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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Gabriel's Inferno; Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvain Reynard Page; Review: If you love "Fifty shades of Grey" you will absolutely love this book. Highly recommended indeed. Great love story, love the professor - he makes you want to hate him, slap him, but then you just fall in love with him. It is not as erotic as fifty shades, but if you love a great love story, this is the book to read - then you must absoultely read Gabriel's Rapture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Accidental Affair; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Jerome Dickey Page; Review: I wish I could put my words together as good as Eric Jerome to describe how well he has written this book. I have never seen such creativity in all my life of reading, except of course in Steig Larson "Girl with the dragon tattoo". There are only a few great writers out there and Eric Jerome is on that list. I love the character of James Thicke, he is a man of little words, yet very smart and intelligent. Only Eric Jerome is good enough to create characters with little details of their nationality as well as their appearance, and still it matters not. Eric writing style has changed over the years since he wrote his first books, and I love this book. People grow, writing styles change, and we cannot expect the same old writing all the time. I am a true fan Mr Dickey. Don't let the negative feedback deter you. Love it...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Night Angel Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Brent Weeks Page; Review: I enjoyed this triology so much to the point where I started to slow down when I got to book three - I didn't want it to end. I read every single page until my kindle stopped. I am a true fan of Brent Weeks and has added his page to my favorites. I can't wait for his next triology to be completed. I don't even want to start reading book one and two of the next series until I know book three is completed. It would be a torture for me to wait to see how it all ends. I sometimes wonder how is it that one person can be so talented. And where the hell did he get this great imagination from to put such a great story together? Words are not enough to describe how excellent these books are.. love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patrick Ness - The Chaos Walking Trilogy: The Knife of Never Letting Go, The Ask & The; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Ness Page; Review: I really enjoyed this triology. These are the types of books that makes it hard for me to read crap. This story about Todd and Viola was very intriguing - I could not put this book down, and whenever I did, I keep wondering whats coming next. I would really love to see a movie based on it. Love it. Love it. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Wanted Woman; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Jerome Dickey Page; Review: The book has action from the beginning to the end. MX-401 is the female version of Gideon. This is the only thing I can say without giving anything away. I waited up until midnight of 4/14/14, because I was very anxious to start reading. And I was not disappointed! This is what youve done to me Eric. Ever since I picked up your first book three years ago, Ive been totally hooked. I went back and researched and read every single book youve written. Your creativity with words is indescribable how the hell do you do it? Your adverb conversation had me laughing for daysOMG. These books should be movies. I don't know how anyone rates them less than five stars? People are you nuts? This man is the embodiment of excellent writing. I put him in the same class with Steven King, Steig Larson, and Brent Weeks. Yes indeed! I said it and I don't give a damn. In life there are always haters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rise of Empire, Vol. 2 (Riyria Revelations); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: You are for sure listed in the top five best writer on the planet! I love your books and can't wait for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heir of Novron, Vol. 3(Riyria Revelations); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: Need more Royce. Need more Hadrian. You should really write a story for every year before the big story. I would read them all over again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Theft of Swords, Vol. 1(Riyria Revelations); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: How do you do it? Every so often I stopped in the middle of a sentence, a paragraph to ask myself that question. If only I could synchronize my brain with yours? It would make me the happiest reader alive. If I had the power, I would tie you up in front of your computer and force you to write 10, 17, or maybe 20 books per year. Thats how much I love your writing, your creativity, your extraordinary sense of humor. Michael, enough is enough, too many a times youve made me look like a fool in public, laughing out loud at my kindle, sometimes until tears come to my eyes. My husband may soon divorce me, as he thinks Im going nuts. Just so you know, I purposely read all of your books at a slow pace, very slow, as I don't want them to end. And when I see 91% on my kindle, I want to cry. As I know youve cheated me, using 9% to tell me how you became a writer and how much you had stopped writing, for how many years, and then, and then, and then. I don't care after I read that in the first book. I just need the extra 9% of more Royce and Hadrian. Please! Please. Please. Like I said, how do you do it? I wonder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rose and the Thorn (The Riyria Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: How do you do it? Every so often I stopped in the middle of a sentence, a paragraph to ask myself that question. If only I could synchronize my brain with yours? It would make me the happiest reader alive. If I had the power, I would tie you up in front of your computer and force you to write 10, 17, or maybe 20 books per year. Thats how much I love your writing, your creativity, your extraordinary sense of humor. Michael, enough is enough, too many a times youve made me look like a fool in public, laughing out loud at my kindle, sometimes until tears come to my eyes. My husband may soon divorce me, as he thinks Im going nuts. Just so you know, I purposely read all of your books at a slow pace, very slow, as I don't want them to end. And when I see 91% on my kindle, I want to cry. As I know youve cheated me, using 9% to tell me how you became a writer and how much you had stopped writing, for how many years, and then, and then, and then. I don't care after I read that in the first book. I just need the extra 9% of more Royce and Hadrian. Please! Please. Please. Like I said, how do you do it? I wonder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crown Tower (The Riyria Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: How do you do it? Every so often I stopped in the middle of a sentence, a paragraph to ask myself that question. If only I could synchronize my brain with yours? It would make me the happiest reader alive. If I had the power, I would tie you up in front of your computer and force you to write 10, 17, or maybe 20 books per year. Thats how much I love your writing, your creativity, your extraordinary sense of humor. Michael, enough is enough, too many a times youve made me look like a fool in public, laughing out loud at my kindle, sometimes until tears come to my eyes. My husband may soon divorce me, as he thinks Im going nuts. Just so you know, I purposely read all of your books at a slow pace, very slow, as I don't want them to end. And when I see 91% on my kindle, I want to cry. As I know youve cheated me, using 9% to tell me how you became a writer and how much you had stopped writing, for how many years, and then, and then, and then. I don't care after I read that in the first book. I just need the extra 9% of more Royce and Hadrian. Please! Please. Please. Like I said, how do you do it? I wonder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit's End (Eli Monpress Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Aaron Page; Review: This series is one of the best I've read over the years. I almost cried when it ended, not because it was sad or anything like that, but just because my world with Eli came to an end. This story will forever be in my top five favorite books. I wish I could somehow convince the author to continue with this story, make it an everlasting series. Five books are simply not enough to satiate my cravings for the wonderful characters in this story, especially Eli. Love it! Love it! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Spider's Web: A Lisbeth Salander novel, continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Lagercrantz Page; Review: Salander is a total badass! Honestly, at first I was a bit worried about the ability of this author, worried he would not have been able to live up to Steig Larsson's legacy, but it turned out I had my panties in a bunch for nothing. Everything fell right in place. He did an amazing job developing eah characters, just as Steig did. There is not much I can say. Ignore all the undeserving feedbacks and just read it! Excellent job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Ryan Page; Review: Sigh. There are no words that can describe how well this book was written. Nothing to describe how horrible empty I felt when it ended. Nothing to describe how miserable I am right now. I was so looking forward to reading the next two books in the trilogy, but based on all the feedbacks, I'm afraid to. I don't want to ruin the contentment I feel with this book. It is undeniably one of the best books I've ever read. Let's just leave it at that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: Ok! I'm so bloody obsessed with Michael Sullivan's Riyria books and the two main characters. To the point where I purchased this book just so that I could get a little bit more glimpse in their world. I skipped all the other stories and went straight to his. I know, I know. I should be ashamed to admit it. But the truth is I'm helplessly addicted to anything the man writes. Some of the other stories were really good, and some I skipped through, but overall,,,,, I enjoyed it. Especially the Riyria story. Darn, I've already said that....didn't I?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Death of Dulgath (Riyria Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: I absolutely love these books but Michael is gettiing on my bloody nerves! I want these stories to be longer! I finished this book in less than two days. What the heck? So not acceptable! I am demanding more Royce and Hadrian! Robin, please do something about this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morning Star: Book 3 of the Red Rising Saga (Red Rising Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Pierce Brown Page; Review: Absolutely bloodydamn incredible! The best book so far this year and definitely one of the best series Ive ever read. So much better than the Hunger Game and Maze Runner put together. Read it, read it read it! You will not be disappointed. It had me on the edge of my seat. Some parts had me sweating and my heart pounding inside my chest from anxiety. Just Soooooo goooooood.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born a Crime; Author: Visit Amazon's Trevor Noah Page; Review: Excellent read! I learned a lot about apartheid and how people are treated because of the color of their skin, even by our own kind. They were so many times I caught myself laughing out loud hysterically. Trevor is hillarious! I would love to read more about the other chapters in his life. Love it! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Sea (The Cycle of Galand) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Edward W. Robertson Page; Review: I read The Cycle of Arawn. Loved it! Now this one is just as great. I'm so glad he continued with this series. I'm fan for life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fool's Assassin (Fitz and the Fool); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Hobb Page; Review: I love, love, love this series. It makes me depress everytime I get to the end of these books. And now I'm dreading the last and final book coming out next month. I know I'm going to cry when it finally ends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASSASSINS FATE_HB; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Hobb Page; Review: God, I'm going to miss reading about Fitz and the Fool. Why Robin? Why does it have to end? Sigh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth - The Wild Cards Premium Edition, Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Atlus; Review: Persona Q is a GREAT game. It's not your usual Persona game, hence being a spinoff, but for a 3DS game, it is ADDICTING and fun. It's full of great music, eye-candy visuals and colors, funny and wonderous story that connects two of our favorite Persona groups together, and a great dungeon crawling + combat system. The feature of having to draw your own maps as well adds to the challenge, making it more fun and FOEs challenge your navigation strategy skills. Recommended for any JRPG/Dungeon Crawler/and/or Persona fan who has a 3DS. The side items you get in this ridiculously cheap set are great! The 3DS LL case is hard, and comforting with a soft interior and awesome design, the classic tarot cards are a must for Persona collectors, and the Artbook and CD are great for any collection and are enjoyable. You're getting a great game, and great stuff for real cheap. Gotta 3DS? YOU MUST HAVE THIS GAME!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Sega; Review: This is definitely one of the most entertaining and well-produced games for the 3DS to date. Vocaloid fans and new comers alike will enjoy this title! The game is colorful, brilliantly designer, and soo much fun! There are two type of game modes in Project Mirai DX: Button and Tap! Both modes can be played through 3 (some songs have 4) difficulties and both holster their own strategy and use of rhythm. With about 36 songs total, the game offers plenty to do - even after you've played through all of the songs. Each song has a great replay value too. There's more than just the rhythm game as well! You can dress up and hang out with any of the 6 Vocaloids; mix and match their outfit and style, feed them snacks, refurbish their homes, and take them on vacation! There's also plenty of items that each vocaloid will interact with randomly. You can also play puyo - a classic game of color matching and stacking that is quite fun! There's also chinese checkers as a mini game. Another great feature of the game is the dance studio - where you can create original dances for any of the songs and watch them. There's a whole lot offered in this game, and I love playing it. It is one of my favorite 3DS games, and I highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HAVIT HV-MS672 3200DPI Wired Mouse, 4 Adjustable DPI Levels, 800/1200/2400/3200DPI, 7 Circular & Breathing LED Light, 6 Buttons (Black)(Updated; Brand: Havit; Review: (Firstly, I got this product two weeks late due to FedEx's error, and would love to state that Havit support graciously sent out a replacement instantly when I contacted them!) For $10, this is a pretty solid gaming mouse. The 7 colors are great (although I wish there was the option of pulse or 1 solid color) and it has a pretty good sensitivity to usage. I use it a lot, and it is super stylish, but it has a good share of problems that I've found using my product. First, the left button, if clicked at another pressure, will stick for several minutes, and secondly; the DPI button seems more like a prop rather than a button; I can't press it and when I try nothing changes. However, for $10 these errors (while the first can be inconvenient in gaming cases) are rather small, and they keep this cheap and awesome looking mouse from reaching perfection with it's value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Warriors 4 Empires - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Tecmo Koei; Review: SW4E is super fun. The graphics have a noticeable overhaul than DW8E, and unlike the last 'empires' installment, there are many more options for battle from formations, to raid calls and officer captures. So, the battle system of this game is solid and fun. I will state that most of the time, however, your enemy will always seem to get a slight boost even if they have just a couple thousand more soldiers than you, whilst that doesn't apply to the player's side. Character customization is still nice and fun as ever, though the lack of armors to pick from made me a tad bit upset. And, while you can play as a custom character, there's no real individual story you can follow for any of them like you could in DW8E. In total, Samurai Warriors 4 Empire is a fun, strategic hack-and-slash that can challenge you quite a bit, and really makes you focus on your supplies and strategy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Xseed; Review: Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed takes your for a wacky and unusual ride. It's a fun RPG that has a high replay value (thanks to its fun and relatively quick story line that changes) with a neat brawler combat system. The game is based on an actual representation of Akihabara: the otaku's district of Tokyo. I will say they did a pretty great job on this; however the game doesn't cover the whole city and rather just lets you access the main streets (and their backsides) and the train station area. I felt this game would have been more great (a true 5-star for me) if it had a more open world (e.g. bigger map) and the story and gameplay had a little more depth and freedom to it. Throughout the game, your base of operations (and home) is the freedom fighter's HQ; a nice place where you can get some side missions, beef up your equipment, and talk to your comrades. However, there is no day-night cycle, and you pretty much just continue onwards doing mission to mission in the game with no real chance to enjoy anything else in Akiba without trying it yourself (and even then, the limited map gives you not so many options). If I could change anything about this game, it would be the aforementioned. If there was a little more depth on your character's own life and development and the freedom to enjoy more of the city, then this game would be the perfect RPG that allows player's a break (sorta like GTA does in its games). As for combat; it's a three button system with some dodges and counters you can master by timing, and it works quite well. There are many different weapons under several categories to use that change your stats, and you can make your own combos by switching which body parts you hit (you can hit the Head, Torso, and Legs). Hitting each body part will make the clothes weaken respectively, and then can be stripped by you (then added to your inventory) or just fall apart from your wailing. On harder difficulties, this combat system is challenging (I raged quit once to this game which I hadn't expected to do). Customization is huge in this game. Hundreds of items to choose from and you can (eventually) change your character model and edit the entire world and people in it even. There's plenty of room for creativity on Akiba's Trip: U&U and it makes the title more interesting and fun. Overall, this is a great game to play and experience, especially at the price and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Sega; Review: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X is one of the most high quality "diva" games I've played to date. This game has a lot of things to unlock, and the songs are challenging and are nice picks - I enjoy them all. However, probably the most negative part of this game . This game only includes 30 songs, which is a sad amount when put along past titles that had around 36, and even the recent DS title that had 48 songs. For a makeup of the lack of songs, we are given shortened versions of each one so we may enjoy making our own Vocaloid concerts, which we can watch in Virtual Reality with its PSVR support! Again, the game will be repetitive, especially if you want to platinum the game and/or unlock all the outfits/accessories. Based on its amount of songs, I'd say this game is a great gateway for beginners to the Diva series - they'll be introduced to all of the great modules, characters, and some of the best Vocaloid songs. As for the intermediate and seasoned veterans; this game is great for your Diva collections, and while you may end up being bored from the song amount, you can still enjoy VR concerts and make your own. Overall, great game.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition - PS4 [Digital Code]; Brand: by
Bethesda; Review: Skyrim is quite the RPG. Open world, adventure, quests upon quests, this is one of my favorite games. I was stoked when I found out that it was being remastered for the PS4, as I never got to fully play through it on my xbox360. The game is still great, but I must say for a remastered game, there are not too many noticeable changes. Lighting is somewhat visibly enhanced, and there is an abundance of vegetation, but the game still seems to have its rendering problems and it has frozen on me once, but these seems to be problems still carried over from the original version. However, the game is still a load of fun and the addition of mods on consoles is great, plus all of the DLC included!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GalGun: Double Peace - PlayStation Vita; Brand: by
PQube; Review: (This review is for the game as it is and for the ps vita rendition) Gal*Gun Double Peace, a game I've been looking forward to playing for a long while now, has not disappointed - for the most part. Naturally, given the scale of the developing company and the concept of the game, I wasn't expecting to much besides what I was offered. The game itself has a neat, funny, and sort of "out there" story in which you assume the role of the student who suddenly is the most attractive man to every girl on campus. However, you need to fend off these girls with pheromones and euphoria, or you will be loveless forever. The story is farfetched, and leads for a typical anime romcom tale, but it works to entertain. The game is a rail shooter, and as far as its gameplay goes, it's pretty solid. Between the multiple alternate stories/endings and the side quests, you are given a rather challenging shooting game to play through through each stage. The game as a whole is really good and entertaining; you can clear the main stories with about and hour and half each, but for trophy collectors concerned, you can comeback for more. On the topic of the ps vita version, however, the differences are small, and there seems to be (to me) just two problems. Graphic degradation aside (because this is the vita, not the ps4), the ps vita port takes a decent amount of time to first start up the game (about 1-2 minutes total to load the game entirely) and each screen before and after shooter stages take about 1 minute to load as well. It's nothing too bad, but it still is a little bit inconvenient for those trying to speed through. The most major issue with this port, in my opinion, is the rendering of multiple enemies. Regardless of stage, the gameplay will go smooth for you - so long as there are 3 or less enemies on the screen at the current time. If you are moving and multiple enemies are coming into play, the game will definitely begin to lag out and affect the ability to accurately aim. However, this lag ends quickly, but it does take a moment to re-adjust. All things aside, Gal*Gun is still a very entertaining and fun game to play, and this port retains all of the PS4 features with a few loading bugs to boot. Highly recommended, especially for those wanting to grow the Vita collection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SE 848CS 4-Way Chuck Key; Brand: SE; Review: Works as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leviton 692-W 15 Amp, 125 Volt, Triple Cube Grounding Adapter, White; Brand: Leviton; Review: Works as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edsal UR-364BLK Black Steel Industrial Shelving, 4 Adjustable Shelves, 3200 lb. Capacity, 60" Height x 36" Width x; Brand: EDSAL; Review: Works as described - had 2 pieces missing but they shipped it out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home- It Mop and Broom Holder, 5 position with 6 hooks garage storage Holds up to 11; Brand: Home-it; Review: Works as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LE 5W MR16 GU10 LED Bulbs, 50W Halogen Bulbs Equivalent, 350lm, Daylight White, 6000K, 38° Beam Angle, Standard; Brand: ; Review: So I have only had these bulbs for 2 months installed, two of these bulbs already burned out. I will wait to see how long the other ones last, thank god I had w extra bulbs since I only use 4 per light. April: 27th: So Since January I have had a total of 7 Lights go on on me. Dont get me wrong they send me out replacements but still. These lights don't last for anything. DONT BUY AT ALL>; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Delta RP61340BN Aerator, Brushed Nickel; Brand: DELTA FAUCET; Review: Fit perfectly and works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE Wall Tap, 1, Extra-Wide Adapter Spaced, Easy Access Design, 3 Prong Outlet, Perfect for Travel, UL Listed,; Brand: GE; Review: Love this adapter, works great for behind the couch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZHMA 100W LED Flood Lights,Outdoor Waterproof IP65 Super Bright 2-CHIP Floodlight With US 3-Plug,LED Work Light,500W Halogen Bulb Equivalent,6000K Daylight; Brand: ZHMA; Review: very bright light can't complain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Koogeek Smart Plug, WiFi Socket Outlet, Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google; Brand: Koogeek; Review: Works well however during power loss you have to re-program.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BLENDNEW Chair Socks - 32 pcs Knitting Wool Furniture Feet Socks/Chair Leg Floor Protector/Chair Leg Socks/Furniture Pads(Brown); Brand: BLENDNEW; Review: works well for our chairs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man; Author: Visit Amazon's John Perkins Page; Review: Many people are afraid they won't be able to understand economics but this book explains things written by a person who was part of the problem and realized how damaging his work was to equality. Not a cheery book but it's real.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Rumpole Omnibus; Author: Visit Amazon's John Mortimer Page; Review: Mortimer has shown a wonderful evolution in writing and characterization of Rumpole. Nice to read for relaxation before going to bed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Second Rumpole Omnibus; Author: Visit Amazon's John Mortimer Page; Review: I found the third Omnibus and loved it so ordered this one - humorous stories with just enough crime to make it interesting without gory details. Where can I meet Rumpole??; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life After Death: The Burden of Proof; Author: Visit Amazon's Deepak Chopra Page; Review: I had been feeling very sad after the suicide of a friend and this book was recommended . Although Chopra is not my favorite author (his books are too formulaic), this book gave me insight into another aspect of death, from a Hindu point of view (I think). I felt much better after reading it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invitation to Oceanography; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul R. Pinet Page; Review: This text requires absolute focus; it is full of charts, diagrams, etc to explain concepts. Although I have lived next to the ocean in Alaska for more than 40 years, and have been a commercial fisherwoman for 25, this book gave detailed explanations for our Earth; that should be called "Water".; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: North To South: A man, a bear and a bicycle; Author: James Brooman; Review: A great book so well written and kept me eager to go to next page; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Chance (Chance Are) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tess St. John Page; Review: What a writer I cant begin to tell you how much I enjoyed his three books a shame he hasn,t written more like these three have given the names to lots of my friends They are some of the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chance For Freedom (Chances Are) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tess St. John Page; Review: same remarks as Last Chance wonderful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Off The Rails; Author: Chris Hatherly; Review: A great book well written; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Can't Ride a Bike to Alaska. It's an Island!; Author: Mickey Thomas; Review: Another Great book once again so well written Many books I cannot read but this one I was sad when I came to the end Really great book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adam (Farraday Country) (Volume 1); Author: chris keniston; Review: what wonderful series I think everyone would just love it Wish the other books were out such a great author; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Radisson Blu Mall of America; City: Bloomington Minnesota; Review: The Radisson Blu was recommended to me by Randy at Extreme Sandbox. The hotel did not disappoint. It was very comfortable and inviting. The restaurant and bar was wonderful and you could walk right into the Mall of America. Whoohoo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Inn; City: Pensacola Beach Florida; Review: We checked on Saturday and surprise our room was ready early. Settled in our room and headed to the bar. We got the first Bushwachers of the day. The wait staff was awesome considering how crowded the place got as the day progressed. Our rooms were clean and updated. We got a front row spot for the parade on Sunday. We had to pay for a parking pass for the extra car but the $20 was worth it because it guaranteed us a spot and then you could use it towards food or drinks after the parade. This is a great place for real down to earth people who love the beach and the party. This is our go to when we visit again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natchez Grand Hotel; City: Natchez Mississippi; Review: We stayed at the Natchez Grand because we had a terrific view of the river from our room. the breakfast the next morning was wonderful. Had I known the grits tasted like that I would have just had the grits. Our bartender, Brian was so full of history that we could have stayed there all evening. As it turned out we did visit the Underhill Saloon, won $60.00 at the casino, met the owner of the rum distillery, had a beautiful sunset and missed dinner. The next day we toured Longwood home and ate at the Cotton Alley. Our overall experience was great and we will return to the Natchez Grand when we come back to finish our home tours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn Suites Downtowner Rte 66; City: Williams Arizona; Review: We usually stay at the BestWestern but they were renovating so we chose to stay in town. This hotel was a pleasant surprise. Clean, comfortable rooms. Everything worked and even though it was close to the rail road tracks it was still quite. It was within walking distance to most everything in town including the rail depot to the Grand Canyon. The only downside was the continental breakfast. It was a small seating area and the food was blah. They didn't have a large selection of anything and they seemed to always be out of stuff. Price was right as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Faithful Inn; City: Yellowstone National Park Wyoming; Review: We stayed in one of the superior rooms facing Old Faithful. What a pleasant surprise. The room was nice and cozy. The window actually opened so we could let in nice mountain air. The bed was a very comfortable queen. No wifi, nice. No tv, extra nice. Forced us out into nature, beautiful. The Bear Pit lounge was fully stocked. Breakfast was great and the service, just what you expect. We took the tour of Old Faithful Inn, which I would say is a must whether you stay there or not. Will definitely try for another stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Rawlins; City: Rawlins Wyoming; Review: We flew into Denver and needed a place to stay before we headed to Yellowstone. We picked the Pronghorn and were not disappointed. Easy access off the highway, friendly staff check in and we check in around 10 pm. Room was clean, bed was great. If we come this way again we would stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica; City: Sardinal Gulf of Papagayo Province of Guanacaste; Review: The Riu Palace is a great hotel! My husband and I along with two friends just returned from a weeks vacation. The weather was VERY HOT!! Over 38 everyday so if you love the heat this is the place to be. Lots of pools to choose from. The sand was super hot but once you got a to a chair by the ocean the breeze was lovely. A short walk down the beach there is a place to see and feed the local monkeys. We went on the Catamaran Vision and we fortunate to see dolphins!! Snorkeling was fun and the staff on the boat were great! Our group also went zip lining which was worth the trip. All the other excursions were over 3 hours away from our hotel so we didn't want to spend that kind of time in a bus. The hotel had the usual nightly entertainment and the best night was the "Crazy" show that the pool staff put on. The Casino nearby is very very small. They have penny slots. Food was good everywhere. Not a big fan of the Japanese restaurant. The coffee bar opens at 10am which seemed weird but was worth the wait. Great selection of coffees and sweets. Didn't realize the sunset so early. It was pitch black by 615pm. The room was large enough but oddly setup as other reviewers have stated. Never used the tub. Bed was large and ok comfort wise. Fridge didn't keep anything cold. Shower needed some work. Overall the hotel staff worked very hard to keep keep things clean from the rooms to the pools and the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Kingston; City: Kingston Ontario; Review: A very clean place to stay. Room was comfortable. Restroom was a decent size. Bath towels are a little small. We stayed on the second floor and it was quiet. Not too many restaurants nearby. Close to an A&W and a couple of gas stations. Check is was efficient and friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Winnipeg Airport Polo Park MB; City: Winnipeg Manitoba; Review: This hotel was very clean and comfortable. We stayed for three nights in a king suite. The breakfast was great, kids loved the waffle station. The coffee was good too. The pool was a little chilly. Room was spacious. Nice kitchenette area even had a dishwasher. We would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Simcoe; City: Simcoe Norfolk County Ontario; Review: Hotel room was average. Clean room and bathroom. Beds are doubles. There is a bar size fridge and microwave. TV is a decent size. We didn't have the complimentary breakfast, but it is a very small room with two or three tables. Great area out the back for a bbq. Picnic tables. Short walk to lots of restaurant choices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Niagara Falls; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: We stayed at the Motel in August for two nights. Rooms are dated but clean. Beds are doubles and too soft. TV is very small and the wifi is very slow. Mini fridge worked well as the did the air conditioner. Walls are very thin so you can really hear any loud neighbours. Location is close to lots of restaurants. Parking was free.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sunbridge Hotel Conference Centre Downtown Windsor; City: Windsor Ontario; Review: Family of four stay for a baseball weekend. Rooms are dated. Beds too soft. Bathrooms are very tiny. Fridge is a decent size for drinks and snacks. TV is small but large enough to watch the Jays games. Read the reviews ahead of time and yes there is lots of street noise. Pool is great kids really enjoyed it. Hotel allowed us to use a conference room for a group dinner which was great! Parking is very tight but right on site.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Gardenia; City: Passo del Tonale Province of Trento Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Excellent trip (again) to the Hotel, 5 or 6 times we've been now, again like other reviewers have put I/we didn't want to leave. With the addition of the swimming pool and Jacuzzi its added another great dimension to this hotel. The staff are excellent and very friendly and couldn't do more for you, food was very good (as always), free shuttle to the slopes, the entertainment team were working hard all of the time, always very friendly. Thanks to Carmen and her team for another wonderful stay. Mike Joiner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Beach Hotel; City: Sunny Beach Burgas Province; Review: First trip to Bulgaria and first and last trip to this hotel. It had previously all been one hotel, which has now been split in to two – we stayed in the worse of the two sides (I can’t believe the other could be worse than the side we stayed in!). The hotel was mainly populated by Russian’s and the hotel catered for them in the majority. The place wasn’t clean…although you did see cleaners about. Our hotel room wasn’t cleaned once in the two weeks we were there, “cleaning” entailed emptying my wife’s ashtray and changing the towels/sheets. No hovering or cleaning the bathroom. The (single) beds had a mattress protector (good) that was never changed (bad) to this end my wife started to get small bites on her – assume these were bed bugs…. It looked as though the main door had been kicked in at some stage and badly repaired… Limited space to put clothes (ok for a week – not enough for two weeks…by a long shot). And whilst sat on a friend’s balcony having a drink, large pieces of plaster fell from the roof hitting us on the head/arm… Food – the ‘restaurant’ was like an old army cookhouse….and the ‘food’ standard – was worse.. Thankfully we were on bed and breakfast – that said towards the end we’d even stopped eating the little breakfast in there we had been eating (mainly toast….). Breakfast was vaguely passable….only marginally grey food… Dinner smelt and looked disgusting, grey, floating in grease and unappetizing. So in summary – if you are thinking of staying here – I’d advise not to….there are plenty of hotels in area and you would be better spending your money at/on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Larkspur Landing Sunnyvale; City: Sunnyvale California; Review: Was ok, a bit dated but ok, handy for the office - but not much in walking distance (I'm from Europe....we like to walk).... Place was clean - breakfast was ok - but no restaurant in the hotel.... Rooms nice size, with a fridge and dishwasher....that wasnt used....!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam Airport Schiphol; City: Schiphol Haarlemmermeer North Holland; Review: Handy hotel for our office near the airport - food was good, staff helpful and overall ok - just a little way out of the town (of Amsterdam). 20 Euros in a taxi from the airport to here. Free shuttle bus to the airport/station every 30 minutes which is handy, large car park if you bring the car.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Gardenia; City: Passo del Tonale Province of Trento Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Another great stay at the Hotel Gardenia, made very welcome by Carmen and her family and all the staff at the hotel especially Luca and Michaela (thanks). The hotel is a short walk to the slopes, right on the main street, there is a free shuttle bus that will drop you at the slopes and a number of other locations. Great facilities in the hotel now with the addition of the swimming pool, jacuzzi and treatments. The hotel was always nice and warm, free wifi, great food....(still feel stuffed!) all in all a great stay again (thanks). Karen and Chippie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bristol; City: Fagnieres Chalons en Champagne Marne Grand Est; Review: Handy place to stay, we stayed here on the way through to Germany, nice town, nice hotel, breakfast was good - nice and clean, rooms were large enough not much else to say. I would recommend the place to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eurostars Madrid Congress; City: Alcobendas; Review: Nice hotel near the office. Only had breakfast here which was good so can not comment on the other food. Roof-top bar was nice. Wifi was slooooow but a small point. Easy to find and only a short distance from the hotel. Staff were also friendly and helpful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Canaletto; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Nice hotel in the middle of Venice, very near to the Rialto bridge. Handy for all the main attractions and only 15 minute walk from St Marks square. Rooms have aircon and decorated in period art deco.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Miramonti; City: Passo del Tonale Province of Trento Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Great location for skiing and a great hotel. Wasn't sure what to expect as we had previously (for the previous 7 years) stayed in another hotel in Passo, especially after reading reviews from others on TA. The hotel was great, food was excellent, staff were great and could not do enough for us, we also had a person who was glutton free, they could not do enough for her. The spa area is very good with lots to offer. One very (very) small observation is...as its a larger hotel you get a few small people especially at weekends and they can be noisy....that said I don't do kids...! Great location tho right over the road from the main slopes and the bus stop opposite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Alcobendas; City: Alcobendas; Review: Good hotel for work, amazingly cheap, over the road from our office. But, it is 30 mins out of the city - so if you are looking for 'city' location - this is not ideal. It is also only 15 - 20 mins from the airport. Clean hotel, staff are friendly, food is ok.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quorn Grange Hotel; City: Loughborough Leicestershire England; Review: Nice hotel, staff are friendly, food great and rooms really nice. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was really nice, 5 minutes drive from the middle of Quorn. Had a wedding on when we were there but it was kept separate and did not overcrowd the bar etc. Large grounds and really well kept, worth the visit if you want a nice stay and cheaper to book direct than using one of the Search engine booking sites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lion Inn; City: Chelmsford Essex England; Review: Excellent food, with great staff, very helpful. We went for Sunday lunch and the food was excellent. Staff were very good, especially as it was very busy. Have been before for a family event in the function room which was equally as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean View Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: The hotel is in need of a bit of a refurb - however the rooms are clean and ok. We had an issue with the heating in the room (very cold) however they provided a stand-alone heater which resolved the issue, water etc was hot etc. WIFI only really works in the bar. Staff were excellent, very attentive and helpful. Food was great - we attended an event with a large party, food was very good, warm and and well presented.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Santa Cruz California; Review: Good hotel for Santa Cruz, handy for down town, rooms were good and clean, friendly reception people, would recommend if you are looking to stay in Santa Cruz. Parking outside the room so it's handy for your vehicle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dora Apartments Argirades; City: Agios Georgios Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Great place as a base. Rooms were basic but clean, staff were excellent and very helpful, nice pool and bar next to the pool, would recommend it for a stay. This is linked to the Panorama restaurant which again was excellent with great staff and an extensive menu with wonderful food, special mention to Thomas who looked after us, top bloke!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panorama Apartments and Studios; City: Agios Gordios Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Great time, friendly staff, clean and nice place. A few minutes walk off the Main Street, would recommend this to stay to use as a base. Nice pool and pool bar as well, with restaurant over the road that gives discount to this'd staying at the apartments; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Presena; City: Passo del Tonale Province of Trento Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Hotel is in a great location for the lifts and central in the village. Nice hotel, the food we had was great, with nice rooms well maintained, wifi was a bit sketchy...but that's normal for Italy! Good, secure ski room downstairs with good facilities with the spa room, well worth the visit/stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ritter; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: Good central location handy friendly the centre of the city, would recommend. Breakfast was good with lots of restaurants around. No parking with the hotel but one 5 mins walk and a metro stop 5 mins walk; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: World Without End (Kingsbridge, #2); Author: Ken Follett; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Best book ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: As usual a very good story. When I feel like I would have like the story to never end, it means that it was good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8); Author: John Tiffany; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Once we are used to the play background it's actually quite nice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Dieux s'amusent; Author: Denis Lindon; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Facile a lire pour se remettre dans la mythologie grecque; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: It has left its scar on me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Leonisa Women's Posture Corrector Wireless Back Support Bra; Brand: Leonisa; Review: This does not have contour cups as advertised. It is somewhat large, even after washing and quite uncomfortable. I will not reorder.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Justin Boots Women's 10" Ropers Round-toe Boot; Brand: ; Review: Very nice boots but much too narrow. Couldn't get them on my feet, so had to return them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Women's Heritage Roper Western Cowboy Boot; Brand: ; Review: I love these boots, but it seems the C width has become more narrow in the past few years. I'll have them stretched.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Women's Ats Footbed Round Toe Insole; Brand: ; Review: Great replacement insoles for Ariat boots!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warner's Women's Secret Makeover Natural Lift Wire-Free Striped Bra; Brand: Warner's; Review: There is something very scratchy about the material under the back hooks. Made it impossible to wear and returned it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wind Fire M001- Audi - No Drilling Changeable Logo Door Courtesy Ghost Shadow; Brand: Wind & Fire; Review: Super easy install. Easy to switch out the little lens. Quite bright too. Looks really great at night. Love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeep Lanyard Keychain Holder; Brand: Jeep; Review: Got this for my girlfriend about a year ago. Hasn't had a problem with it yet after throwing keys in and out of her purse/bags every day for over a year. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (Pair) Objects in Mirror are Losing Decal BLACK Etched Glass Funny Sticker (package come With hand; Brand: BERRYZILLA; Review: Great product, just as described. Would buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rugged Ridge 11819.01 No Doors Lights Out Spring; Brand: Rugged Ridge; Review: Awesome! Best investment! Beats pulling the fuse for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AntennaX Off-Road (13-inch) Antenna for (87 thru 06) Jeep Wrangler; Brand: AntennaX; Review: Very difficult to tighten, and was a little tricky finding the right adapter setup. Some year/make/model guidance would be nice. Quality seems pretty good. Been on for a few months and I have not noticed any signal loss.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vepagoo 4366 Front Hood Shocks for 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty - Gas Charged Lift Supports Rod Struts (Pack of 2; Brand: Vepagoo; Review: Super happy with these. Installed in minutes. Amazing how nice it is to have a hood that stays open! Don't know how they will perform in cold and extreme cold but they seem quality so I have faith they will function properly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KeylessOption Just the Case Keyless Entry Remote Control Car Key Fob Shell Replacement for GQ43VT17T, 04602260; Brand: KeylessOption; Review: Had to use the old case, wouldn't work with old innards. So I paid for a tiny bit of rubber or silicone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpareCover BR-j-liberty-30-pink Brawny Series Pink on Denim 30" Heavy Duty Soft Tire Cover; Brand: SpareCover; Review: Got this for my girlfriend. She loves it. Very quality material and was fairly easy to get on. It's been on for a few months and hasn't faded, ripped, stretched or anything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nissan Black with Red Logo Silicone Protecting Key Case Cover Fob Holder for Altima Murano Maxima Rouge Leaf 4 Buttons; Brand: Nissan; Review: Great quality. Got it for my girlfriend's keys; since the Nissan murano is keyless entry and push button start, her keys are in her purse basically 24/7 and even with all her crap in her purse banging around on it all day every day it still looks like new. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panel Removal Tool 5 pcs - Premium Auto Trim Upholstery Removal Kit; Brand: Approved for Automotive; Review: I have used this set multiple times. Great quality. Definitely worth the investment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cougar Motor H4 Led headlight bulb, 9600Lm 6500K (9003 High/Low) Fanless Conversion Kit - 3D Bionic Technology, 360°Adjustable Beam; Brand: Cougar Motor; Review: 2011 Mercedes C300 Work great! Very bright; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The (2008); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Moon (2009); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Panda (2008); Genres: Action, Animation, Children, Comedy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Imitation Game (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whiplash (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Big Hero 6 (2014); Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes (2009); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Argo (2012); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2004); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prisoners (2013); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Selling In A Skirt: The Secrets Women Don't Know They Know About Sales (And What Men Should Know, Too!); Author: Visit Amazon's Judy Hoberman Page; Review: This book, Selling in a Skirt, is a must read for anyone who is either a woman in business, sales or marketing OR for a man who markets TO women in their business. Judy makes this an easy to follow guide to how to change up what you're doing in sales, how to be much more effective and how to be more authentic with the entire process. She reminds you that you don't have to do things like the men do in business, you can do it your way, be feminine and still create a great business for yourself or succeed highly in your career. ~ Katrina Sawa, Business & Marketing Coach, Sacramento, CA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Succeeding In Spite of Everything; Author: Sandra Yancey; Review: This book is such a powerful collection of heartwarming stories of some really successful entrepreneurs. I actually know a few of the authors and am a member of eWomenNetwork, the organization behind this book and I'm so proud to be connected to women who have such inner strength and power. Reading empowering stories of triumph, success and determination is always a great way to get inspired quickly during the day. I highly recommend picking up a copy of this book for your success library! ~ Katrina Sawa, Business & Marketing Coach, plus author of Love Yourself Successful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pebbles in the Pond (Wave Two): Transforming the World One Person at a Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Kloser Page; Review: This book, Pebbles in the Pond, Wave Two is amazing. The stories shared by all the contributing authors are so deep, inspirational and real. Real life experiences by real life people who lift you up, motivate you and nudge you along in your personal and professional journey of total transformation. I highly recommend picking up this book and any other anthology by Christine Kloser. She knows how to select the right group of individuals to share in such a way that makes you want to be more for yourself and go after your passions. ~ Katrina Sawa, Your Love & Money Mentor and Author of Love Yourself Successful [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Women: How Western Women Will Save the World; Author: Jessica Eaves Mathews; Review: Very inspiring book for any woman looking to make an impact with herself or her business. ~ Katrina Sawa, The Jumpstart Your Biz Coach; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to My; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Duswalt Page; Review: I couldn't put this book down. I was a BIG fan of Guns-N-Roses in 'the day' with my big hair and rocker chic attitude and now many years later it's fun to read about the behind the scenes from a guy who lived it, the real story of what happened on the road with Axl and the others. Wow, Craig you did a great job sharing the stories, felt like I was there! ~ Katrina Sawa, CEO of K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts; Author: Gary D. Chapman; Review: This is one of my favorite books for using to connect with your partner more deeply. ~ Katrina Sawa, Love & Money Mentor, Coach, Speaker & Author of the book, Love Yourself Successful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Making Sense of Men: A Woman's Guide to a Lifetime of Love, Care and Attention from All Men; Author: Alison Armstrong; Review: Everything Allison Armstrong puts out - audios, books, workshops - is golden!! Love it all! - Katrina Sawa, Love & Money Mentor, Coach, Speaker and Author of Love Yourself Successful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged; Author: Visit Amazon's H. Norman Wright Page; Review: Such important stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pebbles in the Pond (Wave Two): Transforming the World One Person at a Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Kloser Page; Review: Great compilation of amazing stories, always good to pick up and have a quick jolt of inspiration anytime!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keynote Mastery: The Personal Journey of a Professional Speaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Schwerdtfeger Page; Review: Patrick put a nice little bow on what it REALLY TAKES to be a speaker these days. I'm a speaker also, and although I don't speak as much as Patrick or as International as he does, I know that to make it BIG as a keynote speaker these days, the road is long and challenging. It's not easy to rely on getting booked with your $5,000-$20,000 speaker fee all year long so that you can make at least a few hundred thousand dollars a year (including expenses). This book is a "Reality Check" about what it really takes. Patrick certainly had the drive, determination and he put in the hours to get where he is and it shows that it all does really pay off but it takes time. I think some people have illusions of grandeur when it comes to being a speaker, they think they'll be making millions quickly and it's just not the way it happens. So thanks Patrick for sharing the "real story behind the scenes" to enlighten others who want to take this journey. Great job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do"; Author: Visit Amazon's David Arp Page; Review: great ideas!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Barcelona and Modernity: Picasso, Gaud, Mir, Dal; Author: Visit Amazon's William H. Robinson Page; Review: Great book. I really liked the section on Miro; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silk Roads: A New History of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Frankopan Page; Review: Great history from a eastern perspective. The Silk Road is an allegory for the progress of civilization.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Code Warriors: NSA's Codebreakers and the Secret Intelligence War Against the Soviet Union; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Budiansky Page; Review: Great coverage of the formation of the NSA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah Canary (Ballantine Reader's Circle); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Joy Fowler Page; Review: Loved the characters and the mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government; Author: Visit Amazon's David Talbot Page; Review: great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretext for Mass Murder: The September 30th Movement and Suharto's Coup d'Etat in Indonesia (New Perspectives in SE Asian; Author: Visit Amazon's John Roosa Page; Review: Very useful and comprehensive; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Max Ernst and Alchemy : A Magician in Search of Myth (Surrealist; Author: Franklin Rosemont; Review: The greatest mystery of the unseen world is depicted by the great artist and the insane. Max is clearly of the former. Bravo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Childhood's End; Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur C. Clarke Page; Review: A very nice story on the dodgy subject of whether there are or are not flying saucers or... ahem, UFOs. Could you give your regarded opinion on this nonsense About spaceships and even space people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Shadows, White Whale: A Novel of Ray Bradbury's Adventures Making Moby Dick with John Huston in Ireland; Author: Visit Amazon's Ray Bradbury Page; Review: The characters jump off the page. The collage of stories meld together in a meaningful narrative that captures Ireland, Melville and Huston. Then Bradbury bares his soul in the most poignant fashion. Well worth a read before or after visiting Dublin, but visit you will.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Reiss Page; Review: Loved it, the power of the narrative is immense. Please keep writing as you have an important voice, that must be heard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Celtic Twilight: Faerie and Folklore (Celtic, Irish); Author: Visit Amazon's W. B. Yeats Page; Review: I really enjoy W B Yeats, because you get a very human sense of the Irish people, even if the words are about the legendary fairies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Siege; Author: Arturo Perez-Reverte; Review: The horror of murder and the siege have been captured quite well. I really enjoyed the history and the suspense so the book gets my high esteem; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young Romantics: The Tangled Lives of English Poetry's Greatest Generation; Author: Visit Amazon's Daisy Hay Page; Review: The complicated intertwined lives and the turbulent world they lived in is brilliantly presented in detail. I will enjoy reading this again after further study.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Peasant Prince: Thaddeus Kosciuszko and the Age of Revolution; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Storozynski Page; Review: I really enjoyed the book. The man crossed paths with so many famous historical characters and proved himself better by comparison each and every time. What a hero.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cryptonomicon; Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Stephenson Page; Review: Calling all cyber warriors, history buffs and adventure junkies. Your well designed portal into a four dimensional tale of love, hate and awe awaits. You will never look back on the cardboard tasteless stuff on TV as entertainment once you have slipped through the portal into this rich tableau of righteous storytelling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cochrane: The Real Master and Commander; Author: Visit Amazon's David Cordingly Page; Review: Fast paced account of the life of a man with seawater in his veins and a exceptional brain. Politics, inventions and audacity marked the man and his times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castlereagh: A Life; Author: Visit Amazon's John Bew Page; Review: A fine blend of politics, society, military history and a detailed look at an impenetrable mind. Fine work, Sir. You have done him justice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasmagoriana (Tales Of The Dead); Author: A. J. Day; Review: The tales of this collection inspired a new Romantic genre, namely the vampire/demon/monster tale which has so gloriously entertained us since. The serious works of Shelleys, Byron (and Polidori) led literature to explore a creativity. Thanks to Byron for bringing this book back to share with his friends that famous rainy summer in Geneva; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: KRUPS FLF2J4 Cordless Electric Kettle, Black; Brand: KRUPS; Review: I work for an engineering design company, so when our kettle failed we took it apart to see what went wrong. What we found out was startling! THE UNIT IS ACTUALLY DESIGNED FOR FAILURE!!! It will certainly work for several months, but after that it cannot possibly continue to function. The bottom base is pressed into the plastic shell with a cheap rubber seal between the heating element and the plastic case. After a limited number of uses the rubber seal will begin to leak and you will have water all over your counter. Even more so, if someone inadvertently heats the unit with too little water you will likely have instant failure (but then they can say it is your fault- good one!). Do yourself a favor and AVOID THIS PRODUCT.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic NN-SN643S Stainless 1200W 1.2 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology; Brand: Panasonic; Review: It's ok, but just OK. There is not a quick start button. You always wind up pressing start, then 30 second, and then start again. If you stop the microwave with time on it, the 30 second button does not work. If you stop the microwave with no time left, the the 30 second quick start works. The problem is that I don't want to stand there every time trying to figure out whether the microwave was previously stopped with time or not. So, basically, your muscle memory will constantly be thrown off and you just stand there pressing 30 seconds, then start, then 30 seconds again until the thing starts moving. Also like when I reheat beans, I see the liquid boiling around the perimeter of the glass bowl, but the center is cold, so I need to keep removing the food and stirring it. Our previous microwave was not like that. So, yes, it does heat your food, but you could probably do better. We bought it because it has the appearance of a real kitchen appliance, rather than a kids toy with all the plastic popcorn buttons.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: THE MAESTRO SCALE - 8000g x 1 g with AC Adapter; Brand: My Weigh; Review: There was a small problem with the first scale I received. I sent it back and am waiting for a replacement. From what I saw the scale looked very nice. The shipper, aSavings has a great customer service. I will be updating this review when I get the replacement model. Update: I received a replacement unit a few days later. Now that I have had time to work with this scale here is my take: When I bought this scale I was looking for a semi-professional scale, but in the price range of a kitchen scale. This scale fits the bill perfectly. It has the capacity I need for all my recipes, as well as the fine accuracy I need for adding spices. Construction: The top of the unit appears to be real stainless steel. It goes very nicely with my stainless kitchen. The body is made of rugged plastic. The top is easily removable for cleaning. The display and buttons are very easy to read and press. It has a front panel that pulls out in the event that your pan is too big. I didn't need this feature because my largest pan is 10" and does not cover the display. Capacity: I filled my 10" pressure cooker with 6 quarts of water and came up with 16.33 lbs. The max is 17.5lbs so I decided to stop there. By the way, if I were making a stew of that size it would feed 25 people or a family of 5 for a week. Accuracy: With the pan full of water, I switched to the microscale which has an advertised accuracy of .1g. I measured out 2 grams. Then switched back to the top scale. After adding the salt, the display bumped up by exactly 2 grams. As far as the microscale is concerned, I added salt a grain at a time. The minimum reading I could get was .3g. This is about the same as 1/16tsp of salt. Upon adding more salt, it went to .5g, then .4g, then up to .6g. So even though the display can show measurements down to .1g, the practical limit seems to be about .2 grams with a minimum of .3 grams. Cons: The instructions claim that they include batteries. Upon receiving my first scale I thought it was a return since the batteries were missing. However, when the replacement came, it didn't have batteries either. Just plan on purchasing 3 AA batteries when you buy this unit. The only other trouble I had was getting the microscale pulled out without lifting up on the unit. My workaround was to pull the scale out slightly before starting to use it. This way I could easily pull out the scale to switch between the top scale and the microscale. Once you click in the microscale, you will need to pick up the unit to get your fingers underneath it to pull it out. Adaptability: This scale has a percent function that easily enables you to scale your recipes up or down. I have not checked; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CIA Masters Collection 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set; Brand: CIA; Review: These are not cheap stamped metal but have the same quality and feel as real silverware. Feels really good in the hand and reaches very nicely into the bottom of the spice container even when the container is almost empty. Expert Review did a lot of research comparing other brands before settling on this brand. This IS the brand to buy if you want quality measuring spoons. Expert Review does not always give 5 stars, but tries to be honest and unbiased. This time, the product should receive 6 stars, but only 5 are available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VonShef Angled Granite Mortar and Pestle Herb Spice Grinder Set Perfect For Making Guacamole Salsa Curry Paste and Pesto,; Brand: VonShef; Review: This is a nice bowl. It's good for single family use or even for having a few guests over. It has a nice solid feel but does not scratch the counter. I found that having the bowl at an angle makes for easier grinding. The inside of the bowl as well as the pestle are slightly rough so the spices grind easier. It also looks nice in the kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Zenna Home, India Ink Marion Soap Dish, Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: Zenna Home; Review: Love the look, and it's a nice weight. Amazing value for the price. Very elegant with my granite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stylish Sturdy Oil Rubbed Bronze Metal Wire Small Dish Drainer Drying Rack; Brand: Neat-O; Review: This is a perfect size and even looks nice enough for my new granite countertop!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Atelier 3-Piece White Fleur de Lis Canister Set; Brand: American Atelier; Review: These are simply gorgeous. They look great on my granite counter tops. They are oval shaped so if you're wanting to actually use them for flour, sugar and coffee, just know you'll need a narrow scooping utensil.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BINO Denmark' Fingertip Towel Bar, Chrome; Brand: BINO; Review: This is simply lovely and looks great on my granite counter. Amazing value for the price. I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mDesign Metal Bathroom Vanity Storage Organizer Canister Jar for Cotton Balls, Swabs, Beauty Blenders, Makeup Sponges, Bath Salts, Hair; Brand: mDesign; Review: Very attractive and looks great with my granite, just a little smaller than I expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neoflam 17" Plastic Cutting Board in Black Marble and Red - BPA Free, Non Slip, Dishwasher; Brand: Neoflam; Review: A good cutting board and attractive, but it's already showing some marks on the finish, and I haven't had very long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roundhill Furniture Pisano Spring Green Fabric Armless Contemporary Accent Chair with Kidney Pillow, Single; Brand: Roundhill Furniture; Review: Wow, just wow! This is a great chair for the money. The quality far surpasses my expectations. It fits perfectly in my bedroom and because it sits low, it's excellent for putting on my socks and hosiery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oster Inspire 4-Slice Toaster, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: Oster; Review: I just love this toaster. It looks so attractive that I don't feel the need to hide it away. Also browns my toast perfectly. Lots of cool features and a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godinger Windsor Jam Jar 43957; Brand: Godinger; Review: Just received this today, and the quality is outstanding, a very beautiful piece of crystal. I'm using it to store loose sweet & Low. Works great. I do want to mention it is very small. I'll just need to refill it a little more often than the last one I had.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Olivia Wastebasket Trash Can, Bronze; Brand: InterDesign; Review: This is an outstanding product. It's much heavier than I would have expected for the price. It looks great in my powder room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BOON Multi-Color Chenille Couch Throw Blanket, 50" x 60", Light Blue; Brand: Home Soft Things; Review: This throw was exactly what I was looking for. Its more of an aqua which was what I wanted. Love the way it feels. Well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Parker New York; City: New York City New York; Review: This was my return to this favorite hotel after an defection for a very good french hotel six month ago and the experience was incredibly excellent, confirming the reasons why I love this hotel. The unique atmosphere starts at the lobby, Norma restaurant and the cafe Nave, besides the hard to match Burger Join behind the curtain. It follows with the sensation of being living at a luxury appartment in NYC with great service and very comfortable rooms. The Concierge tips on dinning were surpringly good, for some with experience in the city. Borrom line, great place with great service along unique style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tronador; City: San Carlos de Bariloche Province of Rio Negro Patagonia; Review: Hard to find words to describe the combination of natural beauty, privacy and attention one can get at this place. This was my 6th lake week excursion in southern Patagonia and it was the best, by far. We discovered a family hotel ran by the 4th generation that should be declared part of Argentina’s national heritage. Twelve suggested beautiful trails on both sides of Lake Mascardi to escape in solitude. Fishing excursions guided by family members. Hard to match.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel; City: Stockholm; Review: In 2011 I went to Stockholm and stayed in the (SPG) Sheraton having a very good experience indeed. This time it was fully booked and we moved to this Grand Hotel to find out one of the best hotels in the world. A beatiful room overlooking the harbor was the base for an enjoyable stay, complemented by a visit to 2 excellent restaurants. The difference was made by the service and hospitality along with the high level of education of the staff everywhere. The real test was the fact that the hotel was in a rush with the visit of Barrack Obama...and the service stayed at premium level considering the restrictions for security reasons. All in all, a hotel stay hard to forget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manary Praia Hotel; City: Natal State of Rio Grande do Norte; Review: We stayed 3 nights and were very happy to find a small and cozy hotel where quality of service meets good location in Ponta Negra. Being one step above any other nearby hotel is basically explained by high standards of service that probably come from the hotel being part of an association (Roteiros de Charme) that requires them. This can be found in small details that go from the room to minor things like the quality of the cofee at the bar or the wine list: not esay to find in other places in the region. Best things besides overall service (with the friendly and quiet approach of the natalenses) is the pool service for lunch and the dinner. Things that need improvement are beach service and perhaps the breakfast. Management is strict if you break any gadget (as in my case, by accident) and will kindly ask for reimbursement. But this is a mere sign of efficient running of business, not a nuisance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Encore Leicester City Centre; City: Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: We travel a lot and have visited Leicester on some occasions because have a son stiying there. We find this hotel very comfortable and with a superb location. Modern in style and with excellent staff makes it a place to stay and enjoy. Really good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Palm South Beach Miami A Tribute Portfolio Resort; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: Hotels are to be judged for a combination of infrastructure and service. One of them may mean nothing without the other. The RPM is just starting to perform in a very competitive market place and will be rising in the months to come. This is so because infrastructure is brand new, with all the troubles of rebuilding a preexisting structure. The place transpires modernism and style, you will fell very pleasant to enjoy, from the reception to the pool. But the difference is when service is there, to solve clients needs and preferences. A this is what I saw in the RPM, I mean a staff committed to service altough stil in its infancy with fully managing the hotel. I have been (too) many times in the area including all the starwood hotels and The RPM has passed the test in my case. Well done; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's 6pk Seamless Brief; Brand: ; Review: They're ok panties. I prefer VF or Shadowline nylon briefs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadowline Stretch Lace Strap Full Slip (27014); Brand: shadowline; Review: Fit perfectly ordered by bust size. I wear mine under everything and to bed and lace straps stay in place. Love it so much i ordered another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadowline Women's Panties-Nylon Modern Brief (3 Pack); Brand: Shadowline; Review: One of my favorite panties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vandero Sleeveless Full Slip Dress for Women – Cotton/Lycra Top, Nylon Bottom; Brand: Vandero; Review: Stretchy cotton top with silky nylon skirt bottom. I measure 36 but ordered 38. Fit is perfect. Will definitely buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Brief Panty (3-Pack); Brand: ; Review: Perfect Fit nice and comfy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yelete Fashion Mic Women's Regular and Plus Size Nylon Seamless Leggings; Brand: Yelete; Review: Nice white nylon leggings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Star Fashion Women's Sleeveless Mesh-back Sweetheart Leotard BodySuit; Brand: Hollywood Star Fashion; Review: Nice body suit. Kinda hard to get into, but once you in feels great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BellaSous Womens Sexy Ruffle Panties Tanga Dance Bloomers Sissy Booty Shorts; Brand: BellaSous; Review: Highest quality of nylon and lace you'll find on Amazon. Fit and seams on these are fabulous! Costume or underpants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Granite Ware 18-Inch Covered Oval Roaster; Brand: Columbian Home; Review: Great price, excellent roaster for 20 lbs and under. My turkey was 22 lbs, had to do a little work but it all fit :) Would recommend to anyone needing one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Granite Ware 0508-2 15-Inch Covered Oval Roaster; Brand: Granite Ware; Review: Great price, excellent roaster for 20 lbs and under. My turkey was 22 lbs, had to do a little work but it all fit :) Would recommend to anyone needing one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lodge LAT3 Cast Iron Spoon Rest, 3.5-inch; Brand: Lodge; Review: Too small to actually cook anything with, I tried. But it is cute, and works well as a spoon rest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet - 10.25 Inch - Utopia Kitchen (1); Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: Trying to get my wife to convert to cast iron. This pan is a good size for many uses. Only problem with cast iron it you can't leave them soaking. You use, let cool, wash/scrub, lightly oil, and put away. (My wife isn't a neat freak, so, the wash immediately and put away is a bit of an issue). Great pan, I hope to continue to implement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Kitchen Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - 12.5 Inch; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: Trying to get my wife to convert to cast iron. This pan is a good size for many uses. Only problem with cast iron it you can't leave them soaking. You use, let cool, wash/scrub, lightly oil, and put away. (My wife isn't a neat freak, so, the wash immediately and put away is a bit of an issue). Great pan, I hope to continue to implement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ChefLand Tri Blade Vegetable Spiral Slicer with, Veggie Pasta Spaghetti Noodle Maker and Peeler; Brand: ChefLand; Review: Wasn't too sure about this one when I bought it. Wife loves it, great for making curly fries. She has used it to make spaghetti noodles from zuccini (i think) .. worked well. pretty easy to clean in top rack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Getting Lucky; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: It was a series It. Was like the other two very well written. This one had three children that went well with the script.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billion Dollar Cowboy (Cowboys & Brides); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: Because it was a very good book for young women and married women. It shows people you can be upset with each other and still Love .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt (A Haunted Vintage Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Rose Pressey Page; Review: Very impressive. You think one who killed them then it's surprising who done it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore (A Haunted Vintage Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Rose Pressey Page; Review: Very Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Deceit (Family Blood Ties) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: Very enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Panicked Premonition (Psychic Eye Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Laurie Page; Review: Very Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Avanti WD31EC Table Top Thermoelectric Water Cooler; Brand: Avanti; Review: What a piece of trash! (1) The water tasts bad. (2) It takes forever to heat or cool. (3) It holds only two cups of water. (4) The heatimg element on mine broke after the first day. (5) It has a noisy fan. They souldn't even give these things away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philips Saeco RI9737/20 Vienna Plus Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver; Brand: Saeco; Review: It was very good while it worked. We have had our Saeco automatic expresso maker for three years now. When it arrived we thought it looked awfully flimsy for a $600 machine. We were right. After the first year, knobs and buttons started falling off, and month by month after that the tolerences opened up, and the whole thing fell apart. You could hear it creeking and groaning ever more loudly as it did so. Finally, after three years, it's dead. You get what you pay for: in this case you'll pay $500+ for great expresso/coffee for three years.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KRUPS 8000033681 EA8250 Fully Automatic Espresso Maker, Large, Piano Black; Brand: KRUPS; Review: After one year this machine stopped working. I now no longer grinds coffee well and spits and pops while producing about a tablespoon of coffee. We followed all of the service recommendations, used the cleaning tablets, and rinsed the machine whenever it was called for. This machine was by no means cheap, and we are very disappointed!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KRUPS EA8298 Cappuccino Bar, Fully Automatic, 57-Ounce, Black; Brand: KRUPS; Review: After one year this machine stopped working. I now no longer grinds coffee well and spits and pops while producing about a tablespoon of coffee. We followed all of the service recommendations, used the cleaning tablets, and rinsed the machine whenever it was called for. This machine was by no means cheap, and we are very disappointed!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KRUPS EA8255001 Espresseria Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Built-in Conical Burr Grinder, Red; Brand: KRUPS; Review: We bought our Krups a little more than a year ago. It never really made good coffee, only sort of acceptable, but nothing to rave about. It has a twelve month warranty and it broke on the 13th month. The grinder just stopped working, and aside from boxing it up and sending off to a service center ten states away, there is nowhere to get it fixed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Joe GJO22552 Cabinet Freestanding Water Cooler, Stainless Steel, 185 degrees F Heating to (37 to 50) degrees F; Brand: Genuine Joe; Review: Stay away! The cooler is very cheaply made and the parts did not fit together well. On top of that, the unit we received was defective, and we returned it to Amazon. Water just poured out from a broken pipe in the back and all over the floor when we put the bottle on it. I would never waste my money on something this poorly made.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Boss Office Products B809-BY Wingback Traditional Guest Chair in Burgundy; Brand: Boss Office Products; Review: I should have listened to the other reviews. This chair is remarkably uncomfortable. Look at the dimensions carefully, because it is probably much smaller than you expect. On top of that, the seat is arched up in the center, so it is like sitting on a basketball with no give in it whatsoever.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Dansko Women's Professional Mule; Brand: ; Review: I ordered a pair of clogs from Dansko and they are the prober size, but the instep is from hell! I spoke to a shop repair place and the guy said there (Fredrico's of Monterey, CA) that Dansko are famous for having really bad insteps. My shoes kill my feet. I wear them once in a while when I am not going to have to wear them too long or do any walking. I will try to stretch them, but there is not a lot of room for stretching because too much stretching will pop the stitches they have. My clogs are adorable.... they just kill my feet. I plan on buying a pair without the back on them and will sell my others I bought. Good quality shoe, but if you have any arch in your foot, be careful when ordering. I should have ordered up one size and it would have been better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: I ordered a pair of clogs from Dansko and they are the prober size, but the instep is from hell! I spoke to a shop repair place and the guy said there (Fredrico's of Monterey, CA) that Dansko are famous for having really bad insteps. My shoes kill my feet. I wear them once in a while when I am not going to have to wear them too long or do any walking. I will try to stretch them, but there is not a lot of room for stretching because too much stretching will pop the stitches they have. My clogs are adorable.... they just kill my feet. I plan on buying a pair without the back on them and will sell my others I bought. Good quality shoe, but if you have any arch in your foot, be careful when ordering. I should have ordered up one size and it would have been better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men's Paul Evolve This Jesus vs Darwin T-shirt; Brand: Ripple Junction; Review: I ordered this tee for my husband and it is a nice quality cotton tshirt. The graphics on it are a good size and are as depicted in the photo. The tshirt was true to sizing and fit him well. It's not a big XL that I ordered, nor is it a small one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simplicity Women's Winter Faux Fur Leg Warmers Warm Fuzzy Boots Cuffs Cover; Brand: ; Review: I love these leg warmers. These are among one of my favorite pair. They have enough give without falling or being too stretchy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Originals Men's Trefoil Tee; Brand: ; Review: I bought this as a gift for my husband and it fit him perfectly just as as all of his other large sized tshirts fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Sony CFDG700CP Xplod Portable CD Radio Cassette Recorder Boombox Speaker System (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sony; Review: I bought one of these less than one year ago and it began to skip at random times. This was especially a problem for me since I use it to play background music when I am performing with my clarinet. If it jumps and skips while I play, the performance is ruined. I really liked the sound and quality with the sub woofer addition, so I bought another one just 2 months ago hoping that my first purchase was a lemon. This second purchase only 2 months later is now also skipping at random times when playing CDs. The company I bought it from through Amazon responded quickly to give a refund approval, but I had to ship it back at my expense $30 was the cheapest deal with no insurance or tracking.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samsung UN60EH6000 60-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV (Black) (2012 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: Samsung has really outdone itself with this LED TV The quality and price can't be beat. It does have a default setting you will want to turn off, though. It is a motion setting that claims will help with fast movements across the screen. Instead, it actually makes everything look like it is made for a soap opera. You do not need this setting to make movement on screen smooth. If you go on google, you will see much info about this as well. There is only one USB port, but that has not been a problem for me. You can connect a flash drive directly into the side of the TV and display pictures or play videos just as though it is a DVD player.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 16.2 MP Slim Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.3-Inch OLED touch screen (Red); Brand: Sony; Review: I really don't believe you can get a better point and shoot camera than this one. It is small, sturdy, reliable. It has many functions that I would not have expected in such a small camera. It is so easy to carry around in a pocket without weighing you down and it hardly takes up any space in your pocket. The zoom does not produce a lens that pops out of the front. The changing of the lenses to create zoom, all happens inside the camera, so you don't have a telescope lens sticking out the front that can be bumped or damaged while using its telephoto capabilities. I have had my previous cybershot camera for about 10 years with no problems whatsoever which is why I wanted another one of these. I finally decided to update to this newer one, worried that the other may soon finally stop working. The old one is still working as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panlong HDMI Bi-directional Switch 1 In 2 Out or 2 In 1 Out for Switching TVs or Sources Support 4K; Brand: Panlong; Review: I had some concern about ordering this since some reviews were only so and so. I also thought that it should had a power supply (shouldn't it?) to function completely properly, and I also did not think it would work well if it was bi-directional. All other products shown only went in one direction and almost all were 3x1...not bidirectional. This product allows flow to go either "1 in and 2 out", or "2 in and 1 out ". I have a fairly complex theater system that I set up myself with component products (not from a kit). I am able to watch cable either through the TV or projector with a Yamaha RX-V375 receiver doing stereo, or watch blu ray discs through the TV or projector with Yamaha receiver doing 5.1 audio, or stream video through the TV or projector and audio 5.1. My only problem was needing my output to go to two different "monitor receivers" (i.e. TV or projector). My receiver has only one HDMI output as do most of them unless you pay over $1,000. This little 2 port switcher works absolutely perfectly. I simply press a button on the top, and that directs the output to either port 1 to the TV or port 2 to the projector. It is important to note that this a switcher, not a splitter. A splitter will allow the output to go in both directions at the same time with some obvious degradation of the video quality in each. The switcher, (which this is), will only allow one output direction at a time, but it will keep its original quality and resolution for that direction. If you need more than one output ability, this is a good product to purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D-Link DAP-1320 IEEE 802.11n 300 Mbps Wireless Range Extender D-Link Wireless Range Extender; Brand: D-Link; Review: I ordered this extender knowing that my router needed a boost to extend its transmission ability from one end of the house to the other. Unfortunately, my router died before this arrived. I bought another router which had such a strong transmission ability, that I did not need this extender when it arrived one day later. They have asked me to review the product, but I never had the chance to try it, but I DID buy it because of the good reviews that I found on the internet including a Youtube video by a tech person highly recommending it stating that it worked better than many other more expensive extenders. I can say that the shipping time was remarkable. It had shipped so quickly, that I did not have time to cancel the order when I found out that I would not need it afterall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fintie iView SupraPad 10.1 Folio Case; Brand: Fintie; Review: I did not use this product, because I had to return the tablet it was made for due to a defect with the tablet. I therefore never had a chance to try the case. Visual inspection showed it to appear as they described it. The quality and material appears good and I am sure it would have been very satisfactory. The tablet, was another story, so I did not even take the case out of its transparent package.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: [3-Pack] Supershieldz- Anti-Glare & Anti-Fingerprint (Matte) Screen Protector for Lenovo Tab S8 / S8-50 Tablet + Lifetime Replacements Warranty; Brand: Supershieldz; Review: I suspect that applying shields is bad news for most of us. I don't believe that this one is any worse than any others I have had to deal with, but I was not successful in applying this and used up all three shields that came in the package. I give the product credit, however. The price is excellent and you get three of them with a cloth for each one!! Typically, you will still get some dust under the shield, no matter how hard you try not to. I was able to remove some of those particles using scotch tape after raising up the shield again. The most difficult and unsuccessful part of this application, however, was that no matter how you tried to lie the screen down, there was always a place at an edge that it did not lay flat because it partially covered a speaker elevation or the outside edge of the tablet. The dimensions of this shield would have been more successful if they had made the outer overall dimension just a little bit smaller to allow for some offset during application. Application of these shields on a tablet that is typically larger than a smart phone, is a real bugger. Although I eventually removed the shield permanently, while I had it on I did try to evaluate how it looked visually on my tablet. It looked and felt like it would not show smudges as they claim, and I felt that it would give some protection to my screen. Unfortunately, the reflection-free matt surface also reduced the crispness of the screen image as well. Everything looked as though it was slightly blurred. I finally decided I would leave the shield off and make sure that my tablet is always in a protective case with cover, when not being used. I have never yet scratched the surface of a smart phone or other device, so I decided to take my chances with this one and go shield-free.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Canon PowerShot D30 Waterproof Digital Camera, Blue; Brand: Canon; Review: I had to return this as soon as I received it. Everything about it appeared really great as most people had reviewed it. But when I tried to take sample shots, I noticed that the view of everything in the view finder was very dark. (I tested it first inside my house which during the day is still fairly bright). The image also came out fairly dark especially if I then tried to do a video. With all of the specs that I thought I had checked thoroughly, I neglected to pay attention to the largest f stop...it was 4! I have had a number of point and shoot cameras, with the Sony Cybershot being among my most favorite and they all have much wider f stops and take great photos inside with average inside lighting. I am going to the Galapagos Islands and wanted a convenient underwater camera, and needed to replace my regular cameras for this trip. As soon as you are in an environment that is less than optimum lighting, you are in trouble with higher ISOs, grain, and getting a poor image unless you flash. You can imagine how difficult it is to get shots with this if you then try to zoom in on a shot which reduces the f stop even more. Since lighting underwater is at a premium, this slow f stop essentially makes this underwater camera unusable. I was so disappointed. Amazon was great about the return (as usual) and it only cost me a $5 reshipping charge by UPS (it had lithium batteries in the shipping); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Olympus TG-4 16 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Red); Brand: Olympus; Review: I needed an underwater camera for my trip to the Galapagos Islands. I originally bought a Canon D30, but the largest f stop was only a 4, and as soon as you did any zoom, you lost even more lighting so I returned it! If you go underwater where lighting is at a premium, then the Canon D30 camera becomes useless. This Olympus camera had rave reviews and upon receiving it, I put it through its paces. Everything appeared to be as good as the reviews stated, but I noticed that when I zoomed while doing a video, the noise of the motor was loudly added to the video track. No other point and shoot camera that I have owned ever did this. I thought at first it was maybe just a defect with my purchase, but when I googled this particular issue, one other person put up a sample video of a cruise ship moving around and he kept zooming in and out to demonstrate the noise of the zoom motor and how it was embedded in the video sound track. His camera was an Olympus TG3 (which is exactly as a TG4 but the TG4 has the ability to shoot raw images.) I am surprised that hardly anyone has noticed this little issue. It is very apparent. I do not want to return this one to Amazon after I had already returned the Canon. I am waiting to hear from the service department of Olympus. If there is nothing that can be done, I will keep this one since no other underwater camera had such great reviews....and it does so many other amazing things..I really want to use it because of all the other great features. I will simply need to not zoom while doing video!! I am now doing an update to this product two days later. The noise got worse after only one day of testing. The motor that runs the video constantly made a clicking noise all during any recording that I attempted even if I didn't zoom. I really did not want to bother Amazon with this issue, so I contacted Olympus to see what their warranty was with a brand new product only 2 days old. They told me they needed me to pay to ship it back to them for repairs. I would have considered doing so, but then I finally saw a review with google where another person had the same problem, but it never got fixed after waiting for repairs and then having it sent back to him with the same defects. I will never buy from Olympus again. I am grateful for Amazon's business practices in helping the consumer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BM Premium LI90, LI92 Battery Charger for Olympus Tough TG-5, TG-Tracker, SH-1, SH-2, SP-100, SP-100 IHS, Tough TG-1; Brand: Big Mike's; Review: I didn't get to use it much because it was part of an order I had made with an Olympus underwater camera TG-4 that was immediately defective upon purchase and yet the company wanted me to pay for shipping to get it fixed. I therefore had no reason to keep this. This product, however, did everything they claimed and appears to be an excellent quality product...solid. If I were going to buy another Olympus camera, I would have kept it...but I will never buy from Olympus again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Accessory Pro® Anti-Fog Inserts compatible with all GoPro® cameras - LIFETIME SUPPLY; Brand: The Accessory Pro; Review: These worked perfectly with my GoPro camera. I put them in the oven to dry them out (30 minutes is recommended) and sealed them in a plastic bag until I got to the Galapagos Islands and went snorkeling. Many articles gave good advice about letting cool air from a conditioner flow into the housing first (cold air has less moisture in it), then add the camera, place an anti-fog insert inside and close it up. I let it sit overnight so that any moisture inside would be absorbed by the insert. When I used the camera the next day, no condensation occurred inside the housing during the 1 1/2 hour snorkeling trip. I did this 3 days in a row, using a new anti fog insert each day. No problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro The Strap (Hand + Wrist + Arm + Leg Mount) (GoPro Official Mount); Brand: GoPro; Review: Fortunately, Amazon let me know this was available one week before going to the Galapagos Islands. This package contains 3 separate materials that can attach your GoPro to a wrist, leg, or hand. I did a lot of deep water snorkeling off the Galapagos Islands and I used the hand strap. It fit snugly on the back of my hand leaving both of my hands free to do whatever I needed to do. When a photo opportunity came up, it was conveniently there on the back of my hand ready and in position. All I had to do was move my hand in position and press the on button as it sat on the back of my hand. When I was done videoing, it was easy to simply reach the off button, while the camera was still secured on the back of my hand without interfering in further use of that hand. The strap allows you to move the camera positioning up or down or rotated in any direction that you want and even flat against the back of your hand totally out of the way and yet totally secure form losing it as you proceed with your activities (in my case, underwater). There were 3 other snorkelers there using GoPro cameras, but they had the handle mount that they needed to continually grasp in their hand and rotate as needed with some difficulty. They all said that the handle was a bit cumbersome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piper nv Smart Home Security System with Night Vision, 180-degree Video Camera, White; Brand: iControl Networks; Review: Most of the negative reviews you will see are now out of date. The newest version is Piper NV (stands for night vision), and it does allow you to see in the total darkness with the device. Some reviews say that it is not really a 1080p live viewing. Actually, it really is, in its full fish eye mode (180 degrees), but as you zoom in, you will lose some resolution, just as you would with any 1080p image that you zoom in on. When I first tried to set it up, it would not make a connection. After trying a few things on my own, I called support, who responded very quickly, and they had me do a reboot, and then it worked immediately. Unfortunately, like any computer, a reboot does not always open all drivers properly, and my Piper was not able to use the mic for conversation. I simply rebooted one more time, and "bingo", everything worked and worked well. Support seems to be excellent, almost too good. Sometimes if I went on line to their site just for info, there is a live chat button there, and often they are there initiating a conversation with you to see if you need any help. I am still in the "playing around stage" of this device, experimenting with it, and getting to know it more, but it does seem like it will do mostly what I need. The only problem I can see, (and this will apply to all of the self monitoring security devices out there), is that if you cannot get a wi fi or good mobile connection with your smart phone, you will be left hanging not knowing what is going on in your house until you do. You may therefore have lapses in using your device for observation. If connection is poor , you may also not be able to set off the alarm if needed. Other than that, it has a wide range of choices for how you set it up. You can set it to text you if it detects motion or loud sound. You can set it to also start the video recording for 35 seconds when it detects sound or motion.(the recording is free). It also now re arms itself after it has recorded something, whereas in the recent past, you had to reset it manually with the actual device (which was not very helpful if you are away on vacation for a long time). You can set it to automatically set off the alarm in that case or you can do it manually if preferred. There is a sensitivity setting so that if you have a small or large dog, its movement will not set off the system while you are out. You need to experiment wit this depending on your pet's size. You can set up these choices differently depending on whether you choose the away setting, vacation setting, at home setting, or none. While you are at home, if you keep your smart phone at your bedside and hear; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AbleNet Large Print Keys-U-See - Ivory USB Computer Keyboard for Visually Impaired Individuals - Product Number: 10090102; Brand: Ablenet; Review: I bought it for my step mother who has macular degeneration and is having more trouble reading unless the print is big. She says this keyboard works very well and makes it so much easier for her to use what sight she has left. It is also important for those who need this keyboard, to make sure they have good lighting projecting directly onto it as well. (NOT just your light in the ceiling). Get a desk lamp and have it shine directly onto the keyboard. You will need to experiment with the proper wattage...highest level of light is not always the best for each person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dash Cam Arpenkin Mini DashCam Car DVR Dash Camera Mini 0805 Ambarella A7LA50 Chip Super Hd 1296p Car Video Recorder; Brand: Arpenkin; Review: Everything about this product looked great and the images are high quality, but there is one drawback, that was important to me that I totally missed when I looked over the info about it on line. The dash cam attaches to the car windshield by a support that sticks on permanently. It does not have a suction device that you can remove and use in another car if you wish. It is also difficult to get the dash cam off of the windshield connector to the point where it can actually eventually pull off the connector from the windshield...then you can't use it. I sent it back only because of this issue and bought another cam that had a suction device that can be removed like most car GPS systems have.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SplashETech FX625 Car Recorder,Metal Housing Mini Dash Cam,Full HD 1080P Car Dvr, 2.7" Screen,170° Wide; Brand: SplashETech; Review: This dash cam does a great job. It has a suction cup device to stick it to the windshield, so you can remove it easily and use it in any car. (some dash cams have a permanent sticker device that doesn't allow you to remove it once it is stuck on to the windshield). It is on a swivel connection that allows you to adjust it horizontally and up or down in increments or even 180 degrees around to record something from behind or the side at 90 degrees if you suddenly need to. The quality of resolution is amazing and can go as high as 2560x1080 at 30 fps and even has an HDR selection at 1920x1080 at 30 fps. Evening recording is clear and accurate and you can even read lettering on road signs ( f stop of 2). It starts up as soon as the car is turned on (assuming you leave it plugged in). It shuts off automatically when the car's ignition is shut off. Included is a very long USB cable, which allows you to run the cable along the top of the windshield to the door, down the side and then under the glove compartment back over to the cigarette lighter connection. The cable is therefore never in the field of view of the driver. I bought a 64 g memory stick which will run for about 9 hours if I want to. As it records you can choose whether it does it in intervals of 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes, so it is easier to locate a part you may want later. It simply keeps recording after it reaches the end of the interval that you chose and starts another interval. Those sections are also labeled to date and time they were taken if you then look at the files on your computer. If you just keep running it to where it fills up the card, it will continue to record starting with the older recorded material. You can connect the dash cam to your computer and watch it on your monitor and even transfer the files over to your computer, or connect up with the HDMI connection from the dash cam directly a TV screen or other device with HDMI input. It is a very well made, solid device that is small enough to be inconspicuous if mounted on the windshield in front of the rear view mirror. I have seen some complaints about dash cams because you can't focus it at different distances. This is fuzzy thinking (or not thinking at all). The focus on all cams are set for distance (infinity). Optically, any focus that is set for infinity is in good focus if it is 20 feet or further away. Anything you are going to record on a dash cam is going to be 20 feet or more, so there is no need to require a dash cam to be able to focus on something closer for most needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung EVO 64GB 48/MB/s Micro SDXC Memory Card with Adapter up to (MB-MP64DA/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: This micro memory stick functions well without any flaws that I have noticed. I bought if for use in a dash cam, and it appears to have no difficulties handling the high resolution set up and continuous video demand of that item. I am not sure what else can be reviewed about a product like this, except whether it works properly or not for the purpose that it was bought. I am still amazed, however, how far down prices have gone for so much memory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stackable Clear Plastic CD Holder - holds 30 standard CD jewel cases; Brand: STORi; Review: Very solid, sturdy construction and unobtrusive. The clear plastic doesn't show when you stack CDs in it. It is hard to tell from the photo, but the top openings on each side are conveniently larger to hold a double CDs jewel. There are 4 round rubberized feet to prevent slippage in its location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDMI Cable - 60 FEET (w/Built-in Signal Booster) CL3 Rated - 24AWG - Supports, 4K, 3D, Full HD, 2160p; Brand: Ultra Clarity Cables; Review: The cable works perfectly as it should. There is always concern when you buy a cable such a long cable, that the quality of the video resolution will not be effected. No problems noted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DreamSky Dual Alarms Clock Radio With AM/FM Radio And Sleep Timer,Large Number Display,Battery Backup; Brand: DreamSky; Review: This radio is fantastic. My step mom would like to listen to only a few stations on the radio, but has macular degeneration and has trouble seeing the dials. I needed to find a radio that is easy to use once it is set up and has presets with an AC cord and large numbers. This radio has large red numbers that show either the clock time or radio station that you are listening to. There are two buttons that you use to pre set the stations. Once you are done, you only need to hit either one of those 2 buttons to go up or down the frequencies that you set. She only needs to use the on/off button and the 2 buttons for the stations. Very easy for her to use after I set it up. The reception in my area is excellent and the sound booms through the speaker very easy to hear. Some people have said it was hard to pre set the stations. I guess that is in individual issue, because I had no troubles at all. Just read the manual...no problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS Chromebook C202SA-YS02 11.6" Ruggedized and Water Resistant Design with 180 Degree (Intel Celeron 4 GB, 16GB eMMC, Dark; Brand: Asus; Review: Our other chromebook finally died. This one set up easily and is fast. My wife uses it mostly for e-mails and going on line with Facebook, so we don't need a full service computer. Since it does everything in the cloud, we don't need to worry about viruses getting in to mess up any accounts or programs and the price is right..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CVLIFE 12x50 Compact Monocular Telescope Pocket Mono Spotting Scope with Compass and Pouch; Brand: CVLIFE; Review: I know that some have given it a good rating and obviously have either never owned a good quality scope before or their needs were adequately met with this very mediocre product. The central image in the scope is clear, but that is all I can say for it. There is a lot of peripheral field distortion with spherical aberrations, lots of internal reflections, and a very close exit pupil which requires you to almost need to stuff your eyeball in to the lens to view through it. If you are looking for a toy for your kids, this would be fine. I bought it because of the good reviews that many people gave it. For the price that they ask, be ready to accept compromise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: [USB Flash Drive Case / Hard Drive Case] - GUANHE Universial Portable Waterproof Shockproof Electronic Accessories Organizer Holder; Brand: GUANHE; Review: This little package works great for holding a large number of flash drives. It holds more than I thought it would and in a fairly small amount of space. Easy to travel with and is a solid product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Akti Taygetos Conference Resort; City: Kalamata Messenia Region Peloponnese; Review: Albeit situated on a slope, but you get help getting your luggage from the parking up to your room. The room we had was at the back row of the hotel, i.e. furthest up the hill. It was, however, not that hard work walking up and down. He view from the adequately sized balcony was fantastic overlooking the Messinian bay and Kalamata. The hotel has its own little stretch of beach and pool bar on the other side of the road, that you pass in a tunnel underneath, all very safe. The pool area is nice, clean and just beneath the poolbar/restaurant. The staff was friendly and service minded, albeit a bit on the slow side - but it's Greece and they can't be considered to be any slower than anywhere else. Kalamata is a nice change to the islands and the food was very good and moderately priced, compared to Athens or the islands. A car is nice to have as there are a lot of things to see and go to, and especially since the hotel is not exactly in the center. Drivng along the coast road to see the other beaches and having lunch in the numerous restaurants is not a bad way of spending a week, or more. We had a 2,5 year old with us and it was not a problem at this hotel at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga Hotel Oslo; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: We stayed at Saga during 3 nights and really liked it. It's a relatively small hotel which is newly renovated, up to a point where some details was not yet done and you could just get a hint of the smell of fresh paint. Good spacious rooms and comfy beds. The pillows were too large for my taste, if I have to find something to complain about. Another slightly strange thing was that the breakfast room was in the cellar. Very tidy, modern, with good and quick service. They have parking aswell, which considering the area in Oslo is a good thing. When the car is parked you can easily get to and from the hotel by foot or public transport. It's not the cheapest hotel in town, but if you want to spend a little bit extra it's worth it. Of course the amenities are limited but enough as you probably don't go to Oslo to stay at the pool side. I stayed there with my family, but I wouldn't hesitate to choose the same hotel for my next business trip to Oslo either. I think perhpas that the hotel is actually more suited for suits than prams.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stenungsbaden Yacht Club; City: Stenungsund Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: My family and I, consisting of two adults and two boys, aged 2 and 5, stayed at this hotel during 3 nights in July 2012. They had a "special" childrens week, which included an inflatable castle in a conference room. We were supposed to have stayed at another hotel but changed our reservation as the weather was taking a turn for the worse, according to the prognosis, thinking we'd rather stay at a large hotel with indoor pool and many other activities if the outdoors would be less than inviting. During this extra child friendly week they had, I counted two (2) high chairs in the restaurant, so book in advance or bring your own. The pool area is not included in the price, which they forgot to inform us about at the time of booking, although we specifically asked if the pool/spa area was open to children, and came in at an extra 700 SEK per day for the family 8 a lot considering that you can't stay for more than an hour depending on the mood of the 2 year old...). Price/value wise the hotel has probably had better days. They have spruced it up a bit, but you can easily tell it's quite worn. All in all it works, but you would get better value staying at a smaller hotel in the picturesque villages further out on Tjörn or Orust islands. The food is, however, very good and the staff and service at the two restaurants we tried was also very good, albeit the lack of high chairs was annoying. If you're looking for charm, this is not the place. If you're looking for something that works but not much else and don't think about cost too much - well why not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tangla Hotel Beijing; City: Beijing; Review: This is not a "western" hotel. It looks and feels like one but isn't. It's all in the detail, for instance they have European beer on the menu but since they don't sell any they don't actually have it. But this is a very nice hotel with most of the conveniences you can expect from a good hotel. The service and amenities, such as gym and pool are quite nice. The breakfast buffe is exceptional, try the Beijing style pancakes and you'll go back for more. It has it all in order to cater for the large variety of asian and mainly chinese business men (and women) from all regions that stay here. The location is good in relation to the center of Beijing, two metro stops or 30 mins by foot to the Forbidden city. I use this hotel regurarely when I go to Beijing for business.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: Radison Blu always delivers in my mind. This particular one has some very nice views over the city and the Oslo fjord if you get a room high up, I stayed at the 22nd floor. The room decor is a bit dated and doesn't quite fit with the steel/glass exterior or very nice lobby area. As always in Norway, and minibars in particular, this one is VERY expensive. 55 NOK for a coke is not even funny. But this does not say anything about this hotel, it's just Norway. The sky bar on the 34th (?) floor is well worth a visit. Breakfast is good business hotel standard, albeit a bit strange that they had to fry one slice of bacon into the eggs. So if you eat more than one slice of bacon you also eat more eggs...Cost saving I guess. Friendly and efficient staff all around, I think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Albatroz Hotel; City: Cascais Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Nice rooms and good and friendly staff. They are making an effort to be a hotel with luxury standards. It's just that it all feels a bit dated and worn around the edges, albeit very nice. There's nice pool area, although I never tried it due to the weather. The breakfast is good with a wide selection of all the various breakfasty foods you might want - sausages to mousse au chocolat. We ate at the restaurant in the evening and it reallly felt like the menu needs to be updated to the 21st century. It was really 80's style with lots of sauce and frying the steak next to the table. But cooking wise it was well cooked and tasted right. It all felt a bit like Fawlty Towers, but in the nicest possible way. The views are excellent, so make sure you get a seaview room. The complementary Port wine was also nice (refilled every day); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vidago Palace Hotel; City: Vidago Vila Real District Northern Portugal; Review: We spent two nights in a twin room (open door between rooms) with our two young boys. We were almost alone in the whole hotel, and had excellent service throughout. Very nicely appointed rooms, good room service and the restaurant was very good as well. The spa area was clean and, although I don't quite understand the architect who drew it. It all seemed a bit back to front for me, where the possible views from the large pool was not made full use of. We did not have any treatments in the spa but used the hammam, "vitality pool", sauna etc. Children under the age of 16 are only allowed in the big pool between certain hours.. The surroundings are very nice and good for walks (incl with a golf club).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pedras da Rainha; City: Cabanas Tavira Faro District Algarve; Review: I guess that a lot of people want a cheap place and doesn't care much about how things look, feel or appear. Well, I do. This is a run down resort where they will ask you to show your resort ID when getting your sun bed. That was the clincher for us, when we checked out. They have a train that will take to to the sea side which is great, if you manage to catch it. We didn't eat in the restaurant. Basically, this is a place that has had its day. But I guess it delivers at some level with a big pool a house with terrace etc., just not ours. If you're after a place and don't really care - this is the place, with the added bonus of the option to play bowls.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aldeia da Pedralva; City: Vila do Bispo Faro District Algarve; Review: We had this place recommended to us and it sounded very nice and not like any other resort. And it isn't. Our cabin/house was spacious enough for us with a nice terrace outside where evening drinks can be enjoyed. Clean sheets and beds. Bathroom was adequate, but as almost always in Portugal hooks are missing to you can't hang clothes while showering (not a scientific study, only my personal observation). Very quiet and peaceful place despite many families with children. No TV and no wifi was a struggle for the first few minutes before you realize you're on holiday, and in an emergency you can use free wifi it in the reception area. If you want to have pizza, you should book in advance. People come from other villages to eat here, so make sure you reserve. The pasta and pizzas we had where good. We didn't eat in the other restaurant. Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spa d Alma; City: Monchique Faro District Algarve; Review: This is a place like no other. If you want excellent food (and you can get Theo to cook) you should ask. If you don't want anything but just lying around and not being bothered by anyone or anything, this is it. If you want the possibility to have good insightful conversations without judgement or questioning, this is also the place. Clean beds (very soft and cosy), good food (if you can get it) and a dip in the jacuzzi under the stars when the kids are a sleep. What else do you need? 45 min drive to the coast, 1h to Odeceixe and the beach/surfing is ok. Plenty of very good local restaurants within a 10 min drive. Fruits in the garden are in abundance if you don't want or need anything else. The breakfast if worth saving up to anyway... They have wifi, if you remember to use it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa das Penhas Douradas; City: Manteigas Guarda District Central Portugal; Review: A feast in Swedish and Danish design. Its on top of a mountain so its cold outside in the winter, although the inside is filled with warmth and cosyness. I wouldn't call it a spa just because they offer a sauna, pool and massage and skin treatments. In my world a spa is more than that. Having said that its nice nonetheless. Our room was nice (Cork room) and comfortable - a sense of being in Joern Utzons summer house (Danish architect that designed Sydney Opera house among other things). The food was good, really good considering its Portugal, and wines wines were good, with a focus on local/regional wines. A relaxing holiday with a good atmosphere. We travelled two families with 3 young boys, but we certainly wasn't alone. Lots of kids and families, without the feeling of being in a family ressort. We really liked it and would fully recommend a visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Convento Arraiolos; City: Arraiolos Evora District Alentejo; Review: We had a room underneath the bell tower which was very different from all other hotel rooms I've stayed at. The bed was place under a 5 m high blue dome (blue apparently chases away the devil). The bed had seen better days and was hard. The hotel itself was, obviously, historic but with added modern buildings that fit well into the surroundings. The restuaurants makes it elf out to be something it isn't. Food is mediocre and service was slow - this goes for all pousadas I've been to. Eat somewhere in the village instead. At least the experience will be a different one. Beautiful surroundings and reasonably close to several vineyards which makes it a good base for exploration of the area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Castelo Alcacer do Sal; City: Alcacer do Sal Setubal District Alentejo; Review: The hotel was nice with some modern touches that was not out of place. The rooms were a bit old fashioned but comfortable enough. The food, however, is nowhere near the "gourmet" class they advertise. Like in all pousadas in Portugal you shouldn't go there because of the food, I've eaten at four of them so I generalize a bit as I haven't been at all of them. Slow service and over priced food and wine does not make it a choice for me. I'd rather go somewhere in the village, which is very picturesque and nice. The historic setting makes it an experience but had this just been a "normal" hotel I'd have rated it lower.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Casa del Abad Hotel Spa; City: Ampudia Province of Palencia Castile and Leon; Review: This is a seriously different hotel. Not your average business hotel by any measure. There's not a straight line anywhere. The variety of vibrant colors are abundant and the mix of old and new(ish) are everywhere. Our room was clean and comfortable, that's about as far as I'll go. This is not a place for everyones taste. The pool had not been cleaned for a while and when we asked if it was clean but only looked full of algae the answer was that two kids had swum in it earlier that day. We couldn't quite figure out what that meant. I'll leave it to your own interpretation. We did not swim. The restaurant apparently have a Michelin star. The food and service was good, but not Michelin star quality. If you happen to need a hotel in this area I would go here, just because it's so different and it will give you a very different experience, but don't expect 5 regular stars. Expect 5 quirky and completely different shapes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Avenida; City: San Sebastian Donostia Province of Guipuzcoa Basque Country; Review: ...you can choose this one. It's an ok hotel but but dated. It had it's day but it still works and is clean. The view is nice, but you pay for that having to walk up and down the hill. If we would go to San Sebastian again we would choose a hotel at the other end of the town, closer to the surfer beach. A really annoying thing was that the wifi worked in the bathroom but not in the bed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bilbao Apartamentos Atxuri; City: Bilbao Province of Vizcaya Basque Country; Review: It works, it's clean but so boring. It's completely sterile and void of any kind of personality. The beds were hard and some were actually only sofa beds where you could feel the springs. They didn't have AC which is ok, but I would expect a floor fan which wasn't there either. It took us 45 min to walk to the Guggenheim. 10 mins to the old town (which have to nice tapas bars).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Milling Hotel Plaza Odense; City: Odense Funen and Islands; Review: This hotel was a last resort for me as I was late booking and this was the only place left within a reasonable distance from the city centre. The room was quite expensive, but run down and not renovated for some time (like 15 years). There was a bit sign in the directory on the desk that smoking was prohibited and would be fined 1500 DKK. The room reeked of cigarette smoke, so either they are making a lot of money on the smoking ban or they have not sanitised the room since they started the ban. The clothes smelled of smoke from just being in the room. Furthermore, the tap in the bathroom was dripping and the towel heater did not Work, which made the bathroom icy Cold, especially in the afternoon as there was a cold draft from the windows and the cleaning lady swicthed off the radiator in the room during the day (also a note that the drafty windows also mean considerable traffic noise, from for instance the emergency services). The staff was, however, exceedingly friendly and accomodating. The food was really nice and not overly expensive, so the chefs are to be complemented. The sheets felt clean and comfy. The sheets, staff and food does however not compensate completely for the stench in the room, so I will find another hotel next time I'm in town (assuming I can find an available room elsewhere).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Augsburg; City: Augsburg Swabia Bavaria; Review: Express is the correct description. It's clean, modern in an efficient way, and gives you what is says on the packet. A key, a room (albeit small), a beer in the lobby and an average breakfast buffet. Our family of 4 used it as a lay over driving south and is was quite adequate and at a friendly price. I wouldn't spend my holiday here, but I don't think it's what this hotel is for either.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Berggasthof Platzlalm; City: Kaltenbach Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: .... when you need a break from the slopes. Packed at lunch time, as all the restaurants on the mountain, you need to either get there early, late or wait. The food they serve is really good and the menu is a nice blend of modern alpine and the Austrian classics. Fresh ingredients and good use of it makes it a really nice place for an hours rest at lunch or afternoon drinks before gently gliding down to the "Zentralstation" below and the ride down to the valley. Service is really fast, friendly and efficient despite not having the space or time to really fuss about the guest. Really good considering the circumstances and so much better than you'll find in some of the other places. And, yes Eva and Martin are happily married. We got the message.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Hotel Grand; City: Odense Funen and Islands; Review: ...this one delivers. Very friendly and service minded staff that looked like they were actually enjoying their work - not something you see that often that looks and feel genuine. The room was small (had a single room) and the bathroom was tiny. It was ok though and the size of the room was somewhat compensated by the exceptionally good duvet, yes I know that's subjective. Mini bar was very very expensive. 85 DKK (11€) for a 25cl bottle of red wine and 55 DKK for a San Pellegrino bottle. That's expensive even by danish standards. The restaurant was good. Perfectly adequate for a nice dinner with a glas of wine after a long working day. Nice steaks and a good burger. Breakfast buffet was good, although the pancakes was a bit tasteless. I try and stay away from the bacon and eggs, but they sure looked tempting. The rest was the usual scandinavian buffet. No external noise what so ever, except the wind due to a storm. I stayed 3 nights, alone, in January -16. I will book it again next time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Comtes de Mean; City: Liege Liege Province The Ardennes Wallonia; Review: I had plastic sheets in my bed which I've never experienced before. The noise they made during the night made me get up and re make the bed so it was possible to sleep in. Other than that it's a nice hotel. Friendly staff and a nice breakfast buffe, where you can also get omeltettes made to measure. Ok, all in all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Lulea; City: Lulea Norrbotten County; Review: This is a good standard ***star hotel, It's clean, comfortable, soft beds, nice, friendly and helpful staff and if you're lucky with a view of the bay. Since it's located in the middle of town and Luleå is not a very big city you have walking distance to restaurants and shopping and Kulturens Hus (conference venue and cultural centre). All in all, you could do a lot worse.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comwell Sonderborg; City: Soenderborg South Jutland Jutland; Review: This hotel offers a decent breakfast buffe, nice rooms with comfortable beds. It's fairly modern and recently renovated by the looks of it. I had a room where I could see the water, which is nice. The hotel is very nicely located with walking distance to the centre and the marina along the beach. I didn't have the time to explore the amenities on offer. You could do worse that this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Il Rosolaccio; City: San Gimignano Tuscany; Review: An agritourismo like many others. This one offers good traditional food and excellent view over the surrounding vineyards. A nice pool area where you can play with the kids and get a cold drink from the fridge. We had an apartment which means we had a small kitchen and not the least our own fridge. We only made light lunches ourselves a couple of times but used the fridge for chilling wines, olives and cheese...The food served was good value (4 good traditional dishes for 28€) so it really wasn't a compelling option to cook ourselves. Hard beds and pillows and no AC made sleeping difficult for us, but I'm only stating that as I'm sure some people like it that way. The apartment was a very good size but it lacked the personal touch. Being in this environment it's difficult to say its sterile, but that's what it felt like compared to other similar places in other countries. Disneyland for grown-ups is one way of putting it. You have all these exciting things to do, but it all boils down to buying souvenirs you don't really want. Having said that and maybe it doesn't only apply to this hotel but the area in general -Rosolaccios house white wine was really nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Podere Conti; City: Filattiera Province of Massa Carrara Tuscany; Review: First of all our sincerest thanks for the help the owner Cornelia extended to our family when we needed it the most. For that we will always be thankful. The hotel was full of families of various sizes when we where there and the kids played together and had a great time. We had a large room overlooking the pool with a very good size bathroom with both shower and bathtub. More than adequate for our family of four. The restaurant serves very nice and varied plates with a set menu each day you can choose from or eat all the 5 courses. There's also a selection of "house dishes" which are always available. There's a nice pool area with comfortable sunbeds and a shallow area for the younger children. There are fantastic views from all over the estate and you really feel you are tucked away on a mountain - which incidentally you are - but with all comforts you'd ever need. A 15 min drive down the hill will take you to the nearest town and 35-40 mins drive will take you in to La Spezia, or 2 hours to Milano/Linate airport (on a Saturday morning with no traffic).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu H C Andersen Hotel Odense; City: Odense Funen and Islands; Review: This is a dated hotel that have seen better days. It could do with a serious renovation. It was clean and all but it's just dated and worn. The internet in the rooms could be described as intermittent at best. The TV in the room looked new though and is probably the best hotel TV I've had in a long time. The restaurant was a sad state. Although the serving staff was friendly and serviceminded the steak the served was the poorest I've seen for long. It was well done, but I ordered rare. The potatoes tasted refrigerator and were sloppy, the salad was the weirdest tasting I have ever had. The dressing just didn't add up with the rest of it - I won't hazard a guess what was in it. The onion rings where like old stale chewing gum and completely tasteless. The worst part was that they sure didn't hesitate to charge you for it. The night after I went to a restaurant in the centre and had basically the same dish and it was brilliant, for less money. The hotel staff was very helpful and nice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel; City: Como Lake Como Lombardy; Review: It is the Sheraton, so you know what you get. This means for me that it feels like I'm at work. It's business hotel and for me at least doesn't feel like I'm on holiday. Staff is very friendly and accommodating, as you would expect, and the restaurant is nice. It does lack in personality and "soul" as this category hotel usually does. But for a short and efficient stay I wouldn't hesitate to go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Donny; City: De Panne West Flanders Province; Review: This exceedingly ugly building actually contains a quite nice hotel. When we rolled up we didn't expect much but it was surprisingly modern and comfortable. Modern conference amenities and we measured 22 Mbit/sec on the wifi. The plastic floors in the room are, I'm sure, very practical but doesn't deliver on design and feel. A few quirky details also. They give you the remote for the TV with the room key. I have never seen that before and can't imagine the reason. They also underline with very large signage around the hotel that you are to keep quiet and not make any noise what so ever after 22.00 (obviously my neighbors had not understood it and had a loud gymnastics session going most of the night). There were a lot of pensioners in and around the hotel. Actually the whole village was full of pensioners. Service was ok. The food was average ok. The beds were perfectly capable of being slept on. All in all ok but no wow factor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Appartement Hotel Erlhof; City: Lutago Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Luxury is a wide term, and I think we all have different opinions of what it means. It's a good apartment hotel which is almost tastefully and fully renovated. When you book, make sure you get a fully renovated room - you may otherwise end up with a really well used rock hard bed and a bathroom from the 80's. The hotel is situated in a very quiet location, about 300m from the ski bus. We never used the bus but drove ourselves to Kronplatz (25 min) and Klausberg (10 min). In the cellar there's a "family" room, which has seen better days but is fully functional and good to use if you are traveling more than one family with kids. Then this room is good for an evening glass of wine while the kids rummage around. The pool is a jacuzzi, not a pool so don't expect to go swimming at the hotel. There are apparently very nice "thermal baths" about 30 min drive from the Erlhof. The dinners are good and plentiful - much too plentiful in my opinion, so you will not run the risk of shedding a few kilos with all that exercise in the slopes as they will add them selves right back on at 18:30. The breakfast buffet could be larger, but then again it has all the essentials and you can order eggs to your liking. So no real reason to complain here either. Friendly staff and it's all clean and tidy, as you would expect when it's a "luxury" hotel. We thought it was very good value for what we paid and all in all, if you have a car, you can choose this place and be confident the foundation for a successful holiday is laid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elite City Resort; City: Kalamata Messenia Region Peloponnese; Review: ...would be nice. Here's list of complaints (all the good things will come after). Greeks smoke a lot with absolutely no regard for the people around them. This means that you will have someone smoking next to you while having breakfast with the kids. We found this thoroughly annoying but greeks smoking is not the fault of the hotel, but they could provide non-smoking seating. When I asked they staff looked at me like I came from a very different planet. In our room the firealarmes where missing, there was an electrical fault that made it impossible to turn off some of the lights completely (they just dimmed down due to a reverse current that probably came from an AC that was difficult to control). The handle bars in the bath tub was loose, which is ok for us as we kept our balance when showering. There were electrical sockets that were loose for the wall mounted tv (so actually not something you would be coming in to contact with or even see if it weren't in eye height on a corner). We made the staff aware of these points. That was the bad things. The hotel staff is very friendly, the pool area is nice and clean, the breakfast buffet was quite adequate for even more demanding people than us, the beach is nice (cobble stoned so remember those beach shoes), there are plenty of sunbeds and the beach side menu is ok. Service is slow, but if you're in a hurry you have chosen the wrong country. The location is really nice and the grounds are spacious so even when it's full it doesn't seem so. A taxi ride into town costs around 4-5€ and it arrives promptly within a few minutes after calling. You can walk along the beach into town in about 20-30 mins (depending on who you are and how many pit-stops you have on the way obviously). Is it good value? We thought so. Are we coming back? Sure. There's almost only greeks here - which is a great bonus as things work a lot different than they do on the islands. We really enjoyed our stay (despite a few complaints) and will choose this hotel again when we return to Kalamata. Oh yeah - before I forget. They had a huge pool party on Wednesday afternoons including loud music and sirens. Lots of young people enjoying themselves. Seemed to have a great time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Copenhagen Crown; City: Copenhagen Zealand; Review: This hotel does what it says on the packet. You get a bed, a bathroom, good enough wifi for your favourite streaming service and that's about it. Very basic and considering the price I had to pay, very overrated. If you can get a better price it'll be ok to stay in for a couple of nights. The location is very good and you can walk most places. So convenient is a word that comes to mind. I did, however, notice that not all areas of the room were cleaned frequently, if at all. Behind the bathroom door were a lot of dust and good old fashioned dirt and grit. Not very pleasant when getting out of the shower. That brought my experience down a lot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Milling Hotel Windsor Odense; City: Odense Funen and Islands; Review: This hotel is old, worn and although it has a bar simply isn't up to the standard anymore. Staff was nice. For instance the TV in the room was so outdated you could hardly see the image. The room was, even by single room standards very small and cramped. There are doors located at the entrance to each corridor and when all the guests pass them you hear it loud and clear in your own room. Furtherore, you also hear quite clearly what people talk about in the corridor. Free parking is a big plus, but not enough for me to save 30 EUR and stay at another hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Red Heart Soft Yarn, Tangerine; Brand: Red Heart; Review: Soft, same shade of color, and fast shipping. Perfect for my "keepmehappy" blankets. Easy to work with, and a good amount that also works out well with other pretty colors in a pattern; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Pentel Arts Oil Pastel Set, 5/16 x 2-7/16 Inch, Assorted Colors, Set of 36; Brand: Pentel; Review: very nice set, love to work with these, pretty legit and nice set up. a lot of colors, and a lot of one, just what i need; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Heart Soft Yarn, Tangerine; Brand: Red Heart; Review: soft and very nice to the feel, great for the baby I made it for, pretty silk like look once finished.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Darice Clear, Heavy Duty, Round Glass Balls – Removable Top - Can Be; Brand: Darice; Review: Its glass be careful! They are beautiful and good quality just slide things in not drop and put a hole in it...from experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Earthman Jack vs. The Ghost Planet (The Earthman Jack Space Saga) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Kadish Page; Review: Price was right so I gave it a try. Turned out to be a very enjoyable read. Can't wait for the next book in series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cibola Burn (The Expanse); Author: Visit Amazon's James S. A. Corey Page; Review: Love this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way of Kings; Author: Visit Amazon's Brandon Sanderson Page; Review: Becoming one of my favorite authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Light (The Traveler's Gate Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Will Wight Page; Review: Love this series. Want more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Realms of Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Wayne McGinnis Page; Review: Great series; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Artifact; Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. The story kept me engaged all the way through. Keep it going please. Plenty of potential to be explored.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Atlantic City to transfer power amid corruption - yet again; Abstract: For over a decade, things had been quiet in Atlantic City, the seaside gambling resort known as much for its colorful political corruption as for its slot machines and saltwater taffy.; Category: news
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Inn Suites Silicon Valley; City: Santa Clara California; Review: Very clean, beds were very comfortable. Breafast included was a nice plus. Free WiFi & HBO. Priced much less than other hotel down the road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Renton Washington; Review: Stayed here three nights. Very clean rooms, breakfast was great. Staff was very helpful. We had everything we needed, and the free hotel WiFi was a very strong connection. Location is a bit out of the way, but perfect for us as very near family members we came to see. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merced Inn and Suites; City: Merced California; Review: Definitely a bit rundown, but our rooms were clean enough. This is Merced after all, not downtown San Francisco. We were missing towels and, oddly, pillowcases upon check in, but they brought us some pretty fast. Beds were comfortable and slept well. Don't bother getting up for the breakfast "buffet", it was pretty disappointing. WiFi worked great Sat night (maybe everyone was out?) But not working Sun morning. Children report tv channels were "lame", but I didn't turn on the tv. Onsite restaurant still closed. Didnt use pool, but it looked clean. Employees I spoke to were very nice and helpful. No problems with noise or other guests. There appears to be a car show this weekend, several of those fancy hydraulic trucks that go up and down in the parking lot. The drivers were very polite and apologized to us for the loud backfiring noises they made when they parked and powered down, which startled us in the parking lot. I'd probably stay here again, but not my first choice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Merced; City: Merced California; Review: Very clean place to stay, helpful staff. Not crazy about the watery eggs & sausage at the breakfast, but otherwise fine. Kids loved the mini pancakes. WiFi was good. Nice water pressure in shower. Didn't use pool. One of the nicer hotels in Merced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn; City: Merced California; Review: Hotel is definitely in need of updating room decor, but everything was clean. Service excellent, staff very helpful. Did not use pool but it looked clean. Our room had 3 queen beds, perfect for us. Did not go to breakfast, was told it was very simple.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cliff House Inn on the Ocean; City: Ventura California; Review: Been here several times, the food is fantastic. Below is a pic of our desserts, tiramisu and cappuccino ice cream. Very relaxing, lovely view. They've changed the access from the fwy, you can now only get there from the N, driving south. Well worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Came to Cambria for a weekend with friends, this was a perfect place to relax. There's a great walking path along the beach just across the street (wheelchair/stroller-friendly). We saw seals! The room was beautiful and clean. Lovely little patio with beach view, gas fireplace in the room. Didn't use the pool, but it looked clean. Hot tub was very welcome. Super friendly & helpful staff, especially Rebecka & Samir. Thanks, we'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Lady Gaga is in 'a lot of pain' following onstage fall; Abstract: Lady Gaga is in 'a lot of pain' following her onstage fall the occurred on on Thursday, October 17, 2019.; Category: music
Title: This Mom Had a Hilarious Response to a Man Who Told Her to 'Cover Up' While Breastfeeding in Public; Abstract: She did exactly what he asked.; Category: health
Title: Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation; Abstract: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.; Category: video
Title: What it's like to cook for Kate Middleton and Prince William, according to Giada De Laurentiis; Abstract: One of the professional chef's favorite career moments was the day she cooked for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a polo charity event.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Cornell student, 18, found dead in gorge after frat party, reports say; Abstract: A top Ivy League student was found dead Saturday afternoon in a New York gorge after he left a fraternity party and disappeared Thursday night, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Cornell student, 18, found dead in gorge after frat party, reports say; Abstract: A top Ivy League student was found dead Saturday afternoon in a New York gorge after he left a fraternity party and disappeared Thursday night, according to reports.; 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: Bruce Willis brought Demi Moore to tears after reading her book; Abstract: Demi wasn't sure how her ex would feel about her book until he called her.; Category: movies
Title: The most surprising confessions made by the Queen's dressmaker in her new tell-all book about life at Buckingham Palace; Abstract: Angela Kelly began her post in 1994 as the Queen's senior dresser, before becoming Her Majesty's in-house designer.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Hidden Camera Captures Cat And Baby Having The Cutest Conversation; Abstract: From the moment Lindsey Needham brought her son Brody home, she could tell that he and her cat Zora were going to be friends.; Category: lifestyle
Title: California firefighters get a little help from Matthew McConaughey; Abstract: The actor helped prepare 1,600 turkey dinners for more than 20 firehouses and homeless shelters in Southern California; Category: movies
Title: "I was a passport to this man": Child marriage loopholes persist in U.S.; Abstract: "Our immigration laws shouldn't be used to encourage child marriage," said Senator Tom Cotton; Category: news
Title: Bette Midler mocks Lori Loughlin's college admission scandal; Abstract: In a new tweet, Bette Midler pokes fun at Lori Loughlin's involvement in the college admission scandal.; Category: music
Title: President Jimmy Carter says he's 'at peace' with death during church service; Abstract: At a church service on Sunday, former President Jimmy Carter reflected on dying and expressed his thoughts on what would truly make American great.; Category: news
Title: Keanu Reeves holds hands with Alexandra Grant as the Internet swoons, plus more news; Abstract: The Internet is even more in love with Keanu Reeves after Alexandra Grant PDA. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 5, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Meghan McCain confronts Trump Jr.: 'You and your family have hurt a lot of people'; Abstract: Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, defended his family after "View" co-host Meghan McCain suggested they were responsible for the lack of "character" in American politics.; Category: news
Title: John Legend Is PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2019: 'I'm Excited but a Little Scared at the Same Time'; Abstract: John Legend Is PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2019; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Brandywine Valley; City: Wilmington Delaware; Review: This is my regular place to stay when visiting in the area. Location is great -- ten minutes to the city and fifteen minutes to the Brandywine area. Rooms are pleasant and clean. Desk staff is friendly. The continental breakfast is good coffee, juice, and Einstein's bagels and spreads. I haven't gotten the toaster figured out yet but there has always been a staff person there to help me. When driving outbound from 95, away from the city, you have to look carefully for the entrance. It's worth the trouble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard State College; City: State College Pennsylvania; Review: This is such a nice place to stay. It is new and at the edge of town, near several restaurants. A hot breakfast buffet, with waffles if requested, is available on the first floor. Our room was good-sized, with excellent light-blocking curtains and a quietly-purring climate control system. I slept later than I am able to do at home. Staff is young, pleasant, and efficient. Hotel van service to University Park Airport is easy to arrange and goes quickly and on-time. Occasionally, when the wind is in the southeast, you can tell outside the building that you are in a rural area, but inside the building the air is perfectly fresh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Warren Pennsylvania; Review: The motel was clean, although there was a faint cigarette odor in the non-smoking room -- I wondered if it was from the ventilation system. The room was small, but the price was right. I enjoyed the view of the hills overlooking the town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Nashua South; City: Nashua New Hampshire; Review: I stayed for one night on a business trip. The room was just fine: fairly small, but clean, nice pillow-top-mattress bed with three soft pillows. The "desk" is actually a triangle rather than a rectangle (to save space, I imagine). Lighting was good (desk lamp, overhead lamp, two bed light fixtures). The desk clerk was extremely helpful and efficient. I had to call to get directions and he was clear and encouraging. The hotel is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Spit Brook Road and Route 3; best to be in the right-hand lane of Spit Brook (going east) so that you can see the little sign to turn right into the driveway.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Wilmington North Brandywine; City: Wilmington Delaware; Review: Pleasant, clean hotel with helpful staff. Breakfast buffet is in a separate room with many choices, including three kinds of yogurt -- coffee is available in that room all day. (I was impressed by how polite the guests were at breakfast!) We used the Internet access daily, for business updates and vacation planning. The bedroom was well lit; the air conditioner was a little noisy, but the noise could be reduced by adjusting the settings, and a staff member told me that they are redoing the a/c top to bottom. Although the hotel is in the midst of a name change, the sign in the highway was still "McIntosh" when we were there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Centennial Hotel; City: Concord New Hampshire; Review: The inn looms up, dark brick, as you drive westward just outside town. Inside it is light and airy and delightful. Staff are cordial and helpful, coffee was available whenever I wanted it, and the room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. My only concern was that lighting in the room was just adequate: one desk lamp, no overhead or floor lamp. I will certainly return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Danbury; City: Danbury Connecticut; Review: I loved the beds and pillows here -- they gave me a really good night's sleep. Staff was very professional and friendly. There is a breakfast room with buffet and hot items, which I would use again if I wanted to spend the morning in the room, but the hotel is located near a number of good restaurants, so the second day we went elsewhere. I would stay here again when in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Bennington; City: Bennington Vermont; Review: Nothing special about the room -- decor and furnishings a bit tired, and the desk for some reason was at collarbone height -- but the bed was very, very comfortable. I would avoid the outside staircase -- narrow and with a handrail too wide to grip (the inside one was fine).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Concord; City: Concord New Hampshire; Review: A perfectly nice motel, with pleasant staff. Breakfast on the weekend was nothing special (hard-boiled eggs were the treat for Sunday) but was convenient. The bathtub surface was very slippery so I avoided using the shower. Look for the "lodging" sign at the entrance to the Common Man Restaurant and drive between the "dining" and "event" parking lots to the motel (I didn't see a street sign or a specific hotel sign).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey; City: Harrisburg Pennsylvania; Review: Very clean room, nice view of the sunset to the west, comfortable soft bed with lots of pillows. Bathtub floor a little slippery. Desk staff was excellent, friendly and competent. Breakfast was more expensive than I expected based on experiences at other Courtyards, and the coffee was the weakest I have ever been served with a straight face. So if I visit again I'll stay here but eat breakfast out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Concord; City: Concord New Hampshire; Review: This motel has a very pleasant feel and a welcoming staff. The lobby seems to be multipurpose: when I was there, there was a children's birthday party going on, and the swimming pool seems to be available to more than just overnight guests. (The first-floor rest room doubles as a pool changing room and was closed for an hour mid-day for cleaning; the floor was wet and a little slippery.) My room was very nice. I could not lean far enough over the basin to see my face in the mirror, but not everyone has as poor vision as I do. I was at a weekend education event held in the hotel, and the classroom was a good setting for the classes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Kennett Square Brandywine Valley; City: Kennett Square Pennsylvania; Review: I have to commend the staff, particularly the breakfast room staff, for looking ahead to see what is needed and stepping up to provide it. My room was very nice. There was traffic noise from US 1 bypass, but when I mentioned it to the desk staff at checkout, the staff member said that next time I could request to be on the non-bypass side of the hotel if that would be preferable. The hotel had a nice warm feel about it, and staff seemed proud of their facility.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Worcester; City: Worcester Massachusetts; Review: The hotel is located in a woodsy area on the eastern edge of town. Restaurants and food are available, either about a mile north (drive under the interstate and turn left) or about a mile south (turn left onto route 9 and cross the river). My room was very large and pleasant. I was glad that I had looked at the hotel floor plan before leaving the room, because it was not intuitive how to find the office, and in the hallway I came across one other guest who said she had been trying to go there. A kind staff member offered to direct us, seeing that we were unsure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Hadley Amherst; City: Hadley Hampshire County Massachusetts; Review: This is a very comfortable hotel, and the desk staff was completely on the ball -- helpful, friendly, always aware of what was needed. Things were a bit noisy in the hallway one evening, but it was the aftermath of a wedding. What can you do, and I wish the couple well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn State College; City: State College Pennsylvania; Review: I would certainly stay here again. I liked the location, on the edge of town, and everything about the room was comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sonesta ES Suites Providence Airport; City: Warwick Rhode Island; Review: I had a very peaceful stay, no problems at all. Persons extra-concerned about security might want to know that my room opened directly to the parking lot rather than to a hallway, but it was a quiet area and everything seemed comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Hooksett; City: Hooksett New Hampshire; Review: I stayed here while attending a large lively conference in downtown Manchester. What a nice quiet place. Everything was comfortable, and I even got a "welcome" email from the manager before I arrived.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hartford Marriott Farmington; City: Farmington Connecticut; Review: Location was fine and weekend price was great, but there were tradeoffs. My guess is that the hotel caters primarily to business travelers, which is why the weekend rates are so good. But the flip side is that the hotel was enormously quiet on the weekend I was there. With the exception of the wonderful breakfast buffet and staff, I almost felt as if I were intruding by being there. The desk clerk said his appropriate words when I checked in but did not look at me and went back to talking with the other clerk as soon as possible. There was no general-service restaurant open for dinner, only a dim bar/lounge specializing in sushi (an undesirable situation from the point of view of a non-drinking non-sushi-eating book-reading guest), and the waiter was not at all attentive despite there being only a few people in the dining area. Like another reviewer, I had trouble with the bathroom sink drain but was able to fix it, at least temporarily. It was just an odd stay, and not typical of my experiences with this brand.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Bettendorf; City: Bettendorf Iowa; Review: I stayed three nights here for a family event. My room was clean and comfortable, and the desk and housekeeping staff were responsive to my requests. I did not enjoy the breakfast: coffee was weak, orange juice watery, waffle underdone and soft. (I went elsewhere for breakfast after the first day.) Be aware, this is a family-friendly hotel, which may be just right for some but feel a bit loud and crowded for others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: I had a very pleasant stay here. Room service was efficient, food good (especially the locally-made sorbets), staff helpful. It was extremely hot when I visited and I decided not to open the window curtains once I realized how hot the glass was from the western sun beating down on it, so I didn't get the benefit of the view -- but the room was nice and cool, a good haven in a difficult summer season.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Concord; City: Concord New Hampshire; Review: I enjoyed the location of this hotel -- away from the commercial areas, in a little office park northeast of town. (Follow signs to the Convention Center or to Tourist Information, and you'll see the building.) Staff were all friendly and helpful. The food was good (with the exception of the cheese plate, which was undistinguished); I especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet and, at dinner, the New York cheesecake.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport; City: Salt Lake City Utah; Review: I spent several nights here while on a business trip, commuting from here to the conference downtown. I had a very comfortable stay: room was pleasant, room service excellent, breakfast hot and fresh (if they have biscuits on the buffet, don't skip them, they're really good). The area around the hotel is a combination of other hotels and what looks like light industry, nothing picturesque and no shops, so having a car was important. One tip: try to avoid driving back to the motel just before sunset if your eyes are bothered by the sun's glare; aside from that problem, it's a quick trip in and out of town, very convenient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Sharon Hermitage; City: West Middlesex Pennsylvania; Review: . . . close to the highway, friendly staff at all levels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle; City: Alexandria Virginia; Review: I recently stayed 3 nights at this hotel -- and it really was more like an apartment building with services than like a hotel, being designed (like all Residence Inns) for long-term stays. What I liked were: the roomy and well-provided living/cooking/bathing space, the location, the van service to the Metro and to Old Town, and especially the fine service from Erich (in many capacities) and Barry (the Sunday van driver). What I thought could be improved were: the entree options in the Market (3 Lean Cuisines), giving information about what restaurants delivered (none provided in the rooms or, that I could find, in the lobby), and attitude of some staff (there was a desk clerk who did not look up from his paper work when he greeted me, and one van driver consistently did not return a "Good morning" or help me into the van but was Johnny-on-the-spot when it was the end of the trip and time for a tip). I would probably stay here again for the location but with lowered expectations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel; City: Carmel Hamilton County Indiana; Review: I would stay here again because of the competence of the hotel front desk staff and of room service dining. They made sure that I had everything I wanted and were very gracious. The hotel is not located near anything but other hotels and corporate headquarters; it is definitely not in a walkable village area. Enter from Pennsylvania Ave.: from Meridian going north, turn east onto 106th or 116th and watch for the large orange building on the left.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Hadley Amherst; City: Hadley Hampshire County Massachusetts; Review: Comfortable stay -- smallish room, bed with crisp sheets and soft duvet, easily-accessible electric outlets, breakfast with newspapers, many protein products, and fresh fruit. I expect I'll stay there on my next trip to the Pioneer Valley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport; City: San Mateo California; Review: I was very pleased with the staff at this hotel -- everyone was friendly and helpful. Daniel at the front desk and Reynaldo at the front door both went out of their way to help me connect with the community resources I needed. The building is a little odd, both from a birds-eye view (spread out with odd intersection angles) and from inside (the various levels didn't connect the way I expected). I was surprised not to be able to find a rest room near the third floor conference room, so I went back down to the lobby during conference breaks. All the meals were delicious and service, both in the dining room and for room service, was cordial and professional. The shuttle ran exactly as described, leaving the hotel once an hour on the hour, and the shuttle trip was very quick, stopping only at this hotel. I was glad that I stayed here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel; City: Arlington Virginia; Review: I had a room on the "capital view" side and enjoyed watching the planes at National Airport -- not to mention the Metro trains, the river, the cars on their curving roadways, the bicyclists on their paths. This was a great room for lovers of "the romance of transportation." Even we, however, should choose a high floor, because the main tracks to Norfolk run very close to the hotel and there are commuter and CSX trains going by frequently. More romantic if you're looking down at them than if you're looking out at them. My room was beautiful and well-kept. Next time I will understand better how the free airport/Metro shuttle works. There is one loop route to the airport and another to the Metro. They go every 20 minutes. I would keep alert for shuttle arrival and departure, because on my visit they were not always announced and it was easy to miss a trip. The rides take about 10-15 minutes to their destinations, depending on traffic. The drivers are friendly and professional and drive safely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Sturbridge Inn Reeder Family Lodges; City: Sturbridge Massachusetts; Review: These two-unit cottages reminded me of high quality tourist cabins from long ago, but with up-to-date TV and WiFi (which worked without a hitch). My room was sparkling clean and spacious, with a view of a pretty green lawn with woods behind. The bed was very comfortable. The woman who checked me in was pleasant and helpful. I am not sure why this is listed as a B&B: there is a breakfast offered, but it has the feel of a motel rather than of an inn, at least in the "Family Lodges" part of the operation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Manchester Boston Regional Airport; City: Manchester New Hampshire; Review: This hotel is a little removed from downtown but in an area which is easy to get to and which has a lot of choices in restaurants. Staff were welcoming, and I heard no noise at all during the night despite the hotel's being filled with college baseball players -- thanks, guys!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Allentown Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Airport; City: Bethlehem Pennsylvania; Review: I had a very comfortable stay at this hotel, and I was particularly touched that I was given a room with safety bars in the shower without my having to ask for it. It takes one second of watching me walk to realize that the safety bars would be a good idea for me -- and the staff took that one second and did me a kindness. I also enjoyed the breakfast, which was hot, well-provided, and delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel; City: Schaumburg Illinois; Review: Starting with the good things: all hotel personnel were competent, friendly, and kind. I was very impressed. Room service breakfasts were hot and tasty. Night curtains were very effective, and I could get to sleep early in the darkened room. A few odd things: Signage is minimal, and I can't think of a reason for it. There is no sign for "elevators," for example, let alone signs saying "meeting rooms A, B, C, D" or (even more useful) "meeting rooms Prosperity, Perfection, Euphoria." Do not lose the hotel/convention center map that your conference organizers give you; you will depend on it. On entering, I was faced with a long, long escalator which my parking-valet told me would take me to Hotel Registration. I later learned that turning right at the foot of the escalator and walking half-way down that hall, which parallels the front of the building, would bring me to a little side hallway with elevators, so much less frightening to me than a free-flying escalator. I mention this explicitly because there was no sign to the elevators. This one is weird: if I want the voices and faces of others in my bathroom while I am doing private things, I will invite the others in myself. Having a television set encased in the bathroom mirror which turned on automatically when I turned on the full bathroom overhead light was not a treat. I found, though, that if I hit the Power (off) button on the TV remote on the washbasin counter, the TV would turn off and I would be alone again, as desired. (I know they can't see me, I really know that: I just had an instinctive aversive response.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Richmond Airport; City: Sandston Virginia; Review: I stayed here unexpectedly when my flight home was canceled. The staff was very kind and helpful, especially Jody driving the van and Jacob at the front desk. The room was small but contained everything I needed, including a refrigerator where I could put the second half of my lunch sandwich to save for supper. (The hotel had a list of food providers who delivered, information which was most welcome.) I would definitely stay here again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua; City: Nashua New Hampshire; Review: This was just the right hotel for my conference: lots of meeting rooms of various sizes, responsive and reliable food service (in the conference meeting rooms, in dining rooms, and served in my own room), and equally responsive and reliable front desk. My room also was just right for me -- not extra big, completely suitable for one person. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tower Square Hotel Springfield; City: Springfield Massachusetts; Review: I loved my 11th floor room at this Marriott, with its view of the west bank of the Connecticut River. The room was well kept and just the right size for a single person. The room service meals were delivered promptly and were delicious. The parking garage was somewhat baffling, both in its administration and in its traffic patterns. I was surprised that entrance was via a ramp that said "Public Parking": here I had thought there would be dedicated Marriott parking, and indeed there was, but I had to get into the garage first. Room keys are used to enter and exit the parking garage, but the signage for how to use them, when to keep them, and where to leave them behind at checkout was not clear to me. The desk staff was good at explaining things to me, but I still felt a little disoriented.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Woodlands Hotel Suites Colonial Williamsburg; City: Williamsburg Virginia; Review: Be aware that at this time (slow winter season) the restaurant at the Woodlands does not serve an evening meal. Guests are urged to go to other CW facilities (Lodge or Inn) or into Merchants Square. This does not work well for people who, like me, do not see well enough to drive safely at night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof PLUS South Deerfield Amherst; City: South Deerfield Massachusetts; Review: A two-night stay in September 2018, and a comfortable one. The room was small, but the room rate was small also. I could not find the thermostat to warm up the room, but there were blankets; the desk agent at checkout told me next time just to call the front desk and request an individual room heat-up, so I'll try that next visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Baoneo Adapter Jack Headphone Aux Audio Earphone Connector Accessories Dongle; Brand: Ambrrhty; Review: this is the handiest thermometer. I have used it for steak, fish, chicken, roasts, everything comes out perfectly. Easy to use & easy to clean, I keep it on the side of the frog. Get one you'll be happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Wireless Speaker - Nylon (Old Version); Brand: Bose; Review: I love this speaker, use it all the time. I even brought it to a craft Christmas sale & played music off my I pad & it filled the room. It's a great investment that you will enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple MD564ZM/A USB 2.0 SuperDrive [Old Model]; Brand: Apple; Review: This is a great addition for your MacAir. I use it all the time & it works beautifully. I like to listen to books on CDs & copy some things to my computer & then to a fresh CD. I love it & I don't have to carry it with me if I don't want the extra weight. Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell H2O Waterproof/Fogproof Roof Prism Binocular; Brand: Bushnell; Review: nice, what I expected, I''m happy with them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIZIO E40-C2 40-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV (2015 Model); Brand: VIZIO; Review: sound garbled, picture is good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Electronics UN32J4000C 32-Inch 720p LED TV (2015 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: sound is garbled, picture is good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar; Brand: VIZIO; Review: a bit blurry sounding; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Dance Through Time (Macleod Family); Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Kurland Page; Review: This book started out great but towards the end starts to loose steam. Maybe It's just that I prefer to keep the hero of the story in his own time. It's just hard for me to immagine a medieval Highland laird fitting into the 20th century so quickly. Also, the author brings in Patrick, Jamie's younger brother, too late in the book. I think it would have been better to bring him in earlier in the story. In this book's defense, it was nice to see the heroine, Elizabeth, stand up for herself and not be so easily controlled. I also enjoyed the picture the author painted of medieval Scotland. All in all it is a good read, just not her best.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prince Of Hearts (Historical, 525); Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Cooper Page; Review: What a wonderful debut! This book has all the elements that make a great historical romance...great story, characters you fall in love with, unpredictibility. I read somewhere that she was working on her next book, a spin-off of "Prince Of Hearts" that tells Sebastian and Beatrice's story. I CAN'T WAIT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The De Burgh Bride (Historical Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Simmons Page; Review: First of all, let me start off by warning you that this is the second book of a sequel, the first book being Taming The Lion. This book was one I definately had a hard time putting down. The characters were fresh and orginal and I could have easily fallen in love with Geoffrey had I been in Elene's position. Elene has some different problems than you usually see in the typical heroine and acted quite differently, but this was all a part of the uniqueness of this book. I was intrigued with the whole de Burgh family and can't wait to read the other books in the series. The only problem I had with this one, was that I was getting impatient for Elene to start comming around and falling in love with Geoffrey. I was almost to the point where I was going to start skipping pages when Elene finally started giving in to him...Whew! Hope this helps you...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remembrance; Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: This book started out with a lot of potential for being as good as A Knight In Shining Armor until the part where she introduces us to Talis & Callie. It ended up being a good portion of the book, but yet they never really got anywhere in their relationship. I felt like I was running (or in this case, reading) in place. It might just be the control freak in me, but I wanted to see them get more out of their relationship. I can't say too much more without giving the book away. All in all, this book is ok, but not filled with fulfilled romance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Woman of Passion; Author: Visit Amazon's Virginia Henley Page; Review: If you like explicit love scenes then this book is for you. The story is pretty much dominated by Elizabeth and her ambitions to "climb the ladder of sucess" and her sex starved nature. I would have loved to have learned more about The Earl of Shrewsbury and would have liked the story to have been more about Bess & Shrew's relationship. This book is great in it's detail to history but lacks in what makes a great historical romance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joining; Author: Visit Amazon's Johanna Lindsey Page; Review: This book was nice and easy to read. I tore through it in one day. Milisant and Jhone are sisters and there are alot of funny scenes between them. Wulfric is the hero of the story and I would have liked to have gotten to know him a bit better, but what I did read I liked. There is hardly any sex scenes in this book, for sensuality I'd give it a 3. There is some tension between Wulfric and Milisant, but not too much. Things went pretty easy for both of them. I'd would be interested to read a story about sister Jhone!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King's Pleasure (Zebra Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Drake Page; Review: I started reading this book hoping for an awesome romance set in my favorite time period, the Middle Ages. What I found was an overdone history lesson and no romance. I'm sure it picks up somewhere but I just didn't have the patience. If you love a lot of history and political intrigue in a book, then this one is for you. I personally could not get past the 100th page.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Knave Of Hearts; Author: Visit Amazon's Shari Anton Page; Review: This is the third book in the Wilmont brothers series...By King's Decree is the first and Lord Of The Manor is second. I usually end up reading these kind of series out of order, which is the case with this book, but you don't really need to have read the previous two to enjoy this one. While they do make references to things that happened in the hero's past, it's usually only enough to make you think...hmmm, I need to get those books to find out what happened!! This story is a sweet story about a woman who is raising her twins which she had out of wedlock and a man who discovers that there is more to life than wenching & wandering! Not much sex here...but a nice story indeed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black-Eyed Susan; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Camp Page; Review: Their passions ran as free as the land they vowed to tame...Ever since she could remember, dark-eyed Susan Armitage had longed for Logan Vance - the one man who could never be hers. Then one day an unexpected twist of fate brought the virile adventurer into her life. Driven by a reckless desire she could no longer deny, Susan scandalized St. Louis society by agreeing to accompany Logan and his two young children on their long journey west through Indian Territory. In the rugged Oklahoma wilderness, what had begun as a marriage of convenience soon erupted in a raging tempest of passions unbound. Yet as they gloried in the ecstasy of their sensuous union, Logan and Susan found their dreams threatened by struggle for survival that would test the very limits of their bold and searing love.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pemberly Row Iron Wicker Storage Chest in Black; Brand: Pemberly Row; Review: Easy to assemble, light weight, fits perfectly in the spot I had for it, and holds all the bath sheets, towels, and wash clothes. Put a towel over the top to keep dust out of the wicker top for easy cleaning. Very happy with the product and the seller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandusky/Edsal UR185P-BLK Black Steel Heavy Duty 5-Shelf Shelving Unit, 4000lbs Capacity, 36" Width x 72" Height x 18" Depth; Brand: EDSAL; Review: Not quite as large as I thought it would be, but seems sturdy and is holding heavy toolboxes and items in the shed very well. Size issue may have been because I didn't measure the space correctly, so can't blame them because of my error. Not sure I would use it in an open air location, but in the weather-tight shed, it's working very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZYLISS Lettuce Knife; Brand: Zyliss; Review: Have heard that a lettuce knife makes all the difference in chopping lettuce, and was not a believer until I tried it. Fits in the hand well, handles the head of lettuce easily, and lettuce doesn't turn brown. Very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Suction Soap Dish; Brand: OXO; Review: Suction holds to the wall great, even with a new heavier bar of soap. It's hard to tell if the holder drains water, but it does. It's been installed for two weeks, and hasn't slipped down the wall at all. Stays exactly where I put it, and the water drains out of the tray due to small slits molded in the shelf.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ninja NJ100 Express Chop, Red; Brand: Ninja; Review: I love this so much, I got one for my daughter. It works great to process cauliflower down to rice sized bits, which I use in both stir-fry and casseroles. It also works great to chop nuts for bread. Easy clean up. Sometimes I wish it was bigger when I'm processing batches of cauliflower, but in general, that's the only thing I would change. Great power. Cord is good length.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Americanflat 8x10 Picture Frame, Black; Brand: Americanflat; Review: Frame was a graduation gift for a high school senior. It was exactly as detailed. I was quite pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BarnwoodUSA Rustic 8x10 Inch Picture Frame 1 1/2 Inch Wide - 100% Reclaimed Wood, Weathered Gray; Brand: BarnwoodUSA; Review: Got this to surround a picture my daughter did for Mother's Day. It looks perfect with it. I'm very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chainmate CM-24SSP 24-Inch Survival Pocket Chain Saw With Pouch; Brand: Chain-Mate; Review: small and compact and so far durable for what we've tested.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UST Waterproof Match Case, Yellow; Brand: UST; Review: It's a match case. No matches. But it works. So make sure you get matches.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown Sporting Goods Set of 12 Soft Orange Disc Cones with Metal Transportation Caddy; Brand: Crown Sporting Goods; Review: Very useful and helpful. I especially appreciate the stand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Franklin Sports Recreational Badminton/Volleyball Set; Brand: Franklin Sports; Review: We have set this up for two summers in a row and they're a lot of fun. It's more durable than we expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thrive On Wellness Thick Exercise Mat with Carry Strap - BEST Comfort on Hips, Knees, Spine and Joints,; Brand: Thrive On Wellness; Review: I originally bought this mat for my 6'2'' husband. He appreciated it and enjoyed it... for about a week. Now I use it because it is so much softer than mine and longer, so it allows so many more stretches. I also have been using it for a camping mat and it works very well there too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STELLE Girls' Ultra Soft Pro Dance Tight/Ballet Transition Tight (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: These make my daughter's dance classes so much easier going between ballet and acrobatics very quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Kramer Bussel Page; Review: If you're a fan of M/f D/s short stories, this book is a must read. I especially loved the story of the successful businesswoman coming home from a long trip to serve her master.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yes, Sir: Erotic Stories of Female Submission; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Kramer Bussel Page; Review: I've been a fan of Rachel Kramer Bussel since I read her book He's on Top. She finds a great combination of stories, from heavy to sweet and romantic, all in the context of D/s. Can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Undercover (Federation Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Dane Page; Review: I love Lauren Dane's books, the Chase brothers were amazingly hot. This book is no different. Ash and Brandt are both dominant men who love Sera but she's not in their class. It's an appealing story for those like me who love to see the underdog win. Plus the sex between all three was not only hot but well written. I can't wait for the next book in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Meditation Beginner's Bible: How To Meditate To Relieve Stress, Find Inner Peace and Live Happier; Author: Visit Amazon's Tai Morello Page; Review: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I'm pretty new to meditation so I found this book to be easy to read and the techniques to be very helpful and doable. If you're already meditating you probably won't get much out of this than you already know, but it's a great book for beginners just starting out on their meditation journey. I will certainly continue mine because of this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Next of Sin; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Gordon Page; Review: I was provided a free copy for an honest review. Book started out a bit slow but built up with some suspenseful scenes and the ending was one I didn't see coming. Definitely a must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 6 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arrested Development: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 5 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lucy Show: The Lost Episodes Marathon: Vol. 1 (1962); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 9 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 8 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hocus Pocus (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PCU (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Police Academy: Special Edition (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid Part II (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Great Outdoors (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Son in Law (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Empire Records: Remix! Special Fan Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boomerang (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strangers with Candy: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurel Canyon (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Basketball Diaries (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Could Happen to You (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Bronx Tale (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Genius (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rugrats Movie (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: Uncensored (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shots! (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Can't Buy Me Love (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simon Birch (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Head of State (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: First Cut (Not Theatrical Version) (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Word Wars (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Benny and Joon (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mom (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Still Smokin (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Door to Door (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Naked Gun (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entourage: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: She's All That (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Land Before Time (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle Worker (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World 2 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Vol. 1: Seasons 1-2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When a Man Loves a Woman (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bachelor Party (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coneheads (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VZ Grips Operator II Magwell Full Size Gun Grip; Brand: VZ Grips; Review: These are simply put, the best grips available on the market! They are designed great, give a very good grip, they will prevent any slipping of your grip in any conditions (wet, dry, mud, snow, oily hands) and they look fantastic while doing it! The white in the zebra pattern is bright, but it contrasts very well with both stainless and blued/ black coated pistols. I recommend the thumb notch cut, it makes for much easier magazine release access. If you find they are too aggressive or if you have sensitive hands, take some fine grit sand paper and take them down a bit. I feel they are perfect as is. There is simply nothing negative I can say about them, if your on the fence about ordering these don't be... They are worth every penny!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galco Combat Master Belt Holster for Ceska Zbrojovka CZ75B 9mm; Brand: Galco Gunleather; Review: Excellent holster, fits like a glove, and looks good doing it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Steel Rifleman's Cordura Sheath; Brand: Cold Steel; Review: Separated in a week.... Not what I was expecting at all...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Benchmade - Fixed Adamas 375 Knife, Drop-Point; Brand: Benchmade; Review: Excellent knife! Tears through 2in line, and holds a good edge. I will have this knife for a long time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tough 1 Nylon Padded Halter with Satin Hardware; Brand: Tough 1; Review: It states pony size, so I figured 200-300 lbs. The pony size is 400-600 lbs... way to big for my little pony... needs to have weight description with sizes! Very disappointed with that but it was a nice halter if it wasn't for the size.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Avanti Hotel; City: Palm Springs Greater Palm Springs California; Review: The Avanti is a dog friendly hotel and was very welcoming to our dog. It's a small hotel on a quiet cul de sac, within walking distance of the Palm Springs Uptown District. The room includes a kitchen and a back patio. Breakfast and happy hour around the pool makes this feel like a B&B. The hotel provides lots of unexpected extras....a refrigerator by the pool with cold drinks, free snacks in the rooms mini bar, margaritas by the pool, and more. We'll stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tuscany A St Giles Signature Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: My husband and I stayed at the Tuscany for 5 nights. The room is very large. The bed and pillows are very comfortable. We stayed on the 4th floor, rear; and the room was very quiet. We couldn't hear any street noise. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. Grand Central Station is very nearby. We'd recommend this hotel to both business travelers and tourists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiger House; City: Hudson New York; Review: My husband and I just got back from a 5 night stay. The owners were away and the inn was in the capable hands of Donald. Donald picked us up at the train station and gave us a short tour of Hudson, pointing out places of interest, and to eat. Our room on the first floor was spacious and quiet. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Donald made great suggestions for lunch & dinner, and entertainment. He even brought us a tray with silver and plates on a night we just decided to bring in a pizza and salad. Even though the owners were away, wonderful breakfasts were provided by a local friend and his wife who came in to cook. The inn is well situated just two blocks back from the main street, for browsing Hudson on foot, with many places to eat and shop nearby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sant Joan De Binissaida; City: Es Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: The staff and setting make this a special stay. The view of the sea from the Suite and Jr. Suite in the house is lovely. The location is less than 10 minutes from the charming harbor of Es Castell where there are many restaurants. You can catch a water taxi to Mahon or take one to tour the waterfront. If you like to walk, the property backs up onto the Cami de Cavalls, an ancient horse/walking path, that encircles the island. The town of Mahon is less than 15 minutes by car. Five minutes away is the the Bodega Binifadet and restaurant....very good. Beautiful beaches are a short drive away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K K Hotel Picasso; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The K&K Picasso is located in El Born. The neighborhood has narrow alleys that are fun to explore. Lots of restaurants and shops, but not the throngs of people like you find on Las Ramblas or Passeig de Gracia. This feels more like a genuine neighborhood, not one catering to throngs of tourists. Across the street is Cuitadella Parc...great for morning walks or runs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Homewood Suites Tulsa South; City: Broken Arrow Oklahoma; Review: The breakfast was the only downside to our stay. The rooms were great and there was plenty of space to spread out. The location was perfect for highway access to travel. There were several choices for shopping and restaurants nearby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing; City: Branson Missouri; Review: We have stated here three times in the past and have always been overly impressed, but not this time. Let me start by saying that the hotel staff comped one nights stay and was very apologetic over our issues. Our main issue was cleanliness. The whole condo was dirty and the AC had issues. The overall stay was good and the location is perfect. Quick note: you can swim at either hotel (the Promenade or the Convention Center) just ask. The CC has a great outdoor pool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn St Louis Galleria; City: Richmond Heights Saint Louis Missouri; Review: This is an older Residence Inn, the kind with outside doors (more motel than hotel). That being said the room was well taken care of although the outside and building maintenance were a bit run down. The front desk staff was friendly and the free breakfast was good. It's about two blocks from the Galleria and half a block from a Metro train stop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn St Louis O Fallon; City: O Fallon Missouri; Review: This is a fairly new hotel. The rooms are well appointed and spacious. We loved having the kitchen. Tip: If you need to be in the West part of St. Louis this is the place to be. The hotel is located right off of the 40/64 exchange and next door to a Cracker Barrel and a QT (there's also a liquor store across the street).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City; City: Kansas City Kansas; Review: We've been to the GWL in Texas a dozen times and while this doesn't compare size wise the kids (and adults) had a blast. The hotel is conveniently located next to a very new outlet mall with plenty of shopping and dining (plus a movie theater). If avoid the food inside the hotel it's mediocre and over priced. I would however advise that you purchase at least one paw pass for $70 it covers a lot of extras you will use during your stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Chefs Reveal the 33 Items They Always Buy at the Grocery Store; Abstract: These 33 culinary superstars are more than capable of preparing many of the items on this list, but sometimes they just don't feel like it.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Joe Flacco criticizes Broncos coaches as 'afraid to lose' after Colts' comeback; Abstract: Joe Flacco made it clear he thought the Broncos weren't aggressive enough when playing with a lead late in Sunday's loss to the Colts.; Category: sports
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida; Abstract: A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.; Category: news
Title: Top 10 Highest Priced Cars Sold At DC Solar Scam Auction; Abstract: Here are the top 10 highest priced vehicles that were sold off from the largest single car collection that the U.S. Marshals Service has ever sold.; Category: autos
Title: Fact Checker: Trump's shiny new talking point about income growth; Abstract: The president is touting numbers that favorably compare his record to Obama and Bush, but he's cherry-picking the data.; Category: news
Title: McConnell, McCarthy not notified ahead of Baghdadi raid; Abstract: The top two Republicans on Capitol Hill say they were not notified by the administration ahead of the weekend raid that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) separately told reporters on Monday that they were not given a heads up - a day after Democrats criticized President Trump for failing to notify them. "I wasn't, but I...; Category: news
Title: The 13 Most Fun-to-Drive SUVs Under $50,000; Abstract: How to get practicality without sacrificing fun; Category: autos
Title: Patriots reportedly release kicker Mike Nugent; Abstract: Related: NFL trade deadline tracker: Patriots rumors, news, instant analysis; Category: sports
Title: Who Is on the Masked Singer Season 2? The Ultimate Guide to the Stars Under Those Masks; Abstract: The Masked Singer's second season is under way, you guys!; Category: tv
Title: John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77; Abstract: John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died; Category: tv
Title: All the Shows Hoping to Be the Next Game of Thrones; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Brian Tarantina, 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and 'Gilmore Girls' Actor, Dies at 60; Abstract: Brian Tarantina, an actor who was known for his roles on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Gilmore Girls," was found dead on Saturday morning. He was 60. Tarantina was found in his New York City apartment by the NYPD, a police spokesperson confirms to TheWrap. The cause of death is unknown. "On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at approximately 0040 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an unconscious male inside of 353 West 51 Street, apartment 11,...; Category: movies
Title: She Fought for Muslim Women. Then She Was Found Dead.; Abstract: Ola Salem was, by all accounts, fearless. As a teenager, she stood up to the managers of an amusement park after she was not allowed on rides because she was wearing a head scarf.; Category: news
Title: Tom Brady explains why he's angry at this point in the football season; Abstract: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn't happy on Monday morning. That much was clear when he logged on for his call with WEEI sports radio. But he wasn't sad, even if he sounded a little down after his team's 37-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. "I'm more angry. I'm just an angry football I'm like an angry during football season. It's always kind of at a boil just below boil. It doesn't take much to push me over the...; Category: sports
Title: New Movies and TV Shows You'll Be Able to Cozy Up With on Netflix in November; Abstract: Movie watchers divide themselves into two camps when November rolls around: those who aren't ready to stop watching all the horror flicks that creeped them out around Halloween, and those who can't wait to dive into cheesy holiday movie season.; Category: movies
Title: Texas inmate set to be executed for 2002 strangling death; Abstract: A white supremacist gang member on Texas' death row faces execution Wednesday evening for strangling a woman nearly 20 years ago over fears she would alert police about his drug operation. Justen Hall, 38, was condemned for the October 2002 slaying of Melanie Billhartz.; Category: news
Title: Before his execution, a death row inmate told his victim's family he forgives them; Abstract: Charles Rhines, who was convicted of murder in the brutal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in 1992, was executed in South Dakota Monday, the state's attorney general said, after the Supreme Court denied a last-ditch appeal of his case.; Category: news
Title: Here Are the Biggest Deals We're Anticipating for Black Friday; Abstract: The Black Friday deals for 2019 have already begun leaking out. Get a sneak peek at what to expect from popular retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. Browse our guide and use it to plan your attack for the biggest shopping event of the year.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Bootcamp Classes Helped This Guy Get Ripped in His 40s; Abstract: For anyone looking to get back into shape (or for the first time), Kwabena Miller says the key is to create a vision of who you want to become. And he did it.; Category: health
Title: Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38; Abstract: Charles Rogers, the former Michigan State football star whom the Detroit Lions selected with the second overall pick in 2003 NFL draft, has died.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Onitsuka Tiger Women's Serrano Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I'm happy with these shoes, they are cute and colorful! I might have ordered a half size up as they just fit but not uncomfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bed Stu Women's Shuffle Mary Jane Flat; Brand: ; Review: I have these shoes in both brown and black. I love the worn and distressed look while not looking cheap. They are comfortable but need to mold to your feet a bit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Threadrock Big Girls' Petal Protection (Flower Girl) Youth T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Nice and bright! Very cute and affordable presents for my flower girls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gioberti Boys Flat Front Dress Pants; Brand: ; Review: The pants are nice but are a larger fit than described. I had to buy a smaller size for both of my nephews.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Sleepwear 100% Cotton Robe; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful dark purple color. Nice soft jersey feel. I used it in the hospital when I had my daughter and now use it more than any robe prior at home. Perfect weight without feeling hot or bulky.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindred Bravely Davy Ultra Soft Maternity & Nursing Pajamas Sleepwear Set; Brand: ; Review: Very soft and comfortable! Love these pajamas. Wearing them even after finishing nursing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zutano Favorite Unisex Cotton Booties Stay On Cute Shoes for Baby Boys or Girls; Brand: ; Review: These are our fifth pair of Zutanos for our 9 month old. They are a warm and cozy during the fall and winter months. The snap means that they will not come off easily. Until our baby is ready for actual shoes, these are a great alternative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Baby Girls' Microfleece; Brand: ; Review: Nice quality and a warm, cozy footie for cold winter days. We are always happy with our Carters purchases!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robeez Girls' Mary Jane Soft Soles; Brand: ; Review: These shoes were adorable but unfortunately even sizing down, they were still way too big on my baby. I ended up returning them because by the time they fit her, she will be moving onto more sturdy walking shoes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Girls' Toddler 1 Piece Fleece Sleepwear; Brand: ; Review: Carters seems to be very accurate in reference to my child's size and age. As usual, an adorable pattern and great fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: pediped Jake Originals Sneaker (Infant/Toddler); Brand: pediped; Review: These shoes are absolutely adorable! We have received numerous compliments on them. They are light weight and easy to put on/take off. I highly recommend them for crawlers and standers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robeez Kids' Sunshine Espadrille-K Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Very cute to finish off summer outfits but they run VERY large.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stride Rite Dakota Sneaker (Toddler); Brand: ; Review: Adorable for our new walker! They are bright and very well made. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Girls' Toddler 1 Piece Fleece Sleepwear; Brand: ; Review: As usual, Carters to the rescue! Our baby lived in these throughout the winter. They are practical, soft and fit perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Baby Girls' Dotted Footie (Baby); Brand: ; Review: As usual, Carters to the rescue! Our baby lived in these throughout the winter. They are practical, soft and fit perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy USA Women's Cotton Mary Jane Shoes Ballerina Ballet Flats Shoes; Brand: Easy USA; Review: Love these simple shoes! They are comfortable and classic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIG OSHI Baby Girls' "Toe Bow" Mary Jane Booties - 001; Brand: Big Oshi; Review: Adorable and affordable shoes for my daughters Christening. Glad we went with these and they didn't break the bank.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S-ZONE Vintage Genuine Leather Tote Shoulder Bag Handbag Big Large Capacity Upgraded Version; Brand: ; Review: I was nervous buying a leather tote online but this exceeded my expectations. It's a bit shinier than the picture but not by a lot. I was satisfied with quality of the bag and the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox (Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: Our favorite shoes for our toddler! She can't untie them once double knotted. They get tons of compliments!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHEEC SoleHugger Secret 2.0 - Guaranteed NO SHOW Women's Sock (NEW VERSION) - 4 Pairs; Brand: Sheec; Review: Finally a ped that actually hides inside my flats! My pinky toe did slip out once but otherwise I am super happy with how low these socks are. They are perfect for a long day of work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox (Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: Our favorite shoes for our toddler! She can't untie them once double knotted. They get tons of compliments!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Kids' Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox (Infant/Toddler); Brand: ; Review: Our favorite shoes for our toddler! She can't untie them once double knotted. They get tons of compliments!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jacobson Hat Company Black Velvet Antenna Headband; Brand: Jacobson Hat Company; Review: Perfect fit for my butterfly wings. The antenna are velvety and easy to position.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amscan Little Stinger Baby Infant Costume - Newborn; Brand: Amscan; Review: A cute and adorable costume and fit my 16 month old well but I couldn't stand all of the tiny glitter that got everywhere! I would recommend it if you don't mind the glitter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CHuangQi Mouse Ears Solid Black and RoseRed Bow Headband for Boys and Girls Birthday Party or Celebrations (Pack of; Brand: CHuangQi; Review: We bought these for a toddler birthday party. They are not the most high quality ears that you will find but the for the price and the number of ears that you receive they are worth it. I'm happy with the purchase as they added another layer of whimsy to our party.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Foxnovo Mini Cabinet Hinges Connectors - 30pcs (Golden); Brand: Foxnovo; Review: perfect, They are just the right size for small things that i make that need such small hinges, they are made well didn't bend when i applied them comes with their tiny screw to fasten them Even though I received this for free/discount and in no way has caused me to produce a positive or negative review is solely based upon experience with product.Foxnovo Mini Cabinet Hinges Connectors - 30pcs (Golden); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 for 15 - Follow Me MAGNETIC SCREEN DOOR – mesh door using magnets - lets fresh air; Brand: Darrson; Review: The screen is great cross breeze bo bugs, holds up pretty good even with the wind, went up easy, was easy to instal, but be-careful with any kind of screen it tends to tear I was lucky enough it didn't happen to me, but its great to just have the fresh air in our home on days its not 99 degres Even though I received this for free/discount and in no way has caused me to produce a positive or negative review is solely based upon experience with product.2 for 30 / 3 for 40 - Follow Me MAGNETIC SCREEN DOOR - mesh door using magnets - lets fresh air in, keeps bugs out - uses magnets - PET SCREEN DOOR - Air Curtain; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Twigz Free Standing Toilet Paper Holder – Spare Roll Storage for Bathroom, Bronze; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Pictures doesn't say much, but when i received this I was shocked Absolutely beautiful, strongly made, love the design in it, Holds about 4-5 rolls depends on the Ply; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Picniva Dance Love Sing Live Wall Quotes Decal Removable Stickers Decor Vinyl Art; Brand: Picniva; Review: wasn't happy with the decal, it stuck to the paper as i gently tried taking it apart it ended up tearing and lost the entire decal so loss to me; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shower Head, YAWALL Handheld Shower Head with High Pressure 5-Spray Adjustable hand Shower head at bathroom for Adults,; Brand: YAWALL; Review: Not a bad shower head, works great no further drips other than what is suppose to come out, made very well, and does exactly as the description appeared to say,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edison light bulb – 6 Pack – The Zilker - 40 Watt Bulb - Choose from many other; Brand: Austin Light Co.; Review: if you want amazing looking light these Edison light bulbs are the one, such beautiful light it brings, there not not your every day light bulbs, brings such a sparkling type of light into your home, Even though I received this for free/discount and in no way has caused me to produce a positive or negative review is solely based upon experience with productEdison light bulb - 6 Pack - The Capital - 60 Watt Bulb - Choose from many other designs. Inspired by Thomas Edison these incandescent filament style bulbs provide retro vintage light ambiance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Faswin Heavy Duty Bike Storage Hooks Set, 6-Pack; Brand: Faswin; Review: WOW, these hooks are strong, the hold not only Bikes, but extension cords, held my weed-wacker up. These defiantly came in handy in my Garage they are strong, screwed in easy with no bendingI received this for free/discount and in no way has caused me to produce a positive or negative review is solely based upon experience with product Faswin Heavy Duty Bike Hooks Set, 6-Pack; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Schlage F40ACC619 Accent Privacy Lever, Satin Nickel; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: Excellent quality, and I plan on purchasing more when our basement project is finished. Best locks we've ever had, will use them in our next house as well...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schlage F40ACC620 Acc 620 Accent F40 Flat Wave Reversible Door Lever Lockset, Solid, Antique Pewter; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: Excellent quality, and I plan on purchasing more when our basement project is finished. Best locks we've ever had, will use them in our next house as well...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schlage F10 Acc 716 Accent Hall and Closet Lever, Aged Bronze; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: Excellent quality, and I plan on purchasing more when our basement project is finished. Best locks we've ever had, will use them in our next house as well...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LE 2W Super Bright MR11 LED Bulbs, Not Dimmable, Equal to 30W Halogen Bulb, 12VAC/DC, Narrow Beam, Warm; Brand: ; Review: Fantastic brightness and color temp. Color temp is hard to match properly on LED bulbs, but these guys did it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elkay Quartz Classic ELGUS3322RBQ0 Bisque Single Bowl Undermount Sink,Elkay,ELGUS3322RBQ0" />; Brand: Elkay; Review: We love this sink. Its surprisingly light weight, and easy to maintain. Don't get the Elkay "matching" drain cover (sparkly), its just a cover to an existing chrome one. I went to Home Depot and got an actual black disposal drain for a better match.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delta Faucet Trinsic Single-Handle Kitchen Sink Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer and Magnetic Docking Spray Head, Champagne Bronze 9159-CZ-DST; Brand: DELTA FAUCET; Review: We love the modern look of this faucet, but three major design flaws: First, if its not mounted in the center-back of the sink, the hose won't reach. We mounted ours on the far right, since our sink's drain is on the right side. There IS NO extender to turn it from a 6' hose into the necessary 10' hose. Second, there is no stop to the rotation of the head. It can spin around 360 degrees. For us, that means we can spin it into our living room (via a pass-through in front of the sink). There is nothing preventing the head from stopping at, say, 80 degrees rotation. One would think.... Well, you get the picture. Third, we have a cat that tends to turn it on when she walks by it. We found out it has a 5-minute (non-adjustable) auto-shutoff. 5 minutes? Really? Combined with problem number two (above), that 5 minute delay would have flooded our living room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterno Home Landscape Wire Splice Connector, Black; Brand: Sterno Home; Review: Warning - if you're not using the same size wire on both ends, this coupler isn't for you. Had 12g and 14g Using the 12g as a feeder, and the 12g prevented the locking mechanism from lowering enough to bite into the 14g reliably. Ultimately had to return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cable 552690408 Cci 55269-04-08 Low Voltage Outdoor Wire, 12 Awg, 250 Ft, 250-Feet; Brand: Coleman Cable; Review: What can I say - its wire, it worked well. 'Nuff said. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lava the Original 14.5-Inch Silver Base Lamp with Yellow Wax in Blue Liquid; Brand: Lava Lite; Review: Thats where the '70s went.... Still very relaxing to watch. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise by Sterno Home Low Voltage aluminum 20W Bollard, bronze (Quick clip connector, Halogen MR11 bulb - INCLUDE; Brand: Sterno Home; Review: Highly recommend for walkway. In fact, dumped the bulbs that came with them and used "warm white" LED MR11's, for low energy consumption. Ours are also on a dimmer and tied into the home automation system. Whats really great is, they're big enough to actually take an MR16, which is OK if you're using LED because the heat output is low. So, we got remote-controlled RGB MR16 bulbs. Now you can walk up to each head with a remote and turn it on as whatever color you want. Very cool for holidays. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise by Sterno Home 50 ft. 14 SPT-2w wire gauge Low voltage outdoor landscape lighting cable (Copper; Brand: Sterno Home; Review: Its wire - it did the job. Not much more to say. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Lighting Outlet Faceted C7 Christmas Lights | Multicolored LED Light Bulbs Holiday Decoration; Brand: Holiday Lighting Outlet; Review: Really doesn't put out as much light as you'd need. If it were double brightness, they'd be great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lava Lite 2111 14.5-Inch Classic Lava Lamp, Red Wax/Yellow Liquid; Brand: Schylling; Review: Thats where the '70s went.... Still very relaxing to watch. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1X LED GU10 6W = 40W Dimmable Day white 5000K; Brand: ; Review: Potential buyer, beware... I purchased these in mid-October, 2012 - a 20-pack to replace all the track lighting heads in our house. Shortly after purchase, we had one bulb begin to fail (flicker non-stop, then eventually fail to light). The seller replaced it. A few months later, two others failed - again, replaced by the seller. About 6 months later a fourth one failed - also replaced by the seller. The above represents a 20% failure rate during the warranty period. So, when a 5th one failed in late October and I tried to work with the seller to just replace all the bulbs with something (hopefully) more reliable, they refused, stating it was out of warranty. By a couple weeks at this point, but still out of warranty. Ongoing failures from the beginning, and with the latest failure bringing the failure rate to 25%, these bulbs are not reliable, and the seller appears to count on them failing outside of warranty. I was willing to give their "second generation" bulbs a shot, hoping they were more reliable, but they didn't want to do the right thing. I have contacted Amazon about this, but I'm guessing there's nothing that can be done, so my only shot is to let others know my experience and decide for themselves. Simply put - the bulbs claim they can run for 50,000 hours, but they'll probably never make it that long because other circuitry fails in them before the LEDs can burn out. Try your luck on the second generation ones - you've got a better shot of them being more reliable, but also keep in mind the seller is incredibly strict in their warranty and will not do the "right thing" when there's a loophole.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: NBC News President Hits Back at Ronan Farrow's Book: "We Have No Secrets and Nothing to Hide"; Abstract: "There is no evidence of any reports of [Matt] Lauer's misconduct before his firing, no settlements, no 'hush money,'" says Noah Oppenheim in a lengthy and detailed staff memo ahead of Tuesday's release of 'Catch and Kill.'; Category: news
Title: Former Deadliest Catch Star Jerod Sechrist Arrested, Charged with Heroin Possession; Abstract: Deadliest Catch: Jerod Sechrist Charged with Heroin Possession; Category: tv
Title: The decisions that have backfired on the Yankees in the ALCS; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Rosie O'Donnell: Barbara Walters Isn't 'Up to Speaking to People' Right Now; Abstract: Rosie O'Donnell: Barbara Walters Isn't 'Up to Speaking to People' Right Now; Category: tv
Title: Illegal vapes traced to California woman who was CBD pioneer; Abstract: CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) Some of the people rushing to emergency rooms thought the CBD vape they inhaled would help like a gentle medicine. Others puffed it for fun. What the vapors delivered instead was a jolt of synthetic marijuana, and with it an intense high of hallucinations and even seizures.; Category: news
Title: 2020 Dems dismiss Hillary Clinton's attacks, rally to Tulsi Gabbard's defense over Russia accusation; Abstract: A growing number of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are rallying to Tulsi Gabbard's defense after Hillary Clinton "smeared" her as a "Russian asset."; Category: news
Title: Mariska Hargitay definitely remembers getting fired from a Power Rangers movie; Abstract: Mariska Hargitay was fired from Power Rangers movie; Category: tv
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Maryland AG sues Kushner apartment company, alleging thousands of violations while renting rodent-infested units; Abstract: Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has sued an apartment management company owned by senior White House adviser and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner, alleging it routinely used "unfair or deceptive" rental practices while running rodent-infested apartments in Baltimore and the surrounding region.; Category: news
Title: Can You Find the Ghost Hidden Among the Skeletons in This Tricky Brainteaser?; Abstract: The tiny ghost blends in really well with all of the skeleton skulls. Are your eyes good enough to spot it?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Demi Moore Names Male Co-Star Who Didn't Deserve to Make More Money Than Her; Abstract: During a game of "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," James Corden also shared why rapper Rick Ross was the worst 'The Late Late Show' guest.; Category: tv
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Trump records 'strongly corroborate' sex assault claims, accuser says; Abstract: President Trump's own records "strongly corroborate" the sexual assault accusations of Summer Zervos and belie the president's denials, a new court filing states; Category: news
Title: Dog The Bounty Hunter Is Cutting Out White Foods After His Recent Health Scare; Abstract: Dog real name Duane Chapman is taking steps to make sure he's not part of the 15% of people diagnosed with pulmonary embolism who die as a result of it.; Category: health
Title: Dad Lied About 4-Year-Old's Role In Double Shooting: Report; Abstract: Authorities say a Milwaukee man blamed a double-shooting on his 4-year-old daughter, then changed his story to the more truthful version once police warned him about the charges he would be up against if he continued his tale.; Category: news
Title: Look of the Day; Abstract: Katie's closet is filled with simple-yet-sexy sweaters (remember her cardigan?) and this light brown knit, which showed a bit of shoulder, is no...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump's visit to Chicago creates stir before he even arrives; Abstract: President Donald Trump's visit to Chicago is stirring up a tempest even before he arrives in the city that he's repeatedly derided as the poster child of urban violence and dysfunctional Democratic politics.; Category: news
Title: Fact Checker: Trump's shiny new talking point about income growth; Abstract: The president is touting numbers that favorably compare his record to Obama and Bush, but he's cherry-picking the data.; Category: news
Title: Robert Evans, 'Chinatown' Producer and Paramount Chief, Dies at 89; Abstract: Robert Evans, the Paramount executive who produced "Chinatown" and "Urban Cowboy" and whose life became as melodramatic and jaw-dropping as any of his films, died on Saturday night. He was 89. Even though Hollywood history is filled with colorful characters, few can match the tale of Evans, whose life would seem far-fetched if it were; Category: movies
Title: A wellness influencer told her Instagram followers that shampoo causes weight gain, but nutrition experts are calling her comments 'madness'; Abstract: Her post raises concerns of "fear-mongering," according to one expert. And that the lack of regulation on social media is a growing problem.; Category: health
Title: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Makes Me Diabetic, Depressed and Sick; Abstract: It's hard to feel normal when you wake up at 4 p.m. every day. According to conventional wisdom, going to bed early and waking up with the birds is a mere matter of habit and will power. This misconception is widespread, even among doctors. And for a long time, I believed it.; Category: health
Title: 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: 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: Help! My Daughter Stole My Granddaughter's College Fund.; Abstract: She refuses to say where the money went.; Category: lifestyle
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: Jorge Masvidal earns BMF title amid epic 2019, calls out Canelo Alvarez; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: President Donald Trump gets mixed reaction at UFC 244 in historic milestone for MMA; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Patriots wanted a test. Now, they need some answers; Abstract: The first quarter was the worst the Patriots had played all season.; Category: sports
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: All the details on Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney's honeymoon, plus more news; Abstract: Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney honeymoon in Indonesia, plus more celebrity news for Nov. 7, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Kristen Stewart is planning to propose to her girlfriend, plus more celeb love life news for early November 2019; Abstract: Keanu Reeves and girlfriend go public, Kylie Jenner's relationship with Drake turns romantic, Reba McEntire, Nina Dobrev and Ian Ziering end relationships.; Category: entertainment
Title: Meghan McCain confronts Trump Jr.: 'You and your family have hurt a lot of people'; Abstract: Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, defended his family after "View" co-host Meghan McCain suggested they were responsible for the lack of "character" in American politics.; Category: news
Title: The economic picture is darkening in states critical to Trump's reelection bid; Abstract: A closer look at key battleground states could spell trouble for the candidate, whose populist economic proposals have been central to his campaign.; Category: finance
Title: 'The bridge has definitely been burned': Williams says Redskins have smeared him in aftermath of cancer diagnosis; Abstract: Seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams won't play for the Redskins this season, and his future with the team is unclear.; Category: sports
Title: Rip Taylor's Cause of Death Revealed, Memorial Service Scheduled for Later This Month; Abstract: The comedian died at the age of 84 last month.; Category: tv | mind |
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Title: How a major farm lender left a trail of defaults and lawsuits; Abstract: How a major U.S. farm lender left a trail of defaults, lawsuits; Category: finance
Title: Prince William Is "Worried" About Prince Harry After Emotional TV Interview; Abstract: A royal source told the BBC that Meghan and Harry are "in a fragile place."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Burger King's new 'Ghost Whopper' is here to haunt your Halloween order; Abstract: The Ghost Whopper will be available at 10 select restaurants beginning Oct. 24. The only thing scarier than Burger King's new Ghost Whopper is the thought of having no Whoppers at all.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Zooey Deschanel's Estranged Husband Jacob Pechenik Files for Divorce; Abstract: The couple announced their separation in September.; Category: tv
Title: Activists hope answers about 1946 lynchings will bring "healing"; Abstract: Two black couples were murdered in Georgia in 1946, but no one was ever charged; Category: news
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: Channing Tatum, Jessie J look smitten in Pacific Park date selfies, plus more news; Abstract: Channing Tatum poses for selfies with Jessie J after filing to bifurcate his divorce from Jenna Dewan. Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 22, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Inside Megyn Kelly's Fight Against NBC Amid New Matt Lauer Allegations; Abstract: Inside Megyn Kelly's Fight Against NBC Amid New Matt Lauer Allegations; Category: tv
Title: A man was pulled over for drunk driving but he really had a condition that made his gut produce booze; Abstract: Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare disorder caused when yeast colonizes in the gut, brewing alcohol and causing drunkenness without drinking.; Category: health
Title: Singer Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars: 'None of My Clothes Fit'; Abstract: Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars; Category: tv
Title: The Best Pumpkin Patch to Visit in Your State; Abstract: Start planning your trip now.; Category: travel
Title: Kate Middleton Takes Prince George and Princess Charlotte Halloween Shopping at Local Supermarket; Abstract: Kate Middleton Takes George and Charlotte Halloween Shopping; Category: lifestyle
Title: We Found the Best Bakery in Every State; Abstract: Fresh bread, crisp pastry, frosted cakes. Your heart beats a little faster when you enter a bakery! Our Field Editors helped us find the best bakery in every state for hand-crafted baked goods.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Dog The Bounty Hunter Is Cutting Out White Foods After His Recent Health Scare; Abstract: Dog real name Duane Chapman is taking steps to make sure he's not part of the 15% of people diagnosed with pulmonary embolism who die as a result of it.; Category: health
Title: Dad Lied About 4-Year-Old's Role In Double Shooting: Report; Abstract: Authorities say a Milwaukee man blamed a double-shooting on his 4-year-old daughter, then changed his story to the more truthful version once police warned him about the charges he would be up against if he continued his tale.; Category: news
Title: Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma Wish Daughter Happy 1st Birthday: We're 'So Lucky'; Abstract: Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma Wish Daughter Happy 1st Birthday: We're 'So Lucky'; Category: tv
Title: Popeyes quietly launched a new pumpkin pie and it's the best fast-food dessert I've ever tasted; Abstract: Popeyes still doesn't have the chicken sandwich, but it does have a delicious new deep-fried pumpkin and cream cheese pie. Run, don't walk.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Rich Kids' Stars Morgan Stewart and Brendan Fitzpatrick to Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage; Abstract: ET confirmed earlier this month that Fitzpatrick is now dating 'Bachelor' alum Amanda Stanton.; Category: tv
Title: You Have to Try These Famous Sandwiches in Every State; Abstract: Whether it's a classic Jewish or Italian deli or a new-school artisanal shop, you can rest assured that your sandwich will be made with the best ingredients at these delicatessens, where creations feature traditional fixings such as pastrami and corned beef, as well as offbeat options including pheasant and kalua pork.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Queen Elizabeth Has Someone on Staff Break in Her Shoes Before Wearing Them; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Has Her Shoes Broken in Before Wearing Them; Category: lifestyle
Title: 12 Surprising Things You Should Never Clean with Water; Abstract: Wait! Before you fill up your cleaning bucket with good old H2O, think first about what you plan on cleaning. Though water may be your go-to for cleanup, it can damage or shorten the life of certain furnishings and fixtures. Read on to find out which household objects should never be subjected to water.; Category: lifestyle
Title: This fast food chain has the best fries, according to customers; Abstract: We asked our readers who has the best fries in all of fast food, and Five Guys' fries snatched the potato cake right from McDonald's greasy grasp.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: A couple's attempt to re-create a picture-perfect engagement photo with a bottle of Champagne totally backfired, but the result is going viral; Abstract: Alyssa Snodsmith, 24, and Collin Hewett, 23, shared their failed attempt to recreate a Pinterest picture for their engagement photo.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A wellness influencer told her Instagram followers that shampoo causes weight gain, but nutrition experts are calling her comments 'madness'; Abstract: Her post raises concerns of "fear-mongering," according to one expert. And that the lack of regulation on social media is a growing problem.; Category: health
Title: Which Royal Wore It Best?; Abstract: Consider this classiest version of "who wore it best?" you've ever read.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Cheesecake Factory Is Giving Out FREE Slices Of Reese's And Hershey's Cheesecake For Halloween; Abstract: Trick-or-cheese.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Family of slain ISIS hostage says they secretly met with her captors in Iraq; Abstract: Kayla Mueller, a humanitarian worker from Arizona, was held captive, tortured and killed by ISIS.; Category: news
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: America's best inexpensive steakhouses; Abstract: Most steakhouses are far outside most people's price range, but there are plenty of steakhouses that are downright affordable.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Taylor Swift can't shake 'Shake It Off' copyright suit reinstated by federal court panel; Abstract: A federal appeals court panel Monday reinstated a dismissed copyright lawsuit claiming Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" infringed on an earlier song.; Category: music
Title: Airline Passenger Faked Pregnancy by Stuffing Items Under Dress to Avoid Baggage Fee; Abstract: Woman Caught Faking Pregnancy to Avoid Baggage Fee; Category: travel
Title: Opinion: After roller-coaster decade, Nationals' Stephen Strasburg can become legend in World Series Game 6; Abstract: Taken No. 1 overall in 2009, Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has gone through ups and downs but can cement legacy in Game 6 of the World Series.; Category: sports
Title: 15 things you shouldn't wait until Black Friday to buy; Abstract: By clicking one of our links you're supporting our labs and our independence, as we may earn a small share of revenue. Recommendations are separate from any business incentives. Every November, shoppers lose it over Black Friday. Whether you're buying online or in stores, there's an intensity to shopping during this legendary retail holiday that can be overwhelming. For most people, the prospect of saving huge amounts of money on the season's...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Miranda Lambert Reveals the Real Reason Behind Her Secret Wedding: 'It's Not for Everybody Else'; Abstract: Miranda Lambert Reveals Why She Secretly Married Brendan McLoughlin; Category: music
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
Title: Sophie, Countess of Wessex Shares Her Very Personal Nickname for Her Mother-in-Law, the Queen!; Abstract: Sophie Countess of Wessex Calls Queen Elizabeth 'Mama'; Category: lifestyle
Title: Help! My Daughter Stole My Granddaughter's College Fund.; Abstract: She refuses to say where the money went.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The 50 Best One-Hit Wonders of All Time; Abstract: Not every successful artist stays successful. Here are the best one-hit wonders from the 1950s all the way through the 2000s.; Category: music
Title: Goats Munching on Vegetation Helped Save the Reagan Presidential Library in California Wildfire; Abstract: Goats Helped Save Reagan Library in California Wildfire; Category: lifestyle
Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: Bruce Willis brought Demi Moore to tears after reading her book; Abstract: Demi wasn't sure how her ex would feel about her book until he called her.; Category: movies
Title: Property Brothers' J.D. Scott Marries Annalee Belle in Vintage Theatre-Themed Wedding; Abstract: J.D. Scott is Married! Third Property Brother Ties Knot; Category: tv
Title: Pink on Why She Didn't Headline the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show After Offer; Abstract: The singer said she's no longer interested in performing at the high-profile gig.; Category: music
Title: My Doctors Told Me I Had IBS. 4 Years Later, I Found out It Was a Completely Different Disorder; Abstract: One in three women has this disorder, and it often goes undiagnosed.; Category: health
Title: 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' Kimye and Kids Rock Flintstone Halloween Costumes; Abstract: Fall family fun! Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their kids went all out with elaborate Flintstone family costumes for Halloween. "Yabba Dabba Doo!" the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 39, captioned a series of photos of herself with her children North, 6, Saint, 4, Chicago, 21 months, and Psalm, 5 months. "This family pic was such a challenge because Chicago was so scared of Dino! LOL We tried to explain and show her that it was just daddy but she didn't get the concept yet! So shout out to the photographer for editing her in & making our family Flinstones dreams come true!" While the reality star channeled Betty Rubble in a black wig and blue dress, her son looked just like Fred Flintstone. His older sister wore a red wig and all-white as Wilma Flintstone, and his younger one was all smiles as Bamm-Bamm Rubble. Kardashian held Psalm in a tiny version of the outfit. North also dressed up for Halloween with her cousin Penelope and their friend. Kourtney Kardashian's daughter, 7, rocked a long white wig and an angel-devil costume, while North was a straight devil in red fur. As for Kim, the makeup mogul debuted an extravagant Elle Woods costume, channeling Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. The Selfish author even recreated the character's iconic Harvard video essay from the 2001 movie, wearing pink and green sequined bathing suits and a pink dress, all with a blonde wig. The KKW Beauty creator has passed on her love of fashion and beauty to her daughter North. The little one loves makeup, but her dad, 42, doesn't approve. "Her dad won't let her wear it," Kim told E! News in September. "I think he had it, he changed all the rules. I'd let her wear, you know, she has a little red for Christmas, I'd let her wear a red lip, or I'd let her do one pop of something. I'd let her if she's wearing a black dress, a black lip. Kylie [Jenner] would give her all of these lip kits, so I kind of got in trouble for that. So, it's now no more makeup." The Los Angeles native opened up about their disagreement further the following month, telling the outlet: "North is trying to get in on the makeup, but she's being blocked heavily because her dad has stopped all makeup for her until she is a teenager. It's a big discussion, a big fight in the household right now but it is what's best. I think as a parent you just learn and figure it out as you go and we realized we didn't really want her to wear makeup at a young age but she sees her mom putting on lipstick and lip gloss."; Category: tv
Title: Here Are the Biggest Deals We're Anticipating for Black Friday; Abstract: The Black Friday deals for 2019 have already begun leaking out. Get a sneak peek at what to expect from popular retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. Browse our guide and use it to plan your attack for the biggest shopping event of the year.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Woman accused of embezzling from Camp Fire victim surrenders; Abstract: Investigators say the 29-year-old Oklahoma woman embezzled $63,100 in insurance money from a 75-year-old victim of California's deadliest fire ever.; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Set to Reunite This Week!; Abstract: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate, William Reunite for Remembrance Week; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'The Little Mermaid Live!': TV Review; Abstract: ABC's "hybrid format" live performance of the Disney classic spent more time replaying moments from the original film than staging a grand musical spectacular.; Category: tv
Title: 6-year-old can't contain tears of joy after meeting baby sister; Abstract: Watch as Addy meets her little sister for the very first time. Priceless!; Category: video
Title: 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: Joanna Gaines dons a gorgeous black dress for Magnolia Journal cover; Abstract: Not a Birkenstock sandal in sight!; Category: lifestyle
Title: Judge strikes down new Trump rule on religious objections; Abstract: NEW YORK (AP) A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new Trump administration rule that could open the way for more health care workers to refuse to participate in abortions or other procedures on moral or religious grounds. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said the U.S. Health and Human Services Department overstepped its authority and went beyond existing law in issuing the rule. He also said that the measure could be costly,...; Category: news
Title: Man Goes To Adoption Event And Finds His Long-Lost Dog; Abstract: Shannon McCann and Nick Pizio hadn't planned on adopting another dog.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 9 Amazing Transgender Women Who Changed History; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle | mind |
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Title: Crocs Women's Kadee Sandal Wedge; Brand: ; Review: I normally wear a size 7.5, Croc's size 7 fits better than size 8; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NuFoot Fuzzies Ballet Flats Women's Shoes, Best Foldable & Flexible Flats, Slipper Socks, Travel Slippers & Exercise Shoes, Dance; Brand: Nufoot; Review: Inked the grips...better than barefoot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shacke Pak - 4 Set Packing Cubes - Travel Organizers with Laundry Bag; Brand: Shacke; Review: Different sizes are great. Find that I don't need all four for short trips but very helpful on longer trips. Will order more as gifts for my traveling friends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Preslet Sheen Mule; Brand: ; Review: Worst pair of Clarks I've ever purchased. Shoe is very stiff, not much give in the leather so fit was extremely tight, ended up donating them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube Set - Small, Medium, Large, and Slim, Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Great for organizing and efficiently packing everything I need for my trips!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Tuvia Melon Fisherman Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Returned them, it just didn't fit right; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Baggallini Gold International Oslo Small Hobo Black Shoulder Bag; Brand: ; Review: Wish it was a bit larger, zipper compartment isn't as easy to access as I would like, zipper is a little stiff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai VHS; Brand: Forest Whitaker; Review: "Ghost Dog" is the first Jim Jarmusch movie I've seen, and it was a quirky little treat. The movie lopes along in much the same rhythm Forest Whitaker chooses for his character's walk, and the pleasure of a lope is that it may seem you're getting nowhere fast, but you are moving along and you get to notice the sights along the way. The sights in this movie set you up for at least one double-take in every scene. "Did I really see that?" "Did he really say that?" The mafia chieftans are painted with broad strokes - nobody's really that stupid, but it's their buffonery that makes them dangerous, and oddly charming. Almost every act of violence is foreshadowed by a cartoon clip that the cartoon-addicted mafiosi are watching before situations hit the fan. It would be an evening of viewing just to compare the cartoons with the live action that follows. Their code of honor certainly comes more from comic book absurdities than life. They kill each other because they are cartoon characters, and that's what cartoon characters do. Ghost Dog's (Whitaker's) actions are foreshadowed by excerpts from the "Book of the Samurai" and as honorable as they may seem they are just as absurd as the mafiosi, and as lovable as he may be he's sad in his understanding that he's an anachronism. Ghost Dog's interactions with his best friend, the ice-cream man, and his new friend, a highly literate little girl, are pure pleasure. There is an affection that passes between the characters that is lovely to behold. Jarmusch seems to have decided that absurdity plays best as deadpan, and this movie is a study in the best and most consistent deadpan I've ever seen. Even the stray dog seems like a reincarnation of Buster Keaton. I recommend this movie in the same way I'd recommend "Wings of Desire" - settle back, hold your judgement, and just let the story carry you along. You may feel like you're in a row boat on a gently moving river with no paddles and a little rough water, but - consider it a vacation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Day in September 1999; Brand: Michael Douglas; Review: One of the great lines in Stanley Kramer's "Judgement at Nurenberg" was given to Burt Lancaster in his portrayal of Ernst Janning: "The implications...the implications." "One Day in September" is an amazing documentary rife with implications. Not only in the horrendous arc of world wide anti-semitism, and anti-Zionism, but also in who is implicated as a guilty party in the tragedy of the 1972 Olympics. The events of 1972 are far enough in the past that there are generations of young adults who would probably identify "Black September" as a rock&roll band. That means that though there are many of us who know the history full well, there are also many who will be riveted by a story well told with plot twists that should only be found in a mass market thriller. Twists that might be brilliant if they weren't sadly true. I'll give nothing away but to say the Germans, East/West/and United; and the Olympic Organizers played their roles as if Hitler won. And this stands true for the reminiscences of the German response team in 1999. If you are interested in the mind of terror, or the psychology of the Palistinian "struggle", or the survival of Israel, this is a must see motion picture. The footage is extraordinary, the editing masterful, the soundtrack perfect, the tone tense - even if you know the outcome, and the implications...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien; Brand: Maribel Verd; Review: Most movies stick with me about as long as it takes to walk out of the lobby into the fresh air. "Y Tu Mama Tambien," is of a different order. It's all the things you've heard: a social satire, a road movie, a coming-of-age movie, and a meditation on friendship; and in all these things it is sharp, energetic, and very funny. But as a meditation on friendship, and with its message of living life as fully as possible, it is also quite moving. "Y Tu Mama Tambien" starts with a bang - you'll see what I mean - and the energy doesn't let up for one second. With all that, it even manages an extraordinarily poignant ending. It is an artfully made movie, with no artifice. The characters are real, and engaging, and they deepen as the movie progresses. ... "Y Tu Mama Tambien" is on the mark and true. I think it was a good thing for Mr. Cuaron to get out of Hollywood. This is a terrific movie, a little raunchy, very sexy, and finally very tender. I hope it lifts your day as high as it did mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lovely & Amazing; Brand: Jake Gyllenhaal; Review: "Lovely and Amazing," is a wonderful and irritating little film. To paraphrase Pogo, "We have met the characters and they are us." All the leads in this movie are self-absorbed to the point of audience exhaustion, but at the same time they are all, somehow, likable. They are us, because they are more than us. The filmmakers have held a mirror to nature, and though the image is distorted because it is larger than life, I'd be surprised if every viewer did not find some part of themselves in anyone of the characters. Many of the laughs are generated in moments of audience recognition. The style is naturalistic, and there were scenes in which I felt like a total voyeur. - uncomfortable but strangely attracted. The actors, without exception, inhabit their roles, and bring truth to their characterizations. A good summer movie with more on its mind than most. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King Is Alive; Brand: Miles Anderson; Review: "The King is Alive," is problematic in a very good way. It's a Dogme film, which means it was made under a set of rules that holds the film maker to natural light, ambient sound, actual locations, and possibly a few more restrictions. Working within that format the director, Kristian Levring, has made something quite remarkable. His location is the Namibian desert, and he has captured the splendor of the light, color, and landscape quite well. The intrusion of a soundtrack is blissfully missing, and the only music in the film leaks from a set of headphones for a disc player, lasts about 5 seconds, and works with great effect. Mr. Levring also made good casting choices, and the cast does a good job except for a few moments that are miserably improvised. The big problems are with the script. There's one plot hole that you could drive the broken down bus through, and a conclusion that's not conclusive - it's as if the production just ran out of film, or tape. Otherwise, it's entirely believable that a group of people disintegrating in a survival situation would choose to take their minds off their impossible situation by enacting a drama, especially because their situation is one of waiting rather than action; and it's conceivable that "King Lear" would be the drama, but it seems to me that if that's the set up then the play within the play should have some relevance to the play itself, and though Lear contains madness and betrayal, the connections are tenuous at best. Anytime you let Shakespeare into the picture you raise the audience's expectations for a work that will illuminate the master's vision, or vice versa. Unfortunately, neither occurs. The study of survivors in extrema is not enhanced by the use of "King Lear," and "King Lear" is not enhanced by the situation - or the film. Too bad, because it was an interesting concept. Given that, the film is worth seeing. It's certainly better than most of what Hollywood has to offer, and is a great example of how less can be more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her; Brand: Geraldine Chaplin; Review: Up `til now I've avoided Pedro Almodovar's movies because I thought his work was going to be bright, loud, and kitschy to the point of garishness. Now I don't know if that's a mistaken impression or not, but "Talk to Her,"is far from what I expected. I don't think I've had a more rewarding motion picture experience in some time. The only film that comes close is "Y Tu Mama Tambien," and "Talk to Her," is up a few steps from that wonderful movie. Two men, two women, two totally different relationships bound by equally tragic events, and resolved in ways sad, perverse, and beautiful. And don't forget - comic. The humor in this movie runs from humane to surreal, and for the most part is simply touching. One of the great "finds" of this movie was Caetano Veloso performing a gorgeous rendition of "Cucurrucucz Paloma," that brought tears to the eyes of one of the movie's characters, and to mine as well; and Mr. Almodovar had the wit to allow the song its course. Definitely worth the price of admission. "Talk to Me," is a splendid movie that should have you thinking and talking about it for days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Man VHS; Brand: Ralph Fiennes; Review: If all we had of T.E. Lawrence were David Lean's epic "Lawrence of Arabia," we'd have fodder for generations of romantics, but despite its sumptuousness it relies heavily on the previous mythmaking of Lowell Thomas, and Lawrence's own dissembling in "Seven Pillars of Wisdom." "A Dangerous Man," offers a corrective without destroying the myth, by giving us a deeper portrait of Lawrence, and a more factual take on his desert adventures. World War One found its raison d'etre only after the war was declared. The assassination of a Serbian Archduke was the catalyst, but the war itself became a grab for resources, and in the mid-east, a continuation of the Great Game the superpowers had been playing for years. Rather than restricting the game to Afghanistan though, the entire region opened up for a land-grab of huge proportions, and the ill-fated peace conference in Versailles became the ultimate playing field. Lloyd George and Clemenceau represented "old Europe's" wheeling, dealing, and chicanery; while Woodrow Wilson represented the somewhat bumbling, idealistic, and ridiculed ideals of American self-determination as an unrealistic alternative to a world steeped in colonization. Lawrence and his Prince Feisal were the wild cards, and they played their cards like world-class sharks. "A Dangerous Man," is a top-notch movie, intelligently written, flawlessly directed, and superbly acted. It's one of the few celluloid histories that find fact more interesting than fiction, and it also serves as an interesting primer to recent events. My recommendation is unqualified; this is a movie worth seeing and talking about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Brand: John Cameron Mitchell; Review: A few nights after seeing "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," I happened to be reading the chapter on love in Andre Comte-Spoonville's "A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues," and discovered "Hedwig's" plot line. Imagine my surprise. It appears that Aristophanes' portion of "The Symposium" was lifted, almost lock, stock, and barrel for the brilliant song "Origin of Love," that pretty much lays the groundwork for the whole movie. More astounding is that the material is used to great effect, and does both Aristophanes and Plato quite well. Throughout the movie Hedwig is looking for the other half to make himself whole, and it's a touching, sometimes shocking, always amusing search - and the music rocks. What more can you ask for in an evening's entertainment?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation; Brand: Bill Murray; Review: Triple-threat Sofia Coppola (producer, writer, director) has given us a little gem with her, "Lost in Translation." It's a simple story: two discontented souls with massive jet-lag, and big relationship issues, meet by happenstance in Tokyo, and provide comfort to one-another. Within the simplicity Ms. Coppola nails jet-lag, ennui, relationship discontent, and Americans abroad with a gentle, humorous, and deft touch. She also gets the attraction of age for youth, and vice versa, but keeps it grounded in how things could really happen, rather than slipping into middle-age fantasy. All the performances work. Bill Murray shows something near genius, and Scarlett Johannson is lovely and effective, though she has less to do. The supporting characters are also well drawn, and the players inhabit their roles. This is a movie that could have easily gone bad, it not only doesn't, it goes exceedingly well. It was a pleasure to watch, and I recommend it for a mellow evening at home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Masked and Anonymous; Brand: Penelope Cruz; Review: There shouldn't be a doubt in anyone's mind that Bob Dylan is an artist and, in my opinion, a great artist. He's been producing work for over 40 years, and much of it has imbedded itself in American, if not world culture. First and foremost, he's a brilliant lyricist and master of artistic revelation, he's also a composer of sorts, but his music has never been all that complex. When he received a songwriting award he mentioned that he didn't read music, and didn't plan to learn. He's certainly accomplished in folk, blues, gospel, and in the way those forms melt into rock and roll; and he's even got some cool jazz licks in his repertoire, but no one will ever mistake him for a "serious composer" though his heart, hand, ear, and mind are connected and he has the tools and collaborators he needs to get his musical vision out to the public. He's also written prose, though not that well; poetry, but outside his gift for song lyrics his poetry isn't very good; and screenplays, but no awards will be heading his way in that category; which brings us to, "Masked & Anonymous." I think Dylan has written a script that's a lot more coherent than some reviewers believe but it's not tight enough to be compelling, and it's not directed with the rhythm or consistency needed to lift it beyond a series of scenes, or to make it as interesting as any of Dylan's more surreal lyrics. I actually think the failure of "Masked & Anonymous," has more to do with direction than writing, and though I don't know how much of a hand Dylan had in that all indications are he and Larry Charles were close collaborators. For a Bob Dylan work that's probably as it should be, but for a script written by Dylan and directed by Charles the director should have had a firmer hand. Someone has written that the performances were as cartoonish as they needed to be, but they weren't cartoonish, they were just bad. Bad as in "undirected." The movie seems to have been directed in the same way a Dylan album is produced, only less skillfully as Dylan is not an accomplished cinema artist in the way he's an accomplished musician. "Masked & Anonymous," is going to live as a cultural artifact with a wider distribution than "Reynaldo and Clara," but it's not any better a movie. In fact, I think "Reynaldo and Clara," will end up being the better piece of film making because its visual and thematic pretensions were held more closely in check, and because its milieu was a chaotic reality rather than a fantasy. But even with that being said, "Reynaldo and Clara," isn't so much a good movie as a noble failure. Like other reviewers, I recommend "Masked & Anonymous," for those of us who can't seem to get enough of Dylan, and for students of Dylan's art, but certainly not for anyone looking for a developed work of art, or even a good movie.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bob Dylan - No Direction Home; Brand: Bob Dylan; Review: "No Direction Home," may be the best biography, in any medium, of Dylan out there, except for his own autobiography, "Chronicles," and the works seemed to have happened simultaneously. It's the artist as a young man, from baby-fat folkie to cadaver like rocker, burning his candle at both ends; and it's the times Dylan helped change - whether he likes to admit it or not. The press conference clips show Dylan as both a captured and captivating participant - at turns volatile, and humble. It's also a nice look at his peers and mentors, some self-serving, others, like Ginsberg, deeply touching. The full-length versions of the songs with Dylan captured in concert, and the other interviewees in relaxed settings are all marvelous. But its Dylan's rendition of "Like a Rolling Stone," that blows the lid off - the eye-rolling Dylan is inspired, impassioned, and near crazed. Anyone performing with that much energy could only crash and burn. But that's it. Five years in a career of 40. It's a good stopping point in terms of dramatic arc, but only the beginning of the story, and certainly left me wanting more. It's going to be interesting to see what comes next, and maybe "Chronicles, Vol. II" will be the impetus or co-creative force behind a "No Direction Home, Vol. II." One can only hope.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walk on Water; Brand: Lior Ashkenazi; Review: A year before Stephen Speilberg's overblown, albeit effective, "Munich," came a much smaller film exploring essentially the same moral dilemma - becoming that which we fight against - but with a less pessimistic outcome. Eyal is an effective assassin, who loves his work, but enters a crisis in confidence when the tear-streaked face of his latest target's son imprints on his memory. The crisis is exacerbated when he finds his wife's body after her suicide in their bedroom, and reads the suicide note, the content of which comes into play throughout the movie. Eyal's handler, Menachem, suspects his wavering resolve, but takes a hand in rehabilitating him by assigning him to an investigation that is off Mossad's books, but within its mission of hunting down Nazi war criminals. Eyal's vulnerable state allows him to connect with the grandchildren of the Nazi being hunted, resulting in his further humanization. Although the plot plays out to a low-key, surprising, and totally apt conclusion the overall effect is slightly marred with a coda that is touching, but unnecessary. All in all, though, this is a movie in which everything comes together: a believable script, detailed direction, and absolutely incredible casting in which every character seems right. It's only the coda that keeps me from giving it five stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace VHS; Brand: Catalina Sandino Moreno; Review: "Maria Full of Grace," a debut film for both its director and lead actress is a phenomenal movie, and the religious nuance of the title is totally apt. The poster art is not. Set in Columbia, and Queens, NY, it's the story of a young woman who knows there must be a better life, but whose options are limited. She becomes a drug mule, ingests half a kilo of heroin in thumb-sized latex wrapped pellets , and flies to NY to make the delivery. To tell more would be to spoil the story; suffice to say the movie does not flinch in presenting Maria's life, choices, training, or the aftermath of her adventure. Catalina Sandrino Moreno may be the most transparent and natural actress I've ever seen. Her eyes, body, and vocal inflections reveal all, but telegraph nothing, and her presence held my eye over anything else on the screen. I think she's in every scene, and I couldn't spot a false note in anything she did. Her character, Maria, never seems to be in over her head, but certainly up to her eyeballs, and you can see the wheels turn as she makes decisions. I never lost hope for her. Director Joshua Marston keeps the story tightly focused, and makes all the right choices. I hope "Maria Full of Grace," stays on the radar for a long time. It deserves to become a classic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aristocrats; Brand: ; Review: "The Aristocrats," is not a funny movie. Any laughter on my part was spurred by the laughter of the participants, like a cough prompted by someone else's cough, rather than by the content of the joke. My reaction was more like awe. I was absolutely astounded by the verbal riffs that were going down. The premise of both movie and joke are simple. The movie: Tracks the on-going life of a particular and particularly dirty joke that is more often performed for other comedians than the public, and is an exercise in inventive one-upmanship. The movie uses an A, B, and C list of comedians to tell the joke. The joke: A manager for a "family act," meets with an agent to sell the act, explains what the act is, the agent asks the name of the act, and the name is the punch line. What makes the joke is the explanation, which is open to the teller's stream-of-consciousness, and which includes any and every sexual taboo the teller can pull out of his or her personal universe. The thrill of the movie is in watching the comedians create astounding, totally uncensored, somehow logical Rube Golberg constructs of verbal obscenity. It's like watching a leap into the subconscious, or the dredging of a cesspool in which all the bodies have been dumped. This is a movie for comedians, poets, Shakespeare scholars, and anyone interested in jokes, story-telling, or verbal play. It is not for the feint, or easily offended. My wife loved the idea, hated the movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howl; Brand: James Franco; Review: I avoid movies about "my" generation, or the "beat" generation because they almost always get it wrong. Imagine my surprise, this is a fine movie, it's a terrific movie. James Franco does a masterful turn as the young Allen Ginsberg, nailing his voice, and mannerisms as if Ginsberg snuck in there. My opinion is that HOWL is the most important poem of the 20th century, and so far, the most important of the 21st. I'm chuckling here - HOWL is the Moby Dick of poetry, and this movie is as good an exposition as imaginable, using animation, archival footage, and recreated scenes with every line either from the poem, the obscenity trial transcript, or interviews. I've been knocked for a loop, and YOU ought to watch this movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Purina Tidy Cats BREEZE Cat Litter Box System; Brand: Purina Tidy Cats; Review: My mom has 5 cats & 5 litter boxes. I bought her a Breeze starter kit as soon as I knew they existed. We placed the Breeze box next to a "litter" box (took away all other boxes). It was nasty for a few days, allowing the litter box to get rank, but it's the best way to make the transition. If you refuse to clean the litter box, the kitties decide to use the clean Breeze box. Then you simply remove the old litter pans forever! Only took about 4-5 days for Mom's cats to get the hang of it. Unfortunately, one of the kitties refused to use the Breeze, so she had to keep one regular litter box just for him. It's WONDERFUL to no longer have to buy 20 lbs of litter each week. As for the poop smell...as soon as you scoop the poop away, the smell is gone. Great invention! Our Walmart stopped carrying supplies recently. I sure hope Tidy Cat isn't getting ready to discontinue this system.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Solvit Waterproof Pet Seat Cover- For Car, Truck, and SUV Use - Available in; Brand: Solvit; Review: Wish I'd found this item a long time ago. No more fooling around with old blankets, constantly having to tuck & re-tuck. This works beautifully! Easy to install. Easy to remove.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tidy Cats Cat Litter Pan; Brand: Tidy Cats; Review: Great invention! Easy to clean. My mother has 5 cats who were used to conventional litter. Warning: the training period is nasty, as you can't clean the litter box you're weaning them off of. Having the clean Breeze next to an increasingly gross litter box soon encourages the cat to try the Breeze. After a few days you should be able to remove the "old" litter box. Drawback: loose stools stick to the pellets, meaning you'll have to trash them. Solid stools are very easy to scoop out without losing any pellets. Best part: No longer have to lug 30 lbs of cat litter into the house every week!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doggles Step In Dog Harness, Blue/Green, Extra Small; Brand: Doggles; Review: Best harness I've ever purchased! The medium fits my 30 lb beagle but had to be adjusted to maximum tightness. Guess that means it would easily fit a 40 lb dog. Takes 5 seconds to clip it on. What a relief to no longer fumble with the confusing & cumbersome harnesses of the past. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet-Tabs Original Formula Vitamin Supplement; Brand: Pet-Tabs; Review: Not sure how to rate a dog vitamin - how do we know if it's working? Was recommended by our vet & I give it to my dogs daily. Knock on wood, they're healthy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Core Natural Grain Free Dry Cat Food, Original Turkey & Chicken, 5.9-Pound Bag; Brand: WELLNESS CORE; Review: Did fairly extensive internet research in an attempt to find the best quality, affordable food for my fur-kid. Of course, quality means nothing if they won't eat it. No problem there as he absolutely loves it (& he's finicky). The kibble pellets are very small & easy for him to chew. Not the best smelling stuff, but what cat food is? Since cats also need plenty of moisture in their diets, I give him about 3 oz of premium canned food daily, along with all the fresh water he can handle. My guy is roughly 8 years old & his health is excellent. (Not to get too graphic, but his poop is always nice & firm, so the food obviously agrees with him.) We also feed Wellness brand to our dogs. As of the last time I checked various pet food review websites, Wellness had high ratings. There are some rated higher, but the prices are crazy-high. This isn't cheap, but so far my budget can handle it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet-Tabs Original Formula Vitamin Supplement; Brand: Pet-Tabs; Review: Not sure how to rate a dog vitamin - how do we know if it's working? Was recommended by our vet & I give it to my dogs daily. Knock on wood, they're healthy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ROYAL CANIN Feline Renal LP21 ModifiedC (7 lb); Brand: Royal Canin; Review: Just had to start my kitty on a renal diet. Was afraid he would turn his nose up, but he LOVES this food!! Loves the canned version as well. I don't order it from Amazon. As of January 16, 2015, a 7 lb bag is almost $68 on Amazon (56.46 + 10.97 shipping). Just bought it very easily at Banfield Animal Hospital (PetSmart) for $38.95...nearly half the price for same size! Just checked PetSmart's price....$35.49 with free shipping. I am a loyal Amazon customer & am used to Amazon having competitive prices. Sadly, they are gouging us when it comes to this product. Why Amazon?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MidWest Homes for Pets Dog Crate | iCrate Single Door & Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crates; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: Very study & well constructed. Pretty easy to assemble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Core Natural Grain Free Dry Dog Food Original Turkey & Chicken; Brand: WELLNESS CORE; Review: My Jack Russell girl has been eating Wellness Core since we adopted her in 2010. She is now 8-10 yrs old and is thriving. Also loves the food. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nylabone DuraChew Wishbone, Dog Chew Toy for Powerful Chewers, Medium; Brand: Nylabone; Review: Works pretty well for my pittie power chewer, although she is able to gradually wear it down. The shape is very easy for her to hold onto while she chews.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AvoDerm Natural Grain Free Dog Food for Healthy Digestion; Brand: AvoDerm; Review: My pittie girl was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease called Erythema Multiforme last summer. The vet dermatologist recommended a strict hypo-allergenic diet (along with a lifetime of Atopica). Her skin was a mess. I researched hypo-allergenic diets online and decided to give AvoDerm Salmon Meal & Potato a try. Roxy LOVES this food! Her stools are well formed and no gas. Best of all, her skin and coat look fabulous. I'm sure the Atopica plays an important role in this, but I'm not about to stop feeding AvoDerm at this point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 52'' No-Tangle Dual Dog Leash with Swivel, Comfortably Walks Two Dogs Weighing Up To 500 Pounds At Once; Brand: Pet Parade; Review: Bought this a few months ago for our two smaller dogs. Works great, unless one dog crosses behind you as the other crosses in front. LOL! Wish it came in other colors instead of just the bright red/yellow. Not that the dogs care, but I feel like I'm walking them while holding a neon sign, plus their harnesses clash very with the leash. Overall, a good product. Our guys don't pull hard but it seems sturdy enough for moderate pullers. We did try leashing one small dog & one larger dog together. That was a no-go. Helps if the duo are about the same size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Petstages Ruffwood Wooden Dog Chew Toy; Brand: Petstages; Review: DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! This product is advertised as "solutions for power chewing." False! Purchased two of these from a retail store last week. Within 5 minutes of giving one to my small pit bull (only 40 lbs), she whittled an entire end away. I try to buy treats & chews made in the USA only. Shame on me for not paying better attention. The package contains an image of the US flag & says "Materials made in USA." I neglected to look at the small print on the reverse, indicating these are assembled in China. I have no clue if Chinese assembly is what cheapens this product, but it is totally NOT for power chewers! I am returning the unopened chew to the store. The other chew went in the trash. My $6-ish bought my dog about 5 minutes of pleasure.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cuddle Bands Male Dog Belly Band for Housetraining and Incontinence - Washable and Reusable Dog Diaper (Brown Paw Print); Brand: Cuddle Bands; Review: I love that this band is wider than most. It has nice, large Velcro strips as well. Much needed with a house full of geriatric boy dogs. We don't waste money on pads sold specifically for belly bands. Extra-absorbent Kotex pads do the trick and are much cheaper. When our old guys have accidents, there is normally no leakage through to the band itself, so furniture and carpeting stay dry. The ONLY negative...dogs can find a way to wiggle out of this, which is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. I suspect that would be true of any belly band on the market though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PlayaPup Male Dog Reusable/Washable Belly Bands; Brand: PlayaPup; Review: These are my favorite belly bands ever! Completely stretchy material so they don't just slide right off my dog's butt. My only complaint...Size small is too tight and size medium is too loose. There's a big difference between the sizes. Wish the seller would make something in between. I contacted them but they do not. Had to return the medium, which was hassle-free. Gave the small to my mom for her teeny chihuahua.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Sovereign (Matthew Shardlake #3); Author: C.J. Sansom; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: What a fantastic book. I hardly ever read historical fiction but reading this book has changed my whole perception of it. This book has had nothing but positive reviews and it is easy to see why- the author is so talented at completely transporting the reader into another world. It is, as one reviewer puts it, "pure escapism". The plot is ingenious, the characters memorable, and the prose sheer joy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zanzibar; Author: Giles Foden; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Having been a huge fan of the movie adaptation of Foden's best known novel, The Last King of Scotland, I really wanted to like this book more. The premise was strong, but the characters, plot, and scenarios weak. If I did manage to feel any empathy with the main characters, it was often spoiled by poorly linked scenes- it almost felt a little forced. That said, Foden writes more gripping, convincing Africa related fiction than almost any other author- so I shall continue to devour his books!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Angel's Game; Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: If the other reviews discourage potential readers of this book, let me make one thing clear: the writing is faultless. So is the characterization. The only grey area for me was that the hitherto excellent plot and its many sub- plots did not quite add up at the end. A lot of questions were left unanswered, which is unfortunate, as this could easily have been just as good as Shadow, if not better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen; Author: Paul Torday; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: From rather a dry, unexciting sort of premise- Yemeni sheikh and British Scientist conspire to introduce salmon fishing to the Yemen against all the odds- this turned out to be a genuinely inspiring read. The characters were offbeat, a little eccentric, and the satirical observations of the UK political class were spot on. The underlying themes were profound, (the nature of faith, love, and east/west value systems) and the shock of an ending being delivered after a truly gripping build up. The best thing about this book is that it's relatively under appreciated; and so gives the reader a sense of having discovered a true gem. In other words, this book deserves a place on the top of all to-read lists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Elegance of the Hedgehog; Author: Muriel Barbery; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Before you put this book down in frustration- don't! After having read numerous rave reviews on this book and having heard what a literary sensation it has been across the world, I was eager to try it. At first, I was more than a little disappointed. Overindulgent, pretentious, a cross between corny and impossible to understand and, to top it all off, centered around two extremely unconvincing and unlikeable main characters. But there is no denying that whilst it may feel at times a little over the top, the writing itself is beautiful, and that the overriding themes of the book are genuinely uplifting. Some of the book's ideas are also highly original, and while I hate to use book review cliches, the author is ambitious and takes a risk. As a philosophy graduate, I am familiar with many of the philosophical themes the characters reflect upon- perhaps this is why I enjoyed the book so much in the end. I have only given it three stars not because I think it doesn't deserve more, but because this is a book that needs to be read and re-read in order to fully appreciate and understand it. It is a complex book, and has its flaws, but I was left with a feeling of inspiration at the end of it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firmin - Adventures Of A Metropolitan Lowlife; Author: Sam Savage; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This really is the saddest story in the world- but it is also filled with comedy, great prose, and the most wonderful illustrations. When was the last time you read a great adult novel that also had illustrations in it? Someone mentioned in their review that it was like the book version of a Pixar movie for adults; and I couldn't agree more. I hope they do make this into a film- I'd be the first to see it! This book is above all about how we view our places in the world, the roles that we assign to ourselves and that are assigned to us, and the nature of love and loss. I never thought I would be so moved by the story of a rat, but that goes to show how magical the writing is. Well done, Sam Savage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Chesil Beach; Author: Ian McEwan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This was an unusual, and therefore a memorable, book. The prose is stark, and concise, but incredibly beautiful. The characters are so well rendered that you almost feel their physical presence; the pace builds towards a devastating ending. The fact that it's such a short read- 160 pages or so- means you just want to devour in one sitting, which I nearly did. Ian Mcewan is undoubtedly one of the most talented writers to emerge in recent years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There Is a Better Way for Africa; Author: Dambisa Moyo; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: A truly fantastic book. It is not often that political non fiction is so gripping, but this book is. The core thesis- stop sending aid to Africa if we want to achieve growth- is so simple yet so shockingly controversial, and by the time I'd finished reading it I was left wondering why nobody has seriously proposed this before. Moyo makes such a convincing case, I have now turned into a fully fledged aid sceptic. Read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, #1); Author: Jeff Lindsay; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Being a devoted fan of the TV series, I had to read the book- and I wasn't disappointed. This author has an incredible sense of plot, has created the most intriguing characters and has a great sense of humor. Highly recommended- just don't start it if you have any important deadlines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American Boy; Author: Andrew Taylor; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: This was an absolutely magnificent book. It was, to use a real cliche, a genuine reading experience and I was left quite bereft when I had finished it. The writing was beautiful, the story intricate and gripping, and the characters so real they jumped off the pages. Ten out of ten!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Survive; Author: Jared Diamond; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Yes, this book was overly dense and scientifically detailed at times. But overall, it was more than worth the effort it took to finish it- it is so full of fascinating, intriguing ideas, accounts and arguments that it is hard not to be gripped by it. What struck me most is how well informed Diamond is on an incredible array of subjects- whether it's history, anthropology, politics, biology or archaeology. He manages to interweave many or all of these themes into every single chapter, which provides the reader with a seriously intense learning experience. It is difficult not to have a huge amount of respect for someone who has had such a long and successful career in his field, who is recognized as a world expert in that field, and who has had such a vast amount of life experience. This, along with the author's genuine passion for the environment, is reflected on every page of the book. No, it's not great literature, but it isn't meant to be. It's meant to be well argued, backed up by facts and research, and make the reader want to get involved with, or at least stay informed about, environmental issues. On that note, I feel like 4 stars is a fair score, because it is a very clever, valuable book indeed but not a fantastic piece of prose and not even one you would necessarily wish to read twice. All in all, however, congratulations once again to Mr Diamond.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twin; Author: Gerbrand Bakker; Genres: fiction; Review: This book is one of those books which, even having just finished it a few minutes ago, I honestly cannot say whether I loved it or hated it. The writing is certainly very beautiful, and the landscape conjured up brilliantly. But it is hard to say whether the novel has any real plot. Is it really about anything? I can, and have, appreciated many a novel with little discernible story line, and only vague, weakly drawn characters, just on the strength of its shining prose. But I am not wholly convinced that this book is one of them. Being an english woman living in the Netherlands myself, I am fairly biased towards Dutch authors in general. Even this fact, however, cannot override a sense of disappointment and the feeling that this book perhaps didn't live up to its full potential.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book can be as simple or as complex as the reader wants it to be- which could be a reason either to love it or hate it. I loved it. It was so dreamy and surreal, I could read a few sentences or a hundred pages and it wasn't too much. I am not usually a fan of short stories, because I like characters and storylines you can sink your teeth into, but these were a nice change from my normal reading rituals. Saying that, however, some of the stories were perhaps a little too simplistic.I have given this a four in recognition of Murakami's talent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Storyteller's Tale; Author: Omair Ahmad; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Lately I seem to be reading a lot of books which I love the idea of...a bit less so than the actual finished product. This book is one of them, but as you can see from my generous 4 star rating, it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of it too much. Firstly, reading this book made me realize how wonderful 'novellas' are sometimes as opposed to a whopping great big 600 page tome. It's almost like reading a very long short story, or a poem. I adored the setting of this book-that brought to my attention the fact that I have unfairly dismissed 'historical' fiction for no good reason whatsoever. Finally, the writing itself- in places a little too sparse and contrived (simultaneously, if that's possible)- but undeniably beautiful and reminiscent of a wonderful, moralistic fairy tale.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Bones; Author: Alice Sebold; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Having achieved almost instant and universal 'classic' status, I decided that I had to read this book just to see what all the fuss was about. What I found was a beautiful, often spine chilling and gripping account of loneliness, loss, love, and life. There were countless occasions when Susie's descriptions of watching her loved ones on earth brought tears to my eyes, something I rarely if ever experience when reading a book. It wasn't ruined by over complicated show off tactics by the author, (see my review of Muriel Barbary's "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" for just such a novel) but was based around a wonderfully simple, and perfectly executed central premise: the notion that our dead do not leave us. It was so simply rendered that I almost began to believe that this is actually possible while I was reading it- a true testimony to Sebold's skill. When you learn that Susie's brutal ending was inspired by the author's own horrific rape in college, and that she became trapped by a heroin addiction many years after that, it fills you with an awe and respect for her that authors, whilst often given, seldom truly deserve. A fantastic reading experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falling off the Edge: Globalization, World Peace and other Lies; Author: Alex Perry; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book's investigative journalistic style, unlike so many other dry and overly theoretical polemics on globalization, made it for me. It's written by a highly acclaimed reporter for Time magazine, who, through his tales of encounters with disenchanted chinese factory workers, somali pirates and Indian I.T. workers amongst many other characters, gives the pitfalls of globalization a very human and tragic face. It's genius lies in its ability to inspire empathy for even the most vicious acts, in the recognition that many such acts are driven by desperation, not choice. By tackling contraversial issues and actually going all over the world to unroot the truths behind them, this comes across as an extraordinarily brave undertaking. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Replay; Author: Ken Grimwood; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was chosen by a member of the book club I participate in, and I was bowled over by it. If it hadn't been chosen, it probably would have slipped off the radar, and I wouldn't have had the great reading experience I did. I cannot believe it hasn't been made into a film; it is undoubtedly gripping. I like books that make me think, and challenge my ideas: this book, with it's sweeping ethical and philosophical dillemmas, certainly did that. It had the pace of a thriller and was written beautifully as well. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I find it hard to believe anyone could dislike this book. I was truly sad to finish it: the sparse beauty of the writing, the depth of the characters and the moral imperatives contained within have enriched both my reading life and my whole mentality. This book has stayed with me every day since I finished it, and I am not surprised to learn that many people re- read it time and time again. I know I certainly will.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Gate at the Stairs; Author: Lorrie Moore; Genres: fiction; Review: After a somewhat shaky start, I quickly grew fond of this book. The issues surrounding race, adoption, rural vs. urban attitudes, etc were all very well explored, and I found myself growing rather attached to the character of Mary Emma, who was portrayed in the most adorable way. I also found myself getting increasingly irritated with Sarah Brink, who, even though I didn't warm to her, was a very realistic representation of a middle class woman (I felt). I was devestated about the loss of Mary Emma, and found the revelations about Sarah and Edward's past lives and abandoned child absolutely gripping stuff. But something- something! happened towards the end whereby the previously wonderful Lorrie Moore completely manages to lose the thread, becoming caught up in overly intricate descriptions of the countryside that go on for pages and pages and add almost nothing to the story. The death of Tassie's brother, Robert, though tragic, was inserted in what felt like a rather arbitrary manner, oddly disjointed from the rest of the book. All in all, I think I felt slightly let down, as though I was reading the work of a very talented writer who hadn't quite displayed their usual great potential.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tender Morsels; Author: Margo Lanagan; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: After I'd plowed through the first chapter and gotten used to the unique and inventive lanaguage, I was totally enthralled for the next 420 pages or so. What a truly original and emotionally compelling book this is. It also a dark and intellectually challenging read, which is an extremely welcome change to some of the wishy washy books that have been flooding the bestseller lists for years now. If you can handle the brutal moments, get your head around the dialect, and are a fan of fairy tale fantasy, then I recommend this book unreservedly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Empire of Tea; Author: Alan Macfarlane; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: This was an informative and enjoyable read about what is arguably one of the world's most influential plants. It was filled with rich and atmospheric descriptions of what it was like to work on a tea farm in a highly inhospitable environment, of the greed of colonial overlords and of the social freedoms it gave to previously disenfranchised groups like women and the working class. However, where it fell short for me was in the constant detailing of tea making processes, from rolling, to drying, to storage and so on, that didn't quite fit with the adventure story feel of the rest of the book. Recommended, but maybe just as a skim read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Death of the Adversary; Author: Hans Keilson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: This is a difficult book to categorize- part history, part memoir, part philosophical treatise. But what a treat it was to read. I can honestly say that this is one of the only books I have ever read that actually brought tears to my eyes. The writing is very sparse, but manages to pack a strong emotional punch at the same time. Written by a German Jew witnessing Hitler's slow yet terrifying rise to power in the 1930s, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the psychological effects of propaganda, questions of identity and the feelings of uncertainty that accompanied the rise of National Socialism. The ending is inevitable, which makes the book all the more terrifying- there is a creeping sense of dread that increases with every page. I flew through this book in 2 days and would highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World; Author: Eric Weiner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Whilst this book did make me laugh out loud several times- a rare occurrence- I felt like Eric Weiner didn't quite deliver on his promise. The countries chosen to survey happiness around the world seemed really quite arbitrary to me- no African countries 'because it's too easy to diagnose their unhappiness'- and no China, despite it being the world's most populous country. What's more, the countries which I have an in-depth acquaintance with, like the UK (where I'm from) and the Netherlands (where I've spent the last 2 years living) I felt were analyzed in a totally inaccurate manner. You can't do a chapter on British (un)happiness without once mentioning the class system, for example. And spending 2 days in a coffee shop in Rotterdam does not give Holland the attention it deserves! A good, easy read- an airport read- but not necessarily one worth the hassle it took to order it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Foreign Land (Picador Books); Author: Jonathan Raban; Genres: fiction; Review: This book was based on such a promising premise that I couldn't wait to get started. Unfortunately, it was a huge anti-climax, so disappointing that I didn't even finish it (which almost never happens)! Written by the famed Jonathan Raban, Foreign Land is the story of an Englishman who has just returned from a naval stint in Africa. The themes vary from the empty boredom of retirement, the obsession with escape, disillusionment with one's "own" country, whatever that means, and strained relationships with family. All of which could have been written in an emotionally engaging, lyrical and compelling manner. Instead the writing felt tired, flat, and dull- almost as though the author was bored of his own efforts. The characters felt wooden and irritating, the dialogue dated. The plot didn't amount to anything- though I suppose having stopped thirty pages before the end I may not be in a position to comment. Overall, I was left with a feeling that this could have been an excellent read, but that it sadly missed the mark.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Columbia Men's Bugaboot Plus II Omni-Heat Snow Boot; Brand: ; Review: These are great Columbia boots and they are very warm. They are Very comfortable. I am so Glad I bought them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Storm Recruit Backpack; Brand: Under Armour; Review: Exactly what I wanted. It's perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VANS Unisex Era Skate Shoes, Classic Low-Top Lace-up Style in Durable Double-Stitched Canvas and Original Waffle Outsole; Brand: Vans; Review: Fit great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VANS Unisex Era Skate Shoes, Classic Low-Top Lace-up Style in Durable Double-Stitched Canvas and Original Waffle Outsole; Brand: Vans; Review: Fit great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanuk Men's Pick Pocket Slip On; Brand: ; Review: Look awesome and fit perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VANS Unisex Era Skate Shoes, Classic Low-Top Lace-up Style in Durable Double-Stitched Canvas and Original Waffle Outsole; Brand: Vans; Review: Fit great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story 3 (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Panda (2008); Genres: Action, Animation, Children, Comedy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Kingdom, The (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Wolf's Rain; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Samurai Champloo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Samurai, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Last Order; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Howl no Ugoku Shiro; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tonari no Totoro; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D; Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Afro Samurai; Genres: Action, Adventure, Samurai; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody; Genres: Action, Adventure, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Stranger: Mukou Hadan; Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Samurai; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Afro Samurai: Resurrection; Genres: Action, Adventure, Samurai; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hitachi UU610 Universal Miter Saw Stand (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Hitachi; Review: Has anyone mounted a C12RSH on the UU610? I am having a problem. To get the weight of the saw balanced on the stand, you have to adjust the bolts on the toolmount handles and slide the handles accordingly. But, the instruction manual shows toolmount handles positioned 5 1/2 inches back from the front. So which is it.....keep the mounts in this position or slide them to balance the saw? Are there any better mounting instructions available?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schlage FE595VCAM619ACC Camelot Keypad Entry with Flex-Lock and Accent Levers, Satin Nickel; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: Great indoor closet lock!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NuTone LA11WH Decorative Wired Two-Note Door Chime, White Textured; Brand: Broan; Review: It's a doorbell. Loud enough to be heard throughout the house (3650 sq.ft.).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorcy 200-Lumen Weather Resistant Adjustable LED Headlight Flashlight with (2) Brightness Modes, Silver (41-2098); Brand: Dorcy; Review: Can't live without this. I use it for hands free working when in the attic or under a kitchen sink. Or anywhere you need light and two hands to work on your project.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruvati RVM4132 Undermount 16 Gauge 24" Kitchen Single Bowl Sink, Stainless Steel; Brand: Ruvati; Review: Ruvati stainless steel sinks are excellent!! We have 3 of them now and love them. We have a triple basin in the kitchen which our guests always ask where we got it. I have high standards and have no problem recommending Ruvati products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woods 3-Outlet Adapter For Outdoors Or Indoors (Green Color, Weatherproof); Brand: Woods; Review: An excellent product for outdoors. I am using it for my Christmas lights. It's just what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Manos; City: Naoussa Paros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We are regular quests since 17 years. Manos Hotel is ideal located. Not in the busy centre of Naoussa but still only a 5 minutes walk away, close to the big variety of good restaurants. The hotel and its rooms are always top maintained and very clean. Beautiful pool and garden for people who do not move to beaches every day. Extensive breakfast buffet. Friendly and helpfully staff. We have seen many places in Greece but Manos Hotel in Naoussa, on one of the most beautiful islands of Greece, belongs certainly to the best choice. Value for money is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casart Game Lodge; City: Grietjie Nature Reserve Kruger National Park; Review: Straight coming from Switzerland, we arrived this beautiful place inside the fantastic wild live nature reserve, Grietjie. It was the right place to start our holiday. Within the three days at Casart we could perfectly switch of from our stressed business live. Apart from the tasteful furnished rondavels, we were culinary spoiled every single day. It was a great pleasure to spend many interesting hours with the friendly manager team Sonja and Jan. Everything was perfect. Even lions and elephants showed up. When ever we come back in this region, we know where to go.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Leela Raviz Kovalam; City: Kovalam Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: We stayed actually at Niramaya resort some kilometers further south and went one evening for a dinner to the Leela sea food restaurant. By this occasion we met at the lobby our old friend Gaurav. He was for many years the restaurant manager at the ITC Maratha hotel in Mumbai. He moved some months ago to the Leela at Kovalam beach where he is professionally managing the luxury "Club restaurant". We had the unique chance to see this great Club environment which is only for members we learned. Congratulation Gaurav, well done !! The following dinner at the sea food restaurant was excellent ! A great evening. Best regards Guido and Ursula; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Tauma; City: Calangute North Goa District Goa; Review: Pousada Tauma is a magically place in very busy Calangute. It is five star level managed by owner Neville and sons, together with his great professional team. Individually houses/rooms surrounded by one of the most beautiful tropical gardens we have ever seen. The big, at night time beautiful illuminated pool, invites for cooling down in hot Goa. Food was excellent. We also liked very much the private tasteful garden with restaurant/bar, sun beds and beach access. Don`t miss the sun set with a cool drink.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prana Lodge; City: Chintsa Eastern Cape; Review: One more little paradise Super place to relax and tank new energy. Beautiful location in the nature of the wild coast, very close to the sea and wonderful beach. Super food, great hospitality with exeptional motivated staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Casa di Sissi; City: Sanremo Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: We have spent 4 days at quit located Casa di Sissi. It is a beautiful house surrounded by a great garden and a fantastic view down to the harbor of Sanremo. Everything is well maintained and extremely clean. For the start into the day, a fantastic breakfast buffet is served. In every respect owner Carmen provides a supper service. We will certainly be back when next time in this region of Italy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: PEDIGREE MARROBONE Real Beef Flavor Snacks for Dogs 2.97 Pounds; Brand: Pedigree; Review: best value of all the sizes available. I get them for my 11 lb. cockapoo and she can easily handle the size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chuckit! Fetch Dog Ball High-Bounce Rubber, Assorted Colors, Various Sizes, 2-Packs,Canine Hardware,19200" />; Brand: Chuckit!; Review: perfect size for my 11 lb. cockapoo and indestructible to my son's two 50 lb.+ dogs even though they are semi soft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropiclean SPA Tear Stain Remover; Brand: TropiClean; Review: Not a miracle product but it's the best thing I've found so far. My dog, Bunnie, used to cry in her pillow every night because of her unsightly eye goobers. Now she is more sociable and measurably more domesticated than my cat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chuckit! The Whistler Balls; Brand: Chuck It; Review: The perfect ball for my 11 lb cockapoodle. Small enough for her to catch and hold in her mouth without developing TMJ. My sons larger and more prehistoric saber tooth tiger of a dog can't chew it apart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr.Luck Dog Cat Pet Lice &Flea & Nit Removal; Brand: Dr.Luck; Review: I use this for getting out my dog's eye gunk, works better than anything else; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Spode Blue Italian 5-Piece Place Setting; Brand: Spode; Review: We love it. It was a gift for our Wedding Anniversary. The blue color and design is very cool .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tot Tutors Kids Plastic Table and 4 Chairs Set, Vibrant Colors; Brand: Tot Tutors; Review: kids like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Scents Milano Bath Ensemble, 4 Piece Bathroom Accessories Set, Mother of Pearl Milano Collection Bath Set Features Soap; Brand: Creative Scents; Review: very beautiful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Solid Wood Suit Hangers, Cherry - 30 Pack; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Scents Scented Sachets - Seaspray, Lot of 6; Brand: Fresh Scents; Review: nice smell; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BESTEK 51 Oz Thermal Carafe, Stainless Steel Double Walled Vacuum Insulated Thermos for Coffee Tea or Hot Water; Brand: BESTEK; Review: Very good thing for daily use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Breaking Bad Men's Heisenberg Laboratories T-Shirt; Brand: Breaking Bad; Review: Great design for Breaking Bad fans! I bought this for my boyfriend and I think the quality is great. Our only complaint is that it runs small, so definitely get a size up! I bought another shirt from the same company in the same size and that one fit perfect. I guess it just depends on the design.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Isaac Morris Breaking Bad Heisenberg I Am The Danger Mens T-Shirt; Brand: Isaac Morris; Review: I love the design of this tee! I think it's a must for Breaking Bad fans! I bought this for my boyfriend and it fits perfectly, definitely true to size. Material doesn't feel cheap and I think it's super soft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: QIANSE I Love You Mom Engraved Script Trinity Ring Pendant Necklace Made with AAA Cubic Zirconia (NAG05410BB); Brand: QIANSE; Review: I purchased this for my mother in law for Mother's Day 2016 and she absolutely loved it. I don't know if it's because she thinks her son picked it out for her, but she wears it daily nonetheless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ripple Junction Naruto Shippuden Adult Unisex Kakashi Story 100% Cotton Crew T-Shirt; Brand: Ripple Junction; Review: Wish it was a little softer, but I love the design.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALEADER Women's Lightweight Mesh Sport Running Shoes; Brand: ALEADER; Review: These shoes are awesome! They're very lightweight, but give great support. I use these for the gym, leisure walks with my dogs, and for hiking. They work well for any exercise I do. My last hike was ten miles and I had to do multiple river crossings. These shoes hung tough and I can tell they will last me a long time after this hike. They're very breathable and easy to clean, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Frenz Hotel; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: The hotel is clean but rooms are very small. This hotel is OK for 1-2 nights. All basic amenities are there in the room and the location of the hotel is very good. One can easily walk down to the Hop On -Hop off bus stand. Therte is no restaurant but there are some good local eating joints nearby as well as 7-11 stores.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Favehotel Cenang Beach; City: Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: We had lovely experience with the hotel. The rooms are spacious and the hotel is very clean. The breakfast is excellent. The hotel staffs are very helpful and always greets the guests with a smile. There is a nice family run restaurant next to the Hotel and they serve very good food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Phuket Resort Spa; City: Mai Khao Thalang District Phuket; Review: We stayed at the Marriot Vacation club for 3 nights. This stay was one of the most memorable experiences. The Mai Khao beach is completely unspoilt , clean with beautiful white sand. There are some good family run eateries which serve authentic Thai food. One can spend the entire day lazying on the beach and then experience the ambience of the Resort evening - it was heavenly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Devaragam; City: Guruvayur Thrissur District Kerala; Review: I along with my family stayed at Hotel Devaragam from 3rd to 5th Feb '14. The hotel has spacious rooms, very clean and just 5 mins walk from Guruvayur temple. The staffs are very courteous & helpful. Great experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emarald Pristine Island Floating Resort; City: Alappuzha Alappuzha District Kerala; Review: I along with my family had stayed at Pride Emerald Island Resort from 02 Feb to 03 Feb 14. This is a nice island resort in the back water. The resort owns a boat which can be used for a cruize in the back waters. The Resort is full of greenery and natural beauty. The staffs are very helpful and the food is excellent. Must try the fish preparations. Rooms arre clean and spacious. Very comnfortable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jasminn by Mango Hotels; City: Betalbatim Salcette South Goa District Goa; Review: Nice rooms, very clean, friendly staffs, free pick-up & drop to Betalbatim beach. The first floor rooms are better. Swimming pool is not so clean and located in the adjoining property. The restaurant just opposite the Hotel serves delicious Goan food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Seetal; City: Cuttack Cuttack District Odisha; Review: The hotel is conveniently located on the main road and easy to locate. It is near Cuttack railway station and interstate bus terminus and there are ample transport facility to reach the hotel. The rooms are small , but they are clean. The staffs are helpful. There can be parking problem as the hotel is bang on the main road. It is a convenient place to stay for 2-3 days.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Valley Nest; City: Panchgani Satara District Maharashtra; Review: Room is spacious & clean. But the sliding doors leading to the balcony do not have locking system. The hotel owner and staffs are very courteous and helpful. This is a new hotel so the fittings are new. Food quality is average. The lawn is well decorated. Free Wifi connectivity is there but strength is poor. The receptionist did not know how to use the swipe card machine. So had to settle bills by cash while checking out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Celebrity Boutique Hotel; City: Hyderabad Hyderabad District Telangana; Review: I booked the hotel through OYO Rooms. The location of the hotel is at Begumpet and opposite Shoppers Stop. But the place is difficult to find in the night as it is inside a lane. The room is big but maintenance & cleanliness is very bad. The staffs at the reception and room service are helpful but very they are not professional. The hotel has a well equipped Gym. The staffs did not even tell me whether free WiFi was available or not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: How Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal tour of Pakistan compared to Harry and Meghan's trip to Africa; Abstract: Harry and Meghan had a much more relaxed approached to security on their tour than Kate and William.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Royal engagement rings; Abstract: Take a look at the most impressive royal engagement rings!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Joker' Takes R-Rated Box Office Record…and Possibly Another No. 1 Weekend; Abstract: Warner Bros./Village Roadshow's "Joker" is going where no R-Rated film has gone before, passing the rating record set by "Deadpool 2" this weekend as it heads for $800 million worldwide. Along the way, it might also take one more No. 1 on the domestic weekend charts. Right now, "Joker" is in a virtual tie with Disney's "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," with both films currently projected by industry estimates to earn $19 million this weekend....; Category: movies
Title: New York Senator Chuck Schumer Mocks Trump Making Florida His New Home, Donald Jr. Fires Back; Abstract: "New York, New York. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere... Trump can't," Schumer tweeted.; Category: news
Title: Harvey Weinstein's inner circle speaks out as he plots a career comeback; Abstract: Weinstein's impending criminal trial, which is set to begin January 6, has depleted him, members of the former film executive's small inner circle told CNN.; Category: movies
Title: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Won't Spend Christmas with Queen Elizabeth at Sandringham This Year; Abstract: They'll hang out with baby Archie and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, instead.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Legend (Legend, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is great. June and Day all the way!!! I mean how can you not love them? They are perfect! I liked a lot how the story line kept me flipping page after page. I finished reading it in less than a week because it was that good! I will not say any more because I don't want to give spoilers but if you haven't read it go ahead and buy it because you will not regret it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Monkey's Paw; Author: W.W. Jacobs; Genres: thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm not a fan of this story... I just waisted my time while I could have read something better . But again, it may have not been my genre (which I disagree, but it could be a possibility) so ...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Landlady; Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky; Genres: fiction; Review: No! Just No! The ending creeped me out. It also has too much foreshadowing and it was just really really creepy. I would never re read this story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stolen: A Letter to My Captor; Author: Lucy Christopher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Stolen is about a teenage girl, Gemma, who gets kidnapped from an airport by Ty and is getting her in the middle of nowhere. There are times when Ty is sweet and gorgeous, but other times he is dark and dangerous (not in the hot way). The story goes on about their life in the dessert and somehow toward the end, instead of hateful feelings, she starts developing positive ones toward him. As much as I liked Ty, he scared the feathers off me sometimes... I still hadn't figured it out if Gemma fell in love with him or if the Stockholm syndrome kicked in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between; Author: Jennifer E. Smith; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Should we break up? Should we not break up? Let's break up. Let's get back together.... This is a great book if you want an easy read, I flipped through it in one day. It is about a two lovers who graduated high school and are about to go to college on opposite sides of the country... Though huh? Therefore, the girl wants to break and ends up doing this list she and her boyfriend have to accomplish in one night only. It had it's boring parts, but overall, it is a good book. 3.5/5 stars because sometimes, a girl needs to find her half!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Oh my Lord!!!!!!! This is my new favorite book . I will not go into details because I will probably end up spoiling it, but if you have not read it yet, read it!!!! I finished the book a few hours ago and the thrill is still there. Why is mass such a good writer? I need the third book now!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of the Dust; Author: Karen Hesse; Genres: history, young-adult, children, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I recognize in the beginning, this books sucked (my opinion), but in the end, it changed. I expected for something good to happen but that. Therefore, it's great book. It's true it can be a little depressing at times, but that makes it so much better because in the final, everything comes together and it's just happy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight; Author: Jennifer E. Smith; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Oh My God. I loved loved loved this book!! I recognize that at some points I was dragging it because I couldn't stand not reading more about Hadley and Oliver. However, I still enjoyed it. From the description j would have never picked it up, but I am happy a friend recommended it to me because I simply loved this book and if you haven't read it yet oh baby you should because you have no idea what you are missing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House on Prague Street; Author: Hana Demetz; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was great, it took me a while ti read it becaude the beginning wasn't to captivating, but by the time I got halfway, everything changed. This book is about the challenges a young half jew faces during World War II. I recommend it will all my heart because this book is worth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Light of Day; Author: Allison van Diepen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I was really excited to read Light of Day and it didn't brought me down. It became my favorite book. Light of Day is about a girl, Gabby, who was () this close to being drugged into prostitution if a mysterious extremely hot guy, X, wouldn't intervene. Later, one of Gabby's not-so-innocent-ex-friend disappears and she X. From there they can not deny the attraction they feel for each other and that's how the story goes on. I feel like this book had a little of everything: mystery, romance, drama, even a little "supernatural" (you'll get why I put the quotes if you read the book).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I LOVE YOU KAZ!!!!! Oh Emmm GEEEE! I think I read the last 2 pages 4000 times!!!! This book is the best I've ever read! How dare Leigh Bardugo just leave me like this???!! I need the sequel!!! I NEED IT!!!! Such a great book, I got so into it, I give it 10000 stars out of 5! Five is simply not enough!!! Outstanding work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night (The Night Trilogy #1); Author: Elie Wiesel; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I did not expect to like this book, but it was great. Our teacher gave us this book to read and in the beginning I hated it -like every books for school- but later, it became interesting and I learned many things about concentration camps... I will probably not read the next books, but I did really enjoy this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Girl (Fear Street Relaunch, #3); Author: R.L. Stine; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent book! I loved it! I read the last few pages with such an enthusiastic feeling! As I advanced into it, goosebumps rose on my whole body! I recommend it to anyone who loves a rush of fear. I still have one more question I never got answered: what does being "bloods" mean?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: No spoilers- Me Before You is an excellent book. John Moyes did it again and took my breath away with her outstanding writing technique. The whole story was beautiful, it had a very nice ring to it that kept me attached to the book all the way to the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way to Game the Walk of Shame; Author: Jenn P. Nguyen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I liked this book. I wanted a little more action (accuse my dirty mind for that), but in rest I liked it. I enjoyed how the goody two shoes changed the bad boy. I love every story like that. I give it 3.5 stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After You (Me Before You, #2); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I liked this book, it shows how no matter what situation you are in, life moves on and should you. I give it 4 stars because somewhere in the falling action I got lost. This is not a book for people who want sci-fi or some lovey dicey romance, but for people who need to move on from a bad experience or simply need some hope. This is what this book is about: hope.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cold Steel Ti-Lite 6 Inch Zytel Handle 26SXP; Brand: Cold Steel; Review: Trust me, I know what six inches is but this thing is a BEAST. Reminds me of Crocodile Dundee...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack; Brand: Maxpedition; Review: Pros -holds my M&P9 so it serves it's purpose -I haven't tried to put it through the ringer yet but it's pretty durable. Cons -Not the most stylish bag -There other less expensive alternatives out there; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoSports Solid Wood Premium Cornhole Set; Brand: GoSports; Review: The BEST option for a customizable cornhole board. I recently bought this and painted it with chalkboard paint and then added some stickers (will revert back with pictures). If you want something cool looking right out of the box then this might not be for you. It is well constructed and super sturdy so it has that going for it. But if you are looking for boards you can customize you might have half a brain if you do not buy this set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLSL TM-MTP07-DGY_Large Tesla Men's Mesh Shorts Sports Performance HyperDri II With Pockets MTS07; Brand: ; Review: I'm not picky with my athletic shorts but these were pretty lame. Long, formless, sad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 8-shot plastic disc Kap ring 96 shots 3 sheets 288 Total units; Brand: Toys4less; Review: You would think that all of these types of caps are the same. Well apparently not. They just don't fire as well - either the pop is weak or it doesn't pop at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: K K Hotel Cayre; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We just returned from a 6-night stay at the K+K. We chose this hotel based on reviews from this website and were not disappointed. Check-in was easy, the front desk staff, which also serves as concierge, were friendly and knowledgeable. Our room was small with a very comfortable double bed (we slept great every night), wireless internet access for our laptop (plus two computers in lobby connected to the internet for use by the hotel guests), a very nice bathroom with heated floor and a very hot, strong shower. We had a window which looked onto a courtyard and the room was very quiet. We rarely heard any outside noises at all. This hotel is next door to a Shell gas station, which is invisible from the street. The minimart sells everything from water to wine and beer, chocolates, croissants, etc... It is a great little stop just to pick up something for your room. An ATM was just steps away from the hotel door and the metro stop (Rue de Bac) is literally steps away. The hotel has umbrellas for your use, although I recommend a mini umbrella to keep with you all day. There were wonderful restaurants within walking distance as well as cafes and bakeries. We did not eat breakfast at the hotel as we thought it was a bit expensive and were very happy with a coffee and croissant from a neighboring cafe. All in all, we would definitely stay at the K+K again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Seas Island Resort; City: Captiva Island Florida; Review: We spent the weekend at this resort for a work-related trip and it rained the ENTIRE time! Unfortunately, we werent able to enjoy the pools or beach so I can't comment on either. We stayed in the Marina Villas in a one bedroom suite and requested to have one of the updated ones. I'm not really sure if thats what we got. Our view was very pretty and we enjoyed the screen patio which kept out the bugs. The kitchen was very nice and roomy. The bedroom was comfortable. The master bath shower had absolutely nowhere to place soap or shampoo bottles, except for the floor. We ended up using the second bathroom to bathe in. The resort is very large and to get from one end to the other is over 2 miles. Breakfast in the Harbour restaurant was good. Might return, not really sure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Washington DC; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: We stayed here last weekend while celebrating my birthday in DC. Our room was beautiful, spacious and very comfortable. We slept well on the king bed. The toiletries were from Aveda and smelled great. The bath towels were thick, larger than most hotel towels and smelled nice and fresh. The front desk staff was great and gave us a certificate for a free bottle of champagne and dessert from the restaurant as a birthday gift. The afternoon wine hour was fun and crowded. The hotel was more crowded than usual due to a large power outage in the area and locals using the hotel to escape the intense heat. This made the elevators a bit slower but that is truly my only complaint. I would definitely choose this hotel again when visiting DC.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cedarbrook Lodge; City: SeaTac Washington; Review: We stayed here our last night in Seattle so that we could be close to airport for morning departure. We were less than 10 minutes away but, due to landscaping and decor, felt miles away in a woodland setting. Our room was lovely, a very comfortable bed with an amazing pillow menu, lounges with free snacks and water and a complimentary breakfast which included smoked salmon all combined to make it a great stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Gainesville Downtown; City: Gainesville Florida; Review: We stayed at this hotel for a graduation ceremony. There were a total of 8 of us in four guest rooms. It was very nice to be in the downtown area and be able to walk to restaurants and pubs. On Friday night, there was a free live concert in the square across from the hotel, which was fun to listen to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Drake A Hilton Hotel; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: I just completed a three-night stay at the Drake Hotel in Chicago--pros and cons--Pros--very nice room, spacious, clean, beautiful public spaces, loaned me umbrella; cons--weird banging noise coming from ac ducts(?) at all hours, not enough storage space in bathroom (although very pretty and clean); mushy pillows (bed very comfy, tho), very expensive food and drinks, very expensive parking. Overall, we really liked our visit to the Drake and would return. Best kept secret, about one block away, in the lobby of the Hotel Raffaele, is a delicious donut shop, Glazed and Infused. Really good coffee, too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Loden Hotel; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: This was our first trip to Vancouver and we picked the Loden based on TA reviews. We were not disappointed. The hotel room was very comfortable and modern with adequate storage space and a very nice bathroom with a large tub, separate toilet and separate shower. You could even listen to the television thru speakers in the bathroom. The breakfast was included in our package and was a very nice assortment served buffet style. We used the free car service twice to go to dinner and was very convenient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; City: Coral Gables Florida; Review: We came this past Friday night to have dinner at Sushi Samba before going to another event. When it came time to get our car from the valet, we turned in our ticket, paid the $10 and waited. After about ten minutes of observing chaos with the valets coming and going (and rain) one of the young men came up to my husband and I and asked if we had paid. We said yes and that we were waiting for our car. A few minutes later, what appeared to be the manager of the valet parking, approached us and asked us if we had our ticket and if we had eaten at Sushi Samba. We told him our ticket had been taken and, yes, we had eaten at the restaurant. After about a total of twenty minutes, he approached us again and told us that our car had been on the curb about half a block down for the last 10 minutes. He looked a bit peeved at us and said that he told us this 10 minutes ago. My husband, who was late for another event, got very aggravated as this was not true. Why would we be standing there in the rain!!!! He told the manager that he wanted our money back and the manager got very belligerent. We just left as we did not want this to escalate. But the fact that we paid $10 for this very poor service was very unfair and it is unlikely we will ever use this service again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We had one night in Lisbon, between flights from Italy to the US. We picked this hotel for its proximity to the city center and the reputation of the brand, plus we got a pretty good deal on hotels. com. The hotel room was lovely, beautiful bathroom, comfortable bed. Very easy walking down elegant streets, to the waters edge, past many cafes, shops and restaurants. Very safe feel to area. Delicious breakfast offered in morning for extra charge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Chicago Midway Airport; City: Bedford Park Illinois; Review: Our family of eight traveling to Chicago to attend a graduation stayed at this property as a last resort--downtown Chicago was completely booked and we had a huge snafu with Expedia so... Our stay at the Hampton Inn was wonderful! The rooms (we had 3) were clean, nicely decorated, well appointed and very comfortable. The bathroom was spotless and had good light, clean, fresh-smelling towels and adequate storage space. The front desk people, especially Sharon and Ashley, were so helpful and courteous. The free breakfast was well stocked and a welcomed treat. Everyone in our group was happy with our stay and if we were to go back to that area in Chicago, we would definitely stay there again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Place d Armes; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: We arrived very late, after midnight, and greeted pleasantly. We were offered an upgrade to a junior suite, at a cost, which we accepted, and were given a very nice room with a fireplace and a beautiful bathroom. The bed was very comfortable, the shower nice (although the rainshower leaked out all over the floor). The bathroom was very cold; some type of heater or heated floors would have been nice in the winter climate. Upon check-in, and after we accepted upgrade, I inquired about a breakfast voucher, as I had read on this site that many had breakfast included. I was told it was not in my rate. Now, coming from a customer-service driven profession, I felt that seeing we arrived after midnight, and paying extra for an upgrade that would have otherwise sat empty, giving us 2 breakfast vouchers couldn't have hurt the hotel and would have gone very far in how we felt about our welcome and the friendliness of the staff. This also goes toward check-out, when we requested 2 pm, instead of one pm, and were refused, although we were told the night before that there were very few check-ins the next day. Old Montreal is very quiet this time of year, tourism is down, the hotel was not near capacity--this is the time to go a little above and beyond in the treatment of your guests. Other than that, the location was wonderful and the door staff was very accommodating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St James Court A Taj Hotel; City: London England; Review: The Taj London was a very nice experience. Quiet, off the beaten path of the tourists, great bed, nice bar, delicious Indian restaurant, included breakfast! What more could we ask for. We had a couple of small issues which the manager took care of to our satisfaction. We would return to the Taj.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa; City: Bonita Springs Florida; Review: We really enjoyed the pools and the lazy river! We spent the majority of water time in the lazy river. Getting to the beach required packing up water and food in a cooler, picking up towels at the towel depot by one of the pools, carrying all of that down a long boardwalk that went through the mangroves, approx 10 minutes, to a dock. boarding a boat and taking about a 15 minute boat ride to the private island. Once we got off the boat, we had to walk to the opposite side of the island, on a sandy path, then down to the beach and find empty chairs and umbrellas. That was another 10 minute, or so, walk. The beach was pretty although the water was not the most attractive shade of green-brown. The best part were the dolphins that loved to follow in the wake of the boat and put on quite a show! Our room was lovely with a large bathroom, complete with a great view. The public areas are vast and attractive. I also had a massage, done by Jossy, that was wonderful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PULLMAN Miami Airport hotel; City: Miami Florida; Review: A couple of weeks ago, my husband attended a leadership retreat for his company, at this hotel. While there, his truck was vandalized--the tailgate of his F350 was stolen. He actually saw the thieves as he was walking out but they quickly pulled away when they saw him. Although he had to enter a closed gate in the morning, the gate had been left open and the security cameras were "down". The hotel has been very slow in their response although it is very clear that their security systems were not in place at the time of this theft. So, beware of leaving your car/truck at this hotel. BTW, this happened in broad daylight!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ugly's Conduit Bending; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Stanfield Page; Review: Must have for pipe bending especially the beginner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benfield Conduit Bending Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Benfield Page; Review: Good book for learning to bend pipe; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Color Coded EZ Tabs for the 2014 National Electrical Code; Author: John Riley; Review: Works perfect fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ugly's Electric Motors and Controls, 2014 Edition; Author: Jones & Bartlett Learning; Review: Very handy book if you work with motors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2015 International Mechanical Code Turbo Tabs for Soft Cover; Author: Visit Amazon's International Code Council Page; Review: Fast delivery excellent book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Electrical Conduit Bending Quick-Card; Author: Richard Iadevaia; Review: Great reference; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire Alarm Systems; Author: Njatc; Review: Good info for the beginning student or to brush up very fast delivery; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 4 (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Myojo Ippeichan Yakisoba Japanese Style Instant Noodles, 4.77-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 12); Brand: Myojo; Review: Love noodles and these take a little finesse buy they are delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Oats/Honey, 98 Count; Brand: Nature's Valley; Review: Handy and a very good, easy snack; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slim Jim Giant Smoked Snack Sticks, Tabasco, .97 Oz. 24-Count; Brand: Slim Jim; Review: Very addicting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alaska's Best Original King Salmon Jerky (1.13 Oz) - Pack of Six; Brand: Alaska's Best; Review: Excellent Wish I had it with me all the time as healthy snack; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaimana Ahi Tuna Jerky Original 2.75 Ounce - Soft and Tasty - Premium Fish Jerky Made in the; Brand: Kaimana Jerky; Review: very good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Wish Ground Coffee, The World's Strongest Coffee, Fair Trade and USDA Certified Organic, 16 Ounce; Brand: Death Wish Coffee Co.; Review: The taste is great. Taking some on vacation to treat others. Arrived perfect. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 30.5 Ounce; Brand: Folgers; Review: Great automatic drip coffee for bulk use; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nonni's Cioccolati & Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti, Net wt 2 lb 1.25 oz (943g), 25 Count; Brand: Nonni's; Review: Client came in and passed these around to thank us and they are delicious so bourght some for myself; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Aimo SAMI9300PCLDI685 Dazzling Diamond Bling Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 - Retail Packaging - Pink/White; Brand: Aimo; Review: Gift for the wife, she loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pandamimi Deluxe Green Cover with White Lace for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 - At & T, T Mobile, Sprint,; Brand: Galaxy On 5 Case; Review: Gift for the wife, she loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: niceeshop Crystal Clear Ultrathin 0.5mm Thick Slim TPU Back Cover Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 4; Brand: niceeshop; Review: Gift for the wife, she loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3D Handmade Luxury Mirror & Fashion Accessories Diamond Crystal Bling Silver Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 III I9300; Brand: Mavis's Diary; Review: Gift for the wife, she loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leegoal(TM) Handmade Mint Green Punk Gold Pyramid Studs Spikes Cross Cover Case For Samsung i9300 Galaxy S3 III; Brand: Leegoal; Review: Gift for the wife, she loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Straight Talk Nano SIM Card For T-Mobile Network & Unlocked GSM Phone; Brand: Straight Talk; Review: Excellent price, but it did not live up to my expectations. I have a GSM unlock phone put the sim in and rebooted the iPhone and a message popped up, "no sim". After a number of tries it was unsuccessful. Very unsatisfied.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ABC(TM) Black Fashion Girl Woman Fresh Sweet Cute Flip Wallet Leather Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300; Brand: ABC(TM); Review: Gift for the wife, she loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ABC Hot Pink Fashion Girl Woman Fresh Sweet Cute Flip Wallet Leather Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300; Brand: abcsell; Review: Gift for the wife she loved them; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: BLACK+DECKER CS1518 15amp 18" Corded Chainsaw; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: I do not have a saw yet , but after reading all the reviews I have a few comments that may help readers. First this is a 15 amp motor. You should really use it on a 20 amp circuit to avoid tripping a breaker or hurting the motor. This is not a saw you should run on your average 16 gauge llight power cord. This saw needs a 14 or 12 gauge wire to protect the motor and give you the most power. Be aware, if you are using a 14 gauge wire and 100 feet of wire, you will pop a 15 amp circuit breaker with the slightest bind of the blade while cutting. Please consider using a 12 gauge extension cord and if you are using a 14 gauge keep it to 50 feet. Remember you are going through quite a bit of wire in your house probably before you even reach your extension cord. I am looking forward to ordering mine, but be safe and check your power and cord size before you start out. Happy cutting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DB Electrical STC0016 New Starter for Tecumseh 33329 33329C 33329D 33329E 33329F 37000 For Snowblower; Brand: DB Electrical; Review: everything lined up, used old mounting hardware based on other reviews. Snowblower fired right up and it sounded better than the original. Hope it continues to work and sound as it does now. All holes lined up easy installation. Have only used a few times so far; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mouse Traps 4 Pack; Brand: Victor; Review: Great little traps, an update of the classic mouse trap. I spread the peanut butter into the little holes on the paddle so they have to work at it thus tripping the trigger. In the past I have had mice lick the bait off and not trip the trap, but not so with these, and so reasonable in price. I bought the 10 pack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D-con 3 Count Disposable Bait Stations - Corner Fit; Brand: D-Con; Review: Bought the bait station and these baits when I could no longer find the bait bags I had always used. I was skeptical but so far two of these baits are gone and they have yet to even nibble the bait bags which I eventually did find. This appears to be more effective. Also unlike the pellets which I found mice sometimes move and store. With the bait they have to nibble, it goes right down like food and I assume it is effective. I will know when the bait station is no longer eaten.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victor EZ set mouse trap (Pack of 12); Brand: Victor; Review: I have used a number of different types of mouse trays but started having trouble with the all plastic ones. Saw these and was amazed at the number of traps for the money. I have a 300 year old house so trapping is inevitable. I have never had one of these miss and they trip perfectly every time. Best of all the redesign makes setting easy and no slammed fingers from a trigger not holding. The holes in the plastic plates allow the peanut butter to be squished into them ensuring the trip as the food is accessed. I had one area where they seem to frequent and I had five traps set and later 5 successes. Will not use any other type since I started with these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: SigTac Bridge Mount for SIG Pistol Rail; Brand: SigTac; Review: Bridge mount fit exactly as expected on my P250c. It seems to be made from the same (or similar) polymer material as the pistol's frame.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Elite Tactical Right Handed Leg Holster; Brand: UTG; Review: The product was well made, with one oversight. The leg straps are too short. They would be the perfect length for an adolescent or woman, but not for an adult man.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UTG Deluxe Universal Horizontal Shoulder Holster; Brand: UTG; Review: The shoulder rig was surprisingly comfortable considering how inexpensive it was. To be clear, I did not purchase this for everyday carry(EDC), I bought it for limited use and to determine if I wanted to shell out money for a custom shoulder rig. The mag pouch and handgun holsters are swappable from side to side. The belt straps are adequate, but could be a little longer. If you are looking for something for limited use, this could be the product for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tactical Folding Front & Rear Set Flip Up Backup Sights BUIS Black; Brand: Tac Gears; Review: I knew going in that these were not authentic Magpul BUIS. These are slightly smaller that the real deal, but the do work okay. Its a little difficult to get them mounted on a rail, but once the set screw is in place, they will not budge. I do not recommend these as an alternative to the real deal, but if you are looking to "try-out" flip up sights then this could be what you are looking for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leupold Std Medium Rings Matte 49901; Brand: Leupold; Review: I bought this rings to mount a Vortex Optics Crossfire II to a Remington 700 .308. Between these rings and the scope itself, it hold zero even after the rifle was dropped(accidentally); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mob Skateboard Grip Tape Sheet Black 33" Long X 9" Wide - No Bubble Application; Brand: Mob Grip; Review: I bought this to add some traction to a handgun. It works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vortex Optics Crossfire II Adjustable Objective, 1-inch Tube, Second Focal Plane Riflescopes; Brand: Vortex Optics; Review: I bought this scope for a Remington 700 .308 and it is amazing. It has great eye relief, even at higher magnification. Being able to focus the scope based on the distance is a huge plus. The turrets are protected under caps. The turrets give an audible click, making adjustment a breeze. The scope holds zero even when the rifle was dropped(accidentally).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRUGLO TG109 Rifle Sight Set, Marlin 336 Lever Action W/Front Ramp; Brand: TRUGLO; Review: I bought this to replace the original sights on my rifle. They were easy to install and make it very easy to acquire a target.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tac-Mag Gun Magnet with 25 lb Rating; Brand: Ragnar Industries; Review: I bought this to be able to store a handgun on the wall near the door. It has a tight hold on the gun, even through the slim holster it is in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MakerShot Custom Magazine Speedloader (Select Your Magazine); Brand: MakerShot; Review: This speedloader is a life saver, well a thumb saver at the very least. Without this you have to use your fingers to press the rounds into the magazines. I bought the model for a 9mm XDm and it fit perfectly. It also worked on a standard XD magazine, though it wasn't as tight fitting as it was on the XDm magazines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanks Gunner - USA Made Concealed Carry CCW Leather Gun Belt - 100 Year Warranty; Brand: Hanks Belt; Review: Beautiful black leather gun belt. I have been wearing this every day for two months. Leather does not stretch or roll over the way dress belts will. There is some insignificant deformation at the buckle(which I only bring up to provide a thorough review), but that will happen to any belt once you have worn it long enough to break it in. That being said, there is no discoloration from the belt buckle. The belt has some very minor flex to it, but in no way does it come close to compromising the attachment of a holster. In fact, this minor flexibility make it comfortable to wear. There are belts that are made with a kydex core that a quite rigid and can be quite uncomfortable when seated or driving for long periods of time. This belt does have some heft to it. It feels heavy when you are holding it in your hands. Once it is on your pants and on your body, you won't even notice the weight of it. This belt was pricey, but it will be the last black belt I will ever have to buy. If I should need to purchase a brown belt in the future, I will buy one from Hanks to match the one I have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Alexander the Great Motel; City: Vineyard Blacktown Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: I stayed there for 3 night and all was good, clean room, laundry facilities, pool air conditioning, and not far from many pub and clubs if you don't want to eat in the restaurant attache to the place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viet House Homestay; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: I stayed there for 6 nights, clean room, mine was at the top floor and i had a view of the buddhist temple next door. A very friendly family own business. Good air conditioning, TV, large bathroom, only blemish small hot water system, but you learn to save water and enjoy a shorter shower, system reheat very quickly. i did recommended this place to an Australian friend who left yesterday for Hoi An. great value and very nice people; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jesmond Executive Villas; City: Newcastle Greater Newcastle New South Wales; Review: nice room but cool. Floor and wall are dark tiles which is not a problem in summer but got this cold feeling in winter. very large bed, spa and shower. close to restaurants and hotel across the road..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown; City: San Jose California; Review: Great room, 24 hrs service, good buffet breakfast close to every thing in San Jose. Clean and very quiet. Very friendly staffs always willing to help. I stayed there for 5 days and had a great experience. Gym is good, pool is ok, that will be the only downfall in my mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brisbane Holiday Village; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Great place to stay, we were there for 6 days with a sport group of over 70 and the kids had a great time. Good laundry facilities, good restaurant with simple dishes for all. Only down is WIFI can be really hard to connect according to your cabin or camping site.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Malabou Beach; City: Poum Grand Terre; Review: situated in a very remote part of new Caledonia this resort offer surprisingly good accomodations. Seems to be relatively new, modern, clean and very comfortable. Located right on the beaches a very safe place for children or for couples looking to enjoy a romantic week end away. Buffet lunch and breakfast. However, the buffet for dinner was not to the quality expected from a place with such great accomodation, limited in the choice, but been there so close after from new year, i think the supply did not arrived for my night stay. Many friends who went there told me i was unlucky with the food. The only negative is the Mozzies, be very prepare for an attack a t dusk and dawn from December to February; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Betikure Parc Lodge; City: Bourail Grand Terre; Review: This place in nettle in the middle of forest, very quiet and serene. Owner operators are very friendly as well as all the staffs. Accomodations are of hight standard ,clean spacious and full of natural light. Food is excellent, dinner is a set menu, i had Terrine of Deer, followed by Duck breast and finished with a Mango tarte a tatin.. Breakfast is a buffet style with only freshly bake croissants, chocolate croissants, brioches.....All the jam are local source and made. Fresh fruits salads, any way the lots and delicious. Enfin un très bon endroit to stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Luz Madrid Rooms; City: Madrid; Review: We feel so lucky to have stumbled across this Hostal. It is directly north of Plaza Mayor, one block south of the Opera, and walking distance to everything. Literally, it is one mile or less to the train station, Reina Sofia museum, the Prado, Parque del Retiro, or Goya's tomb. We took a cab one time, and it was 5 EURO. The rooms are clean and have everything you need. The private bathroom was great, though be advised the shower is small. I am a normal sized guy I think at 6 feet tallish and the shower was tight. Be forwarned. Everything else was great, balcony overlooking the street, incredibly friendly staff, perfect. We arrived in Madrid way before checkin and they hurried and got us a room ready even by 1p. It was great. If you're worried about people not speaking English, then study up on at least basic terms. We speak enough Spanish and did just fine, but if that type of thing makes you nervous know before you go that they don't speak English. Shouldn't dissuade you one bit!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zenit Sevilla; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: Hotel Zenit Sevilla was a great home base for our two day visit. Just a few minutes walking to the more touristy areas, you pass through a number of local hangouts and markets on your way downtown. When you're tired of seeing other tourists and obnoxious flocking groups, it's a nice respite. I really wish I remembered the name of the restaurant facing North looking up the river on the East side of the river, but I can't. It's a yellow building with two levels and a roof-top deck. Incredibly busy with local night life, but a great place for a relaxing breakfast. The hotel was about as close as we'd want to be, since being in a hotel too close to the action was not the goal. This location is quieter and more relaxing. The room itself was nothing special. Spacious, to be sure, with ample closet space, but oddly decorated and dark. Deep colors in the room make it feel even darker, and the large mirror on the wall (HUGE mirror) that is likely meant to make the room feel bigger or brighter is just odd, and not effective. And parking, while convenient, is not thoroughly explained. There is no elevator that goes down to the parking garage, so if you have luggage unload it out front first before parking your car. Otherwise you'll be dragging it up a staircase. BUT, we'd definitely stay there again. Great location, very friendly staff, and the room was clean.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hesperia Cordoba; City: Cordoba Province of Cordoba Andalucia; Review: We stayed at Hesperia Cordoba in September of 2012 on our way through Spain as part of our anniversary. With overnight stops in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Marbella and Barcelona it was a great chance to compare and contrast hotel experiences. Pros: Hesperia Cordoba is in an incredible location. Just steps from the beautiful (day and night) Puente Romano, which crosses the river and puts you out directly in the middle of the action. Just a few minutes walking from the best restaurants in Cordoba (REGADERA!) which are along the West bank of the river. And the physical structure of the hotel was incredible, very neat atrium design, convenient parking, an beautiful roof-rop terrace, pool, etc. Cons: Having years of hotel experience myself, the drawbacks of Hesperia Cordoba are particularly frustrating because of of how easy they would be to fix as they mostly revolve around service. We were never greeted or acknowledged while walking through the lobby, despite the presence at all times of at least 2 or 3 front desk agents. At checkin the lack of interest in our arrival (genuine or otherwise) was disappointing, particularly since Hesperia Cordoba was the only hotel that had previously responded to our emails that it was our anniversary. No mention of it. When we first checked in moments later called down for the wireless code, and after hanging up found it didn't work. Called back down to read it back to the front desk and clarify, and the guy said "how about you come down here and I'll see what you wrote down." Maybe now appalling to most people, but as someone who has worked in customer service that response is shocking. The next morning would couldn't get the safe open and it had our passports and money locked inside. After 3 calls and nearly a half hour of waiting a very rude maintenance guy finally arrived and opened it. Yikes. And structurally there were a couple of quirks. For whatever reason our bathroom smelled bad, a faint sewage smell. Not sure if it's something the hotel could fix, since no one suggested switching rooms, so perhaps that's the norm. Didn't ruin our stay, but certainly didn't help. Also in the bathroom there is a very cool looking half wall in the shower that in reality is a huge problem. After every shower there were copious amounts of water on the floor, despite anything you did to combat the issue. We never slipped or fell, but could see how such a thing would be possible. Definitely wasn't a terrible experience, but it will mostly be remembered for what it could have been, not what it was. A pity that a fresh set of eyes or a "secret shopper" can't be sent through to resolve some of the training and service issues, because that would make it truly top notch. As it is, if we're ever back in Cordoba, we'd probably roll the dice on somewhere else and see if it's a more enjoyable experience overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princesa Playa Hotel Apartamentos; City: Marbella Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Biggest takeaway for this review: trust your instincts and ask for directions. We passed a hotel that looked like what we were looking for, but the name didn't match exactly so we didn't think to ask inside. We spent another 30 minutes walking around looking for it, only to find that was it. The is literally the only down side to the whole experience. The views are amazing, the apartment is huge (full kitchen), the apartment is clean, quiet, just amazing. My wife and I are both old hotel industry pros and the service here was top notch. They have laundry facilities onsite, which you need for beach living, and a convenience store on the northwest corner of the same block as the hotel. Everything you need. The only down side is the outrageously expensive breakfast on the roof. Don't take advantage of it, plan ahead by going to the convenience store and stocking up on croissants and orange juice for early breakfasts. Quicker and cheaper. The beaches are amazing, just make note of which one you're walking on to as some have a fairly steep charge (5-10 euro per person) just for a chair, umbrella, and nothing more. There are plenty of free ones if you get out early. Don't expect amazing dining, this is a tourist destination to be sure and there are an unusually high number of sub-par italian restaurants. But the beaches are terrific, and if you stay at Princesa Playa hotel Apartamentos you might not even want to leave your room!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H10 Raco Del Pi; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: If you want to take a chance on a lesser known hotel with good reviews, this is the one for you. The reviews could not have been more accurate, with a perfect blend of charm, elegance and service at H10 Raco del Pi. As with all of the big cities in Spain it's easy to get turned around in Barcelona, but this hotel was easy to find from every direction and only two blocks off of Las Ramblas. Walking distance from La Boqueria and Mercat de Santa Caterina, you're only a hop skip and a wine induced stumble from the finest authentic Catalan and refined mediterranean cuisine Barcelona has to offer. This is a very popular and safe feeling area with plenty of shops, markets and stores filled with locals and tourists alike. The staff at the hotel was fantastic, the housekeepers top notch, attentive and efficient. The front desk was great, spot on recommendations for food and day trips, and will tell you if what you want to do is a bad idea (hint: ask them early about the metro, they're a wealth of knowledge). All of the rooms have distinct character, ours with high ceilings and exposed beams. Modern colors and appointments but with a distinctly historic feel to the building. This hotel doesn't have the amenities you'd find at a bigger place (no pool) and the restaurant is overpriced, but when you're this close to absolutely everything you came to Barcelona for why are you hanging out at the hotel anyway?; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ka anapali Beach Club; City: Maui Hawaii; Review: This timeshare resort is in Honokowai so is not on the board walk that links the resorts and restaurants in Ka'anapali The room was very spacious, clean, and had a great balcony with a lovely sea and sunset view. The room had a kitchenette that was very functional, and with a supermarket 5 minutes walk away it was easy to organize our own breakfast etc. The hotel interior and rooms are showing signs of age. The pool was large. The fitness center was smallish with a limted range of equipment - the exercycles were not particularly good. The beach is sandy, windy, and flew red flags (dangerous) the two days that we were there. We saw lots of colorful fish just off of the beach. You can only walk beyond neighboring properties at low tide meaning that you really need a rental car to enjoy the really nice beaches that are only 5 minutes to the north or south, and to get to restaurants outside of the resort. Parking is $16 per day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quest on Willis; City: Wellington Greater Wellington North Island; Review: We rented two studio apartments for our family of 5 the weekend of an All Blacks rugby test in Wellington. Quest was the only place left that could fit us in. The apartments are old and a little run down but tidy and clean. They come with a kitchenette - but there is very limited space to sit down and eat. Paid internet is available. The corridor is a little claustrophobic. The location is little isolated if you don't know Wellington really well. Paid parking is available - but the spaces are tight and the one-way roads mean that you have to approach the entrance just the right way to get into the garage. The service was great - the staff ensured that we had apartments two doors from each other and were very friendly. You get access to Les Mills fitness on Taranaki St, about 5 minutes walk away. There is a cafe in the foyer that we grabbed a coffee at that looks to have a really nice menu.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Family Apartments; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Our family of 5 stayed in a roomy sleeps 7 apartment. Very clean. Great location, no more than 5-10 mins walk to just about all attractions. The staff were really friendly and helpful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Location seems to be the only redeeming feature. Our group of 9 universally found that the rooms and service were terrible. Rooms were: dirty, shabby, very tired and not suited for working in. Not enough storage for clothes. Desk is covered with mini bar stuff and can't be worked at. Safes are too small to take a laptop. Don't pay for breakfast. Luke warm food, not appetizing at all. Bathrooms are old and not enough flat space for toiletries. Basically it sucks and we are all actively looking to move to an alternative so we don't have to suffer for another 8 nights.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Muscat; City: Muscat Muscat Governorate; Review: Stayed here on business for the first time. The hotel is nice and the staff really genuinely friendly. The hotel interior is getting a bit tired. My room shower leaked and there was a lack of electricity outlets around the bed area. The internet was also a bit slow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Berlin Marriott Hotel; City: Berlin; Review: Stayed two nights at the Berlin Marriott and got a nice suite upgrade. The location is great. Within 10-15 minutes of most major attractions. The service was also top notch. I would use it again if back in Berlin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: St Pierre Park Hotel Spa Golf Resort; City: St Peter Port Guernsey Channel Islands; Review: Stayed here on a business trip for one week. The place is a little isolated, and despite the good intentions of staff, not really up to scratch. The decor is old and in need to updating, and the heating does not work very well - which might be ok for the warmer months, but during December with temperatures close to zero I froze most of the time, as did others traveling with me. There is a supermarket close by which is very handy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fraser Suites Doha; City: Doha; Review: Stayed 3 nights on a business trip. The veneer is flashy but peel it away and things just don't measure up. Airport pickup they said - yes, but the guy was 10 mins late. Check in - efficient but not effective. Key did not work in the room. They came up with a new one - it got me in, to disturb the person already staying there. Eventually sorted, my room was one floor down. Get in, go to hang clothes. Only 2 hangers. Try to use appliances in kitchen - nothing worked, blown fuse was my guess. The main room had plenty of electrical outlets - but they were all in use by hotel appliances. No where to plug in the phone or computer. Had to rearrange their plugs and use my own double adapter to find a solution. The chair for the work desk was difficult to use - solid metal feet, which made it hard to move and get into the desk. Cleaners did a good quick job - at 5pm! But forgot to leave the face cloths. Finally, this has to be the only hotel of the hundreds that I have stayed in that did not have any information or instructions about the hotel or equipment in the room. As a frequent business traveler I found it was not really up to basic level standards - there was not much substance under the glossy veneer. I will not stay there ever again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Castlepoint Hotel Guesthouse The Whakataki; City: Masterton Wairarapa Greater Wellington Nort; Review: Called in and had a great lunch. Fish n chips were super fresh. The vege fritters were scrumptious and the crumbed squid nice and crunchy. The salads that everything came with were really fresh and tasty and the beet relish for the fritters was superb. The place is nicely relaxing. Enjoyed a couple of pints and a game of pool as well. Well worth stopping off for food to or from Castlepoint. Much better options than what you get out at the beach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: KONOV Jewelry Stainless Steel Men's Heavy Biker Bracelet; Brand: KONOV; Review: Love this bracelet. Get complements daily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Heavy Large Mens Stainless Steel Necklace Link Chain - Silver - Length 22 inch; Brand: KONOV; Review: Love it! I get compliments on this daily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings 1/4 Carat tw.; Brand: SuperJeweler; Review: Smaller than I expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Polar Fox Jonah MPX808567 Mens Casual Perforated High-Top Red Brogue Wingtip Dress Boots; Brand: Polar Fox; Review: Beautiful shoes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Men's Locker III Slide Cross-Trainer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable sandal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: At Leningrad's Gates: The Combat Memoirs of a Soldier with Army Group North; Author: Visit Amazon's William Lubbeck Page; Review: An easy read. Wish the author was more specific in many areas, but overall I enjoyed it. I recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Long Way Back to the River Kwai: Memories Of World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Loet Velmans Page; Review: The book moves quick and his tale is fascinating. The author experienced the Tripartite Pact from both ends of the globe. Hard to comprehend all this happened not so long ago.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten Soldier; Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Sajer Page; Review: Finally a book that gives you a feel for what it was like on the dreaded Russian Front. I recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flowers from Berlin; Author: Visit Amazon's Noel Hynd Page; Review: Written well and moves quickly. A good read for history and spy buffs. Always found myself coming back for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D DAY Through German Eyes: The Hidden Story of June 6th 1944; Author: Visit Amazon's Holger Eckhertz Page; Review: Great perspective on the German side and the overwhelming force they faced on d day. An interesting and quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Oster Cryogen-X Pet Clipper Blade, 3F; Brand: Oster; Review: Excellent Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oster Professional Turbo A5 Heavy Duty Animal Grooming Clippers with Detachable CryogenX #10 Blade, 2 Speed (078005-314-002); Brand: Oster; Review: Excellent Product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Performance Fresh Pet Shampoo, 17-Ounce; Brand: Top Performance; Review: Excellent Product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Performance Fresh Pet Conditioner, 2-1/2-Gallon" />; Brand: Top Performance; Review: Excellent Product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AKC Training Pads; Brand: American Kennel Club; Review: Good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VicTsing Ultra Silent High Out Energy Efficient Aquarium Air Pump Fish Tank Oxygen AirPump With 2 Air Stone; Brand: VicTsing; Review: Excellent Product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Performance Bright Magic Dog and Cat Shampoo, 17-Ounce; Brand: Top Performance; Review: Great Product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Performance Plastic Liquid Shampoo Lotion Dispenser Pump for Gallon and 2.5 Gallon Containers; Brand: Top Performance; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Grand Palladium Colonial Resort Spa; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: 7 of us went to Mexico last year and stayed at the Barcello, didn't think we could improve on it, but we did at the grand Palladium. From the welcome at the Lobby until the end, all the staff were friendly and helpful, the pools were lovely Memo's (is there anything this man cannot do?) entertainment team under are absolutely great. The Beach was lovely and everything is so clean. Our First Choice Rep in the resort was A-MAZ-ING. sorting out any little issues and managing to move our two families nearer together within this extensive resort. The food in the main buffet restaurant was always good with something for every one, we tried the Chinese and have to admit to not being very impressed, Ribs and the Italian would be our choice to recommend. we did some of the trips 2 with First Choice, Coco Bongo (not to be missed) Jason the rep sorted it out for us and joined in as much as he could which made it altogether a more relaxing experience as we were not worried about getting there and back relying on local transport. we also went to Chechen itza, a really great experience. We went to the Dolphins but opted to go to Isla Mujeres and booked before we left for Mexico, it was considerably cheaper than the local Xel-Ha, and an absolutely unbelievable day, we swam with Dolphins, Manatees and Sea Lions, it's all inclusive of the ferry ride, food drinks and the photo's are a bit cheaper too. The Hotel' Concierge arranged a reasonable mini bus to take us to Cancun and nothing was too much trouble for them, particularly as we had to rearrange it twice. The Manager should be pleased with his staff, the whole place is spotless, there is always cleaning going on. The major extra was the Spa, a beautiful relaxing place where you can have a Sauna, steam, swim down the lazy river sit in the Jacuzzi and round off the day in a really beautiful environment. As previously stated the only thing I would change would be a couple of the A la carte restaurants. Thank you for a wonderful time, and a great holiday Palladium. Linda McC; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Palladium Colonial Resort Spa; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: I love this hotel and most of the staff. Last year we we (7 of us) went for 2 weeks, liked it so much 10 of us went for 3 weeks on the 4th of July. If you are going try not to book with Thomson, I have had a dispute with them since April, still not resolved and only just escalated to a senior manager. The Thomson staff are clearly advised to be as nice as pie until you have paid up and then basically lie to you, any way I digress. The good things, The Rooms 5514, 5112, 4930, 4403, Were lovely, we had Filberto as our maid and he was great and looked after us really well, with new towel designs nearly every day. Memo, his entertainment staff POP, are fantastic, He and they work really hard. the shows are good and there is always something going on. The pools and Beach are some of the best we have been to, there was always beds available, and you could find a quiet area if you wanted to get away from the pool games. The food is acceptable catering to most of us, although the vegetarian selection is very basic and the same nearly every day. The restaurant staff are always cheerful and the areas are always clean. A few more spoons in the evening would be helpful. We tried many of the A La Carte's and appeared to find a similar problem in all, our group was too big!! to sit together and even when we said 2 tables together we often had to wait over an hour, the booking of these first come first serve basis is complicated and pre booking would be better. The web site states that a group of 10 or more can pre book, but the guest services said this was not the case so either they do not know what is said on the web site or the information has not been updated. The other issue with the A La Carte is the dress code, Women can go in with almost next to no clothes whilst my 14 year old nephew was made to wear a pair of long trousers?? ( I thought this rule was for adult men) and my son in law had to return to his room for a shirt to be given entrance to the BEECH BBQ!!! Whilst women could go in a bikini. This last rule needs to be made clear as one would assume that on the beech there is also a dress code. The head waiter was also quite unpleasant and I di complain about his attitude. We had a few power cuts and despite the web site stating that there are back up generators we were in the dark (and the heat) for quite a few hours. It was very dark and there were a few accidents with people falling into pools and down steps, the emergency lighting also appeared to fail. The only other thing we noted was that they need more staff at; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tullamore Court Hotel; City: Tullamore County Offaly; Review: A great hotel, lovely central location great staff, clean comfortable and entertaining, reasonable value for money, we booked through trip advisor, I pre contacted the hotel with a room request and it was honoured. I would agree that it is slightly dated in parts, but the staff the food and the ambiance certainly make up for it. We chose this as it was local to Anna Harvey farm, but found it central to other amenities, we visited a dog racing track, the Irish National Stud, Belvedere house, the cinema, and many other attractions, the staff gave us advice and help to select our outings, and were charming. James in the restaurant/bar even went out of his way to ensure we could have the mojitos we wanted even though there is not a lot of call for these drinks, mint was ordered in and they were lovely..Thanks James.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Palladium Colonial Resort Spa; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: I Love this hotel, I like going back as we know our way around, and don't have to waste time trying to find out where everything is. The good points are the Entertainment team who never stopped al over the time we were there, every day was different and the New year fantastic, celebrating on the beach at the time it would be new year in England was great. Loolo and Memo with there team are probably the best I have seen, a few more 80s nights would have suited our group very well, although I appreciate you have to cater for all. The bands in the Lobbys are good, but so loud, people do like to listen but also talk and at times we had to move as we couldn't hear each other. The bar staff, pool staff Room attendants are always friendly and helpful, as are the staff I the Buffet area. 2 of us spent some time in the Spa and this was lovely, if any one visits this Hotel please go as it is truly beautiful especially at sunset. The Pool area and Beach is kept clean and there are always plenty of beds. Now the not so good, the Al a carte restaurants were generally awful, as guests who had been before we had the advantage of being able to book in advance, which was nice and we did, however the Steak and Ribs were not as good as last year, the Italian had deteriorated still further and was not good at all, The Spanish looks lovely but the food was absolutely inedible, The hot food served was tepid and we had to send it back, even once reheated it didn't improve and we ended up in the buffet. Cold/tepid food does seem to be a trait that should be dealt with, especially as there are so many cases of Stomach upset, most of my group of 6 suffered in varying degrees during our 2 week stay. I note that in the White Sands Buffet there is always hand gel offered but not so in the Kantenah/Colonial (maybe this would help?). I really do not want to deter prospective travellers , as this Hotel has a lot to offer but the food and restaurants have been better on previous visits, and could and should be reviewed. They used to have themed nights which were good and the food temperature needs to be reviewed in all areas, these are only small things but I am sure it would help with the overall experience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Club Hotel Dolphin; City: Waikkal Central Province; Review: I have just returned from Club Hotel Dolphin, and prior to going I was slightly concerned about some of the negative reviews. I travelled with my Daughter 30 weeks pregnant and her husband and my Teen age daughter. We went with Thomson's on the Dreamliner and the flight was brilliant. Arrival was smooth and we were soon guided to our transport where we met Sam the Thomson Rep, who was brilliant he made the relatively short trip to the hotel interesting and informative. Arriving at the hotel was the smoothest check in I have ever known, and I have had quite a few over the years. The staff were almost with out exception friendly and welcoming, from the Reception to the Bar Staff and in particular the wonderful omelette chef who ensured my family especially my daughter started the day with a healthy breakfast. The food which has come under criticism, was to my mind very good, yes there was currys daily, but they were always different, there was also Pasta's grilled meats salads, various potato dishes rice, and a whole cold room for the vast array of desserts daily, my view would be if you prefer burger and chips every day this would not be for you, but if you are willing to try local dishes cooked well then certainly you will enjoy what is on offer. The snack bars (2) serve up the toasted sandwiches and chips, which is available up until 7pm. We attended the usual Rep meeting and this was informative without the hard sell from Sam, who was on hand many days a week to help if needed, He arranged several of our trips and excursions and they were brilliant, we went to the national parks and did one of the 2 day trips staying in a lovely safari themed hotel. We had a great guide Sudu and if you go here do ask for him he is passionate and knowledgeable about his country and adds little bits I which you would never see. We had a lovely room huge bed, regularly the linen was changed, the room was cleaned daily we often had the towel arrangements with elephants and birds, which was a nice touch. Bottled water was there every day. The 2 pools were lovely and the pool attendants and bar staff helpful. The beach directly in front of the hotel was good but due to the winds we were advised not to swim out to far, so we generally used the pools. If you want a nice location to see Sri Lanka I would highly recommend this hotel. My only criticism and it didn't matter to us too much, due to my daughters condition, would be the entertainment. Admittedly we have spent the last few years in the Palladium Mexico where entertainment is paramount, but this was a different type of holiday. But the team did not appear to try to get too many people involved and I believe the evenings could have done with a bit of an overhaul, It appeared to be; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa Casino; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Re; Review: This will have been our first visit to this Hotel but our 6th in a Palladium Group Hotel. We were a family of five from 13 months to 50yrs, The people in the Hotel were lovely always friendly brilliant with the Baby, Special Thanks to Mildred and Mary in the Buffet restaurant and William and Stanley at the pool bar who were brilliant and so helpful. However on arrival my Daughter and son in law were put in the wrong room they had ordered a larger one (as they have the baby) it took 2 days to sort out but the TUI reps were great and arranged a fair deal and moved them to a lovely room for the remaining 11 days. I have to say Both Reps were very helpful with nothing be too much trouble. The food is a bit samey but wouldn't really expect any different, there was always something to eat and on such a large complex it was always edible. We did try a couple of the special restaurants the Chinese was actually awful, the Rodizio food was not well done enough for us and the others despite looking empty said they were full, it did not spoil the holiday in any way but is just a view. The Beeches and pool area along with the grounds are beautifully kept and a joy to be in, the sand is white and the sea is blue and the weather was fantastic. I have seen some reviews on the POP entertainment people, but did not really agree, unfortunately I have been to the Mexican Palladium in Riviera Maya organised by Memo, this should be the bench mark for all Palladiums as it is brilliant, for us there was not enough entertainment for the children only 2 children's shows a week? the evening shows did not start until 10pm (too late for some of the party) and a lot in Spanish (only), others said it was good but I think we have been spoilt by the Mexican POP Team, the pool entertainment was not that great, some woman DJ playing over loud Spanish music twice with 2 of the POP team floating around in the pool dressed as a mermaid and some bloke in a bit of gold material was both random and of no entertainment, when the pool music was nice enough Definitely room for improvement here and more to do for the children. There is a baby club and kids club, no idea about the kids but would certainly not leave my grandchild in the baby club, no one asks who you are any one can walk in and there was one Spanish speaking attendant sitting on the floor focussing on one child, the toys were fairly sparse too, we had no intention of leaving the baby here but would certainly advise parents to review this thoroughly. The general security appears to be good but you never know. The Rooms were good and cannot fault the cleanliness in any of the areas, would I go back to the; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort Spa; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: This was our 7th visit to the Grand Palladium, and it didn't fail to disappoint us. There were some new things on offer and as it was out 7th visit we ended up being given some little extra perks which really made for a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We travelled as usual with TUI, Went premium economy and the flight was comfortable with cabin crew fabulous considering they were working Christmas day. We arrived at Cancun airport at 2.30 and had a private transfer to the hotel which was brilliant especially as we were travelling with my 2 year old grandson, (who I have to say was brilliant with all the travelling). Our rooms were pretty much what e had asked for. We arranged various nights at the resteraunts, favourite was Ribs and more, my daughter tried the possidion and thoroughly enjoyed it, we went to chic on different nights and this was fab. The baby had a great time loads for him to enjou with the beach, water park, Pido and the entertainment team and the glorious weather, there is literally something for every one, from 2-55,The staff pretty much without exception are brilliant. We still love after all this time and will be returning again for a family holiday 10 of us n July 2019. Thnks Grand Palladium; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Tin Roof Tacos; City: Boise, ID; Review: Fresh, fun flavor combinations and well priced. I like the fried chicken tacos and the pulled pork tacos. YUM!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill; City: Boise, ID; Review: This is a great place to sit on the porch during the summer and drink a beer. My kids love making their own pizza and I love the Chicken Teriyaki Fettuccini.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chandlers; City: Boise, ID; Review: My favorite place for a fancy night out. The live music, the staff, the ambiance and the food is all amazing. I've never had a bad meal or bad anything here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big City Coffee; City: Boise, ID; Review: I love the feeling of this place. The food portions are huge and well priced. Get a Milky Way coffee and the Tamale Breakfast, you won't regret it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Applebee's Grill + Bar; City: Garden City, ID; Review: When I go to an Applebees I'm not looking for a fancy dinner, but I would like good service and warm food. Don't expect to get either at this location. From the start our waitress couldn't be bothered with us. Actually I wouldn't consider her our waitress as the rest of the staff had to help her bring our drinks, our food, refill our drinks and clear our table. She basically took our order and gave us the check, which I think the electronic pad on the table would have done this with less eye rolling and more efficiently. When we did get our food it was unfortunately luke warm, but that didn't even really bother us as it tasted good. We were even willing to order dessert; however, our waitress never checked on us to ask. Finally we had enough and asked for the check which took another 30 min to get and pay. I might have let any of this pass if it was even remotely busy there, but she literally had 1 table other than us. She actually spent most of the 1.5 hours we were there sitting at her own table chatting with other staff. What bugs me the most is that this wasn't the first time I've had bad service at this location, but it definitely is the last. I wish I would have read the yelp reviews about this location to start, I would have avoided this location. So please do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey; City: Boise, ID; Review: We went on a very windy day and there was still plenty of things for the family to do inside. Make sure to watch the live bird presentations as they really enrich the experience. It's amazing to see the conservation efforts and the fund's success in breeding and getting birds off of the endangered species list. It's a great place for some education, some entertainment and a chance to support a great cause. PS check the site for the detour as there is construction on Cole Rd.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pie Hole Pizza; City: Boise, ID; Review: The service is fast, pizza is good and prices are easy on the wallet. Pepperoni is always a good choice, but I love to try the fun topping combinations that they come up with daily. Great for a late nite after the bar snack or a lunch with the kids.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pie Hole Pizza; City: Boise, ID; Review: The service is fast, pizza is good and prices are easy on the wallet. Pepperoni is always a good choice, but I love to try the fun topping combinations that they come up with daily. Great for a late nite after the bar snack or a lunch with the kids.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acme Bakeshop; City: Garden City, ID; Review: Local bread? Yes please! They have my favorite sourdough and make some great specialty loaves throughout the year. If I had to live off of only bread and butter, I would not be disappointed if it was Acme's bread! You can find them at the Saturday market or in some local shops like the Co-OP.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Chicken; City: Boise, ID; Review: Mmmm the burritos are huge! I swear I try to finish it but I always seem to have so much left. Oh and the chicken...perfect! This is the only place I can get my 4 year old to eat his whole meal to the point he's picking every bit of chicken off the bone. They get 2 thumbs up from my little guy and 4 stars from me!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Haggar Men's Two-Tone Herringbone Expandable-Waist Pleat-Front Dress Pant; Brand: ; Review: Inseam a bit long.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: There's not a lot of size 38W, 28L offered.. I would like to see more of my pants size offered; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: There's not a lot of size 38W, 28L offered.. I would like to see more of my pants size offered; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: There's not a lot of size 38W, 28L offered.. I would like to see more of my pants size offered; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Men's Equalizer 2.0 True Balance Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit! Loved the cushiony air step feel of the insoles! Keep the production going! In Womens sizes too! My wife is interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Men's Equalizer 2.0 True Balance Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit! Loved the cushiony air step feel of the insoles! Keep the production going! In Womens sizes too! My wife is interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BUBBAS Super Strength Commercial Enzyme Cleaner - Pet Odor Eliminator | Enzymatic Stain Remover; Brand: Bubba's Rowdy Friends Pet Supply Company; Review: I acquired an adorable pug--notorious for being difficult to housebreak, in spite of their intelligence. He is still a baby, and even though I stay outside with him, he still manages to come inside and take care of business. Because of the numerous positive reviews on Amazon, I decided to try Bubba's Rowdy Friends Pet Stain Remover & Enzyme Cleaner. I am so glad I did! Once my baby has left his little present for me, I follow the directions: blot the stain, wet it with water & paper towels to soak up as much as I can, and apply Bubba's Enzyme Remover. What is really great is that once the spot dries, the odor is gone! Definitely worth the money. I don't want my home to smell like a toilet. I'll continue to purchase this product, since I KNOW for a fact it works!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Single Thick Nylon Deluxe Dog Collar; Brand: Hamilton; Review: My pug is a SF Giants fan. He is proud of his orange collar, and it holds his slide-on name tag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZippyPaws - Loopy Hedgehog No Stuffing Squeaky Plush Dog Toy - For Small and Medium Dogs; Brand: ZippyPaws; Review: My pug LOVES this toy. There are several squeakers in it, and it really holds his attention.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZippyPaws - Zingy No Stuffing Durable Squeaky Plush Dog Toy; Brand: ZippyPaws; Review: My dog loves when I throw it. He brings it back, and I squeak it, and he "attacks" it for a while, just to hear the squeaks. There are different sounding squeaks, which makes it more attractive to him. This is a well-made, quality toy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BULESK Phone Cable; Brand: BULESK; Review: In my experience with this brush, the manufacturer put some thought into the design. It combs out the loose fur on my pug, without hurting him. Anyone who owns a pug knows they are one of the worst shedding breeds. When he sees me coming toward him with the brush, he gets happy. That says it all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Lion Cub Adorably Tries to Roar; Abstract: This little lion cub was trying to let out a roar. Adorably, he opened his mouth wide and roared squeakily while the visitors laughed at his cuteness.; Category: video
Title: This Wedding Photo of a Canine Best Man Captures Just How Deep a Dog's Love Truly Is; Abstract: When Mark Doublet made his dog, Marley, the best man at his wedding, he took his duties very seriously, and a photo of them together has gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Squirrel Surprises Giant Panda In Hilarious Video; Abstract: Watch a squirrel surprise a giant panda.; Category: video
Title: 51 Times Stars Dressed Up as Other Stars for Halloween and Nailed It; Abstract: They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery!; Category: entertainment
Title: Funny celeb pics for October 2019; Abstract: Helen Mirren does ride share differently and more pics that will make you LOL.; Category: entertainment
Title: Man with Autism Asks First His Question Ever & Twitter Responds with Nothing But Love; Abstract: When Kerry Bloch tweeted about the first question her 21-year-old son had ever asked, the Twitterverse responded with love.; Category: health
Title: Abandoned 'unicorn' puppy has a tail on its head; Abstract: Abandoned 'unicorn' puppy has a tail on its head; Category: video | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Clarks Women's Gael Rex Flat; Brand: ; Review: These ahoes are very comfortable. I do have wide feet but these shoes are unussually wide in the instep area. Most times a wide shoe has a wider toe box and the instep area is proportionate. These shoes fit perfect at toe area. I do like them and as I wear thicker socks they will be fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Genette Arc; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable-especially important as I am on my feet alot at work. They look great too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Relaxed Fit ComfortSoft V-Neck T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: These V-Necks are basically boxes-all seems gather irregularly. Mine are now wrags-not worth even the time to send back. Not sure where these came from but I am shocked that Hanes would put their label on these.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Relaxed Fit ComfortSoft V-Neck T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: These V-Necks are basically boxes-all seems gather irregularly. Mine are now wrags-not worth even the time to send back. Not sure where these came from but I am shocked that Hanes would put their label on these.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Women's Women's Modern Bootcut Denim Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great nfit and perfect for Business Casual Fridays!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Files: Fight the Future, The (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Genres: Adventure, Film-Noir, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Powder (1995); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Time Bandits (1981); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: *batteries not included (1987); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 13th Warrior, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1982); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 6th Day, The (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Abominable Dr. Phibes, The (1971); Genres: Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Above the Law (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Action Jackson (1988); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brazil (1985); Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Lost Children, The (Cité des enfants perdus, La) (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell (Kôkaku kidôtai) (1995); Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road Warrior, The (Mad Max 2) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pi (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Primer (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Serenity (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Transformers (2007); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Videodrome (1983); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fire in the Sky (1993); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Running Man, The (1987); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mothman Prophecies, The (2002); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: The Movie (1986); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix Reloaded, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Flight of the Navigator (1986); Genres: Adventure, Children, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Scarface (1932); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret of NIMH, The (1982); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator (1987); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Excalibur (1981); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: First Blood (Rambo: First Blood) (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Aguirre: The Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes) (1972); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High and Low (Tengoku to jigoku) (1963); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ikiru (1952); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kagemusha (1980); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ran (1985); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Throne of Blood (Kumonosu jô) (1957); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yojimbo (1961); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: adidas Men's Cloudfoam Advantage Clean Sneaker Tennis Shoes; Brand: ; Review: nice sneakers; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Benchmark Straps 18, 20, 22 & 24mm Ballistic Nylon NATO Watchband + Spring Bar Removal Tool (Multiple Colors); Brand: Benchmark Straps; Review: decent product. quick shipping; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Women's Element Refresh W Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: great pair of sneakers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100% Silk Mens Bowtie Self Tie Bow Tie by John William | Bow Ties for Men; Brand: John William Clothing; Review: good quality; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WRISTCHIE Men's Lapel Pin Flower Handmade Boutonniere Pin Suit (Pack of 7); Brand: WRISTCHIE; Review: nice pins, however 2 were unstuck when i received them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Havaianas Sandal Flip Flop Sandals With Backstrap, Baby/Toddler, Chic; Brand: ; Review: I ordered this adorable little flip flop for my 2 year old. Her normal size is 5-6 and the Havaianas 6.5 is too small! It does fit for now but it will not for long. Her little heel comes off the end already and weirdly, the heel strap is a little too loose. It mostly stays on but slips off a lot which really bother her. Thinking about just cutting the things off already. Other than that, super cute flip flop for a little girly-girl.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alki'i 2-way stretch Women's swim shorts - Two Tone (5 colors, S- 2XL); Brand: Alki'i; Review: Love these shorts for cover up at the beach. Stretchy but still firm enough that it doesn't ride up too much. I usually wear a large but ordered 2xl based on measurements.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RainStoppers W103CHDOME 32-Inch Children's Plastic Umbrella, Clear Dome; Brand: RainStoppers; Review: I bought this umbrella to make a jellyfish costume for Halloween with led lights and ribbons. After Halloween, I took off all the stuff and my kids use it as an umbrella. It's ok for a cheap umbrella-it's plastic with flimsy metal tines. However, I wouldn't trust it on a heavy pour down day or during heavy wind. I'm even afraid to open it too quickly and have to be very careful to close it up nicely as to not crinkle the plastic too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BLUBOON Girl School Backpack Women Laptop Schoolbag Bookbags for Teens High School Water-Resistant (Black-3Pcs 006); Brand: BLUBOON; Review: My 7th grader uses this backpack for school. It is so stylish but I love that it's sturdy. The canvas and heavy stitch assures good quality. We scrubbed a stain out of it once and the black striping faded. Don't do that! Lol We used a black sharpie to "refresh" it and it looks great again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arcadia Outdoors Premium Black Travel Umbrella with Glide Tech Coating; Brand: Arcadia Outdoors; Review: LOVE this umbrella. I live in a very rainy area when rain pops out of no where so I keep this umbrella in my bag. I love the auto-collapse feature which makes it easier to put away while holding my baby in one hand. The springs in the hinges (is that the right word?!) make it wind resistant. On several occasions the umbrella snapped back due to heavy winds but a light push on an even surface (the ground) popped it right back into place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Trenro Wired Controller USB Breakaway Cable Cord; Brand: Trenro; Review: When my Rockcandy controller started to die I notice it was the USB lart. I quickly went on amazon and found this to be the cheapest. It's been a year and still works awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wired USB Controller for PC & Xbox 360 (Black); Brand: Generic; Review: Works amazing, I'm very pleased with this controller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playstation Plus: 3 Month Membership [Digital Code]; Brand: by
SCEA; Review: For some reason my Playstation 4 has trouble verifying my debit card on every purchase so I've started buying digital codes through Amazon. It's actually a simple process and this is now my main source of getting Playstation Plus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn - PC; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: Amazing game, at the time Amazon had it at the best price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokémon Yellow Version - 3DS [Digital Code]; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Best way to relive a classic! I love this game.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Learn How To Increase Your Chances of Winning The Lottery; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Lustig Page; Review: The size of the book for 35 plus dollars was ridiculous! The information was not new and I felt so ripped off! I must admit I tried his method of buying all of one game and bought 50 tickets and in the 50 tickets of 5.00 dollars each i won a total of 12 dollars...good return for my investment? I don't think so....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Smokin' Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: As usual this book is typical Evanovich...funny, heartfelt and easy to follow through to the end. You find yourself shaking your head a couple of times at the situations our heroine gets herself into. I enjoy her writing very much; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: STARRY NIGHT; Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: Debbie has done it again...heart felt message on how important family is. You will enjoy this book. Way to go Debbie McComber and thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Basics of Winning Bingo, 3rd Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Avery Cardoza Page; Review: Excellent book if you have never heard of bingo and wanted to learn about it...I wanted winning strategies and was guess...Disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strategies for Beating Small Stakes Poker Tournaments; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Little Page; Review: This is the fourth book l have read by Jonathan...is amazing he does not repeat himself. Talks about knowing your opponents and their ranges, unfortunately, I see myself still as the poker players he talks about...going to change that....I highly recommend this book...well worth your . Money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Fundamentalist: Stories of a Mentally Ill, Obsessive Compulsive, Legalistic Youth Group Kid Turned Pastor; Author: Joey Svendsen; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Legalistic, fundamentalist Christianity coupled with mental health issues is not a good combination. Joey Svendsen recounts stories of his struggles with depression and OCD, painting a picture of how these conditions distorted his perspective of God and negatively impacted much of his life. This is a very important topic that needs attention. Yes, some of the stories are hilarious, but this is a good reminder of how vital it is to talk about mental health - particularly in church circles. A short, accessible, funny read with a good message.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Magic Faraway Tree Collection; Author: Enid Blyton; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Perhaps my opinions are tied up in nostalgia, but I've found this to be an enjoyable read in my late twenties. The formula is simple but there's enough to allow the imagination to run wild. The characters are also endearing, particularly the different creatures who live in the tree. The only thing that perplexed me was how accepting the mother was of this magic tree and her children spending time with all its inhabitants without once visiting it! My mum would never do that(!); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Untamed State; Author: Roxane Gay; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This is a beautifully written novel but at the same time very hard to read. Why is it hard to read? The content details a harrowing account of a kidnapping that tells an important story about the impact of violence perpetrated by men. I also appreciated the questions that this book brings up about family - particularly the invitation to consider 'who is my family?' Yes, this will make you feel uncomfortable but it is also a vital read with the ability to widen our perspectives and realise that atrocities of this level are occurring in the UK and across the planet on a daily basis. At times the content of the book is traumatic (I wanted to throw it across the room many times) but it is not a gratuitous depiction of violence for the sake of it, it is the opportunity for eyes to be opened and for people to understand the way women are mistreated. As a son, a brother and a husband this was an uneasy and unsettling story that challenged me and awakened many different thoughts in my mind. I had to keep reading as I felt as though I owed it to every woman who has suffered any kind of abuse at the hands of a man to do so. This is my first experience of Roxane Gay but in it she quickly cemented herself as an accomplished and important author with a vital perspective. I'd recommend this book to anyone who reads to be challenged, provoked and inspired. The words of this book will stay with me for a very long time. However, due to the content of the book it could naturally act as a harmful trigger for those that have experienced similar traumatic events.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonfire; Author: Krysten Ritter; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 10 years since leaving home Abby Williams confronts events of her childhood after returning to Barrens, Indiana for a work investigation. Her past quickly catches up with her as she battles for answers in this gripping tale from actress Krysten Ritter. It's the kind of mystery crime thriller where nothing is quite as it should be. The eerie landscape and a location where everyone knows everyone ensure that suspicion is cast in every different directions. Corporate corruption, missing school friends and perspectives blurred by alcohol. It's the kind of 'what is actually going on here?!' rollercoaster ride where you are not even sure whether to trust the protagonist. Never dull the story relentlessly and unpredictably charges onwards as Ritter weaves complex threads together to build an engaging story. It's the kind of novel that you have to keep reading just to see where it ends up. Quite impressive for a debut author famous for star performances in Marvel's Jessica Jones and Breaking Bad. If you are a fan of gritty thrillers then you can't go too wrong with this book. A copy of this book was provided for review by the publisher via NetGalley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bleak House; Author: Charles Dickens; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: For the first half of Bleak House I found myself losing track of who was who. With so many characters it's a problem I often have. However, perseverance pays off and by the second half I was absorbed. I came to love the endearing Esther Summerson and her kind guardian John Jarndyce. Dickens was certainly an expert at weaving together a complex storyline - the unexpected twists and turns as the novel progressed kept me on edge throughout the second half of the book. There are moments of delight and moments of tragedy - but I rarely saw them coming or knew what would happen next. Some people find the jump between Esther's first person narrative and the narrated story jarring, but I preferred (and found it easier to read) Esther's perspective. I may not have made it through the first half to the book without her storytelling. Overall, there is a lot to like here - not my favourite Dickens novel but it certainly ends up as an emotionally engaging and therefore rewarding read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Square and the Tower: Networks, Hierarchies and the Struggle for Global Power; Author: Niall Ferguson; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Outspoken historian and broadcaster Niall Ferguson returns with his latest book which ambitiously sweeps across history examining the interactions between networks and hierarchies. Indeed, Ferguson has set out to redress the balance, maintaining that "social networks have always been much more important in history than most historians, fixated as they have been on hierarchical organisations such as states, have allowed". Ferguson's research is certainly comprehensive. The book bounces through time stopping long enough to examine diverse topics from the Illuminati to 9/11. Most interesting to me was the analysis on the Reformation - the influence of the printing network is nothing new but Ferguson's proposal that the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment should be considered as "network based revolutions" is interesting to consider. Like any research aiming for an extensive overview of history, the book meanders in places. On the one hand, there's something to interest every reader here. However, Ferguson's analysis of events in the 20th Century was personally harder for me to engage with. It's within this era that Ferguson's own prejudices come out - comparing the revolution in Russia between 1917-23 to the plague being the most notable example. It's not all bad though and Ferguson's effort to examine networks and hierarchies across the world rather than simply in Europe and America has to be applauded. The book comes together nicely as Ferguson considers the impact of the internet and the growth of large networks (ie. Facebook, Amazon and Google). He examines recent events such as Brexit and the election of Donald Trump continuing to argue the prominence of networks, proposing that Brexit "was a victory for a network... over the hierarchy of the British establishment" and that Trump's network beat the Clinton's hierarchical campaign. Such thoughts will provoke a lot of discussion and although networks have played their role, it seems Ferguson may have fallen into the trap of viewing current events through the lens of his thesis. More notable is the encouragement not to project the aforementioned current events onto early Twentieth Century history. Trump is not Hitler. Populism is not Fascism. Thanks to technological advancements "our own era is profoundly different". This distinction seems to often be ignored - we have our own distinct problems to tackle. Indeed, Ferguson ends by examining the impact of these advancements and considering our present-day dependence on electronic networks. It's poignant, insightful and, dare I say it, a bit scary. Sometimes it feels as though Ferguson has tried to make information fit into his thesis, but whilst the extent that we are to believe that networks have impacted history may be questioned and analysed, the fact that networks are influencing our day to day life on a tremendous scale is hard to avoid. As Ferguson states: "Unlike in the past, there are now two kinds of people in the world: those who own and run the networks, and those who merely use them" - a reality that we are probably aware of, but one that we choose to ignore. A copy of this book was provided for review; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seeds of Contemplation; Author: Thomas Merton; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: "To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence: for God is love. Love is my true identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name." Personally, this was the most astounding quote in 'Seeds of Contemplation'. I have read these words over and over during the last few weeks. I've held them in my mind, wrestled with them in my head, breathed them in. There's a new level of beauty found here that I was yet to realise and I am still yet to fully comprehend. That's the joy of the mystic tradition. That's the joy of contemplation. The book contains a series of reflections or essays (or 'seeds') regarding the contemplative life. There's a depth contained within these words is hard to sum up - some moments profoundly moved me, some moments will need further reflection and consideration. Like most books from the monastic movement, it's one that will be worth returning to. I am sure different passages would stick out to different people. In summary, it's a great read. A book to chew over in the background and take your time digesting. A book to not read all in one go. A book where the very words speak patiently to both your mind and your heart. I like that kind of book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fools and Mortals; Author: Bernard Cornwell; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, poetry, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Historical novelist Bernard Cornwell explores the rich backdrop of Elizabethan theatre in his latest novel. Readers who are familiar with Cornwell's popular Sharpe and The Last Kingdom series may be surprised to find this work set away from battlefields. However, all of author's dependable trademarks are visible here. The book is well researched, the storyline compelling and interesting characters with competing motivations. One character compares the art of playwriting and performing to a clock: "We set the scene, we make confusion, we tangle our characters' lives, we suggest treason or establish enmity, and then we let the weight go, and the whole thing untangles. The pointer moves around the dial. And that, my friend, is the play. The smooth motion of the clock hand, the untangling." Indeed. And that, perhaps, is a perfect summary of what Cornwell has achieved here. Cornwell has created a play of his own, tangling up Lord Chamberlain's players and other characters in this Elizabethan world. The untangling in the final third may unravel a bit to easily, the clock hand may move a bit too smoothly, but this reader was enjoying the story far too much to care. It's an engaging read. Yet again, Cornwell brings history to life in this accessible and readable tale. A copy of this book was provided for review by the publisher via NetGalley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Good Father; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Chamberlain Page; Review: It was slightly predictable but still a quick fun read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death by Honeymoon (Book #1 in the Caribbean Murder Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaden Skye Page; Review: The book was lacking in depth and plot. It started out good but then it just was over.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Davidson Page; Review: on the edge; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mistress: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: This book was good but not many surprises.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sting; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. It had an interesting twist that made for a fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Limerick Strand Hotel; City: Limerick County Limerick; Review: I want to commend Kate at the front desk for all of her help. The restaurant folks are also wonderful and we spent three nights there two weeks ago. The location is excellent for walking to and from various sites and downtown and overall it's quiet and convenient for people traveling in the area. Yes, the quality is wonderful and hospitality is TERRIFIC!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Saint Mary s Mayo Clinic Area; City: Rochester Minnesota; Review: We recently stayed at the Homewood suites when my niece had to have surgery. Given she is a high-risk patient, we were grateful to everyone for their kindness. The easy walk to St. Mary's, the room quality, the meals, and the staff were all top notch. We couldn't have anticipated having a better stay for an intensely stressful time made better by the caring staff at the hotel. Having coffee available all day, breakfast and light supper while we spent hours from morning to night were esp. helpful. The ease of getting in and out of town and back and forth to the hospital helped the family navigate with ease. Thank you, staff, for your attention to the little things!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coral at Atlantis Autograph Collection; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahama; Review: I recently stayed at a conference here and the bill was pre-paid by the company I was representing. However, when I checked in, they put a hold on my credit card for potential charges at the Casino, which I did not use. While they provide a "key card" for check-in and all their services which is convenient (unless you lose it), they still billed me additionally for the nights that had already been prepaid. It's been a nightmare to resolve. I had considered returning to stay at The Cove, because it looks lovely, but I am having second thoughts about their inability to resolve their billing issues. The good news is that American Express is investigating so I hope after two months it will be resolved soon!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit; City: Detroit Lakes Minnesota; Review: My husband and I were in Detroit Lakes for a family reunion and stayed here for two nights on Father's Day weekend. It has lakeview rooms, complimentary breakfast and some other perks, including offering spa services, etc. What a nice find outside of town! It's quiet, with environmentally friendly bath items, in-room refrigerators, complimentary wifi, and rentable lake items. We will definitely stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Washington National Harbor; City: National Harbor Maryland; Review: The food is very good, the ambience of the harbor and walking in the area is quite nice. I have stayed here on business several times and it's nice to be somewhere that is close to Alexandria and DC w/o having to be in the city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 'The Masked Singer' Recap: A Grammy Winner Is Revealed As The Skeleton; Abstract: A new round of performances from masked singers led to one celebrity being unmasked at the end of the Oct. 16 episode of 'The Masked Singer.'; Category: tv
Title: The funny way Chris Pratt won over father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger; Abstract: Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Monday, and the legendary action star could not stop gushing over his new son-in-law Chris Pratt. Chris married Katherine Schwarzenegger in June, but only after he proved to Arnold that he was strong enough to be her man. When Katherine first told Arnold that she was dating Chris, the former governor of California said he was "blown away." "I was saying do you have to be so competitive?" recalled Arnold. "Do you have to have a guy that is taller than me, that is bigger than me, that's doing bigger movies than me and all of this kind of stuff, that makes more money than me?" Arnold says he immediately got along with Chris. "He is such a great guy, said Arnold. "Not only very talented guy and a great actor and a great star and all this stuff but a really kind man and kind to my daughter, which is the most important thing for me." While all of the aforementioned traits are things most parents look for in their children's spouse, Arnold admitted Chris's muscles helped. Arnold joked, "Pumping iron was the decision-making factor." Arnold worked out with Chris and was quite impressed. "He's a strong guy, there's no two ways about it, and I'm very proud of him," said Arnold. "When I watched him make these moves in the gym, you know, the incline press specifically did it. Why I wanted him to become my son-in-law. It was the incline press."; Category: video
Title: The funny way Chris Pratt won over father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger; Abstract: Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Monday, and the legendary action star could not stop gushing over his new son-in-law Chris Pratt. Chris married Katherine Schwarzenegger in June, but only after he proved to Arnold that he was strong enough to be her man. When Katherine first told Arnold that she was dating Chris, the former governor of California said he was "blown away." "I was saying do you have to be so competitive?" recalled Arnold. "Do you have to have a guy that is taller than me, that is bigger than me, that's doing bigger movies than me and all of this kind of stuff, that makes more money than me?" Arnold says he immediately got along with Chris. "He is such a great guy, said Arnold. "Not only very talented guy and a great actor and a great star and all this stuff but a really kind man and kind to my daughter, which is the most important thing for me." While all of the aforementioned traits are things most parents look for in their children's spouse, Arnold admitted Chris's muscles helped. Arnold joked, "Pumping iron was the decision-making factor." Arnold worked out with Chris and was quite impressed. "He's a strong guy, there's no two ways about it, and I'm very proud of him," said Arnold. "When I watched him make these moves in the gym, you know, the incline press specifically did it. Why I wanted him to become my son-in-law. It was the incline press."; Category: video
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: Broadway Star Laurel Griggs Suffered Asthma Attack Before She Died at Age 13; Abstract: Teen star Laurel Griggs, who passed away on November 5, was known for roles in Once and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: All My Love, Detrick; Author: Visit Amazon's Roberta Kagan Page; Review: Enjoyed this story of the trials of Nazi Germany; a good read that includes thorough research and captivating character emotions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FORGOTTEN SEAMSTRESS- PB; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Trenow Page; Review: Maria will hold your heart, interest and feelings closely as she takes you through her life's story. Wonder how many Marias there were?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Heart Is a Drunken Compass: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Domingo Martinez Page; Review: Enjoyed the book's honest approach to life and it's challenges and joys and relationships. Author has some good stuff to share.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outcry: Holocaust Memoirs; Author: Visit Amazon's Manny Steinberg Page; Review: Thank you for a beautiful, strong, personal account of life before during and after near death of your body, mind and spirit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rich Are Different; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Howatch Page; Review: Engaging; good historical perspectives; interesting human relationship study into greed, honor and manipulation of needs, desires, minds, emotions and victory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Green Dragon Inn; City: Hawes Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: Hard to believe they have been there for almost 6 months and what a change they have made to the place. It’s really good to see all the great comments they are getting on Trip Advisor since they took it over. The place was very busy when we arrived and Helen had cooked 40 breakfasts that morning ! The ambience was warm and welcoming with a roaring open fire, folk musicians playing in the bar and a 20 foot Christmas tree all lit up and beautifully decorated. Lunch didn’t disappoint; beautifully cooked and man-sized portions. We both went for the lamb roast with all the trimmings. It was lovely to catch up again albeit such a brief visit. We’re kicking ourselves though as we forgot to bring the camera and missed the opportunity to get some snowy pictures !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dukes Head Inn; City: Armathwaite Carlisle Cumbria England; Review: We were treated to dinner with friends who had travelled up from Dorset. Dawn was very attentive. The meal was superb. Cheese soufflé starter highly recommended. Compliments to the Chef!! We can see the pub from our house and are delighted with the turnaround. During the previous two tenancies, the experience was so poor we only went in twice. We are delighted to have this great pub in our village and are looking forward to curry and pub quiz night next week.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moss Lodge; City: Rochdale Greater Manchester England; Review: Was greeted warmly on arrival and shown to my room. Beautifully clean accommodation, with decent sized shower room, proper coffee maker a fan and fridge containing bottled water and 'real' milk. Complimentary toiletries are top quality as are the tea, coffee and biscuits. Free WIFI worked very well so able to work from my room. I wasn't expecting to be able to have breakfast due to very early start the next day but a tray of cereals, fresh fruit and yogurt was brought to my room for the morning. I ordered a packed lunch for the following day and it was excellent value.Excellent service and would most definitely stay here again. So lovely to find proprietors who genuinely enjoy making their guests feel valued.Location is excellent. A taxi from the station to Moss Lodge was £4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Hart Country Inn; City: Hawes Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: I stayed with my husband and our 2 Border terriers.The room was fantastic and spotlessly clean; some establishments that offer accommodation with dogs feels like you're in a dog basket and that you're getting second best but we couldn't have been better looked after. All of the staff we met were really attentive. Beautiful complimentary toiletries, proper tea mugs and the essential Yorkshire tea. Shower room was large and had good water pressure. Lovely quality towels. The bed and pillows were really comfortable. Since our last visit the restaurant are has been refurbished and looks fantastic. The food was second to none, beautifully presented and lots of it. Really good value for money. Hats off to you Helen and Terry. Cant wait to see you again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton York; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Bed was great; comfy pillows and lots of room. Shower was great but complimentary shampoo had been ‘previously enjoyed’ as it was topped up with water. The centre button on the hot tap was missing as was a knob on the wardrobe door. There was no mirror to dry hair in front of and the WiFi didn’t work in room 63. The in-room info makes interesting reading; it warns of the dangers of inviting complete strangers back to your room and advises you to ‘use all the locks we provide’ If someone knocks the door claiming to be hotel staff it advises to call reception and ask if they’re genuine. Made me wonder if there had been an issue with unsavoury individuals getting into the hotel. It goes on to advise that should the fire alarm sound, roll onto the floor , feel the door handle and if it’s hot, stuff wet towels under the door, crawl to the bathroom, fill the bath and dig out the ice bucket to bail water onto the flames. My room didn’t have an ice bucket. All sounded a bit terrifying! Breakfast was nice and dinner was reasonably priced but drinks are expensive. Word of warning, despite paying in full up front, they absolutely insist on £25 pre authorisation on a card. If you have to use a debit card, the cash leaves your account and takes a while to be reimbursed... this happened to my female colleague last time they stayed and the manager said they absolutely would not allow her to stay if she didn’t hand a card over... I wonder whether this is ethical ... would they really have turfed her out so late at night?? ... I think they actually would. She paid up and then had to wait 48 hours to get the cash back. I used a credit card and insisted on a pre-auth reversal at check out. Never experienced this at any other hotel; they normally offer the choice to bill the room or pay as you go. Not what I expected from Hilton; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Humber Royal Hotel; City: Grimsby Lincolnshire England; Review: Attentive pleasant staff. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable accommodation and the food was great value. WiFi was temperamental and didn’t always work. Toiletries were past expiry date on the containers. Would visit again but WiFi is an issue if needed to work from my room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Zimmermann Page; Review: After finally getting a copy of this book for myself, I'm sorry I wasted my money/time on the other knitting books in my collection. Elizabeth Zimmermann has a way of explaining the mechanics of knitting - even the most complicated techniques - with a conciseness & a simplicity that astounds, and her personal warmth & sharp wit come through on every page. I'd thought that I'd mastered the basics, but Elizabeth had a few IMPORTANT tricks to teach me. Her 'percentage' approach to pattern interpretation means that you will NEVER have to struggle adapting patterns for your exact measurements again. The included patterns are enduring classics that knitters have been making & remaking for decades now, & will likely continue to do so for decades to come. If you don't have a copy of this book in your collection of knitting, you MUST get one. If you don't feel inclined to get it for yourself, drop hints to your friends, lay a guilt-trip on your family - do whatever it takes. It's worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Harris Page; Review: Don't dismiss this great book on the basis of the ill-adapted movie. The movie stunk - BIG time - but please don't let that put you off, as the book was AMAZING. The last chapter (to date) in the Hannibal Lecter story included some very gruesome people & events - perhaps overly gruesome - but the sleek Dr. Lecter is still a blast to tag along with - as he glides noiselessly through cool marble halls to reinvent himself, and evade the long arm of the law that shadows him. Just lovely!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: Vintage Movie Classics; Author: Visit Amazon's R. A. Dick Page; Review: This story never fails to transport me to another time & place. Begin reading and you'll practically feel the air turn salty and hear the gentle lapping of waves on the shore outside your window. I'm not big on romance stories, but I make an exception for the Ghost & Mrs. Muir. This edition - library bound - is really beautifully made, too. This book was a joy to read & re-read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At Any Cost: How Al Gore Tried to Steal the Election; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Sammon Page; Review: Extreme boredom compelled me to start reading this book - profound boredom compelled me stop. Bill Sammon blabs on endlessly at a grade-school level about nothing in particular, occasionally detouring to drop a fishy-sounding factoid on the reader before rambling on again. Though I could not bring myself finish this book, I can't imagine there being a point to all this - especially since history has revealed Gore actually should have won the election, having gotten more VOTES. I'm surprised this is still in print.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coraline; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: Coraline is a somewhat bored young girl in a new home. She's an explorer at heart, so she pokes about the new place - even into the dark corners best left undisturbed. A lovely book with a brave young protagonist, who takes matters into her own hands when things go awry at home, despite the warnings, dangers & the unknown. Only she could make things right. Meant for children, yes, but a nice, quick read for us old fogies, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plenty; Author: Visit Amazon's Yotam Ottolenghi Page; Review: My family & I are vegetarians, so we're always looking for new & imaginative vegetarian recipes. This book did not disappoint! I love the fact that these recipes are so different from what you usually find in books on how to cook veg, but some of the more unusual ingredients mean I usually have to plan ahead if I'm making a recipe from this book to make sure I get all of the needed ingredients. The dishes are rather impressive & quite delicious - they're wonderful for entertaining, or just when you want to make the regular nightly family dinner a bit more exciting. A must-have for any serious foodie who realizes that vegetables are more than just garnish for meat! The photos are beautiful & inspiring, and the overall look of this book is very attractive. Makes a great gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice Starmore's Charts for Color Knitting: New and Expanded Edition (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace); Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Starmore Page; Review: This book went out of print may years ago & I'm so happy to see that it is back in print again. It's an amazingly complete reference book for knitters experienced fair-isle & stranded knitting, featuring numerous design elements used in traditional stranded knitting - just the thing for creating your own unique patterns, and a great source for design inspiration. A must-have in my library!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Septuagint with Apocrypha: Greek and English; Author: Visit Amazon's Lancelot C. Brenton Page; Review: A beautifully made book with better-than-average English translation from the original Greek (I speak both languages, and I've been disappointed in the past by technically incorrect translations). A lovely way to study the Word, an impressive gift and a must-have for anyone trying to better understand the Bible as it was originally written & intended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Principles of Knitting; Author: June Hemmons Hiatt; Review: This is an exhaustively complete reference book for knitters, covering all aspects of knitting process, technique, history & tradition. Incredibly useful for knitters of all levels of expertise, and a book you will refer to again & again. It went out of print many years ago, and folks were paying hundreds of dollars for used copies wherever they could find one. I'm very happy they finally deiced to update & reissue this fantastic book, and I hope they don't make the mistake of letting it go out of print again! This makes a wonderful gift for any knitter. It's an invaluable reference book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter's Directory; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Jane Mucklestone Page; Review: This great pattern book provides plenty of inspiration for the Fair Isle knitter. Includes everything one needs to know about the history & background of Fair Isle, including a very useful primer on the techniques & materials used to create authentic Fair Isle garments, including gauge, shaping, technique, correcting mistakes, blocking, finishing & steeking. Beautifully photographed with both full colour and black & white pattern charts. A very complete look at a beautiful, old knitting tradition, and a LOT of inspiration for a very reasonable price. A must-have for knitters .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 200 Fair Isle Designs: Knitting Charts, Combination Designs, and Colour Variations; Author: Mary Mucklestone; Review: This great pattern book provides plenty of inspiration for the Fair Isle knitter. Includes everything one needs to know about the history & background of Fair Isle, including a very useful primer on the techniques & materials used to create authentic Fair Isle garments, including gauge, shaping, technique, correcting mistakes, blocking, finishing & steeking. Beautifully photographed with both full colour and black & white pattern charts. A very complete look at a beautiful, old knitting tradition, and a LOT of inspiration for a very reasonable price. A must-have for knitters .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tudor Roses; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Starmore Page; Review: I was thrilled that this book was going to be re-released after a long hiatus. The cover of the book is beautiful, the paperstock is nicely thick, but the formatting of the book left so much to be desired! The text is tiny on the page. They did not use the entire space available, so the pattern instructions are small and hard to read. The photos are small also. What a shame, after waiting for this book to be re-released for so many years!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Art of the Lord of the Rings; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Amazing art from the amazing mind of Tolkien! A must-have for serious fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Asking (Signed Edition): How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Palmer Page; Review: Amanda Palmer made news when she fought her record label for her freedom, since she was not getting a good financial deal from them. That kind of asking asking for freedom to retain creative and financial discretion over your own work is noble. Then, the nobility of this struggle was undermined by her decision to rely on crowdfunding to continue her career's next steps. Artists/creators struggle and suffer to create, because that is the gift they need to offer the world. The recent phenomenon of crowdfunding is a very necessary tool that helps unknown artists get a leg up so they can attain much-needed exposure that they can parlay into a career - a leg up they would not have gotten otherwise. There is no shortage of artists trying to get the backing they need to make their creations a reality, competition is fierce and opportunities scarce. So I find it rather disappointing when an artist who CAN get an agreeable record deal with relative ease, chooses instead to divert funds (by ASKING for them - how ironic) that might have gone to people who CANNOT. That's the main reason why I wanted to read this book: I wanted to understand and perhaps reconcile Amanda's attitude towards asking when that asking deprives others. I listened to the first four (of fifteen) chapters in the audiobook. I couldn't go any further. Amanda describes how hard her parents worked to put her through a prestigious university. How after dropping out of a Masters program she took a low-paying job at an ice cream store until she figured out that it was more profitable for her to busk her mime act on the street because getting a real job seemed so unpalatable to her. Despite her privilege & advantages, she sounds rather proud of her discovery that miming for change, stripping, sewing, singing... whatever... would spare her the disgrace of getting a real job, which she says she never has. Amanda's self-described "anguish" over asking for what she needs doesn't ring true from such a confirmed extrovert - a person who, according to her, has been asking for what she needs all of her life. Where is the struggle in that? This book is nothing more than the ramblings of a self absorbed, immature extrovert who is kidding herself that she has been humbled by the "art" of asking. Do yourself a favor and skip it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Martian (2015); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Short, The (2015); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drive (2011); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Looper (2012); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: World War Z (2013); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: World's End, The (2013); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 21 Jump Street (2012); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Book of Eli, The (2010); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Limitless (2011); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Argo (2012); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Time (2011); Genres: Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Now You See Me (2013); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gravity (2013); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Insurgent (2015); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seven Psychopaths (2012); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: End of Watch (2012); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Writer, The (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The (Scaphandre et le papillon, Le) (2007); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Life (2001); Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snowpiercer (2013); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Recruit, The (2003); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Genres: Action, Comedy, Documentary; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crow: City of Angels, The (1996); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And Your Mother Too (Y tu mamá también) (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007); Genres: Drama, Horror, Musical, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterboy, The (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arrival (2016); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Wasn't There, The (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Brother (2002); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lobster (2015); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I Love You, Man (2009); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oblivion (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Control (2007); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Greenberg (2010); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainwreck (2015); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Teacher (2011); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snowden (2016); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriots Day (2016); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Meyerowitz Stories (2017); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lady Bird (2017); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mud (2012); Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Windshield Sun Shade - Jumbo XL (70 x 35 inches) Car Window Shade; Brand: Road Charms; Review: It met my expectations yes at first it was a little tricky to fold takes a little time to get the hang of folding it haven't quite got the way it came when I first recieved it getting close overall a great sunshade good fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N 33-2129 High Performance Replacement Air Filter for 1999-2017 Chevy/GMC Truck V6/V8; Brand: K&N; Review: What an improvement it made when I switched from the paper filter to the K&N filter truck breath better you can hear the difference now my next installation will be the K&N Blackhawk cold air intake kit thanks K&N for making great products; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: APS iBoard Running Boards 4" Black Custom Fit 2007-2018 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Crew Cab & 2019 2500 HD; Brand: APS; Review: These runners look great in happy with the purchase and easy to install bout an hour now it's easier to get in and out of my truck thanks for a great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: APS iStep Universal 36" Black Aluminum Rear; Brand: APS; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N 33-2125 High Performance Replacement Air Filter; Brand: K&N; Review: product came well packaged no damages put on vehicle same day i received it and much better you can hear the difference this will be the last air filter for this car for a longtime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 98-03 Volkswagen Passat Right Passenger Convex Mirror Glass Replacement Lens. More than 1 option; Brand: Burco; Review: Arrived on time well packaged put on the next day and it fit perfectly great replacement and much less than the dealership thank you .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windshield Sun Shade, Keep Vehicle Cool Protect Your Car Front Windshield from Sun Heat; Brand: Hippo; Review: Great shade especially on those hot summer months; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fel-Pro VS50531R Valve Cover Set; Brand: Fel-Pro; Review: Being a weekender DIYer and not a mechanic by any means just watched online how to replace the gasket on my 2002 Passat I replaced the gasket took awhile to perform but that's what you do is learn how to do this type of work on your car was a little tedious but went well and the gasket was a perfect fit no more valve leak no more oil in spark plug wells all good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch 0986221024 Ignition Coil, 1 Pack; Brand: Bosch; Review: Exact fit for my 2002 Passat wagon and easy to change runs much better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Volkswagen 1H0 201 511 A, Fuel Filter; Brand: Volkswagen; Review: It is a exact replacement fuel filter for my 2002 Passat wagon thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chemical Guys CWS_110C04 Honeydew Snow Foam Car Wash Soap and Cleanser (1 Gal) (Case of 4); Brand: Chemical Guys; Review: Works great smells good while you are washing your car deep clean when you use the foam gun to distribute the soap leave a nice good shine after it's all done; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fasmov Car Wash Pressure Washer Jet Wash 1/4 Quick Release Adjustable Snow Foam Lance Foam Cannon Foam Blaster; Brand: Fasmov; Review: This foam cannon works great take a little practice to use but once you get to where you want the foam spray angle you like then it's good from there on I would recommend this foam cannon to anyone who wants a cleaner car or truck surface; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookie, Raisins, 8.8 Ounce; Brand: Quaker; Review: These cookies come individually wrapped and easy to stash in lunch boxes, picnic baskets, or give to the kids as an after school snack. However, I did not find them to be the most appetizing thing in the world - especially as an adult who is used to low cal or sugar free snacks. Kids hate them. I couldn't get mine to try more than one bite. Even as an oatmeal cookie, they aren't that good. We found them salty and bland. Yes they were soft, but also crumbly, which made a mess. I wouldn't say they are the worst I've ever tried, be definitely not as good as other Quaker products.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Beach Diet Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Raspberry, 5 Count 1.19 OZ EACH; Brand: South Beach Diet; Review: For people used to diet/gluten-free snacks, this will be a tasty treat. For those who aren't used to it, this will definitely taste "diet" to you. The chocolate and raspberry flavors blend quite nicely and the bar wasn't too grainy like other diet snack bars I've had. I like the brownie-like consistency because so many of these treats have a granola quality that I don't care for. This one tastes more like a rice crispy treat covered in chocolate and the chocolate is smooth, not chalky. Although I enjoyed this snack bar, it is a little too rich for my tastes. I could only eat half a bar before the richness overwhelmed me. For those who have to watch their sugar, the bar is still 6g sugars and has 19 carbs. Not as bad as a candy bar, but probably not a snack you'd have everyday.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kernel Season's Movie Theatre Butter for Popping & Topping Popcorn, 10 Ounce Shakers (Pack of 2); Brand: Kernel Season's; Review: What a great idea! Ever since I started air-popping my own popcorn, I've been looking for some sort of topping to make mine taste more like movie or microwave popcorn. The movie popcorn is often too salty/buttery and the microwave popcorn is always burning, no matter what you try, so air-popping really is the best, but how do you get it to taste better? Ive tried tons of things to make my popcorn taste better than it comes out, dry and tasteless! I added melted butter and the corn just got soggy and mushy. I tried Molly McButter, but it is too dry to stick to the popcorn and ends up all in the bottom of the bowl. This Kernel Seasoning stuff really works! I was skeptical at first, thinking it might react the same as the melted butter, making the popcorn soggy, but it doesnt. Like I said, I used this oil with air-popped, not a oil popcorn machine, but I can imagine it would taste even better that way. Still, my family enjoyed it so much, I had to pop another batch. The best procedure I found was to put your popped corn in a big freezer ziplock, sprinkle in the oil, and then shake it up. It seems to get all over the pieces nicely that way. Im giving this topping a four because it is rather good, but the best combo I found was to use this and Molly McButter together. Add oil, then the McButter, shake it up and it tastes almost exactly like the theater. Great invention and Im glad they posted in the description how it came about. Very interesting read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barilla Pasta, Veggie Rotini, 12 Ounce (Pack of 12); Brand: Barilla; Review: We buy Barilla pasta all the time, so when I saw an opportunity to add a little more veggie to our diets, I took it. I thought I'd do the comparison to the regular which we buy all the time. PRICE: The veggie pasta costs about a buck more than the regular Penne. COOKING: The veggie pasta takes about 2 minutes longer to cook than the package says. The pasta is a bit thinker or gummier, so be sure not to cook too long! TASTE: Veggie pasta was really good in a spaghetti-like situation with meatballs and marinara. It came out perhaps a little sweeter tasting and made the tomato taste in the sauce more pronounced. I found the noodles a little more gummy and more filling than the normal one. LEFTOVERS: These noodles are not very good as leftovers. They stick together too much and become big chunks or balls of gummy noodle. Not very appetizing. The regular Penne is a little better as leftovers. NUTRITION: For diabetics, who don't eat pasta regularly anyway, this might not be the best choice. It caused sugar to go higher than the normal Penne for some reason despite the box claiming they are equal in Sugar (2g) and just slightly lower in Total Carb (41g vs 42g). However, the veggie Penne does have Potassium (200g) which the regular doesn't. But it also has more salt (10mg) which the regular Penne has 0. Overall, I thought it was a nice try at the veggie brand. I don't know that we'll always get it, but we might switch off every once in awhile for some variation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CORE Hydration, 30.4 Fl Oz (Pack of 12), Nutrient Enhanced Water, Perfect 7.4 Natural pH, Ultra-Purified With Electrolytes and; Brand: Core Organic; Review: I always like to try new waters because, let's face it, water is boring when you have to drink it everyday! This CORE bottle came as a pleasant surprise. Its bigger than I thought it would be and yet, easy to hold. I find some of the bigger bottles too hard to grip with my relatively short fingers. Smart Water (the big bottle) for instance, is so big, only a man could grip it easily without giving him carpel tunnel! Speaking of Smart Water, CORE reminds me most of that brand. For a water that has all those extra electrolytes and minerals, it was similar in taste. Because of the not-so-clear taste of these enhanced waters, I always add a sugar free drink mix and when that is added, it is virtually the same as Smart Water. It might sound silly to some, but I will be buying CORE when I see it opposed to Smart Water, simply because of the bottle design. Easier for me to carry means less hand strain and a happier me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tic Tac Mints, Cherry Cola Mixers, 1 oz. (12 Count); Brand: Tic Tac; Review: Tic Tac mixers are an interesting sort of mint-candy hybrid that at its core is a good idea. The normally hard outer shell gives way to a burst of liquid taste when you bite into it. For the Cherry Cola mixer, I was excited to try it, cherry being one of my favorite tastes. This candy was good and reminded me of sucking on cola Bottlecaps candy as a child. Very nice taste and fun pop of flavor at the end. The squirt of flavor is slightly sour and tastes refreshing. Some I shared these with thought they tasted like cough medicine, but I didn't get that. My biggest issue with Tic Tac has always been the sugar. When there are so many other alternatives that are sugar free (mints, gum, etc) why would I choose to add sugar to my teeth? Why not make a sugar free version Tic Tac?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HERSHEY'S Holiday Candy Assortment, Jolly Rancher & TWIZZLERS, 165 Pieces; Brand: HERSHEY'S; Review: Wow! The best thing about this candy pack is the smell when you open it. Instant fruit flavors permeate the air all around you. As for usefulness, this is a great priced item for a party or get together. There is no chocolate or other candy that will go bad, so you can carry it with you to a convention or meeting and not worry it will melt in the car. It contains a couple kinds of Twizzler candies, Jolly Ranchers, and Jolly Rancher Chews (which are my favorite). Great for a kid party, piata fill, Halloween, or anywhere where you need to liven up the event with some sugar. For those watching sugar intake, the ingredient info is listed on the back for every type of candy individually.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Larabar Bites, Gluten Free, Double Chocolate Brownie, 5.3 oz Pouch; Brand: LRABAR; Review: This snack may be something you have to get used to if you aren't used to eating healthier snacks. For those of you who regularly eat dates and dried fruits, and also like chocolate, you will love them. They take care of your chocolate cravings so you aren't tempted to eat candy bars. They are filling, so just a couple will do. Gluten free is a plus! They have good fiber content, so be careful of eating too many at one time. The resealable bag was appreciated so storing leftovers was easy. Great little (not too bad for the diet) snack to keep your energy up in those afternoon slumps.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truvia Nectar, Stevia Sweetener and Honey Blend, 10.58 oz Bottle; Brand: Truvia; Review: Okay, so when you get something like this, saying 50% fewer calories, you think that it's going to be less in sugar or calories. 1tbsp of this is 21g and 64 calories. 1tbsp of regular honey that we use is 20g and 60 calories. They seem to think you would use less of this than you would of honey, but using half the dose, it does not taste very honeyfied. Add to that the horrible "diet" aftertaste without it being sugar free, and you've lost us. Having sugar, stevia, and citric acid, it's not really that healthy. The aftertaste of stevia and the dry mouth is causes is not worth it. Having honey in your tea is much better. Our only thought is if you like the taste of stevia, this will be good for you, but for any other reason, it's really not that good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Sterling Silver and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace (1/10 cttw, I-J Color, I2-I3 Clarity), 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This cross is very nice for the money. The length is perfect and the cross is very stunning and delicate. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the chain is somewhat thin. But I really like it so we are keeping it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Mens Charged Cotton Storm Battle Hoodie Explosive Orange; Brand: ; Review: As always - good quality from Under Armour!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FAIRY COUPLE Homecoming Evening Cocktail Party Crystal Mini Short Dress D0131; Brand: FAIRY COUPLE; Review: Bought this for my daughter's homecoming! - We saw similar dresses from 150-250 dollars! This dress was wonderful and she loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Like My Pork Pulled And My Meat Smoked BBQ T-Shirt Men's Tee (6.1oz); Brand: AM T-Shirts; Review: Good quality, but runs small. I ordered a medium and have to reorder in a large.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Keyboard and Mouse Included, 2.4GHz Dropout-Free Connection, Long Battery Life (Frustration-Free; Brand: Logitech; Review: I am happy with this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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