marked walls, woodwork and carpets in the lift area heavily marked and not cleaned thoroughly and restaurant forgot items ordered; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Burn How Garden House Hotel; City: Bowness on Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: from arriving at this picturesque hotel my sister and I were so very pleased. Check in was quick, welcoming and efficient. The room was wonderful. beautifully appointed and great quality beds and sleeping was good. A magnificent view from the room and the balcony. The gardens whilst not huge are just perfect. We ate breakfast and the food was nutritious and yummy. Staff were always professional and made you feel welcome. There are numerous shops, restaurants, hotels, lake, boating, boat trips a fantastic place to visit. The walk into the main town area is but a couple of gentle stroll minutes. Parking outside the room was convenient. Don't forget to take a leisurely stroll down to the lake and buy a boat ticket which includes a bus ticket to go to Hilltop Farm and visit Peter Rabbit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent; City: Stoke on Trent Staffordshire England; Review: This was an overnight visit. Parking is easy and plenty of. The staff were welcoming and check in and out was very easy. Good welcome information and guidance on things to do and places to eat. The room was quiet, good beds, nice furniture and very clean. We had breakfast at the hotel the selection was good and the food presented well and good eating. Great stay and great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opera Cadet Hotel; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Michael the Manager is fantastic. Helpful and engaging with his clients. All staff were very helpful and efficient. The rooms are very Parisian in size but are worth the room rate. Rooms are quality furnishing and Clean. Breakfast is good value. The magical garden is brilliant who would know you are in the centre of Paris. Liked the bar next to the restaurant. Close to Metro and La Fayette Shopping Heaven. Do not go passed this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History; Author: Chris; McEwen, Scott; DeFelice, Jim Kyle; Review: Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bared to You / Reflected in You / Entwined with You; Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: I liked this better than 50 shades!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saddled and Spurred (Blacktop Cowboys Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Lorelei James Page; Review: Wow! A big step up from a basic were romance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Ride; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before She Was Mine; Author: Visit Amazon's Amelia Wilde Page; Review: All these stories were sizzling HOTT!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Falling Free: Rescued from the Life I Always Wanted; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannan Martin Page; Review: In these pages you will be challenged to lay aside what you've believed about the "ME" mentality of the world. Even if you think you don't subscribe to that particular mode of thinking or especially if you don't think you've fallen into that way of thinking, this is the book for you! Falling Free reaches down into the very center of who we are as believers and challenges us in a way that makes it impossible to remain part of the status quo in Christendom. Be prepared fellow traveler, to be forever changed and deeply challenged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martha's Vineyard - Isle of Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Branch Page; Review: So many things about this work from Susan Branch that I loved! It is a biography of her decision to move several thousand miles away and start over in every aspect of her life. It is interesting and well written but my favorite thing about it...it is written in her own hand! It is full of her artwork and water colors and I just loved it! It is part of a series of three and I've just picked up, A Fine Romance. I think you'll enjoy the book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Pretty Things: The Story of a Southern Girl Who Went through Fire to Find Her Way Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Edie Wadsworth Page; Review: Oh my goodness, buy this book. I read it in almost one sitting. You will cry and cheer as you follow Edie Wadsworth, through her memories. She does a great job of talking about painful things in a way that is matter of fact and to the point and an even better one of revealing the healing of her heart. How thankful I am to have read this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Earth Psalms: Reflections on How God Speaks through Nature; Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: Francine Rivers, is as always, thought provoking and encouraging. I just love everything she writes and this devotional is just as wonderful as I would expect. It is not just well written but is also a very beautiful book. I don't think you'll be sorry you purchased this inspirational devotional book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silk Road Internet Address & Password Logbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Pauper Press Page; Review: Small little book but very handy. Ample room to list the important info for each website/login info.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GraceLaced: Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Chou Simons Page; Review: In Gracelaced, Ruth Cho Simmons has written a book that travels through the seasons of ones faith. There are times we each struggle through a situation or feel like we are walking through a valley in our faith and Gracelaced begins at the hard place, Winter and what we find in each short devotional is a verse that acknowledges where we might be and then a devotion that is grounded in truth and personal reflections. As I read the authors reflections I found myself identifying and whispering, me too Just as winter is not the only season neither is it the focus of the book. Each season is celebrated and acknowledged just as they are in our lives. So many books seem to have Ten Easy Steps or the devotions so shallow that Ive been left having read something but pondering nothing. No deep insight, no thought to chew on, nothing that I can bring into my own life and be better for having read it. That is not what I found in Gracelaced. As I read each page I found myself journaling my own thoughts and reflections. There is spiritual meat in this book, not just fluffy pronouncements and I was in a place where I needed exactly that. As a side note, I also found this book visually appealing. In an age of cheap paper and flimsy paperback Gracelaced is the exact opposite of that. The hard cover is deeply textured and the paper, print and colors are high quality. The book is full of frame worthy water colors all painted by the author. She shares her thoughts, her own journey (without making the book about that) and her beautiful family and by the time I closed the back cover I was better for having read the book. Ive now bought several copies of Gracelaced to give as gifts-the one I received was an advanced copy allowing me to give an early and honest review-Im excited to share the copies I purchased with the loved ones I purchased them for because I believe they too will be better for the reading of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renewed: A 40-Day Devotional for Healing from Church Hurt and for Loving Well in Ministry; Author: Visit Amazon's Leigh Powers Page; Review: Leigh Powers has written a book that every Christian should read and especially those in ministry. The church is a place of hope, worship, friendship and freedom, yes, but it can also be a place of weariness, worry, strife and anxiety. As a pastors wife of over eighteen years I consider myself a veteran. Weve served in tiny little places and large places. My husband has spoken in front of ten and in front of two thousand and through it all there has been triumph and tension, peace and pain, and weve felt the sting of rejection and the deep wounding that can come from those you are trying to lead, love, and serve. When I started this devotional my heart was very much in a place of grief. We had just left the church where wed spent the last seven years. Id developed friendships within our church family and was deeply invested in many relationships and as with too many fellow pastors and their wives we became a target. My husband was slow to leave until we knew the Lord was releasing us and when He did it came with great relief and also a lot of hurt. Opening the pages of Renewed I knew immediately that this was written by someone who had walked this same rocky journey. A fellow warrior on the front lines of ministry that had experienced deep wounding. Through her words I found myself feeling less alone and was relieved to know that I was not the only person who ever wrestled with feelings of doubt, sadness, disappointment and disillusionment. But the best part, and the part I needed so badly, was the truth in scripture that pushed past the pain and into healing. Ive heard it said over and over that any situation can make us better or bitter and I felt that this author opened the door to allow me to see that better is right around the corner. Leigh said it and we know it, Church people can be mean. (Leigh Powers, Renewed, Page 21) This from chapter eleven also resonated deep within me, my pain seems like a safer place than the risky journey of forgiveness. And some clarity and freedom came as I read on page 77, remember love and honor are free. Trust and respect are earned. There may be people in our lives whom we grant love and forgiveness and honor as Gods creation but cant trust with our lives and hearts This is a forty-day devotional that can be heart healing. If youve ever felt the hurt handed you by fellow Christians I urge you to read this work. Thank you Leigh for your willingness to be transparent and allowing the Lord to use your pain to reach out to others in our Fishbowl sisterhood. I was blessed to have been given an advanced copy of this book and to be asked to review it and after reading it I bought copies to give to a couple of friends. This book has touched a sore spot within me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage Run (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: Good story, moved along well and was interesting. There is always language but the story is intriguing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SPANX Higher Power New & Slimproved; Brand: ; Review: They roll down a bit at the tip when I sit and stand back up. But overall, I love them!! I'm small but I have a poochy belly and these totally conceal it so I can wear tight clothes again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mocofo Women's Waist Trainer Workout Latex Waist Cincher Classic 3 Hooks; Brand: WW SPORTOWN; Review: So hard to get on but so worth it! Once I got all the hooks fastened, I had curve and a flat belly! This helped my posture immensely as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Thirsty Womens Thigh High Boots Over The Knee Party Stretch Block Mid Heel Size; Brand: Fashion Thirsty; Review: I love these SO MUCH! They look so great on and they got here A MONTH earlier than expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunter Womens W Original Tall BT Refin; Brand: ; Review: I get that the 'refined' style is supposed to be tighter. The look of the refined boot is my favorite but they were just too tight. I normally wear a size 6 and they fit but they were very tight and hard to get off! I did end up returning them. Their customer service is great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Women's Suede/Pu Chelsea Ankle Bootie; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: The color of the brown is pretty fake leather looking. I still wear them but they don't match ANY of my brown shades.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kenneth Cole REACTION Women's Blink Wink,; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are so cute, but like all the other reviews, they are a bit small even when you order your correct size. The shoes crush a little toe and then the back cuts into my left heel. Otherwise the shoes are very comfortable and cute. Just order one size larger than your usual size; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wishpets Stuffed Animal Slippers - Soft Plush Toy Slippers for Kids and Adults; Brand: Wishpets; Review: Love these slippers. Fit wonderful and super comfy. Keep fit nice and warm and works great as gifts. Gave two pairs to sister and friend. Both of them loved it too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Women's Denim Bib Overall; Brand: ; Review: Very comfy and fit my sized just right. I am 5'7 and about 150lbs, and I got medium tall size. Very happy with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocket Dog Women's Jazzin Clash Cotton; Brand: Rocket Dog; Review: I love these shoes. They are a little lose, but I still wear them almost all the time with long skirts, scrubs to work, shorts, and jeans. Extremely comfy too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYFASHION101 Side Flip Cloche Bucket Hat w/Woven Flower & Ribbon Accent; Brand: ; Review: Fits and look great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam Basketball Tune Squad Shorts - White; Brand: Generic; Review: So awesome, very happy with this purchase and can't wait to play basketball in them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Totina Retro 1950s Polka Dot Smock Halter Swing Dress; Brand: TOTINA; Review: Adorable, but a little larger on top than expected. Might have to have it taken it in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2LUV Women's Paisley Design Sleeveless Hi-Low Summer Beach Dress; Brand: 2LUV; Review: Super soft, very unique pattern, very happy with purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Newdow Lady's 50s Vintage V-Neck Capsleeve Pencil Dress; Brand: Newdow; Review: This dress is superb! It fits well and looks amazing. Could wear it business like, wedding, or just going out for a wine night or to a museum. I am 5'7 and about 150 pounds, give or take. A medium fit me perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eliacher Women's Spaghetti Straps Long Cami Slip Cami Tank Tunic Bodycon Dress; Brand: Eliacher; Review: So soft, fits well to my body. I am 5'7 and about 150 pounds, give or take during the seasons, and this dress fits well and looks well. I purchase it for a vacation in Hawaii. Enjoy wearing it there and in the states. ADORABLE!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alilang Silvery Tone Synthetic Turquoise Crystal Rhinestone Holy Cross Pendant Necklace; Brand: Alilang; Review: I really like the cross itself. Very pretty. The only issue I had was that the chain broke less than 2 weeks of owning it. Less than 3 times of wearing it. All that occurred was a light pull and it broke. Still have the cross, now just looking for a new chain to wear it on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MyGift 15-inch Black Metal 30-Hook Necklace/Bracelet Jewelry Organizer Display Rack; Brand: MyGift; Review: I love this. It's a great organizer. Holds bracelets, necklaces, and I even have my nail polish on the bottom shelf.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aurora Bridal Women's Short Lace Half Finger Bridal Gloves; Brand: Aurora Bridal; Review: Love these! Used them for my wedding day and they looked amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Celtic Cross Pendant Necklace; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Love this cross. Happy with length and looks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ever-Pretty 3/4 Sleeve Ruched Waist Classy V-Neck Casual Cocktail Dress 03632; Brand: ; Review: Love this dress, so soft and fits perfect. Receive many compliments when wearing it too. Order your true size and it will be worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swagge Quint's Shark Fishing T-Shirt; Brand: Swagge; Review: I love this shirt. Just makes me happy every time I wear it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finejo Women's V-Neck Casual Vintage Ruched Waist Cocktail Swing Party Dress; Brand: ; Review: So soft, totally worth it, but runs a little big. Recommend ordering a size down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BareTraps Women's Bt Drennan Ankle Bootie; Brand: ; Review: These are really comfortable. Unforenately, I thought the brown was too dark so I return them. I ended up ordering them in the mushroom color and they were perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MIA Women's Susy Dress Pump; Brand: MIA; Review: I love these shoes. Very comfortable and I get many compliments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Cross V Neck Short Sleeve Empire Line Panel Tunic Top - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Looks wonderful and feels so soft. It was worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: icecoolfashion Ice Ladies Wide Leg Smart Soft City Trousers; Brand: icecoolfashion; Review: These are so comfortable. I was just hoping the pin strip would stand out more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Tops Supersoft Camisole; Brand: ; Review: Very soft top. Fits true to size. Can be see bra outline though, so recommend for under shirt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Tops Supersoft Camisole; Brand: ; Review: Very soft top. Fits true to size. Can be see bra outline though, so recommend for under shirt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Slim Fit Midi Pencil Skirt - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Very soft skirt! Fits great and really comfortable. I gave it four stars because there's just a little more cream white color in between the other colors. Still would recommend because of the fit and how comfortable it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Slim Fit Midi Pencil Skirt - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Very soft skirt! Fits great and really comfortable. I gave it four stars because there's just a little more cream white color in between the other colors. Still would recommend because of the fit and how comfortable it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Slim Fit Midi Pencil Skirt - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Very soft skirt! Fits great and really comfortable. I gave it four stars because there's just a little more cream white color in between the other colors. Still would recommend because of the fit and how comfortable it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Slim Fit Midi Pencil Skirt - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Very soft skirt! Fits great and really comfortable. I gave it four stars because there's just a little more cream white color in between the other colors. Still would recommend because of the fit and how comfortable it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Slim Fit Midi Pencil Skirt - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Very soft skirt! Fits great and really comfortable. I gave it four stars because there's just a little more cream white color in between the other colors. Still would recommend because of the fit and how comfortable it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Slim Fit Midi Pencil Skirt - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: Very soft skirt! Fits great and really comfortable. I gave it four stars because there's just a little more cream white color in between the other colors. Still would recommend because of the fit and how comfortable it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sarin Mathews Women's V Neck Ruched Sleeveless Sexy Blouse Stretch Tank Tops; Brand: Sarin Mathews; Review: Very soft and adorable. Other reviews were correct about it being a little low cut in the chest area. So depending on if you want to be seductive or professional, maybe wear a tank top underneath. Medium fit just right! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JJ Perfection Women's Round Neck Front Pleated Chiffon Cami Tank Top; Brand: JJ Perfection; Review: Perfect for work! I typically wear a medium and it fits great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Long Sleeve Ombre Open Front Long Cardigan with Stretch; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: Extremely soft and great to have for spring or fall cover!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JJ Perfection Women's Round Neck Front Pleated Chiffon Cami Tank Top; Brand: JJ Perfection; Review: Perfect for work! I typically wear a medium and it fits great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Women's Rockadia W Trail Runner; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are great for running, especially on muddy trails. Unfortunately I ordered my usual size 10, but they were a tad bit small on my feet. I think the 11's would have been perfect, but they were sold out. I had a previous pair that I love running in, so hopefully they will have another size 11 pop up soon for me to purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Satin Headband - 12 Hard Headbands - Ribbon Hairband for Women by CoverYourHair; Brand: ; Review: I enjoy all these colors for such a great deal. Another wonderful thing about these headbands it that they fit well, but are not too tight. Certain headbands will give me a headache after wearing them for awhile, these did not. Great for matching with cloths or just needing to add some color to your outfit. Plus it also does the job of holding my bangs back, would strongly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws Amity Island Mens T-Shirt XL; Brand: American Classics; Review: This shirt was really soft, but it was kind of smaller compared to most medium t-shirts. Still makes me happy though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St. Patricks Day Fingerless Shamrock Gloves (Pair); Brand: Bewild; Review: Perfect for St. Paddy's day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 82 Days Women'S Ponte Roma Printed Regular To Plus Below Knee Pencil Skirt - Print; Brand: 82 Days; Review: Love this skirt. Fits great, really comfortable, and works well for work, date night, or just want to look good for the day. I usually wear size 8 or 10 and the medium fit perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JACK O' LANTERN PUMPKIN Ladies' T-shirt/Easy Halloween Costume Fun Tee Orange; Brand: ; Review: Very pleased with. Can't wait to wear it next Halloween!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Comics Womens Batman Ankle-No Show Socks 5 Pair Pack Multi-Color, One Size 9-11; Brand: DC Comics; Review: I love Batman, so naturally I was really happy when I receive these socks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lugz Women's Tamar Fashion Boot; Brand: Lugz; Review: These boots make me happy. Very comfortable and strong boots. I wear a size 10, which fits perfect. When I first order them, they sent me the wrong size and I wasn't able to reorder the correct sized for two months because of being out of stock once I received my refund. Once I saw they had my size available again, I ordered them right away. I was very pleased because these boots are great and they look good too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TheMogan Women's Floral Lace Overlay Pencil Midi Skirt for Office to Evening USA; Brand: TheMogan; Review: I am usually an 8 or 10 in pants size and the medium fit just right. Extremely adorable and can't wait to wear it in the spring and summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Nora Roberts Land (Dare Valley); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Miles Page; Review: The title caught my attention! Have read all NR and JD Robb and just had to check this out. Was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the alter-ego comments. Not everyone can just move on from personal failures. Boosting self esteem by being the stronger alter-ego helped her survive. That is the most important thing, to survive. Meredeth not only survived but found her happily-ever-after. Looking foward to more in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island Secrets (The Island Escape Series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's R.T. Wolfe Page; Review: I really enjoyed Island Secrets. The story flowed Easily, and still kept me on edge. The love scenes were just perfect. Zoe's interaction with her family was wonderful. Even the new friend she made with Dective Osbourne helped the story flow. I have read number of free or discounted books and many of them have glaring errors. This one didn't have but a few. Made the story even more enjoyable!!! Looking foward to reading more of R.T. Wolfe's books in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Weeks (Seven Series #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: Excellent book I just finished! Wow. So very entertaining. Couldn't put it down. Love this series. Can't wait to read the rest of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mail Order Bride - Montana Surprise: Clean Historical Cowboy Western Romance Novel (Echo Canyon Brides) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Bridey Page; Review: I read this story without the preview, because I've loved others of yours that I've read. I really loved it. Also love to know what the rest of Echo Canyon is up to. Since I read a variety of genres, it's nice to have something clean while still intriguing. Love it as always!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mail Order Bride - Montana Adventure: Clean Historical Cowboy Romance Novel (Echo Canyon Brides) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Bridey Page; Review: This is mainly Billy's story, but the discovery of Shadow was fun too. The dilemma of Nina in the picture was intriguing to see how Billy would deal with her. Linda, I really love your stories. This series is different, but definitely as enjoyable as your Westward series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mail Order Bride - Montana Fire: Clean Historical Cowboy Romance Novel (Echo Canyon Brides) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Bridey Page; Review: I love this story. Young and older people deserve the chance to find love. This was one of the best stories showing how people can find love at any age. Truly worth the time to read. Thanks Linda.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistletoe Mayhem: Clean Historical Western Cowboy Romance Novel (Dawson Chronicles) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Bridey Page; Review: I always laugh out loud at how much pride seems to throw up so many roadblocks in a relationship. The clever way this one worked was very enjoyable. The brief peek into Bobby and Emily was sweet also. Keep up the great work Linda.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit Journey: Historical Western Cowboy Romance Novel (Dawson Chronicles Book 3) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Bridey Page; Review: Wonderful Spirit Journey! I really don't know where to begin. Excellent story. Linda this is a must-read! Skip is as wonderful and intriguing as his father Switch is to get to know and love. I really look forward to the continuation of all these characters, especially Runner, as well as Jaylyn's story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Minutes (Seven Series Book 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: Another great story. So annoying and wonderful just like the hunks in these stories. Hope the last one comes out soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kidnapped Cowboy; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsey Brookes Page; Review: I know these things are supposed to be problematic to earn their happily ever after, but sometimes it's aggravating. This was great seeing it's progress through the relationship. Trust is one thing to say, true trust doesn't jump to conclusions. Loved the end result.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captive Cowboy (Captured Hearts Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsey Brookes Page; Review: When love is true, even the fear of rejection is overcome. This is better than the first book of the series. Look forward to reading more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon Guardian (Lochguard Highland Dragons) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessie Donovan Page; Review: I loved this story! Jessie Donovan does it again. I really felt bad for Fergus in the previous story, so I'm glad things worked out so well for him this time. Fergus and Gina are perfect together. Keep up the great work Jessie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brotherhood in Death: 42; Author: NA; Review: J.D. Robb does it again. Eve and Roarke,, along with the rest, solved this one with strength and determination. Always a tough subject, this was handled well, and though solved, leaves me sad that it's done. Looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surrendering to the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessie Donovan Page; Review: Jessie Donovan is a masterful story teller! I love reading her books. This was one I really looked forward to, and Nikki and Rafe's story was perfect. Looking forward to the next book out. Meanwhile I will read Blaze of Secrets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blaze of Secrets (Asylums for Magical Threats) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessie Donovan Page; Review: A new point of view on magic. Wonderful story with enough action to keep it moving. I look forward to reading the rest of this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Crypt (The Ghost Files Book 5) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Chanel Smith Page; Review: This is the first of The Ghost Files series that I have read. I am very impressed with this story. The characters are likeable and interesting. Paranormal stories are my favorite and I look forward to reading more of Chanel Smith's stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Town (The Ghost Files Book 6) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Chanel Smith Page; Review: Love this couple of paranormal hunters. Interesting how they work together, and with others. I look forward to more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charming; Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: Dannika Dark is a masterful storyteller who has real characters and intriguing stories that reel you in and don't want to let go. I am looking forward to reading her conclusion to this series, and will read the whole series through again in the future. Well done!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Second (Seven); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: The perfect end for this series. Though I am sorry it's done, I know I can visit these people again by rereading the books any time. That is the best recommendation for a great series, to be read often is like visiting old friends. Dannika does a wonderful job bringing these characters to life and sneaking them into your heart. Looking forward to reading other books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs (Danger Cove Mysteries) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Ashby Page; Review: This was a clean fun book. The mystery was not given away. There were a number of suspects and the story move along smoothly. I look forward to more adventures with these characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostly Paws (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: Mysteries were my first love of reading. Other topics stole my attention and I was distracted by them. This book, and hopefully the series has reignited that first love. Easy to read and moves at a steady pace. The magic of the cats is unique and enjoyable. Keep writing and I'll keep reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Spirited Tail (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: Will a sure likes to jump to conclusions about things. Really keeps the story moving and intriguing. The cats point of view is intriguing also. So glad I discovered this series, and author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Mew To A Kill (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: I love this book! It was very clever how it worked out. The cat's point of view makes it even more enjoyable. So glad I found this series! Looking forward to more. Also will check out other books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paws and Effect (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: Love how this one is from mostly the cats point of view. This is fun and easy to read. Lesson learned hopefully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Probable Paws (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: Willa needs to work on communicating with others. Though the results are funny, she could get things done better if she talked to Striker about her abilities. The cats were also enjoyable in this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkangel (The Witches of Cleopatra Hill) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Pope Page; Review: Traditions are so subjective and sometimes very unique. This story is an interesting mix of modern and traditional points of view. I'm intrigued enough to want to read more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkmoon (The Witches of Cleopatra Hill) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Pope Page; Review: This trilogy was very entertaining and informative. I love stories like this. Even knowing it was going to be a happy ending, the adventure was very fun. Looking forward to reading more about this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born of Fire (The League, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherrilyn Kenyon Page; Review: Always a pleasure to read one of Sherrilyn Kenyon's books. The story moves smoothly and at a good pace. Enough action to keep you intrigued, and always a happy ending. Wonderful journey to get there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempted by Fire: Dragons of Bloodfire; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Kellison Page; Review: Her courage in spite of her fear was amazing. Finding who she was after being abandoned was empowering. This was a twist with a happy ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reunited; Author: Visit Amazon's Aiden Bates Page; Review: I love this story! The people are real, and the emotions are sincere. Wonderful results to the drama, and a happily ever after ending. Very hot and intense intimate scenes also. The bonus story was exciting as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon's Heart (Lochguard Highland Dragons) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessie Donovan Page; Review: Love this story! As an older reader, I enjoyed the change. Sometimes I wonder if the romances are only for the young, but this was a great reminder that we can enjoy life too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cured by the Dragon (Stonefire British Dragons) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessie Donovan Page; Review: Excellent as usual for Jessie Donovan. This is the perfect balance between two strong people. The friendship and compromises work well for them. I will read this one again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter Moon: A Christmas Novella (Seven Series) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: Just makes me want to reread all their stories again. Perfect for this time of year too. Hope these characters revisit again soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember When; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Love reading both authors. Both stories are intriguing on their own, and the tie in to the future was simply inspired. Always worth the time to read and re-read again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Billionaire Rancher Boss (A Cowboy of Her Own) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Genevieve Turner Page; Review: This was an enjoyable quick read. I really liked the characters and how they worked out the situations that came up to try and derail them. Looking forward to the next one in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Legend: A SEALs of Honor World Novel (Heroes for Hire) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: This is a really fast moving story. The fears both have about their future are examples of a simple lack of communication. When they both start working together, they are willing to move forward.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Son of the Cursed Bear (Sons of Beasts) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's T. S. Joyce Page; Review: Wow. So very mind-blowing. Love how even broken they find each other. And oh so very hot hot hot. All with a perfect sense of humor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Beaugency; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Hotel Beaugency is a really nice hotel in a great location as also noted by other reviewers. As a solo traveler my room was perfect with a nice size bed, desk and chair, nice flat screen tv with a great selection of channels, nice size bathroom with great shower/tub. I did not have breakfast at the hotel but Rue Cler is loaded with places to sit and have cafe and the crepe place "Ulysses" is awesome; the ham and cheese crepe is to die for as I 'm sure all their crepes are outstanding. It was a relaxing vacation, sleeping later than usual and then venturing out with so many sites at your fingertips whether by foot, metro or taxi. There is even a place right outside to rent bikes. The staff is great too. As January is a slower time of year, some construction work was going on which is when it is the best time for the hotel to do any renovations; but all in all I had absolutely no complaints regarding Hotel Beaugency! Also, the fruit markets, drug stores, and food market (open late) located on Rue Cler are great. And this is hotel is on the inexpensive side so anyone looking for luxury may not prefer this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old City Boutique Hotel; City: Riga Riga Region; Review: This small hotel is charming and the location is great. One of my favorites regarding the location was that the National Opera was a 3 minute walk and I got to see two operas and one ballet for 24 lats. It is great for being situated in the old city at a pedestrian only street filled with many street vendors, shops, restuarants, and the Galleria mall; as well as within walking distance to the new city and art nouveau district. The decor is warm and cozy, the bathrooms are great, and the buffet - well you can't go wrong when you can also get pancakes and eggs made especially for you and coffee brought to your table!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinquentenario Hotel; City: Fatima Santarem District Central Portugal; Review: Stayed two nights at the hotel for the purposed of seeing Fatima - and especially where the children were born and the apparitions took place. The hotel is decent and in a lovely area within walking distance to the Basilica.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rice Bulevar; City: Burgos Province of Burgos Castile and Leon; Review: I really did not like this hotel at all - the location was lousy too. Some of our group had rooms that they had to change ... toooo tiny for 2 people. It was okay for overnight as we were traveling Lourdes. But the dinner that was included was great with a complimentary bottle of wine and water. That made it worth staying there and the early out the next morning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mediterranee Lourdes; City: Lourdes Hautes Pyrenees Occitanie; Review: This is a great hotel who knows how to cater to the hundreds of pilgrims visiting Lourdes. The actual religious site is a 10 minute walk but the view from the front of the hotel at night is charming along the river and all lit up with all the other hotels. Stayed here for one night too long; Lourdes is ruined by its commercialism and lack of good restaurants - but this hotel's staff is excellent in catering to the pilgrims. Large portions of food - tons of pilgrims eating at the same time. Room tiny and smelly ... but that's due to the amount of people they have going in and coming out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca; City: Salamanca Province of Salamanca Castile and Leon; Review: Can't really give a thorough review of this hotel because we arrived late and left early but can tell the location is awesome. I want very much to revisit Salamanca and would consider this hotel or another one right near here - as it was close to the Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Atlantis by Atbcn; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: I liked this hotel because of its location. Room was good size and decent breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Roma; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Stayed one night at the hotel with a group of 21. I thought the rooms were great and the view of the city nice. The hotel experienced a lenthy delay in checking us in but we walked outside and there were plenty of sites and restuarants to keep us occupied. Only there for overnight would probably as we continued onto Fatima; I would probably not stay there again but more in the city center.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Palma; City: Stresa Lake Maggiore Piedmont; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights early November - off season so no crowds and other hotels seemed closed. Beautiful and elegant rooms, great food at dinner, male bartender makes a great martini (rare for Europe) and everywhere you look inside the hotel and outside, beautiful furnishings and views. Great selections for breakfast. Walking distance to boats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aemilia Hotel; City: Bologna Province of Bologna Emilia Romagna; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights. Everything was excellent - food, staff, rooms, location. I can't think of one negative. the restaurant was convenient and the food was great - the Lasanga Bolognese was my favorite. All the staff at dinner, lunch @ bar area for some, and breakfast was the best. Our small group met at the bar area with plenty of seating, friendly bartender who served wonderful munchies. Our friend who had stayed in Bologna and was leery of this hotel, was pleasantly surprised. Hospital is noted as one of the best and within walking distance as one of our group needed antibiotic and had a pleasant visit left hotel after breakfast and back at hotel at lunch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mud Pie Girls' Socks Set; Brand: Mud Pie; Review: So cute a little sugar spice, Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superman Infant Socks with Cape; Brand: Superman; Review: So Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mud Pie Baby-Girls Newborn Santa Tutu One Piece; Brand: Mud Pie; Review: Cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Baby Girls' Pram (More Styles Available); Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: Perfect. She loves it. Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Girls' Minnie Hoodie with Bow and Ear; Brand: ; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hello Kitty Girls' 2 Piece Embellished Active Set; Brand: Hello Kitty; Review: Love It,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Toast Girls' Solid-Leggings; Brand: ; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Girls' Pinky Pie Hoodie; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: Super Cute she loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kodak Easyshare DX6340 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom; Brand: Kodak; Review: This is my second Kodak Easy Share - my first one lasted about 3 years and had some kind of electronic meltdown. Ah, it had served me well, and nothing electronic lasts forever. I bought this one because I had liked the Kodak menuing, easy to use and intuitive. This one was not a disappointment. I've taken some absolutely gorgeous shots, especially in macro mode. Some people complained about the EasyShare software - I tried it out and thought it was just awful, so I deleted it and use another program for my photo management. I'm reviewing the camera, not the free software the manufacturer includes in the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: splash SAFARI Slim-Profile Leather Case Cover fits the Amazon Kindle FIRE with Stand GREEN; Brand: Splash Products; Review: Very nice case that fits my Fire perfectly and feels good in my hand. I've had it for a month or two now and it shows no sign of wear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chromo Inc® USB Jack / Port Receptacle Replacement Part for Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Gen - Micro Type-B; Brand: Chromo Inc; Review: I'm lucky that I have a friend who repairs electronics for a living, because otherwise my Fire would still be in pieces. This port replacement requires the very careful use of a super-fine soldering iron - the wires that need to be soldered are like hairs, and they're less than a millimeter apart. It still took him over 3 hours to get it right. I'd recommend as long as you have steady hands and the proper tools - also needed a set of jeweler's screwdrivers and powerful reading glasses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck I Portable Desk Fan for; Brand: ARCTIC; Review: Nice, powerful and silent. The only thing I don't like is that I have to bend it into shape before I plug it in because the spinning blades make it impossible to bend it later.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Buds - 15" Cord Stereo Earbuds (In-Ear) with Fabric-wrapped Cords for clip-on music players; Brand: Far End Gear; Review: These are perfect for the mini mp3 player that I clip onto the neck of my shirt when I work out - they're not long enough for anything else. Sound quality is decent, a little bit flat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Known (A Bone Secrets Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Page turning suspense. There is not a book that I have not liked. I have downloaded all of them. An easy read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judgment Cometh: and That Right Soon (Joe Dillard Series) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: As always I enjoy the storyline and the characters ! I have read all of his books. Keep them coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Conviction: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: I couldn't put this book down. I liked the suspense, drama, twists and turns. The only thing I could do without is so much detail to certain landscape over and over. If you like a keep you on the edge, this is it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trapped Girl (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Never can go wrong with a Robert Dugoni book. I love Detective Tracy Crosswhite series from the first book. I always like the suspense build up to the very end. Just brilliantly done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Gambler's Jury; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: I love how this book kept my interest. I really liked the suspense in it as well. The story line is not far fer fetched either.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LaserLyte Laser Trainer Pistol Full Size GLOCK 19 familiar size weight and feel RESETTING TRIGGER at 5.5 lb is ready; Brand: LaserLyte; Review: I have the larger model. My unit has a very hard trigger pull, actually "hurts" finger when "click/fires". At this price "White Dots" on sights should have been included.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Colt Peacemaker Air Pistol Rotary Magazine- .177 Caliber; Brand: Umarex; Review: If you have the gun you will want these extra cartridges.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colt Duke SAA Peacemaker CO2 BB Revolver, Nickel - 0.177 Caliber; Brand: Colt; Review: Very well made, fun to shoot. A very impressive well detailed BB/CO2 gun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beileshi Red Dot Laser Sight Tactical 20mm Standard Weaver Rail for Pistol Gun Rifle; Brand: Beileshi; Review: Wow, even if you already have a few Lasers you really should try this great inexpensive product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THERMO GEAR Heated Winter Gloves, Electric Ski, Snowboard, and Work Liners for Men & Women; Brand: THERMO GEAR; Review: With batteries fully charged and correctly plugged into gloves the switch failed to work (both gloves). No switch light. No glove heat. Spent hours recharging and re-plugging, switch's never worked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kozy 7800mAh Rechargeable Hand Warmer provides Comfortable, Soothing Warmth for Hours, Includes Bonus Warmer Pouch, USB Charger/Power; Brand: Komfort Solutions; Review: Defective Flashlight: Very low light output. Recharged overnight, no improvement. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lock Laces; Brand: 1000 Mile; Review: I like these. They are very useful as I have an injury need to wear shoes around house whenver I get up even at night to go to bathroom (not slippers, supportive sneakers with orthotics even for that). I have my shoes off alot when sitting becaues I need to ice my foot as well..so shoes need to go on and off alot. So I put these on my older sneakers to make 'inside shoes" both to keep floors cleaner (prefer not to wear shoes in house)and to be able to slip on and off quick when I come in or go out, as well as when I get out of bed or get up. That was the plan, and it works well. Only two issues. One is I wish they didn' t have to have their product name so prominant. I dont' like to be a walking advertisement and the wording in black on white detracts from the esthetics. It doesn't matter much for the use I bought these for because I'm mostly only one seeing them. But They keep shoes on so well I'd even consider getting a pair for my outdoor sneakers. But not because of how they look another thing is that as directed I knotted the ends after lacing, passing through cinture, and passing through plastic thingy on the end that covers knot. Well, I didn't make that final knot big enough apparently because it slipped through. It can't be rethreaded because the lace ends are cut and thus are too frayed to go through hole now. So have knot exposed and useless plastic thingy (laces cannot be relaced/restrung either once you cut off ends people...a warning..can't pass frayed ends thru lace hole). It still works fine just doesn't look as nice...that end plastic thing is just to cover the knot anyway it seems. So make the knot big enough!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mueller Reusable Cold-Hot Pack, White, 6 Inch X 9 Inch; Brand: Mueller; Review: have numerous different soft icepack due to injuries. THis one is one of the best...freezes colder than some, stays cold a good amount of time, hasn't broken in six months of daily use unlike some; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gamma Sportline Double Wrist Bands; Brand: Gamma; Review: Getting over a wrist injury. Using them for light support instead of a brace, especially for sleeping If I sleep wrong, with my wrist bent or lying on it but don't wake up I can ihurt it. These keep me from bending my wrist too far, though they aren't too tight either. They are very good quality, thick. I have a thin woman's wrist and they fit me fine, but are also quite stretchy. One irritating thing though is they sent completely the wrong color. Ordered purple, got bright red. For my inside-the house purpose that's ok, but it'd not work for some people, especially because they are such a small/cheap item it wouldn't be worth returning it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: pStyle - Stand to pee with ease.; Brand: pStyle; Review: I love this item. Kept in car in case of 'emergencies' like an hour or more stuck in city traffic...thank god I had this. There is Nowhere to go! Especially if driving alone! Have used it at home standing at toilet when I hurt my knee. Have used it half standing, half sitting on edge of bed when had ankle injury. Easy to use. I can say, the hardest is in the car though, best at the edge of the seat, can't be used seated, obviously. I was reading the few one star reviews...there are very few...to see what the problem was because Im getting a friend one. To those people or if you have any problems, know you have to understand ...intuitively? and work with your anatomy when you use this. I think most of us just do without thinking. I didn't have to really think much about that myself, beyond just following the directions, but This occurs to me as I read the...few...one star reviews. I wonder if some of these few are trying to use this like a funnel-type device. It's not. To be graphic, women's external anatomy varies quite a bit down there. But I suspect many or most adult women have to spread their labia...this can be done or is done automatically if you put the divide firmly where the directions say. I'm not saying you necessarily use your fingers to do this. The device can be used one handed but it needs simply to be pressed against your body itself. I remember an adult friend not being totally clear where her urethra was. She'd have trouble with this. You press it up firmly against your body surrounding it, essentially. Please don't think this is as complicated as it sounds, the directions are super clear and helpful, and it was intuitive for me. Looks like it was for most users... was looking at devices again, this is the best rated, by the most people by far, least disliked. For me, 2 tries at home, following the directions, it was simple and after numerous uses since, I can say I never had spillage or any issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Cool Ice Therapy Wrap; Brand: Dr Cool; Review: Well acquainted with numerous types of ice packs etc due to multiple injuries. Had been excited for this. This Doesn't Stay Cold more than five minutes, even when frozen overnight. It comes out stiff and frosty. Obviously as frozen as it could get. Have left it on various times directly on skin...even as little as five minutes, , my skin is never more than cool. I'm not especially hot skinned. Complete waste of my money. Pissed off because return is too much of a hassle. Unusable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tetra Tropical XL Color Granules with Natural Color Enhancer; Brand: Tetra; Review: fish like it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tetraveggie Algae Wafers Complete Diet For Algae Eaters; Brand: Tetra; Review: fish love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nutramax Dasuquin Soft Chews, Small/Medium Dog, 84 Count; Brand: Nutramax Laboratories; Review: dog likes it and it seems to help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omega One Cichlid Pellets - Medium Floating 6.5oz.; Brand: Omega One; Review: fish love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: API Fish Food Pellets; Brand: API; Review: fish like it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Gear Free Standing Ramp for Cats and Dogs. Great for SUV’s or use Next to Your; Brand: Pet Gear; Review: good, but dog did not like texture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydor Koralia Nano Aquarium Circulation Pump, 240, 425, 565 GPH; Brand: Hydor; Review: works very well and has a nice flow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nolvasan S Disinfectant 1 Pint (473mL); Brand: Fort Dodge; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cobalt Aquatics Algae Wafers, 25 oz; Brand: Cobalt Aquatics; Review: fish love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Foreign Influence: A Thriller (The Scot Harvath Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Brad Thor Page; Review: Brad has committed the ultimate sin for fiction writers: Foreign influence is repetitious and boring. Setting aside the author-justified torture of the Muslim brotherhood, and the rants against the 2000 year old religion, the story line is thin and relies chiefly on the reader developing a mutual hatred of Islam with Thor. I'll be skipping future Scot Harvath stuff.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls; Author: Visit Amazon's David Sedaris Page; Review: Smiled all the way through it! I discovered David The New Yorker and have been buying his books ever sense; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to Blood: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Wolfe Page; Review: A fun read. Exciting. Humorous. Fast paced. Sex throughout. Best I've read from Tom Wolfe since Bonfire! The Cuban Miami twist was interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cop Town: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karin Slaughter Page; Review: Karin Slaughter has put together the top cop adventure of the year. Surprising turns and twists throughout a dark and torturous tale. Chilling believeable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rented Mule; Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Cole Page; Review: Great read! Cooper Dixon and his family came alive. Loved it!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Thunder (Thorndike Press Large Print Core); Author: Visit Amazon's Ivan Doig Page; Review: Excellent story of early 20th century mining in Montana; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Burning Room (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Excellent Harry Bosch adventure with a surprising and cool new partner and a wild ending. Now I'm hanging on for the sequel!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Neon Lawyer; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: Excellent plot line and development. Tight from beginning to end while asking essential questions about justice in the context of civil order.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Private Vegas; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: This is great brain candy for those of us who love circuitous and twisted fast paced plots. If you're into this stuff. this is great brain candy for those of us who love circuitous and twisted fast paced plots. If you're into this stuff you'll love this one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Lennon: The Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Philip Norman Page; Review: I was 18 when the Beatles came to NYC in 1964 to go on the Sullivan Show. I have listened to their entire body of work, both as the Beatles and after they went their separate ways. I have always loved John's song "Imagine" and wanted to know more about the person who created it. Norman's book gave me insights into John's development and the formation of his character. It's highly detailed (perhaps a bit too detailed) but a very comprehensive read into the life of a bigger than life entertainer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bum Rap (Jake Lassiter Legal Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Levine Page; Review: Author Paul Levine is a character and definitely one of the brightest bulbs in the chandelier! In Bum Rap he lays down a twisting plot around a bunch of facinating and colorful lawyers, hustling B-girls and mobsters of the worst sort. A fun read I recommend for all who love smiling!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elegance of the Hedgehog; Author: Visit Amazon's Muriel Barbery Page; Review: A metaphysical tale of profound proportions. Inspirational, hilarious it will make you laugh, but caution, it will also make you cry. A tour de force into depicting the human condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: William Manchester: The Last Lion, Volume 2 : Winston Spencer Churchill Alone 1932-1940; Author: Visit Amazon's William Manchester Page; Review: Paul Reid does a masterful job of assembling William Manchester's very comprehensive research on Winston Churchhill during the WWII years. A brilliant work filled with fascinating turns and twists which have shaped the arc of history from those times until now and for years yet to come. A thrilling work for all of us who are interested in the events that have altered and illuminated our times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street; Author: Natasha Pulley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Superb debut, loved every page of it. This is a love story between two men, two best friends. The setting is thoroughly researched.The clockwork objects and descriptions although fantastical, feel so real.The unspoken emotions between the two main characters Keita Mori and Thaniel Steepleton are beautifully executed.I found myself completely drawn into their replationship.I really hope Natasha Pulley continues to write about these two characters as I am sure that alot of people whatever their sexuality, cultural background, gender could relate to a very human need to love and be loved in return.I would really like to meet this author, such a beautiful story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Melancholy of Mechagirl; Author: Catherynne M. Valente; Genres: paranormal, poetry, fantasy, fiction; Review: A lot of it was difficult to read in that I couldn't get into the flow of the stories. I really wanted to enjoy this because of the Japanese themes and I love Catherynne Valente's other works. I will probably give it another go later on and read other works first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Little Life; Author: Hanya Yanagihara; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Superb.There are much more thorough reviews out there, but please,please read this book for somany reasons. It is a book that will make you a kinder human being to every living thing.I will never bethe same again after having read 'A Little Life'.Having met Hanya Yanagihara, I promise you that is a wonderful person who has written somehting so important for the world. I am so grateful for Jude, Willem, JB and Malcolm, but especially Jude St Francis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Owls; Author: Jenn Bennett; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Beautiful love story about two artists in their late teens but also about all the other types of Love. I was especially touched my the manner in which mental health issues and the affect it has on those that care for people that suffer. The author believes we are all artists, in that we all have somehting to express. I like her sentiment and I appreciate that YA books have got so much better that I find reading them in my thirties is such a heartneing experience.Sotries are stories and they are fundamental to our existence. Really loved the two MCs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything, Everything; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Superb! A beautiful love story against the odds. The language is beautiful the MC Maddy and Olly are very lovable both dealing with difficult situations. I am so glad I stayed up to finish this in one sitting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls; Author: David Sedaris; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: So amusing I had to make sure I wasn't ina public place for too long! Made be feel like life wasn't so bad, in fact that life was wonderful. I have decided to follow this author and read all his books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toby Alone (Tobie Lolness, #1); Author: Timothee de Fombelle; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I listened to the Bolinda (Walker) audiobook cds from the local library. It is not listed under the different editions. I thoroughly enjoyed listening toToby's adventure and I am looking forward to the next audiobook!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steppenwolf; Author: Hermann Hesse; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I heard this as an audiobook, read by Peter Weller from Chivers Audio [url]... It was superb and the fact that I was listening rather than reading made the story more magical for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Breeze Tidy Cat Litter Pads 16.9"x11.4"(1 pack of 4 pads); Brand: Tidy Cats; Review: I love these cat pads. I have two cats and I can wait 5 days between changes, with no adverse odor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina Tidy Cats BREEZE Litter System Cat Pad Refills; Brand: Purina Tidy Cats; Review: I love these litter pads best because they hold the odor well hold up when "full" and fit the pan; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food Green Pea & Duck; Brand: Natural Balance; Review: Great for my cats; nice small bits; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breeze Tidy Cat Litter Pads 16.9"x11.4" - 2 pack of 4 pads (2-Pack); Brand: Tidy Cats; Review: The original is the best product to use in the breeze litter system; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original With Real Chicken & Salmon Adult Dry Cat Food; Brand: Purina Cat Chow; Review: Ordered the wrong thing cats wouldnt eat it so donated it to cat shelter; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Go Cat Teaser Cat Catcher Wand Cat Toy; Brand: Go Cat; Review: My cat goes ballistic for this toy. Best toy ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tidy Cats Breeze Pellets - 7 lbs XL Bag; Brand: Tidy Cat; Review: I would have preferred the smaller bags. I have two litter boxes with this type of litter because I have two cats; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CoolCyberCats Fun Rat Pack Refill/Attachments - Fits Wildcat and popular Bird and Mouse type wands/poles; Brand: CoolCyberCats; Review: cats gho crazy over these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina Beyond Simply Natural, Adult Dry Cat Food; Brand: Purina Beyond; Review: Cats love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion's Talk Cat Toys Variety Pack for Kitty 20 Pieces; Brand: Fashion's Talk; Review: What a variety fun for cats; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina Beyond Grain Free Natural; Brand: Purina Beyond; Review: Cats love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Thinking Person's Guide To Autism; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Des Roches Rosa Page; Review: Another reviewer said the book was "refreshingly free of dogma, disinformation, and heavy-handed agendas". I couldn't disagree more. Consumers and doctors alike have been indoctrinated in the dogma of pharmaceutical companies. We are now left to clean up the mess left in the wake of this cash-for-health scam. It may feel good at first to deny this, but in the end the elephant in the room will still be there; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Stockett Page; Review: I am 3/4 of the way through this book. I found myself staring at it sitting on my coffee table this weekend. I didn't want to pick it up because I don't want it to be over. I don't want to lose my friends. I haven't read a book this good in years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy; Author: Visit Amazon's David Kirby Page; Review: Very accurate accounting of what most doctors don't know. Most have never independently researched vaccines, but continue to parrot the party line. Thank you for telling the truth; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melanie's Marvelous Measles; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Messenger Page; Review: All the fearmongering that goes on with these normal childhood illnesses has only benefited the manufacturers of vaccines. Measles was never a dreaded disease. Fred Flintstone and Gomer Pyle had television episodes on it that clearly showed what a benign illness these things were just a generation ago. Today's children have traded measles for diabetes and worse, even death, at the hands of these vaccine makers who are EXEMPT from any liability. Have a good read here and have some good chicken noodle soup if this happens to your Melanie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destiny of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives; Author: Michael Newton Ph.D.; Review: This book is a great comfort for anyone who has lost someone. I read this book a while ago, gave it away and had to order it again. Love this book and Dr. Newton's work; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Official Stories: Counter-Arguments for a Culture in Need; Author: Visit Amazon's Liam Scheff Page; Review: These subjects are so big, so deep and scary, yet Liam has found a way to find the humor in them... or at least write with humor about them. I sure hope it wakes some people up. Great book that should be on everyone's Christmas list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Vaccines for Me!; Author: Kathleen Dunkelberger RN BC CLNC; Review: If people took the time to understand not only the history of vaccines, but what is in them and how they cause so many adverse events, I believe they would begin to question the whole programme. Children suffer severe vaccine reactions every day including diabetes, asthma, encephalitis and even death. It only takes a few minutes to check the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System to understand the possibilities. I urge parents who want to learn more, to pick up this book and re-think the vaccine programme.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defeat Cancer Now: A Nutritional Approach to Wellness for Cancer and Other Diseases; Author: Visit Amazon's Tamara St. John Page; Review: We need to stop believing the lies the cancer industry tells us every single day. Chemo and radiation and surgery and not the answers to most cancers. This book talks specifically about cancer treatment that will not also kill the patient. Conventional treatments kill cancer and healthy cells and tissue, only to have it return again later. If you want a real cure, read this book. Not only for cancer, but for other illnesses as well. The problem is most people won't read this until they have cancer. It should be read long before that ever happens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Practical Guide to Children's Health; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Tietje Page; Review: Great book! Thanks so much for helping us step out of the toxic world of pharmaceuticals and learn something about good natural health. I love all the information in this book. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Schwartz Page; Review: Great book. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Beach Hotel Du Lac; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We returned this year to the Hotel Du Lac and found it was even better than before. We have been going to Malcesine for almost twenty years and a few years ago discovered this hotel. The hotel itself is perfectly positioned just by the lakeside and a delightful stroll away from Malcesine itself. The views are magnificent and from our room on the 3rd floor we could see both lake and mountains. One can hear traffic by the pool, as the road is nearby, but it did not spoil our enjoyment as again the views out over the lake are wonderful. The rooms have been completely refurbished and it truly deserves its new four star status. Breakfast was our favourite time of the day when we could sit outside by the lakeside and enjoy the wonderful views and the staff were always attentive and very friendly. On arrival at Bergamo Airport the arranged transport did not arrive to meet us due to a delay/accident on the motorway . I phoned the hotel and they told us to get a taxi and they would pay for it - which was a substantial amount - and which they paid immediately and without any fuss. The hotel is excellent, the staff are excellent and not only will we return but I have no hesitation in recommending the Hotel Du Lac to my family and friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morawel B B; City: Fishguard Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: I stayed at Morawel in Fishguard in July. I was travelling with my granddaughter and I can't praise this lovely Guest House enough. The twin room was perfect. The breakfast was wonderful and the helpfulness of our host way beyond what one would usually expect. Andrew made us wonderful sandwiches to take on our continuing journey and even gave us a lift to visit a relative nearby. I highly recommend Morawel and hope to stay again sometime in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Vega; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We've been to Malcesine many times and this year we opted for the wonderful Hotel Vega. It has had many excellent reviews and I now can add mine too. Marco was very welcoming and during our entire stay he was always helpful and cheerful. The room, one of the new ones, was fantastic. Beautifully furnished and an amazing bathroom: The view from our balcony was great as was the view from the dining room. It was very hot - mid August - but the air conditioning worked perfectly - as long as you kept the door closed, of course. Breakfasts were very good and although we only had dinner a few nights we found the food was excellent for the price.The hotel is just a few steps away from the main harbour and every evening there was great entertainment there. On our first night there were fantastic fireworks all around the lake and we had a great view from the deck area of the hotel. Although the hotel is in the town we were not disturbed by noise at any time. A lovely oasis!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Milan; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: We stayed at the Milan Hilton in early September and as always found it very welcoming. This is probably our 5/6th time staying. The first room we were allocated was not up to par. The staff on reception changed it immediately and we were most happy. The room, as usual, was very clean and spacious and had everything necessary for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The Executive Lounge was lovely and peaceful and the food and drink very plentiful - the staff were very attentive. My reason for not giving them 5 stars is that the breakfast room in the morning was very busy, with a very high noise level, and service slow. Otherwise it was excellent and I will happily use them when I'm in Milan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Firenze; City: Verona Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We recently stayed in this hotel and as previous posters say it is perfect for both the Train and Bus Station and the Arena/Piazza Bra. The room was spotless and sent an email ahead of my arrival asking for a room at the front. This they did and it was a beautiful room, with lovely lounging area. The staff were excellent and the breakfast was the best EVER!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Academy Plaza Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: We stayed at the Academy Plaza recently and were delighted with our choice. We had two rooms and both were excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful and check in and out went quite smoothly. There was one minor problem which was fixed immediately and without fuss. The rooms were absolutly spotless and the bathrooms, which I always think is a very good indicator, were like new. The position of the hotel is ideal for sightseeing, with the hop on hop off bus stop outside. Breakfast was very good and the staff very pleasant. I noticed that other posters mentioned how small the breakfast room was but we had no trouble and were seated at a very roomy table. We didn't eat in the restaurant but did have some coffee and drinks which were very nice. I agree with other posters that the carpet in the corridors was very 'busy' but that's ok! I would happily stay there again when I visit Dublin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Relais San Lorenzo; City: Bergamo Province of Bergamo Lombardy; Review: It was last winter when I stayed here but I must say it was a truly 5 star stay. The staff were always on hand and very attentive, without being intrusive.. We had an excellent lunch overlooking the amazing Roman ruins and I hope to return some day. The room was very modern but comfortable and the shower really nice too with excellent toiletries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Harrow Hotel; City: Harrow Greater London England; Review: The room itself was as expected. Reasonable bed and clean. The Beefeater, the restaurant adjoining the hotel, is being renovated so covered in scaffolding. It was during the very hot spell so it was packed outside and too uncomfortable to eat inside. One also had to go to the Beefeater for breakfast: we declined and had a great breakfast at Sainsburys across the road. Best bits:The staff were welcoming and as the weather was so hot offered sheets to use instead of the duvet. The room was clean. The car park is good and secure. Worst bits: The whole place is in need of refurbishing. No cafe or restaurant on site. A feeling of isolation, no reception service at night so not like a hotel. A lot of rubbish around the entrance. At £109 a night way overpriced. I can see how it would suit someone going to Wembley, literally somewhere to lay your head. But to be in the area, as we needed to be, not good. Cheers Ammber; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cowboy Bebop; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Trigun; Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion; Genres: Action, Dementia, Drama, Mecha, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth; Genres: Drama, Mecha, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion; Genres: Dementia, Drama, Mecha, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Berserk; Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Military, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell; Genres: Action, Mecha, Police, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Akira; Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Military, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: .hack//Sign; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Chobits; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Fighter G Gundam; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space, Sports; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Last Exile; Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Gunslinger Girl; Genres: Action, Drama, Military, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mononoke Hime; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Samurai 7; Genres: Historical, Mecha, Samurai, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Wolf's Rain; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Elfen Lied; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: FLCL; Genres: Action, Comedy, Dementia, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hellsing; Genres: Action, Horror, Seinen, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Magic; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Gantz; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Karas; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Gantz 2nd Stage; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Last Order; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Gun x Sword; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Military, Shounen; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Howl no Ugoku Shiro; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mushishi; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 1; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 2: Nejimaki-jima no Daibouken; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 3: Chinjuu-jima no Chopper Oukoku; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 4: Dead End no Bouken; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 5: Norowareta Seiken; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 6: Omatsuri Danshaku to Himitsu no Shima; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Movie 7: Karakuri-jou no Mecha Kyohei; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Taose! Kaizoku Ganzack; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Police, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence; Genres: Mecha, Military, Police, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters; Genres: Adventure, Game, Shounen; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Saishuu Heiki Kanojo; Genres: Drama, Romance, School, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Steamboy; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Military, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Chobits: Chibits; Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Nekojiru-sou; Genres: Comedy, Dementia, Psychological; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Music, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D; Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tokyo Godfathers; Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Mystery, Police, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu; Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Parody, School, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mind Game; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Dementia, Psychological, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Black Lagoon; Genres: Action, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium Collection; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Dead Leaves; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Wolf's Rain OVA; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Sweat Punch; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Historical, Mecha; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Umi no Heso no Daibouken-hen; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon: Maboroshi no Pokemon Lugia Bakutan; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon: Celebi Toki wo Koeta Deai; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: .hack//Intermezzo; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy: Unlimited; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: NHK ni Youkoso!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Psychological, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Oounabara ni Hirake! Dekkai Dekkai Chichi no Yume!; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Mamore! Saigo no Dai Butai; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Afro Samurai; Genres: Action, Adventure, Samurai; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: The Animatrix; Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Chobits Recap; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Tachikoma na Hibi; Genres: Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within; Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Black Jack Specials: Inochi wo Meguru Yottsu no Kiseki; Genres: Drama; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: D.Gray-man; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: .hack//Unison; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage; Genres: Action, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pumpkin Scissors; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Military; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Yarima Queen; Genres: Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Hentai, Magic, Parody; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Sylvarant-hen; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Martial Arts, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Getsumen To Heiki Mina; Genres: Comedy, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Lucky☆Star; Genres: Comedy, Parody, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Hikari no Pyramid; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Game; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079; Genres: Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War; Genres: Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Paprika; Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Amazing Nuts!; Genres: Adventure, Music, Police, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Nenmatsu Tokubetsu Kikaku! Mugiwara no Luffy Oyabun Torimonochou; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha; Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Skull Man; Genres: Action, Mystery, Super Power; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Black Jack (TV); Genres: Drama; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Jango no Dance Carnival; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Yume no Soccer Ou!; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Mezase! Kaizoku Yakyuu Ou; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Straw Hat Theater; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Anime Tenchou; Genres: Action, Parody; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi; Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Shoujo Ai, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Requiem; Genres: Hentai; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Batman: Gotham Knight; Genres: Action, Adventure, Martial Arts; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Blade of the Immortal; Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Samurai, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Film: Strong World; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Parallel Works; Genres: Music; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kuroshitsuji; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Historical, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tentai Senshi Sunred; Genres: Comedy, Parody, Seinen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kurozuka; Genres: Action, Drama, Historical, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi, Vampire; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: One Piece: Romance Dawn Story; Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie: Lagann-hen Special - Viral no Amai Yume; Genres: Comedy; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Needless; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season; Genres: Comedy, Parody, Seinen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Magic, School, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Highschool of the Dead; Genres: Action, Ecchi, Horror, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Rio: Rainbow Gate!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Game; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Parody, Supernatural; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica; Genres: Drama, Magic, Psychological, Thriller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: With 2-0 series lead, Nationals dealing from a position of strength; Abstract: After getting near no-hitters in Games 1 and 2, Washington will turn to Stephen Strasburg to continue its dominance of the Cardinals in Game 3 of NLCS.; Category: sports
Title: The 100 Most Epic Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas; Abstract: A look back at some of the best celeb costumes over the years.; 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: Peter King's NFL truths after some stunning Week 6 games; Abstract: Six weeks into the 2019 NFL season, here's what Peter King has learned about the league and what could be in store for the rest of the year.; Category: sports
Title: See what your favorite stars look like without makeup; Abstract: They get glammed up for red carpet events, but in their downtime, celebrities from Katie Holmes to Emma Stone prefer to let their natural beauty take center stage. Yes, just like you, stars do occasionally allow the world to see their foundation-free skin and mascara-less lashes to celebrate their freckles, little imperfections and inside-out glow, usually by way of the makeup-free selfie. They even sometimes celebrate their bare-facedness with hashtags like #wokeuplikethis and #nofilter. To see these stars without makeup including Kate Hudson, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid and all the stars you see above check out the gallery now. For the latest beauty and style trends subscribe to our new podcast 'Get Tressed With Us' below! 34 Of Your Favorite Celebrities With Or Without Makeup!; Category: entertainment
Title: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced Now, Sends Twitter into a Tailspin; Abstract: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced; Category: tv
Title: High school soccer: Chloe DeLyser sets record for most goals scored; Abstract: Chloe DeLyser, an Ohio State commit, scored her 317th goal Tuesday night, setting a new national record for a high school girls soccer player.; Category: sports
Title: A Northeast storm is intensifying into a bomb cyclone, forecasters say; Abstract: A bomb cyclone is taking shape along the Eastern Seaboard and starting to make itself felt in the Northeast.; Category: weather
Title: Mad About You Star Helen Hunt Taken to Hospital After Car Is T-Boned and Rolls Over in Accident; Abstract: Helen Hunt Rushed to Hospital After Car Gets T-Boned in Accident; Category: tv
Title: Former Cowboys Pro Bowler Marion Barber arrested on criminal mischief charges; Abstract: It appears that Barber's life has taken a turn since he exited the NFL back in 2011.; Category: sports
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: Jennifer Aniston on why she joined Instagram: 'I'm just trying to build content'; Abstract: Jennifer Aniston visited Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Wednesday to promote her new Apple series The Morning Show. And while she was there she also talked about her record breaking new Instagram account. As of last night's broadcast, Aniston's account had garnered over 11 million followers in less than two days. She set a new world record, racking up a her first million followers 29 minutes faster than the previous record holders Prince Harry and Megan Markle. While this is her first official instagram account it wasn't her first time on IG. Aniston admitted that she had a fake account prior to making things official. "It was a stalker account," said Aniston, "When I was thinking about doing this, I sort of figured it was time to kind of understand the world and dip my toe into the social media pool." When asked why she joined Insta, Aniston replied, "I don't know." She also revealed that she does look at other people's Instagram posts. She said, "I'm just trying to build content, as they say."; Category: video
Title: Liam Hemsworth moves on from Miley Cyrus with Australian 'Dynasty' actress, plus more celeb love life news for mid-October 2019; Abstract: Bella and The Weeknd spark reconciliation rumors, JWoww dumps boyfriend after he gets handsy with Angelina, Teresa faces new cheating allegations and more!; Category: entertainment
Title: Phillies' managerial search reportedly in final stages; Abstract: After conducting interviews with Joe Girardi, Buck Showalter and Dusty Baker last week, Phillies leadership is expected to welcome all three men back for follow-up interviews in the coming days.; Category: sports
Title: Newly Signed Raven Makes Comeback After Losing Job, Ring; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Potential trade targets for all 32 NFL teams at the 2019 deadline, from A.J. Green to Trent Williams; Abstract: Whether it's trading for a player or trading away a player, the NFL trade deadline in 2019 offers unique opportunities to make moves. Here are the most logical trades for all 32 teams.; Category: sports
Title: Missing West Point cadet found dead, officials say; Abstract: A U.S. Military Academy cadet who vanished last week has been found dead, officials said Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Will Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Get Divorced? 'I Don't See It Working,' She Says; Abstract: Will Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Get Divorced?; Category: tv
Title: Indiana AD remark on Huskers' lack of respect baffles Frost; Abstract: LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska coach Scott Frost says he doesn't know what prompted Indiana athletic director Fred Glass to tell the Indianapolis newspaper the Cornhuskers' staff doesn't respect the Hoosiers' football program.; Category: sports
Title: Watch Miranda Lambert Invite a Little Girl On Stage Who 'Stole' Her Heart; Abstract: The girl's mother thanked Lambert for raining attention on her daughter Remi during the show on Saturday night.; Category: music
Title: Bradley Cooper Makes Rare Public Appearance With Daughter Lea; Abstract: The Oscar nominee was a proud dad with his little girl.; Category: movies
Title: Woman Texts Dead Father's Phone for 4 Years & Finally Receives an Emotional Reply; Abstract: The pain of losing a parent, especially at a young age, is one that never really goes away.; Category: lifestyle
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 does Notre Dame football go from here? Fighting Irish search for accountability; Abstract: Now assured of a 31st consecutive season without a national title, the Irish will spend the week practicing introspection as much as formations.; Category: sports
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: Trump hints that dog injured in al-Baghdadi raid will visit White House; Abstract: President Trump on Thursday indicated that the dog injured in the raid that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will visit the White House next week.; Category: news
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: John Krasinski Shares the Secret to His 9-Year Marriage to Emily Blunt; Abstract: John Krasinski talked to E! News exclusively about how he and Emily Blunt, who share two daughters, maintain a healthy work-life balance.; Category: movies
Title: Royals hire Mike Matheny as manager, surprising few; Abstract: Matheny, who was 591-474 (.555) with one NL pennant in six-plus seasons managing the Cardinals, is the 17th manager in Royals history.; Category: sports
Title: Kaley Cuoco Shuts Down Divorce Rumors With A Cute Instagram Post; Abstract: The couple has a "very unconventional marriage."; Category: movies
Title: Will Freddie Kitchens be one and done in Cleveland?; Abstract: Eight games in, and the Freddie Kitchens experiment is not going well in Cleveland. Indeed, it was and is an experiment. A calculated risk. A measured, weighted decision to elevate an interim offensive coordinator who had no grooming for a head-coaching job and whose lack of grooming continues to reveal itself. The Browns, after [more]; Category: sports
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Astros decline option on former All-Star reliever Chris Devenski; Abstract: Set to turn 29 later this month, Devenski's not far removed from a tremendous run in Houston's bullpen.; Category: sports
Title: John Legend Gets Grilled by Chrissy Teigen, Reveals If He Would've Married Her Without a Prenup; Abstract: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are asking each other the hard questions.; Category: tv
Title: Couple Cancels Wedding, Keeps $30K as "Donation" for Honeymoon Instead; Abstract: In a viral Facebook post, a couple announces they're canceling their wedding, but keeping the $30,000 in gifts for a honeymoon instead.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Jerry Jones' Grandson to Start at QB for Arkansas on Saturday; Abstract: Chad Morris and Arkansas are currently one of the worst Power 5 teams in college football. They haven't won a conference game since 2017, and have gone just 4-17 since Morris came over from SMU, with losses to North Texas and San Jose State on the ledger. Rather than start a turnover machine in Nick Starkel, who has 10 picks against seven touchdowns, or the incredibly inaccurate Ben Hicks, who isn't completing half of his passes, Morris is...; Category: sports
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: 25 bathrooms? Former Clinton labor secretary says Bezos' mansion helps make case for soaking the rich; Abstract: Robert Reich served as labor secretary in the Clinton administration, where he was named by Time Magazine as one of the 10 most effective cabinet secretaries of the 20th century. He's a Rhodes scholar, a best-selling author, a documentarian and a professor of public policy at UC Berkeley. What he's not, apparently, is a fan of billionaires clinging to their riches.; Category: finance
Title: Justin Theroux Reaches Out to Ex Jennifer Aniston on Instagram for a Good Cause; Abstract: The 'Morning Show' star went on to like her ex's post.; Category: movies
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
Title: Russell Wilson has MVP magic as Seahawks beat 49ers in OT classic; Abstract: ; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Tears of War: Dragon's Call Book Two (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A D Trosper Page; Review: Engaging story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Emissary; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristal Shaff Page; Review: Interesting story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Path of Flames (Chronicles of the Black Gate) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Tucker Page; Review: Interesting series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quintana of Charyn: The Lumatere Chronicles; Author: Visit Amazon's Melina Marchetta Page; Review: Great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divided; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma L. Adams Page; Review: Great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silverleaf Chronicles (The Dragon Masters) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Vincent Trigili Page; Review: Enjoyable series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Awakens (Air Awakens Series Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Elise Kova Page; Review: Great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Water's Wrath (Air Awakens Series Book 4) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Elise Kova Page; Review: Loved the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Crowned (Air Awakens Series Book 5) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Elise Kova Page; Review: Enjoyed the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Baby Boutique II (Annie's Crochet); Author: Rebecca Leigh; Review: There is a beautiful collection of crocheted patterns for babies. There are 4 dress sets and 5 Lafayette sets, but only 2 sets are for 0-3 and (1) 3-6 months.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Centara Anda Dhevi Resort and Spa; City: Ao Nang Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: There are better hotels in Krabi but none better for the price. The hotel is brand new and only opened in October. You are well located and the rooms, especially the pool access rooms are excellent. We visited this hotel on a long trip to Krabi - when we also visited the Amari Vogue - see my report on that hotel. Krabi is a great part of Thailand - perhaps a bit more expensive than most places - certainly Bangkok - but very scenic & very friendly (apart from the tailors) - we will be back. The staff are excellent and the service is typical for Thailand - beyond compare. Overall if you can get better than this for the money - take it. The only mild downside is that rooms can be a little noisy & the hotel does not look appealing from the outside - although its great inside. Overall - you will not do better for the money - anywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: We have stayed at the Pan Pacific on 2 occasions, the last time in March 2012. We like the location of the hotel, close to lots of shops, entertainment and attractions. The standard of the rooms and common areas is very high (as it is everywhere in Singapore) and whilst we never ever eat or drink in hotels in Singapore, (much cheaper and better food is so accessible everywhere) - the bars and restaurants look nice. The pool area is very comfortable and affords a great view over the Singapore skyline - it is particularly nice after dark when all the lights are on. Service at the hotel is great and whilst it isnt cheap it is difficult to find fault with anything. Book this hotel and you are getting a safe pair of hands.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Thani Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: The Dusit Thani is a good hotel, very centrally located in the heart of Bangkok. It provides comfortable if not luxurious rooms which are quite large for a city centre location. It has all the usual amenities including a relatively small but nice pool. Service is good but not as seamless as in other hotels of a similar quality. We had one problem with our room not being made up - our 1st issue in over 10 visits to the city - but to be fair it was quickly sorted. EATING - have your breakfast in the hotel but unless you are on expenses or have unlimited funds beware of eating in the hotel. As ever the breakfast buffet is excellent and should be purchased. You can fill up & use it as the main meal of the day untill dinner, whilst you are out sightseeing. The evening buffet in the main restaurant is normally around £35 or 50 USD per person. Now I know you do not go to the Dusit just to save money but there are people living in BKK for a month on that sort of money. If you are like me you don't mind paying the going rate but do not like getting ripped off and in any case like to eat local. Across the road is a Tops supermarket which has a decent food court in its basement where you can get seafood rice and a soup (fine for lunch in my book) for £2 or 3 USD. There are food courts in all areas of BKK where you can get a good meal for around £2 - £3. Be careful though - hygiene can be an issue, this isn't Singapore. If you like me don't mind going cheap for lunch but like a good dinner there are lots of moderately priced local restaurants. We went to Maison Du Chin on Sri Sathorn, behind the Dusit. A good meal for 2 with drinks, in pleasant surroundings was £25 or 40 USD. TRAVEL - Do not hire a self drive car in BKK - it's too manic & the traffic is too bad. I have driven all over the World, including many parts of Thailand (the standard of driving in thailand is generally apalling) but BKK is a no no. Taxis and tuk tuks are cheap and plentiful. Many taxis say meter on them but unless you catch them at the hotel they will not use them. Taxi and tuk tuk fares are similar. The most you should pay after bartering to say Chatuchak market (25 mins away) is 250 baht - £5 or so (the locals get it for a lot less than that). Closer to the centre 150 - 200 baht is normal. The main piece of advice is make sure you know the basis of the fare before you get into the vehicle - if you do not you will be ripped off for sure. The above said the Dusit is next door to the MRT & the BTS. These are the underground and; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Komandoo Maldives Island Resort; City: Komandoo; Review: We have visited this island three times in the last 5 years and despite enjoying all visits it is doubtful that we will visit again, due to the increasingly prohibitive prices, both of getting there and on the island. The island is surrounded by the most incredible sea life imaginable and at breakfast it is normal to see fish feeding on smaller fish in the lagoons surrounding the island. There are reefs at both sides of the island which unless you are a regular diver you will marvel at. We have stayed once in a water bungalow and twice in a jacuzzi beach villa. Both accoms are good if pretty basic. That being said visitors are coming for the nature rather than luxurious accomodations. Visitors should aim to get onto the sunrise side of the island, which faces open sea, rather than the sunset side, which faces a not very nice inhabited island. There is occasional debris washed up on the shore but the staff seem to clear it very quickly. We are swimmers & snorklers, rather than divers but the quantity and quality of fish life around the island is astounding and gives a glimpse of what things must have been like before the seas were fished out. The meals on island are buffet style in the main restaurant and in our view are of good quality. There are premium restaurants available at a fee, but for us the buffets were fine. In the past much has been made of Kuredu residents being given free upgrades to Komandoo - we saw no evidence of that. Travel to the island is very much a double edged sword. The seaplane transfer from Male to Komandoo is one of the great journeys - the scenery en-route will stay with you forever - nothing can describe it. Conversely Male Airport is one of the worst organized we have experienced, with arrivals often required to wait at passport control for over an hour in stifling temperatures. However the reason we will not be returning is that the Maldives in general and Komandoo in particular are becoming very, very expensive. On island food and drink prices are ridiculous and whilst of course prices in a country where everything has to be imported are going to be high, there is no excuse for profiteering from a captive audience. Any deal on food or drink you can get from your agent should be taken as you will be surprised by island prices. To sum up if you want to see largely unspoiled marine nature, in a spectacular setting go to Komandoo. However do not expect luxurious accomodation or value for money (or even reasonableness in pricing). Its a shame because everybody should see this island. However paradise costs and i for one hope that the management struggle to fill the rooms and are required to stuff the island with Kuredu residents paying half price, whivh seems to so incense the island's regular visitors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Fleurs de Lys; City: Barbotan les Thermes Gers Occitanie; Review: We visited this hotel in summer 2012. The hotel is located, just outside Barbotan, in the district of Armagnac in South Western France. It is a quiet and very relaxing part of France with laid back people and fantastic scenery - be it wooded valleys or vine covered hills. There are no super-exciting attractions in the area but a multitude of medieval villages, hilltop towns and armagnac distilleries to visit. The whole area is very relaxing and the pace of life slow. Barbotan is a small market/ spa town with some amenities and a good number of bars. It is friendly and scenic with a lake on its outskirts where many caravanners go in for that most French of pursuits "le camping". There is a small racetrack on the hotel side of town, where they hold a few small meetings each summer. The hotel is a good base to visit Lourdes, Pau and even Northern Spain, all of which we visited. The hotel is very reasonably priced (especially for France in high summer) and should be judged on that basis. The rooms are ok - they are not super deluxe but you are not paying a super deluxe price. Our room was comfortable enough with doors opening onto a first floor balcony. The bed was fine and all in all everything was good. Internet was available at a small daily charge from reception. The restaurant is exceptional with the daily set menu dinners being superb and reasonably priced. The pool was great on the sweltering afternoons when the whole area closed down. Right next to the hotel is a vinyard which the owner is more than happy for you to walk around and take a look at the ripening grapes. Overall great value, this is a fantastic location for recharging the batteries at a great price. We will go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Saigon Hotel Towers; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We stayed at this hotel twice on a recent tour of Vietnam. It is very centrally located and enjoys all of the amenities you would expect from a major chain. The rooms are larger than average for a city centre location and the beds are very comfortable. The staff are generally good and try to be helpful. The breakfast buffet is ok but not great by Asian standards. There is a well equiped gym and a pool, which is nice enough. The main advantage of the hotel is its location it is bang in the City centre - near to the river and everything else. The location could not be better - but of course that means that its incredibly busy in the areas around the hotel. Ask or pay for a room on a high floor otherwise traffic noise could be a problem. Be careful crossing the roads there are a lot of motorcycles, remember pedestrian crossings are ignored in Vietnam, walk slowly when crossing the road, they will go round you if you give them a chance. Try running and they will hit you. Vietnam is a great country and surely one of the cheapest destinations. As ever if you eat locally you can pay peanuts, if you eat in the hotel, you will pay over the odds, even by Western standards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSIMAR Natura Palace SPA; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: We visited the Natura Palace, as part of an extended family group in late March 2013. The hotel is on the beach, approx 2 miles from the centre of Playa Blanca. We stayed in 4 ground floor rooms in the hotel annexe. The rooms were relatively well appointed with modern furnishings and were in reasonable order. One of our group found a cockroach in the room but the hotel was spotlessly clean and we wrote this off as 'one of those things'. The facilities at the hotel were good with 2 pools and a host of free and some 'paid for' activities. The pools, as far as we could tell were not heated. Our trip was booked on a half board basis. Dinner and breakfast were buffet based and the general standard of the food was very good. The staff were excellent, unobtrusive but always pleasant. The hotel is located on a paved promenade which runs along the sea front for 3 miles or so to the other side of Playa Blanca. The closest beach to the hotel is a man made lagoon, enclosed by 2 breakwaters, some half mile away. This beach is perfect for kids with sand shelving gently down to a calm lagoon. Be warned however that the water is very cold - at least it was in March. There is a pleasant bar in the hotel lobby, where a pianist plays most nights. Drinks prices are as you would expect for a hotel chain in Europe. Most of our drinking was done at Bar Arena, across the road from the hotel lobby. It is cheap, the staff are friendly and most importantly they show a lot of live football. For pool lovers there is no need to leave the hotel grounds, indeed we hired a car and did visit a number of locations but we didn't use the car as much as we thought we would. In conclusion this is a good hotel, which I would recommend as a 'safe pair of hands' in Lanzarote.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Preskil Beach Resort; City: Mahebourg; Review: We are currently staying in 2 lagoon rooms at Preskil as a family of 3. It is our last trip of a one year sabbatical and this trip was booked with Kuoni, relatively last minute on a half board basis. The hotel is a curious mix of the very good and the absolutely appalling. The lagoon rooms are very poor, they are badly appointed and very tired. The bathrooms would shame a Blackpool B&B. If you are looking for a honeymoon or special occasion holiday and care about the standard of accommodation - do not book a lagoon room or you will be bitterly disappointed - go for an upgrade. That said most (not all) rooms have a good sea view - ours certainly does and this does compensate to some extent. The staff fall into 2 camps. The room make-up staff are great. Rooms are cleaned twice a day, promptly and with care. The reception staff seem helpful and made great efforts to find us a room when we arrived early on a day they were full. At dinner the staff are great, because they can sell you drinks but at breakfast it depends who you get. We have taken to staying away from areas serviced by one or two of the female staff who are slow, slovenly and seem to believe that the job is beneath them. We take breakfast and dinner in the hotel. Both are buffet based and the food is ok. It is nothing to write home about but is generally just about ok with a decent variety. You get the feeling that the chefs try hard. Whoever came up with the in resort pricing plan needs to be "redeployed" because its a joke. Things like waterskiing and windsurfing, which are pay activities nearly everywhere in the World (except absolutely top end hotels - which this isn't) are free whilst for the cheapest house wine in the bar is £4.50!! Madness. So as a non water sports enthusiast I am expected to subsidise the waterskiiers. No thanks - I will get my drinks outside the hotel. Seriously drink prices are a joke so if you can get any sort of a deal on all inclusive - go for it. Hotel management clearly believe that the lack of alternative bars in the area makes guests a 'captive audience' and so ripe for a bit of profiteering on drinks prices. As has been commented before the beach is gravel not sand and you need something on your feet. It is however quite scenic with views over the mountains. The resort is very close to the airport but there is no noise. We hired a car and saw a lot of the island, I would recommend this as staying in resort for 2 weeks would be too much. The over-riding atmosphere of the hotel is of a pleasant, French family based beach resort. It is quiet, except for the screaming kids around the pool and with a lot of activities. However - luxury - it is not so manage your; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jianguo Hotel Qianmen Beijing; City: Beijing; Review: We visited this hotel a few years ago now (July 2012 is the latest date I am allowed to quote) and found it to be reasonably priced and reasonably well located. It isn't a luxury hotel and the rooms are a bit tired but you get the feeling that this is the real China, unlike one of the main chain hotels. You need to watch the traffic, which is horrendous. As one guide book puts it, the traffic definitely thins out when the lights are on red but it never actually stops!!!!!! The underground is in the vicinity of the hotel but not on the doorstep. Driving in China is a no-no for foreigners so you need to go to all of the attractions by taxi. We visited the Great Wall at 2 locations, badaling (close) & mutianyu (distant). Well worth a visit but both locations were incredibly busy & touristy. Visited Forbidden City & the Square a couple of times & they are must sees. One of the underrated attractions in the city is Behai Lake. Lots of local culture & a very relaxed atmosphere, which is unusual for Beijing. The Russian Market is close to the hotel and is good for local goods & fakes. Beijing is a cheap city for eating taxis & shopping but not as cheap as you might think. An enjoyable city though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jardines de Nivaria Adrian Hoteles; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We stayed at the Jardines Nivaria in mid - late June 2013. As a party of 6, we occupied rooms on the ground floor of the Taganana wing. The hotel is located next to the promenade running along the beach at Costa Adeje in Southern Tenerife. The accommodation is within separate buildings dotted around the hotel grounds. The gardens and pool are excellently maintained and the salt water pool is kept at exactly the right temperature. Whilst we were resident, there were a wide range of ages and nationalities at the hotel. The atmosphere was by and large relaxed but more & more kids were arriving which made for noisier days and nights. The hotel puts on nightly entertainment which is reasonably good and the staff at the hotel are in the main excellent. The hotel buffet breakfast is comprehensive and service at breakfast is good. The hotel bar at night is largely outdoor with a stage, it is cool & very pleasant with superb staff. It is very under used however, in a bar that holds maybe 250, there were often less than 10 patrons. Probably because like all bars in European hotels it is very, very expensive. The above said this hotel is a 5 star property and is priced as such and so must be judged against other hotels of similar class & cost. This is where the hotel loses out. The rooms are nowhere near 5 star. They are ok and functional and were probably once considered plush but are now badly in need of a refurb. I mentioned this to guest relations & whilst they could not admit this, they did not disagree. Whilst the general quality of staff at this hotel is high, they are let down by their room make-up staff. At the start of our holiday our room was not being made up until 3pm and the turn down service was done at 4.30pm!!! What is the point of that?? It meant that we had clean towels for precisely 90 minutes every day. After a bitter complaint to reception this was remedied but it was still happening to others in our party until the day we left. Not good enough. As has been commented before the pool area is truly excellent. A fair proportion of the guests spend all day everyday around the pool. I do not so it does not really bother me - but what was clear from my early morning swims is that sun-bed reserving is taken to a whole new level here. Everybody is at it, British, Germans, Russians - everyone. It is supposedly not allowed but the hotel management are too scared or inept to do anything about it. There is a lot of building work going on at the sea front side of the hotel. It isn't just plasterboard either it is concreting walkways and creating new rooms. The lift to the promenade is periodically out of action. A shame because it spoils the best views from the hotel and the noise can be heard from the pool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: We stayed on the 40th floor of the Sheraton for 7 nights at the end of August, beginning of September. The hotel was very busy but the service was good and the room was well appointed, if a little small. The hotel is very well located, only a few hundred yards from Times Square, and in the centre of everything. It could not be better located. The only issue with the hotel was the noise insulation. Despite being on the 40th floor, there was a lot of traffic noise and so it must have been a lot worse on the lower floors. New York was very busy at this time of year but there was lots to do - as ever. It is some 3 years since we were last in New York and it was very noticeable how expensive eating out has become. New York used to be a lot less expensive than cities in Europe such as London, Rome & Paris but it is now on a par with these places. There are also a lot of 'scammers' everywhere. Enjoyable though & generally a good atmosphere throughout the city over the labour day holidays.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Hafjell; City: Oyer Municipality Oppland Eastern Norway; Review: This hotel is warm, inviting and for Norway pretty reasonably priced. The hotel is just off the E6 and is a scenic 2 hour drive from Gardmoen airport even in the thick snow, which was on the ground when we visited. There is good parking & the staff were pleasant & helpful. There is a pool, fitness room & restaurant on site. We did not try the restaurant in the evening but the breakfast buffet was good. The hotel is let down by the decor in the rooms. Whilst the rooms are very warm & the bathroom floors are heated, the decoration & fittings are frankly poor & seem the date back a long way. Close to the hotel is Hafjell ski area, one or two restaurants & a little further afield (10 miles or so) is Lillehammer. It is very scenic and exactly what you would expect Scandanavia to be like. Norway is very very expensive. Alcoholic drinks are around 400% of UK prices. Our tip - stock up on duty free at the airport. A car gives a lot of freedom. Snow tyres are compulsory in winter & as long as you take it easy, you will be fine. Speeding fines are very high in Norway. All in all it wasn't the cheapest 5 night break but it was really enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lexington Hotel Autograph Collection; City: New York City New York; Review: We stayed on the 27th floor of the Lexington for 8 nights at the start of September 2014. The room was small but comfortable. Despite the height, due to the very poor standard of the windows the traffic noise was incessant. The noise from the nearby lifts was a problem day and night & overall even for New York (this was our fifth visit) the room was too noisy. The hotel is reasonably situated but not great for Broadway and Times Square - and very expensive. For instance internet is 12.95 plus tax a day!! For the rates charged there are far superior hotels with better locations throughout the city. The above said as long as your expectations are not great you will be ok. With regard to NY itself - we have done most of the usual sights previously so opted for unusual trips this time. Went to the US open tennis & saw both the men's singles and ladies singles finals. We booked 6 months ago but it was excellent value for such occasions - though the matches themselves were not great - about 150usd for ticket in cheap seats. Saw Les Mis which was poor & Jersey Boys which was good. Got 7 day subway tickets - 30usd - travelled all over queens manhattan and New Jersey. Went to Sandy Hook beach by ferry from south pier. The views along the way were worth the 45usd fare in themselves. The beach was good & the water was fine & it was strange to be in the sea with the manhattan skyline behind. Went to Coney Island a couple of times. Water & beach not pristine but a lot better than most UK beaches. Overall a good trip but will be some time before we go back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSIMAR Natura Palace SPA; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Visited Natura Palace in late November 2014 as part of a family group of four. The weather was poor with rain on most days. The rooms were good as they were on our last visit. The main issue was in the dining room. The food was good with plenty of choice but for our first week or so, when the hotel was full - service in the restaurant was appalling. The drinks service was very poor and the time taken to clear plates was nowhere near the standard you would expect. For a 2 or 3 star hotel, this would not be a problem but for a 4 star hotel - not good enough. As ever the problem is that the only people available to complain to were those staff fronting up & doing the work. Nobody in authority ever appeared in the dining room to speak to guests. Overall this remains a decent hotel but perhaps is not one to visit at peak times, when there appear to be staffing issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slaley Hall; City: Slaley Hexham Northumberland England; Review: We visited Slaley Hall as a party of 6 friends and one dog over the weekend 17/ 18 October 2017. We booked 3 double rooms on a DBB plus one round of golf basis. Because the website is not able to book multiple rooms on this deal we were forced to book through the phone line. We booked a specific time for our round of golf and a 7.30 pm table for dinner. The hotel had clearly been full the night before our arrival. Whilst two of our rooms were ready on time, the third was not & we were told that such would not be available until 3.40. It was only by being firm that a new room was allocated. But the room was still allocated beyond the 3pm check in time. The golf was fine. We booked the subsidiary Priestman course which for a three-ball containing two novices was perfect. We were one of only two groups (6 people in total) on the course. We later found out that 360 people played the main Huntsman Course that day. We could only wonder what the waits on the tees were like. When it was time for dinner - our booking for 7.30pm could not be found. The restaurant was full & we had to eat at 6.30pm. Not the biggest disaster in history - I know - but when a hotel charges Central London prices in the wilds of Northumberland it needs to be better run than this. When checking out early in the morning - we mentioned the issues to an individual who was loitering around the reception, who had asked how the visit had gone. He seemed to have heard it all before. Will not be returning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Icelands Guesthouse; City: Hveragerdi South Region; Review: We stayed as a couple at this guesthouse for 5 days in January 2016. For 4 of the days we were the only guests. The house is well located and comfortable and Maria and Stefan were excellent hosts. Breakfast choices were good and Maria has great knowledge of Iceland and its sights. There is a geothermal area close by and an excellent swimming pool in walking distance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airport Hotel Aurora Star; City: Keflavik Reykjanesbaer Reykjanes Peninsula; Review: Good hotel with excellent staff which is on the actual grounds of the airport within walking distance of departures. Very convenient with large rooms. Very good price for Iceland. Good breakfast included.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Southwark Bankside Hotel; City: London England; Review: We visited this hotel just after New Year at a discounted price. It is located close to the river and next door to the anchor pub, which serves reasonable meals. The hotel is convenient to most sights and walkable to most IF you are prepared for a bit of exercise. Water taxis are close & Borough Market/ the Globe on the doorstep. The hotel is clean & the staff helpful & pleasant. Overall excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritance Negombo; City: Negombo Western Province; Review: We attended Sri Lanka for a family wedding. In all we attended 4 hotels and this was by far the most expensive - £150 per night room only - and by far the worst. First the pros - This is a megalith of a hotel spread along Negombo beach. It is modern and generally clean. There is no shortage of staff - at least not of those selling you things - and the pool area is good. The hotel makes an effort to keep the beach directly in front of the buildings clean - but either side of the hotel the beach is a shameful disgrace for a town promoting tourism. The locals throw their rubbish everywhere. Now the cons - you first get suspicious when they charge the full stay at check in - it's as if they are preparing for problems then. You are taken to your room and it is ok - a nice sea view but not the palace you would get in Thailand for this money. The pool area is infested - and I do mean infested - by crows which poo everywhere including into the pool. Attempts are made to clean it but other than letting off fireworks?? - no action is taken regarding the basic problem. The breakfast buffet at 2600 slr has a very poor selection of foods. Drinks are prohibitively expensive and everything is subject to a 10% service charge and 18% tax - not sure what is being done with this. Tried to book a taxi to Colombo but was quoted 60 usd - got it for 30 usd just outside. My son wanted a late checkout of a separate room and was quoted 50usd which he agreed and they then tried to charge him 100usd. Indeed our taxi driver confided that priced at the Heritance were stopping people returning to Negombo!! It is not that this is a bad hotel - only that it is way overpriced and they see tourists as a walking ATM. If you get a good deal - come - if not go to the Tranquil it is better and a lot cheaper.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tranquil Negombo Boutique; City: Negombo Western Province; Review: We stayed at Tranquil for 2 nights. The airport pick up worked perfectly despite an early morning arrival. The bed was perfect and the room really well appointed. The staff cared and prepared the perfect breakfast. The pool area was great and overall it was very relaxing - just what we needed. The hotel is a little out of the way and not the cheapest - but well worth the money. The only complaint was that the staff kept pestering us to have a prawn lunch/ meal for 2 priced at 10,000 SLR - about £50 - which is ridiculous- you could eat prawns for a week at the sea front for that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Copthorne King s Hotel Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: This hotel is a little off the beaten path but a real gem. We booked a club room on the 12 floor with free drinks, free mobile and free breakfast. The room was large and comfortable and the bed was great. Took breakfast in the Club lounge - not a great selection but fine. Pool is perfect. Booked on the millennium hotels website for best price & was great value. If you know Singapore the location is not a problem, both Chinatown & Clarke Quay are about 20 mins walk. Shame that the closest MRT is People's Park in Chinatown. Overall we have been to Singapore 7 times staying everywhere from MBS to Pan Pacific, Mandarin Oriental and Furama Riverfront - if there is better value than this hotel in Singapore - we haven't found it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gateway Hotel Colombo; City: Seeduwa Western Province; Review: We stayed at this hotel before our departure from Colombo airport. The hotel appeared well run and service was good. The room was excellent and the staff did not try to oversell anything. The pool area was impressive and the facilities were excellent. Couldn't fault this hotel, indeed it was the best we experienced in Sri Lanka which is a little surprising given that two of the others were the Mount Lavinia and the Heritance at Negombo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mount Lavinia Hotel; City: Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Western Province; Review: This hotel is an institution and as the saying goes who wants to live in an institution. The rooms are old but reasonably appointed and the whole place reeks of history having been the residence of the governor of Colombo in the past. There is the feeling of staying in a museum and a very busy one at that - there are some 5 - 10 weddings a day at the hotel. The views from terrace are spectacular and there is a good atmosphere around the hotel. Breakfast is good and the buffet dinner whilst being expensive is reasonable. As ever drink prices are a joke and the usual 30% charge of tax and service is made on all purchases. Overall a good experience. However this hotel epitomises what is wrong with Sri Lankan tourism. All over Asia, where a luxury hotel is located in a poor area/ city around that hotel spring a whole host of ancillary businesses catering for the tourists. Not so at Mount Lavinia there are a few gem stores and one restaurant close by but little else. This tells you that other than the few low paid jobs for locals in the hotel - there is no trickle down effect - the hotel is hoovering up all of the money coming into the area. This was confirmed when a taxi driver advised that many guests at the hotel are groups of Chinese and Indians who leave the hotel infrequently and if at all in tourist buses. Good for the hotel - bad for the local area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Posada La Mies; City: Noja Cantabria; Review: This is a quirky, pleasant guest house situated close to the beach and all amenities. It is ver quaint and the owners go out of their way to help. We stayed in a junior suite with a balcony. It was nice and spacious and very tastefully decorated in a classic style. Noja itself is very well situated for the ports of Bilbao and Santander and like most of Northern Spain enjoys a spectacular beach and coastline. One word of warning - in the height of summer all of northern Spain is very very busy with Spanish tourists and parking can be a real headache. That said the locals don't seem to get up until at least 10.30 so find your parking spot early!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Lata Agroturismo; City: Carrazedo Amares Braga District Northern Portugal; Review: We stayed here as a couple and with other members of our family in mid August 2017. We had been recommended to this hotel by my brother. Casariego Lata is a working vineyard and wine producer with some rooms and a villa for hire. It is rural and the property is well kept spacious and comfortable. There is a swimming pool, a small bar and a restarant for breakfast only. The owners are very helpful and even booked a restaurant for us. As an aside - try the white wine - it is superb. Must mention the bar at the end of the lane. Two of us drank wine and coffe in there for a couple of hours each morning and the bill was never more than 6 euro. A truly Portuguese bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Golf Spa Resort; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventur; Review: This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel in the past 2 years. We stayed in August/ September 2017 as a family group of four. This is a 5 star hotel and so most of our complaints are niggles rather than massive problems. However when you have paid as much as we did, even niggles become very annoying. First the positives:- The hotel is large and caters for the high guest numbers reasonably well. There is no shortage of sun loungers and at breakfast there is never a problem finding a table. The rooms are well appointed and spacious and the pool area is well laid out. The staff are generally friendly and the common areas are well kept. The above are however as they should be at a very expensive 5 star hotel. Conversely there were niggles that really should not have arisen given the size and status of the hotel:- We are SPG Gold members. When I rang 2 days pre holiday the hotel assured me we would receive our SPG benefits - upgraded room etc. When we arrived we were told that as we booked through Thomson we would get nothing indeed we received an inferior room to our non SPG family members - presumably to encourage us to book direct on future visits. Great plan except there isn't going to be a future visit!!! In the week we were here which coincided with school holidays - the pool area was out of control. Noisy with kids running everywhere having been abandoned by parents glad to get some rest. Some of the situations were downright dangerous with kids running along the narrow walls separating the pools. No steps were taken to curb such behaviour but as I always say - people / organisations need to learn their lessons and if anything bad happens SPG/ the tour operator will be 'educated' through the British courts. The no saving beds rule is totally ignored. One of our 2 rooms was regularly not made up until 3pm despite request after request. To cap it all we were accused of not paying a 6 euro mini golf charge which we had paid cash. After a very embarrassing altercation where I made it clear that I was not going to pay twice irrespective of the amount - they found the receipt. Not a problem but left a sour taste. This is not a bad hotel but as often happens the staff on the ground are let down by management who are too lazy or too inept to put in proper systems or indeed to enforce those that already exist. As an aside the Canaries really are becoming expensive and there is much better value to be had long haul. In response to the inevitable management response to negative messages - these issues were brought to the attention of the hotel - nearly every day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Southwark Bankside Hotel; City: London England; Review: This hotel is comfortable, well run, superbly situated and perfect for a weekend stay close to nearly everything. It is quiet and almost ion the river. If you are energetic, virtually all of the major sights are within a few miles and walkable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warwick San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: This hotel is just off Union Square in central San Francisco. It is not luxurious but is very well located. The rooms are small and a Little dated - the sort that have been occupied every night for the last 10 years. However everything you need is there and the staff are efficient & the hotel well run. Not sure what has gone on in San Fran since we were last there 8 years ago but the place is now infested with aggressive beggars - be careful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel El Castillo de Suances; City: Suances Cantabria; Review: Stayed at this hotel as a couple for 10 nights in September 2018. We booked a sea view room and were not disappointed - the views were fantastic. The room was spacious and whilst not exactly luxurious, it was perfect for us. The bed was fine and the WIFI was good. The spiral staircase is not ideal for getting luggage upstairs - but assistance was offered readily by reception. Like most of Northern Spain Suances benefits from a spectacular coastline, brilliant beaches and a great climate. The place has a feel of Cornwall about it - perfect for family holidays. We travelled in to Santander (a great city) and Torravalega by bus and Santona (fantastic) by car. These are proper Spanish town with few Brits - great adventure. Parking was not a problem whilst we were there but I would guess could be in high summer. The one issue is largely concerned with eating out. The restaurants cater ONLY for Spanish tourists. They don't even open until 8pm - which for us at least is a touch late. The hotel bar serves snacks all day but with a limited menu. Overall a brilliant stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Posada La Mies; City: Noja Cantabria; Review: Stayed here for the second time in early October 2018. Stayed in Junior suite again. The property is situated in a small enclosed square and is a perfect haven for the traveller. Noja is a typical Northern Spanish seaside town. Almost all of the holidaymakers are Spanish - which is great. Lots of bars/ restaurants in the large town square. Absolutely spectacular beach - golden sand with large rock formations. Lots of resorts in easy reach such as La Isla and Santona, both of which are excellent. Great stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Hotel Gibraltar; City: Gibraltar; Review: We stayed at the Rock Hotel as a couple for 12 nights in November 2018. Booked a sea view balcony room from the hotel’s own website. We were allocated to room 424 on the 4th floor. Good view. The room layout is odd rather than a problem. Only one armchair. Shower is almost uncontrollable and the shower door bangs into the towel rack when opening. The bed is so hard - it makes you wonder why every single review hasn’t mentioned this. It rained a lot in our first week (obviously not the hotel’s fault) but there was a leak on the 4th floor with a bucket placed beneath!!! Has the feel of a hotel that was once top dog on Gibraltar but is now lagging far behind places like La Caleta, where we went last time. Our main gripe was with the bar. On our first night we went in the hotel bar as a couple and were ignored for literally 30 mins. There was a function on in the hotel and they didnt have the time for us - even when we went to sit at the bar. We left without even having been acknowledged let alone served. After this on our first night we vowed not to spend one penny extra in the hotel and so far haven’t. For the record the room make up staff and reception staff are excellent. As ever the people on the ground are let down by inept management. Do yourself a favour stay in La Linea, where your custom will be more valued and you will pay a lo lot less. Suggest Campo De Gibraltar Hotel just over the frontier - look it up. Don’t get me wrong this is not a bad hotel - it’s just that for the money it needs to be better. Just to clarify - the issues mentioned WERE brought to the attention of the hotel whilst we were there - so the “sorry we let you down blah blah blah” response that inevitably follows negative feedback in this sort of hotel should be viewed in that light. Will we stay again - no - as above we will go to La Linea & commute.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Durango; City: Durango Province of Vizcaya Basque Country; Review: This hotel is quite cheap and out of season was quiet. Seemed to be a business meeting at the hotel when we were there. Thus for the money we had a good stay. You can walk into Durango from the hotel. Interesting town. We did not eat in the hotel but there are plenty of options around town. Remember in non tourist Spain its tapas only till ocho (8pm). Parking is secure but around 10 euros per night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Yardbarker's NFL Week 7 game-by-game analysis, grades; Abstract: The Eagles were throttled on the road by the Cowboys. In the "Mud Bowl," the unbeaten 49ers shut out the hapless Redskins, and thanks to Lamar Jackson, the Ravens upset the Seahawks in Seattle. Here's Yardbarker's Week 7 whip-around.; Category: sports
Title: Wild sequence unfolds for Titans' game-winning goal-line stand vs. Chargers; Abstract: A wild sequence of events unfold for the Tennessee Titans' game-winning goal-line stand against the Los Angeles Chargers; Category: sports
Title: 19 Mysterious Old Home Features That Aren't Useful Anymore; Abstract: Many old homes have perplexing features that baffle their modern-day owners. Here we've solved 19 of those mysteries!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: New Jersey Couple Sues Taco Bell Over Chalupa Prices; Abstract: When is a $5 deal not a $5 deal?; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Attorney General Barr launches effort to prevent more mass shootings; Abstract: U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday he was launching an initiative aimed at identifying troubled individuals to prevent them from becoming future mass shooters.; Category: news
Title: Opinions | Impeachment Diary: The words that could end a presidency; Abstract: Republicans object to the impeachment depositions being taken behind closed doors. But will they really be happier when proceedings become public?; Category: news
Title: The Best Throwback Soups from the 1950s; Abstract: Step back in time with these delicious and nostalgic soups from the '50s. The post 25 Classic Soup Recipes from the 1950s appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The 25 most influential comedians to come out of 'Saturday Night Live'; Abstract: The following is an extensive but by no means exhaustive look at the 25 most influential comedians to come out of "SNL," be they performers, writers, directors or guys who make songs about putting their genitals in boxes.; Category: tv
Title: Does Tire Rotation Include Tightening Lug Nuts? Michigan Court Thinks About It For Awhile, Concludes 'No'; Abstract: In what will surely go down in history as one of the most Galaxy Brain court rulings of all time, a Michigan appeals court determined that a tire rotation does not, in fact, include tightening the lug nuts.; Category: autos
Title: NFL QB power rankings: Aaron Rodgers back to being the best; Mitchell Trubisky still isn't the worst; Abstract: Aaron Rodgers is back to looking like the NFL's best quarterback after a vintage six-touchdown showing against the Raiders. Meanwhile, we've managed to find a QB worse than Mitchell Trubisky in our Week 8 power rankings.; Category: sports
Title: This Impeachment Subverts the Constitution; Abstract: It's nakedly political and procedurally defective, and so far there's no public evidence of high crimes.; Category: news
Title: California's legal weed profits going up in smoke; Abstract: Nearly three years after California legalized marijuana, the profit outlook for this budding business looks cloudy.; Category: finance
Title: Ranking the hottest coaching seats in the NFL; Abstract: Whether due to a crushing lack of discipline, a distinct lack of command or just the end of a long road for one particular coach, these guys are in danger of being jettisoned.; Category: sports
Title: You'll never believe how much these foods used to cost; Abstract: These foods have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Many of them were once so cheap, they had to be given away. We explain how their fortunes changed and look at how some of today's cheaper foods are set to become a lot more costly.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Where Are the High Crimes and Misdemeanors?; Abstract: No, the Constitution doesn't allow impeachment just because you despise the president.; Category: news
Title: For the first time ever, a US cheese is named best in the world; Abstract: Forget the American love affair with Cheez Whiz, blocks of Velveeta and pasteurized processed cheese food slices. An organic blue cheese from Oregon has been named the world's top cheese.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Shale gas fracking wasted 'millions of taxpayers' cash', say scientists; Abstract: Scientists say research on carbon capture was always better environmental option; Category: news
Title: Today in History: November 3; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: 12 Military-Themed TV Shows to Binge-Watch on Veterans Day; Abstract: From "M*A*S*H" to "JAG"; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Tainted Coin (Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon); Author: Visit Amazon's Mel Starr Page; Review: This is the worst book in the series Mel Starr has written. I have loved all the others in the series, but this is bit of a let down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Heresy of Dr Dee; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Rickman Page; Review: I found this book a step up from The Bones of Avalon, more enjoyable read and a entertaining read. Hope the next book in the series is just as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The War of the Dwarves; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Heitz Page; Review: A great follow up to the first book in the series. The heroes are still full of charterer, here looking to the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dwarves; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Heitz Page; Review: I loved the book, great story line always something happening and great characters. I hope the rest in the series is just as good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Argument of Kings (The First Law Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Abercrombie Page; Review: Loved the first two books in the series and enjoyed this last book, I scored it a three as the ending I found not quite my liking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Abercrombie Page; Review: Relay enjoyed this first book in the series. It is a good book to sit down and read on a rainy day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before They Are Hanged (The First Law Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Abercrombie Page; Review: This second book is just as good as the first in series. Here is hoping that the final book is as good as the first two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Ryan Page; Review: If the next book in the series is as good as this one I will become a great fan. I hope the next book is not to far away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way of Kings; Author: Visit Amazon's Brandon Sanderson Page; Review: The best Brandon Sanderson has written, the only problem we seem to have to wait for ever for the next book in the series. Hoping the next book is as good as this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Path of Daggers (The Wheel of Time, Book 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: I had major troubles turning the pages of this book, it was so painful to read, very slow moving and am getting tired of the new characters being introduced.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crossroads of Twilight (The Wheel of Time, Book 10); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: This book is just as bad as The Path of Daggers, I had trouble turning the pagers, it seems the author is lost. Still introducing new characters will this series ever end?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fate of the Dwarves; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Heitz Page; Review: One of the best series I have read in a very long time. Poor golden hand, he is one hero I would have liked to have a great ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Revenge of the Dwarves; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Heitz Page; Review: This author is becoming one of my favorite fantasy author. It has a great story line and there are no pauses on the direction on which the story is progressing. Would recommend this series to all avid fantasy readers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Well of Ascension; Author: Visit Amazon's Brandon Sanderson Page; Review: What a follow on from the Final Empire, the story is progressing quite well and can not wait until the next book in the series is released, just hoping that it will be just as good as the last two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Brandon Sanderson Page; Review: I really liked the first two books in the series, however I found the story line a bit cumbersome and tripping over its feet. The ending was average as it left some of the characters not finalized which I found disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Chaos; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: I had major troubles turning the pages of this book, it was so painful to read, very slow moving and am getting tired of the new characters being introduced.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Kings (Books of the Shaper); Author: Visit Amazon's John R. Fultz Page; Review: A carry on of the Seven Princes, a lot darker than the first book, with a lot of twists and turns you not see coming, it leaves your mouth salivating for the final book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Heretics: John Shakespeare 5; Author: Howard Hughes; Review: This is Rory Clements firth book in the John Shakespeare series an is his best so far. Each book in the series is better than the last. The story flows along at a steady pace and a great story line. I would recommend any ready of medieval mysteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Thorns; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Lawrence Page; Review: A different view on fantasy writing, which is not quite to my taste. Found the story line a bit slow at times. It seemed a bit directional lost at times. Hope the next book in the series is better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Left Hand of God; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Hoffman Page; Review: A great first novel. This was different to anything I have read in a long time, could not put it down. The author put togeather a very good fantasy novel. Am looking forward for the next in the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King of Thorns (The Broken Empire); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Lawrence Page; Review: This book is okay, but getting sick and tired of jumping back "4 years" all the time. I am not becoming a fan of this author a little to far out there. I do not lake the mixture of past and future as I find it lack imagination.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Four Things (Left Hand of God); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Hoffman Page; Review: This was a long way of the fist book in the series. I thought the story was weak compared to the first book, it lost momentum and became a bit stop, start.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King's Spy; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Swanston Page; Review: For a first book not bad. Some parts are drawn out but flows nicely. A few quantum leaps in rational made by the hero but allowing for that it is an enjoyable read. just hoping the next book in the trilogy is just as good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Line of Illeniel (Mageborn, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael G. Manning Page; Review: A good book to sit down and read on a rainy day. Not taxing on the brain just a good story and well written. I do recommend that the first book in the series should be read as this is a flow on of the previous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mageborn: The Archmage Unbound: (Book 3) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael G. Manning Page; Review: Another book in the series and the progression of the hero in his magic skills. Another good read in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Heretic Land; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Lebbon Page; Review: He my be a good writer, but did not suit my taste. I have trouble visualizing things like the "engine" as the description was vague. The story line had potential but seemed to go of the rails in places and left me confused.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, Book 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: Book 7 in the series, how many to go and how many more years. It seems we are heading nowhere in this book, painful to read I am starting to think that I should never started reading this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time, Book 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: This series is just drifting about with no end in sight. To many characters and to many new characters and is getting tedious.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time, Book 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: At last it is on track again, seemed to be drifting for the last 6 books with no direction. I only hope will finish on a high note as this has been a drawn out series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Jordan Page; Review: This book is moving again, at last we can see an end to this series. Tiring up loose end very quickly, however still introducing new characters. Will be glad when it is all over.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Azincourt; Author: ; Review: This is the first Bernard Cornwell book I have read and thoroughly enjoyed it. An interesting portrayal of the battle at Azincourt which I enjoyed. The book just flowed, I will be looking at other novels he writes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mongoliad: Book One (The Mongoliad Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Stephenson Page; Review: I really did like the series, however the ending left a lot of questions unanswered. It appears these day authors forget that the readers wold like closure on a series not being left up in the air.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mageborn: The God-Stone War: (Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael G. Manning Page; Review: This leaves you wondering is there another book in the series, still a great story as usual. Here hoping the next book is not to far away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mongoliad (The Mongoliad Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Stephenson Page; Review: Loved this book as well as the first in the series just waiting on the final book in the series to see how it ends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resurrectionist; Author: Visit Amazon's James McGee Page; Review: James McGee writes great stories and in a history which I enjoy reading. There is never a dull moment with this star character Matthew Hawkwood.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ratcatcher; Author: Visit Amazon's James McGee Page; Review: I started reading James McGee "Matthew Hawkwood" series by chance, as many of my favourite authors had not released anything lately and glad they haven't as I would not have found this series. I have now added James McGee to my must read authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rapscallion; Author: Visit Amazon's James McGee Page; Review: Another great book in the Matthew Hawkwood series. This guy makes James Bond look like a wimp. What James McGee does really well is that it flows easily and there is never a dull moment in the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebellion (Matthew Hawkwood, No. 4); Author: Visit Amazon's James McGee Page; Review: The very best in the series so far, the characters fitted well within the story. I could not put it down once I downloaded the book, have to want for the next in the series next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beating of His Wings (Left Hand of God); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Hoffman Page; Review: Loved the first book in the series, the second book was okay, however this one was a disaster. It did not marry up with the first and second books, it took a quantum jump which seemed out of character of the preceding books.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Tudor Conspiracy: A Novel (The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's C. W. Gortner Page; Review: Read the first book in this series it was just okay, now read this book, it is slightly better. Appears to be written to a recipe. Has it moments but then becomes wishy washy. I Think I am spoiled are reading books by Rory Clements, Robin Blake, S. J. Parris and C. J Sansom. This will probably the last I read of the spymaster series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Lawrence Page; Review: I preferred this book to the previous two, however I still found the ending strange. It is not the type of book to sit down to read on a rainy day. A bit taxing on the brain, it took a while to understand the story line.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fourth Horseman (The Gareth & Gwen Medieval Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Woodbury Page; Review: This is the forth book in this series, and each book is getting better, however it looks like the series may be coming to an end. A easy book to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King's Exile; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Swanston Page; Review: The bad thing about this trilogy is that there is one more book to read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series so far. It is just a good read, nothing taxing about it. Just an enjoyable to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Domesday Book (No, Not That One); Author: Howard of Warwick (author); Review: Love these books, easy to read and you can have a good laugh in sections. He is becoming a favorite of mine. A great book to sit down and read on a rainy day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar's Oath; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Moon Page; Review: Found this book a bit low compared to the others in this series she has written. Found it a bit stilted compared to the other works she has written.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Young Bloodsrevolution 1 (Wellington and Napoleon Quartet); Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Scarrow Page; Review: Enjoyed this book, could not put down a never dull moment, a great depiction of history. Would recommend this book to annyone who reads these types of novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treachery; Author: Visit Amazon's S. J Parris Page; Review: The best book in the series so far. Mrs Parris is getting better with each book. Just love the the writing style and the story just flows along.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seal of the Worm (Shadows of the Apt); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian Tchaikovsky Page; Review: One of the better ending to a series. Would recommend this series to anyone, different and well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Words of Radiance: The Stormlight Archive Book Two; Author: ; Review: Better than the first book in the series, the sad thing I hope will not take another 4 years to the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire and Sword (Wellington and Napoleon Quartet); Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Scarrow Page; Review: A totally engrossing series an interesting slant on history with a lot of actual events included.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sweet Smell of Decay (The Chronicles of Harry Lytle); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Lawrence Page; Review: Paul Lawrence is a different type of author and his style of writing I really enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blooding; Author: Visit Amazon's James McGee Page; Review: Different to the other books in the series so far, however it got better as the story went a long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Master's Gate; Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian Tchaikovsky Page; Review: The second last book in the series a pity it will end soon, have enjoyed this series as it is a bit different.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Fools (Red Queen's War); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Lawrence Page; Review: An interesting book, a bit different from his last three books. This series looks like it is easier to read but has to stop his ramblings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: valour; Author: Visit Amazon's John Gwynne Page; Review: This second book in the series was far better than the first book. Thoroughly enjoyed it and could not put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unlikely Spy (The Gareth & Gwen Medieval Mysteries) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Woodbury Page; Review: The best book in the series so far. The ending was dramatic, so I have to wait until next year to find what happens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lamentation; Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Sansom Page; Review: C.J. Sansom is a class above the other authors who write in this time period. He can paint a picture so easily, I could not put it down, I only hope the next book in the series will not 3 years to come about. This is his best book so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Oxford NY Men's Cotton V-Neck Sweater; Brand: Oxford NY; Review: I say too small but it was more like too short. The got was nice but way way too short. My husband is average height too so he never needs tall tops. Now I know why these were such a low price. Not impressed...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women's Drape Wrap Elastic Hem Tank Top; Brand: ; Review: Love this top!!! I have it in the purple and the black and I love the look it gives my shoulders!!! (Especially the black one) Such a cute top for a night out. Runs a little big since it is loose fitting, so if you don't want to accidentally show too much of the "girls" then I would go a size smaller perhaps. I wear a small to medium size in most tops and have a large chest. I bought them in mediums and was having to fix the chest portion a lot. Next time I would get the small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's Gel-Nimbus 18 Nyc Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE SHOES!!! My feet never hurt after a long shift and they look super cute with my scrubs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MeshMe Womens Diana - Ruched High Waist Midi Pencil Skirt; Brand: MeshMe; Review: Sexy skirt. I paired mine with a cute black top and some heels. Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martildo Fashion, Ladies 3 in 1 Cotton Holiday Vacation Dress; Brand: Martildo; Review: Looks cheap in person. Gave it to my mom. It made me look old whenI put it on. Wasn't impressed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 5 Pair Set of Stainless Steel Round Ball Stud Earrings.; Brand: Glory Stainless; Review: Two of the balls had broken off when I received these. Made do with what I had but didn't want to bother with the refund. Was bummed since they were two different sizes that were broke. Figures...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Bay Women's Strapless Full Length Maxi Dress with Pockets; Brand: Vanilla Bay; Review: Beautiful dress you can make look dressy or casual. PERFECT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roxy Women's Mimosa V Sandals Flip Flop; Brand: ; Review: cute add of color and super comfy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: New World Makati Hotel; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: I had stayed in this hotel than previously noted ( April 2014 ) but it was not included in the selection. Anyway, New World Hotel deserves the accolades it deserves. Being in the high end business district of the Philippines; you expect the kind of service and more so, with a price to match! Very reasonable price for quality. As a 'balikbayan' or an expat; it warms my heart to feel at home and well taken cared of, just like spending your time in a relative's house while you're on vacation. I was very pleased during my stay: great location to dining and shopping, my room with a view, great staff, accommodations beyond my expectations. Please continue the good work! My husband and I will be in the Philippines this May and we've already decided that we give this place another visit. Can't wait!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Discovery Primea; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: We were so glad to have given this fine establishment a try. As a balikbayan traveling with an American husband, it gives me so much pride when Filipino hospitality is being showcased @ it's finest. The place is phenomenal and the service, superb! We may have found a place we call home, away from home. To the staff, kudos! Please keep up the good work. Until our next visit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coron Gateway Hotel Suites; City: Coron Busuanga Island Palawan Province Mimaropa; Review: Though this hotel is @ a convenient location, hence the name, there is really nothing much to say about it. Customer service is meh! We stayed in their Junior suite for 3 days; room is not cleaned daily- didn't see/ have the door sign that says to 'make up or do not disturb'. Shower is horrendous, with no hot water; bath tub is dirty and water pressure so weak it will take the whole day to fill it up! We had an unwelcome 'visitor' that usually shows up @ night during our stay, a dark brown insect about an inch big( you get my drift )that I was able to squash on our 2nd night! Please, I know it's not easy to get rid of them but do spray your rooms before you let another guest/s occupy. I grew up seeing and dealing with these critters but for the uninitiated, very traumatic! The only saving grace and that's why I gave it 2 stars is the restaurant below, Steve's. The food and ambiance is good; the owner even took the time to sit and talk to us. The room and services we expected simply did not live up to what they are advertising.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Mahwah Hotel; City: Mahwah New Jersey; Review: With it's imposing facade and well kept grounds, it would still stand out even amongst other hotels! Kinda reminds me of an out of place fixture in the woods. Feels like you're in Maine or New Hampshire; except when you're in the highway, definitely in a metropolis. Service is nothing out of the extraordinary, room is ok, food is good. This place is great if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in a short while, staying in on weekends...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Met up with friends in San Antonio and booked our stay @ the Drury Plaza. It is an older hotel with decor that harkens back the 30’s with modern convenience incorporated in it. The room decor took me decades back, in a good way. It’s clean and has no off putting smell. Staff is attentive to our requests and the housekeeper assigned in our unit made sure we have ample supplies daily. Love the fact that there’s breakfast buffet and happy hour to keep their guests fed and hydrated all the time. Great customer service! Being able to reach Riverwalk in no time made it very convenient, especially walking in scorching heat! This establishment is close to our points of interests: Riverwalk, The Alamo, various Cathedrals, etc. so we really don’t need to drive around is a bonus. It was a pleasant stay and will book this hotel should we find ourselves again in San Antonio.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Bonne Entente; City: Quebec City Quebec; Review: We’ve been coming to Quebec City for years but never stayed far from the Fort. This year we decided to change that, hence our stay @ Le Bonne Entente. After a long exhausting day exploring this beautiful city, being able to retire in a place like this hotel is a plus! This place offers the kind of tranquility we’re looking for. Customer service is tops. Didn’t get the chance to explore the grounds due to lack of time but we will definitely book this hotel in the near future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk Toasty Slip-On; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable, no break in time. Ordered half size larger to accommodate the fleece lining and heavier weight sock in winter. Skechers are my new favorite brand of shoes, especially the Go Walk model.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk Cozy Slipper; Brand: ; Review: I love these cozy flats....I use them indoors as slippers... with or without socks. As with all my other Skechers GO WALKs...these are exceptionally comfortable! Skechers are my new favorite brand of comfortable and cute shoes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Reggae-Jammin Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Love the Sketcher's GOWALK styles, but these sandals were not as comfortable, seemed to run larger than my usual size 9. I did return the sandals!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timex Women's T2N913 Weekender Mid-Size Slip-Thru Blue Nylon Strap Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: A terrific watch for everyday use....nice size, not too big! Easy to read numerals. The dial is indiglo so it is easy to see at night or in a movie theater. Can purchase extra bands from Amazon for this watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's NU Day Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable loafers....not great support but very comfortable to wear; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Women's Voloomix Vario W Athletic Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I wear these sandals around the house. I ordered a half size down after reading previous reviews and the length is just right. The width isn't a problem since it is Velcro adjusted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life is Good Women's Long Sleeve Crusher Vee Neck Positive T-Shirt (Darkest Blue); Brand: Life is Good; Review: I love the Life is Good long sleeve t-shirts......so soft and comfortable! I use these shirts as a pj top.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Knit Pant with Logo Waistband; Brand: Hanes; Review: My husband is very happy with these pj pants, he says they are very comfortable! They are a bit long but not a problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Free Knight 25L Packable Handy Lightweight Travel Hiking Backpack Daypack; Brand: Free Knight; Review: We took the Free Knight packable nap sack on a recent trip to France. It was was very helpful for day trips, was able to carry sunglasses, small umbrella, a lightweight jacket, snacks. Lightweight and very easy to fold it up when not in use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sag Harbor Women's Long Sleeve Open Front Cardigan; Brand: ; Review: Pretty color pink, very soft fabric. Only complaint is the sleeves by wrists are tight, would be better if there were more stretch in the cuffs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hawaiian Shirt Beach Blouses Top Women Tank Casual Aloha Holiday Daily wear; Brand: ; Review: Really nice shirt......great fabric, beautiful colors, just what I was looking for, wearing to a Luau party!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Authority Women's Silk Touch 3/4 Sleeve Polo; Brand: Port Authority; Review: This shirt fits nicely. The 3/4 sleeves are just right for late spring, early fall weather. I have the light blue and bright green colors, wear them often. Price is right!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NIKE Men's Kawa Slide Athletic Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I like these slides, however they are a little tight, getting better with wear. I usually wear in ladies Nike slides size 8, but they were much tighter, so I tried a mens size 7.....length is fine but top is still a bit tight.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Zoo (Zoo Series); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I RATED THIS BOOK five stars because it reminds me how far we have come and how little we have learned. Humans think they are the only ones that matter. The only ones with brains, and feelings. Their needs above all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb of Atlantis (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher David Petersen Page; Review: I enjoyed the action. Jacks time on the raft had me pulling ng my hair out. Wanting to get through it to have him found.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treasure of the Mayan King; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Zabala Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. I wanted more. I feel that was there with the characters. I wanted to see the treasure. To touch it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Calling of Emily Evans/Julia's Last Hope/Roses for Mama (Women of the West 1-3); Author: Visit Amazon's Janette Oke Page; Review: Enjoyed the story. Emily was very brave to go out by herself. But I wish it had one more chapter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Creatures. by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl; Author: Visit Amazon's Kami Garcia Page; Review: I enjoyed the story so much more than the movie. The movie was good and worth watching but the story was much more spellbinding .l give it an A+'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kingdom (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I really enjoy Clive Cusslers work. The Fargos are a new team. I am going to read a lot more of his books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spartan Gold (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Oh. I do love these books. To those that read this. Buy it, read it. It worth the money. Those of u that would like have adventures and can not like me. This the author for you. GOOD clean reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Protocol: A James Acton Thriller (James Acton Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Robert Kennedy Page; Review: I enjoyed the characters. The story line was quick and entertaining. But I didn't enjoy the bad language. That f______ word didn't add anything to the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Train: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Baker Kline Page; Review: Here I enjoyed the story and the character s. BUT those four letters words weren't needed to get the story line through. I know, I know same old complaint but if only the author s would listen. You don't need to swear to get us to buy you books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell; Author: Visit Amazon's Lilian Jackson Braun Page; Review: Yes read this author. You will the mustash. HA HA You will not be disappointed. Yum yum is lovely. I WAS NOT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 26 Vintage Shawl Knitting Patterns from the 1940's -1960's - Knit Shawls, Knit Stoles, Knit; Author: Visit Amazon's Bookdrawer Page; Review: I am not finished with the book but I am knitting a shawl. Very nice collection of vintage patterns. I am enjoying the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Acorn; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Cooper Page; Review: I know this is a child story BUT I enjoyed it. I want to see what is next. Try it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Dragon (Ben Alderman); Author: Visit Amazon's W D Newman Page; Review: Even if this book is for young adults. The young adult in US all will enjoy book two of Mr. Newman's. It is fast paced and if you read book one you will want to know what happened to the characters. READ IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah's Valley; Author: mrs Sharon Rose Mierke; Review: HOW CAN I TELL OF THIS WONDERFUL STORY WITH OUT GIVING AWAY EVERYTHING. I JUST LOVE IT. IT IS A MUST READ. ONLY ONE THING I CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT IS THAT ENDED TO SOON. JUST READ IT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BRAINRUSH, a Thriller: (Book One); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Bard Page; Review: I GOT INTERESTED IN THE CHARACTERS FROM THE FIRST. I FELT SO SORROW FOR THOSE POOR PEOPLE WHO DIED BECAUSE OF ONE MANS EVIL MIND. THE CONTROL ONE PERSON CAN HAVE OVER OTHERS BECAUSE THEY HAVE MONEY.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Yard (Body Farm); Author: Visit Amazon's Jefferson Bass Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS AUTHOR. THE FACTS AND OTHER INFORMATION Are GREAT. IT KEEPS YOU THERE WITH THE POLICE. You want to know more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidden: Hidden Series Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Lathan Page; Review: I am not a teenager but truly enjoyed this book. I was fun. Great work Ms Lathan. I am looking forward to book. Two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bitten (Otherworld); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelley Armstrong Page; Review: VERY GOOD STORY LINE. ELENA WAS A WHINER. SHE WAS DEALT A ROTTEN HAND BUT LIVE WITH AND GET OVER IT. SHE WANTS A FAMILY BUT WON'T EXCEPT THE ONE SHE GIVEN. EVERYTHING BETTER OVER THE FENCE.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Relic (The Books of Eva I); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Terrell Page; Review: I RATED THIS BOOK A FIVE BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD STORY. THE STORY LINE WAS INTERESTING IN THAT IT MADE ME REMEMBER HOW IT FELT WHEN I WAS IN MY TEENS. HOW I WANTED MORE THAN MY PARENTS WANTED FOR ME. READ IT EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A TEENAGER. YOU WILL LIKE IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Triangle (Unspeakable Things); Author: Visit Amazon's B. V. Larson Page; Review: A very story. Keeps you guessing. Makes you want to own SOME of the magic. I think you will enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death By Chocolate 6 (Josiah Reynolds Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Abigail Keam Page; Review: I STARTED OUT IN THE THIRD BOOK BECAUSE I LOVE CHOCOLATE. IF ONE HAS TO BE MURDERED WHY NOT BY CHOCOLATE. BUT I HAVE FOUND THAT THE BOOK TO VERY ENTERTAINING. NOW I HAVE BOUGHT BOOK ONE. LOOKS VERY MUCH THE SAME.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death By A HoneyBee (Josiah Reynolds Mystery 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Abigail Keam Page; Review: I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. I SHOULD OF STARTED HERE. THIS BOOK ONE. IT GIVES INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED FOR THE OTHER BOOKS. JOSIAH IS A DOWN TO EARTH, OLDER LADY. JUST LIKE ME. START HERE. YOU WILL ENJOY THEM.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frey; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Wright Page; Review: NUMBER ONE OF THREE. WHAT CAN I SAY THAT WILL LET YOU KNOW THAT I ENJOYED READ THIS BOOK WITHOUT TELLING YOU THE STORY. JUST TO WRITE THAT WILL ENJOY THIS AUTHOR AND THE STORY OF FREY. HOW SHE FOUND HER LIFE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Run; Author: Visit Amazon's Patti Larsen Page; Review: You will find this book a little slow at first but you soon get caught up in the story and characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost of Blackwood Lane; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Enslen Page; Review: Have you ever watched a movie or tv show and set there talking to it or I should say the characters. Encouraging them or just telling them don't go into the basement. Well, this is that the of book. You can't bear to read further but want to know what will happen next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ann Rule Presents- Final Exams: True Crime Cases from Cyril Wecht; Author: Cyril H. Wecht; Review: I CAN TELL YOU HOW INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE THIS BOOK IT. I ENJoy SCI SHOWS . YOU WILL ENJOY THESE STORIES. SAD AS they maybe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Librarian (Book One: Little Boy Lost) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Hobbs Page; Review: This is book for children but I found it ENTERTAINING. Read it to your child or buy it for them to read. It puts a new twist on our childhood stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chronicle; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Terrell Page; Review: I would of liked more stories on the main character. It leaves us hanging. Jumps around without explaining in other books. A good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dog Aliens 1: Raffle's Name; Author: Visit Amazon's Cherise Kelley Page; Review: I thought this book was a little silly at first. But I read throughout. I gets better. I explains where UFOs come from. Hey Hey; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armed and Outrageous: An Agnes Barton Mystery (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Johns Page; Review: I JUST LOVE AGGIE AND EL. BUT I do say it was a good thing I started on book 3. I don't know what senior citizens the author worked with but the ones I known were not sex CRAZY and loud about the subject. The Times they grew up in were quiet about the subject. It was for the bedroom. I problem wouldn't of bought the other books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Gift of Ghosts (Tassamara); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Wynde Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. It was well written and kept me interested. But I didn't enjoy the very expedited sex scene. It didn't add to the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead, but Not for Long; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Kinney Page; Review: I started to read this book but my kindle was turning red with all the Gore that was on the page. I f you like blood and guts then you will love this book but for me it was to gory.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A View to Die For (Books To Die For) (Volume 1); Author: Mr Richard W Houston; Review: A ranked this book five stars because you must read it. It is a who done it that keeps you guessing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hole; Author: Visit Amazon's William Meikle Page; Review: YOU HAVE TO READ THIS AUTHOR. THIS IS A GREAT READ. IT WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR CHAIR.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Never Was eBook; Author: Hylton Smith; Review: IF YOU LIKE WHO DONE ITS AND ENJOY TWISH AND TURNS IN A STORY. THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU. YOU WILL NEVER GUESS THE ENDING.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Victim Theory; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Terrell Ballard Page; Review: What can I say. This book can stand on its own. If I say to much it will give it all away. If you like to hate a character but are so wanting to know the end. Here is the story for you. You will want to put it Down but you can't. That is all I can say.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty, Hip & Dead: An Agnes Barton/Kimberly Steele Cozy Mystery (Agnes Barton and Kimberly Steele Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Johns Page; Review: I know you will enjoy this story. You will not guess the ending. I didn't. AGGIE is at it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bigfoot In Tawas: An Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mystery (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Johns Page; Review: I rate this five stars because it keep you guessing. Is there a Bigfoot? Well you will have to read it. Did AGGIE and EL find it? Well I am not going to tell. Ms Johns hasn't let you down. Just read for yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Senior Snoops: An Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mystery (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Johns Page; Review: I haven't read these books by Ms. John's in order SO if you are just starting out try to get them in the order they were written. You will enjoy AGGIE and El s antics. There get themselves into the worest Trouble. READ THEM.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost-in-Law Omnibus #1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jana DeLeon Page; Review: Here I go again. Did I enjoy these three books? Yes. Will you enjoy them also. I believe so. They will tickle your funny bone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Firefly Beach; Author: Visit Amazon's Meira Pentermann Page; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK. IT IS A MUST READ STORY. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW IT GOES. JUST READ IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Origins; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Henrikson Page; Review: Very good book. I enjoyed every page. You will have to read it for yourself. I could go on how well it is written and etc. But it keeps you interested.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful on the Mountain: An Inspiring True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeannie Light Page; Review: ONE WOMEN'S JOURNEY IN A NEW LIFE , FINDING GOD ALONG THE WAY. A EDUCATION FOR ME . I FOUND IT VERY INTERESTING, THE WAY OF LIFE IN THOSE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Extinct; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: A thriller! You will like this book. It takes you on a exciting ride. The language is a little colorful for me but I enjoyed the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Inconvenient Corpse (Grace Cassidy Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Jackie King Page; Review: I FOUND THIS BOOK FULL OF FUN AND A GREAT READ. I THINK YOU WILL ENJOYED THIS BOOK. PLEASE READ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graveyard Shift: (Lana Harvey, Reapers Inc.); Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Roquet Page; Review: I RATED THIS story one star because I found it silly, weird, and down right silly. I couldn't finish it.p; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: A Retelling; Author: Visit Amazon's Brent Saltzman Page; Review: I don't know I'd YOU have read the first Lost World by Mr. Doyle, but I have been a fan for many years. I think you will enjoy this book. It is a retelling of that book. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Tide (Aspen Falls Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Peg Brantley Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS STORY. PLUS IT HAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ANIMALS. WILL READ MORE OF THIS AUTHORS BOOKS. ENJOY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mystery Series Collection (Books 1-3); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Moxham Page; Review: I might not be a child but I feel that I would of ENJOYED these three stories when I was a child. I would recommend the stories to your children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Max and the Gatekeeper; Author: Visit Amazon's James Todd Cochrane Page; Review: I would recommend these stories for your children and if you like to read for fun, read these books. I enjoyed them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hourglass of Souls (Max and the Gatekeeper Book II); Author: Visit Amazon's James Todd Cochrane Page; Review: I LIKED THE FIRST BOOK BUT THIS SECOND BOOK IS VALAINT. VERY GRAPHIC DETAILS. NOT FOR SENSITIVE CHILDREN. PUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT NEVER GETS ANYWHERE.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hexes and X's (Z & C Mysteries Book 3) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Zoey Kane Page; Review: OH YOU WILL ENJOY THIS BOOK. FUNNY!!!! It lives up to its introduction. Who kill whom. It will surprising you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drawn - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's James Hankins Page; Review: Do not! Do not read this book in a darken room a lone. It started out slow. You might figure is it ever going to get on with the plot? Do not read this story in the dark, alone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whisper; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Bray Page; Review: No I could not get to far into this book. It deals with animal and humans cruelty. Very graphic. No; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Magic: A Grace Holliday Mystery (Engineering); Author: Elisabeth C Crabtree; Review: Starts out slow. I wondered if it was going to get there. But it turned out to be really good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Origin; Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Konrath Page; Review: You have to read this story. Unbelievable. Funny and very scary. Ending not thought of. Cant believe it hasn't caught on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holes in the Ground; Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Konrath Page; Review: What can I say. Well written. Not as funny as Origin. But just as scary. Glad it is just a story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dinosaur Four; Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Jones Page; Review: I really liked the story. The characters seemed real to me and wouldn't have guessed the ending. BUT the foul language was REALLY bad. Why do people feel they have to put raw sex and foul language into to a story to make it interesting. I will not be buy any other books by this author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Descendant and the Demon's Fork (Max and the Gatekeeper Book III); Author: Visit Amazon's James Todd Cochrane Page; Review: This was to young for me but teens would enjoy it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dun Lady's Jess; Author: Visit Amazon's Doranna Durgin Page; Review: I think you will enjoy this story. I did. It has a little of everything. It isn't hard to put yourself into this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow; Author: Visit Amazon's Tommy Donbavand Page; Review: who can't help LOVING Doctor Who. Tv. Shows or books. He never gets stale. I can't say to much on his stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bank of the River; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Richan Page; Review: I STARTED THIS STORY BUT QUIT SOON AFTER I OPENED THE PAGES. THAT F_____ word every other sentence. It doesn't have that word any other curse word to sell a book!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Haunted Valley; Author: Visit Amazon's William Jevning Page; Review: I enjoyed this short story. Very interesting. Is it true. I have prime. I am interested in this subject. I am looking for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Search of the Unknown; Author: Visit Amazon's William Jevning Page; Review: Another very interesting read. I not DISAPOINTED. I feel you will enjoy this book if you are interested in Bigfoot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PSIONIC Book One: Wild-born (Adrian Howell's PSIONIC Pentalogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian Howell Page; Review: Well! At first I was getting really bored. Are they ever going to get on with this story. Then I can't take what is happening. Now I bought book two. All I can say is that it is some ride. Buck up. Hang on!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PSIONIC Book Two: The Tower (Adrian Howell's PSIONIC Pentalogy) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian Howell Page; Review: Number two is better than one. No matter your age you will enjoy this book. It picks up where one left off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mateguas Island: A Novel of Terror and Suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Watkins Page; Review: This story is interesting and entertaining. I was pleased with the ending. But no terror. Far to much sexual facts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hologram: A Haunting; Author: Visit Amazon's James Conroyd Martin Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. Clean and wholesome story with a enjoyable tale. THIS COULD OF HAPPENED TO ANY COUPLE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake Monsters; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph A. Citro Page; Review: I found this book scary. R RATED for language and sex. But you will be surprised at the ending. It keeps you guessing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neverland; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Clegg Page; Review: I thought this book was foolish. It ran on and on getting no where. Talk talk. I will not recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ice on the Grapevine: A Hunter Rayne highway mystery (The Hunter Rayne Highway Mysteries) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's R. E. Donald Page; Review: I ranked this book three stars because it goes on and on. Talk and more talk. I would rate it a F. Because the most spoken word is the F word. That seems the most popular adj. Word in it. I didn't finish it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magician's Nephew - Folio Society Hardcover; Author: Visit Amazon's C.S. Lewis Page; Review: I have read this Author over and over again. These books seems to be for children but they are deep in thought. Compare the story with our belief in Jesus Christ. You will find you know the STORY that comes out under the child's story. Read them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Shangri-La: Escape from a Hidden World - A True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitchell Zuckoff Page; Review: I started out DISAPOINTED That wasn't like real story which I loved. But soon got caught up in the history of it. It is not boreing. It is a true story. Read it you may enjoy it. I am not a history person but!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Shangri-La: Escape from a Hidden World; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitchell Zuckoff Page; Review: I started out DISAPOINTED That wasn't like real story which I loved. But soon got caught up in the history of it. It is not boreing. It is a true story. Read it you may enjoy it. I am not a history person but!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 52 Steps to Murder (Dekker Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Demaree Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK GREATLY. VERY FUNNY. A GREAT MYSTERY. I AM GOING TO BUY THE OTHER BOOKS IN SERIES.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extinction Island; Author: Visit Amazon's catt dahman Page; Review: Could you survive? Very interesting to think about. Could you survive if you crashed on this inland. Exciting and mysteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Detective; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Rain Page; Review: I RATED THIS BOOK two stars because I would of rated X. if I could of. Not for anyone that likes books with clean language. Really weird.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Giver (Collins Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois Lowry Page; Review: First I watched the movie. Watched it twice. Then I bought the book. I liked the book better. It is a good read for all the ages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Blue; Author: Visit Amazon's Lois Lowry Page; Review: I gave this book and the others five stars because I enjoyed them so much. It is a must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Chesler Page; Review: Walking dead. Blood. Gore. If you like these things you will love this book. Plus that hated f work used liberty.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seal Cove; Author: Visit Amazon's DiVitto Kelly Page; Review: I began to wonder if there was a pilot. But half way through the book it found it. It speaks a lot about Seal Cove. And the people. You wonder where this monster on the covers comes it. Surprise it does.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cats that Surfed the Web (The Cats that . . . Cozy Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Anne Golden Page; Review: I WOULD GIVE THIS STORY AND THE Author TEN Stars if I could. I like it that well. Read it. You will enjoy it also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cats that Told a Fortune (The Cats that . . . Cozy Mystery) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Anne Golden Page; Review: Thank you for a clean ENTERTAINING read. It is worth your time to read this set of stories. Each book she has written are funny, and keeps you interested right up to the end. Please read this story about cats and murder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cats that Played the Market (The Cats that . . . Cozy Mystery) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Anne Golden Page; Review: KAREN please write number five. Love these stories. I want a cat. These book at so much fu There is romance but clean tender and loving.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Medium; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter John Page; Review: I gave this book five stars because I enjoyed it. The characters were interesting and fun. The story line had a turn in it I was expecting. Read it for yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts; Author: Visit Amazon's Noel Hynd Page; Review: DON'T READ THIS IN THE DARK OR A LONE. Excellent book for a good scare. The characters are well developed and the plot builds and builds. You will not Guess how it turns out. Check it out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dog Called Homeless; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Lean Page; Review: This is a nice little story. Very nice ending. Heart warming tale. You will enjoy it. I rate it five stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black: A Deep Sea Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul E. Cooley Page; Review: I gave this book three stars. I enjoyed the story. It was action packed. The character's were well developed. A great ending. But a big but is that authors don't have to use foul language to get it's point crossed. Why did I read a book that uses this language? Because I got hooked on the story line.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Solomon's Mines: Complete and Unabridged (Puffin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Rider Haggard Page; Review: love these classics. Takes some greeting use to the way they talk but they are great. If you can buy a copy of this book and other classic author's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aztec Gold: (Alicia Myles 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Leadbeater Page; Review: What can I say. Our lady Alicia is no lady. She needs a attitude adjustment. I say more. I know I didn't enjoy her always coursing. About her fellow Comrade.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cave Girl: Library Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Edgar Rice Burroughs Page; Review: I never get tired of Edger Rice Burroughs stories. I thought I had read all his books until I found this one. It is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Land of Hidden Men; Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs; Review: I thought that I had read most of Edge Rice Burroughs work but haven't. even began. I wrote over 60 books or stories. Just love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Journey to the Centre of the Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Verne Page; Review: Five stars ten stars. Very good. A MUST read. Classic. I have read many books with this title but this one is the father of scifi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Solomon's Mines: Complete and Unabridged (Puffin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Rider Haggard Page; Review: Well more than five stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Drinks; Author: Visit Amazon's Hannie P Scott Page; Review: I liked the recipes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homemade Pudding; Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Hallas Page; Review: Nice recipes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Search of the Castaways; Or, The Children of Captain Grant; Author: ; Review: Five stars are not enough. A wonderful tale. A great tour of three countries. I wish this story not to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kibble Talk (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Port Page; Review: You will love this book. It is for all animal lovers. Hilarious, fun and down right enjoyable. For all ages. Want some kibble? I do! He he; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Underground City: The Child of the Cavern or The Black Indies; Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Verne Page; Review: Jules Verne hasn't let us down here. Started out slow but it soon picked us interest. I enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sourdough Wars (A Rebecca Schwartz Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Smith Page; Review: Couldn't get interested in it; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miramont's Ghost; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Hall Page; Review: Couldn't get interested in it; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Predator X; Author: Visit Amazon's CJ Waller Page; Review: I gave this book four stars because of the bad language. That doesn't improve the story. At first I got bored with all the people fighting. They were to be bright people. But they acted worse than two years old. As I said surprises around every corner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Comes to Town (A Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's K.J. Emrick Page; Review: Five stars. I can relate to Darcy. But I don't get in trouble like Darcy. I would go into others lives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creatures: Teddi McCoy Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brookover Page; Review: I would of given this book Five or more stars but the bad language is bad. The worse. If you read it you will see. It has a s at u twist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ancient Breed; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brookover Page; Review: Five stars. Very scary and you will be kept guessing. The language is much better thank you. Some twist and turns.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Burial Ground: Teddi McCoy Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brookover Page; Review: Five stars for the story. Three stars for the language. Please write one where Teddy doesn't turn the air blue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fossil; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brookover Page; Review: Hay guys and girls. You will enjoy this book. I couldn't put it down. Vampires. Munitions. Monsters. Secrets. Treasures. Scary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Echoes; Author: Visit Amazon's Joanne Pence Page; Review: I gave this book five stars because I enjoyed this story very much. It went way beyond . Please read. It is clean and a fun read .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danger in Cat World; Author: Visit Amazon's Nina Post Page; Review: Here is a great read and fun. Thank you for writting a clean story that is fun. Has surprising ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aunty Lee's Delights: A Singaporean Mystery (The Aunty Lee Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Ovidia Yu Page; Review: This story started out slow. Lots of repeat dialogue. As you read on the story starts to get more interesting. A surprise ENDING.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Auraria: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Westover Page; Review: This story leads you down the road of different people and other folks. I think you will enjoy it. With its way of ending. Please read it. Our hero is a hard working little man. Loyal to his employer and forgives him of his weakness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brutal Brulee (Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Leighann Dobbs Page; Review: I gave this book five stars because I enjoyed the characters. The plot move right along but it was to short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Beast; Author: Visit Amazon's Luke Phillips Page; Review: I enjoyed this novel so very much. It was like being there myself. Thank you Mr. Phillips! I love animals and thrillers. Would love to have another book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pineapple Lies: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book One (Pineapple Port Cozy Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Vansant Page; Review: I gave this novel four stars because it had a very slow and dull start. BUTT! Soon picked up speed and turned out to be a fun read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sasquatch Moon (The Moon Watchers) (Volume 1); Author: R. Stone; Review: Five stars. Love this novel. It moved right along. You will never believe the ending. Believable characters. Liked the way Stone put it in first person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Battle (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Hunter Page; Review: A good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Seas Honeymoon (An Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mystery) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Johns Page; Review: Funny and full of surprises; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan the Terrible; Author: Visit Amazon's Edgar Rice Burroughs Page; Review: I forgot how Burroughs repeats over and over; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost on a Mountain in Maine; Author: Visit Amazon's Donn Fendler Page; Review: This is a story of a boy lost in the Maine woods. It was for a much younger group but I enjoyed the book. Being lost through the eyes of a young person. A good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guarded (May Hollow Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Correll Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. Is there other about what happens to these people? I hope so!! You must read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Limit; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Preston Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. It was a little slow at the beginning. The story line ended exciting. But the language could be cleaned up. I don't see how that f word improved the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Rift: An Action Adventure Sci-Fi Horror set in Antarctica; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Hammott Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. What a imagination this author has. I feel that you will enjoy reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saber Tooth (Dawn of Mammals) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lou Cadle Page; Review: The best book of the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bones of the Lost; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Reichs Page; Review: I liked her tv show better; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, parts one and two. [Based on the original new story by J.J.; Author: J K; Tiffany, John & Thorne, Jack Rowling; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price; Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day; Review: A must read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl of Great Price; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Smith Page; Review: A must read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Origins: Revelations; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Storey Page; Review: To many stories going on at a time. Where were they headed??; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Beyond the Shadows; Author: Visit Amazon's JJ Crane Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. The author built the story line to a peak. Then let come crashing forward. Very exciting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Genesis Conspiracy; Author: Visit Amazon's James D. Prescott Page; Review: Starts out kinda slow but stick with it and you be glad you did. Could answer a few questions you may have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah A Denzil Page; Review: I found the story very good. The characters are well developed and believable. One large complaint. The language was very corase. I can't say this to many times. Authors you do not have to use that F word to sell your book!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witch at Heart: A Jinx Hamilton Witch Mystery Book 1 (The Jinx Hamilton Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliette Harper Page; Review: I rate this book five stars because it is a good read. Love the characters and the plot. You can't go wrong on reading it. A nice book, clean and entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark, Witch & Creamy (BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE Mysteries ~ Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.Y. Hanna Page; Review: Love this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witch at Odds: A Jinx Hamilton Mystery Book 2 (The Jinx Hamilton Mysteries) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliette Harper Page; Review: Another great read. Love those characters. Usually after reading the second book I am sick of the store because the Authort has said the same thing over again using different people .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witch at Odds (A Jinx Hamilton Mystery Book 2) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Juliette Harper Page; Review: Another great read. Love those characters. Usually after reading the second book I am sick of the store because the Authort has said the same thing over again using different people .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witch at Last: A Jinx Hamilton Mystery Book 3 (The Jinx Hamilton Mysteries) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliette Harper Page; Review: W slow start but another great read. Number three and I want more. I think you will be entertained when reading about Jinx's activities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sub-Sahara; Author: Visit Amazon's Ethan Arkwright Page; Review: Disappointed! Looking forward to more about the pyramid. To much on killing and war. I guess if you like that kind of thing it was good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Witch on First: A Jinx Hamilton Mystery Book 4 (The Jinx Hamilton Mysteries) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliette Harper Page; Review: Here I am again raveing on about these books. Just enjoy them so much. You must start at book one. And when you do, you will want to read book two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unsuspecting Mage: Book One of the Morcyth Saga; Author: Brian Pratt; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buried (Twisted Cedar Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Carmichael Page; Review: I enjoyed this book greatly. It left me wanting to read more. In fact I just bought book two. Buy it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: exposed (Twisted Cedar Mysteries Book 3) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's C.J. Carmichael Page; Review: I just love these books. The characters are so real! I want to reach out and comfort the characters. My heart ached for them. Please read them. You will love them also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Accelerati Trilogy, Book One Tesla's Attic (The Accelerati Trilogy, Book One); Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Shusterman Page; Review: I am not a youth but this book was a fun read. I think you guys will enjoy it. Great characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loch: A Dane Maddock Adventure (Dane Maddock Adventures) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's David Wood Page; Review: Very good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Cyborg (Bound by Her) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nellie C. Lind Page; Review: R rated. Looks like a good read but very dareing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Starbucks 2013 You Are Here Collection, Seattle Mug 14 oz; Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item and price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks Hawaii - You Are Here Collection Coffee Mug with Rainbow and Diamond Head (011023931); Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks Coffee Mug, You Are Here Collection, Boston, 14 Oz; Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item and price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alaska Starbucks You Are Here Collectors Mug 14 Ounce; Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks You Are Here Collection Canada Mug 011036487; Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks Orlando City Ceramic Coffee Mug "You are here" series cup; Brand: Frog Studio Home; Review: Great item and price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks Coffee 2013, You are here collection, North Carolina Mug, 14 oz.; Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item and price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks Portland Oregon Coffee Mug You Are Here Collection 14 ounces; Brand: Starbucks; Review: Great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iBasso D-Zero MK2 D0-MKII Dual WM8740 DAC Portable Headphone Amplifier with 3.5mm Stereo to RCA Connection Kit; Brand: iBasso; Review: Low profile and small. Packs a big punch from a compact sized and portable amplifier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everki Titan Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Backpack Fits Up to 18.4-Inch Laptops (EKP120); Brand: Everki; Review: Nice well mad backpack. I haven't used it yet to fly. I want to test the cool laptop compartment that is supposed to be TSA/ Airport security friendly. Everything is organized well and you have several compartments to carry everything you need for school, travel, or leisure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WD 4TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0040BBK-NESN [Old Model]; Brand: Western Digital; Review: Great 4 TB hard drive. The size is perfect and only slightly larger than the 1 TB. Easy installation. The optional rubber bumper protection wrap is nice and low profile. It will protect the drive nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic UP-2 Universal Pockets Medium - Blue; Brand: Case Logic; Review: Just large enough to fit a full sized iPod and a Head Phone amplifier inside of a plush padded bag. Nice for air travel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garmin fnix 3, Sapphire; Brand: Garmin; Review: Everything you need for a good price. This watch is sweet! It does everything I need and more. Easy to use. Simple to go through all of the menus and setting. Looks great too. The watch face is large, so if you have really small wrists, get another model or wait for the Fenix 5 to come out with different sizes. The metal watch band is easy to remove and install with the provided nut drivers. Good heart rate monitor with strap included as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Hard Carrying Case for My Passport Essential; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: The passport fits in the case perfectly with space for extra cables and/ or accessories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Replacement Watch Bands - Black; Brand: Garmin; Review: Great replacement band. OEM. Easy installation and removal. Everything you need is included.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WD Grip Pack for My Passport Ultra 2TB with USB 3.0 Cable, Fuchsia (WDBFMT0000NPM-NASN); Brand: Western Digital; Review: Easy to install. Adds a little protection to your external hard drive. The extra USB 3.0 cable is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FiiO Right-Angle 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable (L17); Brand: FiiO; Review: Perfect size for when your portable headphone amplifier is carried next to your DAC music player. Well made. Tight fit. No static.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polaroid Cube+ 1440p Mini Lifestyle Action Camera with Wi-Fi & Image Stabilization (Red); Brand: Polaroid; Review: These cubes are cool. Much smaller than they appear on websites. Easy to use. Make sure you format your SD cards first. Once this is done, no issues with the cards. Cube charges up fairly quick. High quality photos and video. Much smaller footprint than a GoPro. The magnet is pretty powerful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JVC HARX500 Full-Size Headphones (Silver); Brand: JVC; Review: These work marvellously for my old television, it makes it sound like a symphony for real. A great privacy feature too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung UN28H4000 28-Inch 720p LED TV (2014 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: Have not had much luck lately ordering online. Bought this for my elderly Mother who immediately told me it was too small. Sigh. So because I could not afford to buy her a theater size tv, I took it home to hopefully make some use of it myself. I did not really need a new tv, but mine is old, so I tried it out. Lo and behold, and be warned, there is another Samsung 32 inch in the living room, and could not use this tv, due to the remotes turning both the tvs off and on at the same time. Something I had not thought of, oh dear. One of the tvs is for my sons gaming devices. So if I wanted to watch my tv, it would also control his tv. I read up here on Amazon, and I found that others had used tape to tape part of the remote, so this problem would be solved hopefully. But I had reservations about that, even though it may work, so I am going to use it in my bedroom as a tv for there, and I also then ordered the Amazon Fire TV device to hook up to it. So all in all, problem solved, but what a mess. I have only just turned the tv on and viewed the picture, and it is beautiful, other than the unforseen problem of the two tvs of the same brand and the remotes controlling both of them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MONSTER MC CLNKIT HM-GO Screenclean Dual Pack; Brand: NEWBEING; Review: This product is beautiful. It leaves the new hd tv screens with not a mark on them. No smears and very good for all delicate electronics. And suprisingly good for cleaning glasses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trisonic Telephone Extension Cord Phone Cable Foot, 50ft, White; Brand: Trisonic; Review: Wow this cord is amazingly long, even too long, but thats okay can always wind it up what is not needed. Worked beautifully, would purchase again if needed.; 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: This cable is beautiful and much more durable than the comcast one that was provided, always too short. I purchased another one too, and it is fantastic. Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50ft Modular Cable de extensin, Ivory; Brand: Trisonic; Review: Wow this cord is amazingly long, even too long, but thats okay can always wind it up what is not needed. Worked beautifully, would purchase again if needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C&E 30S1-01260 2 x RCA Male, 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Female, Y-Cable 6-Inch Gold Plated Connector; Brand: C&E; Review: This cable has allowed me to use my headphones with my Vizio tv. There is absolutely no problem with this item. I am very happy with it. Quality is fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NuPro Fire Screen Protector Kit (2-Pack) (5th Generation - 2015 release), Anti-Glare; Brand: Nupro; Review: I was so lucky when I put this on and I have an extra one too for my Fire 7. I managed to put it on with no bubbles. There are a little few air pockets around the frame but I don't care about that. Nothing wrong with these at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics ANC Foldable Bluetooth Headphones Durable Over Ear Headphones with Soft Protein Ear Pads; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: What an absolute bargain, I say! So happy with this and quality is superb. It even comes with an extended warranty when you receive it. Such a handy little thing. No longer am I trying to watch movies with the tablet flat out in bed. So awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2win2buy Stylus for Touchscreen Devices, Kindle, Kindle Fire; Brand: 2win2buy; Review: What a wonderful bargain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3.5mm Female Stereo to Dual RCA 6 inch Male Red & White Audio Adapter Cable Pack of 2; Brand: WOVTE; Review: This was not good for me, nothing wrong with the product but I could not use it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3SZ 11.6-Inch Laptop (Intel Celeron N2840 Dual-Core Processor,2 GB RAM,16 GB Solid State Drive,Chrome), White; Brand: Acer; Review: My son loves this little laptop, cant get him off it. It is really beautiful too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie Dragon Touch X10 /10.6" Fusion5 108 Folio Case; Brand: Fintie; Review: Fine quality and lovely looking case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie Folio Case for Fire HD 10 (Previous Generation - 5th); Brand: Fintie; Review: A very nice and lovely case good quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 30 PACK; Brand: MagicFiber; Review: These cloths are fabulous. No need to use any cleaner with them and perfect for all my electronics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Strip USB dodocool Surge Protector Long Cord Multiple Outlet Adapter USB Charging Station with 4 Outlets and 20W 4; Brand: dodocool; Review: I would love to buy another one of these very soon. It is perfect and organizes all my electronics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Electronics UBD-K8500 3D Wi-Fi 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player (2016 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: No trouble at all with this player. It really compliments the 4K TV. I don't know much about technical aspects, but it sure makes those 4K videos pop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung UN65KS8000 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2016 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: I don't know much about specs or tech, but this tv has made our life very different. It is like I have never seen a television before. The shows and movies are magnificent and really pop out of the screen. I am in love with this television and hope it is not listening to us haha, but hey, its worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Vampire Files, Volume One; Author: Visit Amazon's P. N. Elrod Page; Review: Finally! Books written from a regular guy's point of view. We see a logical procession of events for a man that finds himself waking up dead on a Michigan beach. What do you do? You never expected to die at the hands of the mob. All the things his missing lover told him is his only hope for survival. How to get on with your new "life" and get even with his murderers. How to win new friends and influence people. Jack learns to survive and finds himself trying to fit into a new life without his old friends and family learning the truth. Good set. Hope to see more of his adventures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Technique of Teneriffe Lace; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Stillwell Page; Review: Great book to both learn the history and the basics of making teneriff lace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Priscilla Craft Book Library: 50 Books knit crochet beading tatting lace D105; Author: Visit Amazon's GeekaMedia Page; Review: Some of the pages of the books on the cd are fuzzy and unreadable. Considering the many varied books that are included, it is still worth the $ spent for this cd.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery and Needlepoint (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace); Author: Visit Amazon's Federico Vinciolo Page; Review: A history, no patterns.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Herald-Mage (Magic's Pawn, Magic's Promise, Magic's Price); Author: Visit Amazon's Mercedes Lackey Page; Review: One of my favorites with all the set in one book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Soldier wounded searching for Bergdahl dies; Abstract: Allen's unit was ambushed when they were looking for Bergdahl after he deserted his base in 2009; Category: news
Title: A day without teachers: 32,000+ educators in Chicago are on strike. Here's why; Abstract: Chicago Public Schools teachers went on strike Thursday morning, seeking smaller class sizes, more support staff and a pay raise.; Category: news
Title: Lawsuits, payouts, opioids crisis: what happened to Johnson & Johnson?; Abstract: The household name has been hit in recent years with product misfires and court judgments challenging public trust and investor faith; Category: finance
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Why the Economy Might Not Sway 2020 Voters; Abstract: Americans' views of the economy have become so hardened along partisan lines that the economy may matter less in next year's presidential election than in the past.; Category: finance
Title: 2 people robbed, assaulted at Tower Grove Park Monday afternoon; Abstract: Two 17-year-old boys are suspected robbing and assaulting two men in Tower Grove Park Monday afternoon. Police responded to the par, around 3:40 p.m. where a 30-year-old man and a 21-year-old man said they were approached by two teens who assaulted them and took their property. One of the victims was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police said they found both robbers and took them into custody. The incident is being investigated as a...; Category: news
Title: What I Wish My Dad Told Me More Growing Up, According to 10 Men; Abstract: There's always more to say.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Man in critical condition after shooting near City Museum; Abstract: A man is in critical condition after a shooting in downtown St. Louis early Friday morning. The shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. in the 700 block of N 15th Street, near the City Museum. A witness told 5 On Your Side a white car pulled up next to another car and fired two shots inside. The suspect reversed their car down 15th Street and crashed into two parked cars. Two men jumped out of the car, grabbed something out of the backseat and...; Category: news
Title: As Warren Gains in Race, Wall Street Sounds the Alarm; Abstract: Warren's rise in the Democratic primary polls is rattling bankers, investors and their affluent clients, who see in the Massachusetts senator a formidable opponent who could damage not only their industry but their way of life.; Category: finance
Title: St. Louis aldermen seeking to overturn a public vote on ward reduction; Abstract: mayor lyda krewson opposes a re-vote.. She already threatened to veto a similar bill last year.; Category: news
Title: Cold weather: 70% of the country will experience freezing temperatures this week; Abstract: Roughly 70% of the US will experience freezing temperatures this week as an Arctic blast hits two thirds of the country. Over 240 million people are under winter warnings, watches and advisories.; Category: weather | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Electronic Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now! (Teach Yourself Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Morton Manus Page; Review: well written, simple and easy instructions for the beginner. I use it daily and I am starting to be able to play the basics. Recommend for beginners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snowbound; Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Crouch Page; Review: I have not found a book by blake crouch I do not like. this one is no exception. hate to finish it , but can't wait to see how it ends; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uganda Be Kidding Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Handler Page; Review: started out okay, then turned into a self promoting blather. I quit reading it about halfway through. not my taste.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Origin; Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Konrath Page; Review: Love this story, - just when you thought you knew what was happening - a new twist. could not put this one down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Love God's Sense of Humor; I Just Wish He'd Let Me in on the Joke; Author: Visit Amazon's Stan Toler Page; Review: Bought the hardcover as a gift, - took a peek - had to order it for myself. wonderfully written , great guidance through God's word. Mr Toler knows how to write.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The List; Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Konrath Page; Review: amazing story - would love to see a sequel. could not put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Sour: A Jack Daniels Mystery (A Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's J. A. Konrath Page; Review: love the story. kept me riveted til the end; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bloody Mary (Jack Daniels Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's J. A. Konrath Page; Review: Amazing story teller. Can hardly wait to finish this one so I can start the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Shack; Author: Wm. Paul Young; Review: I just finished "The Shack" while on a ski trip with my elder son. I had to make him drive the entire 10 hours to northern Vermont, I could not put this book down. I found the author's view of the Trinity fascinating and God's relationship with man refreshing. We ALL have misconceptions of who God actually is, his plan for humanity, his overwhelminmg love for us, and the consequences of the freedom he gives us. I would hope everyone, Christian and non Christian alike, will take the time to read this book and gain a better understanding of God's "Will" for his greatest creation; US.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Altenberg 16: An Expos of the Evolution Industry; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzan Mazur Page; Review: Although I enjoyed the book, I found the title misleading. I went into the reading of this expecting an overview of the meeting held, and a summary of their opinions updating recent thoughts on evolution. Really, this book is a cross-reference to many thoughts on evolution from an experts point of view, with an emphasis on self assembly. The interviews contained therein, place less emphasis on natural selection as the major process behind evolution in light of works by many investigators whose works are not well accepted in the current environment. The author tries to highlight suppression of data by the major players for various and sundry reasons. Information passed on to the public is therefore colored by those whose influence is greastest. Some have associated this author with creationism, which is far from the truth. I found the overview of evolution enjoyable in light of the academic in-fighting that occurs and of which most people are unaware.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intelligent Design Uncensored: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to the Controversy; Author: Visit Amazon's William A. Dembski Page; Review: I keep waiting for some literature from the arena of Apologetics or Intelligent Design to present an argument not written from the strengths of its opposing viewpoint. After having read "Intelligent Design Uncensored", I will have to wait a little longer. The problem with ID in general is not its principal, but its arguments from a lack of hard data. Dembski's arguments based on scientific principles are short-lived in this work and quickly turn into a political platform. Either one would be fine alone. However, I went into this book believing there was going to be a presentation based on something more than highlighting those issues of Materialism with which Dembski takes exception. Although, his points may be taken as valid as line item issues, he jumps to too many areas of study in too short a fashion to make this book seem anything more than a series of quick subject discussions lacking any real substance. If someone wants a quick overview of ID without any bells or whistles, please read this book. This is not the book for someone seeking a more in depth discussion of the issues surrounding evolution versus intelligent design.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Darwin Got Wrong; Author: Jerry Fodor; Review: I found the text somewhat difficult to plow through at first. This is definitely an easier read for someone with a strong background in behavioral science, rather than in the wet sciences. Drawing on lessons from the Skinnerian model of behavior, Fodor and Palmarini embark on a journey to show not that the science behind evolution is incorrect, but that the rationale behind the conclusions from that science is faulty. Highlighting areas of evidence where adaptationism is simply not applicable to the overall scheme of evolution, Fodor and Palmarini argue that natural selection has provided no more than a historical narrative of what was and is rather than acting as a descriptive mechanism of the generation of phenotypic traits. They argue that the ecologic niche an organism occupies may be nothing more than circumstantially linked to the phenotypic outcome of the organism rather than being causative to that phenotype. One area of evidence they provide for their argument is in the inability of natural selection to distinguish between traits that provide fitness as opposed to accompanying traits that may not add to the organisms fitness in that ecologic niche. The authors also review newer data from the realm of molecular biology to illustrate the endogenous constraints on random mutation that exist within the organisms biochemical structure. I found this work interesting from a number of viewpoints. First, I am not used to philosophers engaging in the mechanism of science to the depth that these authors attempt to do. This personally, has provided fresh insight into the ramifications of analyzing data from a different perspective. It also has highlighted for me an undercurrent of fear of confrontation within the scientific community as "Holy Icons", like natural selection, are questioned for their legitimacy and validity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of the Old Testament God?; Author: Alden Thompson; Review: Many uncomfortable questions arise when discussing and or just reading the events of the old testament. Is God schizophrenic, angry, vengeful, and genocidal as skeptics propose? Can we really face the questions and answer them honestly or do we just need to shy away from the old testament and focus on the new covenant? Alden Thompson is unafraid and tackles these issues head on for us. Thompson is a professor of theology at Walla Walla College in Washington state and approaches these uncomfortable issues as any diligent scholar should; with a critical eye and an indepth undestanding of the culture, politics, and economies of the time period in question. Thompson also reviews the old testament through the eyes of the authors. Westerners have a tendency to view things from a very narrow point of reference, that of western culture, education, and moral values. This is the biggest mistake we can make in trying to make sense of writings from the middle east 3000 years old. As Thompson points out, the old testament is subject to misinterpretation and misapplication by contemporary readers who for the most part, are casual biblical readers and not students of the content. For anyone who is afraid to open what many consider a door to a dark room, this book will illuminate your understanding of the old testament. For those who would use the events of the old testament to discredit religion, you are about to receive an edification to your knowledge base. This book can be hard to come by and be a tad expensive as it has been out of print since the 1980"s. It can be purchased through one of Amazon's book sellers, but can run upward of $50-60. It is in paperback, so the condition can be rough. Despite these bumps, this 130 page book is well worth the expense and effort to buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grand Design; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Hawking Page; Review: The title of the book, "The Grand Design", belies the actual content between the covers. This work is an elementary description of current cosmologic thought on the origins of the universe in terms readily understandable by most layman. However, Hawkings and Mlodinow seem to make this their holy grail quest to disprove the existence of God. The proof of God is a philosophic argument without direct observations available for comment by the scientific community. The same can be said for the M-theory. As the authors point out, the "theory" has yet to be confirmed by observations. The history of the development of this theory is nicely laid out by the authors, making note of the fact that it requires "renormalization" to make the possible answers fit the observations. This is what is otherwise known as fudging. The lack of direct observations, required by scientific determinism rather than faith, seems to pose no problem to the authors in having the world accept M-theory as the equation describing the "Grand Design". The authors attempt to solve the greatest philosophic question of the universe by having the readers believe mathematics is the universal truth rather than being a means to an end. This is the crux of the problem with this work. As Fodor and Palmarini pointed out in their book, "What Darwin Got Wrong", it is not that the science behind the apparent evidence is wrong, but that the conclusions drawn from those observations are misinterpreted and misapplied. I would have enjoyed the book more if it had dealt more with the history and science of cosmology, rather than the philosophic conclusions drawn from the lack of direct observation supporting a theory in need of physical proof.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There Is a God: How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Antony Flew Page; Review: Socrates insisted that one must follow the evidence wherever it leads them. Antony Flew was raised in England in a religious household. His father was an academician and theologian. By the age of 15, Flew was an atheist. His long and distinguished career allowed him to associate with the greatest philosophic minds of his time. In his 80's, a life-time of searching and following the evidence led him back to theism. He could no longer resist the logical conclusion his data acquisition had provided. Antony Flew's autobiography is an interesting tale of one man's life long journey for the ultimate answer. This book is a must read for anyone who has taken part in this debate, regardless of where they currently stand on the issue. Flew provides clarity of thought from both sides of the fence, having been inimately involved in both sides. Importantly as well, are the references he provides that add additional edification to both arguments. To me, this is always the hidden gift in any literary work, uncovering additional resources to broaden the perspective. This comes in hardcover and adds nicely to ones library.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief; Author: Visit Amazon's Francis S. Collins Page; Review: The Language of God is a brief excursion of the journey taken by Francis Collins through science and faith. Dr Collins headed the Genome Project. He was raised by Yale educated parents who moved the family to a 95 acre farm in West Virginia, where he was home schooled, and raised in the arts. His career path through science led him to atheism until his medical training was well underway. An epiphany-like experience with a patient led him to search for answers science could not provide. Dr Collins presents a fresh and coherent argument for the hand in hand relationship between faith and science that neither creationism nor intelligent design can muster. He gives clear reasoning why science alone cannot allow us to know the deeper meaning to life's mysteries. Yet, Dr Collins is a firmly established scientist of great renown. He explains his rationale for and affirms his belief that science allows us to examine the glory of God's creation with the tools man has developed over the centuries in order to unravel nature's inner workings. Dr Collins also explains the obvious weaknesses of creationism and intelligent design, while pointing out how these philosophies may have actually hurt ones search for answers through faith. Very specifically, Dr Collins addresses the issue of evolution in great detail from a molecular perspective. Understanding the mechanisms of the natural world around us is an important message Dr Collins brings home with clarity. He is also clear that this in no way interferes with the belief in an all knowing and loving creator. In fact, he makes the point that knowing our natural world helps us to better understand our creator. A read well worth the time. Particularly for those who struggle trying to reconcile science and faith.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God and Stephen Hawking: Whose Design Is It Anyway?; Author: Visit Amazon's John C Lennox Page; Review: When I first read Grand Design by Stephen Hawking, I was struck by how much emphasis he placed on trying to disprove the existence of God rather than explaining M theory in terms easily understood by all. Apparently I was not the only one who saw that Hawking was using his book to put forth his "philosophy", although he claims philosophy is dead. Lennox cuts through Hawking's comments like so many hot knives through butter. Not only does he demonstrate the nature of Hawking's contradictions on philosophy and his erroneous conclusions of creation based on shotty and misplaced arguments, he makes short work of Hawking's scientific conclusions concerning the strength of M theory's legitimacy. Hawking too quickly has held M theory as the "Holy Grail" for science forgetting to mention it is untestable. A point Lennox elaborates upon with great clarity. I found this book enjoyable and honest. It is only 96 pages long, but written in an understandable and concise fashion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gunning for God: Why the New Atheists are Missing the Target; Author: Visit Amazon's John C Lennox Page; Review: Gunning For God by John Lennox, is yet but another sterling work by this very thoughtful Oxford Mathematician who clearly has the Atheist's number. His chief target seems to be fellow Oxfordian, Richard Dawkins. Lennox addresses the points of contention for theism brought forward by TNA, on what they consider their own turf; science and reason. In doing so, he not only demonstrates why there is coherence between science and religion, but illuminates the empty nature of the TNA's argument for the existence of a creator. Dr Lennox is no pansy Apologist. He highlights the fallacious and unscientific nature of the TNA's arguments, showing their approach to religious criticism to be no more than ridicule, mockery, and misrepresentation. I thoroughly enjoy his thoughtful approach and understanding to the science versus religion debate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: I have recently discovered N.T.Wright as one of those writers whose work I cannot put aside. In my opinion, he has an acumen for the works of the bible that far exceeds any other writer to date. He astutely approaches his interpretation of the ancient works from the perspective of the author. Considering their culture, politics, and core beliefs. This gives a fresh landscape for our understanding of these works. "Simply Jesus", is a re-evaluation of our impressions of Christ, his purpose, mission, and teachings from the perspective of not only the culture that gave rise to him, but of Christ's own understanding of his purpose as the true temple where heaven and earth overlap. Wright's vision helps to strip away the parochial attitudes we often have of Jesus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?; Author: John Lennox; Review: John Lennox, in my opinion, is the most influential writer in the science versus religion debate on the planet. Unlike his adversary, Richard Dawkins, Lennox knows every aspect of his subject in depth. Once again, he exposes Dawkins for his stark lack of academic approach to a subject that has brought him world wide recognition as the Prince of the New Atheists. Lennox unveils the falsehood of the materialist's argument from the viewpoint of biology, cosmology, mathematics, and philosophy. He demonstrates once again, that the crux of the issue is between materialism and theism, not science and religion. Dr Lennox's approach is methodologic, precise, informed, and impeachable. This is the definite work to show the hollow logic and meager belief of the New Atheist movement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Greene Page; Review: I found this book to be an absolute must for anyones library. Brian Greene develops the story of string theory from its beginnings with Newtonian physics, through Einstein's theories of relativity, to the problems uncovered in quantum mechanics in a clear and completely understandable fashion. Greene is diligent in elaborating the details of string theory and its implications for understanding our universe. He also highlights the lack of experimental evidence detailing the theory's most profound predictions thus giving an honest and scientific explanation of the theory's current state of affairs as a theory of everything. His delivery allows the layman to understand what scientists hope the theory can provide while pointing out what obstacles still need to be overcome. I found this book has deepened my understanding of the current thoughts on the fabric of our universe and has sparked interest for further study and edification on my part.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Universe : Superstrings, Hidden Dimentions, and The Quest for the Ultimate Theory; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Greene Page; Review: I found this book to be an absolute must for anyones library. Brian Greene develops the story of string theory from its beginnings with Newtonian physics, through Einstein's theories of relativity, to the problems uncovered in quantum mechanics in a clear and completely understandable fashion. Greene is diligent in elaborating the details of string theory and its implications for understanding our universe. He also highlights the lack of experimental evidence detailing the theory's most profound predictions thus giving an honest and scientific explanation of the theory's current state of affairs as a theory of everything. His delivery allows the layman to understand what scientists hope the theory can provide while pointing out what obstacles still need to be overcome. I found this book has deepened my understanding of the current thoughts on the fabric of our universe and has sparked interest for further study and edification on my part.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Justification - God's Plan & Paul's Vision; Author: N. T. Wright (Tom Wright); Review: N.T. Wright did his Doctoral thesis on Romans. It shows. The most important accomplishment Wright does for his readers is to see scripture through the eyes of the authors, being as little contaminated by later translators as possible. The ability to view scripture this way makes it dance with colors of meaning that have been shades of grey for centuries. Wright allows us to know the authors through their culture, politics, religion and personalities like no other historian has done before. This clarifies Christianity by showing how the Hebrew roots of its contributors shaped the way the message of Christ was carried forth into the world and what that message was meant to say. Not what later theologians wished it to say. Dr Wright's promotion of Paul's notion of Justification, a core concept in Christianity, is clearly set apart as a masterpiece of exegetical writing to which we all need exposure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: NT Wright again, blazes another trail to illuminate the darkness contemporary religion has thrown us to. It continually amazes me as to why he seems to be the only clear thinking ecclesiastic scholar on the planet, and I do not mean this sarcastically. Wright's ability to see scripture through the eyes of the author is a gift we all need to use to our advantage if we truly want to understand what scripture is trying to tell us. Not with contemporary political or economic agendas weaving their own twist on the story, but what the author intended for us to know. Wright's evaluation of the true message of the gospels is succinct and devoid of any denominational exegesis. It is the story of the establishment of the Kingdom of God by Christ's obedience to the Father's will. It is not a story of what is to come at some future time, a story which most mainline Christians and skeptics alike have misinterpreted, but represents what happened in the now of then. Everytime I read one of Wright's books, scripture becomes more clear and meaningful for me. This is a book to add to one's library of required readings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Saint Paul Really Said: Was Paul of Tarsus the Real Founder of Christianity?; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: I have spent most of my life with an impression of the Apostle Paul that was completely incorrect. Was Paul the founder of Christianity? Not according to professor Wright, and he is correct. Did Paul Hellenize Christianity? No. These are just a few of the misconceptions we've all held to, including the academicians who claim to study his writings. NT Wright sets the field aright with an in depth look at Paul through the eyes of a master historian as well as world renown theologian. Paul's views, according to Dr Wright, on justification, righteousness, and who Jesus really is, are not of quite the same flavor as we grew up knowing. This book has clarified my reading of scripture and my understanding of Gods covenant plan for creation. This is a must read if one chooses to clear the fog surrounding most interpretations of his works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why God Won't Go Away: Is the New Atheism Running on Empty?; Author: Visit Amazon's Alister E. McGrath Page; Review: This text is written in a style that lends itself to a complete reading from start to finish the moment the first page is read. Alister McGrath exposes The New Atheism at its core, carefully defining the movements philosophic failures and lack of attention to scholarly literature on the development of secularism in the post modern period. The New Atheism depends on bullying tactics and polemic to persuade its readers that all religion is evil and religious people are delusional and intellectually inferior. McGrath makes clear that thoughtful discussion on important issues relating to the meaning of life are not on the agenda of The New Atheist. I did not take this work as a handbook for the Apologist reader. But, rather as an insightful analysis of the true nature of a movement that is in fact fundamentalist at heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scripture and the Authority of God: How to Read the Bible Today; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: Once again, NT Wright hits another home run in our understanding of scripture. As a historian as well as theologian, he instructs his reader exegetes to understand that when reading ancient middle eastern writing, one must be acutely aware of cultural context. Not only does one need to be aware of language translation, but also of culture translation. Knowing that these works were not written to us but eventually for us. The over arching story of scripture, God's fulfillment of his Covenanat Promise to the people of Isreal, must be kept in context at all times when seeking legitimate meaning. This facilitates a deeper understanding and allows for the clarity of scripture to flow. Wright highlights issues, with this context in mind, that might well have been otherwise glossed over or misunderstood. NT Wright truly brings scripture to life through the eyes of the author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate; Author: Visit Amazon's John H. Walton Page; Review: I had some trepidations at picking this book up, thinking this might be yet another in the continuing saga of validation of biblical accounts of creation. I was thoroughly surprised by the novel yet academic content that left me quite glad I had encountered this work. Yet, at the same time, I was a little dismayed at the possibility that we in the post modern western world have missed the boat with key points of biblical interpretation. Walton, an astute historian of ancient near east culture asserts just that point. According to Walton, we have greatly misunderstood the world view of these foreign ancient cultures and in doing so, have misinterpreted key aspects of the Old Testament, particularly the creation saga. Dr Walton contends that cosmology of the ancients, being vastly different from our own, viewed creation as a functional activity rather than a materialistic narrative of creation. This is based on refined translation of ancient Hebrew texts in light of more in depth archeologic finds that reveal nuances to the Hebrew language and culture, yet unappreciated. With this in mind, Dr Walton stresses that there is no "turf war" between Genesis 1 and current Cosmology as Genesis 1 is not an account of the material origins of the universe, but a description of its functional beginnings. This opinion is in line with what is known about neighboring ancient cultures and their view on cosmologic ontology as well. I found this a fascinating work that not only enhanced my reading of the old testament, but also helped to diminish that nagging feeling in the back of my mind tha young earth creationists always give me when they try to pit their reading of scripture against current scientific findings. It is well worth the time to read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coherence of Theism (Clarendon Library of Logic and Philosophy); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Swinburne Page; Review: I found this work to be a fascinating treatsie on the coherence of theism. That being said, I took issue with his analysis of the characterisitcs God would neccessarily have as part of his nature and his divergence from the same analysis of Thomas Aquinas. Swinburne is keen to point out the importance of the use and the meaning of language in communicating the concept of theism so that it may be understood precisely and be found coherent by readers or listeners. An approach using inductive reasoning is pointed out as an importantant step as no argument can be made on behalf of theism from direct evidence. The sticking point for me came with Swinburne's descriptions of God's main characteristics; omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. Specifically, he limits God's omniscience of logical necessity for him to be a perfectly free being, have made man with free will. He finds this consistent with God's situational reactions described in the OT. Aquinas however, does not place limits on God's omniscience and describes him as outside of time, thus knowing all things at all times instantaneously. Swinburne is careful in his conclusions to point out that like Aquinas, he believes no intellect can know God fully. This leaves any description of God's characteristics a matter of conjecture, for which I believe Aquinas has the upper hand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jesus and the Victory of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: I am thunderstruck by the depth of understanding Dr Wright has on this subject. His historical view of Jesus provides new and vivid insight to scripture that wipes away the varnish post reformation western theology has employed to blur our vision and understanding of Christ's mission on earth. Drawing from the works of Bultmann and Schweitzer by contrast, Wright provides a logical and historical view of who Jesus was, what his aims were, and the nature of his message to his contemporaries. Jesus, as an first century, eschtological, apocalyptic prophet, saw himself as the Messaiah who would fulfill God's covenant promise to Isreal. Returning her from exile, freeing her from the grip of Satan's earthly rule, and representing the embodiment of God's return to Zion. His actions in the Temple, the last supper, and his crucifixion were hugely symbolic of his pathway as the Messaiah to establish the Kingdom of God on earth as in heaven. Once again, Dr Wright's expertise, untiring dedication to research, and his ability to bring his knowledge to paper, provides us with a biblical saga that comes alive as if told through the eyes of the original authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fine-Tuned Universe: The Quest for God in Science and Theology (Gifford Lectures); Author: Visit Amazon's Alister E. McGrath Page; Review: I have enjoyed other works by Dr McGrath and was intrigued by the title. His thesis on Natural Theology, based on the philosophy of Critical Realism, is atypical of what is considered classic natural theology. Rather than looking for direct evidence for God in the observation of nature, Dr McGrath discusses his vision of explaining what is observed in terms of Christian Trinitarianism. A way of seeing things which resonates with our observation and experience of the world. Dr McGrath draws strongly from St Augustine of Hippo who believed that God created everything at once. However, in line with critical realism and evidenced from studies of evolution, things may be latent until conditions are appropriate to actualize the emergence of the observed phenomena. He quotes Charles Kingsley noting the our view of the God of old was that he was wise enough to create everything, yet wiser still to allow his creation to create. This concept differs from the static version of natural theology of the past , via Paley, and harmonizes with both the scientific and theologic understanding of the cosmos. Examples of fine tuning of the universe are significant anthropic phenomena that are given their explanation and meaning through a theologic platform that makes the most sense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: Another 5 star effort by Dr Wright. Can he write a lesser caliber of book? Doubtful! "It's just one man"s opinion", is the usual response I get in giving an overview of Dr Wright's positions per his writings. This usually means that the person making such a statement is not well versed in the subject matter. This happens to be a common maladay in western Christianity. Dr Wright's thoughts on the Ressurection and life after death detailed in this work, highlight our misconceptions of these issues. The Bible is not what most think it is. It is a narrative about new creation, the Ressurection, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant promise. This is also why many books are not included. They do not concern themselves with creation, but, rather a detached sprituality. Heaven and hell are not ultimate goals to look forward to or be fearful of. The ultimate goal and the story of God's Messiah is the renewal of creation, the establishment of God's Kingdom on earth, and the breakout of these phenomena on earth in the presence and Resurrection of Christ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aristotle for Everybody: Difficult Thought Made Easy; Author: Mortimer J. Adler; Review: An excellent introduction to philosophy. This book was recommended to me prior to reading Thomas Aquinas, whose philosophic framework is taken from Aristotle. The importance of the role in understanding reality is vastly underplayed by contemporary society. It's message has never been more needed than now as the skill sets required to construct appropriate questions about the nature the world around us, have their roots in the philosophy developed by Aristotle. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's John H. Walton Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found it quite informative. Dr Walton draws from a number of recognized experts to look at the similarities and differences in ANE culture and beliefs compared to those of ancient Israel. At a superficial glance, one might think worship of diety within these cultures share a commonality that would question Isreal's praxis as claiming to be unique. After thorough review of the dissimilarities, it becomes clear that Isreal was indeed unique in its belief of diety. Having to work from within the same environmental framework as neighboring ANE's, Isreal presents as an singular beacon whose resultant society was markedly different than others in the Levant. I highly recommend this work to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Resurrection of the Son of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, Vol. 3); Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: I have finally finished all three volumes of Wright's sentinel work. This by far was the best. This work deals specifically with the resurrection of Jesus from a historical, mythological, and theological standpoint. Dr Wright reviews resurrection theology from its Hebrew origins to its place as the central pillar of christian belief. He compares and contrasts life after death beliefs in other cultures to what the early christians believed. It certainly differs from what we conceptually hold to be true about life after death. But, Wright has a habit of setting our misconceptions straight. This is the pinnacle of his career. Reading this volume will certainly prove to be worth the time invested.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evil and the Justice of God; Author: Rev. Dr. N. T. Wright; Review: Wright's ideas on evil are enlightening and quite apart from what contemporary society would think about it. Evil is a very real power in this world and in the cosmos and must be recognized and confronted. How, when Jesus defeated evil/death on the cross, can evil still exist in this world? How should it be confronted and how are we to reconcile with those who have perpetrated that evil? Wright addresses each of these questions with insight centered on the importance of forgiveness. This is not to be mistaken for tolerance. Nor, on the flip side is forgiveness to include revenge for a perceived offence. Wright brings us back home to what real forgiveness looks like, as the only cure for the continued presence of evil on earth as we wait for God's new creation to make the final solution of the cross a reality on earth as it is in heaven.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes - Cultural Studies in the Gospels; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth E. Bailey Page; Review: Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, is another piece of literature one must read to come closer to a literal understanding of scripture. Through the years, people have told me to read scripture daily and let the "spirit" guide me. With the myriad of interpretations out there, how are we to know which truth we are being led to? I have found a few authors that seem to have captured the "spirit" of scripture's message. This is being accomplished through the eyes of the original authors. So many contemporary writers give a post-enlightenment flavor to scripture. How can it be otherwise? Dr Bailey is one of those authors that understands that to glean scripture for everything its worth, cultural context is important. This keeps our understanding of this literature close to its original intent, without infusing western cultural influence in to that translation. It is this western, materialistic influence that subverts the translation and dilutes the richness of scripture. Dr Bailey's analysis of scripture allows his readers to experience more of that richness and better understand where proper emphasis is placed in these literary works. Instead of having a "nice story" impression, one comes out of scripture with a "wow, I never thought of that" response. To my mind, this is what scripture should be doing for its readers. This book is a must and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exclusion & Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation; Author: Visit Amazon's Miroslav Volf Page; Review: Miroslav Volf is a Yale Theologian and native of Croatia. Having witnessed the atrocities of the Balkan War, forgiveness was a commodity on back order. Although cited by NT Wright and the winner of the 2002 Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion, I found this book hard to follow. There are numerous subthemes to his overarching discussion of forgiveness that I found particularly enticing. Such as his view on gender identity as related to the relation of the divine entities of the triune God. However, his writing is, in my opinion, inundated with citations from other authors that I found it hard at times deciphering which was his opinion or that of someone whose work he was citing. I found myself losing track of what Dr Volf was saying while trying to follow the point made by his referencing author. I am not quite sure if I gleaned from this book all I should have. Until I reread it, I give it an average score.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simply Christian; Author: Visit Amazon's N.T. Wright Page; Review: Simply Christian is a nice synopsis of the many works Dr Wright has written in greater detail. One can see glimpses of "How God Became King", "Simply Jesus", and "Surprised by Hope", to name just a few. I would consider this an introductory lesson to his more extensive works like "Christian Origins and the Question of God" series. This is a nice piece to have in ones collection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Shorter Summa: The Essential Philosophical Passages of Saint Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Kreeft Page; Review: I have always wanted to tackle Aquinas, but felt my lack of formal philosophic training, and the length of his original work made this task daunting. Kreeft has made this desire obtainable to some extent. He has taken the essentials from Aquinas and condensed them in to a readable book. I found the Five Ways of Aquinas just what I was looking for, as many a theological discussion has made me wonder just which God was the subject of that discussion. At times, the language can become cumbersome, but in general, it is very readable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: Why Christian character matters, as opposed to Aristotelian virtue, secular humanism, or a host of other self centered philosophies, is the topic N.T. Wright envelopes us with thoughtful consideration. Aristotle's four cardinal virtues were deemed necessary for an individual to reach happiness and become a useful member of the polis. Dr Wright emphasizes the outward reach of Christian character and virtue for the benefit of others; a sorely needed commodity in this post-modern era of egocentrism and dualism. However, having faith does not bring immediate institution of this character. One can spend a lifetime trying to aquire those virtues that make us truly human. Those virtues Paul describes as the fruit of the spirit. Wright emphasizes that we must practice these virtues daily, as if in training for an athletic event. When needed the most, training comes in and the reaction through those learned virtues comes as second nature. I found this book insightful for it truly points out the healing nature of Christian character.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Reliability of the Old Testament; Author: Visit Amazon's K. A. Kitchen Page; Review: Much has been made of the lack of historicity of the Old Testament. Particularly from the writings of Finklestein and Silberman who believe that much of Israel's history was contrived during the time of King Josiah. K. A. Kitchen probably the worlds expert on the ancient near east and its languages, smashes this idea to pieces. He shows clearly that the Hebrew nation has a definable history from its pastoralist beginnings, to its patriarchs, the Exodus, the united monarchy under David, to its exile and final reconstitution under Rome. Kitchen is able to demonstrate through biblical and nonbiblical sources, that the usages of names and references to places and events were appropriate for the timelines given in that region of the world. Styles of old testament writing and architecture, were documented to be in existence for specific eras in other cultures as stated in biblical accounts. References to Israel and the House of David are attested in discovered Egyptian stelae and diplomatic interchange between ancient Israel and surrounding kingdoms documented in the extant writings from those kingdoms. The evidence Kitchen provides is compelling and the conclusions solid. The Hebrew nation existed as stated in the old testament and this can be verified by examing existing nonbiblical and biblical data.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God After Darwin: A Theology of Evolution; Author: John Haught; Review: In yet another insillation of his theistic evolution, much taken from Teilhard de Chadin, Haught seeks to show that there is little direct conflict between theism and science. Much like arguments put forth by Alvin Plantinga of Notre Dame, Haught describes the true conflict to be between the metaphysical arguments stemming from the polemic positions of evolutionary materialism and intelligent design, both of which attemp to use the field of science to validate their own particular brand of philosophy. Haught proposes instead, that God's complete love for his creation and his self emptying in to that creation, a phenomena the Greeks refer to as Kenosis, allows for processes such as evolution to take root and prosper in a creation full of the promise of fulfillment. This as of yet unfulfilled state of the universe, also allows for the presence of suffering and evil. As put by the Apostle Paul, creation is filled with the groans of labor as it strives toward perfection. Although interesting, I found his argument skirting deism and lacking in explanation of how God might deliver himself totally to his creation yet still able to interact with it as revealed in scripture. Still, it is a worthwhile read and really does point out the flaws in the arguments of both materialism and intelligent design.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Challenge of Jesus; Author: Canon N. T. Wright; Review: This is one of Dr Wright's best books in my opinion. He causes us to look at the heart of the historical Jesus through middle eastern eyes only to see the Jesus of theology and the messiah of Israel. Dr Wright provides a clear perspective on how we should view scripture through its intended meaning rather than the skewed viewpoint of the post reformation and post enlightenment periods. He allows us to avoid the caricature of the the postmodern Jesus with his many a la carte faces to see jesus as his Disciples would have seen him, as the first century world would have seen him. Through this lens, we see a deeper and richer meaning to scripture that shows the meta narrative of scripture to be the story of Israel, with the climax and fulfillment coming in the presence and purpose of Jesus the messiah. I would highly recommend this book for all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracles: Is Belief in the Supernatural Irrational? (VeriTalks) (Volume 2); Author: John Lennox; Review: I wish more Veritas lectures were placed in to this venue. It was a quick read of a great lecture by one of my favorite lecturors, John Lennox. The price is unbeatable, $0.99.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark A. Noll Page; Review: I found this work informative, at points. However, some "turning points" seemed somewhat thick compared to other selected events that were more granular. This made their significance more difficult to conceptualize. Examples would be the evangelical work of European Protestants in North America. Other turning points were more easily recognized as sentinel events; the destrction of Jerusalem in 70AD, the coronation of Charlemagne, the Council of Chalcedon, and the sacking of Constantinople. Although the author does mention in the beginning, that the events chosen were of his chosing and other events may have been chosen instead, I would have preferred the description of more granular events. I still think this is a wortth while read for a general overview of important historical events in Christian history.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Art of War: The New Translation (Harper Perennial Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Sun-Tzu Page; Review: Ancient wisdom carried down through time to our culture is found in this work. it is applicable to most walks of life, particularly if one is in a position of authority over many persons and or required to intelligently utilize scarce resources. A fun book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Divorce; Author: Visit Amazon's C.S. Lewis Page; Review: CS Lewis does a masterful job of relating the problem of Hell. A self-imposed denial of joy and release from the pain of carrying a lifetime of baggage. Hell, seen through both scripture and the eyes of Lewis, make one thin and less than the truly human being we are meant to be. He does this not through lofty and difficult intellectual discourse, but through the eyes of the everyday man pitted against his own demons. A fun book with a deep and important message.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Case for the Psalms: Why They Are Essential; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: I truly cannot get enough of Dr Wright's insight in to scripture. Here, he takes a generally, little known part of scripture and helps to reveal the grand message within. The message of the greatness of God's created order, the expectation of the renewal of creation, and the fulfillment in the coming chosen one. This is the same message that permeates all of scripture, particularly the New Testament. In the Psalms, that message is put to prose and song. What a great way to celebrate with joy the expectation of coming judgement, where all things will shout and sing with gladness at creation being set aright and anew, Psalm 96, Psalm 98.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Bauckham Page; Review: A comprehensive argument pulling in compelling information from a wide range of specialties. Bauckham draws from ancient historiographic writing styles used in the Greco roman era, theories on memory, cultural methods of story propagation, epistemological argument, the importance of participant eyewitnesses, and more to levy an incredible argument that completely dashes the form critics to the corner of the room. A must read by an expert in the field.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surprised by Scripture: Engaging Contemporary Issues; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: I thought I had read the best Of Dr Wrights works in previous books. Wrong! This is clearly his most clear and explanatory endeavor yet. Taking lectures from a variety of topics, he weaves a tale of two cultures, Epicureanism and the pagan world contrasted with the renwed world of the Kingdom of God. This book has even sparked lively discussion in the mens bible studies class of our own church, with regard to salvation, our ultimate hope, and how our commission as Christians looks now as opposed to how scripture tells us it should look. The message is powerful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Humanity of God; Author: Visit Amazon's Karl Barth Page; Review: Karl Barth was an influential 20th century Swiss Theologian from the German School of thought. This school has a rich and deep history of important persons and writings, some more controversial than others. The Humanity of God contains three essays of Barths that reflect the richness of this history. These essays are on subjects familiar to us all but from a distict perspective that lends itself to a greater awareness of the deep love the creator has for his creation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intellectuals Don't Need God and Other Modern Myths; Author: Visit Amazon's Alister E. McGrath Page; Review: I have always enjoyed Dr McGraths writings. His background is uniquely suited to engage in discussions involving science and religion. This work can be summed up by the last statement in his concluding remarks, that apologetics is not just about winning arguments, it is about winning people. He give his views on the philosophy behind good apologetics, from both perspectives. I recommend this book as an addition to a well rounded library in the armamentarian of the apologist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority; Author: Visit Amazon's John H Walton Page; Review: wow!!! this work really packs a punch. I've always considered Dr walton to be on the cutting edge of old testament studies, but he and Brent Sandy have out done themselves. inerrancy and biblical authority. two words that can send chills down anyone's spine. walton and Sandy guide the reader through troubled waters for both these concepts with clarity. please read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exegetical Fallacies; Author: Visit Amazon's D. A. Carson Page; Review: I enjoyed reading about the myriad of ways one can misread and misinterpret scripture. I wish there had been a corrective section giving direction on how best to approach interpretive reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jacob & the Prodigal: How Jesus Retold Israel's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth E. Bailey Page; Review: A masterpiece by Dr Bailey. His understanding of scripture the cultural context is superb. Layers of meaning are unveiled like a Christmas gift being unwrapped.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: This is one of Dr. Wright's earlier works that provides a clear picture of Orthodox Christian beliefs. Picture of hell is clear that it is not a destination one is bound for by refusing gods grace , and heaven is a component of the process towards final resurrection. These ideas have often been distorted throughout the course of history and doctor Wright now brings them into sharp focus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Nye Page; Review: Very basic and reads like a bedtime story. Good introduction for beginners of basic concepts. This is not the source for in depth study.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Problems of Philosophy; Author: Visit Amazon's Bertrand Russell Page; Review: An excellent introduction by Bertrand Russell on broad issues such as knowledge and truth. For those not familiar with philosophy this is an easily understood work. I would recommend this as a starter for more in depth study.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ten Philosophical Mistakes: Basic Errors in Modern Thought - How They Came About, Their; Author: Mortimer J. Adler; Review: The premise of Adlers book is to highlight shuttle but devastating errors in the philosophy derived mostly from the 16th and 17th centuries in such areas as truth, knowledge, existence, and consciousness. An obvious fan of Aristotle, Adler believes much of the errors from the later era are due to those philosophers footballing Aristotle and Aquinas as outdated in their schemes of thought. Adler goes on to show how even a slight correction of some blatant mistakes made by greats such as Hume, Locke, and Descartes can be easily fixed. Mistakes Aristotle himself had avoided.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child's True Potential; Author: Visit Amazon's Eileen Kennedy-Moore Page; Review: Every parent should read this book, whether they think they have a gifted child or not. This book is unique in its approach and the authors superb in their insight. Had my parents read this book. Oh my. The authors insight directs nonintrusive guidance that challenges children to think and think and think, while promoting an air of empathy for the plight of children whose social skills and concerns may take a back seat to other preoccupations children have. Reading this book, I have found myself correcting the numerous mistakes I've employed in the past with my other children. I have utilized the recommendations of the authors. They work! Communication with my children has improved 10 fold. They actually listen without argument and appreciate my wisdom. Thank you Kennedy-Moore for authoring this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paul for Everyone: Romans, Part One (For Everyone); Author: Tom Wright; Review: Dr Wright has written this series with the intention that the explanation of verses contain within would enlighten our understanding of difficult scripture. In this respect he is successful. Dr Wright is insightful and his writings relevant. His books are critical to contemporary interpretation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever Since Darwin: Reflections in Natural History; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Jay Gould Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is a series of essays by Gould, on a variety of topics in evolution, from the history of Darwinism, to the political and social ramifications of biological determinism. Insightful and eloquent, Dr Gould never makes the reader bored nor encumbered them with jargon too complex to understand. A truly well written book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate; Author: Visit Amazon's John H. Walton Page; Review: Dr Walton always presents a well thought out argument for why we should be reading scripture with a new emphasis on cultural context. He has thoroughly convinced me that most bible readers are missing important pieces of information that do effect interpretation and result in grander changes in our daily lives than we we be aware of. His treatment of Adam and eve and the question of human origins is right on point. Dr Walton verbalizes in print what I have suspected for some time. We have misread genesis, misused and misunderstood the authority and inerrancy of scripture, and have jeopardized Christianity's ability to remain credible and relevant. The key message is that there is no science revealed in scripture nor discussions of mechanisms of nature. Walton will open your eyes to a glaring misrepresentation of scripture and enhance your understanding.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School; Author: Visit Amazon's John Medina Page; Review: What a delightful read. Brain rules is about just that, The rules the brain uses in its functioning and growth. Evolution has developed our brains along certain lines that our current educational and work institutions take great lengths to ignore. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain; Author: Visit Amazon's John J. Ratey Page; Review: What a great lesson on the global benefits of exercise. Having evolved on the move, we are built, in every respect, to keep moving. The educational and business worlds, however, have taken that from us. This book sat idle on my shelf for years. I wish I had read this sooner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive Science; Author: Visit Amazon's Keith Frankish Page; Review: This is a compilation of papers from various authors covering numerous subjects in the growing field of cognitive science. The field includes AI R and R, but the papers d o not specifically address this subject aside from describing how AI development may stem from research in cognitive science and how AI algorithms may help in the development of the study of mind, memory, and action. I found the papers on cognition and evolution fascinating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Shepherd: A Thousand-Year Journey from Psalm 23 to the New Testament; Author: Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey Th.D.; Review: Dr Bailey is such a wealth of wisdom that I relish reading his works. Through the parables derived from the 23rd psalm, Jesus reveals his divine nature and the true character of God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Triumph of Christianity: How the Jesus Movement Became the World's Largest Religion; Author: Visit Amazon's Rodney Stark Page; Review: Through the eyes of an academic sociologist, Christian history comes to life . Enlightening is the f act that much of history, including Christian history is skewed by the cultural content of the historian. Stark cuts through the secular nonsense to illuminate us all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teilhard's Mysticism: Seeing the Inner Face of Evolution; Author: Kathleen Duffy S.S.J.; Review: The mysticism of Jesuit priest and scientist Teilhard, given as a brief introduction to his work and writings. The idea of the entire universe evolving toward greater consciousness in god is a fascinating concept. However, I do not believe this author does justice in helping their reader understand better, Teihard's intent. This work did whet my appetite to read Teilhard himself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Briefer History of Time; Author: Stephen W. Hawking; Review: I have read a number of books by Stephen Hawking. This was by far the most enjoyable , written for the average Joe. It covers much of what was written in the Grand Design, but with more clarity and focus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years; Author: Visit Amazon's Diarmaid MacCulloch Page; Review: A most comprehensive history of Christianity. This begins with preChristianity Judaism.macculloch is careful not only to add the influence of prevailing philosophies on the evolution of Christianity, but the role of politics and power.as well, Christianity's part to play in power struggles and conflicts up to the present are examined. No stone is left unturned. The audio version allows for constant study on the go.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God Crucified : Monotheism and Christology in the New Testament; Author: Richard Bauckham; Review: Enlightening analysis of the formulation of Christology much earlier than expected, through deep study of relevant scripture. While Bauckham outlines why the new testament writers include Jesus in the unique identity of the God of Israel, there is little to indicate why they thought this, meaning what did they see and here that convinced them to write what they wrote.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why; Author: Visit Amazon's Bart D. Ehrman Page; Review: I have stayed away from this book thinking it to be more skeptic nonsense. I believed that because Christian writers have demonized Ehrman's works. It is those writers who have hidden truth they cannot face. Herman does not dispelled truth as we perceive it. He enhances our understanding of it. He makes us see c clearly that the written word is a reflection of one's mind and those influences on that mind. He helps us see that we then again change that authors intent when we read what was written. I'm glad I finally read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can We Trust the Gospels?: Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark D. Roberts Page; Review: A disappointing and superficial argument for the reliability of the gospels. The author begins his arguments by stating the the prevailing counter arguments are wrong. He then fails to develop his argument by failing to counter specific arguments from other writers such as Ehrman. Instead, he merely presents a loose grouping of opinions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simply Good News: Why the Gospel Is News and What Makes It Good; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: A clear look at what Christian understanding should be versus the way it is mostly practiced. Wright is right to not only point out our mistakes about interpretation of the good news, but also, how it should be viewed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark A. Noll Page; Review: As Noll himself puts it,"evangelical thought is best understood as a set of intellectual assumptions arising from the nineteenth century synthesis of american and protestant values and then filtered through the trauma of fundamentalist modernist strife". Noll gives a detailed and lengthy synthesis of the development of anti-intellectualism in american evangelicalism. He exposes the influence dispesational fundamentalists and a literal reading of scripture have bred a culture of nonthinking in american christianity. If you are unfamiliar with this history and its intricacies, read slowly and carefully.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Through the Eyes of N.T. Wright: A Reader's Guide to Paul and the Faithfulness of God; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Vreeland Page; Review: Great instruction on how to read Wright's work on a daunting subject. A must read to fully understand Paul in his world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hiking Acadia National Park: A Guide To The Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series); Author: Dolores Kong; Review: Good comprehensive guide to hikes, trails, and lay of the land.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acadia: The Complete Guide: Acadia National Park (Color Travel Guide); Author: Visit Amazon's James Kaiser Page; Review: Nice complement to the national park guide.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine: Expert Consult - Online and Print; Author: Paul S. Auerbach MD MS FACEP FAWM; Review: Love wilderness medicine and their conferences. This is a great all around book for first aid when travelling in any outdoor environment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Is Nature Enough?: Meaning and Truth in the Age of Science; Author: Visit Amazon's John F. Haught Page; Review: Interesting viewpoints on the philosophy of understanding reality. Not compelling however. Neither naturalism nor theology has the answer,so, we are really no closer to grasping or being grasped by truth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belly Fat Diet For Dummies; Author: Erin Palinski-Wade; Review: An easy to read, sensible guide to life style change that will last a life time. A truly great guide to healthy eating, not a new diet fad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know; Author: Visit Amazon's William G. Dever Page; Review: Interesting review of some aspects of archeological data for an ancient Israel. However, much of the authors time is spent refuting the position of his academic adversaries, the revisionists who claim that the Hebrew bible and ancient Israel are contrived. He demonstrates through the use of archeological evidence, the ideology that distorts a more clear picture of iron age Israel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1001 Stupid Questions Atheists Ask Christians; Author: Stephen McGrath PhD; Review: Like the title says, stupid.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture: The Effect of Early Christological Controversies on the Text of the New Testament; Author: Visit Amazon's Bart D. Ehrman Page; Review: A very complex study of textual variations from the early centuries after Christ and possible motives. Is what we 're a d what was written? Is our interpretation correct or are we led to believe a variation on the theme? Mind boggling and to some degree, scary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Jesus (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: I listened to this bok on audio after finishing Killing the Rising Sun on audio. I liked the venue a lot. The authors make a point to state how difficult it was for them to separate history from myth. Considering, according to Bart Ehrman, how the gospels were changed over centuries by scribes and heresiologists to diminish the influences of said heresies, it makes the historical side that much more difficult to know with any certainty. The book was enjoyable however. Regardless, theology was interwoven into the historical account. Only I believe the theology, which was certainly traditional and fundamental, does not reflect current thinking. For example, the phrase "Son of God", could not have been used by jews in ancient Israel, to refer to the actual son of god. Kept in context, this would have been a serious blasphemy to a strict monotheistic culture. The phrase however, was traditionally used by that culture to refer to someone with a special relationship to God, such as a messianic figure. So the declaration of Jesus to be of divine origin, is not thought to have been so blatant. Tradition in western theology has always been wrong in this interpretation of the phrase. NT Wright has discussed this in many of his works. Cultural context for the sermon on the mount, and Jesus' reading of Isaiah in the temple, would have meant something different to the jews then, than what western tradition holds, according to Dr Ken Bailey. The sermon on the mount was Jesus' response to the killing of his cousin John the Baptist, when jewish tradition would have called for a violent reaction to the killing of relatives by another group as if a feud had been started. The reaction of the temple crowd was in part due to references Jesus made about the land where Nazareth stood, which had been taken from the Samaritans. All interesting points which could have made the history more alive in its proper cultural context. Despite these minor points, the book is enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee; Author: Visit Amazon's Bart D. Ehrman Page; Review: Dr Ehrman does a true academic job of unraveling the journey taken by early theologians trying to define the true nature of Jesus. He puts this journey in the context of ancient cultural beliefs in deity and interactions with humanity. Also, the multiple beliefs of the nature of Jesus, which later came to be known as heresies, is discussed at length. I believe this is a critical piece of work on the evolving nature of belief for Christians that will help bring their personal philosophies to full maturation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World!; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Breitbart Page; Review: A real eye-opener. Oh the lies we have been told!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: Another masterpiece by Dr. Wright. He presents his argument and concepts with clarity and high academic scholarship. His work should be required reading by anyone who stands in the pulpit and certainly can be enjoyed by anyone who ponders the greater questions of meaning in the universe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Resurrection of Jesus: John Dominic Crossan And N.T. Wright in Dialogue; Author: Visit Amazon's John Dominic Crossan Page; Review: An interesting debate between two giants if the NT with commentaries from other noted authors. At risk is a clear explanation for the rise of christianity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's E. Randolph Richards Page; Review: A very nice summary on the cultural pitfalls of reading ancient near eastern texts. However, it gives no remedy for misreading through cultural blinders. Such recommendations would have rounded this work out well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cognitive Science, Religion, and Theology: From Human Minds to Divine Minds (Templeton Science and Religion Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Justin L. Barrett Page; Review: Completely blew me away. Very good introductory work on the evolutionary basis of religious thought as it is manipulated by cultural factors. The important take-home message here, is that despite there being scientific explanations for the development of religious thought, the truth or false hood of the belief is not necessarily affected by that evidence. In other words the cognitive mechanisms giving rise to religious thought make it justified for the human mind to hold those beliefs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Greatest Story Ever Told--So Far: Why Are We Here?; Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence M. Krauss Page; Review: A marvelous expose on the history of the unraveling of the physical mysteries of the universe. Dr. Krauss takes us on a historical journey of the key figures involved in those discoveries that have led us to the understanding of particle physics to date. After this the book falls pitifully short by his interjection of science versus religion. He criticizes man and the religious mind for anthropomorphizing the universe giving it value and purpose claiming that the universe is an accident. Yet, at the same time describes the theory of unification desperately sought for of which as physical particles ourselves we must become a part of. In other words the value and purpose we see is intuitive to our nature on the basis of the field of unification. He claims science to hold the answers that theology does not. That science is edit advantage religion is not because of the ignorance of the people who hold a religious mind. He claims the world is better off because of science. And this is definitely true in Western culture and first world countries. Yet for the remainder of the planet steeped in poverty, which would be 90% of our population, misery continues while only those in Western culture reap the benefits of science. One must never forget that 18,000 children around the world starve to death every day. Will science solve this by tomorrow? Will science and ideologies that lead to war? Will it in greed? Will it end avarice? When will it do so? Does having a mechanism to explain and natural phenomena make our system of believes false? Cognitive science will say no that is not the case. To me, this book would have been fine had it stuck to pure science and its explanations of particle physics. But it breaks down into opinion and induction by claiming science proves God is irrelevant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: If God, Why Evil?: A New Way to Think About the Question; Author: Visit Amazon's Norman L. Geisler Page; Review: Couldn't even finish. Poor attempt at philosophy which ends up looking like junior varsity apologetics. Stay away from this. Gave me a headache.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jesus- God and Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Wolfhart Pannenberg Page; Review: Completely unintelligible. Steeped in German theology, the author jumps around so quickly, one cannot keep track o f the conversation; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: What is Life?: How Chemistry Becomes Biology (Oxford Landmark Science); Author: Visit Amazon's Addy Pross Page; Review: Interesting but rudimentary work on origins from nonliving to living. The most informative was dynamic systems. However, completely left unaddressed how these systems arose from inorganic components.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pop House Hotel BW Premier Collection; City: Stockholm; Review: A really great trip to Stockholm which had one negative component. The food at the Melody hotel. I was served with a Sirloin steak that was 85% fat and had so much salt in the entire meal I thought it may have been a preparation mistake. However, when drawing this to the waiters attention I got a very hostile response and a lecture on what an Entrecôte (I had selected Sirloin from the limited menu) steak looks like. When the restaurant manager arrived the waiter was still shouting from the other side of the room. No gesture of apology was offered and no reduction in the rather heavy price for an uneaten meal. I was offered another meal, but by then it was too late to trust the kitchen, if you know what I mean. The hotel itself is excellent, with nice sized rooms and good, basic furnishing. The staff, in general, are friendly and helpful. I am not sure I agree with staff eating and drinking in the public area, which is rather too frequent. I got the impression these are young people who have not been trained in customer focus. The hotel manager looked like he slept in his clothes and chose to ignore my wife and I. Well, why not, we were only customers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elite Plaza Hotel; City: Ornskoldsvik Angermanland Midnight Sun Coast; Review: A very new hotel where you feel the designers just simply gave up. The reception area is ridiculously small, with more than 4 people blocking up the dark and sparse area. The bar is also meant to be the restaurant, but is really equivalent to half a small English pub. Room for 40 or so people at maximum. The badly laid out breakfast room annex will hold 20 people, not the 40 it needs to, so you must spill over into the bar area. But most annoying is the small Gym, located directly above the rooms on the 12th. floor. The transmitted noise is like being in a factory if you are unlucky enough to be in a room below. We were. Even the car park is too small. Finally, they recently decided to stop film channels, so you just have Swedish free channels. How cheap can you get? Good clean, well furnished rooms, but at these prices you expect this. Cannot comment on food. Bar staff said they were fully booked that evening, but actually there was very few people by 8pm. If you need a bed, fine. If you want a hotel with facilities, friendliness and space go somewhere else.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Warsaw Design Apartments; City: Warsaw Mazovia Province Central Poland; Review: This was Warsaw for the first time, and I wanted to be near the XX1 Expo centre. This turned out to be the perfect choice. A 6 minutes walk. Even less walking time to the Warsaw Uprising Museum, which is a moving portrayal of what the Polish endured in WW2. The apartment is excellent. At the start I was a little concerned, since the key collection is at the back of the apartment block, on the second floor, accessed by the same number address (47A). Then you must return to the front of the block to access your apartment. That done, everything is great from thereon. The rooms are modern, clean and well fitted out. Everything you need, including air-con and a high tech shower. Within 50 meters either way of the entrance is a small Pizza cafe or a burger restaurant. Just on from the Pizza place (next door) is a small shop selling every grocery or household item you will need for the stay. Olgierd and Alex are great receptionists. Helpful and friendly. Nothing too much trouble. This is not a downtown location, but sits on the periphery of the centre. 15 - 20 minutes walk to the centre, or a quick trip by taxi. The taxi costs are cheap by London or NewYork standards. But avoid the naughty ones who charge by what they think you can pay. Get a price first. Lots of places in Warsaw have watchmen or door security. Don't be put off. The apartment entrances also has this service. Everyone I met was friendly and tried their best to speak English. I enjoyed my 4 days there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport; City: Arlandastad Sigtuna Municipality; Review: I needed 2 rooms. one family room and one double. With airport hotels you can expect a certain standard, but we found hotel this exceeded those expectations. Very accomodating and helpful staff - even when pressure at the front desk would normally reduce the attention span. Nothing too much trouble. Swimming pool (outdoors) was an added bonus for the grandchildren and us. Incredibily easy access to the airport itself, and a 5 minute walk to the train platform. Could not be more convenient. If you do not fancy the hotel food a 3 minute walk into the airport concourse gets you lots of alternatives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Birmingham Airport NEC; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: First, be prepared for the absolutely awful room decor. I have never been in a prison cell, but that's what I imagine it to be like. Very, Very spartan. Depressingly so. Nothing to make you feel comfortable - except the bed itself. Comfortable. The toilet is the smallest version I have ever been in. Shower was excellent though very weird (utilitarian) set up. Breakfast was excellent. Good food and good (for a vending machine) coffee.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Thormahlen; City: Krummesse Schleswig Holstein; Review: In the centre of this small village, it is a quality small hotel. Not many rooms (10 or so?) and no lift (elevator) so be prepared to carry your luggage up one flight of stairs. Helpful and friendly staff. Good food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotell Miskarp; City: Mjolby Ostergotland County; Review: After a long (8hour) drive it was great to arrive at a quite, well set out facility. Parking was excellent and directly outside the room. Only 20 meters to move luggage. Room was bright, clean and very comfortable. The restaurant was very pleasant. Good food, nice selection of bottled beers and tables well spaced out. The staff were very helpful indeed. Nothing too much trouble and always cheerful. Will definitely use again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ringhotel Friederikenhof; City: Lubeck Schleswig Holstein; Review: From the moment we arrived the staff could not have been more helpful. We were traveling back through europe with a horsebox in tow (belongings, not horse!). We had called ahead to ask it that was OK. They reserved an area which was taken by an unthinking guest. As a result they worked very hard to find a place in a very busy car park. The hotel is very popular indeed with local people becuase the food is so exceptionally good. The rooms are temendous. As are the grounds surrounding. Very highly recommended. Nothing could be improved. Part of the public approach road is an old access road, which might make you think you have made a wrong turning. It clears after 300 meters. A hotel to return to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Fast Boats and Fast Times: Memories of a PT Boat Skipper in the South Pacific; Author: Visit Amazon's David M. Levy Page; Review: This read like an unedited transcription of an oral remembrance. Many repetitions of the skippers he didn't care for. His boat was fast because of one particular motor mac. "Fast Times" were only vaguely alluded too. Much more was expected from a self-professed successful attorney. Too much about me the poor jewish kid, and that he was accepted because he was 'an operator'. Sorry; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Millionaire Map: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating, Enjoying, and Sharing Wealth; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Stovall Page; Review: This came out just when I needed it. Recently "right sized" from my job of 10 ten years. I kinda lost my map. This book has helped me to regain my focus and get back on the right road again. Will be reading other works by Jim Stovall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foolproof Kindle Outline: Create An Effective Outline Fast For Your Kindle Non-Fiction Book (The Foolproof Kindle Series 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Dee Ankary Page; Review: Outlining was a terrible subject in Junior High School So bad that I haven't done one in over 40+ years. I am going to revisit my nonfiction book in progress with an outline in hand. I can see how this will help me improve my book and help speed up the process of finishing and bringing to market. Thanks Dee, I needed this book. David; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kick Ass Home Security! Veteran Police Officer Reveals Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Burglars, Thieves, and Other; Author: Sgt. Mark Buschena; Review: Solid basics, could use a little more detail in a couple of areas. A few links are broken and at least one recommended company (MAG Engineering) appears to be out of business. Perhaps more DIY for the handyperson. Covered (soup to nuts) a wide range of information which is good. .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cash in a Flash: Real Money in No Time; Author: Robert G. Allen; Review: I consider this a must read book. And more than once. Each time I read it I am learning something new. Highly recommend it, better than I expected. Preconceived notions can get in your way, push them aside and learn from this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armed & Smart: A Beginner's Guide to Concealed Carry; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Markel Page; Review: Very clear photo illustrations. Well written text. For a person new to firearms and concealed carry, probably the best introductory book available; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manliness: The Robert Mitchum Way; Author: Visit Amazon's James Scott Bell Page; Review: Excellent, every male should read this in high school and again when they move out on their own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Make a Living as a Writer; Author: Visit Amazon's James Scott Bell Page; Review: This should be required reading for new writers. And it will be an essential tool for aspiring writers that need a mental boost to keep writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Power of Your Subconcious Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Murphy Page; Review: Strong advise to help with major life course correction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: None of the Above; Author: Visit Amazon's I. W. Gregorio Page; Review: A good fictional look on a real subject that is little understood and kept from public view. This will help shed some light on the subject of intersex or 'Disorder of Sex Development' as some doctors prefer to call it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Achievement Factory: How to Fulfill Your Dreams and Make Life an Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrii Sedniev Page; Review: Strong motivational advice. Found it to be quite helpful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Ways to Save and Grow Your Money: Financial Fitness for Regular People; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Sorrells Page; Review: Pretty good advice, most a review of things I know, but did give me the reminder that I needed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How To Self-Publish: A Do-It-Yourself Approcah; Author: Leti Del Mar; Review: Good solid advice. Showed me things I had not seen before; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indie Author Survival Guide (Second Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's S.K. Quinn Page; Review: Clearly and lively written guide that provided answers to my never ending questions. Gave me the instructions I needed to make course corrections that will keep me writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Inventor: A Supernatural Society Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Carriger Page; Review: Having read and enjoyed three series from Gail Carriger, Romancing the Inventor was a delightful change of pace, had twists and turns that weren't expected. Kept my wife and I reading well past our bedtimes. Anxious for more from Gail.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Bodies is Enough (Body Movers); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Bond Page; Review: Thoroughly enjoyable read. My wife and I have read the seven prior books and the prequel, each one gets better than the previous. Hoping for a ninth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Memory of Trees; Author: F.G. Cottam; Review: I have just finished "the Memory of Trees" and again this author drags you by the neck quickly and neatly into the story. Myths and legends abound leading you to the idea where did these come from? How much in a myth is based on truth? Old stories that come down thru the years may get added to;but,when it comes to it;you do not want it to true. Have Loved everything this author has turned out,and can't wait for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampyrrhic Rites; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Clark Page; Review: Again simon clark hits the nail on the head with this book. Pulls one in and holds tight to the end; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Serenade; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Cavendish Page; Review: I found this story had a nice difference to it; while I would be a bit impatient at times with the central character: still it kept my interest. Ready to read more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kirk; Author: Visit Amazon's L.I. Albemont Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book:the author has made compelling and very real characters. Unfortunately it also made me feel too much;and with the addition of a dog too much like mine sad and anxious at every page. Well done!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Town of Griswold (Berkley Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ron Ripley Page; Review: Ron RIpley 's done it again; makes you want to sit down and read until the whole story is done Ghost horror at it's best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden People; Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Littlewood Page; Review: If this is a first book;I want to see what the next book will be like. Pulls you into another time vividly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HEX; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Olde Heuvelt Page; Review: I have grown up in the upper HUdson Valley and this story reflects many of the legends and ghost tales of this region. While I wish it had a happier final chapter;it is still a horror story and very well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Rabbit Hall; Author: Visit Amazon's Eve Chase Page; Review: A STORY THAT CATCHES YOU UP QUICKLY! Well written with a firm balance of times that flow smoothly from one to the other.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haunting Charlie: Witches of Palmetto Point; Author: Visit Amazon's Wendy Wang Page; Review: I have always enjoyed books about the South and it's ghosts. This one got you quickly into Charlie's life and unusual talent. Would like to read more from.this writer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Secrets: Part 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Faith Mitchell Page; Review: A story that pulls you in a world of ancient and disturbing rituals; a world of displaced people;brought to a strange land not of their own choice. Quite a first book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hekla's Children; Author: James Brodgen; Review: This is one of those stories that pulls you in and won't let go. Imaginative and yet sensible,told with a feel for history and horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craven Manor; Author: Visit Amazon's Darcy Coates Page; Review: Horror,ghosts,and something in between:a story with a caring sympathetic main character;it goes a long way and satisfies the heart. Keep up your stories,they get better every time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bride; Author: Visit Amazon's Kyle Alexander Romines Page; Review: We have all seen Elsa Lanchester's "Bride";a soulless creature. This book takes you way beyond. Very well written,with a great take on a re-animated corpse. You feel the awakening of the human spirit;one who deals with a very inhuman life. Enjoyed every minute of this book and would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breathless; Author: Visit Amazon's Tara Goedjen Page; Review: What more could you ask of a book. Well written and not just a young adult story;a story for anyone to enjoy who likes history and the supernatural.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BBtech 30000mAh Portable Solar; Brand: BBtech; Review: had a hard time getting it on straight, it picked up dust that left spots on the LCD and i got pissed off and threw the dumb thing away; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Optical zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - Black; Brand: Panasonic; Review: Whats all the complaining about the lens cap about? It appears most people have only used point and shoot with the plastic shutters over the lens. Those things are the most likely to need repaired of any part of the camera, that came from a sales person at a camera store in a large city close to here. Real cameras use lens caps. The LX7 is a fine camera and all these long reviews comparing camera A to camera B , bitching about this and that is so boring and useless. So what if there are small differences, if you enjoy what you have BE HAPPY. Cameras used to be optical instruments , nowdays they are more electronic appliances. Just think, the LX7 will be replaced soon along with every other toy and all you over active Amazon reviewers will have to do your thing all over again. OH YEAH , I do own a LX7 and i like it. Long live film, anyone remember that? Me Mongo, i have spoken!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eton Mini Compact AM/FM/Shortwave Radio, Black, NGWMINIB; Brand: Eton; Review: too much money for a lousy little radio. only really good on AM for local stations. Fm ok but still not the best. short wave only good for playing around, not for serious listening , .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nikon COOLPIX A 16.2 MP Digital Camera with 28mm f/2.8 Lens (Silver) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Nikon; Review: This is a nice point and shoot. Having a fixed lens is no problem for me, it is like freedom not to fiddle with a zoom lever. I found that i almost always shot with the lens at the wide end anyhow. If you want a larger image walk closer or zoom in when you print, the large sensor lets you crop and has plenty of resolution for good results. No VR, no problem. VR only really works with tele lens. you do not need it with a wide angle lens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bose Wave Music System III; Brand: Bose; Review: I got one of these about two weeks ago. I have very mixed feelings about it. Some music and the radio sounds good to great , then i put in a CD. Music that sounds great in the car sounds like most of the highs have been lopped off. Almost sounds dull and bass heavy. I have heard boom boxes that sounded better. What you have hear is a better than average table radio that plays CD"s ,nothing more nothing less. All the fancy talk about wave guide and all the rest is pure marketing to sell a vastly overpriced machine. Pure BOSE BS! I will keep it because this type of thing is very rare on todays market and if i forget how much i payed i can live with it. Buy it if you want to but do not expect it to replace a real stereo .; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 3-Port (2 external & 1 internal ports) PCI Card; Brand: Belkin; Review: I like this product, works great on my file server, no need in drivers installation on FreeNAS system.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft SideWinder X3 Mouse; Brand: Microsoft; Review: Tried few microsoft gaming mouses, this one seems to be the best among them. But still not perfect for my palm. Inconviiently placed profile changing buttons. Too bulky for my palm and fingers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Corsair Flash Voyager 8GB USB 2.0 (CMFUSBMINI-8GB); Brand: BOZI9; Review: Good thumbdrive. Using it for over a month. The only possible problem so far is flimsy keychain hole on the body that tends to brake easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Callpod Drone VOIP Stereo Bluetooth USB Adapter - Silver; Brand: Callpod; Review: Bought this item for my stereo bluetooth headset in order to have plug and play stereo audio connectivity. And it does work right after you plug it into the computer without any driver installation hassle but unfortunatelly sound quality is not stereo and very bad. It works as stereo dongle too but there is a need in pressing and holding side button in order to switch to regular bluetooth and then you have to wait till drivers are gonna be installed, adding device and pairing process. All that take 10 to 15 minutes to connect it every time you plug it in. Where is plug and play? And after all that it still has mediocre sound quality...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intellinet Network Solutions Cat6 RJ-45 Male/RJ-45 Male UTP Network Patch Cable, 7-Feet (334112); Brand: Intellinet; Review: Seem to be working great so far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link 5 Port Fast Ethernet Switch | Desktop Ethernet Splitter | Ethernet Hub | Plug and Play; Brand: TP-LINK; Review: Good product! Works good with my google onHub router.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Videosecu Tilt Swivel TV Wall Mount 32"- 70" LCD LED Plasma TV with VESA 200x200, 400x400, Up to 600x400; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: Good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony MDRE9LP/ORG Ear Buds; Brand: Sony; Review: Good product and look upon arrival. Time will tell for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: WOMENS BEARPAW CONSTANTINE SHEEPSKIN KNIT BOOTS; Brand: BEARPAW; Review: Great quality; i am very happy with my purchase! Will buy this brand again, no doubt about it. Highly recommend this brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's Faux Suede Fringe Moccasin Beaded Tassle Mid Calf Boots Black, Camel. Brown, Gray, Red, Pink; Brand: La Bella Fashion; Review: Bought these for my daughter. Very cute. Now I want a pair too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Knee High Faux Suede Flat Winter Buckle Boots Black; Brand: KSC; Review: Very cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J.TOMSON Womens Toggle Hooded & Double Breasted Trench Coat; Brand: J.TOMSON; Review: Cute jacket. Super light weight. Will be even cuter with a scarf; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kali Footwear Women's Double Buckle Flat Fashion Boots Arcade; Brand: Kali Footwear; Review: Ordered a nine and they fit like a 7-super small! Will have to return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love Tree Women's 100% Linen Wide Leg Pants; Brand: Love Tree; Review: Love them and ordered a second pair in another color. The legs are very billowy- I call them my genie pants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coromose Womens College Girls Style Thigh High Socks Stockings; Brand: coromose; Review: My daughter loves them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zando Women Stripe Tube Dresses Over the Knee Thigh High Stockings Cosplay Socks; Brand: Zando; Review: Super cute - fits tiny legs well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Backpack with Lunchbag Combo with Skye and Everest; Brand: ; Review: My granddaughter loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alivila.Y Fashion Womens Vintage Sexy Removable Spaghetti Strap Bowknot Corset; Brand: Alivila.Y Fashion Corset; Review: Surprised at the great quality for such a low price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EUROTARD 210 WOMENS CONVERTIBLE TIGHTS; Brand: Eurotard; Review: Exactly what we expected. My daughter was very happy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Yuccie Women's Off The Shoulder Crochet Crop Top Tube Blouse; Brand: My Yuccie; Review: LOVEd it prior to washing. After washing it changed shape even though washed in cold and not dried in dryer. It no longer fit loosely around the waist as before. Same with the second one I ordered in a different color.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RF ROOM OF FASHION Women's Waterproof Warm Fur Lined Cold Weather Snow Rain Boots; Brand: RF ROOM OF FASHION; Review: Cute boots, but too small. I'm a size 9 and had to give these to my daughter who wears an 8. If they offered half sizes, I would have ordered larger as the reviews said they're a bit small, but no half size offered, so I took my chances.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ToBeInStyle Women's Strapless Tube Tops with Built-in Shelf Bra; Brand: ToBeInStyle; Review: love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bangkokpants Women's Boho Pants Hippie Clothes Yoga Outfits Peacock Design One Size Fits; Brand: Bangkokpants; Review: Loved them at first, but washed them carefully in cold and they shrank so much I can no longer wear them. Super bummed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lannaclothesdesign Women's Smocked Waist Paisley Print Rayon Yoga Harem Pants; Brand: Lannaclothesdesign; Review: Love these! Just ordered a second pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pastease Rave Pasties - Breast Covers for Lingerie, Outfits; Brand: ; Review: These were great. My daughter used them with a dance performance. Single use, but great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mariyaab Women's Strapless Full Length Casual Wide Leg 100% Linen Jumpsuit; Brand: Mariyaab; Review: I ordered a medium in black. I'm about 155 pounds 5'8 and barely got the waistband over my hips, but once I did, it looked so cute! Looks great on and I will probably order another in a different color once I see how it washes--and hopefully it doesn't shrink! Length is good, too. I can wear flats and have the hem touch the floor, or I can swing a pair of mid-size heels with it. Very happy. Very classy outfit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lofbaz Women's Floral Boho Genie Aladdin Smocked Waist Harem Pants; Brand: Lofbaz; Review: Adorable! I will hand wash to keep them from shrinking. If they don't shrink, they're perfect. Very cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: OtterBox Defender Series Case for Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 Only Not for the Nexus 2 3 and 4; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Seems solid and protective, but if you use the adjustable belt clip, it is likely that it will break when you sit down. The Nexus is too large to use with the beltclip, and once it breaks, there is no way to use it except in a pocket or bag holder; and in a pocket, it is VERY uncomfortable if you aren't careful to place the flat side against your leg! There is no way to remove the broken piece from the back of the holder short of using a huge file or grinder! Disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arkon Car Phone Holder Mount for iPhone X 8 7 6S Plus 8 7 6S Galaxy Note Retail Black; Brand: ARKON; Review: The holder is so convenient I wish it came with two, one for the car with the vent holder and one for at home with the stand-alone mount! Very visible when mounted on the car's vent near the steering wheel; a little shaky but has not fallen off. The stand-alone mount (for windshield, dash, etc.) can also be used in the cup-holder or at home next to the bed, etc. Worth every cent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kmashi MP810 20000mAh High Capacity Dual USB (5V/1A; Brand: Paxcess; Review: Some external battery packs take a charge, but when you need it, they are a low as what you wanted to recharge. NOT WITH THIS! It takes and holds a charge, a good solid charge for when you need it. You don't just use the battery power of this external power pack, you actually do recharge your device from it. The 20,000mAh capacity is about 10 times the capacity of most cellphone batteries! You won't regret buying this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart!(TM) Micro USB LED Light UP Cable (3 Feet) USB 2.0 Fast Sync Rapid Charge for Smartphones and Tablets; Brand: 360 Mobile Solutions; Review: Not just the length but the glowing end to show when my phone is charging (or is charged) make this my preferred cable. Great idea, well made. Look forward to years of use. UPDATE: Still glows, still works - BUT the connection/charging speed is reduced (probably by the LED) to the point of being almost unusable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Onyx Air Vent Universal Smartphone Car Mount Holder - Cradle for Iphone 6 Plus; Brand: Equinox International; Review: Very well made, especially by using metal to hook onto the vent. However, the metal arm in not adjustable in length. Because of this, the holder itself may be too far from the vent for the lower part to brace against the dash. Works in some cars, not others. Make sure that the vent is tall enough for the lower part to brace against the vent itself (see description picture). For a vent that is wide but flat, make sure that it does not extend out from the dash but is on an area of the dash below the vent to brace against. (New Mazda 6 center vent cannot use this holder.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KMASHI® K-CC003(4.8Amp 24W,Smart Recognition,3 Port / Triple; Brand: KMASHI; Review: Convenient, enough power to charge tablet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honeywell i2 smart LED High Speed Micro-USB to USB 2.0 Sync and Charger Cable Cord, 3.2 Ft - Black; Brand: Honeywell Connection; Review: Like the slow pulse and color change from charging (red) to fully charged (blue). Easy to see, an charge tablet with it. Reasonable, average length.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast; City: Brandenburg Kentucky; Review: Luxury accomadations in a peaceful country setting. The owners, Theresa and David welcomed us into their home and treated us like family. Bring a hearty appetite because the breakfasts are home made, delicious and huge! The eggs are the freshest you will ever have because they get them every morning from their own chickens. The house and pool area are immaculate. The prices are very reasonable. Very close to Fort Knox where my nephew is stationed. It was a great place for him to kick back and relax during his break after basic training. It was nice that we were all able to stay in the same place and not have to go to separate hotel rooms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moab Valley Inn; City: Moab Utah; Review: My friend and I spent two nights at Moab Valley Inn. It was in a great location, was cheaper than any of the other hotels in the area, had a very nice hot tub and laundry facilities. The rooms were large, clean and comfortable. The free breakfast included make your own waffles. It was nice to be able to throw in our dirty, wet clothes into the washer after exploring all day in the mud and rain, then hop into the hot tub to warm ourselves up after being chilled.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viva Wyndham Maya An All Inclusive Resort; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: The Viva Wyndham Maya is a really nice resort. They keep it immaculate. They were constantly cleaning everything from the front gate to the beautiful white sand beach and everything in between. The food at the buffett is average, but the special restaurants give you much better food with exceptional ambiance and service. The desserts at the buffett are bland and have a gelatinous texture. The restaurant desserts are very good. The rooms are clean nice size. The beds are very hard, and so are the pillows. Our room on the north side was quiet during the day and evening, but got very noisy around 10 PM. I would try to get a room in the center of the resort the next time. Don't book excursions through the hotel. We did, only to find cheaper options afterwards. However, the snorkeling with the sea turtles and in the ceynote excursion was great. The beach was the most beautiful white sand beach with turquoise waters. The resort is located within the gated community of Playacar, which is very large. You will not feel confined or unsafe at all. There is a Starbucks across the street from the resort. It has free wifi. The wifi at the hotel is sketchy if you don't pay for it and expensive if you do. I definitely recommend walking to Starbucks to get online. I would defiinitely stay at the Viva Wyndham Maya again. The staff is very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pointe Plaza Hotel; City: Brooklyn New York; Review: I have nothing but good things to say about the Pointe Plaza Hotel in Brooklyn. We decided to stay there for a couple of reasons. It is much less expensive to stay in Brooklyn than Manhattan when visiting NYC. This hotel offers rooms with two twin beds, which is very hard to find in NYC. We requested one of those rooms. Upon arrival, we were asked if we would like a room with a king size bed. We declined and they then upgraded us to a corner suite that had two queen beds, a kitchen and living area separate from the bedroom. The room was large with very high ceilings and lots of natural light. It was also very quiet even though the street was noisy at times with traffic. Every employee with whom we had contact was very nice and helpful. They had a nice continental breakfast. The subway station was about five blocks from the hotel. It was an easy walk in a neighborhood that felt very safe. I highly recommend the Pointe Plaza Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Pittsburgh; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: Conveniently located within walking distance of Market Square, PPG Place skating rink, and the Theater District. Great views, spacious rooms and bathrooms with robes and slippers, comfortable beds, and extremely friendly and attentive staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Golden Girls: Season 5; Brand: Beatrice Arthur; Review: The Golden Girls is a wonderfully hilarious show. You'll laugh and cry at this wonderful show. I can watch these ladies over and over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Improvement: Season 4; Brand: Tim Allen; Review: This is a great show with Tim Allen,Patricia Roberts, and all the wonderful actors and actress. This is a wonderful comedy to watch over and over again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beginners & Beyond: Yoga For Weight Loss for Beginners; Brand: Maggie Rhoades; Review: I found some of these exercises to be most difficult to do especially when it was designed towards the beginner. It would be good for the intermediate class.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Improvement: Season 8; Brand: Tim Allen; Review: This is a great family show with a lot of laughter! Every cast member fits into their part purfectly. It's a fun show to be enjoyed many times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best of Lucy & Friends; Brand: Lucille Ball; Review: Lucy is hilarious in all these wonderful shows, that I grew up with. Throughly enjoyed watching these shows and it will be a great collectors item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Six Bullets [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: Movies like this appeal to our inner desire for justice. In the end, the bad guys just get shot and killed instantly. I wanted to see the villain get his fingers chopped off! Though I think having the daughter's pinky sliced off was a bit too much. They didn't need to include that in the movie (just my opinion). I also didn't think the scene with the girl melted by the acid was necessary. It may have been even more effective if they had left it up to the viewer's imagination. I'm not a fan of excess, gratuitous blood & gore. They probably could have toned down the nudity as well. Other than that, I thought the movie was great. I'm a fan of JCVD, and this one didn't disappoint. It's good that they're bringing up the issue of human trafficking. Awareness leads to action.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Rim; Brand: Idris Elba; Review: I loved this movie! I wasn't going to write a review about it but after browsing the ridiculous 1-star reviews, I just had to put in a 5-star rating to offset that nonsense. People saying that it was illogical or "they should have done it this way!" are just not getting it. This IS how it happened, so just enjoy the story for what it is! Do all stories unfold in the most logical manners? It's as if you don't know how to enjoy a good action movie. This movie was non-stop action that was gripping, and it even had a good storyline. If you don't like it, that's fine but don't go around telling people that they're stupid and ignorant if they liked it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Another Earth; Brand: ; Review: If you're looking for something scifi, look elsewhere. I borrowed this from the local library hoping that it would have some elements of science fiction but there aren't. The main story is about a girl that feels guilty about accidentally killing some guy's family when she drove drunk. That's about it. Very little time is spent dealing with anything related to the second Earth. Anyway, if you're looking for scifi, fantasy, action, adventure, or anything of that nature, look elsewhere. If you like dramas, then you might like this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Purge: Anarchy; Brand: ; Review: This one is so much better than The Purge (ASIN B00BEIYGT8). You get to see what's going on all over the town instead of just inside one home. While I enjoyed the other movie, this one is so much better! Though I wish there wasn't such excessive foul language.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homefront; Brand: Jason Statham; Review: Ok, the profanity was a bit much, and the sex scene was unnecessary, but I loved the story! I thought it was going to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger's Commando (which I loved) but it wasn't (which is also great because it's a different story). This is a movie where the bad guys get their butts kicked and the good guys win. It makes you feel good. I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identicals; Brand: Lachlan Nieboer; Review: This is one of the most boring movies of all time. It could have been a great sci fi thriller.....but it's not. Sorry. Don't waste your time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lexx - Complete Series Tales from a Parallel Universe Lexx: The Series NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Australia; Brand: Ralph Brown; Review: A couple concerns I had after reading the reviews was that the DVDs would be unlabeled (mine came with the episode names printed on the discs) and that lines would be visible on the top and bottom (they're not). Mine also arrived unharmed. It would have been nice if the discs were each in their own holder (they come stacked together in 2 special cases) but at less than thirteen dollars, I'm not going to complain. The date on the back of the case is 2016, so if you're buying it from Amazon, you might want to only pay attention to the reviews from 2016 and newer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Catapult Kit - Build Your Own Wooden Mini Medieval Warfare Kit - With 18 Foot Range; Brand: Abong; Review: It works well and was easy to put together. Well, mostly easy. We got it to go on display next to our Cardboard Castle album by Watsky. It looks pretty cute together. Although we were never able to knock the album over with it. I guess our aim is not that great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victoria's deco Cosplay Accessories One Piece Straw Hat Luffy's Hat; Brand: Victoria's deco; Review: I bought it as a gift. It as very small compared to how it is in the show. Also, be careful who you buy it from. The first one I ordered came in a bag completely crumpled. The replacement was shoved in a box that was too small for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WizKids HeroClix DC Comics Batman Gotham City Strategy Game; Brand: WizKids; Review: This game is a lot of fun. It is a great starter for players who have never played this type of strategy game. It is easy to understand and play, and the dividers has a cheat sheet of procedures for each turn and instructions on how to win.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aquarius DC Comics Joker Playing Cards; Brand: Aquarius; Review: The art is gorgeous! The printing quality is exceptional, and they are sturdy enough to not get damaged from light use. I love the subtle differences between the suits. This is a great collectors item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FREEing Silent Hill 2: Red Pyramid Thing Figma Action Figure; Brand: FREEing; Review: The detail on this figure is amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: SimCity: Limited Edition; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: I pre-ordered this game for my daughter. I Paid extra to have it here on launch date (it did arrive). However, the game was unplayable due to server issues for a great portion of the time. The limited time my daughter was able to play she found the game to be a great disappointment (as in she cried). The city sizes are EXTREMELY limited. You have to stay connected to the internet to play and the whole feel and enjoyment of the game has been trashed by EA. If I could possibly give this game 0 Stars I would. My older daughter described this game as an App for the PC. You want to play, well you can buy the game and then keep shelling out money to EA to get the stuff that would make it fun. What a horrible thing to do to a long time PC gaming favorite. Now EA is offering consumers another game in place of this one. I just want my money back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SimCity [Instant Access]; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: I pre-ordered this game for my daughter. I Paid extra to have it here on launch date (it did arrive). However, the game was unplayable due to server issues for a great portion of the time. The limited time my daughter was able to play she found the game to be a great disappointment (as in she cried). The city sizes are EXTREMELY limited. You have to stay connected to the internet to play and the whole feel and enjoyment of the game has been trashed by EA. If I could possibly give this game 0 Stars I would. My older daughter described this game as an App for the PC. You want to play, well you can buy the game and then keep shelling out money to EA to get the stuff that would make it fun. What a horrible thing to do to a long time PC gaming favorite. Now EA is offering consumers another game in place of this one. I just want my money back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Rain: Director's Cut PS3; Brand: by
Sony; Review: The Good: The ARI system. Interesting concept. The Bad: I purchased this game based on the overall favorable reviews. The start of the game felt like a very poorly made Sims with the player attempting to get the character to take a leak, get dressed, brush his teeth, do household chores and talk to family members while the clock ticks by. The story line never got there for us. My daughter and I gave up after the less than exciting fight sequences. The laughable attempts to manipulate objects and select menu options did give us some entertainment. I didn't rate this game a 1 because we didn't finish it and therefore I'm not sure if the story line ever improved. We tried playing it for several hours thinking it was just a learning curve thing. After a bit we didn't care anymore. Using both wireless and move controllers the game was a nightmare to play. It was slow to respond and the movements mostly counter intuitive. We calibrated the controllers several times to ensure it was working correctly. The same controllers were used to play Killzone 3 immediately after without a hitch. So it wasn't the machine or the controllers. The stick figure movement was distracting. The graphics themselves were not bad but the movement of the characters looked robotic. I have to believe the story gets better as the game goes along because this many people can't be wrong. I think the challenge of playing a game should be in the game itself and not in using the controllers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Age Inquisition - Deluxe Edition - PC; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: I don't know where to start. I had a hard time rating this. It was between a three and a four, so I went with the latter. I read some of the other reviews, and I can see others' frustrations. I sympathize, but I waited so long for this game that I decided to tough it out before I reviewed it. A nod to another reviewer with a minor correction: Shale is female. If you'd taken her to the Anvil of the Void, you'd know that. I can see the mistake, though. Her synthesized voice does sound rather masculine. Pros: -Companion characters are interesting and are not constantly at each others' throats. I hated that about Awakening. It took the fun out of it. I actually get some giggles by listening to the fellas chat while I wander. -Graphics are outstanding! Not as good as The Last of Us, but better than most. -The music is really nice. It blends into the background, so it isn't annoying, and the theme song is rather pretty. -The heroes brought in from Origins are definitely themselves. Morrigan looks, talks and acts like Morrigan... etc. -Riding a mount helps so much. And I like that you can choose from so many different types. -Romance and other human interactions are more realistic. There's no gifting, but I don't mind. Talking and spending time together are really important. -Dressing up the castle is frivolous, but fun. -Crafting weapons and armor is sweet! I like that I can choose what the weapon will be made of, and capable of. -Modifying armor and weapons is a vast improvement. I wish you could remove the runes, though. Kind of a waste. -Fast travel is possible from anywhere. I love it! I really didn't like having to walk out of most every dungeon in DAO. -The Origins Fereldan travel screen was cute, but it took forever. You don't get interrupted while travelling. -The war table is a really cool idea. I like the subterfuge and information trading that goes on. Cons: -Why do I feel like I'm playing the lovechild of Tomb Raider and Dragon's Dogma? Because the jumping and slogging through the wilderness gets really old after a while. You have to walk around huge mountains to get everywhere. Jump-jump-jump... if I wanted to do that, I'd play Nintendo. -Hilarious glitches that are just a sign of a rushed release. People skyrocket across the screen. It's funny, so I won't knock it too hard. Still, it shouldn't happen. -Have I mentioned that I despise Origin? Stuck with it. Every time I accomplish some target goal, a really-really loud alert pops up, making it impossible to hear part of what someone was saying in a cut scene. -It took the story quite a while to become anything worth paying attention to. It got there (blessed be God), but it wasn't until after the first major hurdle. That was hours of playtime, folks. Origins took off from moment one. I don't like starting a quest without knowing who my character is. -I was; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Left Behind Eternal Forces CD-ROM - PC; Brand: by
LB Games; Review: Wouldn't run on Windows 7 or 8 nor in any compatibility mode. It installs, then nothing. It bothers me to leave a poor review because I can't actually review the content of the product. After much searching on the internet on getting the program to run I found this was a common issue. If I find a solution, I will update this review and modify the rating based on the content.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Need for Speed Most Wanted - Playstation 3; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: I bought this game for my ps3, expecting it to be Need for Speed. The game is nothing like the other NFS games i've played. I found that I'd have to watch the mini-map to make sure i didn't miss a checkpoint, otherwise i'd have to turn around. You cant paint your car or do body kits. You have to find cars around the map in order to drive something. There's no earning the currency to buy one and then investing in it to make it the coolest ride ever. There's no story. There are no pursuit-breakers or hiding places. I could go on and on. This game is, essentially, Burnout. However, the graphics are gorgeous.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prey - Pre-load - PS4 Digital Code; Brand: by
Bethesda; Review: The game-designed light fluxes bright to dim and it gave me an eye strain headache. That being said, the ending was interesting-ish. It was a frustrating game. I like puzzles, but this was just annoying. The simple act of getting around is the chore of this game. Normally there would be strategy or puzzles or fighting that would be the primary focus. But, no, this game is all about how are you going to go around this broken door, or over that wall. don't get me started on the zero-g stuff. i wanted to tear my hair out when the game said I had to go out there AGAIN and again and again. It was a valiant effort to make a game that was different, and in some ways it was. But different isn't always better. My mom and i like to game together, and she and i stared at each other blankly when the game ended. It was so... lackluster.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
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Title: TV Without Cable: Guide to Free Internet TV and Over-the-Air Free TV (Streaming Devices) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ronald Peter Page; Review: I found the book readable and therefore understandable even for a non techie. It is however only an intro to the various methods he listed in this book as others follow to fully explain each of them, so be prepared to invest in further books to pursue this interest. If any reader wants to get out of the cable/dish trap but wants or needs to have TV available without the high cost then the investment in these books will be well worth it. I gave this book three stars but if I do pursue all the other books that could change as I view the whole series as parts of the whole so until I have read them all, this is the highest rating I think is appropriate.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Hallows at Eyre Hall: The breathtaking sequel to Jane Eyre (The Eyre Hall Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Luccia Gray Page; Review: This story was unexpectedly twisted in that Bronte's characters were clearly madly in love. This story picks up with an aging Mr. Rochester and his relatively youthful and beautiful wife. In the original "Jane Eyer" Jane was not described as particularly beautiful and if I recollect, rather plain. She was kind and intelligent and gentle. Eyre Hall has been rebuild on the ashes of Thornfield and as close to the original floorplan as Jane could recall for it was Jane's money that made it possible. Our Mrs. Rochester of Eyre Hall might have been all those things when she wed Rochester, but she has developed a serious mind of her own. In this story we again encounter the brother in law, Mr. Massy, Bertha's brother and he is evil; SO evil! He has a niece, Annette whose heritage is never clarified. The ward Adele is part of the new cast of characters all grown up and a dear confident of Jane's. We meet some now grown children Jane had taken in when they became orphans, Susan and Michael. Michael is desperately in love, Susan has become a teacher and Adele is striving to become married. Most of the other characters are servants, clergy and doctor. In the midst of this a mysterious letter finds it's way to Jane through Michael and Rochester dies. This is the first book in a series of three; I will be looking for the second one because as we all know, the first book will leave you hanging as will the second one too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Ashes (Souls Beyond Book 2) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's H.L. Baker Page; Review: I was so entertained I could not put it down. I thought I had it figured out, but sure wasn't expecting several revelations! I would love to dish on them but if I did it might spoil a new reader's interest in the story. Suffice it to say it is a cleverly woven yarn about 1920's bootleggers in tender disguises and unexpected steamy hot illicit relationship gone very, very wrong!! In the end, well, you will just have to read it for yourself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Vintage Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Verne Page; Review: I read this when I was in my teens. When I had the chance to own a copy of it I jumped at it! The re-read proved as wonderful as it was the first time around. I enjoyed it as much as if I had never read it before. I was entertained and on the edge of my seat!! Highly recommended for anyone who is curious about the "classics"!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Verne Page; Review: I read this when I was in my teens. When I had the chance to own a copy of it I jumped at it! The re-read proved as wonderful as it was the first time around. I enjoyed it as much as if I had never read it before. I was entertained and on the edge of my seat!! Highly recommended for anyone who is curious about the "classics"!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moriarty: Anna Kronberg Thriller Bundle; Author: Visit Amazon's Annelie Wendeberg Page; Review: Determined characters; some good and a lot of bad. Victorian times working with Sherlock Holmes; the mystery of Moriarty and what makes him tick and the chemistry between Sherlock, Anna and Moriarty unfolds slowly and steadily as events build to reveal all? No, there will be a future for them I feel sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Sword Princess (The Great Detective in Love) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzette Hollingsworth Page; Review: First of all I purchased the ebook, Kindle edition. I was really enjoying the book, the story, the characters (of which there were many and all very interesting) and then I came to Chapter 29. In Chapter 27 the women were entertaining orphan girls within the Academy for Young Ladies and it seemed like something was missing. The chapter was winding up to return the children back to their orphanage and departing had barely commenced. In the previous Chapter, 28 we switched to Sherlock and Dr. Watson who were on red alert due to a fingerprint Sherlock found on a pound note and they hastened out to save the day. At the beginning of Chapter 29 they were in a carriage and being pursued by villains shooting at them from the river aboard a barge when Elena comes along on the other side of the Thames guns blazing and knives being thrown!! I felt like there was a lot missing between the discussion to return the children from whence they had come to the grand shoot out along the river. Until that point I was entertained and all was well. There was a complete disengagement at that point. I don't know if there is some kind of editing issue with the ebook edition or something else, but the story as I read it, was incomplete. That is why I gave it four stars. I am not sure if I will buy or read any other of her books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mill on the Floss (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's George Eliot Page; Review: This is the second book by Eliot I have read. The stories are very different and the endings are unexpected; the author clearly understands life very well with all the twists and turns described in each story as we learn to know and if not love at least accept each character. However, speaking now exclusively about "The Mill on the Floss" the cast of characters are clearly defined and varied. The reader is both attracted and repulsed by each character in turn with the possible exception of Maggie. No one is perfect either in goodness or evil but eventually all life comes to an end. Eliot takes the time to include her own analogies of the human condition as she sees if from her perspective during this period. Here I note that Eliot was not your average Victorian citizen as she was notoriously independent of the accepted notions of the period but but she still offers a personal description of the times for the readers' advantage. I was entranced, repulsed, made glad, depressed and eventually exultant and left it's pages breathless and crying. If time allows I would read it again and encourage new readers to as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keeper of Pleas (Volume 1); Author: A. Wendeberg; Review: I received a pre publication copy in exchange for an honest review and here it is. I enjoyed this new release by Annelie Wendeberg very much. She gets better with each new publication. I have been following her since reading "Moriarity" and have since read everything she has written. Her work reflects vast imagination, skillful plot twists and remarkably interesting characters. This one is no exception! One of the central characters is determined to pursue the case of the infanticide of nine babies who have been found buried in some large flowerpots. The crimes occurred long ago and nothing is known about the parents. While the case unfolds, the reader is allowed to become acquainted with the complicated central characters, flawed of course as we all are, but very human and extremely interesting in themselves. It is a story with a criminal investigation within it's center and I could not put it down without extreme reluctance; I put it down once! I could of course tell you more about the story itself, but I prefer new readers to challenge my opinion and discover this remarkable author for themselves. It's the best thing I can do for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Trials (Return of the Darkening) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Richardson Page; Review: Good character development and Enjoyed it very much; bought the two sequels!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Good, Feel Great Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny Jones Page; Review: I found Jenny Jones Cooks on YouTube and just love her videos and recipes. It inspired a desire for her cookbook and I thought maybe she had featured some of her online recipes in that work, but I was mistaken. However that did not matter as the cookbook was published long before she created her online blog. This cookbook has a lot of valuable information that she does not go into online and I am very satisfied with my purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder in Nice (The Maggie Newberry Mystery Series) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Kiernan-Lewis Page; Review: I did enjoy the story very much. An errant sister whose child needs help after her mother's death under suspicious circumstances and a mysterious lover. What is not to like?! Maggie the heroine is rather tenacious and single minded in her quest to welcome her niece back into the family. There are many twists and turns and it is rather edgy for a cozy mystery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Bonds (Return of the Darkening) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Richardson Page; Review: This third installation did not disappoint and I am looking forward to another saga about this group. The action was quick, the characters are fully developed and have become quit admirable and Professor Mordecai has been revealed as . . .oops! I don't want to give that away! Some of our friends did not make it and others are still struggling with their experiences. There is still plenty to write about, But, again with the typographical errors; clean that up and this would be five stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Legends (Return of the Darkening Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Richardson Page; Review: This second book in the (so far) trilogy was better than the first just because the first on had to set the stage for the reader. In book two we know who our characters are and the actual story can unfold. There is plenty of action and some interesting twists and turns. I found Thea to be a bit self centered and tedious in book one but her character began to mature beautifully. Seb was always a character I could understand and wanted to give him a hug. I began to really care about the characters and was fully committed to their welfare. Kalix was believable, smart, brave and often funny. However, there are MANY errors in the text and I find that a terrible distraction away from the story. Ms Richardson is writing for teen readers and maybe they won't notice or maybe not care. I believe her writing is good enough for more mature audiences if she can get a grip on her publication errors which might not even be under her control.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Oescienne: The Finding; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenna Elizabeth Johnson Page; Review: This is an account of a childhood with all it's childish adventures and developments but the child is extraordinary. After five hundred years when the human population had been destroyed, this one human child is mysteriously born of a great oak tree in accordance with an ancient prophecy. If you as a reader can suspend your doubts enough to pursue the story you will eventually seek out all the sequels as well. I did and now I am impatiently waiting for the fifth installment. If you love fantasy then don't miss these well written gems by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is My Beloved; Author: Walter Benton; Review: A romance poem of young love, the passion, the warmth and be all of human experience . . . well worth adding to your own personal library! It is not long and can be read in one sitting . . . soft music playing . . . again and again. The experience is a guilty pleasure! The poem has been recorded on an LP and it sounds amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gardener of Baghdad; Author: Visit Amazon's Ahmad Ardalan Page; Review: I just finished reading this Kindle book I downloaded probably a year ago. I haven't been so moved by a story in a long time. I'm not sure what I can add to the previous reviews by other readers but I feel compelled to try. It opened my eyes and heart to Iraq in ways I never imagined. The characters became flesh and blood to me and I cared passionately about them. That is because of the skill of a good author. The story itself could have happened anywhere perhaps for prejudice, love, war, loss, separation, joy and pain are everywhere. This was poignant for me because it was in Iraq; the place where civilization as we have come to understand it began. It is an ancient culture that is misunderstood by current Iraqi's as well as the rest of the world as the book itself made clear. As an American we too have lost touch with our heritage and have forgotten who we are. I felt this more keenly while reading this story. I understood the loss and pain for a beloved homeland just as Ali and his associates felt. Perhaps for that reason alone, if I have expressed myself clearly, then don't let this one get by you. Get the book; read the book; tell everyone. This story will be a classic must read and treasure just like "To Kill a Mockingbird" which is totally different but the same. Don't take my word for it; read them both. It is important.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Librarian: An AOI Thriller (The Justar Journal) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Brandt Legg Page; Review: I love books and when I saw the title of this one I had to read it due to the introduction of modern e books. When e books became affordable and easy to use I got one. I knew right away these things had the power to change the world. This story was my darkest nightmare. I had a hard time putting it down but sometimes the tension got to me enough that putting it down was appropriate. I needed time to think about what I was reading. It's a simple story about a single father raising his son to adulthood due to the mysterious death of his beloved wife. The plot twists back and forth between the viewpoints of different characters and that was extremely interesting to me. The characters were well developed and they drew you in. Some of them you hated, some you loved and others you just can't figure out but you have your suspicions. The book ended in a cliffhanger to encourage you to buy the next installment of the story. Buy it; I am.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bookstore: A Book Club Recommendation!; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Meyler Page; Review: I read this book and on the whole enjoyed it. A young English woman is going to Columbia University when she discovers she is pregnant. Realizing she would need far more money than she had then she was able to secure a job working in a quaint but exceptionally well stocked book store. Throughout the pregnancy she has all the ups and downs in her relationship with the father of the child who reveals himself to be a psycho that enjoys inflicting emotional pain on women. But the job at the bookstore among some wonderful men working there helps her to keep her feet on the ground and eventually the baby is born and she remains mentally strong. Along the way there is a lot of interesting information about the books and the customers who come and go in the store and in their lives. It is well written, free of obvious typos and grammatical errors and the author has managed to make you care about her characters. But in some places it was a downer as life often is but there is only one high point . . . . . . . . . . no. . . . no, that's all I'm telling you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost TreeRunner: An AOI Thriller (The Justar Journal) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Brandt Legg Page; Review: I know many reviews have been made about this three part series and the story has been briefly told from many reader viewpoints but I'm not going to do that. The first thing you as a possible reader should do it buy the complete series at once because you won't want to stop because you need to buy the next book. Having done that pat yourself on the back and set in on "The Last Librarian" because you will want to read straight through to the very last without interruption. Yes, it's that good. I just finished book three, "The List Keepers" last night. I am still in that world digesting the thing. To try and begin another book now is out of the question for me because this story has struck a chord that keeps resonating inside my head. The characters feel like people I know and I wonder could this really happen? What would I do if I were in such a situation? Well, I don't know but whatever life has in store for us I know you have to play the hand in it that you're dealt. If you do it right that is the best you can hope for. Or is it? I devoured these books. This guy can write! Consider this review appropriate for "The List Keepers" as well in every way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cooking for Two: 120 Recipes for Every Day and Those Special Nights; Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Weinstein Page; Review: I read cookbooks because I regard them as fiction. This one was a bit "fancy" making dishes I have never heard of as a lot of them are from other cultures. Don't misunderstand, I do enjoy multicultural cuisine but unless it is spaghetti, pizza, tacos, chili or fried rice and egg rolls then I'm not going to be wanting to whip up something every week that is totally unfamiliar. Maybe I would do that once a month. I might like it and I might not. I just don't take chances like that with my food budget. As a work of fiction it is an interesting read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cooking for Two : 120 Recipes for Every Day and Those Special Nights; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Scarbrough Page; Review: I read cookbooks because I regard them as fiction. This one was a bit "fancy" making dishes I have never heard of as a lot of them are from other cultures. Don't misunderstand, I do enjoy multicultural cuisine but unless it is spaghetti, pizza, tacos, chili or fried rice and egg rolls then I'm not going to be wanting to whip up something every week that is totally unfamiliar. Maybe I would do that once a month. I might like it and I might not. I just don't take chances like that with my food budget. As a work of fiction it is an interesting read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Tahoe House Hotel; City: Virginia City Nevada; Review: What a lovely experience. This historic hotel has been lovingly and beautifully restored by owners Daan and Ginger. My every need was immediately taken care of by their hostess Tammi Davis. She was gracious and warm and knows everything about Virginia City history. My room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The hotel is situated in the heart of this historic town and everything is within walking distance. There is a room to suit every need. There is even a beautiful little cottage that sleeps 4 and has a fireplace and claw-foot tub. I will be going back as soon as I can, and I recommend a stay in this piece of history to everyone. A trip to the "Pioneer Emporium" is a must for gift shopping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1859 Historic National Hotel; City: Jamestown California; Review: The food is awesome (Chef Tom) is amazing. The menu is varied and we have never had anything we didn't love. The staff is very attentive and the service has always been very prompt. Because we are locals we have never stayed over night, but it is one of our favorite places to dine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tahoe House Hotel; City: Virginia City Nevada; Review: I recently returned for another visit to Virginia City and the Tahoe House, my 4th. This trip I stayed 4 nights at this beautifully restored piece of history. I was treated like royalty by the beautiful hotel manager Tammi Davis. She is wonderful. I stayed in room 3 again. It has a fireplace and was very charming and cozy. The hotel was clean and well kept. I will be going back very soon! If you are going to be in Virginia City for any reason you have to stay at this beautiful gem. Tammi will be there to welcome you and treat you with that "personal touch" as she does everyone. Sandi, Columbia, CA Room Tip: I have stayed in room 3 with the fireplace, room 5 with a garden view, room 11 which is very small a... See more room tips; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tahoe House Hotel; City: Virginia City Nevada; Review: Stayed several days at this wonderful hotel recently. Have stayed here several times before and have had wonderful experienes. Since Tammi Davis has been the hotels manager my stays have been Fantastic. She is so hospitable and gracious. She is so knowlegable about the area and is just an AWESOME person. The owners of this historic hotel are losing a Gem when she leaves in October. I probably won't be back as I have met the other woman that works there and she was extremely rude. My review of this hotel is totally based on my experience with Tammi as the Manager.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn Miami Airport; City: Miami Florida; Review: This was the nastiest, filtiest room I have ever seen. There were cockroaches everywhere and the bathroom looked like it had never been cleaned. The mamger said they were under new management and in the process of renovating. After being moved to one of the "newly renovated" rooms the only difference was new carprt. The room was still filthy and I saw cockroaches. It would be bet to avoid this place. It gives the franchise a bad name.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Winslow; City: Winslow Arizona; Review: We try to stay in Quality, Comfort, Sleep and La Quinta Inns. This was not the best Quality Inn I have stayed in. The bed was very uncomfortable and having the pool and hot tub indoors and open to the hall was a little muggy and weird. The staff was very friendly and as usual with these hotels the hot breakfast was good. Had waffles, sausage and eggs. They really need to update their beds.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Pueblo; City: Pueblo Colorado; Review: We stayed here June 11th. The day the fires started in Black Forest, and Canon City, Colorado. The room was very nice. The only problem was that they had no more rooms in the front section so we were in the back. The train tracks are close and the trains go by frequently and are very long. The hot breakfast was your normal continental breakfast fare plus, waffles, eggs, grit sticks and sausage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Fruita; City: Fruita Colorado; Review: We decided to stay in Fruita instead of Grand Junction and we are glad we did. Our room was excellent. Our room was very affordable, clean and quiet. The hot breakfast was excellent. Waffles, sausage, eggs, fruit, yogurt and OJ. The desk clerk told us about the Colorado National monument and we went that morning. The entrance is on the road close to the hotel. I love Comfort Inn. Haven't stayed in a bad one yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Gunnison; City: Gunnison Colorado; Review: Love, love, love these hotels. Clean, comfortable and quiet. They have a wonderful hot breakfast. We had Waffles, bacon, eggs, fruit and OJ. The price was very good with our AARP discount. I would recommend staying on the upper floor so you don't hear footsteps from above.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Shawnee; City: Shawnee Oklahoma; Review: We normally stay at Comfort, Quality, Sleep or La Quinta Inns because they are always clean and the hot breakfast is wonderful. On a friends recommendation we stayed at this Super 8. The only room that was available was the handicapped and it was huge. The only complaint I have was the outside of the building was really filthy and the really stingy continental breakfast. We probably won't stay at a Super 8 again. The price was about what we had been paying at the Choice Hotel chains.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Bakersfield; City: Bakersfield California; Review: We stayed here last weekend. Great location and a very easy drive to the Rabobank Sports and Convention Center. The full hot breakfast was very good and our front desk Hostess, Danielle was just awesome. The first night we ended up with a very noisy neighbor and when I told Danielle she immediately moved us to a different room and apologized for our inconvenience. We had a great dinner at the Black Angus, within walking distance from the hotel. We will definitely stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Winco GP-1 Garlic Press; Brand: Winco; Review: Here's the main Pro: It DOES press garlic like a boss. It's better than my old one. I do not have garlic squishing up and escaping around the sides of the press. I can fit maybe 2 large cloves at a time, and I only have to press once. Sadly, there are quite a few Cons: This press is made of ALUMINUM! What's the big deal about that you ask? Put it in your automatic dishwater and find out! You get a powdery residue on the outside, that then rubs off BLACK on EVERYTHING you touch. You MUST hand wash this. The "cleaning mechanism" is better than some I have seen (such as the little plastic removable ones that you will lose about a week after buying a press). But again, there were problems with this press cleaner. The plastic teeth still had thin bits of plastic stuck to them, which isn't a big deal, just ugly and unprofessional looking. Whats worse is the glue that was holding the cleaner onto the press wore off after only about a month of light use. So now I am stuck with a stupid removable bit of plastic ANYWAY! To the reviewer that said "there's really not much to a garlic press"...I laughed at this when I ordered this press. Now though...I'm not so sure. I am still unsatisfied in my search for a perfect press. If this garlic press were larger, studier, and stainless steel, it would be perfect. But it's far from it. :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NESCO FD-37A, Food Dehydrator, White Speckled/Marbled, 400 watts; Brand: Nesco; Review: Pros: I've dried a wide variety of items this summer with my dehydrator. I absolutely love it! I joined a CSA for the first time, and the dehydrator was fantastic for most veggies that I could not use immediately. Fantastic with herbs; dries in an hour or two! Other things I've dried this summer: onions, leeks, any kind of pepper, squash, tomatoes (see comment below). Everything has come out wonderfully! Haven't tried jerky or fruit rolls yet! Cons: Herbs or veggies would sometimes turn brown if dried for too long. Basil in particular usually turned brown (probably due to its high moisture content). Onions as well were prone to turning brown when over-dried. This does not appear to affect their taste; only aesthetics. There is no temperature or timer settings on this basic unit. This is not generally a problem, but makes it nearly impossible for me to make tomato leathers correctly with this unit. I almost always over-dry and end up with "tomato chips" instead. Of course, then I just throw them into the food processor and make tomato powder instead, so it's not really a big loss, but something to be aware of. I purchased the optional fruit roll and screen trays to accommodate smaller veggies. I don't have any complaints about these extra trays, but it should be noted that using them will change the airflow in your unit, and you will need to rotate the trays more often to account for them. Yes, it is a bit loud. About as loud as a moderately noisy fan. If it bothers you, just place it out in the garage or porch. Bottom Line: Cons are a minor, and can mostly be solved if you buy a slightly higher-end model. Only real issue is that if you don't want something COMPLETELY dry, you need to keep an eye on it. But for the cheapest dehydrator I've seen on the market, it works like a boss. UPDATE: Five years later, this dehydrator is still going strong! I use it quite frequently every summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herb Mill; Brand: ; Review: Pros: Grinds dry, brittle herbs like a boss. It will (safely) break apart if you're trying to grind something that's too hard. Yes, it can be a pain to reassemble it, but it's better than bending/breaking the teeth. The easy disassembly also makes cleanup easy. Lightweight; some may complain that it feels "cheaply made" but it works, and is dishwasher safe. Cons: It's not an electric grinder, and it can be difficult to load and crank at the same time. For the impatient, I would suggest something electric. Stems don't grind well; it's best to remove the leaves prior to grinding, or put everything through a second or third time. Fresh herbs will get caught up in its teeth. You can grind fresh herbs with it, but you really need to add way more than what you need to get the correct amount out of it. A lot gets wasted in its teeth. I wouldn't recommend this for grinding very hard items like coriander or peppercorn. Bottom line: As long as the herb is dry, and relatively stemless, it will grind it up very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HIC Ramekins, Fine White Porcelain Souffle, 3-Inch, 4-Ounce Capacity, Set of 6; Brand: HIC Harold Import Co.; Review: Received 5 intact, 1 with a large crack that went through the entire dish (it was not a superficial crack in the glaze). I didn't notice it until putting it through the dishwasher, so it's possible that this was a structural defect that caused it to crack during washing and not shipping damage. Packaging was very good: each dish was individually wrapped in bubble wrap and fit snugging in a box which was then packed within another box with air cushions. Stickers were in the bottom of the dishes, but easily removed, so it seems they may have fixed the problem another reviewer mentioned. Description does not specifically mention it, but labels on the dishes state that these are broiler safe. This was a great price for the set. Would be nice if there were a six piece set available that came with plastic lids for storage. Set was purchased from Amazon, so customer service was great as usual. Amazon would not let me return just the cracked dish for a replacement (annoying, but I understand the policy), but they were nice enough to pre-ship a replacement and make me a pre-paid return shipping label.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Scales Digital Weight Grams and Ounces by GreaterGoods - 0.5 grams, oz, ml. Large Single Sensor Glass; Brand: Greater Goods; Review: Pros: an all glass top makes this REALLY easy to clean. Far more than my old scale, that had a glass top mounted on the electronic part. The units button has most of the options that you will need, including lb/oz, g, fl oz, and mL. The "liquid" measurements are a little weird, since something like mL isn't going to be different from grams unless you also have a calculator handy to correct for some weird density. Cons: No notch on the back to allow you to hang this to save counterspace. The scale will sense if it's on an uneven surface, which means you might have trouble if, for some strange reason, you want to take it camping with you or something. Neutral: The buttons are touch sensitive. Some people will like this (it's just like your ipad!), while others may not ("I want my button to MOVE so I know that I pressed it!"). Also, the "lb" subunit is not in decimals, but in "oz". Again, depending upon your preferences, this may be good or bad. Personally, I would rather write "1.5 lb" on my freezer bags instead of "1 lb 8 oz". Other: The zero/tare button also doubles as a power button. Hold it down for a few seconds if you want to shut it off before it's auto-power off, and save some battery life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fred WINE LIVES Kitty Drink Markers, Set of 6; Brand: Fred & Friends; Review: They arrived looking exactly like the picture. They cling well to a wine glass stem. I've tossed them in the dishwasher by accident before, but they came out unscathed. I store them right on the wine glasses hanging upside down from my rack. If I had to nit pick about anything, it's that the white and the grey cats can be a little harder to tell apart than the picture suggests, depending upon your lighting. EDIT: I'm adding this additional information with regards to a question that was asked abut this product, in hope that more people will see it: Question: could you use these on a drinking glass lip instead? My answer: they hang well enough from a lip, so purely as decoration it would work, BUT they would probably need to be held/removed as soon as someone actually takes a sip so that they don't fall off. If your glass has a very thick rim (like a heavy beer stein), it might fair better. HOWEVER, they are large and flexible enough that you could also fit them around most handles, such as a mug or beer stein, so they do work with more than just wine glasses!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mDesign Kitchen Sink Protector Mat - Small, Red; Brand: ; Review: They smelled a little vinyl-ish for a week or two, but no longer smell now. It was only noticeable when I was right in front of the sink. And I'd rather smell vinyl than mildew, which is what my previous sink mats did, and why I replaced them with this. The little mat holes are raised slightly off the sink, so it does tend to collect food/gunk underneath. However, they are easy to clean and dishwasher safe if you are too lazy to wipe them down occasionally. Putting them in the dishwasher will warp them a little bit, but they return to laying flat after you've put them back in the sink for a while. For best results, I pull them out of the dishwasher while they are still warm to avoid the warping. The bright red color prevents/masks staining very well, and my mats are still shiny after several mouths of use. I see some disagreement in the Questions/Answers section, so I'll add that the mats I received looked exactly like the color in the photo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Cucina Pantryware 17-Inch x 12-Inch Wood Cutting Board; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Pros: Looks beautiful out of the box. It's thick wood so it shouldn't break in half like a few of my old, thin cutting boards. The hole and leather strap are perfect for hanging off my pot rack (and thus reducing clutter in my cabinets). It's a good size, but not too big (it would be cumbersome to hang something larger). It's heavy enough that it won't move around while cutting. My board came pre-treated with mineral oil, so that saved me some work. Cons: Does not have grooves for catching liquids (but you can tell that from the picture, no surprises there). Its surface seems quite a bit softer than bamboo, and quickly became scratched up the first time I used it. As well, the scratches are more noticeable because the gorgeous wood is so dark. As someone else mentioned in their review, if you care about appearances, you might want to consider using this as a nice cheese/serving board rather than for daily cutting use. EDIT: Uploaded photo of the board hanging from my pot rack. It looks nice! You can see the scratches for yourself; this was after ONE use (I used it to diced up a 3 lb mini ham). The old board next to it is also scratched up, but it's less noticeable due tot he lighter color.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ty Gwyn Hotel; City: Betws y Coed Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: Just wanted a quick cider and tried the Ty gwyn as we had tried to book a room for 2 nights but they wouldn't except just 2 nights, it was over new year. Although they only have a restaurant license apparently so we had to have some lunch. We asked for 2 prawns sandwiches, we both went for brown bread rather than pay even more for a bagette, with the ciders this was £17! I was expecting lovely granary doorstep sandwichs, what we got was the thinest cheap bread known to mankind, must be a supermarkets cheapest range. To accompany this was a salad effort but to be fair the tomatoes did match the bread, thinest slices ever. I suspect they get by on just one tomato for an entire lunch service. I probably had about 6 prawns in all. I wouldn't mind but I had suggested just getting a sandwich from the garage down the road, it would have been cheaper and better. Really dissappointed, just buy, or bake some decent bread and don't insult people with those ridiculous prices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baytree Lodge; City: Bangor Gwynedd North Wales Wales; Review: I mainly booked this place as i needed Wifi as i was there for work purposes, as everyone else has said the wifi rarely, if ever works in the room and you have to go down stairs to lounge areas to get it to work, although this is information you have to discover for yourself, rather like geocatching but for wifi signal instead. The lady made out this was absolutely baffling but now having read the reviews i cannot imagine this is the first time she has heard this! The towels are like they have been cut down to size from a previously bigger size but they must now have a passing trade of hobbits as they really are small. No shower gel or shampoo, had to go out and buy some. Breakfast was basically the cheapest of everything you could imagine, i only had it once and ate else where the other 2 days. not great, wouldnt book it again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cwellyn Arms; City: Rhyd Ddu Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: I have to agree with other reviewers here that commented on the friendliness, or lack of it from the staff and owner. On arrival we had a girl ask us whether we had ever been to the campsite before, we said no and then she asked, in all seriousness if we wanted to know how to get to the campsite, we found this amusing as she was serious and wish we had replied "no thanks, all part of the adventure". Not sure we would have found it either as it was a while down the road. We were then having a beer with very, barely audible music when the owner started striding towards us with his flashlight. Fair enough if we werent alllowed music just tell us to turn it off, we didnt know but instead it went into some fabricated story about some youths that he had to turn away in the morning because between them they were drinking one can of strong bow and appeared rather happy so were obviously on drugs! During this story he shined the torch in our faces, in the tent and then slipped into conversation "oh yeah, no music here". Fine you could have just told us without the hinting that we better not be too lively! we were only two people so it would have been a fairly tame rave. To top it off on the second night there was a group of people up until the early hours of the morning, not being quiet at all and in the morning there was loads of beer cans, rizzle packets, spirit bottles and a knife! clearly they needed the strongbow chat, not us. The food in the pub was good but it was really expensive which appears to be a bit of a trend in north wales from previous experience, i guess there arent many places to choose from in the remote areas so charge what you want. we also got told they had rebooked out seat out to a later sitting so were limited to how much time we could "relax" in the pub. Great setting but a shame about the rather rude owner, he rather gruffly took our booking for the table and despite saying clearly the name on numerous occassions he just put us down as Jones, brilliant, luckily we had anticipated that he would get this wrong and even started to feel he was doing it on purpose. Oh and if you want to have a fire you "HAVE" to buy the wood from them! Why????; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Glacier Motor Lodge; City: Franz Josef Westland National Park Te Wahipounamu West Coast; Review: Amazingly clean and warm rooms, fully equipped. Friendly staff. There is the option for a private spa but from what we saw this was not that private and at $80, not that cheap, but with a spa bath who needs that. No complaints from us! Thanks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reef Resort; City: Sihanoukville Sihanoukville Province; Review: We had 2 nights here on separate nights as we were only in sihanoukville to visit koh rong samloem. The first room we had was awful, it absoluetly stank of stale smoke which was disgusting. There are no signs to say no smoking in the rooms so no ones fault but if you are not a smoker its pretty rank. Also first room was right next to bar, it wasn't too loud while we were there but you could hear people playing pool so might be louder in high season. 2nd room was further back and pool side, way nicer and no smell of smoke at all. Only thing was both myself and my wife had lots of bites on us after one night, didn't notice any mosquitoes in room and my wife normally doesn't get mosquito bites. Food in restaurant was OK, some of it was a bit greasy but we stuck with western food as had both been ill recently, no idea what the fish or other dishes are like. Excellent location for getting to islands though because the reef resort is the pick up point. Staff generally helpful and good. No real issues, just pretty average and don't stay in the room closest the bar area!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life s a Beach; City: Quy Nhon Binh Dinh Province; Review: I agree with everything else said. So nice to get away from the busy areas to a small place like this. Everything just slows down the moment you get there and I love the group dinner idea, really nice touch. Our only feedback, as the guys said the wanted any, was our treehouse lost some of its magic! We had booked the outdoor treehouse as no other private rooms were available, which was fine as it seemed really romantic to be in your own tucked away treehouse. Unfortunately for us the romance was slightly taken away by various guys asleep just below us on mosquito net hammocks, literally hanging off our bedroom floor. Not sure if it was just because they were so busy but that was our only negative. It was really cheap anyway and would highly recommend others go there, it is a special place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mekong Dolphin Hotel; City: Kratie Kratie Province; Review: So the advertising leaflet says "the best place to see the sunrise view at Mekong river"..... I can guarantee this is one of the most unlikely places in the world to see a sunrise over the Mekong unless the earth realigns itself as the hotel faces directly west over the river! Sunsets however are awesome. The leaflet also shows bottlenose dolphins! Once again this is extremely unlikely in the Mekong river as its Irrawaddy river dolphin's that live in the Mekong. However something that you are even more unlikely to see if you stay here is a piece of toast at breakfast! They have one, 2 slice toaster for a breakfast room that was set up for about 70 people! Long waits enjoyed by all, at least you could have a nice hot fresh coffee while you wait.... Oh wait no, it was incredibly stewed and had gone cold. Breakfast was not a highlight, nor was the cold shower or all the bugs in the bathroom. The porters were really friendly though!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Unique Villa Siemreap; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: OK so we booked this place by accident due to a TripAdvisor mistake for somewhere with a very similar name, we followed their links and ended up here instead of our chosen place. Luckily it had the things we were looking for, mainly a pool! This place is not perfect, breakfast is average, all the items aren't available on the menu, it can be hard to communicate at times but the staff work soooo hard! The main guy is only young and he actually runs everywhere to keep you happy. It took a long time to cook my lunch so while I was waiting he made a sandwich for me as a snack! Once when we were just sat by the pool he bought us chips! We didn't ask and he didn't charge. One morning we had a tour that started at 4.30am and one poor guy had to get up to let us out. The tuk tuk drivers are really friendly and will do exactly as you ask taking away the hole stress of "am I about to be ripped off of taken somewhere I don't want to go". The room was superbly clean with bath and shower. This place can only get better, the staff are young and their language skills will improve, besides I don't speak Cambodian so who am I to judge! It can be difficult to find first time but if you say its opposite villa indochine d'angkor then its easy. Staff earn this place 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mojzo Inn; City: Nha Trang Khanh Hoa Province; Review: We only stayed her for one night on route to Da Lat but the service we got from the staff, especially the girl who was on reception while we were there was above and beyond. Before we got there she gave us advice on the different ways to get to Da Lat, she the booked our ongoing bus for us. She gave us advice about not using the motorbike taxi services from the train and said to use metered taxis or to walk and emailed us a precise map. Once there as she knew our pickup time in the morning she arrange for our breakfast to be early, before official opening. When waiting for bus she told us to relax and then walked us to the pickup and hugged us goodbye! Did I mentioned she never forgot our names? I am sure all the staff there are as good and they are what make this place, you cannot put a value on staff like that! Give them a payrise!!! Would not hesitate to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Clontarf Hotel; City: Llandudno Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: I always find it a bit stingy when i stay somewhere with enough supplies for just a drink or two. That's no issue here, the rooms are always really well stocked and have nice biscuits and a chocolate with the towels! Its definitely the little things that help make a stay more enjoyable. The rooms are really clean, the showers come with shampoo, shower gel and conditioner and a really good supply too. Its right on the beach, ideal for walks and runs around the Great Orme. Breakfast is great and they always make sure you have had enough food. The bar is an honesty bar and well stocked. Have stayed a couple of times for work and enjoy going back there. The Wifi worked well too which is useful for a work trip, have stayed at others with no wifi in room. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craignure Inn; City: Craignure Isle of Mull The Hebrides Scotland; Review: Just wanted an old pub for some food on the Isle of Mull and this was perfect. Cosy with a log burner and friendly staff. I had the veggie spicy bean casserole which was pretty much the only veggie choice on the mains menu I could see but really nice and my wife had gammon and chips. Both enjoyed our food and would have stayed longer if we didn't have a ferry to catch!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandy Balls Holiday Village; City: Fordingbridge New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshir; Review: Well we only wanted a one night stay on route somewhere else but no option for that so had to book 2 nights. Bit bizarre as our one night the site was very empty. So that made us feel ripped off, along with expensive drink in bar but the site was good, showers clean and all the staff were excellent and really friendly. Just no need to pay for two nights when we only wanted, and stayed for one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strandhill Caravan and Camping Park; City: Sligo County Sligo Western Ireland; Review: It was ok. It's right in town which was useful because a caravan pulled up in the pitch next to us and their awning practically opened right to our van door and we decided to eat out for some privacy! I understand the need to prevent access to anyone for the showers and loos because of its location but the fob system is just annoying as it's one fob per group. Then you have to pay to use the showers as well but luckily I had some coins on me. Not sure why you have to pay as I have paid to stay and use the facilities of the site. We were planning to stay a couple of nights but changed our plans. It does get busy as well and with the site not taking bookings it's probably best to arrive early to give time to search the site for a spot as they are not allocated on arrival.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Celtic Camping; City: Berea St Davids St Davids Peninsula Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: Large area that wasn't at all crowded. Facilities were good and views amazing. Only slight thing for us was other dogs were running around off lead. Wasn't an issue but as our dog doesn't love others meant we had to be aware.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Eye of Heaven (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Typical of Cussler this latest Fargo adventure has a great story line and fast pace. Couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading Havana Storm next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paris Match (A Stone Barrington Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Stuart Woods Page; Review: Very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Game of Shadows: A Sean Wyatt Archaeological Thriller (Sean Wyatt Adventure Book 6) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Ernest Dempsey Page; Review: I've read them all and this is amoung the best Sean Wyatt adventures.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jerusalem Creed: A Sean Wyatt Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Ernest Dempsey Page; Review: I always enjoy the Dean Wyatt series. Great reads.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ark: A Dane Maddock Adventure (Dane Maddock Adventures) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's David Wood Page; Review: I've read all of the Dane Maddock series and David Wood does not disappoint. I look forward to more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Shore (Agent Pendergast series); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Preston Page; Review: I've enjoyed all of the Pendergast series. Good, fun reads.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pharaoh's Secret (The NUMA Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I always like Cusslers work and this collaboration with Graham Brown is no exception.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Ice Limit: A Gideon Crew Novel (Gideon Crew series); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Preston Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoy all of the books by Preston and Child. This book was an enjoyable read and I expect their work to be a mental reach but even for them it was a little far fetched; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Thirteen Moons; Author: Charles Frazier; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: One of the best books I have ever read, if you like historical fiction of the United States you will like this. The character, even though a male and told in first person, really would resonate with any reader. Loved it!!! Can't wait to read Nightwoods.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Story of Beautiful Girl; Author: Rachel Simon; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Meh...It was a boring read and to chick lit for me right now. In all fairness I did just come off a fantastically written almost poetic novel before I read this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nightwoods; Author: Charles Frazier; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I like that he writes books that are not gender specific. Both my husband and I can enjoy them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laughing Whitefish; Author: Robert Traver; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Setting is in the U.P. in the late 1800's. Enough said.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah's Key; Author: Tatiana de Rosnay; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: I really only liked the parts that were during WWII.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shades of Gray; Author: Jessica James; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I really liked the story and the characters. My only complaint is the long and fanciful dialogue, just not my thing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Child; Author: Eowyn Ivey; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Spoiler alert: My only issue is that Faina disappeared quite suddenly, it was a little bit of a let down. If she had to go make it dramatic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews; Author: Peter Duffy; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: great story, well written; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Trump administration proposes plan to raise U.S. biofuels use -EPA; Abstract: Trump administration proposes plan to raise U.S. biofuels use -EPA; Category: news
Title: Amazon pours $1 million into bid to 'flip' Seattle City Council; Abstract: Amazon has donated an additional $1 million to the campaign to "flip" the Seattle City Council, the money going to the Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE), political arm of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. The company has now poured $1.45 million into CASE, which is deeply involved in opposing two Council incumbents and in four races for open seats in which incumbents are not seeking reelection. Seven of the Council's nine...; Category: news
Title: Weak US retail sales cast shadow over slowing economy; Abstract: The downbeat report from the Commerce Department on Wednesday came on the heels of data this month showing a moderation in job growth and services sector activity in September. Signs of cracks in the economy's main pillar of support, ahead of the holiday season, could further stoke financial market fears of a sharper slowdown in economic growth.; Category: finance
Title: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2020 Porsche 911 Comparison: Two Icons on Equal Footing; Abstract: Z51 vs. Carrera S: The Corvette and 911 are closer than ever before; Category: autos
Title: A terrible pandemic is killing pigs around the world, and US pork producers fear they could be hit next; Abstract: U.S. authorities have started active preparations in response to the rising threat of an outbreak of African swine fever.; Category: finance
Title: Gallup poll: Majority of Americans now support Trump's impeachment, removal; Abstract: A majority of Americans surveyed in a new Gallup poll, or 52 percent, say they want President Trump impeached and removed from office as House Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry against him. The results from a poll out on Wednesday marks a 7-point rise in support for Trump's impeachment since a Gallup survey in June, soon after the release of former special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. ...; Category: news
Title: Steel thrown off I-5 overpass damages at least 2 cars, WSP says; Abstract: Chunks of steel were thrown Wednesday morning from an overpass overlooking northbound Interstate 5 and hit at least two cars, authorities said. The rectangular, rusty hunks of metal shattered the windshield of two cars traveling in the Interstate 90 area of I-5 at about 5:30 a.m., tweeted Trooper Rick Johnson, a Washington State Patrol spokesman. RELATED: Crash blocks center lanes of southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle near Convention Center...; Category: news
Title: Delta offers waivers ahead of bad weather in the Northeast; Abstract: An intense storm headed toward the Northeast has caused Delta to issue weather waivers for several airports.; Category: travel
Title: Fred Smith Created FedEx. Now He Has to Reinvent It.; Abstract: The 75-year-old CEO confronts the rise of e-commerce, the challenge of Amazon and the travails of the Postal Service. They represent some of the greatest threats to the company he founded four decades ago.; Category: finance
Title: Schiff: Mulvaney comments on Ukraine aid have made things 'much, much worse'; Abstract: House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Thursday that acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's comments linked the withholding of aid to Ukraine to investigations into the 2016 election have made things "much worse" for the president. "I think Mr. Mulvaney's acknowledgment means that things have gone from very, very bad to much, much worse," Schiff, a key Democrat in the impeachment inquiry of President...; Category: news
Title: Silver: China requested for Rockets' Morey to be fired; Abstract: NBA commissioner Adam Silver talks about the Daryl Morey controversy.; Category: sports
Title: Record Profits Are Still in Sight for Big Banks Despite Rate Cuts; Abstract: For the first time in four years, interest rates hurt instead of helped the biggest U.S. banks. It wasn't enough to knock them off pace to top last year's profit record.; Category: finance
Title: Perry rejects congressional subpoena, insists resignation not related to Ukraine; Abstract: Outgoing Energy Secretary Rick Perry said his plans to resign are not related to ongoing questions about his role in Ukraine.; Category: news
Title: Ford botches Explorer launch, putting CEO back on hot seat; Abstract: Ford Motor Co.'s Jim Hackett and Wall Street analysts started this year frustrated with one another. Sure, the automaker had been underperforming, but the chief executive appealed for time to show he was fixing things. He assured them the redesigned Explorer SUV rolling out months later would be a proof point.; Category: finance
Title: Mulvaney faces uncertain future after public gaffes; Abstract: Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney is finding himself on shaky ground following a pair of public appearances that produced more problems than solutions for his boss, President Trump.; Category: news
Title: Forde-Yard Dash: This is how bad the playoff picture can get; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: San Francisco is losing residents because it's too expensive for nearly everyone; Abstract: A former bohemian mecca, San Francisco now lays claim to the most expensive housing in the West, with a median home price of $1.4 million.; Category: finance
Title: Plan to convert state's largest ferries to electric moves forward; Abstract: Editor's note: The above video previously aired on KING 5 about how ferry staff spot hazards while on their route. Washington State Ferries is making waves with plans to convert its largest ferries to run on hybrid-electric battery power instead of diesel fuel. Washington state was allocated $112.7 million as part of a federal Volkswagon settlement, in which Volkswagon violated policies of the Clean Air Act by installing illegal software to...; Category: news
Title: Survey: Americans Still Prefer To Use Cash Over Credit; Abstract: For many people, cash is still their No. 1 payment method.; Category: finance
Title: Potential trade targets for all 32 NFL teams at the 2019 deadline, from A.J. Green to Trent Williams; Abstract: Whether it's trading for a player or trading away a player, the NFL trade deadline in 2019 offers unique opportunities to make moves. Here are the most logical trades for all 32 teams.; Category: sports
Title: Most compelling matchups in college football Week 9; Abstract: There are three huge games on the college football Week 9 schedule, and a couple more have our attention as particularly ripe with entertainment value.; Category: sports
Title: Trump Organization said to be weighing sale of D.C. hotel lease; Abstract: The Trump Organization has hired the firm JLL to market the project, people close to the discussions say. Trump's D.C. hotel has been a center of controversy since he entered office Trump continues to own his business, which runs properties including the hotel, leading to conflict-of-interest charges.; Category: news
Title: Tornado watch: More than 12 million Americans under a tornado watch on Halloween; Abstract: More than 12 million US residents were living in areas under a tornado watch Thursday, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.; Category: weather
Title: Toyota Supra vs. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350: Kicking Tail!; Abstract: Toyota's new sports coupe goes Head 2 Head against Ford's updated pony.; Category: autos
Title: Barneys Is Sold for Scrap, Ending an Era; Abstract: Authentic Brands Group will take control of the Barneys name one that has been part of the Manhattan landscape since 1923 and license it to other companies like Saks Fifth Avenue. The firm B. Riley Financial is preparing to liquidate Barneys' high-end wares, at its five stores and two Warehouse locations, starting with private sale events for Barneys' "most loyal" shoppers next week.; Category: finance
Title: Seahawks claim Josh Gordon off waivers; Abstract: Gordon will give the Seahawks even greater depth and another weapon as they push for a playoff spot out of the NFC West.; Category: sports
Title: NFL teams reportedly believe Browns could trade Odell Beckham if struggles continue; Abstract: The Browns are teetering on the verge of complete disaster, and that could lead to some major changes this offseason.; Category: sports
Title: 'Absent yourself': Transcripts reveal what Schiff told Gaetz when he crashed secure hearing; Abstract: There was a tense back-and-forth when Republicans apparently burst into the room during impeachment inquiry testimony.; Category: news
Title: 4 Bold Predictions for Alabama vs. LSU Heavyweight SEC Matchup; Abstract: Saturday will provide us the biggest matchup of the 2019 college football season so far when Joe Burrow and No. 2 LSU travel to Tuscaloosa to lock horns with Tua Tagovailoa, Nick Saban, and No. 3 Alabama. Given how potent these teams are on both sides of the ball, this game could turn into a Burrow-Tua shootout just as easily as it could a 14-7 slugfest like the Bama-LSU games of yesteryear. While these matchups rarely go according to plan,...; Category: sports
Title: Why the College Football Playoff selection committee can't make a case for Alabama; Abstract: Given how the selection committee evaluates contenders, Alabama isn't a playoff team.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Book of Enoch (Dover Occult); Author: Visit Amazon's R. H. Charles Page; Review: This book is easy to read. I found it to be very interesting. It makes clear the origins of the Nephilim and how wickedness spread over that generation. Also, the origins of ungodly crafts,the shadow people and spirits that are all over the earth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Victorian Home: The Grandeur and Comforts of the Victorian Era, in Households Past and Present; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen M. Plante Page; Review: I enjoyed looking at the Victorian elegance and reading this book. It is a very nice book for the coffee table.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God's Plan to Protect His People in the Coming Depression; Author: Visit Amazon's David R. Wilkerson Page; Review: The elect (the obedients to God) are protected. This book calls to have the right attitude, obedience, and compassion in times of trouble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At the Beach (Dover Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Cathy Beylon Page; Review: This coloring book was bought for a six year old child that loves to color and shows great skill at coloring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Gates: How Genetics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Synthetic Biology, Nanotechnology,; Author: Thomas R. Horn; Review: This book talks about the GMO food and Monsanto the responsible for it. I have heard it before, but the lecture of this book raised concern. I would say is horrible what is happening to our very consumption of food and the consequences will be devastating. There are lot of people blogging about this and seems that people are not understanding or are ignoring what is going on. Please lets help each other! The information of this book can't be ignored. This is going to happen because it has been in the making for decades now whether it will yield the results expected or whether it will be a monstrous sci-fi like movie results. Of course, I will read the other books written by this resourceful and knowledgeable authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba: The Biography of a Cause; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Gjelten Page; Review: The Bacardi Family History is very inspiring. Perseverance is written in every page of their lives. They have kept a vision that have allowed them to adapt to modern advances and a futuristic mind that have made them the first or one of the companies that care about the environment when hardly nobody spoke about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Mommy (Little Golden Book); Author: Sharon Kane; Review: This book is a great present companion for when you give it with a baby doll. The little mommy has been delighted with this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Por que los hombres aman a las cabronas / Why Men Love Bitches: Guia; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherry Argov Page; Review: Is a good book, fun to read, offers very good advice. It takes a while to arrive, but soon you find yourself reading it up to the last chapter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Anatomy Student's Self-Test Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Kurt Albertine Page; Review: This book is not very good on visual details but it is very good for a review for some tests.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shoulder Patient's Handbook: A Shoulder Surgeon's Guide to Rotator Cuff Injuries and Other Common Shoulder Problems; Author: Paul B. Roache; Review: I used this book to prepare a case study for Physical Therapy Assistant clinical internship. The book is easy to understand and is very informative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Animal Book (My Big Board Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Priddy Page; Review: Very nice illustrations and a great learning book for my toddler grandson. It is durable and cute a cute book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Tattoo Johnny: 3,000 Tattoo Designs; Author: Tattoo Johnny; Review: Good content and shipping although i wish the images were larger and the book was also bigger its like 8 x 8.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Million Tattoos; Author: Jian Yi; Review: The program isn't like paint shop pro but you can use their flash outlines to design a piece and put it in paint rework it color it print it. I think the program is nice because you get to see how the designs complement eachother.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Script and Cursive Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan X. Solo Page; Review: Good book all kinds of fonts although the pages are thin and they are not very bright white it is still functional as a calligraphy aid; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superior Tattoo Bible: Book One (Tattoo U,); Author: Superior Tattoo; Review: Great book and good designs a lot of flash great value for what your getting... There is also an impressive variety a little something for everyone... Impressed and will get the rest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superior Tattoo Bible: Book Three; Author: Superior Tattoo; Review: It was OK to be honest I think the first one was better this one has a few funny signs in it and some looks like cartoon clips I don't know not really flash like the first one so I am a bit disappointed although it just my opinion; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sailor Jerry's Tattoo Stencils; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Hellenbrand Page; Review: Great book good stencils signature and all they have a good variety I have both volumes I will be buying the third if there ever is one... I wish there was mor stencil collections similar to this one only different styles maybe portraits or cartoons or animals or girly stuff or realistic I don't know but I will be keeping my eye on the market; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster 2004-2013 (Clymer Manuals); Author: Visit Amazon's Penton Staff Page; Review: Nice book really helpful when working on one there is alot of useful information in here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honda Accord and Prelude, 1996-00 (Chilton Total Car Care Series Manuals); Author: Chilton; Review: Nice book however I bought it for a car i haven't seen and its a 95 the book is for 96and up a few year however the book has still helped me so I cant really complain; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sebago Men's Clovehitch Ii Oxford; Brand: ; Review: Even though the shoe is new, and stiff, it is still quite comfortable, because the fit is so good. I bought a size 9.5 in the pair of shoes because I intend to wear socks with them in the Winter. The standard boat shoe is meant to be worn with no socks, so I bought a size 9. The std, boat shoes were 100% supple from day one. The Clovehitch I believe is meant to be broken in. Stanton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sebago Men's Clovehitch Ii Oxford; Brand: ; Review: Even though the shoe is new, and stiff, it is still quite comfortable, because the fit is so good. I bought a size 9.5 in the pair of shoes because I intend to wear socks with them in the Winter. The standard boat shoe is meant to be worn with no socks, so I bought a size 9. The std, boat shoes were 100% supple from day one. The Clovehitch I believe is meant to be broken in. Stanton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sebago Men's Clovehitch Ii Oxford; Brand: ; Review: Even though the shoe is new, and stiff, it is still quite comfortable, because the fit is so good. I bought a size 9.5 in the pair of shoes because I intend to wear socks with them in the Winter. The standard boat shoe is meant to be worn with no socks, so I bought a size 9. The std, boat shoes were 100% supple from day one. The Clovehitch I believe is meant to be broken in. Stanton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sebago Men's Clovehitch Ii Oxford; Brand: ; Review: Even though the shoe is new, and stiff, it is still quite comfortable, because the fit is so good. I bought a size 9.5 in the pair of shoes because I intend to wear socks with them in the Winter. The standard boat shoe is meant to be worn with no socks, so I bought a size 9. The std, boat shoes were 100% supple from day one. The Clovehitch I believe is meant to be broken in. Stanton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russell Athletic Men's Mesh Short with Pockets; Brand: ; Review: Legs are way too long. Other brands that size fit perfectly. I Won't wear them outside.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men's K-SWISS Tubes 100; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: These shoes get an A+. I have about a half dozen of the same shoes, but in alternative colors that I wear daily. So far these are the only brand of shoes that get me thru the day, as I am on my feet at least 10 hours a day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: London Fog Men's Auburn Zip-Front Golf Jacket (Regular & Big-Tall Sizes); Brand: ; Review: The collar is very floppy. Does not stand up on its own at all. The collar gives one the feeling of a limp dishrag. I was surprised how poor the collar is.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Galaxy Elite M Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: The Adidas shoes are comfortable, but sadly the insoles were heavily glued in and I couldn't put my Rx orthotics in instead of the stock insoles.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: K-Swiss Men's Hoke Fashion Sneaker; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: I use Sole shoe inserts to create the arch I need for my feet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Swiss Men's Classic VN Sneaker; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: I use Sole inserts to create the arch I need for my feet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Swiss Men's Classic VN Sneaker; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: I use Sole inserts to create the arch I need for my feet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Swiss Men's X-160 CMF Training Shoe; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: always excellent!! The best fit, the most comfortable, and the best color combinations and selections. This completes the entire set of this number. I think, but I'm not certain, that this color combination makes 9 or 10. Sometimes I have to switch the laces to really make them shine. K-Swiss is always on the ball.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Authentics Men's Classic 5-Pocket Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: after all these years, a dungaree company that gives you everything; great fit, great denim fading selection, and unquestionably the very best price available for a major denim company, anywhere. My fault for never trying them. I hope this review somehow also gets to Wrangler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Authentics Men's Classic 5-Pocket Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: after all these years, a dungaree company that gives you everything; great fit, great denim fading selection, and unquestionably the very best price available for a major denim company, anywhere. My fault for never trying them. I hope this review somehow also gets to Wrangler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sebago Schooner Men; Brand: ; Review: I've bought sebago boat shoes from amazon before. I knew that the fit would be perfect, once I took the original insoles out, and put my own orthotics in. That makes them fit perfectly. Hope this helps. SRW; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sebago Schooner Men; Brand: ; Review: I've bought sebago boat shoes from amazon before. I knew that the fit would be perfect, once I took the original insoles out, and put my own orthotics in. That makes them fit perfectly. Hope this helps. SRW; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-SWISS Men's Court Pro II C CMF Athletic Sneaker; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: Because they're leather, it takes a while for break in. This is not a shoe that is A+ comfort right out of the box.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wolverine Men’s Double Topstitched Leather Belt Roller Buckle w/Updated Buckle!; Brand: Wolverine; Review: the belt looked the way the photo showed it. however, the belt was more like a 34" and not 36". Since it was a gift, I couldn't get it back to return. I rank the whole process as a waste of time and money. very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Westworld (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being There (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Andromeda Strain (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Shot in the Dark (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Masters of Poker: Vol. 1: Phil Hellmuth's Million Dollar Poker System (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Tragedies: Othello/ Macbeth/ King Lear: The Standard Deviants (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frederick the Great: King of Prussia; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Blanning Page; Review: Bought this as a gift. He loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rat Pack Confidential; Author: Visit Amazon's Shawn Levy Page; Review: I started this book but it failed to hold my interest and I stopped after about 1/4 of the way through. I thought it was redundant and did not want to finish it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murder in Mykonos; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Siger Page; Review: I enjoyed reading about Mykonos and remembering places I have seen. The mystery held my interest and I recommended this book to several friends. It is a good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Innocent Blood (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: Was recommended by Michael Connelly, on of my favorite mystery writers. This was a good book but I think I expected more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daffodils: Katy always longed for freedom, but never expected the price would be so high; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Martin Page; Review: A good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iPad Mini Case,London Retro Style Book Design Pu Leather Folio Stand Case Cover for Ipad Mini (Eiffel Tower Paris); Brand: Tyso; Review: I am rating the product as received, if it was not defective then it would get more stars and postitive comments. Very difficult to snap iPad into the plastic holding bracket. More force then I care to put on my iPad. The holding bracket and hole in the case for the camera are not aligned so it was clipping all the pictures like putting your finger over part of the lens. Really unfortunate as the graphics are nice and it stands up well. Returning-; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PixelFlash No-Bend Pins USB 3 CF Card Reader Tactical SuperSpeed Compact Flash Adapter; Brand: PixelFlash; Review: Keeps ejecting the disk from my iMac and my MacBook Pro. Unable to download pictures with out it taking forever. I used to think it was the USB hub, but with this plugged in by itself on both systems it pukes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BlueProton High-Speed USB 2.0 Compact Flash (CF) Card Reader/Writer; Brand: OEM; Review: I went through a couple card readers to find one that worked with my Mac's and happy to find this one. Absolutely no problems and works 100%. Keep in mind you get what you pay for so expect a simple made plastic reader. You can bend pins if you're not careful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony MDRZX100 Headphones (Black); Brand: Sony; Review: This was my 3rd set I have purchased. Great sound for the price and not broken hearted if they break or get lost. Usable on the plane and easy to pack. Decorated one set with Princess stickers and then put a clear coat on it. Nice headphones! I even did a side by side comparison to the Beats and very comparable in sound just not as deep of bass as the Beats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony MDRZX100 ZX Series Stereo Headphones (Blue); Brand: Sony; Review: This was my 3rd set I have purchased. Great sound for the price and not broken hearted if they break or get lost. Usable on the plane and easy to pack. Decorated one set with Princess stickers and then put a clear coat on it. Nice headphones! I even did a side by side comparison to the Beats and very comparable in sound just not as deep of bass as the Beats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro Rechargeable Battery for HERO3 and HERO3+ (GoPro Official Accessory); Brand: GoPro; Review: Worked as described. Needed if you are going to shoot a lot. I use the LCD screen so it runs the batteries down. No problems!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamKix Pole compatible with Gopro Hero 7, 6, 5 Black, Session, Hero 4, Session, Black, Silver, Hero+ LCD, 3+,; Brand: CamKix; Review: Don't use this in salt water. If it was made for a GoPro then they should have used stainless steel ball pivot for the camera. You won't be able to tighten it down tight enough so your camera will move and when taken in salt water it will rust. The only positive thing when it rust is that it becomes tighter and camera does not move, maybe by design... nope just kidding my self.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wireless Earbuds, Wireless Headphones Bluetooth Wireless Sport in-Ear Earbud with Breathing Mini in-Ear Sports Earphones Noise Cancelling; Brand: ShamBo; Review: This case is awesome. I have had more cases than I care to count. This is the best by far. Great Design, great protection and great look.. Need a purple one developed! This is a must have. I will always have the UAG cover for my phone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Note 10.1 (2013) Case, Snugg - Black Leather Smart Case Cover Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1; Brand: Snugg; Review: Great quality and fit. Leather is great. allows removal of the stylus. would buy again. Snugg is the best I have found for the Note 10.1; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (12 Feet) - Step Down Design - (Part# MPC-35-2XRCA-12 ); Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Great quality would recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice 109764 3-Feet 3.5mm Stereo Male to 3.5mm Stereo Male Gold Plated Cable for Mobile, Black; Brand: Monoprice; Review: Great quality cords; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge ULTRA Series Subwoofer Cable (25 Feet) - Dual Shielded with Gold Plated RCA to RCA Connectors - Black; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: excellent quality. would buy again and would recommend this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ArmorSuit Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Tablet Screen Protector Max Coverage MilitaryShield Screen Protector For Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Tablet; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: As always ArmorSuit screen protectors cannot be beat! High quality at a reasonable price..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [Support apt-X] iClever Himbox HB01+ Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit for Cars with 3.5mm Aux Input; Brand: iClever; Review: This is amazing. Hooked it up and used all weekend in MY RV. connects flawlessly and stays connected. Perfect solution for wireless connection to vehicle when not equipped with bluetooth. Perfect way to listen to your music, hear your GPS and take and receive calls all from your phone. I would buy again. Definitely recommend this product..Very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iClever Universal Wireless Keyboard with LED Backlight 7-Colors, Built-in Rechargeable Battery, Quiet Typing Portable Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Windows,; Brand: iClever; Review: This is a great little keyboard. Bluetooth connection was easy on both Samsung phone and tablet. keys are very responsive. the back lighting is great the colors are nice and 2 brightness levels for each color. the size is perfect for travel. USB charging port. Easy set up for IOS, ANDROID and windows operating systems. Function keys work well. Love this keyboard and would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SKYLMW Fire 7" (2015 release) Case,[Kickstand Feature],Shock-Absorption/High Impact Resistant Heavy Duty Armor Defender Case For Amazon Fire 7 Inch; Brand: SKYLMW; Review: Great case great color good protection for the fire..would recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black); Brand: Polk Audio; Review: great powered sub woofer. this is my second one that i have purchased. One for my mother. Bass is unbeatable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [2 Pack] Headphones/Earphones/Earbuds, ebasy 3.5mm Wired Headphones Noise Isolating Earphones with Built-in Microphone; Brand: ebasy; Review: very nice speaker.. Works well good sound Pairs immediately. Would recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rankie 2-Pack USB C Adapter Hi-Speed USB Type C to USB-A 3.0, Black; Brand: Rankie; Review: very nice quality Does the job well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iClever Bluetooth Car Receiver, Himbox HB01 Wireless Hands-free Car Kit with Built-in Mic, Dual USB Car Charger & Magnetic; Brand: iClever; Review: A must have for anything you drive that does not have bluetooth. Music and calls all handled and sent to your speakers. Love this..I use on my Harley and in my RV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sennheiser OfficeRunner Convertible Wireless Office Headset with Microphone - DECT 6.0 (Classic Silver); Brand: Sennheiser; Review: amazing headset. Best I have ever used. Use for technical support minimum of 8 hours a day. Would purchase again. Better than Plantronics and Jabra. LOVE IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FOXVAP Ego Travel Carry Large Vape Case (Purple); Brand: THORVAP; Review: Sent it back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2.0 Setup Wooden Enclosure; Brand: Edifier; Review: These little speakers are great. Great for an office or bedroom, RV.Garage etc. I cannot believe the performance. Definitely recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Etre Jeune Adapter & Splitter Replacement Compatible with Iphone 7, 7Plus, 8, 8Plus,; Brand: Etre Jeune; Review: this is the best power on the go out there. I have tried others. The standby time is amazing and the charge time is FAST. I would buy again and would recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Denise Austin: Power Zone: The Ultimate Metabolism Boosting Workout (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mysteries of Egypt: IMAX (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Heart Is (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Liberty (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Search of Ancient Ireland (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic: Everest: 50 Years on the Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ziniza Boutique Service Apartment; City: Bangkok; Review: Me & family stayed in Ziniza last X-mas, 2010, hotel was booked in a package with tours. The hotel is in a nice neighborhood area, not very crowded, but supermarket, restaurants, night market nearby less than 5 minutes walk. The room is big, clean and nicely decorated, bathroom is also nice & clean. Friendly & helpful staffs. Breakfast was served a la carte but you can order as much as you want. I surely recommend Ziniza, and for sure will come back again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Semarang; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: Stayed in 1 night last week, it's a standard business hotel, room was okay clean & tidy, but the weird part was they don't have toothbrush, shaver & some other amenities ready in their bathroom, you need to request them first thru the housekeeping. They only provide bar soap, shampoo & bath gel, that's it! but overall is okay..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MesaStila Resort and Spa; City: Magelang Central Java Java; Review: I was invited to stay in for a night last week, and stayed in 2-bedroom plantation villa, I love the ambience of the resort. The resort is 500m from the main busy road, but once you've reached the resort than you'll find a peaceful & warm surroundings. The Reflexiology labyrinth & The Hammam steam bath are the must to try !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Banyumas Villa; City: Denpasar Bali; Review: The hotel is brand new, eventhough the location is far from the beach & the crowd, but we find it no problem. Local & chinese foods are closeby, nice & cheap as well. I stayed for 3 nites from Jun 11th - 14th with families, we booked 2 units of 2-bedroom, and the children love the rooms very much, nicely arranged, with private TV & AC in each room. The hotel provides free cooking utensils, chinese ware & cooking gas. Adult & Children swimming pools are also available, and very clean. Breakfast is great as well, you can choose Indonesian breakfast (fried rice/ noodle, or porridge), or western breakfast (eggs, toast or even pancakes). Remember to pre-order it, and it will be ready at your doorstep at anytime you want it. Really recommend this hotel for big group/ families looking for cheap but modern type of hotel, really great value of money. And the hotel is still developing for more facilities, like restaurant, gym, meeting room & better access.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Banyumas Villa; City: Denpasar Bali; Review: Last week was my 2nd stay here, and still love the place, breakfast and on top of it, the price, a very reasonable & affordable price, greater value than the price itself. Stay in row house # 2, has a great access to the pool. There'a small area with dining table which can be set up for breakfast, they say they'll build a pool bar here. Hope to stay back very soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First World Hotel Resorts World Genting; City: Genting Highlands Pahang; Review: Stayed there last week for 2 nights during the year end holiday, and it was very crowded. Stayed in Tower 2 room # 8818 not too nice as located far on the back and close to the generator so very noisy especially at night. The room is quite big rather than the Tower 1 rooms. They have safety deposit box, tea/coffee facility, hair dryer in room so very nice. They set up the twin beds as hollywood style; put the two of them together so can fit for 3 adults. Room & bathroom are clean and well maintained! From Tower 2 to the plaza is quite a far walk, there's a closeby 24-hr 1 meter cafe selling porridge, friend rice, snacks, juices with better price than others. Everything in Genting is very pricey, you can spend at least RM 15 per meal for just a chicken rice or wantan mee, and the taste is so so. There's a better foodcourt on Level 2B, Selera Medan Kopitiam with various of foods; Chinese food; Thai food, Vegetarian food, Claypot, etc with better price than on the 1st level of First World Plaza. Try the vegetarian resto there, their fried rice is great @ RM10. Overall is quite okay if you'd like to enjoy the cool breeze and the theme parks, don't stay more than 2 nights there, you'll get bored.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Grand Canal; City: Hangzhou Zhejiang; Review: Location is not very good, away from attractions, shops & restaurants, and right in front of the hotel is a highway which is about the same level of the 3rd floor. For your information, room with sofa bed are allocated on 3rd floor, either you deal with the noise or move to different type of room. The good thing with this hotel is they serve complimentary breakfast even to the 3rd people as they don't bother to check how many people stays in. And the hotel have coin operated washing machine on the 2nd floor, buy the coin from the front desk @ RMB 30 for both washing & drying machines, detergent & steam iron are there, no need to worry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rayfont Celebrity Hotel Apartment Shanghai; City: Shanghai; Review: I got a very good deal here, less than USD 50 for 2-bedroom unit, 1 room with king and the other room with twin, and 1 bathroom. The unit is very cramped, once you walk in 2-3 steps, the rooms are there, side by side, plus 1 bathroom, and 2 cramped area to put in your bags & coats only...but not a problem. Drug store & Family mart (mini market) are available closeby, and open 24 hrs, very useful for breakfast, we didn't book the rooms with breakfast as the price was almost doubled. Try the family mart's sushi and frozen meals, cheap & great taste. I very recommend this hotel, and would love to stay back again, cheap, clean, modern and easy access to the metro and bus stops (there's one in front of the hotel also). And one more, for those of you who would like to go to Qi Pu Lu, take bus # 17. Shoppers paradise ;-); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FX Hotel Suzhou Guanqian; City: Suzhou Jiangsu; Review: Stayed in last June with family, they have a 2-double bed in a very big room. They have new & old buildings connected, we got a room on the 7th floor but it turns out located in the old building and you need to take stairs down to that building, so it's not exactly in the 7th floor, but sort of 6,5th floor :-) Their location is fab, located in Guanqian jie, which is surrounded with shops, restaurants, saloon, malls, etc. Hotel's breakfast is poor, so try the Halal La Mien on the back of the hotel (use back entrance-parking lot), very nice, friendly owner, and cheap (starting from RMB 10). Love to stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Putuoshan Hotel; City: Zhoushan Zhejiang; Review: Stayed in for a night during our Putuoshan visit, the hotel is trully 4* hotel. The room is nice and clean. In front of the hotel you can easily found shops & restaurants. To move around the island you can only take the island shuttle, outside transportation are not allowed to enter the island.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel; City: Phnom Penh; Review: Location is a bit far but still very nice located as you can find the spectacular night view of the Royal Palace...and you can also enjoy the sunset from this hotel. This is a very huge hotel as they have hotel & residence as well, and cater for meeting as well. Room is also very spacious, bathroom is also spacious and have bath tub on each room. They have various options for breakfast as well lunch and dinner, don't miss it! Love this hotel, and would love to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 88 Grogol; City: Jakarta Java; Review: Stayed that for a night, location is okay, you can find some restaurants nearby. Now about the hotel itself, it's a new hotel, room is clean, breakfast is so so, and lack of parking space. You got what you paid!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Sky Hotel Petamburan; City: Jakarta Java; Review: That was my second time to stay at this hotel, I found the location is very good, close by to JDC (Jakarta Design Centre), as well as highway to Jagorawi (Bogor-Puncak) and Cikampek (Bandung - Java). Padang food restaurant is closeby as well as minimarket. The room is great, not too big but enough for 2-person, clean, and amenities are great. Sufficient bathroom area with standing shower. Although this is a small hotel but they do have gym and swimming pool, located in front of the check in area...not too convenient but still quite Ok. :-); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taum Resort Bali; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: Nicely located in a quite area close to busy Seminyak. The parking area is very limited but you can leave your key to the guard to arrange the parking. This is a very good place to stay, inexpensive but well designed ! Room is fit in for 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children, they have sofa in room, and day bed in the balcony. Bath room is with standing shower and bath tub. Breakfast was also good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tawali Resort; City: Alotau Papua Region; Review: I stayed for 2-night there, arranged & invited by Air New Zealand & Papua New Guinea Tourism Board..... THANK YOU. From Port Moresby we need to catch a flight to Alotau, and ride a bus to the jetty, and fast boat to the resort. Amazing ocean view, clean & clear water, fresh air. The bungalow is clean, well maintained with great ocean view. Meals are all great and the staff is very nice & attentive. You can enjoy the sunset from their open air balcony, a local traditional dance can be arranged based on request here.....very nice dance. Boat trip as well as diving can also be arranged there, just ask the staff there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Karawang; City: Karawang West Java Java; Review: A great hotel for weekend getaway from the busy Jakarta, located about an hour drive from Jakarta, situated in a very good area. Hotel is located near 2-mall, and less than 10-minute drive to city centre. The lowest room category is Superior about 24sqm, standard amenities with standing shower....ask for city view/pool view. Try their great Japanese Bath/ Onsen/ Ofuro, this is the gem, they also have Sauna, spa, billyard, gym, and of course pools. Breakfast is great as well, lots of choices, they even serve sushi, great breakfast, I paid 630K inclusive the breakfast for 2 adults + 2 children (below 16 years), a very good deal indeed...nearby hotel with the same benefits & facilities is way higher price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amandari; City: Kedewatan Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: This was my 2nd stay of Aman resorts, located in Ubud, surrounded with beautiful paddi rice fields. Got a pool villa, very spacious, traditionally designed. Ala carte breakfast was great, love the egg benedict!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amankila; City: Manggis Bali; Review: Went there a few years ago...and was the best experience ever, though it took more than 2 hours drive to reach the resort, but totally worth it. Airport transfer was very good, they provided cold towel, cold drinks, as well as pillows. The resort view is very nice, facing to the Lombok strait. Great place for honeymooners. You can have a romantic dinner activity, spa or a cruise. The resort truly knows how to please you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Hotel Semarang; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: Located close to Simpang Lima, as well as Paragon.Check in was fast, room is very small. I booked room for 3, and it's very tight to move around, hard to put the bags, but room was clean...got problem with the Aircon, but the technician helped to open the alley Aircon...thanks; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aman Villas at Nusa Dua; City: Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: This was my 3rd stay in Aman resorts in Bali, love the pool, the ambience, and now you can find TV...they don't provide TV in Amandari & Amankila. Love the bale bengong inside the room. And one more thing, they always tidy up your room everytime you go outside...very nice done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta; City: Jakarta Java; Review: Hotel room is nice, breakfast is great, swimming pool is the highlight with jacuzzi, great fitness centre with sauna & steam room. Staffs are great and helpful. Location is quite city centre, close to Kota Kasablanka Mall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel Conference Center; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Stayed there end of November with friends, check in fast, ask for membership so you can have a free wifi. Hotel is not too fancy but still nice and clean. Room has a bath tub, nice and clean room. Close to the subway, about less than 10 minutes walk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aria Centra Hotel; City: Surabaya East Java Java; Review: Good location, close to city centre, Tunjungan Plaza is about 15 minutes walk, next to hotel is Hokky supermarket. Breakfast is so so. 4-star but no swimming pool. Okay for short visit. Room is clean, Air Con seems lack of power,takes time to cooling up the room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear Frankie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to School (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Final Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Death Becomes Her (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brazil: The "Love Conquers All" Version (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Enterprise: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Empire Records: Remix! Special Fan Edition (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kentucky Fried Movie (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Again (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oscar (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The War of the Roses (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Junior (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella: Special Edition (1950); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Throw Momma From the Train (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gung Ho (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wag the Dog (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pi: Faith in Chaos (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend: The Director's Cut (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brazil (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thirteenth Floor (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: First Cut (Not Theatrical Version) (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Envy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cradle 2 the Grave (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool World (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Aurorae Non Slip Hot Microfiber Yoga Mat Towel; Brand: Aurorae; Review: This is a nice towel but I found it to be a little too slippery when used with my Lululemon yoga mat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yoga Mate Perfect Yoga Towel - Super Soft, Sweat Absorbent, Non-Slip Bikram Hot Yoga Towels; Brand: Yoga Mate; Review: This is working great for hot yoga. No slipping issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wiggle Seat - Inflatable Sensory Chair Cushion for Kids - Certified Ages 6+ - Blue; Brand: Sensory Solutions; Review: My 6 year old really loves this seat. He just wishes the red was less pink.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shandali Recycled Foam Yoga Block - Super Dense, Durable,; Brand: Shandali; Review: We frequently use yoga blocks at the classes I attend but people are sitting on them, then next class we're supposed to rest our collarbone on one--in a hot, sweaty class. Nasty. My husband has a cork one but it's much heavier than these. I was able to write my name on them in sharpie and tote them to and from class without much effort. Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex Comfort Plush Elevated Dura-Beam Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump; Brand: Intex; Review: My last Intex held up for about 5 years. I then bought a fancy one that cost more than twice as much. It was much more comfortable than the Intex but broke within 6 months and they didn't honor their warranty (separate review). So I'm back to my reliable Intex topped with a thick Lucid bedtopper.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Therm-a-Rest Compressible Travel Pillow for Camping, Backpacking, Airplanes and Road Trips; Brand: Therm-a-Rest; Review: I bought two of these pillows for my daughters this summer (camp, travel, etc). The size and cover are great. They don't inflate to be super firm but we like them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manduka eQua Hand & Mat Towels, 72"; Brand: Manduka; Review: Jazzes up my practice love it. More pink than shown.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Ako Suite Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: My girlfriend and I stayed for 3 nights in early May. This hotel was perfect in so many ways. Excellent location and within walking distance of Place Catluyna and Las Ramblas. Great staff, very clean. Nice to have the fridge and kitchen. We enjoyed having our beer and snacks on the rooftop terrace. Great little restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops within walking distance. Also have a small supermarket across the street for snacks etc. Safe, quiet but central. Would definitely come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Omni King Edward Hotel; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: My husband and I recently booked one night at the King Eddy. From start to finish our stay was fabulous. The hotel is gorgeous and the rooms are extremely clean and spacious. Mattress is very comfortable. We were upgraded to a King Suite. Staff was friendly and helpful. There are great restaurants in the area. We ate at Bravi's an Italian restaurant on Wellington. The food and service was great and it was reasonably priced. We also took advantage of the onsite spa. The service here was also really good. We can't say one bad thing about this experience. We will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craigleith Manor Bed and Breakfast; City: Collingwood Ontario; Review: My husband and I chose Craigleith Manor for a short get away. We had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back. The manor is gorgeous and spotless! Our room was lovely although next time we'll try to book one of the rooms with a balcony if available. Breakfast was awesome! Especially loved the homemade granola. Guy had some great suggestions for dinner. We ate at the Huron Club in Collingwood. We would definitely recommend it. The food was excellent. Try the cauliflower appetizer. Looking forward to our next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craigleith Manor Bed and Breakfast; City: Collingwood Ontario; Review: This was our third stay at the Manor and everything was just as perfect as our previous stays. This is why we keep coming back. Guy is the perfect host. The rooms are super clean and comfortable and breakfasts are amazing!! This time we traveled with another couple and they were just as impressed. We enjoyed the Scandinavian Spa and had some great meals at the Thornbury bakery and Bruce's Wine Bar in Thornbury. We also checked out the Georgian Winery and did some wine tasting. We would definitely recommend this as an outing. We hope to be back again in the fall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samuel Durfee House; City: Newport Rhode Island; Review: My husband and I recently visited Newport and stayed at the Samuel Durfee House. We had an amazing time. Our room, (the Durfee Room) was spotless and charming! It was great to have a fridge in the room to store drinks. Heather and Michael were perfect hosts and gave us some great suggestions for lunch and dinner. Make sure you try Rosemary and Thyme for lunch. Their sandwiches and baked goods are awesome. The B&B is within walking distance of both downtown Newport as well as the mansions. We never had to take our car which was a relief since driving in Newport is a bit tricky with the narrow streets and the one way streets. Added bonus is that the parking is free and there's plenty of space. We will miss the delicious breakfasts prepared by Michael. Can't wait to come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fit as expected. Let's hope they last - seems my last couple of pairs wore out much faster than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fit as expected. Let's hope they last - seems my last couple of pairs wore out much faster than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fit as expected. Let's hope they last - seems my last couple of pairs wore out much faster than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fit as expected. Let's hope they last - seems my last couple of pairs wore out much faster than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Fit as expected. Let's hope they last - seems my last couple of pairs wore out much faster than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Moab Ventilator Wide Width Men 11.5; Brand: Merrell; Review: This is my third pair with each one lasting a couple of years. Comfortable and a good buy for the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Men's Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: This is my third pair with each one lasting a couple of years. Comfortable and a good buy for the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Men's Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: This is my third pair with each one lasting a couple of years. Comfortable and a good buy for the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Desperate Housewives - PC; Brand: by
Disney Interactive Studios; Review: This is a fun and interesting game for adults. I lost it and I will be buying another copy soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions - Nintendo DS; Brand: by
Activision; Review: I bought this for my son's b day and he plays it a lot. he loves spiderman and i'm glad i bought it for him; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
WB Games; Review: I bought this for my son's b day he doesn't seem to play it that much but he asked for it and this was one of 9 games i bught him for his b day so maybe his other games are just keeping him occupied; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-man: The Edge of Time - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Activision; Review: I bought this for my son's b day and he plays it a lot but he's also a big fan of spiderman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marvel Super Hero Squad The Infinity of the Gauntlet 3D - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
THQ; Review: I bought this for my son's b day and he seems to like it so far but time will tell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: I pre ordered this for my son for his birthday and he loves it and plays it all the time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Street Fighter IV; Brand: by
Capcom; Review: I bought this for my son for his birthday and he plays with it and so does my two younger brothers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Feet Two: The Videogame - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
WB Games; Review: I bought this fof my son on his birthday and he really seems to enjoy playing with it and it was cheap; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: Great game my son really likes it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Dimensions, Exclusive Ninjago Jay Fun Pack (71215); Brand: Warner Home Video - Games; Review: My son was pleased with these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
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Title: Corsair CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory 1.5V; Brand: Corsair; Review: Def a better compliment to the SSD that I just installed, Samsung 840 Pro 512GB. Programs that were taking 40-48 secs. to load up,(Sony Vegas Pro 12) now loads in 6-9 secs. YES, 6-9 secs... It truly is that much faster. The supplied software was flawless, tried writing a factory image from my laptop, no-go. Used the Samsung Magician to write the image, and went perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Electronics 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive, 256GB; Brand: Samsung; Review: Blazin' fast! My boot times are only a third of what they were before, same with shutdown times; granted WIN8 is fairly fast on startup and shutdown to begin with. Before startup-23 secs - After 8 secs; Shutdown before-17 secs - after-6 secs. DEF recommend if anyone wants to see the true potential of their processor; Im only running the Intel Core i5-3230M, not bad for an on-a-budget-in-a-hurry...I can now click on as many apps as I possibly can and it just starts opening every single one of them without hesitation. In conjunction with the Corsair Vengeance 8GB(4GB x2) ram that I installed with the SSD, everything is lightning fast. I have absolutely NO complaints!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent Premium Ultra Slim 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Black (EC-ALUM); Brand: Sabrent; Review: Could have been better manufactured, overall it does its job and its USB 3.0. It is however aluminum, which should keep the drive cool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 - Black; Brand: Microsoft; Review: Love it! Still using it to this day! DEF RECOMMEND!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 19v 3.16a 60w Compatible With AD-6019R 0335A1960 CPA09-004ALaptop AC Adapter Charger Power Cord; Brand: Lite-On; Review: Works perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: KINGSHOW - Mens M1280 Waterproof Rubber Sole Winter Snow; Brand: KINGSHOW; Review: Good shoes! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sakkas Mens Pattern Dress Socks Value Assorted 6-Pack; Brand: ; Review: Good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Classics Dress Argyle Crew Socks, (Pack of 5); Brand: ; Review: Great stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL-Lyte III Retro Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes as I expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Barricade Court Tennis Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Authenticity guaranteed! Great shoes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Originals Men's ZX 700 Lifestyle Runner Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Really good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Originals Men's Shadow Original Sneaker; Brand: Saucony; Review: Good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHEEC SoleHugger Active 1.0 - Premium No Show Socks for Men - Guaranteed Non-Slip; Brand: Sheec; Review: Good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 6-Pack No-Show Socks, White, Sock Size:10-13/Shoe Size:6-12; Brand: Hanes; Review: Good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Originals Men's Grid 9000 Sneaker; Brand: Saucony; Review: Really good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Emelisse Nature Resort; City: Fiscardo Cephalonia Ionian Islands; Review: A very nice hotel! Great scenery, nice service and very nice energy in the resort:) I believe this is a hotel resort and not a resort hotel. The whole area of Fiskardo and maybe in general the island of Kefalonia must be very proud about this great 5* hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal City Hotel; City: Athens Attica; Review: The hotel is nice, unfortunately not in a very good location, but value for money. The service in all areas is disaster. Especially in the. Breakfast lounge , staff is so lazy. All tables are left full of everything without even taken them into the kitchen. The buffet is never filled up and if you ask for something you will never get it. It's my second time in this hotel in 1 month and both time I have the same feeling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Berlin Mitte managed by Melia; City: Berlin; Review: Great hotel, great service and great breakfast. The metro station is very close. The staff is very polite, very helpful and always on a good mood. The bar opposite the reception is very nice, with nice drinks and great music to listen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Marise and Europa Studios; City: Palaiochora Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: The Europa Studios, where I have stayed is a very old building in a good location, but with minimum service quality and totally not good cleaning service. The room, was very dirty, with 3-4 spiders inside the rooms, killed mosquitoes on the walls and on the mosquitoes net on top of the master bedroom. No shower curtain, so you can imagine what was happening inside the bathroom after shower and the most ridiculous was, that we had only 1 toilet paper for 2 adults and 2 kids. In the kitchenette was no dish washing liquid and when the cleaning staff did our room, they left the glasses dirty inside the sink. Breakfast service was in their next hotel at the beach bar. We have paid for 2 adults and 2 children and when we requested for more bread or croissant they said sorry it is finished. The orange juice they keep it inside the bar, so you can not take more than one glass. So, you can imagine that this is not a buffet breakfast :( The sou rounding area next to the swimming pool, was very dirty, with papers, plastic bottles etc.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Congo Palace Hotel; City: Glyfada Attica; Review: Nice hotel in the center of Glyfada. Walking distance to everything and very useful the parking they have. Reception, Lobby and breakfast lounge is 4*, but the rooms are 3*-, plus that there is noise from the street.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel California; City: Berlin; Review: Very nice location, very nice staff in the breakfast lounge, but all men staff in reception are rude, non polite and definitely they do not know, what hospitality is. Wifi is also terrible, since you can not download anything fast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel; City: Heraklion Crete; Review: Dramatic experience. Our room was smelling moisture from the moment we got in. The fridge full of moisture as well. No ventilation at all in the bathroom. Cleaning was also very poor. I am disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duomo Apartments; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: The apartments are in a very good location and the rooms in general are nice. The men staff in the reception sucks. Very rude, very impolite and not service minded. They should not work in hospitality business for sure.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tourist Hotel; City: Argostolion Cephalonia Ionian Islands; Review: The hotel is in a ver good location in front of the sea. Great service, fantastic staff and marvellous breakfast, with a lot of local Cephalonian products. The only negative was the mattress and the pillow, which are very old and hard to sleep, but I believe shortly they will replace them. I strongly recommend this hotel to everybody.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mirabel City Center Hotel; City: Argostolion Cephalonia Ionian Islands; Review: The hotel is in a very good location. The reception and the lobby are renovated and looks very nice, but the rooms are small, ugly, with old furnitures and uncomfortable mattresses and pillows. The bathroom was so small, I could not fit and also it was coming water out from the toilet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lito Apartments Paleochora; City: Palaiochora Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Very nice apartments, in the city. Walking distance to the beach, bar, restaurants and supermarkets. The owners are very welcome, nice and helpful, to give you any kind of information or assistance you might need. I strongly recommend this accommodation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time New York; City: New York City New York; Review: The hotel is in the perfect location, in the heart of New York City. Fantastic service and great staff. A special thank you, to Kostas, Christos and Dee for their assistance, during our stay. I recommend this hotel to anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 700R4 4L60E Corvette Servo; Brand: WCT; Review: Really cool upgrade for your 4l60e, especially if you're into performance stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wade 72-01161 Truck Bed Tailgate Cap Black Smooth Finish for 1999-2007 Silverado & Sierra 1500 2500HD 3500; Brand: Westin; Review: For the price you can't beat it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chevy Silverado Z71 Off Road decals stickers - F (2001-2006) bed side 1500 2500 HD (set of 2) [Officially; Brand: Decal Mods; Review: It looks like is a good quality sticker, so far I'm happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OPT7 LED Light Bar Wiring Harness 14 Gauge 380W Wiring Harness w/Switch; Brand: OPT7; Review: Absolutely painless harness kit, easy installation, it looks like good quality as well so far so good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHANREN Curved Series 50-Inch 288W 12V Curved CREE LED Light Bar Flood Spot Combo Beam 4X4 ATV 4WD SUV UTE; Brand: SHANREN; Review: Haven't try it at night but I love the way it looks!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lisle 19852 Truck and Trailer Wheel Pan; Brand: Lisle; Review: This is perfect, it fits right on the wheels on big trucks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACDelco 24215111 GM Original Equipment Automatic Transmission Manual Valve Position Pressure Switch; Brand: ACDelco; Review: It worked as it should, took care of my problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rough Country Suspension 70507 Curved LED Light Windshield Mount; Brand: Rough Country Suspension; Review: It would of worked better if they would of send me the right kit, had to bend it a little to make it fit.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Partsam H8 H9 H11 White 3000K 5000 LM High Power 2-Philips-MZ LED Bulb Headlight Low Beam(Pack of 2 Pcs); Brand: Partsam; Review: So far so good, working good has not give me any problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Chef King; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is great! The food came in about 45 minutes (about a half hour ahead of the projected delivery time). I got the chicken lo mein combo and crab ragoons and everything was great! No greasy/oily taste and big portions! Would definitely recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bar Louie; City: Bensalem, PA; Review: I really wanted to give this place a chance because they are new and I like the atmosphere. This place is seat yourself, which is problematic because it takes a waitress 20 minutes before she realizes you've sat down. I came here the first week for lunch with coworkers and the service was slow but we blamed it on it being opening week. The food was okay, but took forever to come out (we ended up having to get it to go because our lunch break was going past an hour and a half waiting for food) but the drinks were good and we liked sitting outside. The second time I came here was a disaster. Me and a coworker came after work for a few drinks and some apps. It was at least 25 mins before someone came over... There was still payment on the table and dirty dishes from the last guests. Once that was cleared up we put in our food and drinks right away. Another 25 mins passed and we didn't even get our drinks. A different waitress came over with one beer asking if it was ours, but since there was two of us and we ordered 2 beers, and she didn't even know which one she had, she walked away. We told her that we had been waiting for a long time and she said, "well its happy hour so we're busy." I felt like that was pretty rude. This is a new place and you want your customers to come back but we couldn't even get a proper beer or a smile from the wait staff. We ended up walking out. We never saw our waitress or a manager come by. We walked across the street to Uno's and sat at the bar and had a great experience. DO NOT go to this place if you want prompt service or beers after work.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Buddakan; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We were seated at the most awkward 2 person table in the whole restaurant... jammed between a party table and a pole... my boyfriend had to walk around 2 other tables just to get to his side of the table. The server and food runner's had a hard time getting to our table. Aside from that, it was amazing. The service was the best I've had. The server was attentive and offered suggestions and checked on us enough time to be consistent, but not annoying. She was kind and patient and described each meal so we weren't in for any surprises. Everything was perfectly cooked. Great date spot if you can get a not awkward table.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pernitsky's Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is strange. I moved across the street from this place a few months ago with some roommates and we've been wanting to check it out and find a "home" bar. I'm not sure what the hours are, some days its open, some days its not. Seems like no matter what, it is always closed by about 10pm. We walked in and the bartender was hanging out talking to two other patrons. The decor was exactly what I expected - I felt like I was hanging in someone's basement. A handful of card tables with table cloths. The bar itself was very large, but not much else to it. Could use a good cleaning and fresh paint, but I suppose that's the "charm". They have 3 beers "on tap" - miller lite, coors lite, and kenzinger, each inside of a mini fridge kegerator. I'm a big fan of craft beer so this was disappointing. I went with the kenzinger which was more on the warm side. They seemed to have one bottle of each type of liquor. My friend ordered a vodka tonic and he went to the back of the bar to a freezer to get the ice for it. There was a fridge with bottles, but I couldn't tell what they had in there. Seemed like cheap stuff, high life, bud, etc. The good news, is that the drinks are just as cheap at $3 a pop. It was quiet, there was a TV in there, but otherwise not much to look at. If you're looking for cheap beer and not much else, this is the place for you. I'll likely give it another shot and see what bottles they had, but I feel like I have a better selection in my own fridge, and since the bar felt more like a basement, I might as well stay home.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City View Pizza and Grill; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Had a craving for cheese fries so I found this place and order a plain Stromboli as well. Took a long time to deliver, a little over an hour. The driver was on his cell phone laughing and talking to someone when he knocked on my door, put the pizza box in my hand and then walked away. I didn't even have time to ask about my fries. Luckily when he got back in the car he saw my fries and gave them to me. Cheese fries were not what I had hoped. I wanted delicious unnatural orange cheese all over them. I could barely find the cheese and all it really did was make the fries stick together. Maybe if you get the cheese on the side it turns out better. The Stromboli was huge, and I ordered a small. Could easily split between 2 people. That was pretty good, no real complaints or praises. Overall, 3 stars for the food. 0 stars for the driver. Get off the damn phone when you're driving and say hello to the person tipping you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Butcher and Singer; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Came here last night for a nice meal with my boyfriend for my birthday. It seemed that we had two waiters.. I'm not sure if one was training or they have different waiters greet and start the meal, and a different one finish it. The one that greeted us wasn't as friendly as I'd hoped, but our second waiter really made up for it. He was totally on top of our table and treated us first-timers with a smile. After we ordered our drinks, the brought out bread which was perfectly warm. I ordered a Caesar salad to start. My boyfriend and I both ordered filets (12 oz for him and 8 oz for me) and split an order of the fries. The fries were great, they were really more like hash browns or wedge potatoes. The steak was cooked perfectly and was one of the best I've ever had. I would definitely recommend this place for a fancy night out and a great meal. My only regret is not saving room for dessert!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Duck; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is in an unassuming strip mall in the northeast. The food was great but the music was a bit too loud to enjoy conversation. My fear is that it won't last in the northeast which is better known for chain restaurants. It seems like a better fit for the northern liberties or art museum area. It's a small place but the food is great, albeit a little pricey for a lunch spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simple Dry Cleaners; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Thought I'd give these guys a good review and wipe out some of these complainers :) I dropped off a black work blazer that I'd worn for too long before cleaning and that my dogs got to and dragged around the floor. It was dirty and wrinkled and needed some help. I dropped it off at Simple Dry Cleaners and a few days later, I picked it up for under $9. It was perfectly cleaned and ironed and looked great! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wahlburgers; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I've tried this place twice, and the food is so bland. The atmosphere and the service was great, but that's it. For $8-$11 a burger I expected something delicious, instead it was an unseasoned patty with no taste. Even the bun was boring! For an extra $3.50 you can have fries that are a less salty version of McDonald's fries. Seriously... they look and taste exactly the same. Won't be giving this place a 3rd try. Save your money and go somewhere else!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Northern Liberties Auto Clinic; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Came here for an overdue inspection. I called ahead but they said walk ins were just fine. I walked in and they were so nice! My car was done in about 45 minutes. Inspection, emissions and an oil change was $90. Great spot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Buy South Philadelphia; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Bummed I couldn't get any help! Came here in the early afternoon on a Tuesday so it's not like it was overly busy. Really wanted to buy a photo printer but had questions on what was the best for my needs. Stood around for 10 mins with no help. Someone finally asked me if I needed help but was with another customer and I told him that I did need help. He said he would try and get someone for me. Anyway, I ended up waiting around another 20 mins or so and ended up walking out. I'll just figure out what I need and buy online. Appreciated that the one guy did notice me but would have really like someone else to help me out since he was busy. Anyway, I would say do your research online and know what you want before going in because you'll be standing around forever.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: I C Sharks Waterfront Cafe & Tiki Bar; City: St Petersburg, FL; Review: Location is great. Right on the water, with great views. The food is ok, but not great. The seafood is ok, but a little bit pricey. Very good service. It is conveniently located on Gandy Bridge, close to everything.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maggiano's Little Italy; City: Tampa, FL; Review: It was my first night in Tampa, and i decided try this restaurant. The food is great, as well as the service. Several waiters asked me if I needed anything throughout my stay. Even the music was great. The ambiance is also very elegant and cozy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mitchell's Fish Market; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The restaurant is nice, but the food isn't anything special. I wasn't impressed at all. The salmon was ok, but I have to say that i can prepare a better salmon at home. On top of that, it's pricey for a restaurant of its kind. I don't think I will be going back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suki Hana; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Let me start by saying that I used to lunch almost every single day here (since I work nearby), and it was great. I would get the blackened chicken, my favorite dish. But since they changed management (and cooks), the place and the food are not the same. The blackened chicken is now fatty and uncooked almost every time I go. Sadly, I'm not going back. You lost a long-time customer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brunchery Restaurant & Catering; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This is a great place! It's small, but it's cozy, it has great service, and amazing food! The omelettes are to die for, and the best ones I've had in a long time. Be there early because it tends to fill very quickly on Sundays.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seasons 52; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The restaurant's atmosphere is great. The food is very good and very healthy. They have a very good wine list, although they could include more Malbecs. I really like the modern and romantic ambiance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ciro's; City: Tampa, FL; Review: It was a great experience. Ciro's is a small place, but full of charm, mystery, and a great ambiance. If you can reserve one of its suites, it will make it an even better experience. The drinks are delicious and very well done, although prepare yourself for an expensive night! But it's really worth it. The service is excellent. The music is really cool, mixing lounge music with 20's music. Not a lot of light inside, but it's on purpose, makes it very mysterious and wakes up your senses. a unique experience!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tryst Gastro Lounge; City: St Petersburg, FL; Review: Although the place is really nice, my experience wasn't what I was expecting. The appetizer we had was the scallop sashimi.... terrible.... and very expensive. The wine selection is good, and prices are ok. The service is very good, very helpful waiters. Maybe I just have to give this place another chance and see what happens.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Canopy; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: I absolutely love this place. It is my favorite hangout in all Tampa and St Petersburg combined. The view is absolutely amazing. The food is great. The ambiance, with the canopies, the beautiful seating area, the fire tables, is amazing. The lounge music is fabulous. It really makes me feel like I'm at a lounge bar in Ibiza. The service is top notch, and the wine selection is very good. It is perfect for happy hours and to kick off the night. Visit this place, you're not going to regret it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place is one of my favorite happy hour hangouts in Tampa. It has one of the best sunset views in the city. They even have a private beach next to the restaurant with live music and a bar. It would be nice though for them to regularly clean the beach from plastic cups and beer cans. The outdoor sitting area is also very nice. The service is slow but ok. The big drawback of this restaurant is its food.... If the owner would have better food quality and a better food menu, he/she would be a millionaire by now! It is almost a sin that they don't improve the food menu and the food quality. I only go to this place for drinks, and I would only ask for food if I'm desperately hungry. Message to the owner - improve the food menu please!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hula Bay Club; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place is strategically placed to see beautiful sunsets. The service is good, but the food is just ok. There is a very nice outside sitting area, on the water, with great views of the bay. There is also a bar next door with live music. Worth visiting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sa Ri One Korean Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I didn't have a good experience at this restaurant. I went for lunch with some work colleagues yesterday, and we didn't like the experience at all. I asked for a plate of sauteed vegetables with chicken, and what they brought me was 90% noodles with literally 8 pieces of chicken. I asked to speak with the manager, since I wanted to express my dissatisfaction with the dish and the service, and the server told me that "he was too busy in the kitchen"... To make matters worse, I was charged double because of the chicken. And when I questioned the bill, the server said she couldn't do anything. It seems the customer doesn't have any value at this particular restaurant. Needless to say, I'm never coming back. Terrible experience.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni Gift Boxed Oil Bottles w/Spout 2pc; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: These bottles are high quality and good looking (decorative, yet understated). I didn't notice in the description that they had an open / close / flow control by twisting the top, which was a wonderful plus. Be sure to look inside the spout when you first get them. Both of mine had a little plastic flashing (thin plastic leftover from the manufacturing process)that needed to cleaned out. Wouldn't want a small bit of plastic to get into the food. Once I took care of that, there was no problem. Keep in mind, these are oil bottles, great for oils, vinegar, soy sauce, or other similar thin liquids. A thicker liquid, like a creamy dressing would probably not flow well through the small spout. This is in no way a negative, thin liquids are what this product is designed for. Just thought I'd mention it in case others were thinking they could be used as a more universal dispenser / cruet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LinenTablecloth 17-Inch Polyester Napkins (1-Dozen) White; Brand: LinenTablecloth; Review: The word "linen" is obvious deception. There is nothing about these that are linen-like. Yes, it does say polyester as well but later in the description. I could not iron out the packing creases and even running them through the dryer would not release the wrinkles. Also, they generate a lot of static, at least in our dry environment, so much so that it was hard to get them spread on the table and the attracted every small particle, lint, paper and thread in their vicinity.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LinenTablecloth 90 x 156-Inch Rectangular Polyester Tablecloth White; Brand: LinenTablecloth; Review: The word "linen" is obvious deception. There is nothing about these that are linen-like. Yes, it does say polyester as well but later in the description. I could not iron out the packing creases and even running them through the dryer would not release the wrinkles. Also, they generate a lot of static, at least in our dry environment, so much so that it was hard to get them spread on the table and they attracted every small particle, lint, paper and thread in their vicinity.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers, Racer Red, 42-Piece Set 1880801; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: Rubbermaid quality, what more can I say. This pack is A LOT of containers for the price. Very happy with my purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single Serve & Full Pot Coffee Maker (49983A); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: The single-serve, Keurig-style brewer is very flimsy and broke right after our return options ended. Coffee packs got stuck all the time and the puncture mechanism creates a large, low hole that allows coffee grounds to get into your mug. The other side is what you'd expect, but nothing special.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elite Cuisine ESB-300X Maxi-Matic 750 Watt Single Burner Electric Hot Plate, Black; Brand: Maxi-Matic; Review: Poorly made. The element rattles around in the frame and touches other metal parts on the unit. Looks like it will short out sooner rather than later.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Shavel All Seasons Year Round Sheet Blanket with Satin Hem, Twin, Amethyst; Brand: Shavel Home Products; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ClosetHangerFactory Slim-Line Set of (20) Finger Clips (Black); Brand: ClosetHangerFactory; Review: These kept breaking; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials 548-1 Zippered Quilted Table Leaf Storage Bag with Zipper; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home-it 10 Pack Clothes Hangers with clips Black Velvet Hangers use for skirt hangers Clothes Hanger pants hangers Ultra Thin; Brand: Home-it; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Velvet Heavy duty-50 Non Slip Black Suit Clothes Hanger Hook Swivel 360-Ultra Thin, 50 Pack; Brand: Home-it; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paksh Novelty Meal Prep Lunch Containers 3-Compartment with Super Easy Open Lids - BPA-Free, Reusable, Microwavable; Brand: Paksh Novelty; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelrest - Therapeutic Memory Foam Travel & Neck Pillow - Washable Micro-Fiber Cover - Attaches to Luggage; Brand: Travelrest; Review: This is a great travel pillow. Soft enough for comfort and firm enough for long trips. I love that the cover is removable for easy washing. The string on the front clips together to easily attach it to (or remove it from) your luggage, back-pack or purse to prevent trying to juggle multiple items. A ust buy for any traveler!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo arrested, facing assault charges; Abstract: Chickillo has been charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment. A source told WTAE that the incident involved Chickillo's girlfriend, so it's a domestic violence issue.; Category: sports
Title: Willie Brown, Hall of Famer and Raiders legend, dies at 78; Abstract: "My job was not catching passes," Brown would once say. "My job was to stop the receiver from catching it."; Category: sports
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: Search concludes with 42 bodies found in mass grave near Rocky Point; Abstract: The toll of human bodies has risen to 42 after three days of searching at a mass grave site that was discovered Thursday near Puerto Peñasco.; Category: news
Title: The Warriors' fall from glory, explained; Abstract: Things are getting bad quick for the Warriors.; Category: sports
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: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash That Also Injured 3: 'We Grieve Together'; Abstract: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash; 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: OK, who had the greatest catch in the Packer game? Aaron Rodgers?; Abstract: Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers caught a penalty flag while laying in the end zone.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vaxcel One Light Outdoor Wall Light OW24953BBZ One Light Outdoor Wall Light; Brand: Vaxcel; Review: This lamp looks nice on our rental lodge and front gates. We would have liked it to be a little bigger for the gates but... check out [...] for a nightly rental opportunity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: River's Edge Products Creel Fan Pull; Brand: River's Edge Products; Review: This chain pull looks great paired up with the rainbow trout chain pull. One is for fan and one is for light. These items look really nice above the queen log bed in our fishing rental. Check us out at[...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Lighting 042-CL-30 Rope Lighting Kit with Mounting Clips, Clear, 30-Foot; Brand: American Lighting; Review: We bought these lights in April of 2014. We put them under the porch roof out of the sunlight. They continue to run strong. I do believe keeping them out of the sunlight helps to provide longevity in this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallomall 150LED 72ft Outdoor Solar Powered Copper Wire String Lights, Waterproof Solar Fairy Decoration Lights for Garden,; Brand: Hallomall; Review: This is my second review of this product. The first light set sent to me did not work. Doris, from Hallomall, offered to replace it for free. I just received my replacement and it works great. Anyone who wants some mood lighting will like this string of lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CeSunlight Rechargeable LED Book Light, Hands Free, Best for Bed Reading or Read in Car, Flexible; Brand: CeSunlight; Review: I write a bad review a few seconds ago. I couldn't find, nor could my husband find, the battery compartment tab. We spent at least 15 min each looking for it. FINALLY I found it. Frustrating to say the least. Now...I don't have the needed batteries because I didn't look close enough at the order info. My fault there. So...don't know if I like the lighting or not. I will write another review when I get it up and running.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kenroy Home 93013BS Bulletin 3 Light Pendant, 19 inch Height, 22 inch Diameter, Brushed Steel Finish; Brand: Kenroy Home; Review: This is a beautiful dining room light. It fits perfectly with our decor. Only problem....we didn't get the plastic piece that hides the light bulbs. I can't find a way to contact this seller to ask for a replacement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Red Roof Plus Gainesville; City: Gainesville Florida; Review: I love staying here when traveling withy puppy! So easy with pets! No carpet which I love and the desk staff and management are wonderful! This was my second stay there, and both times we had a wonderful experience!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Santa Cruz CA; City: Santa Cruz California; Review: So, I did not actually stay at this hotel. However, when I called to try to find a room last minute on a very long travel day, Matt, who answered the phone, did a wonderful job in helping me with other options and with places to relax and grab something to eat. He did not have to help me like that and yet he did! This guy ought to be doing more than answering the phones at the front desk! That's for sure! And he did it was such a great attitude! Thank you Matt and I will come stay at the Fairfield him the next time I come to town; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection; City: Santa Cruz California; Review: I was on a cross-country road trip and was on the last leg of my Outward Bound trip. I decided to take Pacific Highway one up to Northern California from the southern part of the state so that I could enjoy the view. It began to get very foggy so I decided to stop in Santa Cruz I called around and found The Paradox, A charming and contemporary boutique hotel with the added bonus of Marriott service! I had a nice dinner at the bar sat outside near the pool with a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful weather and then went to bed. Didn't spend much time there but the time I did spend was wonderful! Very comfortable bed, Great stuff, great rooms and cool environment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Piedimonte; City: Ravello Amalfi Coast Province of Salerno Campania; Review: Unbelievable attention to details....very contemporary room with incredible private terrace and view (junior suite). Very convenient to town. They even brought us a little wine and olives with an anniversary card. Sweet touch! We wish we had spent more nights in Ravello, but we loved Villa Piedimonte!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Bristol; City: Bristol Virginia; Review: We were traveling from DC to Nashville and Bristol was a good halfway stopping point. Nice & clean with a very courteous staff and surprisingly good food too! The room was comfortable, and quiet, and we were well rested to travel the next day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Stuffies Scout the Monkey; Brand: Stuffies; Review: nephews love these things......stuffs it with more things than it looks like it can hold. Great for grandparent sleep overs.....overnight night bag and a toy in one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuffies Digger the Dog; Brand: Stuffies; Review: nephews love these things......stuffs it with more things than it looks like it can hold. Great for grandparent sleep overs.....overnight night bag and a toy in one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter with Gyro- Red; Brand: SYMA; Review: Awesome construction and durable for those first flight crash landings. Sturdy and easy to control flying indoors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Syma S102G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro; Brand: SYMA; Review: Awesome construction and durable for those first flight crash landings. Sturdy and easy to control flying indoors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter with Gyro- Red; Brand: SYMA; Review: I gifted to my nephews for Xmas and they all loved it. Very sturdy construction and excellent flight control.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Giselle Jean; Brand: ; Review: These jeans are comfortable and fit perfectly. I would recommend them to any women that is looking for a new pair of jeans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoodie Buddie Zip Up Zipper MP3 Hoodie, Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: This sweat jacket is great. Easy to wash, make sure you hang to dry. The fit is good. The ear buds work nicely ever after getting washed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SwypeGloves Dual tone Brown/Black Texting Gloves - 'Grand Canyon' Touchscreen Gloves; Brand: SwypeGloves; Review: I purchased it for my son and he loves it. He wears it a lot and cleaning is easy, washes in with the other laurdry, just remember to hang dry. My son says the sound from the ear buds are good. Its a good purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Adissage Fade Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: This is my sons second pair of slides.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Long Sleeve Handkerchief Hem Tunic Top - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: It fit perfectly. I was just expecting the material to be a little thick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Long Sleeve Handkerchief Hem Tunic Top - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: It fit perfectly. I was just expecting the material to be a little thick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Pardon My Trench Rain Jacket; Brand: ; Review: It almost prefect. It fit right looks right. I just thought it would have been a little softer in texture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dingo Men's Chopper Harness Boot; Brand: Dingo; Review: The boots look good in the pictures but are even nicer in person. They are well constructed with soft leather and real stitching. The quality on this is better than I thought. These are quality well made boots. Straps and metal fitting are solid, pull up straps are well secured and can handle being pulled hard. I found the sizing to be a little slack, so you may want to consider a half size smaller. I did a return and the company was responsive to email and after arrival, 2 day later my replacment boot were at my doorstep. I abolutely love these boots!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dingo Men's Chopper Harness Boot; Brand: Dingo; Review: The boots look good in the pictures but are even nicer in person. They are well constructed with soft leather and real stitching. The quality on this is better than I thought. These are quality well made boots. Straps and metal fitting are solid, pull up straps are well secured and can handle being pulled hard. I found the sizing to be a little slack, so you may want to consider a half size smaller. I did a return and the company was responsive to email and after arrival, 2 day later my replacment boot were at my doorstep. I abolutely love these boots!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steve Madden Men's M-Gaucho; Brand: Madden; Review: Very Nice Boots. It took a little work to get on, but once I did, the fit was snug but comforatable and fit perfectly. The boots are very attractive and well constructed especially considering the price range.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Swiss Front Pocket Wallet Minimalist Super Thin 5 Card Wallet Genuine Leather; Brand: ; Review: It is important to me that I have a slim neat wallet that is able to hold my cards. This comfortably holds the 8 cards I carry, including my drivers license. I am also able to put a few bills in the center. This exceeded my expections and I am able to discreetly carry my wallet in my front pants pocket. If you are looking for a slim wallet that can hold more than just a few cards, this is for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laredo Men's McComb Western Boot; Brand: Laredo; Review: I put these boots in my wishlist and received them for Christmas. I love the way they look and they are able to dress up an outfit. The metal pieces add highlights that enhance the boots without being distracting or over the top. Very good quality and style, especially for the price. The one complaint is they are very narrow. I would recommend getting a half size bigger rather than the 3W to make of for the narrow fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laredo Men's McComb Western Boot; Brand: Laredo; Review: I put these boots in my wishlist and received them for Christmas. I love the way they look and they are able to dress up an outfit. The metal pieces add highlights that enhance the boots without being distracting or over the top. Very good quality and style, especially for the price. The one complaint is they are very narrow. I would recommend getting a half size bigger rather than the 3W to make of for the narrow fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Two Button Center Vent Hopsack Blazer; Brand: ; Review: Nice looking blazer, the buttons are a good touch. It makes the blazer look more expensive than it is. Fits great as expected, so order your true size. Good value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armitron Men's 20/4858BNBNBN Rose Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Watch; Brand: ; Review: There is nothing not to like about this watch. Very sharp. The brown band and rose face go very well together. The watch is of high quality and the style is refined. Very handsome and well built.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invicta Men's 12826 "Specialty" Stainless Steel Silver Dial Watch; Brand: Invicta; Review: The face is large, and I happen to like large face watches. However, the problem with this watch is the face is so plain and mediocre it make the watch look very, very cheap. Invicta make some very attractive large face watches. This one is not one of them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Akribos XXIV Men's AK469 Conqueror Multifunction Stainless Steel Swiss Quartz Strap Watch; Brand: Akribos XXIV; Review: I liked the look of the watch on the Amazon website. The white dial, stainless steel face and 50mm diameter was exactly what I was looking for, However, because of the split reviews it took me a while to take the plunge and make the purchase. I figured if the quality was bad, I could simply return the watch. At the price and the fact the specifications met my requirement, there was mimimal risk. I love it. The packaging is very sophisticated and will be a great presentation for a gift. The watch has a very sharp and clean look. It has a sturdy feel and appears to be very well put together. The band is a major plus as it can sometimes make or break the look of a watch. The band is thick, genuine leather and accents the watch very well. I believe in this case, the black leather is a much better look than a metal band. I was really impressed by the watch and that was only confirmed by the many compliments I have recieved. I have worn this almost everyday since buying it, which is exactly what I was looking for. A very nice, very sharp watch that I can wear every day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SlideBelts Men's Classic Belt - Custom Fit; Brand: ; Review: Quality belt and buckle. Great idea with the slide and lock. I will get a couple of different colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doublju Mens Vivid Color One-button Blazer; Brand: ; Review: The blazer looks good on the hanger, but it is oddly designed and I am not certain anyone will find a correct fit with this. The holes for the arms are very large. Going from the shoulder to mid stomach, while the sleeves themselves are snug. I have never seen anything like it. The material and stitching are good quality, but the shape is just way off. I bought 2 and returned them both shortly after trying them on. Even if the price may seem right I recommend looking elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MONDAYSUIT Mens Regular Fit Dress Shirt w/Reversible Cuff (Big&Tall Available); Brand: MONDAYSUIT; Review: The quality of this shirt was surprising. Nice rigid collar, good quality buttons. Looks much more expensive than it is. Love the fact that shirts are very long and I do not have to worry about them becoming un-tucked. Love the option of being able to use with cuff links.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Jeans Men's 5 Pocket Slub Twill Pant; Brand: ; Review: I like the pants, just what I was looking for, in terms of a dressier pair of jeans. However, they are way too small. Be sure to get AT LEAST one size bigger. Larger size not available for me, so I had to return them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vbiger Mens Leather Belt Sliding Buckle Ratchet Dress Belt 35mm Wide 1 3/8"; Brand: VBIGER; Review: I have been using this belt and buckle for close to 2 months now and absolutely love it. The belt construction is very good, thick and well stitched. The buckle is also of very good quality and sturdy. I have seen some complaints of some customers not being able to take the belt off after it was on. My advice here is to push the release as you slightly tighten the belt and it will easily release. I use purchase 2 of these. I use at least one of them every day in the work week and it has worked great for me. I also have another sliding belt and buckle from another company. This one is more sturdy and the thickness and quality of the belt itself is superior.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS 6 LEDs Jewelry Cabinet Lockable Standing Mirrored Jewelry Armoire Organizer 2 Drawers Brown UJJC94K; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: Looks good, but not the best construction. If you do decide t buy, please heed this warning. During assembly, do not tighten the screws too much. Just tighten them slightly as you will damage product if you do and the screws will not stay inplace.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L'Auberge Espagnole (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Insomniac: Uncensored: Vol. 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Owning Mahowny (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Lives of Dentists (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 1 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Insomniac: Uncensored: Vol. 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 2 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: So Close (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine Queens (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I.M. Pei (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 3 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Cut (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Train (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chaos (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuck on You (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Sand (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Men (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ripley's Game (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Club Dread (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24 Hour Party People (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winged Migration (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Capture the Castle (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Bye (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dreamers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsieur Ibrahim (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spartan (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baraka (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rivers and Tides (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In July (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Water Drops On Burning Rocks (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Walkabout (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In This World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Festival Express (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Code 46 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Architect: A Son's Journey (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happenstance (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Night Porter (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Special (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mother (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I'm Not Scared (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microcosmos (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Since Otar Left (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prime Suspect 1 (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone Reader (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oldboy (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Layer Cake (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prime Suspect 2 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prime Suspect 3 (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kontroll (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Summer of Love (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prime Suspect 4 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom of Heaven (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Overfilled Down Alternative Back / Side Sleeper Pillow - Hypoallergenic Fill - 100% Cotton Ticking - Set of; Brand: ; Review: These pillows were for my king shams...the pillows keep their shape yet are comfy to lay my head on...love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simpli Home Avalon Rectangular Faux Leather Storage Ottoman Bench, Large, Brown; Brand: Simpli Home; Review: I positively love this ottoman...I purchased this to store my extra blankets and pillow...it was delivered on time and I only had to screw in the little legs...the top has hinges so it will stay open when getting anything in or out...I have it setting in front of my master bedroom window and I can sit on it to put on my shoes, boots, etc. ..I plan on buying another ottoman for my guest bedroom to store the bedding...this ottoman looks good enough to be in my livingroom...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uphome Dahlia Flower Bathroom Rug, Flannel Microfiber Non-Slip Soft Absorbent Bathroom Kitchen Floor Mat Carpet (2 FT Round, Dahlia); Brand: Uphome; Review: This was a Christmas gift...A very pretty addition to any table...loved the colors...nicely made...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Homes & Gardens Woven Quilted Table Runner, Creamy Parchment Cream; Brand: ; Review: This was a Christmas gift...A very well made table runner and will look beautiful on an antique dinning room table...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lux Decor Collection Bed Sheet Set - Brushed Microfiber 1800 Bedding - Wrinkle, Stain and Fade Resistant - Hypoallergenic; Brand: Lux Decor Collection; Review: I received the sheets in just a couple of days...I bought them for my guest room queen bed...I did open the package and found that the sheets are light weight and very soft...just what I wanted...I ordered the cream color which is a very warm buttery color which I love...I haven't washed them yet so I don't know how well the sheets will wear...since the sheets will only be used on my guest room bed they won't get a lot of wear...I gave the sheets five stars because I have no cons...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchor Hocking Glass Food Prep and Mixing Bowls with Lids, Blue, 6-Piece Set; Brand: Anchor Hocking; Review: I am replacing the plastic containers with glass containers with lids...the lid on these bowls is very tight but I'd rather have the tight than too loose...they can be put in the freezer, washed in my dishwasher, put in the microwave, and even in the oven...Love them...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PASSENGER PIGEON White Solid Sheer Double Pleated Top Window Treatments Curtains Draperies Panels with Multi Size Custom; Brand: PASSENGER PIGEON; Review: These curtains allow light to brighten my living room and are very pretty...I gave four stars because of the plastic hooks...one has to be very careful when inserting the hook into the oldest...I would purchase these again...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Kasian House SLI200613 2 Way Solid Brass Y Valve Garden Hose Connector with Comfort Grip; Brand: Kasian House; Review: A great connector which allows you to use 2 hoses from the one spigot. It allows me to use one for the garden watering and one for the chickens automatic water. Very well made and simple to turn the black valve controls on and off although they were a little stiff at first.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Circulated Air Incubator; Brand: ; Review: Nice incubator and easy to use for beginners. you will need to but extra thermometers and hydrometers to check you have accurate temps. Very small adjustments make big differences in temperature so you have to play round with it well before you put your eggs in. It does NOT come with an auto egg turner even though it says it does.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catchmaster 402 Baited Rat, Mouse and Snake Glue Traps Professional St; Brand: Catchmaster; Review: Does on work on rats. Rats escape off the glue every time leaving hair behind.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 11 Lbs Tasty Worms Bulk Freeze Dried Mealworms Approx. 176,000ct; Brand: Tasty Worms; Review: Excellent value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JT Eaton 155N Stick-Em Rat and Mouse Size Glue Trap, 2-Pack; Brand: J T Eaton; Review: These traps DO NOT work for rats. They roll off them and escape. Found rat hair on them; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: Dickies Men's Short Sleeve Work Shirt Stain & Wrinkle Resistant; Brand: ; Review: I was in the industrial uniform rental business for years. This shirt is an excellent purchase/price. The fit is as published (generous) and the tail is a few inches longer than normal. This is important if you wear your shirts tucked in. If you don't tuck in shirt tail the hem is straight to keep a professional appearance. Material/color will last through many washes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MJ Soffe Men's Magnum T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: This t-shirt should be advertised as a fitted t-shirt. Good, thick material.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cubavera Men's Big & Tall Short-Sleeve Contrast Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I'm not too fond of the material but it fits as expected. If I would have seen this shirt in a store I would not have purchased because of the material but to be fair it is a nice shirt and I will definitely get alot of wear out of it. Because of the price I recommend this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cubavera Men's Short Sleeve Rayon-Blend Solid Button-Down Cuban Camp Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I purchased a few of these shirts from a popular men's store at 2 1/2 times the price. These fit exactly the same and they are by the same manufacturer. Visited Miami a week ago and these shirts were on sale there but still more expensive than these. In my opinion, excellent purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cubavera Men's Big-Tall Embroidered L Shape Short Sleeve Woven Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Absolutely recommend this purchase. Cubavera makes the best shirts (this style) and the prices on Amazon dot com are less than half in popular men's stores. These are Big-Tall and they seem to fit perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Military Genuine GI Winter USN Warm Wool Hat Watch Cap USA Made; Brand: ; Review: This has the feel of the same authentic wool hat that I was issued almost 30 years ago. Fits well and I am certain it will last a long time. The price is pretty good also. I am very pleased with the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Canon CNN0181B001 Standard Function Calculator; Brand: Canon; Review: I had used this same model in our small business for probably 15 years. When it started malfunctioning, I decided to see if the same model was still available. I found it here and ordered several, since I trust them and they are so easy to use. We use them in our offices and at the parts counter. The shipping was prompt and I received e-mail notices that kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rolodex Mesh Collection Stacking Sorter, 5-Section, Black (22141); Brand: Rolodex; Review: I'm so happy to find this file rack to use at work on my desk. I can keep frequently used files out of the file cabinet and near my reach. Having them visible keeps me focused on what needs to be done. The rack is heavy weight enough to keep everything stable. I couldn't ask for a better product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilson Jones 3 Inch 3 Ring Binder, Basic Round Ring View Binder, Dark Blue (W362-49BL); Brand: Wilson Jones; Review: At our tractor dealership, we need strong binders for our parts price lists. These work just fine for us. Super good bargain too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilson Jones 3 Inch 3 Ring Binder, Basic Round Ring View Binder, White (W362-49W); Brand: Wilson Jones; Review: At our tractor dealership, we need strong binders for our parts price lists. These work just fine for us. Super good bargain too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MMF Industries 6-Tier Letter-Size Horizontal Steel Desk Organizer, Black (2646HBK); Brand: MMF Industries; Review: My bosses desk was stacked with papers and catalogs and mail and everything under the sun. He constantly asked me to find him something or other. Of course it was right there in front of him. I ordered this 6 tier desk organizer for his stuff. It is a quality product and has helped him stay on top of his paperwork more easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Commercial FGP250SS "Briefcase" Style Digital Receiving Scale for Food Service, English, 250-pound, Stainless Steel; Brand: Rubbermaid Commercial Products; Review: I ordered this for our small business that ships tractor repair parts almost daily. We had been struggling along with a bathroom scale that probably wasn't very accurate. When it got broken, I decided to get a good scale. I shopped for several days before deciding on the Rubbermaid Commercial scale. It had all the features that I wanted. It is very accurate and I can see how we have been overpaying in the past with an inferior scale. Even the men in our company are impressed with it's toughness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Mate Write Bros Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Blue, 12 Count (3311131); Brand: Paper Mate; Review: All round good pens to use at our business service counter. They disappear ofter, so I guess the customers like them too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingline Staples, S.F. 4, Premium, 1/4" Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box, 1 Box (35450); Brand: Swingline; Review: I use these at our small business and they never fail.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
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Title: Everlasting Glow LED Indoor/Outdoor Lantern And LED Candle, Timer, Bisque, 5" x 12.5"; Brand: The Gerson Company; Review: Not bad at all for the price. Beats paying for the more expensive models!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Candle Impressions Flameless Candle Wall Sconces w/ Timer and Duracell Batteries Included - Set of 2; Brand: TEIROO; Review: Good product, even better price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kamenstein Bamboo Revolving Lazy Susan, 14-Inch; Brand: Kamenstein; Review: Do not purchase!!! Very cheaply made! The screw that holds everything together was broken off in wood. Returning for a refund. I honestly do not even want a replacement. You get what you pay for folks!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flameless Candles, Led Candles Set of 9(H 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" xD; Brand: comenzar; Review: A good deal but sub par quality. If you're going to spend money on flameless candles, buy the ones that last.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Printed Cotton Duvet Set - King, Paisley Rosewood; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: I was skeptical but took a chance because I loved the pattern of this duvet set. Great quality & great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets Set TODAY! On Amazon Softest Bedding 1800 Series Platinum Collection-100%!Deep Pocket,Wrinkle & Fade Resistant (CalKing,Brown); Brand: HC COLLECTION; Review: Good purchase! If you like soft, comfortable, lightweight sheets...these are great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Lauri Foam Magnets - Objects; Brand: PlayMonster; Review: Love love love! Perfect magnets for my little one year old! He loves these! They are recommended for 3 and up I believe so I watch him while he's playing with them, but overall they are very safe! The whole back of them is a magnet so no worries for any small magnets getting dislodged and becoming a choking hazard. A few of them (like the feather and the key) I had to save for when he's older because they are a little to small for him but otherwise a great product!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Koosh Ball Soft Active Fun Toy - 1x Random Coloured Koosh Ball; Brand: Basic Fun; Review: Just what I wanted! This arrived just in time for my son for his first plane ride! He loves to throw a ball around but I was worried about it rolling to the back of the plane. This was the perfect alternative!! He's only 1.5 years old so the size was perfect for him, but keep in mind that this is not the large koosh ball we were used to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jellycat Bashful Hedgehog, Medium, 12 inches; Brand: Jellycat; Review: Very cute, however ended up referning due to amount of hair on the hedgehog. Just seemed to be to much and looked like it might get matted. However, giving 5 stars because that was just my opinion and it was soft and cite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paw Patrol Proud Paws Slumber Sleeping Bag with Tote; Brand: Paw Patrol; Review: Love this bag! My son has it at daycare, but he loves paw patrol and it's the cutest little sleeping bag! Pretty comfy, and warm, however I can't speak for its temperature outside as we've only used it inside.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning Resources Time Tracker Mini Visual Timer; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: Awesome product! My 2 year old has trouble understanding the concept of time, and it is so nice to tell him that when the light turns red the time is up! He knows when it blinks yellow that he has 5 more minutes and when the red happens then times up! It has a little alarm so you can hear the alert but it isn't obnoxious or extremely loud. I definitely recommend this product!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Republic Skunk Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Cuddlekins 12 Inches; Brand: Wild Republic; Review: So cute! My son developed a love for skunks and could spend hours running around the house "spraying" us. He thinks it's hilarious. The skunk is soft and cuddly and very cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Conqueror; Author: Visit Amazon's Conn Iggulden Page; Review: Great story. Enjoyed it from the first chapter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The John Milton Series: Books 1-3: The John Milton Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Dawson Page; Review: Great stories. Ordered econd set; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ESCAPES Collage Art Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: Love the variety of this collection. Paper is thick and nice for markers, pens, and pencils. Many designs are intricate; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford; Author: Visit Amazon's Ron Hansen Page; Review: Interesting take Jesse James; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Jade: The Project: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Lukeman Page; Review: OK srory; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Roll; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Johnston Page; Review: OK story. Did not finish; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Friend of Mr. Lincoln: A novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Harrigan Page; Review: Great story leading up to his election.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guns of the Mountain Man; Author: Visit Amazon's William W. Johnstone Page; Review: Fun story. Enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lincoln Conspiracy: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy L. O'Brien Page; Review: Could not put it down. Great story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Lion: A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War (The Courtney Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Wilbur Smith Page; Review: I have enjoyed all of Wilbur Smith books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Color Like an Artist: Colored Pencil Techniques Including Blending & Shading; Author: Veronica Winters; Review: Thorough and with good suggestions for pencils. Provides easy to follow step,by step directions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magical Dawn Coloring Book: Published in Sweden as "Magisk Gryning" (Gsp- Trade); Author: Visit Amazon's Hanna Karlzon Page; Review: This is a beautiful hard-cover book. The pages are a nice texture but do bleed through if you are using markers. Really enjoy the images.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Fox; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Higgins Page; Review: Higgins is one my favorite authors. Another good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Day of Independence; Author: Visit Amazon's William W. Johnstone Page; Review: Fun story. Ranks right up there with his other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibn Saud: The Desert Warrior Who Created the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Author: Barbara Bray; Review: Having lived in Saudi, enjoyed the history.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HITLER'S SPY CHIEF: The Wilhelm Canaris Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Bassett Page; Review: Great history of Hitler's team.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gates of Rome (Emperor); Author: Visit Amazon's Conn Iggulden Page; Review: Great story. Looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Warriors (Kent Family Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's John Jakes Page; Review: Great story. I enjoy all his books; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Betty Boop Pocket Planner 2 Year (2016); Author: Day Dream; Review: Totally works for me. I need month at a glance and a small size to fit in purse. Someday I may use the phone for calendaring but until then this provides two years in one calendar, is easy to use and carry; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Pembroke Corgi Property Laws Fridge Magnet No 1; Brand: Wag Whimsy; Review: Fast shipping,just as discribed,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ozeri Touch Professional Digital Kitchen Scale (12 lbs Edition), Tempered Glass in Elegant Black; Brand: Ozeri; Review: Fast shipping,just as discribed,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart Air Beds King Raised Pillowtop Air Bed with Remote Control, Gray; Brand: Smart Air Beds; Review: Fast shipping,just as discribed,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pop Doggie Pembroke Welsh Corgi Refrigerator Magnets with Funny Sayings (Set of 4); Brand: Pop Doggie; Review: Fast shipping,just as discribed,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VonShef 7 Quart Digital 3 Tier Food Steamer Stainless Steel - Includes Rice Steamer Bowl; Brand: VonShef; Review: Fast shipping,just as discribed,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magical Defrosting Tray; Brand: VonShef; Review: Fast shipping,just as discribed,; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Paramount Gallery Hotel; City: Shanghai; Review: Bailemen hotel is conveniently located across the subway station in shagnhai, You can hop on the quick and easy subway to many parts of the city within minutes.The hotel room is clean and roomy, and includes a good variety breakfast for one person.There is a 24 hrs mcdonald next to the hotel, plus many restaurants and shops within a few blocks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yangshuo Moon Resort; City: Yangshuo County Guangxi; Review: My wife and I arrived late at night from Hangzhou, so it was pitched black outside and could'nt see a thing. But when we woke up the next morning and look outside our window, my first words were "Wow, oh my god" The view from the hotel was absolutely stunning, and It was so serene & quiet. This was formerly a farm house expanded and converted into a small guest house. The host was hospitable and eager to help in every which way. You lived 3K away from Yangshuo, and avoid all the noise and action of the town, yet transportation can easily be arranged for a minimal fee. You can wake up in the morning and have fresh cooked breakfast prepared by the host for a small charge, then head to town or river for the tours. Just remember to come back at night for the best freshly cook beer fish . Is'nt that like heaven?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Chimenea; City: Banos Tungurahua Province; Review: This is a clean and comfortable place to stay, without paying a high price. it is located close to the hot spring, with a nice beautiful view of the city from our balcony. We did not try the rooftop terrace restaurant, but the employees were busy preparing breakfast in the morning. You can even use their stoves to do some light cooking in the evening, if you so desire. You are just a few blocks away from the main square , very convenient and quiet. Don't expect this to be a first class hotel, but you'll get the best bang for your bucks right here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baanrak Amphawa; City: Amphawa Samut Songkhram Province; Review: Lovely home style stay right on the river. You are just 5 minutes walk from all the hustle and bustle of the weekend floating market . Most of the visitors are of Thai and Asian tourist, it just more authentic than the other floating market in Bangkok. They provide a spacious room with all the amenities and great AC and an electric fan. The breakfast area is right on the river where you can see all the boat venders and tour boats coming & going. Especially nice is when the monk come in his rowing boat at 6am for food donation . Wake up early and don't miss that, you'll be blessed with a prayer. At night you can go on a firefly boat tour right off the hotel porch , no shoes needed. The breakfast was like a feast with many varieties in tiny portions, absolutely fantastic. All the staffs were friendly and warmly cater to your needs, just like family. The room rates were very reasonable and can't ask for anything better. If we come back again will definitely stay for more than one night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lamphu House; City: Bangkok; Review: Well located just off Kao Sang rd, where all the backpackers stay. Lots of bars, restaurants and street venders nearby. There are no sky train or subway nearby, but you can use the river ferry to connect to other part of the city. It is something you got to try. This is a basic and clean accommodation without a lot of thrills. You can only get wifi in the lobby and there is a secured storage locker for your valuables. There are plenty of taxi and tuk tuk in front of the hotel, but DO NOT use them, unless you want to pay double or triple the price. Just get one on the busy street, and be sure they use the meter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Convenient Resort; City: Bangkok; Review: This ain't no resort. It is close to airport with a free shuttle. After 24 hours of flight time and an arrival after midnight, we just pick this place to crash for the night. The shuttle was fine and the room looked fine when we check in. Until I took a shower and found an used soap on the soap holder with a hair on it from the previous guest. Then when I went to bed I found what looked like a finger size blood stain on the bed sheet. I was too tired to complain at 3am in the morning, so I went to sleep on the 'clean' side of the bed. So much for the convenience of the convenient resort.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pousada de Mong Ha; City: Macau; Review: Actually this a small hotel with a training school for those interested in learning the hotel & restaurant industry.It is located on a hilltop in the residential area, much distance away from all the casinos and tourist spots. But there are plenty of cabs to be hailed right in front. The rooms are nicely decorated in chinese theme, very clean and spacious. All the staffs are very well trained.There is a training restaurant on site, with a set menu prepared by the students for a reasonable price. We did enjoyed our meal. Nearby is the red market, a building that opens early in the morning for the housewives to buy fresh groceries. There are also street vendors selling a variety of snack foods. Try it before you head over to the casinos. If you don't want the crowds at a casino hotel. this is a nice & cozy alternative for a couple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anika Island Resort; City: Santa Fe Bantayan Island Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Nice beachfront resort with a great view of sunrise, except you have to get up by 5am to really appreciate it. Quiet serene beach with no jet skis, speed boats or loud music; just a relaxing place to lay on the beach lounges or sit under the nipa shelters. Plenty of fishermen nearby going out in the middle of the night fishing. You can buy the catch from them & cook for you. We tried the restaurant at the resort at night, but the food was OK. We had the beach facing room, but you can save some money by renting the inside facing rooms and just stay outside on the beach during the day. Not much differences.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joaquin s Bed and Breakfast; City: Tagaytay Cavite Province Calabarzon Region Luzon; Review: A small BnB with 8 rooms, all with great view of the volcano lake. We arrived early & left luggage at the front desk. By the time we checked in in the afternoon, the luggage was already in the room, along with the AC, TV and lights on. That's service with an extra touch. We had the garden room, with a beautiful landscaped private garden overlooking the lake. It's a little extra, but well worth it. Breakfast was nicely done with various selections, and delivered to our private patio. The decor & design of the room was well appointed, along with the warm & courteous staffs make this a 5 stars BnB. Joaquin is a special child of the owner, her years of travel experience really shine in this place. Thanks, we enjoyed our stay very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amihan Beach Cabanas; City: Bantayan Island Cebu Island Visayas; Review: A small family run resort with only 6 cabins. Nicely built native cabin with a secluded beach front. Just 5 minutes walk to all the restaurants and town center. They welcome you with a choice of drinks and a custom prepared breakfast each morning. The cabins were spacious with a safe,fridge, tv and ceiling fan. A nice balcony with seats facing the sea, great for relaxing . They lost some sand from the last storm, exposing some rocks . Over time , the sand may shift back . We stayed at Anika resort last year, it had a long sandy beach front. It was good, but kind of like staying at a business hotel . While Amihan felt more like staying with friends, and more exclusive. Since they only have 6 cabins, they are always full ,especially on weekends. You need to book way ahead of time. This is our first choice next time we visit from the states again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Forest Hotel; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: A small hotel with friendly staff, convenient to Chinatown . Lots of eating places nearby and only 10 minutes walk to MRT station. Overall condition of the room was fine, not fancy or modern. Some noices from the drunken woman a few doors down, but not the hotel's fault. Inexpensive room for 3 nights. Taxi stand just steps away.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanoi 3B Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: Late 2am arrival and was able to checkin right away. Very nice morning breakfast with Asian & western choices cooked to your order. All the staffs were super friendly and polite. Very conviently located in the old quarter, steps away from all the night scene. Just far enough from all the noices and congestions. It was one of the very best small hotels we have ever stayed in, definitely will come back here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hancock Motel; City: Hancock Maryland; Review: Old charming roadside motel dated from the 50's located on a hillside just off the C&O Canal towpath bike trail. It is spacious and clean, run by a Russian family. The room is quiet and the bed is comfortable. Breakfast is just cereals ,bread and jam. Very basic. I tried the restaurant across the street, food was OK, but the service sucks. Unless you are the locals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Cumberland Downtown; City: Cumberland Maryland; Review: We rode our bikes from Pittsburgh into Cumberland. This hotel is just 3 short blocks from the trailhead. You can take your bikes into the room . The room is spacious and with a fridge and microwave oven, where you can store or heat up something to eat. Nearby are several restaurants within walking distance. They served a cooked-to-order omelet in the morning, along with waffles, breads , cereals and yogurt. A great hearty meal for the next day ride towards D.C. Overall, a good comfy stay . While some guests complain about train noises, we slept like a pig. May be because we were tired; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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