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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GreatShield Ultra Anti-Glare (Matte) Clear Screen Protector Film for Amazon Kindle Fire, 3 Pack (does not fit Kindle Fire; Brand: GreatShield; Review: My husband and I purchased these about a month ago. They don't make the kindle perfect in sunlight, but it is certainly doable. I'll no better when I go to Aruba next month.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CaseCrown Bold Standby Case with Anti Glare Screen Film for Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet - Purple; Brand: CaseCrown; Review: I lobe my kindle fire cover. The Color is a beautiwful shade of purple. Well worth the price. Very happy with this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire HD 6 Case (2014 model), Pink, Nupro, Standing Case, Protective Cover (4th Generation: 6"); Brand: Nupro; Review: It suits it's purpose.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dteck iPad Mini 1 2 3 Case - Slim Fit Folio Stand PU Leather Case with Auto; Brand: Dteck; Review: Happy with it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad Mini Case, Mini 2/3; Brand: Dteck; Review: Happy with it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Running QuickBooks in Nonprofits: 2nd Edition: The Only Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits Using QuickBooks; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Ivens Page; Review: I've been happily using quickBooks for years. It is always being updated and being given new functionality. This book explains its use for nonprofits in a clear and easily understood way. It has an especially valuable Nonprofit Accounting Issues and Basic Accounting Principals appendix for board members and others who need a basic understanding of nonprofit accounting requirements..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Problem of Pain; Author: Visit Amazon's C.S. Lewis Page; Review: This work is a typical Lewis master statement of the value of pain in our lives. It is a message few of us waht to hear - but we need to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Grief Observed; Author: Visit Amazon's C. S. Lewis Page; Review: Lewis bares his soul to all his readers. Openness and honesty (warts and all) are qualities we all can benefit from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesus Today Large Deluxe: Experience Hope Through His Presence; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Young Page; Review: So far, every one of these devotionals written by Sarah Young has been very good. I would strongly recommend them to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Spirit Filled Life Bible: KJV Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack W. Hayford Page; Review: This is an outstanding study guide. It communicates truth and explanation of truth in an understandable and 'down to earth' way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hayford Bible Handbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack W. Hayford Page; Review: This is an outstanding supplement to the Holy Spirit study Bible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attachments: Why You Love, Feel, and Act the Way You Do; Author: Dr. Tim Clinton; Review: This is an outstanding summary of attachment theory. It delivers all it promises and much more. Few of us survive childhood without needing to understand this information - if not for ourselves, then for those we love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shack Revisited: There Is More Going On Here than You Ever Dared to Dream; Author: Visit Amazon's C. Baxter Kruger Page; Review: If you enjoyed The Shack, this will supplement some of the ideas that were included but not perhaps as clear as they could be. If you had problems with how the book was presented, this will give you a much better understanding of what the author was communicating in an off-beat way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Holy Spirit: An Introduction; Author: Visit Amazon's John Bevere Page; Review: This is an excellent statement of the truth about the Holy Spirit from a Pentecostal/Charismatic perspective. It is meant to be used as a daily devotional and is combined with questions that you can respond to be sure you understand the material that you just read. I could also be an excellent workbook for use with small study groups. John Bevere has written several other fine books. Read them all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Passion for Truth: The Intellectual Coherence of Evangelicalism (Theology); Author: Alister McGrath; Review: This is an outstanding book for those interested in Christian theology and worldview. If you're not a theologian, keep a dictionary and some reference books handy to look up those words you don't know the meaning of. (you will almost surely find some because this is a scholarly work).This book takes a historical look at various theological movements and the basis for their beliefs of "Christian" theology since the middle ages and compares those beliefs with those of the Evangelical wing of Christianity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trial Run (Fault Lines); Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Locke Page; Review: Good read. I got caught up in the story immediately and stayed there throughout the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NKJV, The Chronological Study Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Nelson Page; Review: Outstanding!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sword of Shannara Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Brooks Page; Review: Well written and engaging. This trilogy is basically the same story concept told three times using different characters. Parts of it were real page-turners. Parts seemed to me to be too descriptive. But, overall, a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lights in the Sky & Little Green Men: A Rational Christian Look at UFOs and Extraterrestrials; Author: Visit Amazon's Hugh Ross Page; Review: This is an excellent, thoughtful,evaluation of the most probable source of unexplainable UFOs - well worth the reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unlimited: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Davis Bunn Page; Review: Davis Bun's stories are a rare combination of adventure, suspense , spiritual truth, and entertainment. This book is a real page turner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Domino Effect; Author: Visit Amazon's Davis Bunn Page; Review: This was a real page turner like most of Bunn's books. You will enjoy it even more if you appreciate reading about the way the financial world works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Amber Room (Priceless Collection Series #2); Author: T. Davis Bunn; Review: The amber room is a continuation of the earlier book. Davis Bun combines adventure suspense, insight into relationships, and spiritual insight into compelling stories. This book is no exception. I highly recommend this book and ,so far,all his books. I've read at least 32 of his books - mostly on Kindle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man of Legends; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Johnson Page; Review: I started reading this book and was so put off by the values and language that I returned the kindle version for a refund.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Heart of a Servant Leader: Letters from Jack Miller; Author: Visit Amazon's C. John Miller Page; Review: On my Kindle, the type is so small that it is unreadable!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Serena Inn; City: Morro Bay San Luis Obispo County California; Review: This was the perfect place to stay along the drive from San Francisco to LA. The front desk staff were welcoming and very helpful with restaurant choices. It was your basic hotel but one can tell they put effort into keeping the place as clean and comfortable as possible. The room itself was a bit cramped for two people. One side of the bed so close to the wall so I had no side table to put on drinks, reading material, clock or remote control. But this is a minor detail. Overall we found the place very appropriate...we would stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Grand Canyon; City: Tusayan Arizona; Review: Excellent front desk staff -- during this particular stay anyway They were very hospitable, courteous and professional. The room was what one would expect of the IHG brand, but I like the arrangement of our room was that there was no extra room at my bedside to place drinks, reading materials, clock, etc. -- just a wall. The positive side was that the TV offering and channels was great and the room came with a fridge. The big downside which many reviewers complained about was the atrocious internet connection which was essentially non-existent out there. IHG really needs to do something about this if they want people to enjoy their time there. In this day and age internet service should not even be an issue. The breakfast area is much too small for everyone trying to get the same early start to the Canyon. We arrived the evening before the the federal government shutdown (Sept 31, 2013). The next morning, without us even having to ask, we were offered a full refund on the remaining two nights we had initially booked. Everyone was trying to book other things online but we all grew very frustrated because of the lack of wifi service. It was very chaotic that morning with all the guests checking out at the same time but the front desk staff (same as the previous evening) went about their work in a friendly, calm and engaging manner. I was very impressed with those two ladies. And we still got the see the Grand Canyon, too! Although we had a nice night there, next time I'll probably try another hotel hoping for bigger room and better luck with internet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rosemont; City: Hamilton Pembroke Parish Bermuda; Review: I stayed here in a suite with kitchenette for a week in November. With the changing weather I wasn't able to take advantage of the pool although it looked quite nice. The location was fine if you like to walk a few minutes to Front Street where all the action is. The surrounding area is very quiet and serene. The king size bed was very conformable and the room had great TV cable viewing. And while the cleanliness of the room/bathroom was average I must say that the kitchen looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months. The top of the (short) refrigerator was utterly disgusting with a think layer of unidentifiable things, stains, dust, etc. I was hoping to make use of the microwave...that is, before I opened it to find radiated food stains plastered all inside. The only reason I'm not giving this property a poor rating is because of the friendly service and good location. But if they want to stay competitive in this sinking economy they can't afford to let these poor cleaning habits slide like this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Chrome Montreal Centre Ville; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: We recently stayed here overnight on the occasion of our daughter’s university convocation (from McGill). For the price, it was well worth it maybe even surpassing the quality and service at more expensive places in the area – and we stayed in many of them over the past four years. The lobby, rooms and hallways are very clean and inviting. The service was quite professional and warm, and acted like they were a pricier hotel. Our room was very quiet, sufficiently spacious, the bathroom was clean and well-kept, there was a large-screen TV and sitting area. The only thing was those pesky ac/heating units that constantly hum when used. But that can be excused as it didn’t affect our sleep. However if you’re coming with a vehicle be warned: you should check in as early as possible. They have a teeny-tiny underground parking area with only about a dozen spots! There is an adjacent outdoor lot not owned by the hotel; otherwise you’re stuck with street parking and all the risks associated therein. Overall, if I had discovered this place in the first year I would have stuck with it through the four years!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Pittsburgh West; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: This is a very nice hotel. The location is good (not shady) with just minutes’ drive to a number of places to eat. I was greeted warmly as a gold member and welcomed. The room had a sofa, fridge and microwave – all very useful especially in the summer time. If I didn’t know any better I would have guessed that they purchased an entire new stock of beds – it was magnificent! The free breakfast was good too with plenty of seating in a spacious, bright, window section at the front of the hotel. With free parking and free shuttle service you can't go wrong. I’m going to keep this place programmed in my GPS for future reference. This is a keeper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlands Resort at Verde Ridge; City: Cornville Arizona; Review: Due to the government shutdown we left Grand Canyon and headed to Sedona with no hotel plans. Once there the guy at a tourist information centre asked where we were staying and told us he could get us a great deal -- basically 2 nights for about $80 (after some negotiation, of course). Normally it would cost over $300 easily. All we had to do was sit in a 2-hr presentation on timeshare on the property. It was well worth it. This place was like a perfect oasis in the desert with all the creature comforts of a high end hotel, and the staff couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. There were plenty of places to eat and lots of things to do in the area. The other reviews describe the resort well so I won't go into that. What I will say is although it worked out ideally for us these "resort agents" tend to be quite pushy. I really wasn't sure if their offer was legit but he was bent on closing the deal. It was dark by then so we took a chance. The next day we visited Sedona, and walking into some shops, I found some of the store clerks asking the same questions about our accommodations. They seemed friendly enough but I thought it very strange -- creepy, in fact -- that they would be so interested in where we were staying, how long, if we liked it there, etc. My guess is that some of the resorts have an agreement with some merchants to steer a lot of business their way. So here's my tip: if you're willing risk it, head to Sedona with no hotel plans and walk into any information centre and start inquiring about hotels in the surrounding area. You might get an amazing deal like we did, as long as you can stomach through those 2-hr pitches!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites Dover; City: Dover New Hampshire; Review: I stayed here for several days for a conference – and I’m glad I did. This place is nice, clean and very comfortable with good facilities. The front desk reception was friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious and clean, it had a good comfortable bed and up to date furniture. This room had no musty odour like many other hotel rooms have. I was very pleasantly surprised by their breakfast – it was hearty and fresh and the room was quite large. Everyone seemed to appreciate it. I would easily rate this place a Best Buy. It would even give the best Holiday Inns a very good run for their money. 5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park View Inn Inc; City: Salem New Hampshire; Review: This was a stopover on my way further into New Hampshire. This inn seems to designed sort of in the style of a little “motel villa” (I’m not sure whether or not that sounds appealing!). There’s basically three or four block sections of rooms. My room’s space was adequate and kept clean. It had a fridge (which wasn’t listed on the site – it would’ve been good to know this) and a nice TV with lots of channels. The bathroom was clean as well which is always important. But the walls seem too thin. I could hear conversation from the adjacent room. There are plenty of dining options in the immediate area as well as shopping choices. My disappointment was with the front desk folks. I arrived after dark hungry and exhausted after a long drive. I was met by a woman who just gave me a sideways glance and looked as if I was disturbing her evening – I didn’t even get a greeting. She proceeded to register me in silence. When I asked about restaurants in the area, instead of providing information she asked, “Well, what do you want?” Wow. The next day when I checked out, another woman was no better. They spoke not more five words each and less than two seconds of eye contact. There was absolutely no front desk etiquette. On the other hand, I encountered three cleaning staff the next day, and all wore smiles, were very kind, helpful and polite and offered greeting. The desk ladies should take a page from the cleaning staff. While the accommodations were at best adequate I must say it looks like it is on its way to being run down. Even though the price was competitive I would not stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Radford Inn; City: Radford Virginia; Review: I stayed here for 3 nights and had a nice time overall. The room was relatively clean and had all the amenities--microwave, mini-fridge, etc. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were the wimpy kind where your head sinks in and gets buried between the fluffiness. They need to upgrade their pillows to match the bed quality. I should mention that overall maintenance and cleanliness of the property had something to be desired. Some carpet areas were visibly "dirty" and should have been steam-cleaned. Things were on the floor in the morning, and were still there in the evening. The other entrances had a security card slot but it wasn't working so anyone could just enter through those doors which was a bit unnerving. Also had to wait almost an hour at check-in for my room to be ready. But even with these issues my stay was sufficiently satisfactory to plan to stay here again when I visit Radford.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: McDavid Waist Trimmer Belt Neoprene Fat Burning Sauna Waist Trainer - Promotes Healthy Sweat, Weight Loss, Lower Back Posture; Brand: McDavid; Review: It is the best support for the Back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killerspin JET SET 4 Ping Pong Paddle Set with 6 Balls Ð Beginner Table Tennis Racket; Brand: Killerspin; Review: Good Quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lifefactory 9-Ounce BPA-Free Kids Glass Water Bottle with Flat Cap and Circle Patterned Silicone Sleeve, Orange; Brand: Lifefactory; Review: Like the size!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Splaqua swim Goggle with Optical Corrective Lenses; Brand: Splaqua; Review: Good Quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRIBE Water Resistant Cell Phone Armband Case for iPhone Xs Max, XR, 8 Plus, 7 Plus, 6 Plus, 6S; Brand: Tribe; Review: The product is good. The armband arrived in 2 days. Im happy with the product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thermos Stainless King 40 Ounce Beverage Bottle, Midnight Blue; Brand: Thermos; Review: The best Thermos!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Melissa & Doug Wooden Take Along Tool Kit (24pc); Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: My little girl loves to play pretend and "help" her Daddy and Poppa. She loves to build, hammer, and screw nails and bolts along with them. We have had it about a year and the nails are falling apart - it's not quite as well built as most of the Melissa and Doug products we have had in the past. However, we are still very pleased with the product overall. I especially like the fine motor skills it helps to develop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Penguin Plush; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: My parents bought this for my daughter last Christmas, and she still loves it. It was as tall as she was last year, so she was adorable at Christmas hugging it and lugging it around the house. Now that she is older, she still loves playing with it and it is easier for her to manipulate.One reason they bought the penguin was due to her love of the movie "Happy Feet". One of her favorite things to do is lie on the floor with her penguin while watching the movie. I don't see much educational value other than supporting (or spurring) an interest in penguins.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Farm Sound Puzzle; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: This is another great Melissa and Doug product my parents bought for my daughter. When she was two, she got this for her birthday. It was so cute to see her face the first time she lifted one of the pieces and heard the animal sound. Personally, we thought the sound quality was fine.The wooden construction provides plenty of durability, and she did not tear it up. We were able to pass it on to her younger cousin. The sound quality was deteriorating slightly by that time, but it was still relatively easy to hear. We had it for about one year before passing it to her cousin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Memory Game; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I bought this last year for my now four-year-old daughter. We have always been pleased with the Melissa and Doug product line, and this one does not disappoint. I thought the cardboard "sheets" that you interchange would not last, but they have held up surprisingly well. We only have one that is a bit dog-eared, and that's due to my daughter thinking it would taste delicious so into the mouth it went.It's been a great learning tool. For example, the colors let us explore colors far beyond the basic 6 or 8 most learning tools address. This has increased her vocabulary, and it has made learning much more fun.All in all, this is one of my favorite products - and my daughter likes it a lot too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Oakley Men's Madman Polarized Iridium Round Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oakley Men's Kitchen Sink, Black, One Size; Brand: Oakley; Review: Very practical and is the right size for my use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lugz Men's Gravel Boot; Brand: Lugz; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lugz Men's Loot Sr Chukka Boot; Brand: Lugz; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ORICSSON Durable Lightweight Water Resistant Durable Backpack Daypack 20L/33L; Brand: ORICSSON; Review: very practical; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Buzz Lightyear Jet Pack; Brand: ; Review: Perfect accessory to compliment the Buzz costume. Inflatable and seems to be made very well. I recommend this item with or without costume purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disguise - Boy's Buzz Lightyear Costume; Brand: ; Review: My son absolutely loved his Buzz costume, super cute and fit perfectly. Trick or treating was a lot of fun with Buzz flying around from house to house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disguise Women's Jessie Deluxe Adult Costume; Brand: ; Review: My whole family was the toy story gang for Halloween. I absolutely loved the deluxe costume over other cheaply made costumes. We always have a huge halloween party every year. Halloween comes, I put on my costume and am talking with my husband when he says "what happened to your costume?" I look down and the whole left front side is torn up the seam. Luckily I wore a white shirt under it or else I would have been completely exposed on the left side. I was so upset as our guests where about to arrive. I had to stitch it up quickly but I do not know how to sew well. It looked better than a huge hole on my chest but it looked awful. This costume would have been perfect if it wasn't torn :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern Child's Deluxe Hal Jordan Costume with Muscle Chest - One Color - Medium; Brand: Rubie's; Review: Well worth it for the price. My son absolutely loved this costume. he is 11 and i was worried it would be too tight but it fit better than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disguise Mr./Mrs. Potato Head Deluxe Adult; Brand: ; Review: Super cute costume. It came with the pieces to be Mr. or Mrs. Potatoe Head. I also purchased the derby hat from amazon to compliment this costume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Kids' CC Minions Clog; Brand: ; Review: Adorable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Mothers and Daughters diana gabaldon; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: I love all the works of Diana Gabaldon and was delighted by all the other stories included in this book. For all mothers and daughters this is a true gift of writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quicken WillMaker Plus 2013 Edition: Book & Software Kit; Author: Nolo Editors; Review: This is an incredibly helpful book for a do it yourselfer. Easy to use and understand. I recommend this as an excellent tool to complete a difficult task; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Book of Solitaire; Author: Pierre Crepeau; Review: Anyone who loves to play solitaire will love this book. Will take a long time to master these games but so much fun to do it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory in Death; Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Robb Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naked in Death; Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Robb Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy in Death; Author: Nora Roberts; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seduction in Death; Author: Visit Amazon's J.D. Robb Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imitation in Death; Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Robb Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Key of Valor (Key Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Key of Knowledge (Key Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Excellent book wonderful reading could not put it down this author is one I follow and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonsong (Volume One of the Harper Hall Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne McCaffrey Page; Review: Wonderful item for a everyone who loves dragon books everyone should have this in their collection for those who wish something different.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chosen To Die (An Alvarez & Pescoli Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Jackson Page; Review: Wonderful item for a everyone who loves a great book everyone should have this in their collection for those who wish something different.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodge Fullsize Pick-ups: 1974 thru 1993, 2WD & 4WD, Six-cylinder inline V6 and V8 gasoline engines, Full-size pick-ups,; Author: Visit Amazon's David Hayden Page; Review: Wonderful item for a everyone who has an old pickup and works on them. A must have for any backyard mechanic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Love Affair (Southern Romance) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lexy Timms Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonsinger (Harper Hall Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne McCaffrey Page; Review: Love this series two generations of readers so far; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The MacKade Brothers Bundle: The Return of Rafe MacKade, The Pride of Jared MacKade, The Heart of Devin; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: My mom loved them all any Nora Roberts fan will love them as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Protector's War (A Novel of the Change); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: Wonderful series would recommend this to everyone can't stop reading them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scourge of God: A Novel of the Change (Change Series); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: This series is a wonderful read for anyone who is loves to read a great story about mankind's survival against all odds. A look not only into the possibility of a future of a form of evolution in how life is made to change out of necessity but a history lesson woven into the story as well. The characters so well written you are captured from book to book always wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Dragon (Dragonriders of Pern); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne McCaffrey Page; Review: This series has been passed down from my son to his sons and along the way I even read them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Meeting at Corvallis (Dies the Fire, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: Can't put this series down love these books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sunrise Lands; Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: Love this series can't put them down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sword of the Lady: A Novel of the Change (Change Series); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: I am totally captivated by this author and his continuing saga of the change series. Can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The High King of Montival: A Novel of the Change (Change Series); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: Again a wonderful book in the change series. I love each and every one of these. Can't wait to begin the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tears of the Sun (A Novel of the Change); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: This is another of the change series. Love these books can't wait for he next one. Recommend the whole series to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Given Sacrifice (A Novel of the Change); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: love this series have read all the books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Princess: A Novel of the Change (Change Series); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: love this series have read all the books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Desert and the Blade (A Novel of the Change); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: love this series have read all the books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliet Marillier Page; Review: Love this book and author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliet Marillier Page; Review: Love this series great writing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander); Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: The best all written by this author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nora Roberts Land (Dare Valley); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Miles Page; Review: Always great to read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Child of the Prophecy (The Sevenwaters Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Juliet Marillier Page; Review: Love this series great writing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devoted in Death: 41; Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Robb Page; Review: Loved this book as I do all of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Outcasts (A Novel of the Change); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: Great read love the book and worth waiting for can't wait for the next one. The continuation of characters and descriptive writing are as always excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inheritor (Foreigner); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Cherryh Page; Review: Wonderful book to series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invader (Foreigner 2); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Cherryh Page; Review: Wonderful book to series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sea Peoples (A Novel of the Change); Author: Visit Amazon's S. M. Stirling Page; Review: Absolutely riveting as all the change series are. Worth the wait I can't wait for more of this series. Incredible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 'The face of heroin': Mom shares haunting before and after pics of addiction; Abstract: Jennifer Salfen-Tracy distributed images of her son in the hopes of finding him and raising awareness about addiction.; Category: health
Title: No, Pizza Chains Are Not Using Glue To Make Cheese Pulls Look Stretchier; Abstract: Here's how it really works.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Julianne Hough Mourns the Deaths of Her Two 'Babies' Lexi and Harley: 'I Am Forever Grateful'; Abstract: Julianne Hough Mourns the Loss of Her Two 'Babies' Lexi and Harley; Category: tv
Title: Pete Davidson Returns to 'Saturday Night Live' and Reveals Why He Really Missed the Last Two Episodes; Abstract: The actor joined guest host David Harbour and sat down for a 'Weekend Update' segment on the latest episode of 'SNL.'; Category: tv
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: 'Sisters' adopted from China reunite outside Philadelphia; Abstract: JuJu and PeiPei were more than best friends. From early infancy, the girls lived together at the Lily Orphan Care Center in Henan Province, China. They slept in adjacent cribs. They shared a nanny.; Category: news
Title: Danielle Fishel Reveals Why You'll Never See a Photo of Her Son's Face on Instagram; Abstract: The new mama stopped by Daily Pop to share her journey to motherhood.; Category: tv
Title: Watch: Matthew Stafford's daughters hate the Packers in the cutest way; Abstract: Matthew Stafford's wife shared an adorable video of the couple's daughters expressing their disdain for the division rival Green Bay Packers.; Category: sports
Title: Toddler dancing to celebrate 11 months cancer-free goes viral; Abstract: Kristian was celebrating his 11th month being free of leukemia.; Category: health
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Kate Middleton Wore a Shalwar Kameez for the First Time While Arriving in Pakistan; Abstract: The Duchess of Cambridge honored her host country by wearing the traditional ensemble.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Lay's Newest Flavor Is Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup, So It's About To Get Real Cozy 'Round Here; Abstract: These were made to be stuffed inside your sandwich.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner's daughter adorably dances to dad's song; Abstract: Stormi has got moves when dancing to her dad's song.; Category: music
Title: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced Now, Sends Twitter into a Tailspin; Abstract: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced; Category: tv
Title: Eddy Merckx Hospitalized for Serious Head Injury Following Bike Crash; Abstract: The five-time Tour de France winner was injured Sunday during a bike outing with friends.; Category: sports
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Mike Johnson asks out Keke Palmer after Demi Lovato date, plus more news; Abstract: Mike Johnson tried to ask out Keke Palmer in a conversation about his date with Demi Lovato. Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 14, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Soldier wounded searching for Bergdahl dies; Abstract: Allen's unit was ambushed when they were looking for Bergdahl after he deserted his base in 2009; Category: news
Title: Security camera spots SOS from woman lost for three days in Australia; Abstract: "There was a bit of euphoria that, wow there's our break," police said of the the SOS message.; Category: news
Title: A family was kept in a secret farmhouse room for nine years, police say. The oldest son escaped to find help at a bar.; Abstract: He told the bar owner he had not been outside in nine years, and needed help rescuing his siblings.; Category: news
Title: Orange vs. White Cheddar Cheese: What's The Difference, Anyway?; Abstract: Americans love cheese, and we're eating more of it than ever: about 37 pounds per year per capita, in fact, more than double what we ate four decades ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Missouri man missing for a week found alive in car that crashed into ravine; Abstract: Ryan Linneman, of Lee's Summit, was found by a dirt bike rider in wreckage along Interstate 470 in Kansas City, Lee's Summit police said.; Category: news
Title: Mark Hurd, Oracle CEO who led 3 tech companies, dies at 62; Abstract: Mark Hurd, who was chief executive officer of three major technology companies including Oracle Corp., has died. He was 62.; Category: finance
Title: Woman Spots Deadly Animal Hiding In Photo Of Her Kids; Abstract: Her unsuspecting children weren't the only ones posing for the pictures.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Quiet Riot Drummer Reveals Stage-Four Cancer Diagnosis; Abstract: Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali has revealed that he has been battling stage-four pancreatic cancer since this past April. Since the 2007 death of singer Kevin DuBrow, Banali has been the only member of the band's classic lineup to continue to play with the band. He's also been the group's most consistent band member since 1982. "The original prognosis was very scary," he said in a statement posted to podcast host Mitch Lafon's Facebook page....; Category: music
Title: Ghost hunter: How Shoeless Joe Jackson became bartender's obsession; Abstract: Dan Wallach never dreamed years ago of someday chasing the ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson. Now, Jon Gold writes, the 32-year-old Illinois man goes to great lengths to research the life story of the ballplayer who was banned from Major League Baseball.; Category: sports
Title: Repair or replace: Here's a rule of thumb for when it's time to break up with your old car; Abstract: Is there a sweet spot that tells you when it's time to stop putting money into an old car?; Category: finance
Title: 'A very intelligent animal': Meet the pig who escaped hog farm before devastating fire killed thousands; Abstract: When the little pig darted off the delivery truck and high-tailed it into the woods behind Teresa Billig's hog farm, she worried he'd be killed.; Category: news
Title: Christian rapper TobyMac's 21-year-old son Truett dies suddenly at home; Abstract: Christian rapper TobyMac's 21-year-old son Truett Foster McKeehan, an aspiring rapper, died at home in Nashville.; Category: music
Title: 5 people, including married couple, charged in Providence sex-trafficking investigation; Abstract: PROVIDENCE -- The Providence police arrested five people following an investigation of a sex-trafficking ring. The five-month investigation centered at a home in the Silver Lake neighborhood and a husband-and-wife duo who police said trafficked vulnerable women for sex. Milton Estrada and Mairenya Valdez, who live on Ohio Avenue, face the most serious charges. Three others were charged with ...; Category: news
Title: Aaron Paul Reveals Where He Got His Daughter's 'Breaking Bad' Costume; Abstract: Aaron Paul Reveals Where He Got His Daughter's 'Breaking Bad' Costume; Category: tv
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: What Is the Difference Between Almonds and Marcona Almonds?; Abstract: What is the difference between almonds and Marcona almonds (besides the price tag?) Read on to find out!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Jennifer Lawrence Hired A Food Truck For Her Wedding And The Owner Had No Idea Who She Was; Abstract: Kinda mad I wasn't invited, TBH.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Ex-SS guard on trial: I saw people led into gas chamber; Abstract: A 93-year-old former guard at the Nazis' Stutthof concentration camp testified at his trial Friday that he once saw people being led into the gas chamber, followed by screaming and banging sounds behind the locked door.; Category: news
Title: TobyMac says late son 'had an untamable grand personality,' shares last text exchange; Abstract: TobyMac's 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeean, died Wednesday in Nashville. The Christian star released a statement Thursday on the sudden death.; Category: music
Title: Heading to Disneyland? These Under-the-Radar Treats Are Must Eats; Abstract: This is the Disneyland food you can't miss, from classics (hello, turkey leg) to updated twists (spicy Dole Whip!).; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Hudson's Dinner family will no longer run Wright Jewelry; Abstract: HUDSON Lee Dinner has watched the frequent transformation of downtown Hudson from his Main Street jewelry store throughout the past five decades. From a bustling downtown in the 1970s and 1980s to upwards of 50 empty storefronts in the early 2000s and now back to the vibrant, thriving Main Street that attracts diners and shoppers from across the region - through it all, Dinner's store, ...; Category: travel
Title: What Is Mirin and Why Should You Use It?; Abstract: Here's everything you need to know about the rice wine staple and products you can use as substitutes when making Japanese food.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: FBI joins search for 14-year-old girl believed abducted from her home; Abstract: Isabel Hicks was last seen by her sister in their shared bedroom. The sister woke Monday morning to find Isabel gone.; Category: news
Title: Meghan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds' Nanny Denies Cheating Allegations; Abstract: Meghan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds' Nanny Denies Cheating Allegations; Category: entertainment
Title: Why Using Your Microwave's Popcorn Button Is a Bad Idea; Abstract: Pressing the "popcorn" button couldn't be easier, but it almost definitely won't yield the best popcorn. Here's what you should do instead.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Iowa woman killed by explosion at gender reveal party; Abstract: An Iowa woman was killed by debris from an explosion at a gender reveal party on Saturday, police said.; Category: news
Title: Kanye West Disses DWTS in New Song and Val Chmerkovskiy Includes Kim Kardashian in His Response; Abstract: Val Chmerkovskiy Responds to Kanye West's DWTS Diss; Category: entertainment
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: 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: 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: Brady jabs Manning, joins other athletes in costume for Halloween; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Airline passengers share photos of their worst in-flight meals; Abstract: Even flying business class doesn't mean you're safe from a tragic meal, as these passenger photos show.; Category: travel
Title: Woman Visits Stray Dog Every Day Until He Finally Lets Her Pet Him; Abstract: Carley Coca When Carley Coca saw a post on Facebook about three dogs who had been abandoned at a nearby church in Florida, she immediately knew she had to help them.; Category: lifestyle
Title: I Tried A Lash Lift And I'm Never Going Back To Mascara; Abstract: No smudging, smearing, or flaking ever.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Beacon Hill one-bedroom packs a lot inside its 435 square feet; Abstract: The spread includes a closet custom-built to be oversized; Category: finance
Title: Look of the Day; Abstract: Ciara proved the color beige doesn't have to be boring with a trendy leather puffer coat, button-down blouse ($1,722; farfetch.com), and wide leg...; Category: lifestyle
Title: 50 Thanksgiving Appetizer & Dip Recipes That Won't Spoil Your Appetite; Abstract: Great! You're all done making Thanksgiving dinner. Oh wait, the appetizers…; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Remains of Mass. World War II Army Air Forces soldier return home; Abstract: The remains of a Massachusetts lieutenant who served in World War II and went unidentified for the last 76 years returned home to full honors Friday night. First Lt. Joseph E. Finneran, a World War II U.S. Army Air Forces soldier served with the 345th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy), Ninth Bomber Command during WWII and was killed while participating in a raid on the Ploiesti Oil Refinery complex north of Bucharest, Romania,...; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle Kept it Casual in Jeans and a Crisp Button Down For a Visit to Luminary Bakery; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex previously spotlighted the social enterprise bakery in the September issue of British Vogue.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Settle in and Get Messy' at This Ode to Comfort Food in Boston; Abstract: Plus, a look into an unassuming soup destination in Jamaica Plain; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Man who advocated caning for adultery gets caned for adultery; Abstract: An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.; Category: news
Title: Family Of Revere Girl Hit By Car Unsatisfied By Driver's Response; Abstract: WBZ-TV's Katie Brace reports.; Category: finance
Title: Solange Knowles splits with husband ahead of anniversary; Abstract: Solange Knowles announced the split on Instagram, saying she and Alan Ferguson have "separated and parted ways."; Category: music
Title: Funny celeb pics for October 2019; Abstract: Helen Mirren does ride share differently and more pics that will make you LOL.; Category: entertainment
Title: The 3 Things Ina Garten Always Has in Her Freezer; Abstract: And one of those things is vodka.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Survivor Contestant Rudy Boesch Dies at 91 After Long Battle with Alzheimer's Disease; Abstract: Survivor's Rudy Boesch Dead at 91; Category: tv
Title: 40 Etiquette Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by Age 40; Abstract: From errors you make on the phone to rude things you do with your significant other, clean up your act by ditching these etiquette mistake in your 40s.; Category: lifestyle
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: 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: A wave crashed over a couple during their beach wedding photo shoot, and now the stunning picture is going viral; Abstract: The couple, who say they met on Tinder, told Insider they would do the photo shoot "all over again in a heartbeat."; Category: lifestyle
Title: This Mom's Been Sober For 3 Years, and Her Celebratory Photo Shoot With Her Son Is Everything; Abstract: Erika Hurt, a mom who officially swore off drugs three years ago, has completely turned it around ever since police photographed her overdosing in a car in 2016.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Shay Mitchell Reveals Daughter's Name Alongside Precious Photo; Abstract: The actress announced she welcomed a baby girl last month.; Category: tv
Title: Sergeant runs 15K in SWAT gear, saves a life and gets engaged in 1 day; Abstract: As he neared the end of the race, Mike Nowacki said, he started thinking of how to propose to girlfriend Erin Gubala -- but then he started hearing screams for help.; Category: news
Title: VIDEO: Baker Mayfield Claims He Got Rid of Handlebar Mustache Because He 'Didn't Deserve' it; Abstract: Baker Mayfield has had a majorly disappointing sophomore season. The Browns faltered to a 2-6 record this past weekend despite the lofty expectations fans had entering the season. If that wasn't enough for you, it seems the Browns QB is a bit superstitious after he revealed the reason for ditching his handlebar mustache. The 24-year-old said he shaved on Sunday because of the start of "Movember" in addition to the fact he "didn't deserve" to...; Category: sports
Title: Jennifer Aniston looks amazing in a makeup-free selfie, plus more news; Abstract: Jennifer Aniston looks amazing in a makeup-free selfie, plus more news; Category: entertainment
Title: These Two New Oreo Flavors Are Coming in 2020 and We're OBSESSED; Abstract: These new Oreo flavors are just what we were craving and we didn't even know it!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Three school workers charged in death of special needs student; Abstract: The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Haven (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit, #13); Author: Kay Hooper; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book was about a serial killer,and I have to say, I was kind of freaked out when a good portion of the story was told from the victim's point of view. My anxiety rating was HIGH for this story. This is the first Kay Hooper novel I have read, and I would read another based upon this chilling story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Knight in Shining Armor; Author: Jude Deveraux; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of my all time favourites. Deveraux must have done a lot of research for this one. The story was in the details! Fascinating how she handled the time travel. She tied up all my emotions beautifully when it came to the love story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Until Forever; Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Love how every time, time travel is involved and then they return to the future, the future has been altered. Keeps you guessing. Also one of the BEST endings I've ever read when it comes to romance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Highlander Next Door (Spellbound Falls, #6); Author: Janet Chapman; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not as engaging as her previous Spellbound Falls books, but still worth a read. I was entertained. The heroine was kind of annoying at first, but if you stick with it, you'll see why she is the way she is.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iced (Fever, #6); Author: Karen Marie Moning; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Story is intriguing but Dani's "dudes" really get to me. Much better when Mac tells the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Warrior (Midnight Bay, #2); Author: Janet Chapman; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Janet Chapman is always entertaining. Madeline and all her patients at the retirement home give lots of opportunities for humour in the story. William, of course is the guy you all want to date - including the retirement ladies. LOL!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hunted; Author: Karen Robards; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: The story line held my interest, but there was way too much happening in the bedroom so to speak. I ended up skimming over a lot of the same old sex scenes. The book could have been condensed for a much better read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Seance (Harrison Investigation, #5); Author: Heather Graham; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The premise for the story was good - it held my interest. However, the writing wasn't as sophisticated and smart as some novels. I found myself wishing there was a little "more" to the story. Had I been the author I think I would have played up the fear factor when it came to the ghost and the victims of the serial killer. Halfway through the book I was getting impatient because I found it dragged a bit. BUT, I did finish it because I had to find out who done it!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue (Waterfire Saga, #1); Author: Jennifer Donnelly; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I admit, I did not finish this book. I got to page 256, so I think I gave it a good try, but I found myself getting too impatient and restless, wishing this book would end.There was nothing sophisticated about the writing - I would associate it with writing that one of my students might submit for a class assignment (only longer than a class assignment). I was fed up with the language she created and dumped on the reader at the beginning of the book. There were too many terms and words introduced that the reader had to absorb - this did get better as the book went on. Rather than entertaining, it was a chore for me to read.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fast Track (Buchanan-Renard, #12); Author: Julie Garwood; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Not a lot happened in the plot. I kept expecting more... I couldn't believe how detached the male romantic interest was to the female. When they finally got together at the end of the book I thought, "Really?" Quite frankly as a woman I would have expected more from a partner I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Destiny Reclaimed (The Anandrian Series, #2); Author: Kathryn Heaney; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Fast paced, entertaining read. Action, adventure, and romance will keep you riveted to your seat. An extraordinary battle scene will leave you cheering for the forces of good, yet torn over the possibility of losing beloved characters. Discover what powers Laura's twins possess when they are drawn back to Anandria to face Lucifer and save their mother's life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black and Blue (Otherworld Assassin, #2); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Really enjoyed this book. I think I enjoyed this more than the first book in the series (it was really dark in comparison to this book. I found there was a lot of humour in this book - in fact, the main character, Blue, for some reason made me think of Sully in Monsters Inc. (that was what kept popping into my mind when I read the witty dialogue that was throughout the whole novel between Blue and Evie).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust No One; Author: Jayne Ann Krentz; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Another good read by Jane Ann Krentz. I like picking up her books as they are always entertaining. This was one of her books that did not delve into the supernatural, but was a straight forward suspense/mystery. She did a good job leading the reader on, and I must admit, although I had wondered about one character being the murderer, I was pleasantly surprised when she put in a lovely twist to the plot. This was a a fast, entertaining read - not her best work - but still worthy of being up there as a good read. I would recommend it to anyone ready to settle in for a read by the fireplace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Liar; Author: Nora Roberts; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed The Liar. Although I was able to predict a lot of what was going to happen in the plot, I was still engaged by the characters Nora brings to life. Always an easy read, I find her style of writing paints pictures in the reader's mind. Her descriptions of the setting always draw the reader in and you feel like you're there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When it Comes to Love; Author: Rama Kaba; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: An interesting collection of poems where everyone can find a selection that applies to them. Rama captures the devastating lows and ecstatic highs we all go through when it comes to relationships. I particularly liked the poem entitled, CANCUN. You can feel the hot sun on the sand beneath your feet and the longing one would feel if their lover wasn't there. Rama paints a beautiful picture!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friction; Author: Sandra Brown; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I found this read to be quite entertaining and very on point in today's society. When a gunman enters a courtroom and starts shooting, the Texas Ranger in the courtroom petitioning for custody of his little girl, is put in a precarious position - if he risks his life to stop the man he may lose his chance to have his daughter in his life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Feverborn (Fever, #8); Author: Karen Marie Moning; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Personally, this book drew me right back into the Fever world, which I had kind of lost my enthusiasm for after Iced. Burned was better than Iced, but Feverborn had me enthralled once again. I liked the way Karen brought all the characters back together again - it kept me reading until the book was done in a couple of days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider Game (GhostWalkers, #12); Author: Christine Feehan; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I, too was disappointed in this story - or lack of story... I found myself skimming over pages of sex scenes looking for more plot. I was shaking my head over Trap's abusive behaviour and Cayenne's meekness. There is no way she should have reacted the way she did giving in to Trap, or stayed with him - I'd be out the door (and so would any heroines in my novels). Not sure if I will continue on with the series - too bad, because I loved her novels at the beginning of this series.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Obsession; Author: Nora Roberts; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Loved this book! I have been feeling that Nora had fallen into a bit of formula writing with all her trilogies - still enjoyable, but was becoming very ho hum. This novel about a young girl who discovers her father is a vile serial killer caught my interest right away. There was a different tone to Nora's writing. Considering I read it in 3 days, I'd have to say, Yeah, worth a read - maybe even a purchase as I got this out of the library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Samsung ET-H10FAUWESTA Micro USB to HDMI 1080P HDTV Adapter Cable for Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 and Note 2; Brand: Samsung; Review: I use this a lot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lacdo EVA Shockproof Carrying Case for Western Digital My Passport Studio Ultra Slim Essential WD Elements SE Portable 500GB 1TB; Brand: Lacdo; Review: It fell down for ten times the external drive still works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MS PRO DUO Adapter. Converts Two MicroSD or MicroSDHC Cards To MS PRO DUO. Compatible with; Brand: OEM SYSTEMS COMPANY; Review: It is so useful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skull Candy S3FXDM058 Headphones, Rasta; Brand: Skullcandy; Review: The sound is not balance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Huion 4 x 2.23 Inches OSU Tablet Graphics Drawing Pen Tablet - 420; Brand: HUION; Review: It is too small for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FIFINE USB Microphone, Plug &Play Home Studio USB Condenser Microphone for Skype, Recordings for YouTube, Google Voice Search, Games(Windows/Mac)-K668; Brand: FIFINE; Review: It is good recording for small studio.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: A Little Bit Of Heaven; Brand: Kate Hudson; Review: I cried so hard during this movie. I kept wishing that it would end differently, but the actual ending was realistic in an age where movies are too fantastical. A sincere and heartfelt movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Watch; Brand: Jake Gyllenhaal; Review: The two main characters were realistic (they were portrayed as family-men, brothers in arms and flawed individuals as well). I can't speak to the realism of the plot and scenarios, but it was stripped down and enlightening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hector & The Search For Happiness Edizione: Regno Unito italien; Brand: Simon Pegg; Review: Good movie. I wanted to see more cinematic shotsbofnrhebplaces he visited but it wasn't that kind of film. Still good though. It had a lot of himanistic themes to it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I, Frankenstein Digital; Brand: Aaron Eckhardt; Review: Not great. Not terrible.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant 2016; Brand: ; Review: Decent mix of acting and storyline.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black); Brand: Zune; Review: No power cord, No Record functionality, No User Manual, No Custom EQ (only presets), No ability to directly copy music to Zune. No useful caring case, No useful earphones, even the ON/OFF is poorly designed. From the moment you open the box you can begin to see that the Zune is a real mess! Everything is aimed at making it look "sexy", with complete disregard for functionality. Installation is bloated with copyright infringement protection, and not much else. On restarting your computer Zune automatically takes control of your computer, grabbing every possible file without allowing you to decide which pictures or music you want on the Zune. Playback has very little customization available. No custom folders, etc. The only things that I found impressive was the radio and the large screen. Very disappointing for anyone wanting media YOUR way.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna - 70 Mile Range; Brand: Antennas Direct; Review: I'm rarely super enthusiastic about purchases anymore, but If you live in a metropolitan area where you can get several over-the-air broadcast stations, get an antenna! If you don't need premium stations, get an antenna. This one works great! Could be a little large for some situations, but get an antenna! We were astounded. In use over 2 years and we absolutely LOVE it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [2 Pack] JOVERS Earphone Adaptor Female Connector Audio Cable Earbuds Accessories Aux Converter White Compatible with iOS10.3; Brand: JOVERS; Review: Medium quality plastic. Extension is a little long and doesn't have a very good range of motion, but the quality is in-line with the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Box Mobius Pro Mini Action Camera - 820mAh Battery - 1080P Full HD Mini Sports Action Dash Cam; Brand: Black Box; Review: Good image and video quality for it's size. So far very reliable. I'd definitely buy it again. Good assortment of aftermarket parts, accessories and mods(including software mods if desired.) Recommended if the price is around eighty bucks or less delivered.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mobius ActionCam Mounting Sleeve 3 Pack By Novotm; Brand: Novotm; Review: Excellent fit. Same good quality as original. I'm totally satisfied and would feel good about recommending this to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pre-made All-in-One BNC Video and Power Cable Wire Cord with Connector for CCTV Security Camera (25Ft, 50Ft, 60Ft, 100Ft,; Brand: GW Security Inc; Review: Seems to work fine, but the quality is very mediocre. Cable diameter is about half of what others are.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Visteon HD Radio Component Car Tuner Kit; Brand: Visteon; Review: Trying to do a really quality install was a little tough for my vehicle. The remote was fairly useless and the LCD controller was a little fiddly. But all-in-all it was pretty cool while it lasted. HD reception goes in and out sometimes. But when it's in, HD radio is pretty awesome. And free HD is even more awesome. Unfortunately, after about a year it's given up on me. Probably just the inline fuse I'll have to track down the problem because I really miss the awesomeness.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 32GB EVO Class 10 SDHC up to 48MB/s (MB-SP32D/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Devices sometimes have difficulty recognizing this card, but removing and reinserting the card has been successful. The card has not completely failed, but I'm not sure if I'd trust it for important applications. Also, I'm not sure if this problem is common to this card model. Samsung is a good brand, but I can't really recommend this model. I'd choose another model or brand. Good Luck.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lens Cap Bundle - 4 Snap-on Lens Covers for DSLR Cameras including Nikon, Canon, Sony; Brand: CamKix; Review: I would say that these are easily as good as the original lens caps. The elastic connection straps are a little strange as they're often in the way, but some may like them. There is also a small connection hole on one side of the cap that can accept a simple thin cord.(Also included with my kit) I would absolutely recommend these caps and will probably buy more to fit a larger diameter lens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I've been using it for several months. Still working great. It does have a slightly cheap feel, but it's holding up fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Powerextra 2 Pack 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Replacement Canon LP-E8 Battery for Canon EOS Rebel T3i, T2i, T4i, T5i, EOS; Brand: Powerextra; Review: These have been working fine for several months. Holds charge great. No issues. I'd buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Kite Runner; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Read this book when I was deployed to Afghanistan. Good book, great details about the country and the culture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1); Author: James Patterson; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Pretty good book - I thought I figured out who did it and they lead you to think someone else was killing people but in the end I was right.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alcatraz: A History of the Penitentiary Years; Author: Michael Esslinger; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Good book, takes you from the beginning of time until they close it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption; Author: Laura Hillenbrand; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Great book with an amazing true American Hero - he is the kind of person we are looking up to not the "reality" stars of today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, #4); Author: James Patterson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: bleah.......not the best one of the series. Seems like the author used it for an opportunity to express his opinion on global warming.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Max (Maximum Ride, #5); Author: James Patterson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Saved by a snot bubble? Really?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1); Author: James Patterson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Good book but not the kind of book to read if you want an story with an ending - you have to keep reading the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: I Love Trouble VHS; Brand: Nick Nolte; Review: I have been looking for this movie forever as I have all Julia Roberts movies but trying to upgrade to DVD....and once again, Amazon does NOT disappoint...found it, ordered it and had it within a few weeks to watch and enjoy...love it love it love it....a rewarding experience...thanks : Oh and the movie is awesome, one of Julia's best even though not as many remember her in this as Pretty Woman, Erin Brockavich but sure fire winner to me...but I am biased, Julia is the best!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angel Collection: (Angel / Avenging Angel / Angel III); Brand: Donna Wilkes; Review: I had been hoping for this to come out on dvd forever...I love Betsy Russell in Avenging Angel and it was just nice to sit at home one weekend and watch them all and take a trip down memory lane...made for the perfect weekend! Thanks Amazon!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love, Wedding, Marriage; Brand: Mandy Moore; Review: I honestly bought this originally for Julia Roberts one little voice part in it, I collect all Julia but ended up LOVING the movie...it was cute, it was well done and sometimes it just reminds you why you fall in love with that person you're with everyday one more time...thanks again Amazon for another great night on the couch with a box of kleenex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Larry Crowne; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: I buy everything Julia Roberts...she was fantastic in this, never a let down...even made my boyfriend watch it with me...he had a chuckle or two and I learned my new favorite word of the week, Boozilla...watch it and see...well done and thanks Amazon again for another quick delivery on service, always a pleasure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mork & Mindy 1 : Mork Moves In/ Mork Goes Public VHS; Brand: Robin Williams; Review: Been looking for Season 1 for a bit...only so I can watch Season 2 and 3...and voila...found it from Amazon...I have yet to complain about you Amazon...you always come thru for me :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mirror Mirror; Brand: Julia Roberts; Review: Absolutely amazing and that is with everyone telling me it was good which usually builds something up too much for me but not the case with this...Julia's performance was outstanding!! Loved it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegas: Season 3, Vol. 2; Brand: Robert Urich; Review: Whoever decided to finish the collection gets a big thumbs up from me....thank you for completing my all time fave show with Robert Urich...watching the complete series was just as great as watching it when it first aired...great memories....couldn't be happier :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waxwork / Waxwork II: Lost in Time; Brand: Joe Baker; Review: Let me start by saying I have never given anything a bad review on here but this movie....sooooo disappointed me.....I remember seeing it when I was younger and loving it but I lost 4 hours of my life on this....yes I watched both hoping for something....but nothing came of it....it had a good idea but went nowhere with it.....and the acting...in a word, Cheezy on all accounts....sorry, I hate being negative but I got nothing else on this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: The Complete Series; Brand: John Forsythe; Review: Ive been waiting for the last 2 seasons forever as they were my faves, thanks to Shelley Hack and Tanya Roberts so to have them all in one boxset....yay!! I read the reviews of how it was a badly packaged boxset but I still went for it and was completely satisfied....hey when you wait this long for something, why look a gift horse in the mouth :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams: Season 1; Brand: Dan Haggerty; Review: My Dad and I used to watch this all the time....we lived this show, it was our one thing so it was nice to get on dvd to watch again.....I admit, I cried when I saw the first episode, heck who am I kidding, I cried during the opening song....its a great trip down memory lane, can't wait to get Season 2 in February :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Blessing; Brand: Maren Jensen; Review: Watched this years and years ago and then never saw it again so having it as my own now is fun.....but be warned somethings that were great when you were younger....may not be as great or as scary as you remember them....just saying ;) Still great though. Its Wes Craven!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life and Times of Grizzly Adams: Season 2; Brand: ; Review: Only cuz Im a girl.....for years I wanted this on DVD....my Dad and I used to watch this all the time....and to have it and watch it again....brought back great memories.....and the theme song still brings tears to my eyes.....thanks for giving me some of my Dad back Amazon :); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hart to Hart - The Complete Second Season; Brand: Robert Wagner; Review: And I hope they continue to release the rest of the series...can't leave me hanging with only this amazing second season...keep them coming please :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegas: Season 2; Brand: Robert Urich; Review: My all time fave tv show on DVD....yup....I do love it!! Robert Urich, my fave actor on my fave show....even better....so thrilled this collection is out....buy it, eat it up....and take in all that was the great actor known as Robert Urich...gone too soon...R.I.P.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dexter: Season 7; Brand: Michael C. Hall; Review: I do love Dexter....but I was disappointed in this series ending as I guessed it....I have yet to do that in any Dexter seasons....maybe that's why I didn't love it as I usually do.....anyhow it is a good season and Im sad to hear only more is coming but til that time....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Day To Die Hard, A; Brand: ; Review: I LOVE Bruce Willis in this series so Im always glad to get a new one in the collection although friends are like...don't do it...on this one, they were dead wrong.....I loved it and want another where they bring Bonnie and him back together...see thinking ahead to another sequel....but Ill enjoy this one til that happens :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy; Brand: Heather Langenkamp; Review: I love Nightmare On Elm Street and always hesitant about documentaries but took a chance on this one and glad I did....4 hours of stuff I knew and didn't know.....absolutely loved it and will watch it again and again....awesome doc!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 13; Brand: David Berman; Review: I was always hesitant when Grissom left the show....I loved him.....but Fishburne was good....but Danson rocks this roll.....he's not just Sam from Cheers but so much more....well done CSI....love this season!! Among my faves :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paranormal Activity 4; Brand: Katie Featherston; Review: Not gonna lie.....didn't like the ending as it means I have to wait for the next one.....lol....but it was worth it getting there.....if you like jumps....then watch this even the man in my life jumped....tis a keeper :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blown Away Tour: LIVE; Brand: Carrie Underwood; Review: I saw this concert and wanted to relive the night all over again and this dvd does that and so much more.....awesome way to go back again and again to such an amazing concert :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witchboard 2: The Devil's Doorway VHS; Brand: Ami Dolenz; Review: I had this on video so to step up and have it on dvd.....considering my VHS player went by the wayside a long time ago and I haven't watched it since....well it just totally made my day to finally see it on DVD.....and to get it in the mail and watch it....ok a touch cheesy....80's horror right but so worth the cheese and all that comes with it.....loved it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 90210: The Final Season; Brand: Shenae Grimes; Review: Being a fan of the original then getting to know the cast in the new version was an amazing ride and I guess every ride has to end sometime.....and this one does and I do have to say, in a good way.....not leaving you wanting more...not leaving you sad but leaving you like its your friends you graduated with and are just saying goodbye to for now....we'll meet again...well done 90210!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man; Brand: Nicolas Cage; Review: It was a gift for him as he loved this movie.....and I have to admit, I did love it too....Tea Leoni was great in it....so was Nicholas Cage......all around feel good movie on the choices you make in life and the ones you should have.....good what if movie for the more deep thinkers :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Skulls II; Brand: Robin Dunne; Review: I had never seen the first movie which my husband loved and he didn't know there were two others so we both went in not knowing what to expect on the sequels but were pleasantly surprised.....especially on the third one for me anyway but can't wrong with the first one either when you have William Peterson in the mix....a good thriller series worth the buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomboy VHS; Brand: Betsy Russell; Review: I fell in love with this movie back in the day and was always looking for it on DVD....I did purchase the 80s Frat Box Set but when I saw this one.....immediately bought it.....love Betsy Russell.....and this movie, great purchase for me :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madame Sin VHS; Brand: Bette Davis; Review: Love her and this newest addition to my collection continues to prove my love of her and her acting....not to mention having a very young Robert Wagner in it....well done Amazon...keep the Bette movies coming :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Game; Brand: Michael Douglas; Review: This was a gift for my hubby who loves this movie......while I thought it was good, he can't stop raving about it and the twists....just great for him and for me....eh ;); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: April Fool's Day VHS; Brand: Deborah Foreman; Review: I had heard about this movie but never saw it.......turned out to be a fantastic movie for its time......if you haven't seen it, see it and if you have, see it again.....worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Retribution; Brand: Milla Jovovich; Review: After the 4 pack, I had to have the next in line......while it was the weirdest of them all.....it was still fantastic :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Resident Evil Collection: (Resident Evil / Resident Evil: Apocalypse / Resident Evil: Extinction / Resident Evil: Afterlife); Brand: Ryan Mccluskey; Review: Never saw this series so thought why not start with this awesome 4-pack......worth it.....an awesome movie collection, can't wait to the finale on the big screen :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frozen (Mandarin Chinese Edition); Brand: ; Review: I didn't want to like this movie but now I own it so guess how that worked out for me.....lol....one of the best movies I have ever seen!! Olaf rules!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delta Heat VHS; Brand: Anthony Edwards; Review: One more for the Betsy Russell collection and throw in some Lance Henriksen and its a double whammy......loved this movie :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day VHS; Brand: Will Smith; Review: Just one of those movies you seen millions of times on tv but for some reason, that still isn't enough so we decided to buy it and add it to our collection.......a great movie with a great cast....can't go wrong with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Legacy; Brand: Jeremy Renner; Review: Originally my hubby only wanted the Matt Damon part of Bourne collection but realized this might be an integral part of the series so we bought it and quickly realized, it might be our fave of the series......well acted and just a great addition to the series despite no Matt Damon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Legacy Steelbook; Brand: Jeremy Renner; Review: Originally my hubby only wanted the Matt Damon part of Bourne collection but realized this might be an integral part of the series so we bought it and quickly realized, it might be our fave of the series......well acted and just a great addition to the series despite no Matt Damon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Zyliss 20780 Strong Boy Handheld Jar Opener; Brand: Zyliss; Review: This is a useful item. Some coordination is required to hold the forward part of the handle and rear part at the same time while starting to tighten it, but it grips very well and makes lid removal easy. It can also be used to hold the jar while you turn the lid by hand or with another opener. This item is the Strong Boy 2, which is made of plastic. That is why the price has come down. The original, I believe was aluminum with a steel band.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer; Brand: Misto; Review: Mine was defective. The cover/pump handle would pull off the pump tube on the up stroke. The socket in the handle is supposed to have a rib that traps a rib on the pump tube, but the rib was practically non-existent in mine. From previous experience I know that Misto is good about replacing defective or worn parts if you contact them at lifetimebrands dot com. If the handle had worked, the rating would have been five stars. In my case, I had saved a cover/handle from a Pampered Chef brand sprayer on which the sprayer had failed. This handle works fine on the Misto (but looks a little funny), so I did not send the sprayer back to Amazon or request a replacement part.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zyliss Strongboy 2 Jar Opener - E46145; Brand: Zyliss; Review: This is a useful item. Some coordination is required to hold the forward part of the handle, while twisting and tightening the rear part at the same time, but it grips very well and makes lid removal easy. For more difficult lids, it can also be used to hold the jar while you turn the lid by hand or with another opener of the same or different type. I purchased the Strong Boy 2 from Amazon, in 2010 under another listing. From this picture, it appears the rear part of the handle has been redesigned, which is hopefully a good thing. On my 2010 version the rear part of the handle broke while I was trying to open a difficult jar and twisting the handle with more torque than is usually required. I purchased another, repaired the first one, modified the second to improve the weak area, and now I often use one on the jar and one on the lid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 piece set of Jobar Slacks Hangers Open Ended pants Easy Slide Organizers; Brand: Jobar; Review: The plastic tubing is 10.5 long It has ridges and can rotate to allow adjustment of the hanging position of the slacks. The straight region for hanging slacks is 12 The hook opening is about 1.4 The picture appears to have the approximate 30 bend of a standard hanger. Mine appear to have a much tighter bend than those in the picture, with the upper part being almost parallel to lower section and about 1 5/8" above it. On mine, the pants are held about 4.5" closer to the closet rod than with a standard hanger. This makes the lower part of the closet more visible and sometimes allows increased storage below. I sometimes tighten the bend if the hanger tends to tilt down at the front. Mine were purchased from :Unique Imports.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ozeri ZK14-R Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Red; Brand: Ozeri; Review: I checked it using five quarters to make 1 oz.(28.35 g). It read 28 with gram units and 0.99 on the oz scale. Very good! I use it for measuring the weight of dog food and treats given a small dog which is on a diet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Keeping My Pack (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lane Whitt Page; Review: I truly enjoy this book, it has RH and Wolf so it was a plus for me to have them both on one book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chamaeleon: Book 3.5 of The Stardust Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Autumn Reed Page; Review: Awesome book, with the guys point of view. Love every minute of it. And love then all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When To Fear The Living (The Veil Diaries) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's B L Brunnemer Page; Review: Couldn't put it down! I'm totally invested in these series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When The Dead Come A Knockin' (The Veil Diaries) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's B L Brunnemer Page; Review: This book had me on edge ask the time. Finish in two days, hard to put down. Can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix: Book One of The Stardust Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Autumn Reed Page; Review: This book was wonderful, it captures my attention from the start. I finish it in 24 hours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Academy of Assassins (An Academy of Assassins Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stacey Brutger Page; Review: Really enjoy the development of the story . It didn't feel rush and the relationships felt true . I can't wait for the next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polaris: Book Five of The Stardust Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Autumn Reed Page; Review: I loved every book of this series but no doubt Polaris is the perfect ending. These books were awesome from the bunting to end! Great job! I will missed the guys; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love's Cruel Redemption (The Academy) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's C. L Stone Page; Review: Loved it! What a mess! Can't wait for the next, that ending was brutal! Very happy with it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Brady Bunch Movie, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Long Kiss Goodnight, The (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Tron (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pi (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Velvet (1986); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Colors: Red (Trois couleurs: Rouge) (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Hard (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cop Land (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (1967); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grindhouse (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Book (Zwartboek) (2006); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Big Lebowski, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell (Kôkaku kidôtai) (1995); Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boyz N the Hood (1991); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Last King of Scotland, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Children of Men (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Serenity (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abyss, The (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Déjà Vu (Deja Vu) (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Genres: Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: School of Rock (2003); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The (2005); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: eXistenZ (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Day After Tomorrow, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: I, Robot (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Island, The (2005); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: K-PAX (2001); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Matrix Revolutions, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aeon Flux (2005); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sphere (1998); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ultraviolet (2006); Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) (1998); Genres: Action, Crime; 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: 3.5/5.0
Title: Howl's Moving Castle (Hauru no ugoku shiro) (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Femme Nikita, La (Nikita) (1990); Genres: Action, Crime, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And Your Mother Too (Y tu mamá también) (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Illusionist, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hate (Haine, La) (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Big Blue, The (Grand bleu, Le) (1988); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simple Plan, A (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ring, The (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Four Rooms (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desperado (1995); Genres: Action, Romance, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Perfect Murder, A (1998); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thomas Crown Affair, The (1999); Genres: Action, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Genres: Action, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 8MM (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Perfect Storm, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun (1993); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Maltese Falcon, The (1941); Genres: Film-Noir, Mystery; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Manchurian Candidate, The (1962); Genres: Crime, Thriller, War; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarface (1983); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Good bye, Lenin! (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: People vs. Larry Flynt, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise (1991); Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Few Good Men, A (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aviator, The (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SE 7503SD Power Extension Bit Set; Brand: SE; Review: These work well to make short work of bolts using a drill with sockets. I would certainly buy them again..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Square D by Schneider Electric FSG2J21CP 30-50 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch; Brand: Square D by Schneider Electric; Review: Square D makes excellent products and this one is one of them. It works exactly as it is supposed to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skil 2346-01 3.6-Volt IXO2 Power Portable Screwdriver; Brand: Skil; Review: This items works really well. The battery holds a charge for a long time even when not on the charger. The device is somewhat difficult to seat in the charging base but it does have a light that lets you know when it is properly seated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MagLite LED 2-Cell D PRO Flashlight, Black; Brand: MagLite; Review: Solid flashlight. It gets used daily at work and still functions as well as the day I bought it. I have not even replaced the batteries in it since I bought it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three-way Mogul Base Socket - Lamp; Brand: Satco Lighting; Review: The item shipped quickly and was exactly as described. Seems well made and fit perfectly in my 75 year old lamp. The new socket looked exactly like the one I replaced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KINGSO E26 E27 Light Sockets, 6 Pack Edison Retro Lamp Holder for DIY Projects 200 Heat Resistant No Fire; Brand: KingSo; Review: Easy to install and works perfectly. I love having a chain hanging down on my lamp which makes it much easier to turn off and on without having to reach up into the lampshade.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keeney 10-12WK 1-1/2-Inch by 12-Inch Sink Tailpiece, White; Brand: Keeney Manufacturing; Review: The product is exactly as advertised however it did arrive damaged. A small portion of the upper ring was chipped out. The piece of the chip was not inside the well packaged box so the damage was present when the item was shipped. I am using it in a outside sink so I was not concerned enough to have it replaced. The item is exactly as advertised and works fine, even with the damage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Lara Parker Page; Review: great job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shot All to Hell: Jesse James, the Northfield Raid, and the Wild West's Greatest Escape; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Lee Gardner Page; Review: another great book by M.L. Garrner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ransom Riggs Page; Review: great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road Hogs (TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES AND OTHER STRANGENESS); Author: Erick Wujcik; Review: good job; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows : Angélique's Descent; Author: Visit Amazon's Lara Parker Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows: Wolf Moon Rising; Author: Visit Amazon's Lara Parker Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows: Return to Collinwood; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Leigh Scott Page; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steal This Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Abbie Hoffman Page; Review: Great book by an American legend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savages; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Vaughan Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Lee Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holt McDougal Library, Middle School with Connections: Individual Reader Where the Red Fern Grows; Author: Visit Amazon's Wilson Rawls Page; Review: Great childrens story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawke: The Law of a Fast Gun (Hawke (HarperTorch Paperback)); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Vaughan Page; Review: I love this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Katherine; Author: Visit Amazon's Anya Seton Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonwyck; Author: Visit Amazon's Anya Seton Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sitting Bull: War Chiefs #5; Author: Bill Dugan; Review: I now have the whole series great stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gilligan's Wake: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Carson Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Tomahawk: An Illustrated Guide to Using the Tomahawk and Long Knife as Weapons; Author: Visit Amazon's Dwight C. McLemore Page; Review: Super great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Royal at Atlantis Autograph Collection; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahama; Review: This was our 4th time at the Atlantis, but definitely the last one. We arrive to be given a “Harbor View” room, meaning not an ocean view one, on the 8th floor, meaning 5th floor, since the lobby is on the “3rd”. Last time we had some issues with the rooms, the management convinced us that next year they will upgrade us, but it was only an unfulfilled promise. The kids loved the aquarium, as usual, stopping at every window walking through “The Dig”, Atlantis manage the aquariums nicely and clean. The Pool was managed poorly over the years, cracks across the surface, see the pictures for more details. The room was also showing wear and tear, the reading lamp was missing the ON button, the cushion on the chair was cracked etc. Lines at all rides were long – 3 rides took us about 2 hours. However on Monday/Tuesday we had almost no lines. The hotel had 100% occupancy during the thanksgiving weekend. We came back from the pool on Saturday only to find we have NO TOWELS, even the used ones which we hang to dry and save on energy were taken. It took three phone calls, a general manager at the reception and 45 minutes to receive only 3 towels, since we were a party of 4, we had to manage… The kids spell water over the duvet cover, but since the hotel didn’t have a duvet cover to replace we kept the wet one… Overall – kids loved the place, adult less. We bought the value meal plan, which allow you to eat at the buffets plus Virgil Grill and Atlas bar and Grill at the Casino. Was ok food. We enjoyed the Virgil Grill, but the food was overly priced.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Townhomes at Bretton Woods; City: Bretton Woods New Hampshire; Review: We rented a townhouse for 4 adults adn 6 kids - two families staying together. Our friends had a better experiance renting a two rooms townhouse in the "forrest", it was more spacious, fully ecuipted and clean. 1. Check-in process - was fast and great service. However, even though we asked to be next to our friends, we were put in another neighborhood. 2. We had double ski passes, we paid for the kids ski passes by registering them to school days, and we pay them their ski passes through the ski package - could get get a refund or even a credit. 3. People servicing us around the mountain were FANTASTIC - what an amazing group of people - patient, nice with great attitude! 4. The townhouse we got - Rosebrook #5 was bad, really bad: cockroaches, no lights, had to call to change the lamp, coffee machine with coffee leftover for over a year, then not working etc. 5. The house we received - had only four kids' bed, we ordered a place for 10 people, 6 kids and 4 adults. We had to put the 2 yr olds on the floor... Overall without the bad house - 10 out of 10, the townhouse turn this experience down into the 7's. Guy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The St Regis Bahia Beach Resort Puerto Rico; City: Rio Grande Puerto Rico; Review: Checking in: We arrived at 9:45pm, the check-in process was easy and lovely. The property is very nice, walking through rain forest, hearing the coqui frogs etc. We were staying at the exclusive suite with a bedroom, a living room and 2 baths. The room was lovely, even too fancy. However the extra roll-in bed was not available, we arrive late and they were all consumed, even though I had requested a bed through my platinum concierge. The people working at St Regis are amazing, all of them, working on island time (slow), but with tons of passion to find the best solution. The service guy, fixed with me a “bed” out of cushions and linens, my third daughter had a bed she liked. Pool and beach are maintain very nicely. The pool cabana’s are nice, but expensive for the value they provide. Cost: The $35 three meals unlimited drinks (non frozen) per kid is fantastic and definitely worth the extra money. Drinks: A pina-colada at $21 is way over the top. A Cola drink at $6 is also pretty expensive. Food: The bar below fern restaurant had the best food and service, no need for reservation. The other restaurant didn’t have anything available until our third day(!!!), but the food at the restaurant was not worth the cost and service was VERY SLOW. Breakfasts at Fern were very good, but cost differently every time even though we order the same things… consistency is not a strong factor at St Regis in Puerto Rico. Kids: Kids club, even though priced separately was greatly run and the kids enjoyed 2-3 hours a day at the “Iguana Club”. Also feeding the fishes at the entrance at 6pm every day was a great event.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Isrotel Riviera Club Hotel; City: Eilat Southern District; Review: Check-in process was very easy and quick. The room was designed for a family, we took the two rooms unit and we had plenty of space. The kitchen is small but well equipped and the view is towards the pool. Breakfast The line was long for a family of 5. It took us 15 minutes to get in and get a table. You felt the hotel was full on that Friday morning. The food quality was good. Pool They have a nice water slide for ages 4-13, but it is open inly between 11-1 and 3-5, I wonder why? They have two type of pools that are connected – one with a beach like sand and a regular one. The water temperature was un-invited and my kids could not be in the pool for more than a few minutes. I am not sure why they would not heat the pool. Room The room was clean, but on Saturday we got no service and the room was not cleaned. Check-out We have learned that the day of checkout the room keys stop working, we waited at the front door room for over 25 minutes for a security person to open it, “Since you are checking out today, the room keys automatically stopped working, even though it was only 10am and the checkout is at 12n” We will come back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beresheet Isrotel Exclusive Collection; City: Mitspe Ramon Southern District; Review: Check-in The check-in process was fast and we found ourselves pretty quickly at an amazing room over looking the crater. The bottle of wine, I was asking fro my wife’s birthday was missing and was never delivered even though I asked about three times – the good news, I was not charged for it either. The Room Amazing spacious room, very clean, the room smell is a welcoming smell. The small pool is a great way to freshen up fro the heat when you read a book in front of the beautiful crater. Breakfast The buffet in the morning offered a wide variety and all food was delivered nicely and tasted wonderful. Dinner First night we went to the full restaurant. The food quality was extremely high. We have been to many exclusive hotels, but Beresheet cook over did them all. The buffet for appetizers offered a large range of taste and it all felt as if it was cooked just for you. The main dishes were delivered nicely with a great taste. We had the fish and the steak. Deserts were very good too and the service was amazing. As for the other nights we went to the lobby restaurant, which offer smaller plates and the menu is a la cart. Pool Beresheet has an inside pool and one outdoor overlooking the crater. The pools are not deep, but wide enough for exercise. Gym The gym is just the right size, I never waited for an equipment, three good treadmills. Checkout process was a breeze. We will definitely come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herods Palace Hotel Eilat; City: Eilat Southern District; Review: Herrods We booked a VIP Kadim suite. Check-in Moran at the front desk was amazing. Explained the hotel and our VIP offers – breakfast in a “real restaurant”, spa equipment etc. Room The room was not updated for a while. Windows were dirty and you could not enjoy the view without opening the window. The full ashtray in the balcony was a bad surprise, since it was a non smoking room. The towels they put on the chairs in the balcony were used and filthy. The bathroom smell was of bad feet. And the bathroom has seen better days. The views from the balcony is amazing. Spa We went to the spa for a relaxing morning only to find out it was not being managed and cleaned. The smell everywhere was of fungus. We asked for a robe and were mocked for asking for it – “Only if you come for a treatment you get a robe”… We didn’t stay for more than a minutes. The Gym, I was trying to get in the gym, but the keys didn’t work Parking The parking facilities are not maintained, you have pee smell, the floors are not clean, the path from the parking to the hotel lobby is full of crap and very awkward. Checkout was a breeze We will not be back at the herrods.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Filippo II; City: Monte Argentario Province of Grosseto Tuscany; Review: The hotel is an apartment type hotel. People are very friendly. The area is gorgeous. The room is sizable and clean. We travelled 2 adults with three kids. We stayed only for one night. Breakfast closes early, so we had to skip, but the waiter insists on making us Coffee and Chocolate Milk for the kids. It was a fantastic stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titano Suites; City: City of San Marino; Review: We travelled 2 adults with 3 kids to the City of San Marino. The suite room was very small, but updated with new bed, renovated bath. The front desk was super friendly and fast. The parking is outside the old city, so had to carry the suitcases by foot all the way to the hotel entrance. However, the hotel location is fantastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin St John Resort Villas; City: St John U S Virgin Islands; Review: We were a family of 2 adults and 3 kids (13, 10, 7) From the St Thomas airport, Westin team is taking care of you, taking your luggage, and driving you to the dock where a private outsourced boat will take you (30 min) over to St John and park you at the Westin Dock. What everyone at Westin forgot to mention that this pleasure cost $120 per adult and $90 per child, we ere 5 at $510 (wow!). When you arrive the Westin team know the drill, they hand you a key, no need to check-in, hand you a drink and shuttle you to your villas. The villa itself was renovated, full function kitchen, 50" TV in living room and smaller TVs in each of the two bedrooms. The unit even contained a washer and a dryer, which were pretty handy. The only downside was that we had no view of the ocean, and I did pay and ask for an ocean view room. The cleaner service was over the top, every day new towels, clean dishes, laundry detergent and even dryer cloth. The unit was very clean. The pool is wide and the kids had fun, the beach is just ok, after seeing the St John north shore beaches, the Westin beach front is a waste of time. Workers were friendly everywhere, but at the front desk. The front desk people were not educated about the resort, couldn't answer the cost for breakfast. The concierge is extremely nice and doing his work sending you to his restaurant's network, don't forget to reserve Zozo's.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Club Med Punta Cana; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic; Review: Visited Feb 2017, 2 adults and 3 kids. We went with two other families. Check-in: the check-in process was a breeze, after a short 10 min drive form airport. We received our room in the family quarter, room 175. You could probably see the ocean from a specific angle. The rooms are nice, renovated with 2 TVs, one 27” and one 42”. The room’s corridor is a bit small and claustrophobic. One kid had to sleep in the corridor. Food: Plenty of food, no lines, food quality is so-so, the grilled fish and sea food area was always good. Breakfast has lines for omelets / eggs, the vegetables for the omelets are not inviting and has lots of flies on them all the times. Beach: Fantastic beach, clean sands and clear waters, a bar close by to enjoy a nice alcohol beverage, coffee, iced coffee etc. The downside is fighting for chairs, the hotel had 100% occupancy and when we came at 10am to the beach, no chairs were available… another missing piece is shade, no umbrellas on the beach. Pool: nice, large pool with enough space in the shallow and across the pool. The pool need some fixing, it is chipping the bottom. No hot tub/ Jacuzzi is available. The Zen Pool (Only for 18 Y/O and above) is very nice, clean and accommodating. Kids Club: This is the area that I thought Club Med is all about and should have been super nice to check in the kids in their clubs and hear in the evening how great everything was and what have they learned every day. That didn’t work as expected, the instructors spoke Spanish and French, not a great English across all ages (7,10 & 13). The kids didn’t enjoy at all and asked not to return to the club. An area that looked great was the TARIA, an exclusive area if you rented a villa in that area. The issue was that you cannot buy a pass to the area, one of our families traveling with us was there, but we could not visit them and one time we were asked to leave the property immediately. Gym: Very nice, large gym, but it is closing every day at 8pm. Evening Events: To whoever like the Club Med events, we enjoyed the Saturday and the circus events, the other events especially for kids were too violent and in French. SPA: The spa looks amazing, the stuff is VERY accommodating, management took me to visit the rooms and the couple spa Jacuzzi (see pictures), I wish I had the time to have a massage or any other treatment there, very recommended. Checkout: We checked out three days earlier and Club med customer service was very accommodating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean House; City: Watch Hill Westerly South County Rhode Island; Review: It started pretty bad with a phone reservation, the lady was nice, but could not give me the discount they have posted online, stating it was a mistake and it doesn’t include weekends. They could not honor the 15% off. They didn’t have a room with a king size bed for my Thu – Sat booking dates, I had to purchase a bigger room for a pretty hefty cost that we typically do not spend on a room. A week prior to arriving I exchange emails with Ana who helped me secure a coupled massage and dinner for Friday night. The great experience started when we checked-in, even though they didn’t have a clean room for us, they accommodated us on their private beach and Samantha said she will text me as soon as the room would be available. Our coupled spa massage was scheduled for 12:45, and so we went to the spa: Spa: Pretty small spa with no Jacuzzi or extra pool (The hotel pool is very small with only two lanes to swim). The locker rooms have very nice showers and steamed sauna. The views from the relaxing rooms are stunning and very relaxing, while you are being pampered with a home made crunchy snack and tea/water. The massage was amazing, the couple female masseuse were fantastic with the right pressure for both my wife and myself. Kudos to the spa personnel. The room was only available at 3:30pm, meanwhile we had the time to explore the outside gardens, which have great ocean views and breeze (it was a bit cold that day). The check-in process was smooth and the manager on duty took us to our amazing room 301 (Mostly recommended), we received a sparkling wine, chocolate and apples to celebrate our anniversary – very nice treat. The room is equipped with a nice big TV, stunning views of the ocean from two sides, very spacious bathroom and a plush king size bed, sofa and a chair. We had breakfast at the hotel, which was costly but delicious, see pictures. We went to the wine tasting at 4:30, the hostess (Expert in wines) was great to speak with, we were by ourselves tasting local wines, it was lovely The beach is very soft and clean, comfortable chairs with towels, drinks and food provided by the beach hotel restaurant, very tasty, but expensive. Checkout was a breeze, we will come back…; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: The hotel looks nice and modern, but the years it has been in business is noted. I was put on the 11th floor, with an upgraded corner room. Very nice views, but the 11th floor is not enough to enjoy the view. The beds are heavenly as all Sheratons chain. TV is pretty small at 40". The Gym is fantastic, and running outside amazing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Suites Columbus; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: I am a platinum SPG member. Chedck-in process at 10pm was very quick and Lisa was great. Going to the sixth floor, and entering the smelly room was going back in time. Small TV sets, dated furniture, no closet, just a hanger, like four points. The bath was broken and dirty. Breakfast at the lounge was mediocre at best. The pros: A nice lounge on the 9th floor to work with colleagues. Two rooms, living room separate from the bedroom; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; City: Costa Mesa California; Review: Check-in late at 9pm, check-in was a breeze (I am a platinum SPG member), I received a very nice king bed on the sixth floor. Two bottles of water, clean room, very comfortable bed. Nice 50" TV, remote working well. Breakfast was quick, high quality and expenssive. I got the Crab Benedict - it was fantstic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The St Regis New York; City: New York City New York; Review: My wife and I planned an overnight in NYC early November. Check-in - we arrived at 1pm, the room was not ready, they offered a bottle of water and took my mobile to let me know when the room would be ready, or an upgrade would be available (I am a platinum member). They called me at 5pm that the room is available and if I could skip late checkout they could offer me a nice upgraded room, which we did. The Room: We received room 1518, which is a two room suite with two bathrooms, tubs, showers and bidet, was fantastic, everything is controlled from a console next to the bed and the different desks around the apartment. Service: As expected from St Regis, flawless execution with help from the buttler, the front desk or anyone we bounced into, always smiling, always willing to help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Stars Resort Spa; City: Grace Bay Providenciales Turks and Caicos; Review: When we arrived at the seven stars, Check-in was a breeze, they gave us the punch for the kids and took all of our information. A receptionist took us to the room and shared with us the condo (3601/3602) features. The Condo: Three bedrooms, the master bed was spacious with an amazing view to the ocean, with a large balcony. The kitchen was fully featured with oven, microwave, washer and dryer (If we knew we would have packed less), the living room was very comfortable and configured as an open space with the kitchen. A large balcony that connected to the master bedroom. The kids rooms didn't have a view, one room had a king size bed and the other a sofa bed, that was not comfortable to sleep on, so we had to order a rolled-in bed. The condo included three (!) full bath and one half bath next to the living room. I would rate the condo as 5+ stars very similar to a Ritz Carlton. Breakfast: The breakfast was included with our rate and was wonderful, the waiters were fantastic with a lot of patient. Kudos to Banniel - the omelet maker, he had 6 pans making so many omelets every morning, even if the line was long, it went by quickly with his talent. Every morning we got the same high end omelets. The team replenish everything as soon as it was consumed. Rowey gave an amazing service during breakfast, but all the others were great as well. The pool: The pool was large enough for the guests, however, since the hotel was fully booked, we could not find a seat. MY wife was shocked when the representative told her she should have come earlier and snag a seat (!), the days follow, I would leave behind bags on 4 charis / lounges before I ran my morning run at 8am, so we have a place to seat next to the pool. The beach: Nothing but great, it is the top beach in the world, the lounges chairs are very comfortable compare to other hotels, the beach is just amazing. You can take a SUP or a catamaran from the water sports hut. The food: Besides breakfast we ate two dinners at "the deck", very good service, tasty food, but super expensive, more than other on the island. $24 for a small cobb salad… The drinks at the pool and beach are expensive, nothing shocking, at $16 for an alcohol drink and $10 for a virgin (including the 12% tax and 15% service). I loved the coconut water drink with rum ($15 before tax and service) from the coconut hut from Daniel, always serve with a smile. The waiter at the pool that made our trip was Maurice, remembered our name, what we like and provided a quick and accurate orders - Thanks Maurice for making this a memorable time. The gym: Very nice Gym, average size for this type of hotel, with enough of equipment and typically was not crowded. Hotel overall: When we were stuck with; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South; City: Des Moines Washington; Review: Four points in Seattle Check-in process – amazing service, we are a family of 5, landing late at night and we just missed the shuttle, speaking with reception, the person at the front desk asked me to take a taxi and he will pay the driver, which made the beginning of the trip fantastic. What a great consumer orientation at the reception. Room: Regular four points room, very clean. We could not receive the connecting rooms we asked for, but besides that the hotel was very accommodating and family oriented; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel Conference Center; City: Bellingham Washington; Review: We arrived, a family of 5, we received our connecting rooms, very clean. Great and easy check-in. A package arrived and was on hold for me. Breakfast was tasty, however, we were waiting for the food for about 50 minutes, which was not easy with young hungry kids. Overall - a great spot to stop on the way; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Fort Lauderdale; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: Disclosure: I am a platinum member at the Marriott.Check-in at 4pm: Estimated time ~25 minutes. We booked two rooms, one a suite ocean front and one regular room with ocean front. We called reception in advance, making sure we will have connecting-rooms, or at least rooms on the same floor. At Check-in we found out we have two rooms on different floors. Be aware not to fall into the "We will upgrade you to the two bedroom apartment" option... The two bedroom apartment is in the behind building with no ocean view. One room was available, the other was only ready at 6:30 PM. The rooms We received room 1924. Very modern, clean and beautiful. The large porch is really nice with a wide ocean view in front. The room, an accessible room with open shower, the wet floors were dangerous. We received room 1911. Very modern, a large bathroom, that includes a bathtub and a shower. The bathroom was at the size of the small room itself. The views were towards southeast. The Pools Two pools, one in each building. Very crowded and small. The larger one has a nice touch with transparent walls, as always the W has nice designs. The Beach The public beach is just across the main street. The resort fees ($39) include two sun beds and an umbrella. However, twice when we arrive they ran out of towels, so we couldn't stay for long. The kids were cold after the swim.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Sterling Silver Diamond-Cut Filigree Hoop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I really like these earrings, however, I seriously doubt they are sterling silver (they are too big to be sold at this price if they are sterling and the color is a bit to the stainless steel or zinc side so I didn't believe it). After I've had them for 6 months, time will tell if they start to tarnish and prove out to be sterling, silver plate or other. I would have bought them as costume jewelry because I do like them, I only wish the listing were accurate/honest. I will update this review after I've worn them a while if I can figure out what they are really made of.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kaktus Women's 3/4 Sleeve Asymmetrical Diamond Print Tunic (Plus Size Available); Brand: Kaktus; Review: Love this shirt! I don't like skirts so I bought this to go over black dress pants and a black silky tank to wear to a wedding. I got lots of compliments on it. It's very comfortable and flattering.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frumos Womens Tunic 3/4 Sleeve Comfy Loose Fit Tie Dye Tunic Top; Brand: Frumos; Review: I love it! Cute and comfortable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CloseoutWarehouse Sterling Silver Karen's Flower Ring (Sizes 2-15); Brand: ; Review: Very pretty ring, true to size and it really is sterling silver (unlike a few things I have purchased in the past that really weren't). A very worthwhile purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: eForCity Replacement NB-8L Li-ion Battery and Battery Charger with Car Adapter for Canon PowerShot A3000 / A3100; Brand: FULOXTECH; Review: I ordered this kit along with my Canon PowerShot A3300IS before realizing that the camera package includes a battery charger. I have not used the charger that comes with this kit. It looks and feels flimsy, but I guess it will be nice to have if anything happens to my original charger. It would be useful if I need to charge a battery in a car, as the stock charger does not include a car adapter. The battery fits perfectly in my A3300IS and lasts a bit longer than the 740 mAh stock battery. I've only used it for one charge so far, so I can't yet say what the long-term performance will be. I'm very pleased with the battery and would recommend it for sure. It's a good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lite-On Super AllWrite IHAS124-04-KIT 24X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner + Nero 12 Essentials Burning Software + Sata Cable Kit; Brand: Lite-On; Review: The tray on the DVD+RW drive in our eMachines EL1300G-02w got stuck closed empty for no reason. I pulled it out and my brother tried to take the drive apart to see if anything could be done. He cut his thumb on sharp metal. Cheap stock parts obviously are meant to be replaced with more cheap parts when they mess up, so that's what I did in buying this Lite-On drive. I had the old drive uninstalled and this new one reading discs ten minutes from the time the mail man dropped it off. It fit right into the place of the old one with one mounting screw, and the old cables plugged in nicely. Windows XP booted up, installed the driver automatically from Windows Update. Tray opens and closes a bit slower than the old stock drive, but I think that is better because of the vertical orientation of this computer. Now it's like nothing ever happened. We can play games, watch DVDs, and back up data discs again. If you're building a cheap system or need a quick replacement drive, look no further. Pros: Cheap. Works fine. Easy install. Immediately recognized & usable by Windows. Cons: Maybe the tray operating a little slower than other drives. Comes without cables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDMI + Audio Dongle Adapter & Cable for Microsoft Xbox 360; Brand: Bluelans; Review: Not recommended at all. The HDMI cable might be worth the price, but no, not really. You can get a better quality cable by itself for about the same price or less. The dongle adapter feels like it is from a dollar store, and caused our console to restart if I changed the input or channel on our TV. If you can find any other work-around for your purposes, don't buy this item.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iKross 3.5mm Stereo Audio Headphone Male to Female Extension Cable - 6 Feet; Brand: iKross; Review: I just got this extension cable and tried it out for a 5-minute music video with a set of headphones that already have a built-in 6-foot cable. This extension is just what I needed to sit on the couch and watch the TV without bothering others. The initial quality seems high - the cable is quite thick, not flimsy, and the connectors seem well-made and do not wiggle. Upon plugging the male end into the TV, I noticed that it fits just a tad bit loose. It sounded like a good connection through the headphones though. I was expecting the volume to be really low or something since the signal was traveling through 12 feet of cable, but it didn't sound any different than without the extension cable. Same range of volume is there. The only negative that I can point out right now is that my headphone male connector fit very tightly into the extension cable, and I had to pull hard to remove it. This may become an issue with cheaper headphones. Overall, you cannot beat the value for around $2 and usually free shipping. Right now, I highly recommend this cable, but if it turns out to be crap later, I'll amend this review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital 32GB DataTraveler 101 G2 USB 2.0 Drive - Purple (DT101G2/32GBZET); Brand: Kingston; Review: I bought this flash drive along with Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition, so I could install the game and all its add-ons on a flash drive since I don't have a hard drive. Before using it in the Xbox 360, I moved the software that came with it into a computer folder for possible future use. I already owned the pre-order edition of Fallout New Vegas and had been playing it from a 16GB SanDisk Cruzer. I can tell a tremendous difference in this new flash drive vs the old SanDisk Cruzer. This flash drive has dramatically improved the load times for Fallout New Vegas, and it saves data twice as fast as the Xbox's internal 4GB memory unit. I never used the old SanDisk drive for saving game data because it would take up to 40 seconds to save! In addition to the great read and write speed for an Xbox 360, I really like the feel of this flash drive, compared to some other flash drives that felt flimsy or breakable. This one feels sturdy and well-made. I would feel comfortable carrying this drive in a pants pocket if I weren't using it as a memory unit. I would definitely recommend this drive to anyone who needs a good performing Xbox 360 memory unit. It's a solid performer and a good value - way better than the SanDisk Cruzer in my opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kworld USB ATSC TV Tuner TV Tuners and Video Capture UB435-Q; Brand: KWorld; Review: I took a chance on buying this TV tuner even after seeing its two-and-a-half star rating. Many of the negative reviews that I read seem to be either a result of poor signal strength or a low-performance PC. Some people got defective units which can happen to anyone with anything. The rest just say it's junk, but don't give any explanation. I'm watching TV with this tuner as I'm writing my review and it's working great for me. In my case, setup was a breeze. I just placed the simple included antenna in a window near our PC. (The included USB extension cable was helpful with antenna placement.) Then I plugged the antenna into the TV tuner. Next, I plugged the USB extension cable into the TV tuner, then the computer. Windows 7 tried to find drivers through Windows Update, but failed as the Quick Start Guide said it would. I inserted the CD with the TotalMedia software and device drivers and had the software and drivers installed in a few minutes. After a restart, I fired up the TotalMedia software which easily detected the TV tuner. Setup took about 15 minutes with most of that time for channel scanning. The dinky included antenna allowed me to pull in 24 digital channels. The included TotalMedia software does about what you'd want it to. It takes a few seconds to initialize after you click on it, but it runs flawless once it's open. It has an EPG from which you can easily schedule a program to be recorded. You can edit the names of channels and their order in the list. You can make and save lists of channels you like. There could be a few things placed a little more efficiently, but all the features I need are included in this program. The recording function works great, whether from a scheduled recording or just clicking the record button while watching TV. There are three ways you can start recording: Click the record button while watching TV, or click on a program in the EPG and select Record, or go to Schedule and manually select a channel and record start and stop times. You can choose a folder to record to in the settings menu. You can also choose a recording quality from several options that change the bitrate. There is a noticeable difference between the highest and lowest quality settings, but the lowest one is still useful. The resulting files are quite large, and can't be edited efficiently in Sony Vegas without converting them to another format first. Vegas can do this provided you don't try to preview or edit the raw MPEG-TS file created by the tuner. Just import it and render it into another format. (.WMV works for me.) Overall, I highly recommend this TV tuner. It works like a charm with the included software and records high quality video. (If this changes, I'll amend my review.) The included antenna works as good or better than an RCA flat bat-shaped antenna. I should mention that I received the KW-UB435Q V2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips 18dB Signal Amplifier with Return Path; Brand: Philips; Review: I recently purchased a new KWorld UB435-Q USB ATSC TV Tuner Stick for our PC, and it came with a scrappy-looking little antenna. I could pick up 24 channels with it, but several were barely watchable. After installing this amplifier I can now pick up 39 channels, and all the previous channels now have 100% signal strength. For the first time in my life, I can watch PBS smoothly without satellite or cable service. If you can already pick up several local channels that you like to watch but are frustrated by a weak signal, definitely buy this amplifier. It's a great alternative to buying an expensive new antenna, and a really good value for the effect it provides.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valley 2-Way Coax Cable Splitter 2Ghz Cable TV Video HDTV; Brand: Valley; Review: I bought this to split an amplified signal from an ATSC antenna to a PC TV tuner and an HDTV. I had the amplified signal going to the PC TV tuner for about a week before getting the additional cables necessary to do the split to the HDTV, so I had time to observe what kind of signal strength I was getting without the splitter. I have been watching TV from both devices now for a couple of weeks, and I have not seen a dramatic drop in the signal strength since adding the splitter. I can still pick up all the same channels as before, and their respective signal strengths seem to be about the same. Weak, unreliable channels are still weak and unreliable, so the fact that they can even still be picked up makes me think that there is no signal loss with this splitter. If there is some loss, it is infinitesimal. I would definitely recommend this splitter as it is a great value for the price, but also because it just works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilson Electronics 50 ft. White RG6 Low Loss Coax Cable (F-Male to F-Male); Brand: weBoost; Review: I bought two of these. The quality is very good. The cable feel durable, and the connectors turn flawlessly and screw on without catching on burrs or cross-threading. I can't think of much more to say than to highly recommend this if you need a 2-foot coaxial cable for over-the-air HDTV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE 73311 15-Feet RG6 Coaxial Video Cable, White, F Type Connections; Brand: GE; Review: This cable is made of what feels like good quality material. The coating feels durable and thick, and the connectors screwed on flawlessly without cross-threading or hanging up even once. Price was great for this cable, as the same length cost $3 more nearby. I got this cable in order to place an antenna in the window across the living room, and deliver a signal to our HDTV. I used a signal amplifier, and it's working great. I'd definitely recommend this cable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tzou Wall Li-on Charger for 18650 Rechargeable Battery USA; Brand: Tzou; Review: I bought this charger to go with my Nitecore MT26 flashlight, and Ultrafire 18650 batteries. It works like a charm. It takes about 4 hours to charge the batteries, after which they last about 1 1/2 hours on "turbo" mode in my flashlight. I've used this charger to recharge my 18650 batteries at least 3 times each, and have experienced zero problems. I always make sure to take the battery out as soon as I notice the light for it's channel has turned green. Being able to charge one battery at a time is a great thing when you're using a pair of batteries with a device that requires only one battery. This way you can keep one in use, and one on standby ready to swap. You don't have to wait until both batteries are dead before charging. I highly recommend this charger as it is well made for the price and works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yosoo 3.5 inch Internal USB 3.0 4 Port Hub and Card Reader Combo Dashboard; Brand: Yosoo; Review: This USB Hub/Multi-card reader does mostly what it is supposed to. The only built-in card reader I have used is the SD/SDHC reader. The SD/SDHC reader will read my PNY Optima 8GB SDHC Class 4 card perfectly, but it will not read my Sandisk Extreme 32GB SDHC I Class 10 card. All four USB ports are powered for charging device batteries and work fine. The ports are partially blocked in our PC case, preventing the proper use of bulky USB devices, such as card readers. The device looks a bit ugly in our PC case, as it didn't include a face-plate to cover the 2 inches of bare metal now exposed inside the case. Physically installing the device was hard for me and required special tools I had to acquire due to using an OEM computer case that was never meant to be upgraded so much. A decent PC case would be much easier to install the device in. The USB header and PCI-E cables easily reached across our Compaq Presario SR1303WM case with some length left over. The USB header cable (for the USB 2.0 card readers) plugged into the motherboard perfectly, as did the PCI-E cable (for the 4 powered USB 3.0 ports). I did struggle some with the 4-pin power cable, but I usually do as they are always a very tight fit. The PCI-E mounting bracket mounted fine. After initial installation, Windows 7 tried to find and install drivers for the various components of this device, but couldn't find the USB Controller Driver. I had to install that driver from the included mini-CD. I don't own any USB 3.0 devices, so I don't know if these ports are up to specification. However, I did experience my USB card reader with Sandisk Extreme 32GB SDHC I Class 10 card getting a sustained transfer rate of 24 mbps when inserted into one of the USB 3.0 ports. It usually does 17 mbps when plugged into the old USB 2.0 ports, so it looks like the USB 3.0 ports do allow a 2.0 device to max-out. If you've got a motherboard without USB 3.0 headers and you desperately want to add USB 3.0 ports to the front of your PC instead of the back, this works. You should accept that it's going to look bad, and/or not fit just right, and/or be very hard to install if you have an OEM computer case. The SD/SDHC card reader will only work with some SDHC cards. I took off a star from the rating due to the lackluster SDHC card support, and lack of faceplate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DIGISTOR 25GB Professional Grade Blu-ray 6X BD-R Blank Media (25 pack); Brand: DIGISTOR; Review: I bought a pack of these discs back in 2012, but held off on the review until I had used most of them, and could report on their longevity. I first burned a batch of them on October 05, 2012 to back up some pictures, videos, and other personal data. I've been backing up stuff sporadically ever since. I've used 21 out of the 25 discs, with just one bad one so far. All of the discs have been used for data backup except for one, which I burned as a video Blu-Ray disc. I don't have a stand-alone Blu-Ray player, but the video Blu-Ray disc plays back great in the drive that burned it. I used the freeware program ImgBurn and an LG WH12LS39 Blu-Ray burner for all the burning. These were the first blank BD-R discs I ever bought or used. They hold 25,025,314,816 bytes of data (about 23.2 GB). You can back up a lot of non-hi-def computer files on one of these discs - they are way more convenient than DVDs. If you have a lot of 1920x1080 or larger resolution videos to back up, you'll need these for sure as DVDs just won't be practical for back up. The printed label of the discs is geared toward and great for archiving, but you can of course also use the discs to create Blu-Ray movies for playback in a Blu-Ray player. It's been 21 months since I burned the first one of these, and none of the data has degraded. According to what I've read about these discs, they use an inorganic dye that does not degrade over time like the dye in DVD+/-R discs. If these Digistor BD-Rs ever do degrade, I'll amend this review. Right now, they are my go-to media for archiving, highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 3.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 3 Feet (2 Pack); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This cable plugs in firmly and smoothly, and comes out the same way. Ditto for plugging devices into the cable as well. The cable is made of strong material, feels durable. Connection is solid with no loss of speed that I can tell. It simply works like it should, essentially allowing you to place a USB port in a more convenient spot. I'm using it with a terrible wireless mouse that requires the wireless receiver to be 7" away from the mouse. This cable is working great for that. It works fine whether you plug the cable into a USB 3.0 port or a USB 2.0 port. It works with either class of USB devices while plugged into either class of USB port - it's all interchangeable. I'll probably buy another one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IMATION 2094 50PK DVD+R 16X CAKE BOX SUPL LIGHTSCRIBE HP BRANDED; Brand: HP; Review: I have used 44 of these discs so far without a single read or write error. I always burn them at 8x with ImgBurn. These are the only LightScribe discs I've ever used, so I can't really compare their disc labeling functionality to other LightScribe capable discs. They work fine with text, but images turn out pretty light, even when I use the highest contrast level. It still looks way neater than a permanent marker. I tried burning the label on a disc twice to make it darker, but it just came out slightly distorted and not much darker. These discs are so reliable that they will be the only blank DVDs I buy from now on (unless my LightScribe capable drive dies).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AOC E2360SD 23-Inch LED Monitor; Brand: AOC; Review: I bought this monitor to replace a Compaq FS7600 CRT I'd been using since 2005. This AOC 23" widescreen LED monitor is an epic improvement. It's bright and it displays details with perfect clarity. There isn't a single dead pixel anywhere on screen, no blemish anywhere on the unit on I received. The viewable area of the screen is 23" diagonally, 20" wide, and about 11 3/4" in height. The monitor has a shaft attached to it, which you slide and click into a simple round stand if you don't want to buy and use a separate wall mount. The monitor can tilt from 5 degrees to 20 degrees, and this covers my needs perfectly. The whole thing is extremely light and thin, so it can be picked up and moved easily. The plastic cabinet of the monitor has a matte finish which kind of resembles wood grain. It has one VGA and one DVI input, but it includes only a VGA cable. The image still looks really good at 1920x1080 through the included VGA cable, but I plan to purchase a DVI cable in the future. This monitor has a wide range of settings that that can be accessed by buttons on the bottom right of the cabinet. You can also change settings with the mouse and keyboard after installing the monitor driver and i-Menu software from the included CD. The downside to the buttons is that they are hard to use when navigating through the control menu. The i-Menu software's drawback is that it's default language is Chinese and you must hunt through the menus in Chinese to find the language drop-down list. Another drawback is that you must enter administrator credentials to open and run the software anytime you want to make a change. The monitor's settings allow several presets to chose from, along with several other options I haven't needed yet. I had thought this monitor did not have a sharpness adjustment, however it does - you just can't access it through the i-Menu software for some reason. So far, I've been using it for photo and video editing, watching movies, and playing several games at max settings with excellent results. Everything simply looks great on this monitor and I would definitely buy another one if needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY Wireless USB PC Remote Control Mouse for PC; Brand: SANOXY; Review: This remote works great with Windows 7 64-bit. The volume and play/pause/stop/rewind/fast forward/back/next buttons work in some media player programs, but not others. They didn't work in VLC Media Player for me, but they do work in Windows Media Player and PowerDVD. I have not tried programming the shortcut buttons, or using most any buttons aside from the mouse joystick and click buttons. The mouse buttons are all I really needed - the volume and play/pause/stop/rewind/fast forward/back/next buttons are just a bonus. This remote allows me to switch my display to the living room HDTV and remotely play (and more importantly pause and unpause) videos while sitting on the couch. The remote feels pretty sturdy - it would probably survive a couple of drops on the floor. The receiver feels a bit more flimsy and probably can't withstand any abuse. The retractable cord on the receiver drives me slightly mad, but I can usually get all of it retracted after about 2 minutes of fumbling. For the price, this is a must-have for your PC if you like browsing and viewing media away from your computer desk.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Halcyon 1350 mAH Lithium Ion Replacement Battery and Charger Kit for Samsung WB250F Smart Digital Camera and Samsung SLB-10A; Brand: Halcyon; Review: I bought this kit along with my Samsung WB350F camera so I would have plenty of power right away. The charger feels sturdy enough to survive normal handling all day long. The little pegs that hold the battery in place seem to be the only structurally vulnerable part, as they would probably break off if snagged on clothing or something. One of the pegs on my charger had a plastic burr I needed to carefully trim off with a knife before a battery would fit in place. When you insert a battery and plug the charger into a wall outlet, the LED turns red. It will turn yellow-green when nearly complete, then green when finished. The wall plug folds out smoothly and plugs into an outlet without problems. I've not had a chance to use the car charger cable yet. The first battery I charged was the Samsung 1030mAh battery that came my camera. It fit perfectly after I trimmed off the previously mentioned plastic burr. Initial charging took about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The Halcyon batteries are a fraction of a millimeter thicker, have larger connectors, and are noticeably lighter than the Samsung battery. They came nearly fully charged, requiring only 20 minutes for initial charging, but about 2 hours for subsequent charges. Both Halcyon batteries still fit and function perfectly in my WB350F. They seem to last about the same as the Samsung battery, but I have not done extensive testing to narrow down which lasts longer. Overall, this package is meeting my expectations so far and I can recommend it if you need a stand-alone charger and more SBL-10A batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung WB350F - 16.3MP BSI CMOS, 21X Optical Zoom, 3-inch LCD touchscreen, 1080p HD; Brand: Samsung; Review: I was looking at several cameras in this feature range for $150 - $250 that could replace my Canon A3300IS for everyday use, and possibly my Kodak ZD8612IS for zoom and panoramic shots. I settled on this camera because of its powerful zoom capabilities, 1080p video, manual focus, and full manual settings. Also, I had great experiences with a Samsung S730 that took excellent pictures and had full manual control until I wore out the image sensor. This WB350 has a great feel in my hands and points naturally, allowing quick framing of a distant subject at full zoom. All the different video and picture effects are fun, but most of them can be done on the computer with an editing program. The zoom comes in really handy and is very impressive for a camera this size. It's actually pretty startling when the zoom lens unfurls from the camera body! The auto-focus has some trouble at higher zoom levels, taking several seconds and possibly some motion before it will focus. The camera is ready to take pictures or video about 3 - 4 seconds after powering it on if you start in Auto mode. It will take longer if the dial is turned to ASM, as you are prompted to choose Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual before proceeding. I bought some spare batteries and a wall charger along with this camera, since I knew the long zoom would probably be very power hungry. I also wanted a wall charger for the batteries, since I like to be able to keep a lot of batteries charged and ready to use, often charging them while still using my camera. The extra batteries I bought last a bit longer than the Samsung battery. I can take about 300 images without the flash, or about 45 minutes of 1080p video without using the zoom much. Using the flash with photos and the zoom with video seems to really use a lot of battery power. The flash has acceptable range, and is pretty useful with adjustable output. Images taken by this camera are usable, but really quite disappointing. I've tried every setting, under every lighting condition, and even at the lowest ISO setting with perfect lighting there is too much noise in the pictures. It's 16.3 wasted megapixels, due to grain distorting any fine details. You might as well take image sizes that are no larger than your monitor's resolution. For some reason, this excessive noise seems to really ruin panoramic pictures, with noise visible even without enlarging the photo. With no RAW support, you're just stuck with the terrible images this camera spits out. Everything about this camera is an upgrade from my previous cameras, except the most important thing: the pictures. My Canon A3300IS, Kodak ZD8612IS (which is only 8MP!), and my Samsung S730 take clearer, sharper images than this newer Samsung WB350 Smart Camera. It really is a disappointment because this camera cost twice what I paid for any of those cameras. Additionally, the much older and less expensive S730 was also made; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Transcend 16GB MicroSDHC Class10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter 60 MB/s (TS16GUSDU1); Brand: Transcend; Review: This card worked great for 26 months. I used it in my Samsung WB350F camera practically every day from September, 2014 through early November, 2016. My camera had no trouble taking 1080p video and bursts of pictures with this card. Files transferred to my computer very quickly using a USB 3.0 card reader. This was the first "performance" memory card I've ever purchased, so I don't know if it's normal for one to fail so soon. I've got some PNY 8 GB SDHC Class 4 cards from around 2007 - 2008 and they still work fine with regular use. Update 12/13/16: I've just received a replacement card from Transcend. It took about three weeks to get the replacement, from start to finish. Pretty easy to get the card replaced under its lifetime warranty. I hope this one lasts more than 2 years, but at least I know I can get another replacement if it fails too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transcend TS128GUSDU1 128GB MicroSDXC Class10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter 45 MB/S; Brand: Transcend; Review: This card worked great for 26 months. I used it in my Samsung WB350F camera practically every day from September, 2014 through early November, 2016. My camera had no trouble taking 1080p video and bursts of pictures with this card. Files transferred to my computer very quickly using a USB 3.0 card reader. This was the first "performance" memory card I've ever purchased, so I don't know if it's normal for one to fail so soon. I've got some PNY 8 GB SDHC Class 4 cards from around 2007 - 2008 and they still work fine with regular use. Update 12/13/16: I've just received a replacement card from Transcend. It took about three weeks to get the replacement, from start to finish. Pretty easy to get the card replaced under its lifetime warranty. I hope this one lasts more than 2 years, but at least I know I can get another replacement if it fails too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Storacell by Powerpax SlimLine AA Battery Caddy, Black, Holds 4 Batteries; Brand: Storacell; Review: I needed this caddy since I have just been storing all my 18650, 14500, AA, & AAA rechargeables loosely in a drawer. Since I have more AA and 14500 sizes, I thought I'd try this size out first. I'm very pleased with this caddy. AA & 14500 batteries fit and snap into place very satisfyingly. They are held firmly so they don't wiggle, but it takes almost no effort to remove them with pressure on the right spot. Even with a firm but flexible fit, the caddy doesn't harm the outer label/cover of my batteries. I was hoping the bottom of each slot was solid, but it is open slightly with a small hole. Despite the open battery slot ends, I feel much better about preventing short-circuits now. The caddy stands up very stable on the flat bottom of my drawer, (even with quick drawer movements), so the batteries have no chance of contacting anything else in the drawer now. The caddy has a good feel to it with no burs or roughness. It's hefty, not flimsy like a lot of plastic products. It will not break if dropped from standing height. I'd definitely recommend this caddy and I can't wait to try the 18650 size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Yiannaki Hotel; City: Ornos Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Every detail is perfect - from the beautiful salt water pool, the music at the pool bar, the candles at night and the spa-like atmosphere at the breakfast buffet. The food in the restaurant is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. You tell from the moment the driver picks you up at the airport that this will be the perfect vacation. I haven't left yet, but am already dreaming of returning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn on Fleming; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: We stayed for 3 nights and had a lovely time. We met all 3 hosts and they were all so friendly and helpful. Perfect location, close to town, breakfast was delicious, free happy hour is a very nice touch, nice backyard with small pool, perfect for cooling off. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this B&B to anyone. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jewel Paradise Cove Resort Spa Runaway Bay Curio Collection by Hilton; City: Runaway Bay Sain; Review: We visited in March and I never got around to a review until now. That is probably because although we had a wonderful time, I was underwhelmed with the resort. The food was okay, service was okay, rooms were okay, etc. The thing that made the trip fun were the people we met. I don't understand the people who rave about the food. It was okay - and maybe better than some all inclusive resorts - but I would not call it great. I felt for the price we paid, it was a good value - but if I had paid top dollar I would not have been happy. And while I knew about the small beach beforehand, I wasn't prepared for the water to be so average looking. I have been to many islands, and usually the water is a beautiful turquoise color. Like I said, it was a fun time - but I probably would not return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mary; City: Vico Equense Province of Naples Campania; Review: My daughters and I stayed at Hotel Mary for 7 nights last week. We had a triple room with a view of the sea, which was a little on the small side, but extremely clean and had a wonderful view. The staff was wonderful and helpful and very professional. We had a warm welcome when we arrived after a long overnight flight. Our room was not quite ready so they set us up on the patio with cold drinks and within 1/2 hour we were in our room. We loved the beach (we walked one day, but it was a little too much for us so after that we took the shuttle for 2 euro per person). The breakfast was delicious and we ate dinner at the restaurant one night and were impressed with both the service and the food. We would have eaten dinner at the hotel again if we had more nights, but we wanted to try a variety of restaurants in Italy. The room was spotless and cleaned every day. I do think all of the negative reviews for Hotel Mary are due to the tour group "Leger". Maybe it is Leger that should get the bad reviews and not the Hotel Mary. I would not hesitate to stay at Hotel Mary again and would recommend it to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasy World Club Villas; City: Kissimmee Florida; Review: I was nervous after reading some negative reviews, but pleasantly surprised. Our Villa was very clean and had everything we needed, including pool towels, coffee/tea, dish washing detergent, paper towels, etc. The villas can use some updating, but it's fine for a vacation and I got a great price on Expedia. The pool area was nice and the kids were having a lot of fun on the water slides. I would have liked to try them, but it was a little too chilly for me. The lazy river looked nice too. I have no complaints and would not hesitate to stay here again if I am every in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lime Tree Bay Resort; City: Layton Long Key Florida Keys Florida; Review: I loved this hotel. The room was newly refurbished and had everything we needed. The best part though is the outside area. There were so many small areas to relax in, from lounge chairs, adirondack chairs, hammocks, etc. Lots of privacy and never had to worry about having a beautiful place to relax. The breakfast was adequate. Free bicycles, kayaks, paddle boats, etc. I will definitely return to this beautiful place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salsalito; City: Burgau Faro District Algarve; Review: From the first moment we met Sally, we knew we were going to have a great week at Salsalito. The grounds are so beautiful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful with fresh squeezed orange juice, wonderful breads, meats, cheeses, pastries, yogurt, etc. We loved the pool area, the hammocks, all the little places to relax on the grounds. The honor bar was an added bonus as was the kitchen area. The town of Burgau was about a 10 minute walk and was quaint and beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants and the beach is paradise. We had a wonderful time and will be returning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lisbon Marriott Hotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We only stayed one night because we wanted to be near the airport before our trip home. Check in was easy and everyone I encountered at this hotel was polite and helpful. I booked an executive suite with access to the lounge. Afternoon snacks & drinks were nice, as was the breakfast. It was a little crowded, but they tried to keep up with everyone. The rooms were clean and comfortable, nice plush bathrobes and the pool area was beautiful. We took an uber into town for dinner and it was a quick trip. The airport was nice and close too. I would consider staying at this hotel for a longer time if I were to come back to Lisbon. It's close enough to explore the city but nice to be able to relax by the pool after a long day of sightseeing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MB at Key Largo; City: Key Largo Florida Keys Florida; Review: I really wanted to like this hotel but it was not great. Our ocean view was of the stairs and elevator. The screened in porch is unusable if your neighbor is out. Our next door neighbor blatantly smoked cigarettes even though it was a no smoking zone. The room was not very clean. Housekeeping was horrible. They never replaced coffee or soap and did not clean the shower at all in 4 days. Carpet was dirty. Breakfast buffet was minimal and every day I had to ask for replenishment of coffee, yogurt, bagels, even plates. It was never crowded but always out of everything. The people working the breakfast buffet were not friendly. The pool area was ok but not cleaned the whole time we were there. Bird poop everywhere and never hoses off. One day some guests rearranged a few chairs and staff never put them back even 2 days later. The living room in our suite was arranged badly and wires were all over the place. The good points were: the bed was comfortable, office staff was friendly and we enjoyed Snappers next door. I wish I could have rated this higher, but for the price we paid, we were not happy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Jesus for the Non-Religious; Author: Visit Amazon's John Shelby Spong Page; Review: Bishop Spong has through a lifetime of study and struggle managed to free the bible from Myths and Misunderstandings. How wonderful to find the Jesus of Love. His followers spoke to the people in the language of that time. The Bible has a new meaning for me now. I hope all who read this book will do so with "Minds and Hearts wide open," Thank you Bishop Spong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta; Author: Visit Amazon's Mother Teresa Page; Review: A well written story of one persons struggle to help humanity, while at the same time doing nothing to prevent these illnesses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything Is Illuminated: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Safran Foer Page; Review: A very sad but true story and it shows that humankind has a long way to go before we can live up to the meaning of "Human".; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeremy Scahill Page; Review: Excellent book that is well documented and easy to read. It angers me to see what our nation has become but this book is too informative to put down. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God; Author: Gene Robinson; Review: Outstanding reading. Bishop Robinson combines his knowledge of things biblical with compassion and wit; honesty and reverence. This mans gift of humaneness, logic and loving leadership are outstanding. To those dedicated but errant followers of the old way I say, "Wake up and smell the coffee." This is our chance to be part of a challenginly new and honestly loving rebirth of our church..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cowboy Bebop; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Trigun; Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Romance, Samurai; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: .hack//Sign; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mobile Fighter G Gundam; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Samurai Champloo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Samurai, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: FLCL; Genres: Action, Comedy, Dementia, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: InuYasha; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Martial Arts, School, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Police, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters; Genres: Adventure, Game, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tenchi Muyou!; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Zoids; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Zoids Shinseiki/Zero; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Tamers; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure 02; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Lupin III; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Lupin III: Part II; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody; Genres: Action, Adventure, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Seiken no Blacksmith; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Top 100 Baby Purees; Author: Visit Amazon's Annabel Karmel Page; Review: The layout can be a little frustrating when your just looking for a list of recipes to try out for your little one which is why I gave this 4 stars. If you don't know what are age appropriate foods though, this is a good book. The foods are simple and easy to make and there is a pretty good variety of foods for your little one to try out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Beaumont Page; Review: This is a great little story for little kids and it is very nicely printed and manufactured. The hard board book was a little larger than anticipated though, about the size of a 10" tablet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gossie & Friends: Gossie Plays Hide and Seek; Author: Visit Amazon's Olivier Dunrea Page; Review: ...has a bunch of flimsy card pieces for a game in the back cover and the little slot to keep them together is pretty flimsy. That said the book itself is very sweet and nicely made and both of our girls really love this book and almost a year later it's still held up really well (they were 2 and 5ish at the time).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stella!: A Treasury; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie-Louise Gay Page; Review: I don't know, but the kids (3 and almost 6) absolutely love this book. It has a great collection of shortish stories and as a compilation makes for fab value compared to buying the books individually. It's very well put together and has a great finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spot Bakes a Cake; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Hill Page; Review: My 3 year old loves these books, but this in particular. It's a short story with lovely illustrations that keep her amused. The book itself is very well put together and will last a good beating around the room. Arrived quickly and well packaged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Book of Farmyard Tales; Author: H. Amery; Review: It's the complete set of stories, which is a cracking value. Huge and slightly heavy book for little hands, but it's well put together and should last quite nicely. Our copy was shipped from the UK and was quite slow in arriving, but it was within the delivery window and it was well packaged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Class Trip (Peppa Pig); Author: Scholastic; Review: My 3 year old loved it. It's a nice size and a decent quality print with a cute story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppa Pig and the Busy Day at School; Author: Visit Amazon's Candlewick Press Page; Review: My 3 year old loved it. It's a nice size and a decent quality print with a cute story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppa Pig and the Muddy Puddles; Author: Visit Amazon's Candlewick Press Page; Review: My 3 year old loved it. It's a nice size and a decent quality print with a cute story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The River Cottage Preserves Handbook (River Cottage Handbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Corbin Page; Review: Some great recipes and ideas in this book, really nicely presented in a quality printed, small sized book. The conversion from UK to US measurements seem a little odd for a few recipes though and it would have been nice to have had the UK measurements included. Still a great book for anyone interested in jams, pickles and anything else that you might want to preserve/can.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Year with Six Sisters' Stuff: 52 Menu Plans, Recipes, and Ideas to Bring Families Together; Author: Visit Amazon's Six Sisters' Stuff Page; Review: A really nicely presented recipe book this. I got it for my wife and we've found lots of nice ideas and simple recipes to try out that aren't to complicated to make, nor require a load of weird and random ingredients that will only ever be used the once. Good addition to anyone who likes to cook, especially for those with kids and a small budget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander); Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: I got this for the missus as she's such a big fan of the series. She loved the story, which is a nice continuation of the sage. The book itself is also great quality, nicely put together hard back that is well printed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knitting (Idiot's Guides); Author: Visit Amazon's Megan Goodacre Page; Review: The missus wanted this and loved it. She's already a pretty decent knitter and has knitted for quite a few years but wanted something that had some basic patterns that she could go over with our daughter as it has nicely done step by step pics. She found out about the book by using a bunch of free patterns on the authors blog that were nicely done. The basic patterns are great, covering simple stuff like scarves, but some very pretty patterns and knots for jumpers and what not. Well worth getting if you're a beginner and even if you're not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goldilocks Variations: A Pop-up Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Allan Ahlberg Page; Review: Lovely little story book that's well made and can take a fair bit of abuse. The parts all move smoothly and are pretty sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels--A Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Ree Drummond Page; Review: I got this for the missus as she loves the show and the book has been great. Lots of lovely recipes that are very easy to follow, without having to flap about lots with weird ingredients.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Girls #10: On the Trail (Disney: The Never Girls); Author: Visit Amazon's Kiki Thorpe Page; Review: Nice little story that's easy to read. My 7 year old daughter loves it and so does her friends who have borrowed it. Nice short chapters with a simple enough story to follow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppa Pig and the Vegetable Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Candlewick Press Page; Review: My 4 year old loves Peppa and this book was no different. Nicely printed too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombelina; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristyn Crow Page; Review: My 4 year old absolutely loves this book. It's a very sweet story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampirina Ballerina; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Marie Pace Page; Review: Such a cute little story. My daughters, 5 and 7 both love this. The book is also very nicely presented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stick Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Donaldson Page; Review: Both of my daughters love this author and this new story is no different. It's a fun tale with fab illustrations and lots of fun little Easter eggs tucked away about the previous books that were written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppa Pig and the I Love You Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Candlewick Press Page; Review: It's Peppa Pig, my 5 year old fan absolutely loves this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombelina Dances The Nutcracker; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristyn Crow Page; Review: My 5 year old daughter loves this book. She loves the theme of books and this was a great holiday telling of the classic tale. Lovely illustrations and really nicely bound book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House of the Seven Gables (The Penguin American Library); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Hawthorne Page; Review: Well you should know the story by now but as a Kindle edition, it's rather nicely done and allows for note taking and there's a audio narrative you can get for this for a few bucks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tooth Fairy (Peppa Pig); Author: Scholastic; Review: Another Peppa fan hit! Quite a cute story and my 5 year old loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppa's Halloween Party (Peppa Pig: 8x8); Author: Visit Amazon's Eone Page; Review: Seasonally perfect for any Peppa fan! Nice quality book printing too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Day of School (Peppa Pig Reader); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Rusu Page; Review: My 5 year old daughter loves Peppa and had to get this and it's a nice book for her to practice reading her popcorn words!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: The Sea Pony; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Potter Page; Review: My 8 year old daughter loves these books and this in particular. It's very well put together too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Too Much Good Luck; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Potter Page; Review: My 8 year old daughter got into the series of books after reading this. Nicely paced and a fun little story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fairy's Gift (Disney: The Never Girls); Author: Visit Amazon's Kiki Thorpe Page; Review: My 8 year old loves this series and this didn't disappoint when it finally came out to continue the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anna & Elsa #2: Memory and Magic (Disney Frozen) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)); Author: Visit Amazon's Erica David Page; Review: Both my 5 and 8 year old liked this story. My 8 year old reads it to my youngest, who likes looking out for popcorn words. Nicely put together book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers (Book #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Megan McDonald Page; Review: My 5 year old daughter loves these books, that my 8 year old reads to her. This was a particular favourite in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Darlings Sage and the Journey to Wishworld; Author: Visit Amazon's Shana Muldoon Zappa Page; Review: My 8 year old enjoyed it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, Book 1 Clover's Luck; Author: Visit Amazon's Kallie George Page; Review: My 8 year old daughter is enjoying this series. Well paced storyline.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homebrew Beer Recipe Journal; Author: Eric Braun; Review: I was given this as a gift as I was using a folder to keep various home brew recipes and notes and have slowly been transferring them into the book. It's lovely quality, with a nice layout to put your recipes down with any notes along the way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Recipe (Finley Flowers); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Young Page; Review: My kids love cooking and really enjoyed this story. They're 5 and 8.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fairy's Gift (Disney: The Never Girls); Author: Visit Amazon's Kiki Thorpe Page; Review: My 8 year old loves this series and this didn't disappoint when it finally came out to continue the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Into My Eyes (Ruby Redfort); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Child Page; Review: 8 year old daughter is a major fan and can read these books in super quick fashion. Nice storyline too, as well as a nicely produced book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Day of the Night Crawlers: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Troy Cummings Page; Review: One of my daughters favourite series. She's 8 now but got into these when she was 7 and loves them. Nicely made book. A great, icky storyline according to my daughter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #4); Author: Visit Amazon's Troy Cummings Page; Review: One of my daughters favourite series. She's 8 now but got into these when she was 7 and loves them. Nicely made book. This was a particular favourite storyline.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack of the Shadow Smashers: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Troy Cummings Page; Review: One of my daughters favourite series. She's 8 now but got into these when she was 7 and loves them. Nicely made book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Hale Page; Review: A nice little series of books. My 8 year old loves it and my 5 year old also enjoys having the story read to her. Nicely made book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Story of Diva and Flea; Author: Visit Amazon's Mo Willems Page; Review: A really sweet story, lovely illustrations and very nicely put together!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker (Book #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Megan McDonald Page; Review: My 5 year old daughter loves this series and liked this story, but not as much as the others in the series, which is why this is 4 stars. Nicely produced book though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan McDonald Page; Review: My 5 year old loves this series. One of the more fun stories in the set. Nicely produced book too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand Hotel Minerva; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Great place to stay! The staff was great and recommended great restuarants to dine at. The room was clean and the size was large. The breakfast was great and so was the staff. The pool area makes the hotel great. The views are fantastic (except for the various constuction cranes that are everywhere at this time) The pool is not big, small in fact, but after a July day its great to cool off before dinner. I did not give an excellent review for the fact of the plaza out front of the hotel, boring grass and trash. Its not the hotels problem and I hope the city could somehow dress it up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: Just returned from a 5 night stay at the waikiki beach hotel. I booked the room to have a ocean view room, the first room did have a view but mostly of the hotel across the street. Went to speak with reception and they moved me to a better room. Ask for room with an odd number thats starts over 13. The breakfast was not worth it, better to walk to the corner and grab a starbucks The best thing about the hotel is that the beach is across the street.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: San Luis Creek Lodge; City: San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo County California; Review: you get a room in the Plantation Building. The Plantation Building is next to the creek so our view out the window was nice with views of a lot of trees. The other buildings are in between the Platation bldg and the street with views of the adjoining hotels and parking lots. Our room was large with a king size bed big flat panel tv and gas fireplace. The bathroom was a good size with double sinks and a huge shower but no tub. The only issues with the room was that the draining of the air conditioner sounded bad but we were lucky that is was a nice day and didnt use it for long, also parking maybe a problem if you come late. Breakfast was good and there was still enough food when we arrived at 9:40. Like the 12 noon checkout; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gosby House Inn A Four Sisters Inn; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: The Gosby House is located in the heart of Pacific Grove, walking distance to many restaurants and shops, the ocean and about a mile walk to cannery row. The Inn is warm and clean with a friendly staff. Our room was number 3 at the top of front stairs. The room had a nice gas fireplace with windows looking out the front and side. Our bed was a soft but had a great night sleep. Breakfast was basic with fresh fruit, bread and cereals, and an egg dish. Evenings they had wine and cheese and late evenings they had some sherry with dessert. Since the Inn is located in the center of Pacific Grove and not on the ocean the prices on very reasonble. I have stayed at the sister location the Green Gables and the views were brilliant as the ocean waves would put you to sleep but at a cost. With the money we saved staying at the Gosby House it help pay for dinner. If I were from another country or lived far from Monterey I would recommend you stay at the Green Gables for a night to get that view then move to the Gosby Inn; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Morgan s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge; City: Playa Ocotal San Juan del Sur Rivas Department; Review: Had a wonderful stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Our bungalow was no. 7 not to high but still a nice climb from the beach. The bungalow felt like you were staying in a treehouse. The rooms were very clean and we loved the outside patio deck with the suspended chair/bed lounger and the table to have your morning coffee. The best thing was taking a shower as the shower head was huge and it felt like your under a waterfall and having hot water a plus. The beach was wonderful with many different palapas with lounge chairs and hammocks. The waves were about 3 to 5 feet but broke outside and as one big wall so no fun to surf but ok if you want to ride the whitewater with a boogieboard. the suspension bridge from the main lodge to the bungalows is a nice touch and even saw some howler monkeys in the tree tops. All the food was awesome and the people were very friendly. Ok now for somethings to be aware of If you coming by car on your own the road is not paved and we bottom out a few times as we just had a small car also the signs and directions to the resort are not easy. Dont drive here at night way to difficult to navigate!! There is a lot of climbing of stairs so remember to take what you need to the beach or you will getting a lot of exercise climbing up and down the steps. No wifi in the rooms which I think is a good thing as you should unplug from the world but there is wifi at the main building. Wish we could have stayed longer but to be honest the price is a little high but if you can afford it go for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa de Sierra Azul; City: Oaxaca Southern Mexico; Review: The Good The Hotel is two blocks east from the Zocalo and easy walking to all the other sites. Across the street is the Museo Textil de Oaxaca which was very nice. The patio is very charming and a nice place just to hang out and enjoy the warm sun and fountain. We had a nice breakfast on the patio with coffee and toast. The staff are very helpful and friendly and always greeted you. Our room was on the first floor, Nice big room with a big bathroom, big bed and flat screen tv. The Bad The first room they showed us was on the first floor in a small courtyard, it was small with no windows very cave like. I read other peoples post about the rooms on the second floor but none were available. Our room while big was next to the street, patio and front desk so it was very noisy. There is a big window but it is street level so anybody walking by can see in. Hot water was hit and miss depending on time of day. The drains in the bathroom probably do not have traps as the sewer gas would sometimes come up and cause a foul order. Even with the "bad" I would still recommend the Hotel. I would recommend the upper rooms; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Surfjack Hotel Swim Club; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: Very Friendly staff, check-in was nice offered coffee, tea to drink. They took the bags to the room while we were checking in. The room was small but very clean, the room had a small fridge with 2 bottles of water that they would replenish every day (part of the resort fee) the TV was a nice big 55' flat screen a nice patio (view of the buildings) bed was comfy and the bathroom was nice with a big shower. The Hotel has a feeling of a retro hotel which was nice and had great places just to relax around the pool and plan out your day or just hang. The hotel is just blocks away from all the Waikiki shops which was nice but its not close to the beach. The onsite resturant was nice and nice to have an onsite bar. I wish the bar would have a blender so I could have a nice pina colada relaxing old school by the pool. Overall I like the vibe of this hotel, if I could recommed an idea it would be to get a electric shuttle cart to get people to the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Popsicle Molds - Ice Pop Maker - BPA-Free Popsicles with Tray and Dripguard Function - FREE Recipe e-book; Brand: FUMCare; Review: These molds cracked after first use! Also they are large size popdicles To large for little kids!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CRB Childrens Bakeware Owl Girls Toddler Kids Apron with Matching Cute Headscarf Outfit Set (18 Months to 3T); Brand: CRB Fashion; Review: Adorable apron for my granddaughter well made and very cute! Granmir; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort 1500 Thread Count Wrinkle & Fade Resistant Egyptian Quality Bed Skirt/Dust Ruffle - Pleated Tailored 14inch Drop,; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: Great bed skirt, easy to iron and looks very classy on the bed, matches perfectly the cabbage roses on my bedspread ! A good buy !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RM Locomotive Train Engine Metal Cookie Cutter for Baking / Birthday Party Favors / Scrapbooking Stencil; Brand: Myco Imports; Review: Makes train engine cookies and sandwiches !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FRAMED National Geographic World Map Executive Style - with Push Pins; Brand: Poster Art House; Review: Finally found a map to pinpoint my 56 yrs of travel around the world !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Trick 'r Treat 2007; Brand: ; Review: we rented this movie about a year ago around halloween, not really knowing much about it. it turned out to be a really fun movie. it's kind of like tales from the crypt in that there are a bunch of different story lines. I definitely recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live at Wembley: European Tour 2011; Brand: Myles Kennedy; Review: I own this as well as their first dvd, live from amsterdam. the quality of the recording is absolutely beautiful. it's crystal clear, the sound is amazing and the band just looks like they are having a blast up there on stage. if you are even a casual fan of Alter Bridge, you owe it to yourself to pick this up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Walking Dead: Season 2; Brand: Andrew Lincoln; Review: There is not a better show on TV today. The conflict with Shane, the prisoner and the farm dominate this season and it delivers in every way. Some people complain about the first half of the season being too slow, but I say it set up the second half perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows Region Free UK; Brand: Johnny Depp; Review: Im thinking he needs to branch out from working with Tim burton. The movie was ok, but I can't imagine ever watching it again, for any reason. Do yourself a favor and find something else to watch.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Brand: Matt Damon; Review: I highly recommend this movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avery Printable Cards, Laser & Inkjet Printers, 150 Cards, 3 x 5, Index Card Size (5388); Brand: Avery; Review: Exactly what I wanted and needed. The price was great too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingline Staples, Optima, Premium, 1/4" Length, Jam Free, 210/Strip, 3750/Box, 1 Box (35556); Brand: Swingline; Review: Great deal. Love the tin case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Compact Desktop Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, Low Force, Orange/Silver/Black (87842); Brand: Swingline; Review: Exactly what I needed. Works great on multiple papers ( i.e. 25 - 40 sheets) at a time. Great for those that love to organize and put things together. I used it for my end of the year file clean up. One staple and done. Where as before I would have to use several staples for the same size stack of paper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS Bamboo Laptop Desk Serving Bed Tray Tilting Top ULLD001; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: I just got this yesterday (5/2) and I am already in love with it. I am a heavy set person, and this table is not only wide enough, but tall enough. My only negative is the cup holder could be bigger and/or deeper, but it fits a 12 oz soda can nicely. Highly recommend this for anyone and everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS Bamboo Laptop Desk, Foldable Bed Table, for Left-Hander, Right-Hander, Height Adjustable Sofa Tray, with 5 Tilting Angles, Air; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: I just got this yesterday (5/2) and I am already in love with it. I am a heavy set person, and this table is not only wide enough, but tall enough. My only negative is the cup holder could be bigger and/or deeper, but it fits a 12 oz soda can nicely. Highly recommend this for anyone and everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care; Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Davis-Sivasothy Page; Review: This is a good book to have. Lets you know the science of your hair. She also gives you the products to use in your hair. A book to keep in your library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If You Love It, It Will Grow: A Guide To Healthy, Beautiful Natural Hair; Author: Visit Amazon's Phoenyx Austin Page; Review: Great book, easy read. Helps to understand your hair, that it takes time trail and error the work she calls a labor or love. A book that you can always come back to and pass on to your daughters and granddaughter. She gives good advice you can share with others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care, Special Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Davis-Sivasothy Page; Review: This is a good book to have. Lets you know the science of your hair. She also gives you the products to use in your hair. A book to keep in your library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clean; Author: Visit Amazon's Alejandro Junger Page; Review: A great book everything you need to start a healthy lifestyle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days!; Author: Visit Amazon's JJ Smith Page; Review: I like recipes , easy to follow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: LSU makes case as No. 1 while massive upset shakes up SEC picture; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: 'The face of heroin': Mom shares haunting before and after pics of addiction; Abstract: Jennifer Salfen-Tracy distributed images of her son in the hopes of finding him and raising awareness about addiction.; Category: health
Title: Nebraska can't live up to Frost's own words; Abstract: The cold slap of reality for Nebraska is it is still far from being relevant in college football. And if Scott Frost can't fix it, who can?; Category: sports
Title: Titans' Delanie Walker calls out team Twitter for fueling QB controversy; Abstract: The Tennessee Titans have a decision to make on their Week 7 starting quarterback, and their Twitter account is embracing it more than it perhaps should.; Category: sports
Title: Jeremy Pruitt has hilarious quote about Tennessee's chances of beating Alabama; Abstract: The Vols are coming off a decent win over Mississippi State, but they lost to Georgia and Florida before that by a combined score of 77-17.; Category: sports
Title: Security camera spots SOS from woman lost for three days in Australia; Abstract: "There was a bit of euphoria that, wow there's our break," police said of the the SOS message.; Category: news
Title: LSU, Alabama, now leading SEC's offensive evolution; Abstract: BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 LSU are in the process of turning long-held perceptions of the Southeastern Conference upside down. They are the highest-scoring teams in the nation at the midway point of this college football season. That should shatter any lingering notions that the SEC features stifling defense and ball-control offenses heavy on smash-mouth runs. "If you tell a guy to go huddle, you'd have to explain what a...; Category: sports
Title: U.S. Soccer Has A Serious Problem and Gregg Berhalter Needs to Go; Abstract: The Gregg Berhalter experiment needs to end. We gave it nearly a year and it's clear he's completely overmatched by the task at hand. It's time for U.S. Soccer to cut bait and move on. In the 10 months since he officially took over as manager of the United States men's national team, Berhalter has done precisely nothing to improve the state of the program. On Tuesday night that truth came clearly into focus as Canada whipped the U.S. in every...; Category: sports
Title: Greenstein: Northwestern-Ohio State game will be logistical nightmare; Abstract: There are bad ideas, like eating expired hot dogs.; Category: sports
Title: Stanford, UCLA playing game in an empty stadium; Abstract: Stanford and UCLA on Thursday night played a nationally-televised game at Stanford Stadium. Unfortunately, the crowd failed to materialize.; Category: sports
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: Jim Harbaugh gets crushed for baffling 58-yard field goal attempt; Abstract: Harbaugh will need a big second-half rally to avoid dropping to 0-8 as an underdog with the Wolverines. It's pretty clear that his job is safe, but decisions such as this aren't going to help his standing among fans.; Category: sports
Title: Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs passes, No. 2 LSU routs MSU 36-13; Abstract: Joe Burrow threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns to break the LSU season record with 29 in the No. 2 Tigers' 36-13 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.; Category: sports
Title: The Effect of Illinois' Upset Went Far Beyond Wisconsin; Abstract: With their shocking, last-second victory over Wisconsin, Illinois sent their stadium into hysterics.; Category: sports
Title: Muschamp spoke to SEC about calls vs Florida: 'We all saw what happened'; Abstract: South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp said Sunday the highest authorities in the SEC heard his concerns about the officiating in his team's loss this weekend to Florida. He was clearly displeased with several calls in the 38-27 loss and late in the game earned an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. By the end of Saturday, he had his voice heard. "I had a conversation with Steve (Shaw) and ...; Category: sports
Title: Louisiana's Shane Vallot Unleashes Most Disrespectful Block of the Season; Abstract: The scoreboard said Louisiana beat Arkansas State, 37-20, on Thursday night. The box score says Louisiana dominated the ground game, rushing for 315 yards on 46 attempts (6.8 yards per attempt), in winning their fifth game of the season. It did not mention that Louisiana also stole Arkansas State's soul with one of the most vicious, violent, and disrespectful blocks you will ever see. During the Ragin Cajuns' 17-point loss, Vallot, a redshirt...; Category: sports
Title: Michigan safety enters NCAA transfer portal; Abstract: The former three-star from Alabama seems intent to find a new football home.; Category: sports
Title: Report: Florida State considering firing Willie Taggart, pursuing Urban Meyer; Abstract: Willie Taggart should definitely look over his shoulder, should this report be true.; Category: sports
Title: The size of a bus, rare and endangered whale shark spotted off Florida coast; Abstract: Bigger than Jaws, but not nearly as dangerous, the largest fish in the sea, a whale shark, was spotted off the Florida coast.; Category: news
Title: Kliff Kingsbury's offense has been better than anyone could have predicted; Abstract: The coach known for his passing scheme has devised the league's most interesting running game.; Category: sports
Title: Les Miles suggests Texas benefited from friendly game clock at home in last-second win; Abstract: No. 15 Texas avoided a humiliating defeat on Saturday with a last-second field goal to escape from a home loss at the hands of Kansas, winning 50-48.; Category: sports
Title: Blind USC long snapper Jake Olson has hilarious response to Lane Kiffin's tweet; Abstract: Conference USA fined Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin $5,000 over the weekend for violating the league's sportsmanship policy after he tweeted a photograph mocking game officials and suggesting they are blind.; Category: sports
Title: Forde-Yard Dash: How SMU, Baylor took back football in Texas; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Ford botches Explorer launch, putting CEO back on hot seat; Abstract: Ford Motor Co.'s Jim Hackett and Wall Street analysts started this year frustrated with one another. Sure, the automaker had been underperforming, but the chief executive appealed for time to show he was fixing things. He assured them the redesigned Explorer SUV rolling out months later would be a proof point.; Category: finance
Title: Freshman Georgia Southern offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins dies at 18; Abstract: Georgia Southern freshman offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins has died. He was 18 years old.; Category: sports
Title: Watch: Jets' Sam Darnold gives up a safety on purpose; Abstract: You know it's a bad night when you rather give points away than make the opposing team earn them.; Category: sports
Title: Elijah Cummings to 'lie in state' in Capitol's Statuary Hall in new arrangement; Abstract: The late Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., will "lie in state" this Thursday in Statuary Hall of the Capitol ahead of his funeral in Baltimore on Friday, officials announced.; Category: news
Title: Who has been the best and worst coach in each Power Five conference this season?; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Report: Jim Harbaugh exploring potential NFL return; Abstract: Harbaugh has turned Michigan into a highly ranked program again, but has been unable to find the breakthrough into the conference title game and beyond.; Category: sports
Title: MLB should suspend Astros' Brandon Taubman to save the World Series; Abstract: Major League Baseball needs to step in and save the World Series. After those in leadership positions with the Houston Astros refused to use the benefit of time and hindsight to cool their emotions and make room for a simple apology, MLB will have to do their work for them and suspend assistant general manager Brandon Taubman.; Category: sports
Title: 6 surprising numbers from college football coaches salaries report; Abstract: College football coaches compensation continues to rise, with average total pay at $2.67 million, up 9% compared to last season.; Category: sports
Title: 2 UConn Students Arrested After Shouting Racist Slur, Officials Say; Abstract: Two white students at the University of Connecticut were arrested by the campus police on Monday night, 10 days after they were captured on video repeatedly shouting a racist slur outside student apartments, the university said. The students, Jarred Karal and Ryan Mucaj, both 21, were charged with ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race. Their arrests came after the widely shared video drew outrage and...; Category: news
Title: 39 bodies found in a truck container in southeast England; Abstract: Police have launched a murder investigation in southeast England after 39 people were found dead in a truck container at an Essex industrial park.; Category: news
Title: This Is What Happens When You Take Ibuprofen Too Often, According to a Doctor; Abstract: ; Category: health
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: Official's homophobic slur ignites explosive reaction against Tennessee tourism hot spot; Abstract: Commissioner Warren Hurst used a homophobic slur to describe presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, setting off widespread criticism.; Category: news
Title: Bed, Bath and Beyond Pulls 'Blackface Pumpkins From the Shelves; Abstract: The pumpkins were removed from stores after an upstate New York community filed complaints.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A man in Brazil accidentally blew up his yard while trying to kill some cockroaches; Abstract: Cesar Schmitz told FocusOn News, translated by the New York Post, that his wife had complained about roaches invading their garden.; Category: news
Title: Mississippi State players say Joe Moorhead isn't leaving SEC for another job; Abstract: Joe Moorhead has been joined by some of his players at Mississippi State in turning aside any rumors about Moorhead potentially being a top target for the Rutgers job.; Category: sports
Title: If Massachusetts bill becomes law, using this curse word could cost you $200; Abstract: A Massachusetts lawmaker is seeking to make the use of the b-word a fineable offense, with jail terms possible for repeat offenders.; Category: news
Title: Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo placed on exempt list because of assault charge; Abstract: Chickillo was recently charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment after an alleged incident with his girlfriend.; Category: sports
Title: Parking space sells for almost $1 million; Abstract: Businessman Johnny Cheung has reportedly sold a 135-square-foot parking space in Hong Kong for a whopping $969,000 to an as-yet-undentified buyer.; Category: finance
Title: Woman Spots Deadly Animal Hiding In Photo Of Her Kids; Abstract: Her unsuspecting children weren't the only ones posing for the pictures.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: 2 charged in murder of Alabama girl Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney; Abstract: Two suspects have been charged with murder in the death of a 3-year-old Alabama girl who went missing from an outdoor birthday party on Oct. 12.; Category: news
Title: Brett McMurphy's Musings and College Football Picks for Week 9; Abstract: Are you ready for the annual showdown between John Chavis and Alabama? The post Brett McMurphy's Musings and College Football Picks for Week 9 appeared first on Stadium.; Category: sports
Title: Here's What Bill Belichick Told Patriots' Defense In Sideline Huddles Vs. Jets; Abstract: Multiple times during the New England Patriots' - demolition of the New York Jets ESPN cameras showed an animated Bill Belichick gathering his defense on the sideline for in-game coaching; Category: sports
Title: The Legend of Joe Burrow began at Auburn at about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 2018; Abstract: LSU QB Joe Burrow was just a normal guy until he threw a 71-yard touchdown in the 4th quarter to WR Derrick Dillon at Auburn to spark a 22-21 win; Category: sports
Title: A man in Brazil accidentally blew up his yard while trying to kill some cockroaches; Abstract: Cesar Schmitz told FocusOn News, translated by the New York Post, that his wife had complained about roaches invading their garden.; Category: news
Title: I Am Unapologetically Raising My Daughter Without Religion; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle
Title: OSU hit with radio ad critical of school's handling of Strauss abuse scandal; Abstract: "For 18 years, Strauss abused college students and OSU officials looked the other way," the ad made by a group advocating for Dr. Strauss' victims says. "Ohio State protected a monster."; Category: news
Title: Notre Dame WR Young to transfer; Abstract: Michael Young broke his collarbone in fall camp which kept him off the field until Virginia game this year.; Category: sports
Title: With patience wearing thin, Harbaugh can buy himself some time; Abstract: Jim Harbaugh believes his enemies are flooding the zone with fake news that he's exploring a return to the NFL.; Category: sports
Title: Panthers LB displays awesome Spiderman-themed facemask; Abstract: The Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns unveiled one of the coolest facemasks going.; Category: sports
Title: 'Supernatural' star arrested for multiple altercations in Texas; Abstract: Jared Padalecki reportedly got into fights inside and outside an Austin nightclub.; Category: tv
Title: Iowa woman killed by explosion at gender reveal party; Abstract: An Iowa woman was killed by debris from an explosion at a gender reveal party on Saturday, police said.; Category: news
Title: Leonard Fournette turns charming video into brutal roast of Blake Bortles; Abstract: Blake Bortles and one lucky Jaguars fan have one thing in common.; Category: sports
Title: College Football Playoff Chase: Who's Still In The Hunt After Week 9?; Abstract: Which top teams have the best chance of getting into the College Football Playoff after Week 9?; Category: sports
Title: Authorities identify Iowa woman killed in explosion during gender reveal party; Abstract: The Marion County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman killed during a gender reveal party over the weekend.; Category: news
Title: Falcons cut franchise mainstay Matt Bryant; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Ole Miss quarterback Grant Tisdale leaves program, enters NCAA transfer portal; Abstract: Ole Miss quarterback Grant Tisdale, a four-star recruit from their 2019 class, has left the program and entered the NCAA transfer portal.; Category: sports
Title: Sounders stun LAFC, advance to third MLS Cup in four years; Abstract: LAFC's magical season won't get its fairytale finish.; Category: sports
Title: Seton Hall suspends basketball coach Kevin Willard over NCAA investigation; Abstract: Kevin Willard's two-game suspension was levied by Seton Hall in response to NCAA investigation into allegations of transfer tampering.; Category: sports
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Police investigating vandalism of nonbinary student's dorm room as hate crime; Abstract: "It was like all the air was taken from the world … I sat there shaking, unable to force myself to move and get up," Eleanor Wheeler wrote.; Category: news
Title: Baylor freshman charged with manslaughter after fatal car crash; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Police Recover 1981 Chevy Corvette Stolen Nearly 40 Years Ago; Abstract: It was stolen when new and looks a bit the worse for wear, but police in Michigan are seeking its long-lost owner.; Category: autos
Title: Report: Star Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace out for season with torn ACL; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Video emerges of Rockets fan punching Pelicans assistant coach; Abstract: A television station obtained video showing a fan at Toyota Center punching New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan.; Category: sports
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Week 10 observations: Pac-12 still has chance at Playoff thanks to Oregon and Utah; Abstract: The Pac-12 has a real chance at a title game that actually matters for the first time in a while as Utah and Oregon both won in impressive fashion.; Category: sports
Title: Transferring Ohio State safety Isaiah Pryor headed to Notre Dame; Abstract: It was a good weekend in South Bend for the Irish, capping off a win on Saturday with a big time transfer.; Category: sports
Title: NFLPA backs Trent Williams, slams NFL Network for reporting 'misinformation'; Abstract: The Trent Williams saga is taking a new turn.; Category: sports
Title: 10 biggest disappointments from college football Week 10; Abstract: Week 10 was heavy on upsets - as in team performances and officiating that upset fans across the nation.; Category: sports
Title: Group: Illinois restaurant tried to reseat over skin color; Abstract: A group of mostly African-American people celebrating a birthday party at a Buffalo Wild Wings in suburban Chicago allege they were asked to change tables because of their skin color.; Category: news
Title: Wentz, Howard lead Eagles past Bears 22-14; Abstract: The Philadelphia Eagles held on for a 22-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.; Category: sports
Title: 'Finally': Fans erupt after FSU fires Willie Taggart. See the wildest reactions; Abstract: Florida State university made the decision to fire coach Willie Taggart Sunday. See how fans reacted to the news; Category: sports
Title: Unbeaten no more, Patriots fall to Jackson and Ravens 37-20; Abstract: The Baltimore Ravens posted a 37-20 victory Sunday night over the New England Patriots.; Category: sports
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Woman found dead in Ohio home was likely killed by her Great Danes, police say; Abstract: An officer responding to a possible overdose found a woman lying on the floor with "numerous" cuts and puncture wounds.; Category: news
Title: Opinion: Willie Taggart's catchphrase is 'Do Something,' and FSU did by firing him; Abstract: By FSU standards, recruiting was just OK. The product on the field was substandard. Taggart inherited problems but it's clear he could not fix them.; Category: sports
Title: 'Out' child presents sleepover challenge; Abstract: Dear Amy: I am a mom to two girls. When my oldest was in middle school, I learned quickly about some of our generational differences, especially as it relates to identifying as LGBTQ. Now, kids seem to come out at an even younger age.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ex-evangelical pastor says supporting Trump has been 'damaging' to church; Abstract: Former megachurch pastor and evangelical author Joshua Harris said in a recent interview that he believes some of the massive support President Trump has enjoyed from the evangelical community has been "incredibly damaging to the Gospel and to the church."Harris, an influential evangelical teacher and writer during the late 1990s and up until he announced he'd abandoned his faith earlier this year, added that having "a leader like Trump I...; Category: news
Title: Jerry Jones' Grandson to Start at QB for Arkansas on Saturday; Abstract: Chad Morris and Arkansas are currently one of the worst Power 5 teams in college football. They haven't won a conference game since 2017, and have gone just 4-17 since Morris came over from SMU, with losses to North Texas and San Jose State on the ledger. Rather than start a turnover machine in Nick Starkel, who has 10 picks against seven touchdowns, or the incredibly inaccurate Ben Hicks, who isn't completing half of his passes, Morris is...; Category: sports
Title: Mexican drug cartels distributing deadly fentanyl pills across North America: DEA; Abstract: Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing large doses of counterfeit prescription pills laced with the fentanyl for distribution throughout North America, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Monday.; Category: news
Title: Teacher put on leave for wearing blackface on Halloween; Abstract: The teacher is shown in a video posted to Twitter Friday wearing a white turtleneck and black jacket, as Common did in a Microsoft commercial last year.; Category: news
Title: Florida State AD says Bob Stoops is on school's list of candidates, Stoops says he isn't; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Florida deputy arrested for child abuse after slamming teen to the ground by her throat; Abstract: The girl, who was at a school that specialized in children with emotional needs, did nothing to provoke that level of force, the sheriff said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: New Mexico DE Nahje Flowers dies at 21; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: FSU interim coach Odell Haggins urges players to focus on Boston College game; Abstract: Florida State athletics director David Coburn walked into a Seminoles team meeting and had to deliver the news. Willie Taggart has been fired. Some players were taken aback by the news Coburn delivered. In his place, assistant Odell Haggins, who is in his 26th season with the Seminoles, was named the interim coach. Haggins quickly got the team's attention so they could start moving forward without Taggart. "Some of them were stunned, but we all...; Category: sports
Title: Republican Lt. Gov. Reeves wins Mississippi governor's race; Abstract: Republicans are keeping their hold on the governorship in Mississippi, despite facing the best-funded Democrat to run for the position in more than a decade.; Category: news
Title: Football coach resigns after celebration with racial slurs posted on Instagram; Abstract: A high school football coach in North Carolina has lost his job and says that "15 seconds of fame in the wrong way [has] ruined the last 12 years of [his] career."; Category: news
Title: Was Willie Taggart the Worst Hire of the 2018 Coaching Class? | McMurphy's Law; Abstract: Brett McMurphy takes a deep dive into the numbers.; Category: sports
Title: ACC coaches not fond of league's Friday night showcases; Abstract: When the Atlantic Coast Conference football schedule was finalized, Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson did a double-take - none of his team's first three games would be on a Saturday.; Category: sports
Title: We Really Need to Stop Commenting On People's Weight On Social Media; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle
Title: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash That Also Injured 3: 'We Grieve Together'; Abstract: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash; Category: news
Title: US victims in Mexico massacre were tied to family with long history of violence; Abstract: The roadside killings of nine U.S. citizens in northern Mexico has brought renewed attention to the scattered communities of Mormons who settled in the country more than a century ago to escape persecution.; Category: news
Title: Injured Cowboys DL Daniel Ross arrested on drug, gun charges; Abstract: Cowboys defensive lineman Daniel Ross won't play this season after being placed on injured reserve in August because of a shoulder injury and any future availability may be impacted by a suspension. Ross was arrested on Wednesday morning in Frisco, Texas. The Frisco police department said, via Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, that [more]; Category: sports
Title: More than 130,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for possible plastic contamination; Abstract: About 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef products have been recalled because they may contain plastic, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday.; Category: health
Title: Report: Deion a candidate for Florida State coaching job; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Strong's clock management in question at end of South Florida loss to Temple; Abstract: Charlie Strong showed a real lack of urgency with his team down 10 with two minutes remaining in the game.; Category: sports
Title: Terrance Taylor of Toledo ejected for violent hit on Northern Illinois QB Ross Bowers; Abstract: Toledo DE Terrance Taylor was ejected from Wednesday's MAC game against Northern Illinois for one of the nastiest targeting hits you might ever see.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Robledal; City: Alajuela Province of Alajuela; Review: We stay al Hotel Robledal 3 nights 7-8-13 May 2008. We liked this Hotel , everything was super clean I saw them mopping three or four times. The owners were very helpfull and nice, the food was so delicious.When we came back the 13 my husband said " Is like coming home" They make us feel welcome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lavas Tacotal; City: La Fortuna de San Carlos Arenal Volcano National Park Province of A; Review: We stayed 4 nights and we love it, the volcano view was fantastic. The service GREAT, breakfasts Deliciuos, Costa Rica Tipico and a plate of fruits. They have a big jacuzzi only for us. They help us get taxi, get the van going to San Jose, we will go next year to LAVAS TACOTAL AGAIN........vERY CLEAN TOO,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Residencial; City: Merida Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We stay Oct 7 and 8 - 2008. We got there very late 11.59 pm on Tuesday , it was very quiet, very clean, and for 40.00 Dollars a night, we got a good service, the room was super clean, the bathroom too. We just got out the hotel door and took a bus to La Plaza for 4.00 pesos, the air condicioner was good, and since a don't swim, I dont look at the swimming pool at all. We are planning to go there again and stay in this Hotel, I liked too because It did not smell bad, If I go to a Hotel and smell bad, I leave the same day or next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Tallahassee North; City: Tallahassee Florida; Review: We got there very late at midnight, very tired, the room was a few steps from our car, we called 2 hours before and they where very helpfull, ours dogs were calm, the place was super clean, We liked everything; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lopez Campeche; City: Campeche Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We spent 2 nights in Hotel Lopez: Thursday Oct. 8 -Saturday Oct. 10 2009. We liked this Hotel, everything was very clean, the bathroom specially. the bed in room 111 was hard, and the bed in room 105 was soft. I would stay again en Hotel LOpez; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Restaurant y Hotel Calakmul; City: Xpujil Town Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We stay at Rest y Hotel Calakmul in Friday Oct. 9, We did like this place a lot, we rent 2 rooms with AC-TV-Hot water for 550.00 Pesos each. It has a parking lot, Senora Manuela is very nice, I had talk to her 1 week before. The Restaurante is clean and the food was very deliciuos, the rooms are ok to me, the only thing is they are dark.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Graditas Mayas; City: Copan Ruinas Copan Department; Review: We stayed in Las Graditas Mayas in Wed April 21, paid 2 nights and we got the room outside, next to the parking lot, we were worried about the security and decided to leave, I asked to talk to the owner Sr. Daniel, but no where to find, I just want half of what a paid for the room, the girl in the desk lied many times about the owner being away, he was there but he did not want to talk to me, I "m really disappointed about loosing $40.23 . Later on I went to see and my room was already taken, this hotel is not clean, We will never go to a place like this again, we learned a lesson, not to pay in advance.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Casona de la Isla; City: Flores Peten Department; Review: We stayed there on Tuesday-Wed-Thursday Oct. 12-13-14-2010, We liked La Casona de la Isla a lot, the room was very clean, the jacuzzi was so relaxing, the people working there were very helpful and the view was amazing, the sunset was spectacular. We really enjoy the days we spent in Flores, since Spanish is my first languaje, I do love to talk to people. Very close to this hotel is a tour operator called Maya Princess, the young man name Willian Linares took us to Yaxha-Topoxte, We Would recomended this person, he was very nice, excellent price, helpful, respectful, The days we spend in Flores were the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Casa Lucia; City: Merida Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We got there on Sat. July 18 and left on Tuesday July 21 -2015. Check in was very easy, this hotel is very quiet, the whole hotel is so clean, nice to seat outside, my kids enjoy the hamacas and the pool, which it was very clean. The location is fantastic, we stayed in the Santa Lucia Park past midnight and so happy to see so many people enjoying themselves..dancing. We did liked the breakfast too and the check out was very easy. So next time I visited Merida I"ll be staying in Casa Lucia Merida.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Red Line 57905 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil - 1 Gallon; Brand: Red Line; Review: WAY too thin for a gear oil! Tried this in my Subaru transmission...big mistake.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Walbro GSS342-400-791 With Install Kit Fuel Pumps; Brand: Walbro; Review: Fits...kinda. Took some modification to the Original rubber piece to get this to fit. Provided filter and rubber thing did not fit at all. Pump is very noisy and when I turn my key passengers always look back to the back seat to see whats going on. Can hear it running for the first minute or so after the car is started, then quiets down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EBC Brakes DP31661C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Brake Pad; Brand: EBC Brakes; Review: Pro: Great stopping power. Use on my 2004 Subaru Baja Turbo. Better bite than stock but if you jumped in without knowing, you'd think they were factory. Consistent pedal feel and engagement. Con: First few stops after install the bite was way too strong initially. Calmed down to normal after a couple hundred miles, as expected and even mentioned in the flier provided in the box. Brake dust is significantly worse than stock. It was cool to see the bright red pads through the wheel, a few weeks later though and that's not possible. Caliper, pad, and a good portion of the wheel are coated in brake dust. 100% normal street driving btw. I will wash and wait to see if maybe it was just from initial break in. Picture is after 1 month of very normal daily driving use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: uxcell a14022500ux0131 Car Vehicle Round Black Silicone Nonslip Lever Gear Shift Knob Cover; Brand: uxcell; Review: Shipped quickly, arrived well packed. Does it's job. Wanted to not burn my hand on my stainless steel 2" shift knob in the AZ heat. I'll will probably cut off the bottom part as it doesn't fit well. The ball part is perfect though Only problem is that it looks... Suspicious. I get lots of comments about it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dicor 501LSW-1 Lap Sealant - 10.3 oz.; Brand: Dicor; Review: Messy messy messy. But does the job; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AIMS Power PWRIX120012S 1200 Watt Pure Sine Inverter, Built In Transfer Switch, 10 Amp Transfer, Fans; Brand: Aims; Review: Only downside to this is the AC output hole. Wished it had more room for Romex and twist connections inside rather than having to have that wiring exposed outside the unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WFCO (PDSI-130-1240E) Artis Series 3.0 GPM 40 PSI Water Pump; Brand: WFCO; Review: Fantastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evergreen HS4038 Cylinder Head Gasket Set; Brand: Evergreen; Review: Everything I needed for a hg and a lot of things I didn't. Lots of seals and gaskets that maybe could have been replaced, but not with just a basic quick hg swap.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Denso Starter 228000-8420 7.3L F4TZ11002A M8T50071 17802; Brand: URQS; Review: This starter weighs a ton! But it bolted up perfectly and only required me to straighten the positive cable terminal with some pliers to install. Turns the engine over considerably faster and doesn't sound labored to do so like my old one! 2002 Ford E450 7.3 w/ 250k; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Desantis Ambi Nemesis Holster - N38BJ; Brand: DeSantis Gunhide; Review: These are good pocket holsters. I have had several for different weapons and have been pleased. Good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birchwood Casey Barricade Rust Preventive 10oz Aerosol; Brand: Birchwood Casey; Review: This is great stuff. Lasts a long time. I had a small can from when it was called Sheth and it was great stuff. I just ran out and they had changed the name. Birchwood Casey products are top notch. Definite long term customer here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Splatterburst Targets - 8 inch Stick & Splatter Reactive Self Adhesive Shooting Targets - Gun - Rifle - Pistol; Brand: Splatterburst Targets; Review: Targets work as advertised. Price was good. Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Dawg Targets - Adhesive 12 Inch Reactive Splatter Target; Brand: Big Dawg Targets; Review: These are pretty nice. Work well. A little easy to scrape and see the orange coming through. But, really easy to see where you hit. Definitely buying again when supply runs low.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoZier Tactical 223 Laser Bore Sight Red Dot in-Chamber Cartridge .223 REM / 5.56 Red Dot Laser Sighter; Brand: GoZier Tactical; Review: No good.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Isotoner Men's Microterry Two Tone Chevron Slide Slipper; Brand: ; Review: MY HAPPY SHOES; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legendary Whitetails Women's Camo Power Quarter Zip Hoodie; Brand: Legendary Whitetails; Review: size to small; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Men's Western Boot; Brand: ; Review: Purchased thinking they were the Ariat Cobalt Quantum but they are not, are the cheap version.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinch Men's Bronze Label Slim-Fit Jean; Brand: Cinch; Review: Heavy starch and you look good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-loop Kids New Boys Sports Trendy Sleek Sunglasses- Many Colors Available; Brand: X-Loop; Review: My son loves them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tees2urdoor Love My Baseball Player Charcoal T-Shirt; Brand: Tees2urdoor; Review: shrunk after first wash; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NIKE Women's Free TR Focus Flyknit Running Shoes; Brand: ; Review: Wife loved them; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: QINU KEONU Oil Painting Hundreds of Birds Cotton Linen Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Home Sofa Decorative 18 X 18; Brand: QINU KEONU; Review: Very cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: QINU KEONU Oil Painting Black Large Tree and Flower Birds Cotton Linen Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Home Sofa Decorative; Brand: QINU KEONU; Review: Very cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JINBEILE Cotton Linen Throw Pillow Cover Decorative 18 X 18 Inch Oil Painting White Flower Black Tree and Cushion Case; Brand: JINBEILE; Review: My favorite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ninja Food Chopper Express Chop with 200-Watt, 16-Ounce Bowl for Mincing, Chopping, Grinding, Blending and Meal Prep (NJ110GR); Brand: SharkNinja; Review: works great! Love it! SAVES ME TIME!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chanasya Super Soft Fuzzy Fur Elegant Throw Blanket; Brand: Chanasya; Review: it's ok. I have better quality blankets they are just too big so I was looking for a small, nice quality blanket just like my others. The quality of this blanket its just ok. I feel that I over paid for this blanket to be honest. I don't think this blanket is worth $35. So its just ok. I will keep it either way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: If I Don't Eat Fish, Do I Still Need to Take a Fish Oil Supplement?; Abstract: I overheard someone at my gym complaining about an injury, and their buddy asked, "Are you taking fish oil for the inflammation?"; Category: health
Title: Man charged with 5 counts of first-degree murder in shooting rampage at Chicago condo; Abstract: Chicago police Monday morning announced charges against a man in connection with a shooting rampage that left five people dead Saturday night.; Category: news
Title: Fans, celebrities mourn death of K-pop star Sulli; Abstract: Fans and fellow performers on Tuesday mourned the death of a K-pop star Sulli.; Category: music
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: Rescuers slog through mud as Japan typhoon death toll rises to 66; Abstract: Japan typhoon death toll rises to 66 as hopes for missing fade; Category: news
Title: America's largest auto retailer sells customers defective used cars, report says; Abstract: A new report found that one in nine used vehicles sold from AutoNation contained defects.; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: Can you spot the hidden gift in this brainteaser in under 11 seconds?; Abstract: GiftsOnline4U created a holiday-themed brainteaser with a wrapped present hidden among bows. Can you spot the gift box?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Can you spot the hidden gift in this brainteaser in under 11 seconds?; Abstract: GiftsOnline4U created a holiday-themed brainteaser with a wrapped present hidden among bows. Can you spot the gift box?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Feds take down the world's 'largest dark web child porn marketplace'; Abstract: Prosecutors say the vast on-line store was run by Jong Woo Son, currently serving a prison sentence in South Korea on charges related to child pornography.; Category: news
Title: U.S. Supreme Court divided over Kansas immigrant identity theft case; Abstract: U.S. Supreme Court divided over Kansas immigrant identity theft case; Category: news
Title: Mystery Woman Kissing Singer Usher Identified As Record Exec; Abstract: He is newly single.; Category: music
Title: Minnesota boy, 6, found safe in dark cornfield after search; Abstract: A 6-year-old boy missing in Minnesota was found safe early Wednesday after a search by hundreds of volunteers and the use of a drone with a thermal camera that helped locate the child in a dark cornfield.; Category: news
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle mourn Cummings; Abstract: Congressional Democrats and Republicans took to social media to share their condolences.; Category: news
Title: Zion, 8, saw his aunt Atatiana Jefferson get shot. Family is trying to help him cope; Abstract: Zion, 8, used to bound into rooms with the madcap enthusiasm of a child, not looking to see who was inside before he would burst through an open doorway.; Category: news
Title: Ohio voters express angst over impeachment; Abstract: Support for impeachment may be on the rise, but the view from central Ohio is strikingly complicated and nuanced.; Category: news
Title: Missing Minnesota boy, 6, and his dog, found in cornfield by drone with thermal camera; Abstract: A missing 6-year-old boy from Minnesota and his dog were found Wednesday after hundreds of volunteers including one who used his own drone with a thermal camera searched for him for hours.; Category: news
Title: 'Time was of the essence': Politicians add to reward for missing 3-year-old; Abstract: Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.; Category: news
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: Trump to host G7 summit at his Doral resort, White House says; Abstract: President Trump intends to host next year's G7 conference at his Doral International Resort in Miami in June.; Category: news
Title: Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting; Abstract: Shaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.; Category: sports
Title: Chicago teachers continue strike as sides remain far apart on contract; Abstract: Mutual frustration was on display between the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot's camp late Thursday as the sides remain far apart on a contract deal on the first day of a teachers strike.; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman is pictured in prison jumpsuit during visit from husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia as she starts two week sentence over college admissions scandal; Abstract: Felicity Huffman was seen Saturday wearing her green prison jumpsuit and a white hat as she goes out to meet her relatives during family visiting day at California's minimum security FCI Dublin.; Category: tv
Title: Florida woman allegedly flees 2 car crashes, kills driver in 3rd crash; Abstract: A Florida woman who killed a 53-year-old man after running a red light and smashing into his Lexus on Saturday morning was in the process of fleeing two earlier car accidents when she caused the fatal collision, police said.; Category: news
Title: Earl Thomas reportedly yells at Pete Carroll, then ignores him postgame; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Passenger wears over 5 lbs of clothes to avoid excess baggage charge; Abstract: ; Category: travel
Title: Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Boston; Abstract: A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Boston early Monday. The incident happened at 1:30 a.m. at Washington and Lenox streets. The man suffered life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car that hit the pedestrian fled the scene, police said. Residents said the area is notoriously bad for pedestrians, and they have asked for improve signage for pedestrians. READ MORE:Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Boston CHECK OUT...; Category: news
Title: Police identify 2 suspects in murder of Andre Emmett last month; Abstract: Two men accused of killing former Texas Tech and NBA player Andre Emmett were identified by Dallas police on Monday, the Dallas Morning News reported.; Category: sports
Title: Singer stands up to heckler who told her to take shirt off; Abstract: After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a concert in Texas, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment.; Category: video
Title: Lori Loughlin's Daughters No Longer Enrolled at USC; Abstract: Lori Loughlin's Daughters No Longer Enrolled at USC; Category: tv
Title: Can you spot the cat hiding among the bats in this spooky Halloween brainteaser?; Abstract: Gergely Dudás is a master of disguise at least, when it comes to his art. His latest image features a cat hidden among bats. Can you pick it out?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Miley Cyrus clarifies Instagram remarks about sexuality being a choice, plus more news; Abstract: Miley Cryus responds to criticism of Instagram comments about sexuality. Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 21, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: The year that changed Boeing: Airplane maker struggles to regain footing since first 737 Max crash; Abstract: Investors await Boeing's earnings report on Wednesday for clues on the financial impact of the 737 Max grounding.; Category: finance
Title: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Abstract: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Category: finance
Title: Lori Loughlin Is Facing New Charges in the College Admissions Scandal; Abstract: Federal prosecutors brought new charges on Tuesday.; Category: tv
Title: Ronaldo asks US court to dismiss rape case or OK mediation; Abstract: Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers are asking a U.S. judge to dismiss a Nevada woman's lawsuit alleging the soccer star raped her in Las Vegas in 2009 or to order closed-door settlement talks.; Category: sports
Title: TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show; Abstract: He climbed atop a Ford Thunderbird and 2020 Explorer, and dinged the door of another T-bird; Category: autos
Title: Report: UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after heart attack; Abstract: Couture, 56, walked himself to a local hospital following a workout at Jay Glazer's Unbreakable MMA gym in Los Angeles after recognizing that something was off.; Category: sports
Title: Judge: Brad Pitt, others can be sued over New Orleans homes; Abstract: The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports Pitt and other foundation directors asked the court to remove them from the lawsuit, saying they weren't personally responsible for the construction.; Category: movies
Title: Frustrated Antonio Brown has active morning on Twitter; Abstract: Receiver Antonio Brown continues to wait for his next opportunity, and he continues to be justifiably frustrated by the fact that the NFL's slow-moving investigation is essentially keeping Brown suspended without pay.; Category: sports
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: Jeff Bezos is set to lose his crown as world's richest person; Abstract: Jeff Bezos is about to relinquish the title of world's richest person to Bill Gates, as Amazon.com Inc. stock tumbled in late trading Thursday.; Category: finance
Title: Plainville Mother Found Stabbed To Death In Home, Son Charged In Murder; Abstract: A young man is charged with stabbing his mother to death in Plainville.; Category: news
Title: Elizabeth Warren's Days Defending Big Corporations; Abstract: Elizabeth Warren had never taken on the federal government before. But in 1995, she found herself up against the Clinton administration, representing the Cleveland-based conglomerate LTV Steel. Even though LTV had sold off its coal mines during the 1980s, a new law required it to contribute to a health fund for retired miners. LTV believed that it should not have to pay. Those claims, the company said, should have been handled as part of its...; Category: finance
Title: Porsche will let buyers skip the dealership and buy cars online; Abstract: A new pilot program launching with 25 Porsche dealers will give potential owners a totally different purchasing experience.; 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: Arkansas man seen walking out of court hearing, running away, as jury deliberated; Abstract: An Arkansas man facing charges of aggravated assault and felony possession of a firearm was seen on video casually walking out of the courtroom, down the hall and out of the courthouse on Monday as the jury was deliberating his case.; 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: Baghdadi hid among rivals and enemies in rebel-held Syrian province; Abstract: Idlib is a reminder of threats still radiating from the country's civil war; Category: news
Title: Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks; Abstract: "S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.; Category: news
Title: Bursting at the seams: inside an IS prison in Syria; Abstract: Behind the steel door, the cell is as packed as their eyes are empty -- haggard, scrawny prisoners in orange jumpsuits lying head-to-toe cover every inch of floor space. Guiding AFP journalists through the corridors of the prison, one guard is hesitant to even lift the hatch in the cell door.; Category: news
Title: Burlington woman who allegedly struck 4 children in Stoneham hit-and-run crash arraigned; Abstract: A $1,000 cash bail was set for 30-year-old Stephanie DeTomasi, officials said.; Category: news
Title: At least 37 people killed in Cameroon landslide; Abstract: A landslide caused by heavy rains in western Cameroon killed at least 37 people overnight, state media reported on Tuesday, as rescue teams scoured the rubble of destroyed houses for survivors.; Category: news
Title: As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil; Abstract: When the international manhunt for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, zoomed in on a village in northwestern Syria, the United States turned to its local allies to help track the world's most-wanted terrorist.; Category: news
Title: Nearly $400M worth of cocaine and marijuana intercepted by US Coast Guard; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it seized nearly $367 million of cocaine and about 11,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million at a Florida port.; Category: news
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: There's A Black Turtleneck Shortage Because People Are Dressing Up Like Elizabeth Holmes for Halloween; Abstract: Are that many people dressing up as scammers for Halloween?; Category: lifestyle
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: Surfing executive sentenced to prison in college admissions scam; Abstract: Federal prosecutors in Boston said Wednesday that surfing executive Jeffrey Bizzack has been sentenced to two months in prison for participating in the massive college admissions scheme.; Category: news
Title: Top Russia official arrives for testimony in Trump impeachment inquiry; Abstract: Tim Morrison is testifying behind closed-doors about President Trump's contacts with Ukraine.; Category: news
Title: ISIS names successor to slain leader al-Baghdadi; Abstract: The militant group named Abu Ibrahim Hashimi al-Quraishi as the new leader in a message posted by its official media wing.; Category: news
Title: Ravens TE Nick Boyle may have unintentionally given Patriots bulletin-board material; Abstract: The Patriots are masters at taking almost anything their opponent says and turning it into motivational material, and Ravens tight end Nick Boyle may have done them a favor heading into Sunday night's big matchup.; Category: sports
Title: Death row inmate Rodney Reed maintains innocence weeks before execution; Abstract: Reed has been on death row for 21 years. His family and legal team say new developments in the case exonerate Reed.; Category: news
Title: ISIS Leader Paid Rival for Protection but Was Betrayed by His Own; Abstract: The Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was able to hide out in an unlikely part of Syria, the base of a rival group, because he was paying protection money to its members, according to receipts for the payments recovered by researchers.; Category: news
Title: US armored vehicles, infantry troops arrive in eastern Syria to guard oil facilities; Abstract: U.S. armored vehicles and infantry troops have arrived in eastern Syria as part of a new deployment to defend oil facilities from falling into the hands of ISIS.; Category: news
Title: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns likely facing multi-game bans for roles in brawl; Abstract: Both teams don't play again until Saturday, so the league will have plenty of time to assess whether any players left the bench area, which could lead to additional suspensions.; Category: sports
Title: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: Video Details Brazen Attack by Mexican Cartel on Government Forces; Abstract: Mexico's security forces appeared unprepared during their botched arrest of El Chapo's son, no match for the violent backlash from the Sinaloa drug cartel intent on freeing Ovidio Guzmán from capture.; Category: news
Title: Northern Irish man charged with manslaughter over 39 deaths in UK truck - RTE; Abstract: A Northern Irish man has been charged with multiple counts of manslaughter in relation to the discovery of 39 bodies in the back of a truck near London last week, Irish broadcaster RTE said on Friday.; Category: news
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Girl, 7, critically wounded in shooting while trick-or-treating in Little Village on Southwest Side; suspect in custody; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: Nationals to visit White House on Monday to celebrate first World Series title; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: American Airlines cabin crew fear return of Boeing 737 Max; Abstract: Lori Bassani, who leads the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, wrote to Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg about the ongoing 737 Max crisis.; Category: travel
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: Week 9 winners, losers: Russell Wilson taking lead in MVP race; Adam Gase in trouble; Abstract: Russell Wilson shows that a wide-open MVP race might now have a frontrunner. In New York, meanwhile, Adam Gase's Jets are a mess.; Category: sports
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Felicity Huffman Smiles as She Begins Community Service Following Prison Release; Abstract: The 56-year-old actress was released from prison last month.; Category: news
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: The Sante Fe High School massacre suspect isn't fit to stand trial and will get psychiatric treatment, attorney says; Abstract: Dimitrios Pagourtzis is accused of killing eight students and two teachers at his Texas high school last year.; 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: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Turkey Takes Fight Against Kurdish Fighters to Iraq As It Struggles in Syria; Abstract: The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that up to seven Kurdish PKK fighters were killed in back-to-back strikes in northern Iraq as deadly clashes continued across the border in Syria.; Category: news
Title: Election Day 2019: Most Important Races and What to Watch For; Abstract: In elections that will determine policy, the political makeup of state legislatures and who lives in governors' mansions, voters will head to the polls Tuesday in states across the country.; Category: news
Title: Nearly 500 Prisoners Freed on a Single Day; Abstract: Julie Faircloth walked out of an Oklahoma prison near the head of a line of nearly 70 women who were freed on Monday, as part of one of the largest single-day releases of prisoners in the nation's history.; Category: news
Title: From cat names to fruit, here are 11 bizarre things celebrities have tried to trademark; Abstract: From Taylor Swift to Kylie Jenner, a lot of stars have tried to trademark things like commonly used terms, song lyrics, and signature catchphrases.; Category: entertainment
Title: Chargers owner Dean Spanos shoots down report of possible London move with expletive-laden denial; Abstract: Dean Spanos responded with sharp language to a report from The Athletic indicating the Chargers had been discussed for a potential move to London.; Category: sports
Title: Republicans urge Bevin to provide proof of election fraud or concede; Abstract: A growing number of Republican lawmakers are urging Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, a fellow Republican, to either provide evidence of the voting "irregularities" he has alleged or concede Tuesday's election to Gov.-elect Andy Beshear, who defeated him by 5,189 votes.; Category: news
Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news
Title: Turkish patrol kills protester amid shaky truce in NE Syria; Abstract: A Syrian protester was killed after he was run over by a Turkish military vehicle during a joint Turkish-Russian patrol in northeastern Syria on Friday, Kurdish forces and a Syria war monitoring group said. The man was among a group of residents who had chased and pelted the convoy with shoes and stones, prompting Turkish troops to fire tear-gas to disperse the protesters.; Category: news
Title: OJ Simpson suing Vegas hotel for defamation over 2017 TMZ story claiming 'belligerence'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Rep. Tim Ryan endorses Biden in Democratic primary; Abstract: ; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Communist Manifesto: A Modern Edition - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Karl Marx Page; Review: If one looks at this book as a work that altered history, then one would have to say it is a great book. Not many can say they wrote a book that had a profound affect on human existence. However, if one is reviewing it as a literary work by an author, one would have to recognize that the writer of the book forgets his premise is flawed and proven over and over through history that communism just won't work as an economic policy or social philosophy. To fail to recognize the historical record is lacking a certain personal quality, to say the least. Today, a book like this would not likely be accepted for publication unless a clear and unique reason was given as to why this model of economy would work when others nearly identical did not. But then again, it only took one person using the book like a manual to make a difference on a global scale. The effects of which we still see today.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orangey the Goldfish: Meet the New Puppy (Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eddie Bee Page; Review: It was just right for the five year old. He only likes a book once, but this one he looked at twice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Start a Successful Blog in One Hour (Better Blog Booklets) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Steve Scott Page; Review: While it is possible to click a few clicks and have a blog up and running, that doesn't mean it's successful. I have ten website and none of them only take one hour a week for any portion of their maintenance or content development.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Work for Yourself; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bryan Cohen Page; Review: This book helps you realize that every last minute you spend doing one thing you could have spent it doing something else. Maybe something more beneficial to you than what you did. It's all about the cost of opportunities lost or not noticed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queen Elizabeth II; Brand: Mark Black; Review: This book is a boring account, although brief doesn't describe it. More like a short narrative for people with short attention spans.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eating Gluten-Free on a Budget: A Beginner's Guide - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Fanny Seto Page; Review: My besty's son has gluten intolerance and it's always hard to know what to cook when he comes over. This book has been a great resource!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 25 Cool Things to Do with Wine Bottles - Kindle edition; Brand: Julia Litz; Review: I don't drink wine, but most of my friends do. After looking at this book, I had to ask them for their bottles!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Google Adwords - An Introduction; Brand: Visit Amazon's James Lynch Page; Review: A must have for all people who need to drive traffic to their web sites. Well written. Concise. One of the best I've found on this topic!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Lobster Pot Restaurant; City: Redington Shore, FL; Review: We are foodies, we know food. This was the worst meal we have had in the 30 days we have been in the area. Avoid this place if you like good food. Salad- cucumber was limp; swimming in dressing. Ceasar salad was garden salad with ceasar dressing. App- bacon was soggy, oysters were cut into tiny bits, whole dish was cold, bacon and oysters were unedible. Dinners - my bouillabaisse was luke warm, very salty, and over cooked. My husbands pasta was over salty and garlicky, shrimps over cooked. Whole meal was a waste of time....even though we told the server things were cold, we still got charged, complete with 18% tip already added on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Los Mexicanos Mexican Restaurant; City: Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Review: Had good food tonight! Tastey, flavourful, yummy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stefano's; City: Seminole, FL; Review: Best Italian on the Gulf!!! We live in Little italy in our city, and have travelled to Italy plenty of times. This place is a gem. If you want tasty, well prepared food, all homemade - well, go to Stefanos!! what are you waiting for, go now!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keegan's Seafood Grille; City: Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Review: Great spot.....best stone crab claws I ever had!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandy's Restaurant; City: Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Review: We had breakfast here this morning. Just like we did practically every day last winer and will again this winter. Very good. Not huge portions, which is fine with us. I always hate leaving more than I eat. I recommend Sandy's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Gallace Italian Restaurant; City: Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Review: Very good food - especially the mussels. But the guy at the door could be more gracious. He pointed to our table, we found our own way there. I had to pull out my own chair !; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nimitz 2nd HDD SSD Hard Drive Caddy for Hp Elitebook 8460p 8460w 8470p 8470w with Faceplate/bezel and Mounting Bracket; Brand: Nimitz; Review: Works as advertised. Not expensive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter Adapter, Black (110934); Brand: Monoprice; Review: Worked nearly perfectly for my IBM model M. Only reason i am giving it 4 stars instead of five is because it has a rollover problem when you press forward, left, and back on the arrow keys, or forward left and space bar. I have not found any adaptor that doesnt do this, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet LAN Network Adapter; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Would be 5/5 if the driver CD also contained the linux sources. It will run on linux, but since the drivers aren't in most repositories, you have to download them from the chip's website and compile it yourself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Google Cardboard V2 with Straps by D-scope Pro Virtual Reality Compatible with Android Apple Up to 6 Inch Easy Setup; Brand: D-SCOPE Pro; Review: Did not come with straps.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cooler Master Rifle Bearing 80mm Silent Cooling Fan for Computer Cases and CPU Coolers; Brand: Cooler Master; Review: Im not sure if its a defect, a shipping issue, or just a bad product, but the fan sounds like it has an issue with the bearing. Its not terribly loud, but there is something wrong with it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enzotech G1/4" to 1/4" Barb Fitting for Soft Tubing, Chrome, 4-Pack; Brand: Enzotech; Review: Quality, but way more expensive than it needs to be. Cant find many 1/4th inch barb fittings though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Greenwich Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: We stayed at the Greenwich hotel for two nights in October and were overall very dissapointed. The room was big and the bed very confortable, but it was very cold and impersonal. The desk staff were nice, but we felt like we were the only ones staying at the hotel. There were also VERY annoying sounds all night long. There was something depressing about the place. We much preferred the Mercer...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BURNS Art Culture; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: The hotel smells like cigarettes and mildew. You would have to pay be to stay there again. Dark, dirty and depressing. It us truly a nightmare. I am certain that there are much better places to stay in Dusseldorf. Try to find one!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Palazzo Manfredi Relais Chateaux; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The only negative about this lovely hotel is that the service is too good. Couldn't have had a nicer stay. Lovely staff, room, very confortable bed. Breakfast was a true moment of relaxation. Location is perfect to visit the beautiful city of Rome. Fantastic hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Kamenica; City: Komiza Island of Vis Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: We really loved this place. A perfect location, a friendly, but VERY discreet welcome. A great view from our room. We didn't stay in the garden often, but it was very nice and well taken care of. Very nice to have a kitchen in Croatia as the restaurants are a bit pricey and not very good so home cooking is a good option from time to time. Comisa is a lovely town, almost too much so. Would love to come back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pension Sofia; City: Parikia Paros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Lovely hosts, beautiful gardens, close to town, nice restaurants around...little town beach is close by, but better to take a bus or taxi boat to some beautiful beaches. Room was a little small but other than that a fantastic stay! Would come back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dina s Rooms; City: Mykonos Town Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I honestly do not understand the good reviews for this place. The location was awful (just off the highway), the room was clean, but smelled like Mildew, the couple were relatively nice, but not that helpful and I thought it was absurdly overpriced (we paid July rate). I would really avoid this place at all costs. We had a small child with us so walking down the highway past zooming cars was not only annoying, but extremely dangerous. We had wonderful trip to Greece, but this hotel ended on a really bad note. Please, don't make the same mistake we did!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Villarosa; City: Ischia Isola d Ischia Province of Naples Campania; Review: The location was very good, but the staff were aloof and unhelpful. I didn't encounter any staff who spoke English or was able to even make a recommendation for visits, dinners, etc... Breakfast was ok, the room very average. The pool was very small, but still nice although ut didn't get much sun. Other than being well located and having a pretty entrance, I would look elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pro Force Leatherette Boxing Gloves with White Palm; Brand: Pro Force; Review: Like these. They fit well and have plenty of padding. I spar with my trainer and hit a bag. Not for the professional or serious boxer, perhaps. They are hard to secure as the straps are quite long, but they are cute and comfy. Not a bad price, either!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyperflex Access Child's Backzip Shorty Wetsuit - Warm, Comfortable Kid's Springsuit with 4-Way Stretch Neoprene and SPF Protection; Brand: Hyperflex; Review: My 8 year old used this in the gulf during spring break. It was perfect! Good buy. Will get another for my daughter for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Control Training Ball 74 (Multi Pack); Brand: Total Control; Review: Husband bought these for my son to practice with for his baseball team. They love them. Works well for what they use it for and all I see is them grabbing these as they run out to practice, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Texsport Folding Camp Table with Cup Holders; Brand: Texsport; Review: This was a tiny bit shorter and smaller than I pictured, even with the measurements. But, it is light, easy to carry, and set up in 2 seconds. The top never quite gets super firm, but it balanced plates and bowls just fine. We used this for a concert in the park. Was perfect for what we needed it for and the price was right! Those other folding portable tables got terrible reviews and were much more expensive. I am pleased with this! Would love a taller or slightly larger version, or one that could offer more table top stability, but that lends itself to those other tables, then. Good buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soffe Juniors' Authentic Short; Brand: ; Review: I wear a 6 or an 8 and I got the large. They are comfy and have plenty of room. they are a modest length and the waist band is comfy. I'll prolly wear the band up, as I don't like the bright white showing. But overall, a good price and comfy shorts .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soffe Juniors' Mesh T-Shirtny Tiny Short; Brand: ; Review: These are cute, but very tiny. I got the XL and I am a size 6/8. But, I a wearing them over a pair of black leggings as part of a Halloween costume, so that wasn't an issue for me. They are quite comfy and the waist band is comfy as well. Good price. Just beware that they are very short and teeny.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soffe Juniors' Mesh T-Shirtny Tiny Short; Brand: ; Review: These are cute, but very tiny. I got the XL and I am a size 6/8. But, I a wearing them over a pair of black leggings as part of a Halloween costume, so that wasn't an issue for me. They are quite comfy and the waist band is comfy as well. Good price. Just beware that they are very short and teeny.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KingCamp Sleeping Bag Pill Oversize Hooded Adult Warm Lightweight Portable Waterproof Comfort with Compression Sack for Three Season Backpacking Camping; Brand: KingCamp; Review: Awesomely warm and spacious. Might be too big if camping in very cold temps. But I got a lot of complements on this. Rolled up into bag fairly easily too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wenzel Moose Boys 40-Degree Sleeping Bag; Brand: Wenzel; Review: My son used this and wss very warm in chilly 40 degree camping weather. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Women's Athletic Low-Cut Sock with Stitching 6-Pack; Brand: ; Review: Comfy socks, but they do slide down my heel while walking or jogging. Bummer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stearns Youth's Classic Series Nylon Life Jacket; Brand: Stearns; Review: Although my daughter fell within the height and weight/age recommendations, this was definitely snug on her. It won't fit past this summer. Nice jacket, but too small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancina Leotard Tank Top Ballet Gymnastics Front Lined Comfy Cotton Ages 2-10; Brand: ; Review: Ok quality. Bought a bigger size based on reviews and it is still very small. But, for the price it is acceptable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WinCraft MLB Chicago Cubs WCR21279041 Garden Flag, 11" x 15"; Brand: WinCraft; Review: This is a cute Garden flag but the colors faded very quickly. You will only get a few months out of this at best. This flag faded fast and wasn't even in direct sunlight.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Never on Sunday (1960); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Man's Land (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monte Walsh (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (1972); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pelle the Conqueror (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Club (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carlito's Way (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Hunter (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Hall (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Wasn't There (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Texas Rangers (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bird (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Browning Version (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Importance of Being Earnest (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines: Bonus Material (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Runs in the Family (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Generals (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Thief (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marvin's Room (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Magic (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Blue World (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clash of the Titans (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ned Kelly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsieur Ibrahim (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Japanese Story (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malcolm X (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gettysburg (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Company (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Femme Musketeer (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dummy (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Wings (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Bye (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spring (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Someone Like You (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Osama (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Home at the End of the World (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Sight (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Assassination Bureau (1969); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Serve Them All My Days (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Empire of the Sun (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in America (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carandiru (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Picture Bride (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heaven (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catherine the Great (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 7 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rough Magic (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Short Film About Love (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Conversations About One Thing (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No End (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Winter Sleepers (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Darling Buds of May (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coffee and Cigarettes (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Festival in Cannes (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dresser (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 6 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Northfork (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around the Bend (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Facing Windows (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zhou Yu's Train (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Reeds (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Sarajevo (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess and the Warrior (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte Gray (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa de los Babys (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Central Station (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wool Cap (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strayed (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterdance (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In My Country (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Favorite Season (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Boys of Sudan (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Autumn Sonata (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Separate Peace (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roommates (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butterfly (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Night Falls (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Imaginary Heroes (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dad (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 5 (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of D (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sea Inside (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa Del Mar Beach Resort; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: We are time share owners at this resort and have been returning for 15 consecutive years. We absolutely love this resort and all it has to offer. There have been changes through the years, all for the positive. The rooms are extraordinarily large and daily maid service is exceptional. The staff are always eager to please and the resort is always kept up and clean. The amenities are just right and the on site restaurant is wonderful. The location of this resort couldn't be better as it sits on one of the best stretches of beach in the world. Returning each year is truly a 'home away from home' experience and we're always excited to share it with returning family and friends each year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Del Mar Beach Resort; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: We have owned at this resort for over 16 years and it just keeps getting better and better. The resort has new management in place and they are doing a fantastic job in maintaining and even improving upkeep of the resort. The staff is always eager to please and they take pride in what they do and how they do it. It certainly shows in how well the place looks. The rooms are cozy and clean and just plain comfortable. The pool area is laid back and the beach, although currently on the small side, is as beautiful as mother nature can give us, especially as the sun sets each night! "Your Home Away From Home" is not just a logo on their website, but the feeling you experience when we return year after year. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay there, don't pass it up. You won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elm Street Inn; City: Newport Rhode Island; Review: This was a late booking for a popular weekend in Newport, so the rate we paid for this sub-par room was ridiculous. I really thought it would be much better but we were terribly disappointed. Our room was right off the kitchen and the door had a big crack in it which lets light (and noise) in. It was also so dingy that I was afraid to unpack anything, so I didn't. The "bathroom" sink was actually in the room itself and the bathroom contained the toilet and a good size shower. Both appeared to be clean though. The house and room was on the cold side and we had no control over that. It got cold that night. No extra blankets or pillows available, and there is no caretaker available in this house to ask. When checking in, you have to go to a different location, and that in itself is a challenge with parking, etc. When we arrived in Newport and finally saw where we were staying, our plans completely changed and we ended spending the entire day away from the room until we were ready to call it a night; that's how determined we were not to go back there- until it was absolutely necessary. The following morning, we awoke, took showers, went out somewhere for breakfast,(they do not serve breakfast at this Bed and Breakfast) came back for our bags and left there for good! Definitely not going back and will not recommend this to anyone!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Casa Del Mar Beach Resort; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: We just returned from our 17th consecutive year visit, all of which have been at CDM. As soon as the taxi pulls up to the front doors and you get out, the feeling of being "home" over takes you! We were so pleased to see the resort in even better shape than in the previous year. The staff is most helpful and checking in was a breeze. The property was always kept clean and neat and staff were present and yet invisible at the same time. They take great pride in maintaining this resort in good shape and it shows. We, as owners owe a debt of gratitude to all of them for their hard work and it starts with the guy at the top, Mr. Curtis, who sets a fine example for all to follow. We are very fortunate and will hopefully maintain this good fortune for some time to come. Aruba has become a home away from home for many of us and Casa Del Mar will hopefully be there to welcome us back each time! Can't wait for next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Del Mar Beach Resort; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: This year was special for us; it's the 20th anniversary of not only our wedding, but our very first visit to the beautiful island of Aruba and the same year we bought our Casa Del Mar timeshare; we never looked back. We now own and stay two weeks and couldn't be more proud of how far this resort has come in these 20 years. The staff, some of which have been there equally as long, are so dedicated and work hard for each and every guest. We were greeted with a bottle of wine and card signed by every staff member we knew! This, by far, was the best 2 weeks spent on this island and although it doesn't seem possible, it just gets better each year and CDM is a big part of that. She's our home away from home. We can't wait for her 'face lift' to be complete and this proud lady to once again be the envy of all the low risers! A very exciting time indeed and we're thrilled to be part of these changes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Round Polished Stud earrings 925 Sterling 10mm; Brand: ; Review: Really love these earrings!! :-*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Open Heart Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Its nice, but would have been better if the heart was not 'flat' on the reverse side. Sometimes the heart flips over on the other side & I have to keep turning it over so the 'raised'/front side shows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Sport Women's Pro-Resistance Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Ok, but not as good as the SRR Skechers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jacobson Hat Company Women's Elf Ear Tips; Brand: Jacobson Hat Company; Review: We won 1st prize for our Annual Family Christmas Costume Contest. This year's theme was dressing up as Christmas Elves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Futrzane Women's Russian Cossack Faux Fur Hat for Winter; Brand: Futrzane; Review: LOVE IT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos ® 5 PCS Comfort Neoprene Handle Wraps/Grip/Identifier for Travel Bag Luggage Suitcase; Brand: Cosmos; Review: Had to return these, too 'thin'...not comfy to grip...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Elody Synthetic Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Had to return these shoes as the strap irritated the top of my foot immediately after trying on.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Round Polished Stud earrings 925 Sterling 8mm; Brand: ; Review: Love these earrings!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Delicious Shoes Women's Shaky Synthetic Dress; Brand: My Delicious Shoes; Review: Love these shoes!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: China Wants More Talks Before Signing Trade Deal With Trump; Abstract: China wants to hold more talks this month to hammer out the details of the "phase one" trade deal touted by Donald Trump before Xi Jinping agrees to sign it, according to people familiar with the matter.; Category: news
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
Title: Jane Fonda, Rosanna Arquette, Catherine Keener arrested at climate change protest: 'Women bear the brunt'; Abstract: Jane Fonda was at the forefront of another climate strike as she hosted a fourth "Fire Drill Friday" outside of the Capitol Building before getting arrested for the fourth consecutive week. The 81-year-old actress was joined by fellow actors Rosanna Arquette and Catherine Keener to specifically address the burden that women carry when it comes to climate change and their role in fighting for the Green New Deal.; Category: tv
Title: Kentucky Governor Won't Concede, Requests Vote Review; Abstract: Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, who ran for re-election as an ally of President Trump, called for a formal review of vote totals and refused to concede the race to Democrat Andy Beshear, who claimed victory with a narrow lead.; Category: news
Title: Longtime pastor of Baptist church in Chicago resigns after confessing he sexually abused a relative decades ago: 'I own my sin'; Abstract: The longtime senior pastor of a Baptist church in Chicago has resigned after disclosing to the congregation that he sexually abused an underage female relative when he was a teenager.; Category: news
Title: Hong Kong protester shot at close range, counterprotester set on fire in latest escalation of violence; Abstract: A pro-democracy protester was shot at close range and a counter-protester was set on fire as violence continued to engulf Hong Kong on Monday morning, with the disturbing images of street fights and escalating attacks from both sides drowning out an appeal by the city's embattled leader for an end to demonstrations.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: IO Crest Mini USB Powered Desktop Cooling Fan SY-ACC65055; Brand: IO Crest; Review: Awsome for a small fan, can be ran off a battery pack as well as a computer. Great for day trips, camping or sitting around the office.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Record Player Portable Bluetooth LP Belt-Drive 4-Speed Turntable with Built in Stereo Speakers, Vintage Style Vinyl Record Player (Vintage; Brand: WOCKODER; Review: Great case for the money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JBL J22a BLK High Performance In Ear Headphones with JBL Drivers and Microphone, Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: JBL; Review: Where is the bass? this things are all highs and small time mids; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jelly Comb [Whisper-quiet] 2.4G Ultra Slim Portable Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Desktop, Windows 7/8/XP/Vista - Gold; Brand: Jelly Comb; Review: This is looks like an apple keyboard, The mouse is just an avg. mouse. for the price and feel it is worth it if you like compacted keyboards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent Premium 3 Port Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub with Multi-in-1 Card Reader (12" Cable) for iMac, All MacBooks, Mac; Brand: Sabrent; Review: I use this with my 27inch Imac so I do not have to keep looking for usb ports or memory card ports. So far no issues and is super easy to use. Looks great with the mac finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad 4 Case,iPad 2 Case,iPad 3 Case,Topsky Heavy Duty Shock-Absorption Three Layer Armor Defender Protective Case for iPad 2/iPad 3/iPad; Brand: TOPSKY; Review: Great fit and feel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CLARKS Men's Desert Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Design:4/5 Comfort 3/5 Quality 4/5 Sizing: Runs a little big (I wear Nike size 10 or sometimes 10.5; Clarks Desert Boot size 9.5); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Men's Desert Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Design:4/5 Comfort 3/5 Quality 4/5 Sizing: Runs a little big (I wear Nike size 10 or sometimes 10.5; Clarks Desert Boot size 9.5); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Men's Desert Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Design:4/5 Comfort 3/5 Quality 4/5 Sizing: Runs a little big (I wear Nike size 10 or sometimes 10.5; Clarks Desert Boot size 9.5); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Men's Desert Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Design:4/5 Comfort 3/5 Quality 4/5 Sizing: Runs a little big (I wear Nike size 10 or sometimes 10.5; Clarks Desert Boot size 9.5); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Originals Men's Desert Boot; Brand: ; Review: Design:4/5 Comfort 3/5 Quality 4/5 Sizing: Runs a little big (I wear Nike size 10 or sometimes 10.5; Clarks Desert Boot size 9.5); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lisle 34550 Handy Packer Bearing Packer; Brand: Lisle; Review: Study work well. Had yo put it on the floor and stand on it to make it work quickly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moog K700542 Stabilizer Bar Link Kit; Brand: Moog; Review: Study, excellent replacement. Fit perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 47185 Windshield Washer Nozzle Kit; Brand: Dorman; Review: Fit well, works, but spray pattern isn't as tight as the original, not a big problem though; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motorcraft SW5928 Cruise Control Switch; Brand: Motorcraft; Review: Easy fit, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toyota Genuine Parts 42603-AE020 Alloy Center Wheel Cap; Brand: Toyota; Review: Fits well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatmat Self-Adhesive RattleTrap Sound Deadener Pack with Install Kit - 25 Sq Ft x 80 mil Thick; Brand: Fatmat; Review: Easy to install, makes a big difference; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Friends in High Places (Far Seek Chronicles, #1); Author: Andi Marquette; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is the book that got me hooked on This author's stuff. Easy to read and hard to put dow, just the way I like them! I instantly fell in love with Torri and Kai and instantly gobbled down book 2 after devouring this. Cannot wait for the third!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ties That Bind (K.C. Fontero Mystery, #2); Author: Andi Marquette; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This felt like somewhat of a departure in the series and in a lot of ways. The characters and setting felt as though it had all matured a bit! I thoroughly enjoy the way the writer is alternating her leads between KC and Chris every other book and am waiting with baited breath for the 4th!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain #2); Author: Lloyd Alexander; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book and the Disney movie have virtually nothing in common. I consider this to be one of the series that literally shaped my youth. The Black Cauldron and Taran Wanderer gave me shelter in the darkest periods of growing up. They helped me get through middle school and then through high school and the hardback editions are among my most cherished possessions. The Black Cauldron is a dark book in a lot of ways and is likely one of the most grounding of fantasy books I' ve ever read, teaching a very sombre and serious lesson about keeping one's head in the here and now and the hazards of knowing too much. The whole series is full of lessons about being both true to yourself and knowing yourself. I will always feel pride in myself knowing that I will always be trying to be the best assistant pig-keeper I can be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taran Wanderer (The Chronicles of Prydain #4); Author: Lloyd Alexander; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: If I could give one book in my life more than 5 stars, it would be this one. This book has a particular draw if you are adopted and don't know exactly who you are or what you are good at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Callahan's Crosstime Saloon (Callahan's #1); Author: Spider Robinson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is one of those books that shape how we live. It's created a geek small but bigger than you'd think subculture and a very very devoted following. Readers take away the bar's motto at the very least in that "Shared pain is lessened. Shared joy is increased. Thus do we refute entropy.". That and "Time travelers' strictly cash".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Callahan Chronicals (Callahan's #1-3); Author: Spider Robinson; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'd gone and rated each book on this trilogy individually already but The Callahan Chronicles deserves a separate rating due to it being the book that I give out to more people than any other!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tangerine Twist; Author: Suzie Carr; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was the first book from this author I've read and I have to say I am completely taken by this novel. I felt and identified with Becca throughout this book. Life is a struggle. The choices we sometimes have to make as well as lessons we have to learn are often hard and uncertain. This is a well done slice of life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twist of Fate; Author: Syd Parker; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this one! Working in property claims in Missouri and personally having to witness the loss and devastation that comes from these storms really meant a lot. This was super well done and as usual with Syd Parker's books, I was completely enamored with all of the characters. Syd you have a reader for life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A New Leash on Life; Author: Suzie Carr; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Wow this one hit close to home and had me in tears several times. I love Suzie's books, because they are always very well written and very fulfilling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butch Fatale, Dyke Dick - Double D Double Cross; Author: Christa Faust; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of the most fun books I've read lately. The author doesn't take her characters too seriously and it results in loose and ridiculously entertaining action amid lots of steamy fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Rock; Author: Gerri Hill; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Great novel and if you liked Gerri Hill's "Hunter's" series you will LOVE this book as.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Partners (Hunter, #3); Author: Gerri Hill; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I loved this book and found it every bit as enjoyable as the first. I do however think I had an advantage to other reviewers in that I accidentally read "Devil's Rock" before this. I do hope and wish for more gripping material like this from Geri Hill as this seriously left me wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Faithful Service, Silent Hearts; Author: Lynette Mae; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was one of those books that I could not put down. A fabulous book and I can't wait for the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Geography Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Wynn Kapit Page; Review: WOW! This is pretty dang thorough!! I do wish the pages were a little thicker, for copying purposes, since I have multiple children, but that isn't a huge deal. This will be used in our homeschool for a long time!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Biology Coloring Book; Author: Robert D. Griffin; Review: Woah, this book is pretty thorough! Some of it is way more advanced than what my children are studying, but I think that adds to the excitement.. I kind of love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Goblet (Newbery Library, Puffin); Author: Visit Amazon's Eloise Jarvis McGraw Page; Review: This was a great story, and a perfect addition to our homeschool study on Ancient Egypt...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Is Where My People Are: The Roads That Lead Us to Where We Belong; Author: Visit Amazon's Sophie Hudson Page; Review: This is such a great bunch of short stories. I kind of relate to the author as I have moved around to various states and different people have helped shape my life. I highly recommend this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shackled; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Leveen Page; Review: I was hooked pretty quickly on this book. As I was reading I was getting into it more and more. I think when I heard about 'kidnapping' it just automatically got my heart racing a little bit. I'm a parent, so, it's just one of those things! ha! It was a fast read for me, which was nice as I don't usually do well with books that keep me on the edge of my seat, so I was able to finish it pretty quickly... I enjoy the fact that I can put myself into the story in a way, most books I am an 'outsider' but for some reason this one just pulled me right in. I am a fan of Tom Leveens books because they are different, and they keep my attention..plus, he went to my high school and I get a feel of that whole time in my life again. Anyway, I did finish this book almost wanting more? But not sure how that would work...so... But really, if you are looking for a good quick read, definitely pick this one up!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Motaung Page; Review: This book was just what I needed at just the right time.. I got this book in the midst of our first foster placement. It was a rough time.. The only times that I could read were little snippets as I ate a quick breakfast or other meal. The book read quickly, like I was reading someone's journal about a short time in their life. It was perfect! Bible verses and inspiration were thrown in in just the right way, sometimes it can be done kind of cheesy like, but you can tell that this was heart felt. I too have moved away from people quite a few times and maybe not to another country, but it has still been strange. I appreciate everything about this story...I would definitely read more books by this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bluetooth Headphones,SUFUM In Ear Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with Microphone (White); Brand: SUFUM; Review: I received these earbuds two days after I ordered them. I have had one other set of bluetooth earbuds but the sound of those did not come close to the great sound from these. The bass is phenomenal. They almost sound as good as some corded headphones I have owned in the past I do not have a smart phone so I could not pair with that. I mainly bought these for riding my motorcycle. I have been using corded buds but the cord was always causing the buds to pull from my ears when I turned my head. Always in the way even when I was working. I checked out the range and got nearly 100 ft before the sound started breaking up. Walls and even your body will cause the sound to break up at a much shorter distance, but that is to be expected with bluetooth. I would highly recommend these for anyone wanting quality earbuds without the hassle of the cords. I didn't have to charge them when I first got them and after about 3 hours they still pump out the jams. Make sure you follow the instructions to get the English prompts. When they first turn on click the button 2 times for English or else you'll have to learn Chinese.lol I received the product at a discount in exchange for my honest review but after receiving them I plan on buying another couple of sets for gifts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Waterproof Action Camera Large 2 Inch Display, Wide 170 Degree Angle Lens, WiFi and Full HD 1080P; Brand: eXuby; Review: I received this camera when I got home from a beautiful motorcycle ride full of the fall foliage scenery. Bummer! Got it a lot sooner than I expected. I have used it around the house and am very impressed with the ease of use and great videos and pictures it produces. I do not have a smartphone so cannot comment on the wifi feature. I did, however download the app to my tablet. It allows me to control the camera but I cannot view the video. Very impressed with the size and quality of this little gem (about the size of 2 stacked matchboxes). Planning on buying an accessory kit with a case and all the various mounts. I will get plenty of use out of it when riding season starts again next spring. I would highly recommend this camera as an alternative to the gopro. Can't beat it for the price. I received a discount on this camera for my unbiased opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget; Brand: Edimax; Review: Works perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player, Blue With Full-Color Display, MicroSDHC Card Slot and Stopwatch- SDMX22-004G-A57B (Discontinued by; Brand: SanDisk; Review: cheap; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 8GB USB 2.0 DTSE9H/8GBZ; Brand: Kingston; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Board 8.5-Inch LCD Writing Tablet, Black (PT01085BLKA0002); Brand: Boogie Board; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital 16 GB Class 4 microSDHC Flash Card with SD Adapter (SDC4/16GBET); Brand: Kingston; Review: nice tech; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Parents changing pleas as prosecutors threaten more charges in college admissions case; Abstract: LOS ANGELES - Federal prosecutors are ratcheting up pressure on parents who have maintained their innocence in the college admissions scandal with a warning they intend to file additional criminal charges as early as next week, according to sources familiar with the discussions.; Category: news
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: 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: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: President Trump says UFC reception was 'like walking into a Trump Rally'; Abstract: Despite hearing boos, President Trump compares reception from crowd at UFC 244 in New York to one at a campaign event. "Plenty of MAGA ..."; Category: sports
Title: Felicity Huffman Smiles as She Begins Community Service Following Prison Release; Abstract: The 56-year-old actress was released from prison last month.; Category: news
Title: 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: Trump mocks Bloomberg as 'little Michael,' predicts he won't do well in 2020 race; Abstract: President Trump said he doesn't think Michael Bloomberg would perform well in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary but that he'd like to run against him.; Category: news
Title: Ruth Bader Ginsburg misses court due to illness; Abstract: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not on the bench for oral arguments Wednesday due to illness, according to Chief Justice John Roberts.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GloFish Aquarium Gravel, Fluorescent Colors, 5-Pound; Brand: GloFish; Review: is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marina Floating Thermometer with Suction Cup; Brand: Marina; Review: perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Elsey's Cat Ultra Premium Clumping Cat Litter ( Pack May Vary ); Brand: Dr. Elsey's; Review: Worked well at first but not so much anymore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wagner's 13013 Four Season Wild Bird Food, 40-Pound Bag; Brand: Wagner's; Review: Birds eat it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tetra HT Submersible Aquarium Heater With Electronic Thermostat; Brand: Tetra; Review: Perfect. My beta hangs out right next to it 80% of the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Plasticolor Jeep Utility Mat- 14"; Brand: Plasticolor; Review: Good product, it is a little different than expected with pretty much everything being made out of silicone, however good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GTE Tools - LugStrong 26" Universal Compact Lug Wrench Set, Super-Strong Tire Iron & Lug Nut Remover; Brand: GTE; Review: Great product, I love it. It even fits my deep recessed wheels that most lug wrenches don't; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Navy Car Decal / Sticker by World Design; Brand: World Design; Review: Good classic USN sticker; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeep Wrangler Black Replacement Climate Control Knob (1999-2006); Brand: Rugged Ridge; Review: Does what I need it to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Motorcycle Scooter DirtBike Carrier Hauler Hitch Mount Rack Ramp Anti Tilt; Brand: BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS; Review: Decent Product but the attachment/ anti wobble for the hitch mount wasn't great and didn't have great instructions; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1st Navy Jack Heavy Duty Vinyl Bumper Sticker (3 x 5 Inches); Brand: Flag It; Review: Love this Navy Jack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shade-It Car Windshield Sun Shade - Durable, Nylon Heat Block and UV Protection Sunshades - Sunlight Blocker - Reflective; Brand: Shade-It; Review: I love it, works great. I like it much better than the accordion types; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fend Off Deer/Rabbit Organic Odor Clips, 25pk; Brand: Luster Leaf; Review: Very go fit & quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fend Off Mole and Gopher Organic Odor Tubes, 12 pack; Brand: Luster Leaf; Review: Very go fit & quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunnydaze Round Fire Pit Cover, Outdoor Heavy Duty, Waterproof and Weather Resistant, 36 Inch, Black; Brand: Sunnydaze Decor; Review: Good Fit and quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sun Joe CJ601E-RBLD Chipper Joe Replacement Double Sided Cutting Blade for CJ601E Chipper/Shredder; Brand: Sun Joe; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leader Accessories All Protected Water Resistant Round Fire Pit Cover Fits 44 Inch Diameter; Brand: Leader Accessories; Review: Did not fit right; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KandCompanySMASH Tiny Flag Clips; Brand: K&Company; Review: love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&CompanySmash Pad, Special Occasions; Brand: K&Company; Review: i loved this item! I love all smash things! I would definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&CompanySmash Pad, Top 10; Brand: K&Company; Review: Loved this as well as all other smash things!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 4 Ounce Tubes, Assorted Color, Set of 6; Brand: Liquitex; Review: amazing paints but super duper small; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint 118 ml. 4 oz tube, Raw Sienna; Brand: Liquitex; Review: this paint is fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loew-Cornell 1177 Brush Set, Brown Nylon, 3-Pack; Brand: Loew-Cornell; Review: amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martin/ F. Weber Bob Ross #5 Detail Painting Knife (CR6305); Brand: Martin & F. Weber; Review: amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Multicraft Imports Color Factory PA214 5 Piece Plastic Palette Knife Set; Brand: Multicraft Imports; Review: plastic and crappy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crowded Attic Salvage Stickers by Tim Holtz Idea-ology, 372 Stickers, Paper, Multicolored, TH92898; Brand: Tim Holtz Idea-ology; Review: came bent; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nordic Pure 20x20x4M13-2 20x20x4 MERV 13 Pleated AC Furnace Air Filter, Box of 2, 4-Inch; Brand: Nordic Pure; Review: really good filter; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waste King L-8000 Garbage Disposal, 1HP; Brand: Waste King; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware N330-712 V805 Door Viewer in Satin Nickel; Brand: National Hardware; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulbrite 40A15C 40-Watt Incandescent A15 Appliance Bulb, Clear; Brand: Bulbrite; Review: ok; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Formbys 30013 Furniture Refinisher, 32-Ounce; Brand: Formby's Furniture Workshop; Review: The best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Filtrete High Performance Drinking Water System, Reduces 99% Lead, 1 System with Dedicated Faucet (4US-MAXL-S01); Brand: Filtrete; Review: As expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Filtrete MPR 1000 20 x 20 x 4 (4-3/8 Actual Depth) Micro Allergen Defense Deep Pleat HVAC Air; Brand: Filtrete; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold Test Box, 8 Compartments | TES-810.10; Brand: EuroTool; Review: Works; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Undercover Secrets - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sally Berneathy Page; Review: Great characters, good story. I enjoy all of Sally Berneathy's novels and look forward to the next one. Her "Chocolate" series is great too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pros and Cons: A Short Story (Kindle Single) (Fox and O'Hare series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: This was an interesting storyline and I will read the follow-up novel. Evanovich's characters are always interesting and this one was no different. Look forward to future collaborations with Lee Goldberg.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder Off the Books (Sullivan Investigations Mystery series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Evelyn David Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and although I usually can figure out who the villain is, this book kept me guessing. I look forward to the next book in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merit Badge Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Leslie Langtry Page; Review: I hope there are more in the Merry Wrath series in the future. I really like this character--she's a professional, but retired from her former career (not by choice), and trying to live below the radar. How she manages to do so will make for interesting storylines in the future. Plus the cop who lives across the street it a hottie. I hope Langtry brings more books into this series, and less in the Virginia Bombay series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roses in Las Vegas: A Humorous Tiffany Black Mystery (Tiffany Black Mysteries Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.R. Winters Page; Review: Love this series. Winters does a great job with her characters and shows the humor of Stephanie Plum. The difference is that Tiffany seems to have a knack for solving crimes, whereas Plum merely falls into the conclusion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Different Kind of Normal; Author: Visit Amazon's Cathy Lamb Page; Review: Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unspoken Bond: An award winning story; Author: Visit Amazon's Blake O'Connor Page; Review: Excellent story. Absolute page-turner for any dog lover!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere on Maui (An Accidental Matchmaker Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: I started reading Toby Neal's Lei crime series books in July and have devoured them all. I have actually become a little obsessed with the characters and found I had become a little emotionally attached to them. While waiting for the release her latest in the series: Fire Beach, I read everything else I could find of Toby Neal's, this book included. I don't read romance novels, but this one captivated me. My only wish is it hadn't been wrapped up so quickly with a wedding. The Lei crime series has been drawn out over 8 books, this one could have been extended just a little.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ohana; Author: Visit Amazon's Dustin Stevens Page; Review: I'm not sure if it is the Kindle version, but this story had a tremendous amount of typos and grammatical errors, and I am not referring to the bits of pidgin. However, the story was entertaining, even if some of the descriptions aren't correct.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Orchids; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: I'm addicted to the Lei crime series. Toby cannot write the fast enough. When the last book was released I had to pace myself slowly, because I knew it would be awhile before she released another book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Claypole White Page; Review: Story ended way too abruptly... As if the writer was under a deadline and had to finish the project.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sam Edelman Women's Evan Pump; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are the sister shoe to the Elsa shoe boot. Lovely fur and the same gold corset strap up the back! I had to get these as well as the shoe boots. I love animal print!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sam Edelman Women's Tacoma Open-Toe Pump; Brand: ; Review: This electric violet brilliant blue color really pops! I love Sam Edelman shoes and he continued to win my heart with these gorgeous shoes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VNOX Customize 12MM/6.5MM Stainless Steel Link Chain Bracelet Set for Men Women,Gift for Best Friend Family; Brand: VNOX; Review: I had this engraved as a sympathy gift for my father in law in memory of his parents. He loved it. It is great quality and value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handmade Mens Solid Wood Watch Made with 100% Natural Maple Wood & Red Sandalwood; Brand: Woodie Specs; Review: My guy absolutely LOVES this watch. I is very lightweight and looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Nike Free TR 6 Training Shoes; Brand: ; Review: These are perfect fit for my daily training needs. I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Nike Free TR 6 Training Shoes; Brand: ; Review: These are perfect fit for my daily training needs. I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10k Gold Round Checkerboard Created or Genuine Gemstone Leverback Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: These were more beautiful in person according to person I sent them too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Spa Riad Dar Bensouda; City: Fes Fes Boulemane Region; Review: Amazing place to stay. Really well restored, it offers all comfort of a modern hotel with the personality of a historic building. Our room was lovely, hardly no decoration, just a few exquisite details here and there to enlarge its beautifulness. White and very clean sheets in a big and comfortable bed. The bathroom is also really clean, big and beautiful, it reminded me of the grain-ksars I saw in Tunisia. Regarding the food we only had breakfast: warm pancakes, fresh orange juice (delicious), bread, orange marmalade, butter, coffee and milk and fresh fruit (water-melon). You can choose to have it in the inner patio or upstairs in the roof terrace with the magnificent 360º view of the city. The staff is very helpful, especially Sayid, he is a great manager and very efficient!! He was more than helpful and he made us feel very comfortable at all times, always smiling. Thank you very much!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River View Hotel; City: Yangshuo County Guangxi; Review: We have stayed here for two nights. The room they gave us was OK but everything was quite old. The room was cleanish but not in depth, the bedside lamps has spiderwebs and they were full of dust. We had a lovely view from our room and a nice little terrace. We were on the fourth floor and there's not a lift which is sometimes inconvenient especially when you forget things, that I always do (my fault I guess). The staff was very nice and helpful and the hotel is in a really good location. Near West Street but it doesn't get too noisy at night. I slept well but I think you can get a better hotel for the price of this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peking Yard Hostel; City: Beijing; Review: Located in a Hutong, this hotel is pure charm. The hall is very cosy and really well decorated, with comfortable sofas which invite you to relax after a day of going up and down busy Beijing. The staff was INCREDIBLY nice, perhaps the nicest I've met in China. The rooms are the same ones as you can see in the picture. Everything is clean. Excellent bathrooms. Good service: You can rent a bike for 20Y. They make your laundry for 20Y. Call home for 5Y a minute. I absolutely recommend this hotel. I will stay here again on my return to Beijing!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xingping This Old Place Int l Youth Hostel; City: Yangshuo County Guangxi; Review: All good things your read about this place are true. It's cosy and relaxed. We really loved it. The room was very basic but nice and clean. The bathroom was clean too, although it smelled a bit of sewage (I don't think the staff can help that, considering the sewage system in China). I recomended 100 percent!!! It's so much better to stay in quiet Xinping than in touristic Yangshuo! (I'm there now). One more thing: pizzas are delicious!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xingping Our Inn; City: Yangshuo County Guangxi; Review: We only stayed here for one night. The hostel room was very nice and the bathroom was new. The manager is really friendly and she helped us out with calling for train tickets (that she could not book in the end) and telling us where to go. If you want a REALLY quiet place you should go there. For me it was rather too quiet, because at 7.00 o'clock the boats that cross you to the other side of the river stop and you're left with nothing to do on your side. Lovely location. I recomend this hotel!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fenghuang International Youth Hostel; City: Fenghuang County Hunan; Review: The room they gave us is SO NOISY that you feel you're sleeping in a disco. This music-noise from outside keeps on going till 11.30 at night. At 7.00am we were awoken by the deafening tourist-guide speakers. The room was FULL of mosquitos when we arrived, the blankets were dirty with suspiciously yellowish stains and broken (we asked them to change them) and when they did so: MY GOD!! The underblanket was full of huge brown, yellow, reddish stains...we took it off and left it in a corner before the girl with the new clean blankets arrived. The bathroom is quite old and no-one told us we had to press a button in the heating tank to get hot water, so our first shower was freezing cold. They did not provide us with towels or toilet paper (you have to pay for it). INCREDIBLE!!! If you look at the photos (that I'll post when I get back home) you'll see how the electric plugs are dangerously close to the shower). When I told the lady, she nodded and laughed (I hope she understood something else,because I don't think it is funny) When I complained to the manager said he just sayed I should ask for things if I needed them and not expect him to provide them (When I went to the loo I took for granted there would be, at least, toilet paper). We have been travelling in China for over 2 weeks now. This is the worst and MOST EXPENSIVE youth hostel I've been to. Go somewhere else. Denhang is full of nice hostels everywhere with the same prices.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wulingyuan Zhongtian International Youth Hostel; City: Zhangjiajie Hunan; Review: We have stayed here for three nights. It is very, very close to the park, so it has a great location. The room is clean and the staff is very helpful and very nice. They prepare for you a lovely dinner for 15Y if you ask in advance. We had dinner with them two nights. In the hall there are two computers that work quite well and a nice atmosphere, we spoke to many tourists like ourselves and shared information on China. The only inconvinience was the toilet did not always work, but when we sayed so they repaired it. I absolutely recommed this hostel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riana Guest House; City: Rantepao South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: We had booked and PAYED for the homestay in advance through AGODA. When we got there at 7am after spending the night in a bus, a sleepy man (the owner) told us that the hostel was full and that we could not stay there. He also told us he did not want to work with AGODA anymore and that he had tried to contact the company many times but that he had been ignored. When I asked him if he could call another homestay to see if there were rooms he simply said NO. It was very disappointing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mar Guesthouse; City: Grindavik Reykjanes Peninsula; Review: The best guesthouse I've ever been to. Lovely rooms and common spaces, the building is completely new. Very convenient if you want to cook your own meals, store food, do washing... Like your own little home in Iceland. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guesthouse Grindavik; City: Grindavik Reykjanes Peninsula; Review: It was our first lodge in Iceland and we loved it. We only stayed for one night but still, we were really comfortable. The lady is really sweet and helpful. We were arriving on a very early flight and she aloud an early check in, so we could rest. Place really clean. Room 5 has a nice view to the sailing harbour. I recommend it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: elago EL-FW-Adap FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter for Mac; Brand: elago; Review: I tried several cables with this adapter. None of the cables I tried worked with this adapter. Perhaps mine was just a dud, but I think I'll try an adapter cable next.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TechMatte iPad Stand Multi-Angle Aluminum Holder for Tablets, E-Readers and Smartphones, Nintendo Switch - Mini Stand; Brand: TechMatte; Review: This stand sits on my kitchen counter and is just perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JETech Case for iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (2015 Model), Smart Cover with Auto Sleep/Wake, Black; Brand: JETech; Review: My only complaint about this case is that the shorter sides don't come up around the iPad as much as the longer sides to create a slight lip. This is a very minor complaint and a shortcoming I can live with. Other than that, the case fits very nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 – Black – works with Windows and Mac; Brand: Logitech; Review: Very handy if you have multiple devices as I do. I keep it in my dining area where I tend to need to type on an iPad. I have 3 paired and it works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TechMatte iPad Pro Stand, Multi-Angle Aluminum Holder for iPad Pro 12.9, 11, 10.5, 9.7 inch; Brand: TechMatte; Review: I was really happy with this stand until earlier this year when it suddenly stopped holding the weight of even a 9.7 iPad Pro. I can only assume the internal mechanism isn't sturdy enough for the larger iPad. I will credit the company for offering to give me 15% off the purchase of a new one. I declined the offer since I expect the same thing may happen with a replacement. I'm ordering another brand instead.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PencilCozy: Apple Pencil Cap Holder and Protective Cover & Tether Prevent; Brand: Cozy; Review: So simple, yet so effective. If you have an Apple Pencil, you need one of these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JETech Case for Apple iPad Pro 9.7-Inch (2016 Model), Smart Cover Auto Wake/Sleep, Black; Brand: JETech; Review: This is a very nice fitting case. The price for what you get is amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OMOTON Adjustable Tablet Stand Compatible with iPad, Tablets (Up to 12.9 inch) and All Cell Phones, Stable Sticky; Brand: OMOTON; Review: Bought this as a replacement stand and couldn't be happier. This thing holds even my 12" iPad WITH a case and no problem whatsoever. Has not tipped over once. Only complaint I have is that the bottom is sticky indicating this is perhaps meant to be installed in one place. I put the plastic covering back on the base so I can easily move it around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Perla Villas; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I visited in May 2014 with my now husband. He proposed to me in Santorini on thr balcony at La Perla with the help of Lindsay and the team. The whole day was magical and my husband said he couldn't have done it without all of their help! Everyone was so excited after which was sweet. They were extremely helpful and polite. On the first night we asked for a bottle opener but were also given a bottle of wine! Breakfast on the balcony each morning was lovely. Our first room was cosy and we loved that it felt like a little cave. We then got upgraded and had a jacuzzi outside our room which was incredible! La Perla is in a great location, several restaurants around and a short walk to the castle. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay or lovelier people!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indochine Danang Hotel; City: Da Nang; Review: We needed somewhere to relax on our travels. We came across this hotel as the area was not as built up in April 2014. We paid £15 a night, our room was big and clean! Breakfast minimal and no ketchup but did the trick. It's across the road from the beach! A bit of a way in to town but was perfect for what we wanted, extended our trip by a night as it was peaceful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kuramathi Island Resort; City: Kuramathi; Review: Stayed for 7 nights in a water villa with a jacuzzi. Room does the job. Decking is private and views stunning. Brilliant to watch sunset privately from your own decking or go snorkeling. Room got cleaned twice a day. Had select all inclusive. Dined in a different restaurant every night which was amazing, you don't get bored of the same old food every night. Particular favourite was Tandor Mahal - great food and aesthetically pleasing. We went to Duniye (fine dining) on the last night which was also brilliant food. Three lunch options - buffet, coffee shop or pizza/pasta at the Palm. Alcohol selection is good. Wine bottles are pretty good too. Only option of one house wine if you only want a glass - surprisingly tasty (white wine). I generally found the chicken a tad over cooked no matter where we ate with the exception of Tandor Mahal. Staff in restaurants are all extremely friendly. You don't feel obliged to tip but you don't mind as everyone was so lovely. They encourage you to eat and drink as much as you like. Especially the lovely girls at the Palm and Duniye. 'Pool bar' only serves non alcoholic cocktails and beers. Bit of a shame. No room service allowed but soft drinks and water in the mini bar were complimentary. Always able to find quiet parts of the island if you prefer to be more secluded. Views beautiful from all locations. Casually see sharks swimming. We took a snorkeling lesson which was brilliant. A sunset cruise with a glass of sparkling wine was included - stunning sunset. Overall - couldn't have asked for a better island for our honeymoon. Could have easily stayed longer! We were both so gutted to be leaving. Unfortunately only found out on our last night that we had $300 to spend, could have done much more! Ended up buying expensive wine on our last night at Duniye. The credit was for the work going on at the island. However we didn't even notice until we took the boat to the sandbank, where it didn't even matter as the view and peace was incredible. We got a special candlelight dinner as part of the honeymoon package. Sweet gesture. Would have been nicer if it was in a location was a good view. Overall - would definitely recommend this island. So many great dining options in the Select All Inclusive. Stunning waters, beautiful trees and flowers around the island. Thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritance Kandalama; City: Dambulla Central Province; Review: We've just left the heritance kandalama hotel. The hotel is big and pretty spacious. Bit of a walk to your room depending on where you're staying. We were in the Sigiriya wing. We had a panoramic view room with a jacuzzi in the bathroom. You do get bugs in the room but that's a part of the package opting for a room surrounded by nature, however, our room was outdated and wasn't very clean. Mainly the bathroom. Jacuzzi had hair in it and shower had cobwebs. Dinner and breakfast were both buffet, good selection, especially the chefs outside making fresh food. They were great. Service for a 5* hotel was pretty standard. Everyone was friendly. There wasn't much of an atmosphere around the hotel. Monkeys around the hotel and outside balcony which was cool, but you can't leave your doors open. Saw bats, geckos, lovely birds. Had a couples massage in the spa which was amazing. The bath at the end was incredible and even though it was meant to be a 2 hour experience we ended up enjoying our sparkling wine and chocolates for an additional 45 mins and no one disturbed us. Great end to the honeymoon in Kandalama. Hotel looks lovely from afar, bit more old school, unsure about it being 5*.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Copthorne Airport Hotel Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We were assured by Emirates on our flight that we would make our connecting flight even though there was a two hour delay. Needless to say we landed in dubai to be told that we've been put up in a hotel. We landed at 4pm. We need to check out of the hotel by 12.30am for a very inconvient flight at 3.10am. Absolutely no apology or explanation from anyone. Hotel is basic. No refreshments or anything on arrival, have to wait for dinner. Guy working at the business centre was extremely rude and unhelpful when querying why we only get two hours wifi to split between two people. We can't be connected at the same time. Doesn't help only giving two hours wifi! He also tutted when we asked to change money. Decided not to change it and waste money on this hotel. No robes or anything to change in to, so we're stuck in the same clothes from when we left and arriving home 12 hours later and intended. Good because it's close to the airport. Emirates could make more of an effort.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crown Lanta Resort Spa; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: Room with pool access which was amazing. Clean room and reasonable size. Good selection for breakfast. Stunning views. Nice bar down by the rocks, lovely place to chill in the evening with some drinks. Buggy to take you around the resort which is handy. Food a little pricey in the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort; City: Hvar Hvar Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Stayed here on my hen. Great location. Easy walk in to the centre with beautiful views. Reasonably priced tasty food!! No room service off peak season which wasn't great. Clean hotel, rooms are pretty small. Service at the front desk when we were trying to check out was terrible. I understand there was alot of girls but the girl at the front desk couldn't understand basic maths. Almost missed our ferry to split. Overall I'd recommend the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Copenhagen; City: Copenhagen Zealand; Review: Stayed here for two nights. Good location, accessible to many places. Staff were lovely and extremely friendly! We were pretty noisy as it was a hen party but everyone was patient and polite. Rooms was fairly spacious. Pillows are terrible little squares. Rooms are reasonable for what you pay. Don't get taxis as they're extortionate in Copenhagen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royalton New York Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: I have just come back from a week in New York with my husband. We stayed at the Royalton. The location was great, a few minutes from Times Square, off 5th Avenue. Very convenient. Bryant Park metro is a 5 min or less walk away. We found we were able to walk to most places and didn't take cabs. So I'd give the location a 4/5*. The hotel itself is dark inside, very sleek looking. More suitable to couples than a family (in my opinion). Our room was right outside the lift on floor 10, however, I was impressed that it wasn't very noisy considering the location of our room. We weren't too sure about how tipping works so the first day we didn't tip our housekeeper. The room was clean when we got back, shoes lined up etc. However, from the second day onwards we decided to leave 2/3 dollars.. After this I definitely noticed a dip in the room cleanliness. The only things that were attended to was towels and the bed was made. I must have accidentally dropped the hair dryer between the bathroom and dressing room door, this was side stepped and not even picked up. I wasn't expecting clothes to be folded etc as they do I'm some parts of the world but I was a definitely surprised at how little they did do. Room size is decent, lighting terrible, can't see anything in the dressing room when trying to put your make up on. Overall, I rate this hotel for the location as we were first time visitors.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WORLDHOTEL Cristoforo Colombo; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: I paid £290 for a double room with breakfast for two nights. On our arrival I realised our room was a little small and a tad outdated. I checked prices online to see how much a superior room would be and it was working out to be an additional £35 a night. I thought it would be worth it as I booked this trip as a surprise for my husband for our one year wedding anniversary. On approaching reception, I was told they had spare rooms but it would cost me an additional €50 per night. I didn't understand the logic as on several websites it was cheaper and I had already paid £145 per night. I was told by the reservation gentleman that's what I had to pay and that's it. I decided to stick with our room. No one questioned why I wanted to upgrade and whether everything was okay with our room. We returned for the evening and had a note saying happy anniversary with some cookies and biscotti which was a nice surprise. Bathroom had a weird smell after we returned from being out..and again in the morning once we returned from breakfast. I called reception to report this, no one came to our room or followed up. We waited in our room for 15 mins and then decided we couldn't wait any longer and waste our day. Spa was lovely and quiet. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Minus one lady on her mobile phone?! Pt. Venezia station right outside the hotel and Duomo is a 20 min walk. Rooms facing the main road are noisy when police or ambulance pass by (very loud!) Walls are extremely thin in the rooms.. We heard our neighbours whole conversation at 8am. Is it worth the money? Probably not. I was trying to avoid world wide chain hotels, but at least with them you know exactly what you're getting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alcron Hotel Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Just come back from four nights in this hotel. Room is a great size and comfortable. Bath products are Molton Brown which is really nice. We also had dinner at Alcron which was delicious especially the Lobster bisque. The best thing about this hotel is the staff, such nice, helpful people. Always polite and friendly. Stayed in countless hotels but this one will always be remembered by how lovely everyone that works here is! This is from reception, to the restaurant to the bar (where the cocktails are amazing). Small side point, the cleaner stopped giving us complimentary water after the first day, leaving the old empty bottle in the room and never removed our old glasses from the room.. Had to mention this twice. Very minor but got slightly annoying after the first time. Definitely 10/10 otherwise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hans Memling Hotel; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: This hotel is perfect for a short stay in Bruges. It is just minutes from the main square and all the tourist attractions are within a short walking distance. The beds are very comfortable, the bathroom was big and the breakfast was very good. It's not ultra luxurious nor does it have a leisure centre but if you are only in Bruges for a short break you are not going to spend a lot of time in your hotel anyway. For location and value you cannot beat this hotel. The hotel was full which is always a good sign.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Wales Hotel; City: Athlone County Westmeath; Review: I have just returned from two nights in this hotel and have nothing but praise for it. The rooms were modern, spacious and the beds very comfortable. Even though it was freezing cold outside it was very cosy. There were tea/coffee making facilities in the room also an iron, hairdryer, tv and dvd player. Breakfast was plentiful and a good selection of cooked food available. The staff were friendly and helpful. We ate in the bar our first night and it was tasty and reasonable. The hotel is located opposite the new shopping centre in the middle of Athlone if you want to browse around. In all a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Europark; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Having spent four nights in the Europark Hotel I can definitely recommend it. The decor of the hotel is modern and stylish. The rooms are very comfortable with everything you need, including beautiful spacious bathroom, flat screen tv, and beds which are extremely comfortable. Breakfast was more than sufficient with lots of dishes to choose from, both hot and cold. There are computers for guests use also which is very handy. This hotel is not in the centre of Barcelona as such but this is no bad thing as the Ramblas area is very crowded and busy and we were glad to return to the Europark for some peace and quiet. There is a metro station close by but we walked into the centre it takes about 15 to 20 minutes. There are some nice restaurants within walking distance of the hotel which the reception staff can direct you to. To summarise, I would have no problem recommending this hotel to anyone travelling to Barcelona and I would stay there again, definitely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riverbank House Hotel; City: Wexford County Wexford; Review: I stayed here for two nights with a friend over the Easter break and had a very relaxing time. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed and upgraded to a family room without even asking. The room was huge and the beds very comfortable. There was tea and coffee making facilities plus large flat screen tv. We ate at the hotel both nights and the food was excellent and very good value. The staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble and they would be the main reason we would definitely return. They even supplied us with bottled water for our journey home! We look forward to our next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Los Fariones Hotel; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: First time staying at Los Fariones Hotel but not the last. Beautiful location with own private beach and fantastic views. Lots of sun beds, great staff and beautiful gardens. We were there on a bed and breakfast basis. The breakfast was fabulous with lots of variety including breads, fruits cereals and hot dishes. The room was lovely with great sea view. The hotel was located within walking distance of the old port which has some great restaurants. We had lunch on the terrace in the hotel each day which was lovely. All told a brilliant holiday. Definitely plan to go back next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridge House Hotel Spa and Leisure Club; City: Tullamore County Offaly; Review: This hotel is badly in need of an upgrade. The staff were very good, the food in the italian restaurant was lovely but overall I felt it was dreary and depressing. The restraurant where the breakfast was served was so dark and gloomy with dark wallpaper and ancient carpet it wouldnt encourage your appetite. The entertainment in the bar was good and the room was comfortable and clean but I would not return there in its present condition.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The River House; City: Dungloe County Donegal; Review: Stayed here for three nights over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Room was spacious and comfortable with lovely en-suite. Beautiful house recently refurbished. This guest house was superb and our hostess Anthea couldn't have done more to make us feel at home. It is very child friendly, with a huge living room to relax in. You can watch tv or the children can play with the numerous board games etc. Wonderful breakfast with great variety. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Occidental Lanzarote Mar; City: Costa Teguise Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Just returned from a week at this hotel with my daughter and grandson. We had a great time. The room was very big and spotless. Cleaned every day. We had air conditioning which was great as the weather was very hot. The hotel has a fantastic pool area with great kids pool. Lots of sunbeds although people seem to put out their towels at all hours even though you are asked not to. Good entertainment during the day if you want to take part. Kids club available also. At night there were shows and music also. Food was good with a huge choice, but a bit repetitive. We were there on a half board basis but we swapped dinner for lunch most days and went into Costa Teguise in the evenings for dinner. The only drawback was the location of the hotel. You are a long way out of Costa Teguise itself. The hotel run a small bus into the beach during the day but it would be nice to be able to wander in to the resort without having to get a taxi all the time,. This is just a minor quibble. Everlything else was excellent. I would say that unless you have children this would probably not be the place to go as there were so many families , its a child friendly and family orientated resort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Costa Mar; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Firstly these apartments are not in Puerto Del Carmen, they are in an area called Los Pocillos which is about a 35 minute walk to the strip in Puerto del Carmen or about 4euro in a taxi. There is a fantastic beach opposite the complex which we spent a lot of time on. There is a small commercial centre just outside the complex but most of the units are closed and boarded up which makes the place look delapidated and derelict. There are a couple of restaurants which are very nice and a spar shop., Thats it. The apartment we had was 2 bedroomed and quite spacious. The kitchen was badly equipped and old fashioned, this did'nt bother us as we ate out. The entire apartment needs a refurbishment and upgrade. But the worst problem for us was cockroaches. The holiday was ruined as we were constantly on the look out for them and trying to kill them was a nightmare if they were in the bedrooms. In this day and age surely this should not be an issue. The pool area did not have a tenth of the sunbeds needed given the size of the complex. By half seven in the morning all the beds were gone. The kids pool was tiny, very small. We had breakfast in the complex every morning as it was included in our package. It was ok, very basic. Overall, it was disappointing. We spent most of our time out of the complex, which suited us as it wasn't the type of place you'd want to hang around. The staff were very courteous and pleasant but that doesn't compensate for the shortcomings. If you spend your hard earned money and sit on a plane for four hours the least you should arrive in somewhere better than this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Munich City Centre; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: The hotel is so easy to reach from the airport, the train station is literally under the hotel. The location is good and we felt very safe at all times. We stayed here for three nights and enjoyed it very much. The room was spotless and had everything you would need including tea/coffee making facilities. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable and the location of the room was very quiet. The breakfast was simply outstanding. There was a huge selection of dishes, hot and cold and lots of breads and cakes, cereals, juices, yogurts, anything you wanted. The hotel also has a very nice bar which was always busy in the evenings which gave it a good atmosphere. There are some good restaurants around the hotel also. The hotel is only about 10 to 15 minutes walk or two stops on the train from Marienplatz which is the central plaza in Munich. Visitors should be aware that the shops in Germany close at 2pm on Saturday and dont reopen until Monday This wasnt a problem for us as we werent there to go shopping but some other tourists were disappointed. There is so much to do and see it would have been nice to stay longer. We would definitely return to Munich and to the Holiday Inn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Occidental Playa de Palma; City: Playa de Palma Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Just returned after a week in this hotel with friends and we could not have been happier. The staff were excellent very efficient and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We booked half board and the food was first class with different themes on different nights and lots of choices. Breakfast was the same. The air conditioning was very good in the rooms and we had no trouble sleeping even though it was very hot on a couple of days. The hotel is just a couple of minutes from the beach which is gorgeous. Some other reviewers complained about gangs of german youths drinking and being loud and boisterous. Yes, there are a lot of young germans in the resort but they didnt cause any trouble and didnt bother anyone else. The bar area in the hotel is very nice and very relaxing in the evenings. Overall we had a fantastic experience in the Occidental and would be very happy to return. Javier and the team run a very tight ship and attention to detail is first class.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: This Old Boat, Second Edition: Completely Revised and Expanded; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Casey Page; Review: My seafaring father loved this Christmas gift. A must for anyone with a desire to upgrade and tweak their antique junkers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garden Wisdom and Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Plant, Grow, and Harvest (Wisdom & Know-How); Author: Editors of Rodale Books; Review: Good gift for Organic Mother i was worried this book only contained pictures and a small amount of actual text, glad this was not the case for it is packed with info.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grip Master's Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's John Brookfield Page; Review: very simple techniques described which help to greatly increase one's grip output. certainly a useful book for rock climbers despite Brookfield overlooking this grip oriented sport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playboy December 1998; Author: playboy magazine december 1998; Review: I got this because Sasha grey has a beautiful shoot where she is posing as Lola aka Lolita aka the nymph that stole Humbert Humbert's soul. She does Lolita justice, she is amazing and beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playboy Mexico, September 2014. Esperanza Gomez, La pornstar latina mejor pagada del mundo, Lulu Petite, Cuckold, Kinky; Author: Hugh M. Hefner; Review: I got this because Sasha grey has a beautiful shoot where she is posing as Lola aka Lolita aka the nymph that stole Humbert Humbert's soul. She does Lolita justice, she is amazing and beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Economix (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Goodwin Page; Review: Honestly this book is more astute and clear than any history book or economic text I have read in my entire life. It provides a very unique condensation of economic theories and market processes by telling the very entertaining story of human history. Bravo and thanks go to author, Michael Goodwin, illustrator Dan E. Burr, and contributor David Bach. You all have drastically increased the clarity and breadth of my knowledge regarding human history, politics, economics, and social theory (which is my own field of study).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Modern Blacksmith; Author: Alexander Weygers; Review: I bought this book for my father's birthday and we both absolutely love it. It provides clarity of detail which professionals and aspirants to this noble craft will appreciate. I own a couple of introductory blacksmith books and this is far superior to the other ones out there and for a decent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Enchanted Tarot: Book and Tarot Deck; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Zerner Page; Review: These tarot cards are not for students of the occult and are not satisfactory even for beginners. The imagery that is present is weak at best. There is little to no esoteric symbolism, I find them to be incredibly shallow and boring. Certainly I should have paid more attention to the description which mentions Oprah, Martha Stewart, and USA Today. Also the card stock is terrible and thick. Looking for a good deck: Thoth, Mary El, Rider Waite, Haindl, Bosch, and Tarot of the Metamorphosis. Please don't buy this deck, it is shallow trash lacking in spiritual insight.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fitness Independence: Escape the Fads and Be Fit Your Way (The Red Delta Project) (Volume 1); Author: Matt John Schifferle; Review: After being introduced to Paul Wade's Convict Conditioning, Dragon Door, and Al Kavadlo, I stumbled upon Matt's YouTube videos a while back. He brought a good dose of common sense to the seemingly endless complexity of training concepts bouncing around fitness culture and I was thrilled to find out he wrote a book. This book did not disappoint, it embodies the independence in training and fitness that so many gym goers are lacking these days. Matt knows what he is talking about and isn't trying to sell you a particular routine, machine, pills or powder. He doesn't spook you into giving up sugar, cardio, or office chairs and he skillfully explains crucial concepts without the of use overly complex scientific jargon that you need a PhD to comprehend. What this book sets out to do is make the uncommon argument that health and fitness don't have to be so time consuming and resource expensive. It is literally the only book I have ever read which is trying to make a healthy lifestyle easier to obtain/maintain rather than more difficult. It is refreshing to encounter an author without an agenda other than helping the reader reach their full potential and avoid all of the pitfalls of training your body with a conventional mindset. Please buy this book and watch his videos, you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Polishing Cloth for Silver, Gold, Brass & Most Other Metals, 12x15 Largest Size; Brand: ; Review: It is awesome! If you have tarnished jewelry buy it. It works great. Quick rub with the cloth and voila right back to normal. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Flat Heart Link Charm Anklet Nickel Free Chain Italy Adjustable; Brand: Joyful Creations; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl's Quilted Nylon Pink Dance Duffle Bag w/ Black Corner (Black); Brand: Private Label; Review: Great bag!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PicturesOnGold.com Miraculous Medal Necklace Color Oval Pendant - Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver; Brand: PicturesOnGold.com; Review: chincy. don't buy it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver .8MM Box Chain - Italian Necklace - Super Thin & Strong - FREE Gift w/Order 16"; Brand: Designer Sterling Silver; Review: eh, i wore it once. not a fan.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Beistle 50360 Card Box, 12" x 12"; Brand: Beistle; Review: This is a plain cardboard box with print on it. The photo looks like lace and satin I would never have ordered a cardboard box and paid that much for it. I will be sending it back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Violet Linen Imperial Embroidered Vintage Lace Design Oblong/Rectangle Tablecloth, 70" x 120", Cream; Brand: Violet Linen; Review: The tablecloth arrived n 3 days and is even more beautiful than pictured.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 40540 Brew Station 40-Cup Coffee Urn, Silver; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: great pot. I loved the shorter size and the way you mash the filling button with your cup . As soon as full, move cup and it quits without spilling,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lillian Signature Collection 40 Count Elegance Coffee Mug, 8-Ounce, Clear; Brand: Lillian Signature Collection; Review: Again, too bendable plastic. These are coffee cups but when you put coffee in it, if it is hot you will have to wrap something around it. Then is bends easily and with a hot liquid bends even more. An interesting concept for a brunch but needs to be improved.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Advice and Well Wishes - Bridal Shower - Wedding - Purple Lavender Damask (50-cards); Brand: All Ewired Up; Review: great card. everyone loved them good to have questions to lead you to know what to say; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Directional Yard Sign, Bridal Shower; Brand: Creative Converting; Review: nice sign but a little light to see. colors need to be darker.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gallery of Light Moroccan Lantern Blue Glass Candle Holder Candleholder; Brand: Gallery of Light; Review: a lot smaller than appeared; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Everything Drawer; Brand: Dial Industries; Review: They took extra time in shipping but product ia perfect for my needs; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DayClox The Original Memory Loss Digital Calendar Day Clock with Extra Large Non-Abbreviated Day & Month. Perfect for Seniors; Brand: DayClox; Review: I previously reviewed this clock and gave it a one star. I love the clock, but it quit working after one week. Howeverm the company was very responsive and replaced my clock before they received the defective one so I would have it in time for a Christmas gift. I really appreciated their help, cooperation and timely replacement. This is a great clock. You can see it across the room. My Aunt who has alzheimers can actually tell what day she goes to beauty shop instead of asking every hour or so. She is getting used to just looking at the clock. She can see it well and because there are no abbreviations, she understands it. My Uncle also loves it because he said he could never get the date correct. It is such a good clock I am ordering another for myself. If you have anyone with dementia, it is great. This one is working well and there is a one year warranty. Absolutely love this clock and the service behind it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Human Body Owners Workshop Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's Allegedly K. A. Dave Page; Review: Everyone needs this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's Deepak Chopra Page; Review: Everyone needs to read this book and the world would be a better place if they did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The DMSO Handbook for Doctors; Author: Archie H. Scott; Review: Very useful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marijuana Killed My Cancer and is keeping me cancer; Author: Erika M. Karohs Ph.D.; Review: Very useful book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tavistock Institute: Social Engineering the Masses; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Estulin Page; Review: A little hard to get through the grammar, but most enlightening; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Ghost Huntress: The Tidings; Author: Visit Amazon's Marley Gibson Page; Review: I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Huntress: The Journey (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Marley Gibson Page; Review: I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where Are They Buried?: How Did They Die? Fitting Ends and Final Resting Places of the Famous,; Author: Visit Amazon's Tod Benoit Page; Review: Love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home for the Holidays: A Hand-Crafted Adult Coloring Book; Author: Galadriel A. L. Thompson; Review: Very pretty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Christmas Adult Coloring Book: For Relaxation Meditation Blessing (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Cherina Kohey Page; Review: Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Garmin nvi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech; Brand: Garmin; Review: Excellent product. Compact enough to use in car and also while walking around (I sometimes use it find my car in huge parking lots at night). Frequently take it on trips to use in rentals or figure out where things are in a strange city. Maps are accurate and always get you there. Some glare on screen in bright sunlight and Bluetooth voice needs to be on maximum to hear in noisy car. Very easy to update software with Garmin Web Wizard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sony; Review: I bought the MDR-EX51LP Fontopia headphones to replace my Sony MDR-A35 sports headphones. I thought the direct fit in the ear might be even more comfortable than the A35's. The EX51LP's had much worse sound -- tinny and lower volume -- at a higher price than the A35's. And the fit wasn't so good -- they didn't stay in the ear very well. I was very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying Case; Brand: Garmin; Review: The case is high quality and protects the GPS when it is not mounted in the car. It is the same quite good case that Garmin used to supply with the unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mochie Barnes Noble Nook 2 2nd Edition Generation Simple Touch Genuine Leather Case Cover Black; Brand: JM Global Enterprise, Inc; Review: This leather case is a far better value than its corresponding cases found in Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, etc. It is an excellent design executed with quality workmanship. A minor issue (keeping it from five stars) is that the clasp that keeps the case closed gets in the way when the case is open for reading. It can be snapped onto the corresponding front snap to eliminate the problem with a bit of maneuvering . I am sure that as the case is used more, the leather will get supple enough to eliminate the problem. I am very happy I bought this case.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nuvo-Tek Sleeve Case Cover for Nook 2 Simple Touch ebook ereader Black/Gray; Brand: Nuvo-Tek; Review: This case is exactly what I hoped it would be. It does the job of protecting the unit without adding bulk to the reader. A good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie iPad Air 2 Case -; Brand: Fintie; Review: Marvelous product. Much better than I anticipated. Extremely well-made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OMOTON Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover; Brand: OMOTON; Review: Excellent case. Thin and light. Looks good and the price is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OMOTON Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover; Brand: OMOTON; Review: Excellent case. Thin and light. Looks good and the price is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: B B Four Rooms; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Four Rooms B&B is great value in a great location (one street from the river; a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio). And we loved Anna, who takes great care of everyone staying there, and keeps the place spotless, too. All four rooms can be made up as a double or a twin. All four rooms have ample bedroom space (room 3 is big enough to be made up as a triple, if needed), with a table and two chairs as well as a large wardrobe. Rooms 1 and 2 have small bathrooms very a very small shower. Room 3 has a larger bathroom and larger shower--with the added bonus of facing a quieter piazza. There is free internet access from the PC in the breakfast room, and wireless access from the rooms if you bring your own PC. There are always little treats around, as well as tea & coffee making facilities in each room. The only downside--the windows really don't keep the noise out and rooms 1,2 and 4 face the street. There can be a lot of noise--especially on Saturday nights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manorhaus Ruthin; City: Ruthin Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: Inside the Georgian exterior, the hotel is contemporary--but still with plenty of colour and personality. It is also an art gallery, with original contemporary works in each of the rooms and in the hallways. In addition to your own comfortable room, you have the benefit of an inviting lounge and a small bar on the ground floor -- not to mention the library (you can play the CDs or DVDs in your room), a decent fitness center, sauna and charming but perhaps not much-used cinema. We took advantage of their Sunday night special dinner, bed & breakfast, which is very good value. The menu offers a good choice, including fish and vegetarian options. Our game pie and roast lamb were both very good and the starters were excellent, as were the walnut cheesecake and lime pie for dessert. Breakfast the next morning was equally excellent: perfectly done Eggs Benedict and smoked kippers. All this wrapped up with very good service in a pleasant town in North Wales. Lots of great walking in the area and don't miss Ruthin's contemporary crafts gallery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pheasant Hotel; City: Harome North Yorkshire England; Review: The Pheasant Hotel in tiny Harome is exactly what you want in a country hotel. It is cosy, inviting and classy. The rooms are big, light-filled, comfortable and chintz-free. The honey-coloured stone building is put together from what was once a blacksmith’s, a shop and a barn. There is a lovely terrace and pretty gardens, and even a heated indoor pool. Inside there are a bar as well as a lounge and you’d be happy to while away a few hours in either one. But you’ll want to pry yourself out for dinner -- £36 fixed price for three courses or your own delicious choices from the à la carte menu. And in the morning, a generous breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Churchill Hotel; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: The website says “executive rooms,” the bill says “standard rooms.” You’ll say – “Get me outta here,” unless you have the room to yourself. For two people, everything is so small and cramped it will color all your other impressions of the Churchill. The room is small; the bed is small; the bathroom is small. There’s not even enough space for the towels—if you even find the 2nd towel, which is likely to be in a plastic storage bag in the closet. Maybe they’re not expecting a 2nd guest in these rooms? To make it worse, the room was too hot and the duvet too heavy and hot. (To be fair, the shower is generously sized and the overhead lamp in the bathroom doubles as a glowing nightlight—a good idea that it would be great to see more hotels adopt.) It’s a pity because the rooms, like the hotel, are generally smartly turned out and the staff are efficient and friendly. Dinner at a fixed price of £29.95 is ok but not memorable. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and it’s a good one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marine Hotel; City: Whitstable Kent England; Review: With friends, we booked two rooms for one night in late October. The entire hotel was refurbished in early 2013 so everything is fresh and up-to-date. We thought our superior seaview rooms were great value -- comfortable, spacious, and breakfast included. There are plenty of agreeable public spaces -- for a drink, for dinner or for breakfast. The staff were, without exception, friendly and helpful. Situated a couple of miles from Whitstable harbour, this hotel is best suited to guests who come by car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Palacio Carvajal Giron; City: Plasencia Province of Caceres Extremadura; Review: This historical building in the heart of the old city has been transformed into a contemporary, elegant and comfortable hotel. Our three night stay qualified us for the "long stay discount" and made our superior room with breakfast excellent value. The generously-sized room looked out over the plaza (but not a sound disturbed our sleep). A massive stone staircase takes you up to the first floor; then through a tiled terrace and a beautifully furnished salon to reach the room. Breakfast is served in the atrium courtyard, which also provides the perfect setting for an evening drink. There is also a restaurant, where we had an excellent dinner one night. Don't miss the Pluma Iberica. There are plenty of other places to eat just a few steps away. Staff are always there when you need them and invariably helpful and friendly. One word of warning -- if you arrive by car, you have to drive into what is signposted as a restricted zone. If you don't realise this, you will drive around in circles following the signs for the hotel. There are also only a few parking spots at the hotel, but there is another carpark nearby. There is a charge, either way. Once at the hotel, everything you could wish is within easy walking distance and you'll find Plasencia an enjoyable city to explore. And on Tuesday mornings there is a fantastic market in the Plaza Mayor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hotel Des Francs; City: Soissons Aisne Hauts de France; Review: We stayed here one night en route back to Calais & the UK. Best Western Plus are reliably comfortable and up-to-date business hotels, and Hotel des Francs is no exception. It was excellent value, perhaps because Soissons is not a main tourist destination. Our dinner was very good, but be careful or you could spend a fortune on the wine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 250 Main Hotel; City: Rockland Maine; Review: Main Street, Rockland isn’t much to look at, especially the dustier end where you’ll find 250 Main. It’s a new build hotel that’s not that much to look at, either, from the outside. But there’s plenty to like inside, especially for those not keen on the faux Victorian frumpiness that dominates New England accommodation. The lobby is sleek, comfortable and light-filled. There are very welcome touches – like the generous free breakfast and the complementary glass of wine, which you are welcome to imbibe either in the chic lobby or up on the rooftop deck with its fantastic views. Everywhere – in the lobby and on every floor – there is top quality art by Maine-based artists. Rooms are well kitted out – all the latest in terms of comfortable beds, sleek linen and a sumptuous bathroom. Only one word of caution – the balcony rooms have the best views but are also on the street side, so may be noisy. You might also hear the water running when the guest upstairs takes their morning shower. As it turns out, Rockland has a lot to offer. If you’re stopping there and are looking for contemporary accommodation, 250 Main is a great choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Press Hotel Autograph Collection; City: Portland Maine; Review: The Press Hotel has a lot going for it. The people who work there are as friendly and as helpful as you could hope to find. They give good, impartial advice and don’t just push their own restaurant or services. As a matter of course they help first-timers to Portland make the most of their visit to a city that has a lot of offer. There are bicycles available free of charge, and all those lighthouses beckoning you to visit. The hotel looks great. Recently reopened, the cleverly updated décor makes the most of the building’s 1920’s heyday as the headquarters of the city newspaper. The typewriter and typeface theme is a treat. The ancient manual typewriters in the lobby bar are a sure-fire draw for every generation. The beds are ever so comfortable, the pillows big and accommodating, the duvet billowy. The stylish night light in the bathroom is a great idea –why doesn’t every hotel save their guests from fumbling around in an unfamiliar room? All the mod cons are there, from the radio with Bluetooth and USB ports to the Keurig coffee machine. The bathroom is big, with plenty of counter space. Construction is solid – you will not hear a sound from the street or be disturbed by the least whisper from the lifts or any of the other rooms. There is only one drawback – the rooms themselves are very small. We paid a premium for one of the deluxe rooms described as the one to choose to “give yourself a little extra space.” When we walked in, we thought we’d been shown the wrong room. There wasn’t even room for a suitcase, except on top of the desk. Very hard to imagine how the regular rooms could possibly be any smaller. So it was all very stylish but we didn’t feel that we got what we paid for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kentisbury Grange Hotel; City: Kentisbury Exmoor National Park England; Review: Kentisbury Grange is a beautiful property. Rooms in the Grange are spacious, comfortable and stylish. A stay is very good value, with breakfast included. Certainly take advantage of the restaurant and have dinner there,too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country House Villadorata; City: Noto Province of Syracuse Sicily; Review: If you're not on GPS, it can be difficult to find the hotel. It's quite close to Noto, but there's only a tiny sign on the turn-off from the main road. Only a more expensive Superior room was available when we stayed -- these are spacious, very comfortable and in a pavilion with its own terrace a short distance from the main building. Don't know what the difference is between these and standard rooms. Very nice pool area, and lovely views across the countryside. Generous breakfast. All mod cons. Ben will provide plenty of good advice about where to go, restaurants in town, etc. There is not really a lounge area, but you probably won't miss it. Hotel is very well situated in an area with lots to offer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Helen Browning s Royal Oak; City: Swindon Wiltshire England; Review: The rooms, newly carved out of a former pub, have a clean and contemporary look even while giving a nod to the organic farm that is the basis for the enterprise. There is plenty of texture and imaginative use of materials. Our room wasn’t big (and the shower was snug), but they’re comfortable. You’re invited to wallow in the Wallow, the shared space on the ground floor with folding glass doors looking on to the courtyard, comfy sofas, games, and milk in the fridge. Linking the rooms and the main Royal Oak pub are the grassy expanse with the chickens and their coop, lovely garden and back deck of the Royal Oak. So many nice places to have a drink. You can count on good food in the restaurant, with enough change in the menu that you won’t mind eating there more than once during your stay. The Royal Oak bills itself as a safe space for Remainers, and it’s a very international team there. Good humour and a bit of banter seem to be held in high regard; it’s relaxed and friendly – the kind of place where you’re just glad to be. Walk out the front door of the Royal Oak and you can be striding across the Ridgeway walk, with plenty of other walks nearby; a positive glut of thatched roofs and charming villages; and fascinating places like Avebury not too far away. We’ll definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vander Urbani Resort a Member of Design Hotels; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: Ultra-modern hotel with restaurant, bar, riverside terrace and rooftop terrace with pool in the pedestrianized area of the old city. It's a narrow building, so the rooms are rather narrow and the loos a bit odd: long and narrow with a glass divider and curtain from the bedroom. Super-comfortable bed. Very good breakfast; very good restaurant; great team of people who work there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: San Giorgio Hotel; City: Tremezzina Lake Como Lombardy; Review: This is an old-fashioned hotel, but in a charming way. Right on the lake and harking back to a time when you came to a hotel for an entire season, there are generous public spaces -- the lawns and gardens, with plenty of lounge chairs, games room, reading room and lakeview lounge as well as dining room (where the waitresses still wear black dresses with white aprons). There is even a tennis court. You can find a spot to suit you, whatever your mood and whatever the weather. A tiled vestibule with plenty of space for coats and boots leads into the large lake view rooms. There you will find wardrobe and dresser as well as overstuffed armchairs and well a balconies with its own table and chairs. The bathrooms are big, with plenty of hooks and shelves to make yourself at home. Built in the 1920s and owned by the same family for four generations, you are in very good hands at the San Giorgio. It's well suited to couples or families of all ages. Just a few steps along the lake brings you to the older part of Lenno, sheltered from the main road, where you'll find restaurants and, on Tuesdays, quite a large market. A few steps further on and you're at the beautiful gardens of Villa Barbaniello. The ferry or a short drive will take you to Villa Carlotta, or over to Bellagio, a major resort town and home to both the Melzi and Serbelloni gardens. This is also great country for walkers. Don't worry that you can't book through TripAdviser or their online partners. Go directly to the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot, #1); Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: It was a really good read, I was convinced of who the villains were at the beginning, but A.C was really great at making me doubt myself. Good read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elegance of the Hedgehog; Author: Muriel Barbery; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Words cannot begin to describe the exquisite pleasure of reading this literary masterpiece. The elegance of the hedgehog is an elegant fable, a must read for everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Glimpse of Stocking; Author: Elizabeth Gage; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Read and loved this book a long time ago. I would love to get my hands on it and read it again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rich and the Mighty; Author: Vera Cowie; Genres: fiction; Review: I read the book a long time ago and I loved it. Its full of intrigue, a mystery that only gets solved at the end and of course a very passionate romance. I still remember almost all the characters. I would gladly read it again if I could find it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Definitely one of the best books I read last year. Fast-paced and intensely engaging. I couldn't put it down. The atmosphere is sometimes gothic tending towards horror. Exciting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I have read this book about a hundred times. I love it! "In vain I have struggled. This will not do." . . . . . . oh! be still, my beating heart!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Definitely in my top five best books of all time. Its one of those books that make me want to be a writer with all my heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre; Author: Charlotte Bronte; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Ah Jane! the only thing I can say is that I love every page of this book. thinking about it, many modern romances are based on this book. the scene in the garden in 'the sound of music' when the captain tells Maria he loves her is like a direct lift from this novel!... anyway, I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angela's Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1); Author: Frank McCourt; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Frank McCourt made me laugh and cry with this story of childhood, poverty and hardship.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride; Author: William Goldman; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really liked the book. I think the movie is just the same though,not better. It feels like you're reading the book anyway. Maybe because William Goldman also wrote the screenplay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stardust; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Seriously, the movie was far, far, better than the book!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book does not need another review. I just had to say though that I am one of those people who have become so obsessed with the Song of Ice and Fire series, that everything else we do is just to pass the time till the next book comes out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Yes It was great, really great, so now can we have The Winds of Winter..... Please... please.. please.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juliet, Naked; Author: Nick Hornby; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I'd read anything written by Nick Hornby. My first Nick Hornby was 'About A Boy' which I read because I had seen the movie and then loved much more than the movie. After that I read 'A long Way Down' which was hilarious but touching. However, the one that really made me a Nick Hornby aficionado was 'High Fidelity'. What a book! It made me happy, sad, nostalgic and amused at the same time. I was so sorry when it ended. 'Juliet Naked' is something different, but isn't Nick Hornby always different. The book begins with a visit to a toilet in Minneapolis! Of course it's not just any toilet, it is the toilet from which Tucker Crowe, The Rock singer, emerged twenty years ago, and mysteriously retired from music. And it's not just any visit either, it is well, all the way from England. The book is about Tucker Crowe, a fictional has-been rock singer/songwriter who has been all but forgotten, best known (by a very few people it seems) for his one good album, 'Juliet', which tells the story of a doomed relationship from the first song 'And You Are?' to the last 'You and Your Perfect Life' and which is generally accepted to be a chronicle of Tucker's own doomed relationship with Julie Beatty, a beautiful former model and socialite who left her husband to have an affair with Tucker, and eventually left Tucker to return to her husband. The album was critically acclaimed as a classic breakup album. 'Juliet Naked' is also about Duncan, a teacher and writer who is obsessed with Tucker Crowe and Annie, his longsuffering girlfriend of fifteen years. Duncan runs a blog about Tucker Crowe where the other 'crowologists' come together to talk about Tucker and his music. Annie is not as crazy about Tucker as Duncan is, but she likes 'Juliet' the album. She has accepted that Tucker Crowe is a part of Duncan and therefore a part of their relationship. She wonders about she and Duncan's relationship, which they seem to have fallen into due to like temperaments and mutual friends, she wonders if they will ever reach a new level of commitment, she longs for a child and questions the passionless, childless, stagnant nature of their relationship. The plot is centred on 'Juliet Naked', the first album from Tucker Crowe in twenty odd years which is a collection of the songs in 'Juliet' in their raw un-doctored form. Annie hates it, Duncan loves it and raves about it in his blog actually claiming that it is better even than 'Juliet', Annie then writes a review of her own in which she airs her opinion of the 'Juliet' being much better, and then Tucker Crowe writes to her. At first she can't believe that it is the real Tucker Crowe who, as it happens, hasn't been seen or heard from in over twenty years. But it is him and he just wanted to say that he appreciated her review. They start to correspond, the former singer/songwriter who as it turns out never; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch; Author: Nick Hornby; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: How does one begin to describe 'Fever Pitch' by Nick Hornby? It is popularly called a football memoir and it is that. It is also about obsessive football fandom, about Arsenal football club, about a fan's relationship with club football and how it can affect and define his other relationships, and about a man's life as it was affected by football and other things. To someone who has never been a die-hard fan of any club, 'Fever Pitch' opened a door to understanding what it is all about, The emotion, the fear, the suspense and the heartbreak. For someone like me it awakens memories, memories of falling in love with Arsenal when Kanu Nwankwo played there with Thierry Henry and Patrick Vierra. With Manchester United because of David Beckham, Solskjaer and Van Nistelrooy. Loving Real Maldrid and dreaming of marrying Raul Gonzalez, getting my heart broken every time Oliver Kahn of Bayern Munich made a save against any team I loved... I really hated that guy. All that was about ten years ago, in those ten years I have grown away from football and aside from allowing the Nigerian team to play merry hell with my heart every four years and then break it without regret. I am hardly interested anymore. I still love the game, there's no sport in which full grown men move in that skilful, graceful and almost dancelike way to get a ball past an opposing player, a goalie and into the net. Every football fan should read 'Fever Pitch', more than that every Arsenal fan should read 'Fever Pitch' because Nick Hornby is not just a football fan he is an Arsenal fan who uses his book to provide an insight into many of the things we finds strange about Arsenal fans, the love for their club that never dies despite the series of disappointments amongst other things. After reading this book it no longer seems strange to me that someone would define his life by the football season, remember goals from years ago or relate every memory with what was happening in football at the time. How can it, Nick Hornby himself once ignored his girlfriend when she fainted during a match, allowing her friend take her to the hospital and waiting until the game was over to even think about her. I particularly enjoyed the way Nick Hornby describes the game, an excerpt from the book, unarguably one of the best sections goes like this. "Absurdly, I haven't yet got around to saying that football is a wonderful sport, but of course it is. Goals have a rarity value that points and runs and sets do not, and so there will always be that thrill, the thrill of seeing someone do something that can only be done three or four times in a whole game if you are lucky, not at all if you are not. And I love the pace of it, it's lack of formula; and I love the way that small men can destroy big men in a way that they can't; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The House of Mirth; Author: Edith Wharton; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book, but it broke my heart. Even a year after reading it I still think of Lily Bart and I feel so sad. Edith Wharton, of course is a genius. She captured that New York society so well, because she lived in it and also because she had keen powers of observation. I've not been able to work up the courage to read the Age of Innocence and Ethan Frome, but I will, when I get over Lily Bart.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Let Me Go; Author: Kazuo Ishiguro; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It is almost too difficult to describe the intense allure of this book. I will never forget it. It will never let me go. It's not just the story, nor the way it's written, or the characters, it is the way the book roused my feelings, made me curious, anxious, desperate and unbelieving, by telling a story through characters who were all the opposite of the riotous emotions I was feeling. They are calm, stoic, accepting and unrebelling. What is such an extraordinary story to me, is just ordinary life to them. The book begins with the narrator, Kathy H, who tells us that she is a carer, who would soon become a donor. What do those terms mean, we are not told, many more terms come up, donations, guardians, completion, normals, but we are never directly told what they mean. Like one of the Guardians says in the course of the book, we are told, but not told. The writer tells what is happening,and what has happened, shows us Kathy's life and the events which have shaped her, from her growing up years in Hailsham, which is like a boarding school but is not, her relationships with Ruth, the stubborn one, Tommy D, the boy with the temper, and her own thoughtful and observant self. Yet to learn anything, we have to read between the lines, desperately trying too glean every bit of information we can, trying to discover a truth, which we suspect to be awful. And the truth is awful, and painful and sad. Sadder still is the unquestioning acceptance of that truth to the ultimate end and sacrifice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Name Only; Author: Barbara Wilkins; Genres: romance; Review: In Name Only is about Beth Carol Barnes, the daughter of a wealthy business magnate, who runs away to Hollywood from the small town in which she grew up, when she becomes pregnant from an affair with a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. In Hollywood she falls into the bad hands of the man she eventually marries, who forces her to act in a pornographic movie, prostitute herself, etc. but she still retains her innocence (or stupidity), somehow. Her child, Raleigh Barnes, becomes one of the greatest child stars who has ever lived in Hollywood, until tragedy strikes. But all is not as it seems. This book exposes a lot of the decay in Hollywood, kind of like Olivia Goldsmiths's Flavor of the Month The ending of this book, is glorious. I have read it so many times and my copy is now a tattered mess.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi; Author: Yann Martel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is sublime. This is a beautiful work of fiction. With every page of exquisite writing, Yann Martel unveils page after page of an extraordinary and powerful story. The life of Pi begins with the writer, he is travelling through India, unable to write and getting disillusioned with the book he has been writing. A chance encounter with an Indian called Francis Adirubasamy, sends him to Canada to find 'A Story that would make him believe in God.' Pi's story. And what a story it is. Pi, named after a swimming pool in France, the Piscine Molitor, is now a Zoologist living in Canada, but he takes us through his rich childhood in a little town in India called Pondicherry, where his family owned and ran a zoo. With beautiful imagery he describes life in the Pondicherry zoo, the animals and the impressions they have on a young boy. He tells us about life with his family, his book loving mother, serious father and cricket playing brother Ravi. There is a lot of humour, as he tells us how in a moment of rebellion he decides on a nickname, Pi, a lot better than Piscine, or pissing as he has been called in school. There is also a lot about religion, as Pi falls in love with Hinduism, Christianity and Islam in turn, seeing only what is beautiful and inspiring about each religion. This beginning part reads like a coming of age story. The chapters are alternated between Pi and the writer. Some are narrated by Pi, others by the writer as he tells us about Pi's life in Canada, as they meets to discuss the story. It creates an impression that this is not a work of fiction at all, but a true story. It feels that way. It felt that way to me. The second part of the story sees Pi's father become disillusioned with the 'new India'. Pi's family decides to leave Pondicherry to immigrate to Canada. They are transporting many of the animals from the zoo. The voyage isn't very eventful until Pi finds himself stranded on a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific, with a spotted Hyena, a Giraffe, an Orang-utan and a Tiger. From this point it is practically impossible to put down the book for any reason, Pi's fear and desperation is palpable, every moment is dangerous, the predators in the lifeboat, the sharks in the water.... And yet Pi survives day after day... and he never loses his faith in God. This is not just a story about Pi, it's a story about survival, nature, relationships and the struggle between our human and animal nature. It's about extraordinary situations and extraordinary relationships, it's about loss and grief and happy endings. It's about alphas and omegas and dominance. It's about belief and faith and how what we believe helps us cope with the situations in which we find ourselves. It's about the beauty and grace of life and nature, and about a magnificent full grown adult male Bengal Tiger. I would gladly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unwanted Wife (Unwanted, #1); Author: Natasha Anders; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really loved it! It had been on the best-seller lists for a while before I finally got it. I wish I had bought it sooner, it was worth the money and more. The story is very emotional and had me almost in tears at many points. Tessa is such a likeable heroine and you cant help feeling for her. Sandro is so hateful at the beginning, but it's easy to forgive him when you see why he acted the way he did. I would have given it five stars but I feel some more work should have been done on the editing, so it doesn't read as if the author was talking non-stop, as if in a hurry. (more commas and periods, I think). and there were some cliched statements and repetitions. But the story and characters were great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taken (Elvis Cole, #15; Joe Pike, #4); Author: Robert Crais; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I had never read any books by Robert Crais before I picked up this one. I was hooked from the beginning to the end.... and extremely scared that it wouldn't end well. Somewhere in the desert lies the wreckage of a plane, which crashed years ago bringing drugs into the United States. Across the border in Mexico, hundreds have paid all they have to a cartel so they can be smuggled into the USA, and a 'coyote' makes plans to drop them off at the site of the crashed air plane. In the US, a renegade coyote turned 'Bajadore' plans to steal the cargo of immigrants for ransom and kill them when their families can no longer pay. Right before the drop a young honor student shows her boyfriend the site near a crashed plane in the desert where her mother was dropped off from Mexico, many years ago. Caught up in the drop and the violent hijack that follows, they are pulled into a world of the most evil and criminal people they could have ever imagined and the would-be immigrants who are their prey. While they face torture and imminent death, a private investigator and two ex-marines have to pull out all the stops to find them and bring them back home before it is too late.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pact; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I picked up this book even though I had never read anything by the author before. I had seen the movie of 'my Sister's Keeper' and even though I have read enough books and seen enough movies to know they are not usually the same thing, I thought it might be a nice experience to actually read her work. My first fear was that it might be a long novel. My kindle 3G doesn't show the number of pages and it was at 1% for a really long time but by the time I had finished reading the first page, I already liked the tone of the book. It starts with two couples having dinner together, a tradition they've had for years, they've been friends for many years and know each other quite well, I found myself wondering if it was going to be like a book by some Australian writer I had read not long ago, where one of the wives has an affair with the other husband. I hoped not, even though I had enjoyed that book very much. But that wasn't it. The Pact is a book about love, about death, about friendship and about the power of the truth. It's about expectations, and pressure, and the confusion of what one should feel versus what they actually feel. It's about secrets and shame and the way sexual abuse, no matter how fleeting, can change a life. It's a sad book in many ways. A girl is dead, the boy who may have loved her most in the world, who has known her since she was a baby, who lives right next door, whose parents are best friends with her parents, who is her first and only boyfriend, may also be the one who killed her. Two families who have always been close are torn apart. A mothers grief turns to hatred and a desire for revenge, a young boy experiences the helplessness of prison, everybody suffers. But in the midst of all that suffering, Jodi Picoult uses flashbacks to describe scenes of happiness, closeness and intimacy which alternately lift the readers spirits and plunge them into sorrow for what has been lost. I loved it so much I couldn't stop reading it, which explains why I finished it after just one day. I had a few tears at the end. It was a great book and I would recommend it without reservation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Say You're One of Them; Author: Uwem Akpan; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Say You're One of Them is a hard read, and very unsettling. While the writer's style is interesting, rough but truthful, it's hard to imagine some of the things the main characters, children, go through. Hard to believe, too. There were times I almost stopped reading. It's impossible to shake the feeling of dread that something awful is going to happen at the next page turn, and awful things happen, in all the stories. One wants to dismiss this as the 'poverty porn' African writers love to produce, to confirm the western idea of what life in Africa is. Where are the children like me and the hundreds of people I know who are also African? But then again, awful things do happen in Africa, and refusing to tell the stories of those things is as disingenuous as concentrating only on them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Well this is a book I should have read a long time ago, but I am still glad I finally read it.... even after seeing the movie. It is an interesting book, in the vein of the LOTR series, with an assortment of beautiful and well crafted characters, interesting adventures and truly dangerous situations. It never quite captures the same high level of drama as the movies..(this is the same for all the LOTR BOOK.) but then I guess Tolkien narrative style was less for drama and action.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Crocus; Author: Laila Ibrahim; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Laila Ibrahim's Yellow Crocus was a pleasure to read. The lyrical story telling and the interesting subject matter had me hooked from the beginning. It is the story of two people, a black slave, Mattie, who in the mid - 1800s, is brought to the big house to be a wet nurse for the new daughter of the plantation owner, and Lisbeth the baby who would grow to love Mattie so much, more than her own mother. It is often sad, as we follow their lives, especially Mattie's. Lisbeth grows into a lovely young woman, who struggles with either becoming the good person Mattie has taught her to be or taking her place in the society that sees slaves as property. It is a beautiful story, and a great reading experience. I totally recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After the Fall; Author: Kylie Ladd; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This book is heartbreaking. I kept thinking about it long after I'd read it. It is sad, it makes me sad. A woman cheats on her husband with a family friend, their affair is passionate and despite the fact that they are both married, it seems to be true love. But everything soon comes crashing down as the lives of both couples are torn apart by the discovery of the affair. It is a good read. You will ask yourself a lot of questions, like, should marriage ever stand in the way of true love?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thieves of Manhattan; Author: Adam Langer; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: How does an unknown, nondescript and unsuccessful writer become the main character in a real life, old-fashioned, crime adventure in modern day New York City? and not just any adventure but one full of suspense, intrigue and reeking of danger. Ian Minot is a struggling short story writer from Indiana, living on his paltry inheritance from his father, almost broke, unsuccessful at publishing his stories, trapped in a wearisome job as a barista in a Manhattan cafe and soon to lose his brilliant girlfriend, the beautiful Romanian writer Anya. Ian worries, about losing Anya, about his inheritance running out and about never making it as a writer. His stories are too small he has been told, what else can his stories be when all he has to draw upon is the small life he has lived. He watches as around him success comes to others; to Anya, whose stories of pain and hardship in Romania capture hearts all around and Blade Markham, whose seemingly implausibly violent yet tremendously sucessful memoir, Blade by Blade is, to Ian, "a bogus pile of crap" Ian's worse fears soon come to pass as he loses his girlfriend, first to the arrogant agent who had previously sent him the "most perfunctory, condescending and offensive rejection letter" he had ever received and then to Blade Markham. He realises that even his best efforts at writing seem to be going nowhere. At this low point he accepts an offer from mysterious former editor Jed Roth to pass off an old action adventure novel as a memoir so as to expose the fakes in the publishing world. What appears to be a strange contract soon turns into a deadly adventure as the action packed life Ian has published soon really becomes his own. Nobody is who they seem to be, not Anya and least of all Jed Roth. With Ian's life in danger from the very villains who seem to have come alive from the pages of his book, he takes us along as he runs for his life The Thieves of Manhattan is Adam Langer's fourth novel. Throughout the book Langer has you searching your memory for the sources of the remarkable terms from popular literature with which he describes ordinary things; a Canino is a gun, a Cheshire is a gleeful mischievous smile, Franzens are stylish eyeglasses, a Gogol is an overcoat, a Highsmith is a train and a Golightly is a slim elegant cocktail dress....... my best is Salinger, which means to live in seclusion like the reclusive author of 'The Catcher In The Rye" J.D. Salinger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence, #1); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Can two kids with deep emotional scars fall in love? And can they be happy? Callie was a beautiful and happy child until everything changed when she was twelve. Then she hacked off her hair and wore the baggiest clothes she could find, causing her loved ones to worry about her and others, less kind and loving, to make fun of her. She has no friends and doesn't want any. But when she witnesses Kayden Owens, the high school football star and her one time crush being physically abused by his father, she steps in to save him. Kayden doesn't even really know Callie, he can't understand why she didn't just walk away as everybody does, he wants to thank her, but he doesn't know how to. So when he sees her again a few months later in college, she is a different Callie, a beautiful Callie, minus the baggy clothes and chopped off hair. He knows he wants to get to know her, to let how know how grateful he is for that one time, but he is afraid of exposing her to his scarred life. Callie has her own scars too, and it is hard to trust anyone, but she finds herself trusting Kayden more and more and wanting to be closer to him, but can she trust him enough to tell him her secret? The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden is a truly beautiful story. The kids are so sad, and it is painful. It hurts to see a parent harming instead of protecting their child and other people turning a blind eye. Callie is the kind of character you just want to heal, to protect. I found myself wishing her mother was more of a lioness and had found out what happened and made the culprit pay. It's really heart lifting to read as they both learn to heal each other little by little. The book ends in a cliff-hanger. I will be buying the sequel as soon as it is published.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drawings in Sand; Author: Yvonne Spence; Genres: fiction; Review: This is an wonderful, inspiring and engaging book. The main character is one of the best I have had the good fortune to read about this year. In present day Scotland, Stella Noble is a single mother. She is also an alcoholic, who drinks herself into a stupor every now and then. She is an emotional wreck who constantly puts herself down, endures a bad relationship with the verbally abusive, beer drinking and jobless Macklin, allows her 'best friend' and work colleague Judy to walk all over her, makes a mess of things at work, terrifies her little daughter Kirsty when she is drunk and hates herself for every bit of it in the morning. She knows that she needs to change, but in her own words, she 'hasn't got the will power', so she convinces herself that she is useless, she drinks, and picks fights with her daughter's father Ross, the 'perfect' father who is trying to 'catch her out' for being a bad mother so that he can take Kirsty away forever. In between, she remembers her own childhood, her verbally abusive mother, her drunken father, her perfect older sister and the basement of their house, where she used to hide as a little girl with a painting of a woman and a baby for company, a woman she used to wish was her mother. As her life spirals out of control, Stella must make a decision, whether to continue her descent into alcoholism, or to take control of her life and be a better mother to her daughter. With a little help, she starts to see things a little differently as she undertakes a difficult journey of self-discovery, and starts to put her life back together. Yvonne Spence has crafted an amazing character with Stella Noble. She is complicated and yet easy to understand. You want to judge her for the way she keeps ruining herself, the way she keeps listening to people like Judy and Macklin, the way she jumps to conclusions, the way she keeps being afraid to make her own decisions, and yet you want to help her, to make her see herself as good and lovable. Her journey towards redemption is one that would be inspiring for everyone who has ever dealt with alcoholism and low self-esteem, and engaging for anyone who just likes a good book. The other characters are also very well fleshed out. There is Macklin the boyfriend who we hate, Stella's mother Grace Noble, who we come to understand, her brother Sam, her lovely, lovely daughter Kirsty, Granny Noble, the drunken surgeon Philip Noble, sad Moira with two sons, whose husband has left her for another woman, Judy who deals with her own self esteem problems by always wanting to be the centre of attention, Mrs Firth, Ross and all the others. This is a five star work. The story, the content, the characters are all five star material. However it requires a little more formatting so that it reads well on kindle (especially the part with Sam Noble's poems.), which; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Christmas; Author: Debbie Macomber; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: It was okay. Cassie wants a perfect Christmas with a perfect husband, so she hires a professional matchmaker, Dr. Simon Dodson, to find her a husband for thirty thousand dollars. Things seem to be going well until she starts to have feelings for Simon, a couple of unplanned kisses later, she knows she is in love with him. My first grouse with this book is that Cassie would just not shut up, was it supposed to make her seem charming? As far as I am concerned when you pay someone 30k to do a job for you, you shut up and let him do it. Secondly, I don't really know why they have fallen in love at the end. I couldn't sense any emotions and feelings growing in stages as they normally should. It was enjoyable at times, the neighbors are funny, the charity and Santa Claus tasks were also entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vain (The Seven Deadly, #1); Author: Fisher Amelie; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: When we meet Sophie Price, the rich, spoiled, beautiful and manipulative heroine of this wonderful book, she is snorting cocaine! What kind of heroine snorts cocaine? In the same chapter, she tries to seduce a friend's boyfriend and a police officer soon after. But that's just first impressions, Sophie may be a bitch, but she is a product of the world she lives in, and as we get to know her, we find ourselves beginning to understand why she is the way she is. I don't want to give away too much, but this book is a must-read. Sophie's journey to find and love herself with the help of the most sexy African in YA fiction (I think) Ian 'Dingane' Anderson, is real and inspiring. This book is sweet, and sensitive and sexy and touching all at the same time. I hope Spencer gets his own book sometime soon, he was one of my favourite characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1984; Author: George Orwell; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is an excellent book by a master storyteller. At this moment I am just in complete awe of George Orwell. 1984 is set in London in a dystopian future, where London is located in Oceania, one of three political entities. the others are Eurasia and Eastasia, and Oceania is constantly at war with one or the other. Oceania is ruled by an entity known as Big Brother, who is always watching and listening - through telescreens and hidden microphones. Every citizen is required to be unquestioningly loyal to Big Brother. This requires obeying, and believing without question, anything Big Brother says. Society is a mass of collective thought and agreement, and any dissent is punishable by 'vaporisation'. The main protagonist is Winston, a thirty something year old man with vague memories of how things used to be. He is a member of the outer party (which is lower than the inner party, but higher than the lowest class - the proletariat, known as the 'Proles') The novel follows Winston's willful descent into dissent. He cannot speak out his doubts, as anybody can betray you, so in a corner of his house hidden from the telescreen, he writes them in a diary. He falls in love (this is severly discouraged) and is determined that, if there is anyway for him to undermine the Party - perhaps by joining the elusive 'Brotherhood' - he will. Thsi novel takes place almost entirely in Winston's mind. The powerful images and ideas of such a society are shown to us through Winston's thoughts and memories. It is these images and ideas that drive the book. That such a world can exist, that people can willingly, without question surrender their minds, and beliefs in a way that is so illogical, it's almost impossible to comprehend, that is what interests, and horrifies us. I suppose that this book was another of George Orwell's indictments of Soviet Russia, and it seems to tie in with a lot of what i've read about that period of Russia's history, but it also has some elements that are eerily similar to life in the present.... that's the most scary thing about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grapes of Wrath; Author: John Steinbeck; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Oh God! This book left me speechless. Especially the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instructing an Heiress (Cinderella Heiresses, #2); Author: Judy Teel; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A quick and enjoyable romance. CK Kazner is a hardworking CEO, who manages her family's business, when her grandfather mandates her to marry or lose the company she loves, she enlists the help of her womanizing best friend Ryan Anderson to help her find the siren within herself. Ryan knows women, and he knows whats attractive to men, so he's perfect for the job. only when he begins to see how much of a siren CK (watch out for the full meaning of CK) really is, he isn't willing to let anybody else have her. It's a really sweet book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schrodinger's Telephone; Author: Marion Stein; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I liked this story, but it's hard to write a review for a book that's so different from whats usually available. Lizzie is convinced that she received a call from her husband almost an hour after he was fatally stabbed on his way home from work. what follows is a descent into what everybody sees as insanity, as she is convinced that somewhere in another dimension, her husband is still alive. This book is not for everyone. It's for people who can enjoy a good story no matter what the genre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Tame A Dragon (The Reluctant Bride Collection, #2); Author: Megan Bryce; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: It was entertaining. The heroine is very intelligent and spirited, and she is very much on top of any situation that arises. I liked that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Americanah; Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: In Nigeria, we are brought up on foreign movies, sitcoms and TV shows, foreign books and foreign news. We know how English should be spoken, and many of us who bother to read a lot are very familiar with the colloquialisms of the west. This is perhaps why we do not recognize how much we miss our own particularly Nigerian way of expression in the literature we read. It is perhaps why, when we read a phrase that is essentially Nigerian, in a novel like Americanah... "Tina-Tina, how now?" "Why are you looking like a mumu?" "How will you cope/how are you coping?"... All of them, familiar Nigerian modes of speech, we are infinitely grateful. I am probably biased towards this novel, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, not only because Adichie's first novel, Purple Hibiscus, which I read as a very young girl, awoke in me the possibility of good writing and beautiful prose by a Nigerian like me, but because of the familiarity of the book. It's like the word Americanah, such a Nigerian word, used to describe someone who had lived abroad for so long, they no longer understand the nuances of being Nigerian. They use American swearwords, or complain that the fries at KFC Onikan are limp, even though you see nothing wrong with them. This is when you turn to someone who understands and say, (No mind am, na Americanah), Don't mind him, he is an Americanah. Adichie's latest follows Ifemelu, a bright, sharp and observant girl, from her early years in 1990's Nigeria to a life in America where, after the first rude shocks of culture change in a new world where 'fat' is a bad word and not merely a statement of fact, where colour is such a big issue that it can rule people's lives, and where everything is different, she slowly and surely starts to become an Americanah. In Americanah, Ifemelu observes, and we are informed by her observations, she converses and we see her character, she remembers, and in her memories we see a rich story that begins in Lagos, journeys through the cities of America, and gains a body that is beautiful to savour. It is through Ifemelu's observations that we experience what Americanah is about. Hair. Specifically Black/African hair. Why do black women hide their hair? Would Beyonce ever allow the world to see her hair the way it really is, or would Michelle Obama? These are the questions Ifemelu asks in her blog, where after having lived in the United States for a long time, she broaches issues of race, hair and life in America from the eyes of a 'Non-American Black'. We experience race. Kimberley, the white woman who uses beautiful as a word to describe 'black', because for whichever reason, black is a word that should be said as little as possible. Kurt, to whom Ifemelu's race means nothing, and Blaine, the Black American Yale professor, whose influence, in my opinion, would be the biggest in turning Ifemelu's observations from the disinterested and amused observation of a 'Non-American; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back; Author: Sariah Wilson; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought this book was fun and enjoyable. I liked Mattie, she was fierce, even if she didn't know it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Pure genius.... Sometimes you read a book and you understand what the fuss was all about. On the morning of their fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne's wife Amy dissappears. In their house there are signs of a violent struggle. In Nick's own words, we learn that all was not well with their marriage. From Amy's diary, we learn that she's tried to be a good wife but Nick, after losing his job as a writer in New York and moving them to Missouri (even though she, a native New Yorker wasnt eager about the move) doesnt appreciate her efforts. Did Nick kill his wife? That's the question the police, the public, and even the readers are asking. Things are more complicated though. Amy is not just Amy Dunne, she is Amazing Amy, the inspiration for a series of children' books her parents wrote all through her growing up years. She's been a little famous her whole life, not to talk of rich and beautiful. She's also been the victim of stalkers, people obssessed with her to the extent that they want to be her. Did someone else kill her then? There are other possibilities. The yearly treasure hunt Amy sends Nick on whenever their anniversary comes around, treasure hunts he usually fails at, often failing to remember the things she loves most about their marriage. She's set up a last treasure hunt before she dissappered, each solution containing the next clue. So is Amy waiting for Nick at the end of the treasure hunt? There's so many questions, so many twists and turns, and the ever present possibility of Nick, no saint by the way, in fact a very weak selfish man in my opinion, going to jail for the murder of his wife. I loved this book. The writing was perfect! it kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. Five stars!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Relentless (Shattered Hearts, #2); Author: Cassia Leo; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I loved this book! I loved the characters, Claire, Adam, Senia, even Cora. I loved how Claire and Adam's romance developed over the course of the book, I loved that he was patient and gentle with her. Claire has really had a hard life, and its hard not to feel so much for her. When I think of her, as a little girl, hiding in the nook between the fridge and the wall, I want to cry like the cop who found her. Adam is cool, I love him as a character, he is caring and has a good heart, but i suspect that with that temper of his, Cassia Leo is setting us up to leave him for Chris. I love Chris too *insert drool here* which is surprising, since piercings are not my thing. I love this way he goes "Don't talk to her like that." in defense of Claire, even though she is dating another man. I thought Adam was okay until i met him, now i just want to.... Yeah, I am fickle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Mending; Author: Elizabeth Berg; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was a really mature and engaging novel about life, love and family and how abuse can have lasting effects on people and their happiness, how we choose not to see the things we don't want to see, even/or especially as children. It's also about closure, forgiveness and moving on. I really liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thomas & January (Sleepless, #2); Author: Fisher Amelie; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I decided to read this book after reading Vain by the same author, I loved VAIN. I fell in love with January right away, I liked Thomas too. It was interesting how they started out hating each other, and slowly begin to like, respect and love each other. I think the book was too long, at a point i got tired and had to try hard to read till the end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Letting Go (The Truth, #2); Author: Leigh Talbert Moore; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I don't think I have all the words to describe how beautiful and wonderful this book is. When I purchased this teen romance I didn't expect such a beautiful, poignant and yet uplifting read. Ashley's life is perfect. She is a cheerleader, she is popular in school, her parents are well off, then everything unravels when her father dies and it feels like she can never be happy again. She meets Jordan, or notices him, his lockers has been next to hers forever, he is a nerd, but somehow as their friendship develops she realizes that perhaps he can help her heal. And then there's Colt, the bad boy who promises excitement. Does she really need to heal when she can explode? More than a teen romance, this is a story of self discovery. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Against the Wall (Against the Wall, #1); Author: Julie Prestsater; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Carver High. Teacher gets heart broken by boyfriend (also a teacher) who leaves her for bad girl (another teacher), She takes solace in friendship with crazy best friend (also a teacher) and the close guy friend who drinks just the right kind of beer. (Yeah he's also a teacher.) It's a very interesting year at Carver High.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Inconvenient Duchess (The Radwells #1); Author: Christine Merrill; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book is so precious..... I loved it. I got this free on Amazon a long time ago, I had it on my kindle for a while but I didn't read it because I'd read some really nasty historical romances and I didn't want to be put out again. This book was good, great actually. Marcus Radwell is just the right kind of Hero, hard-hearted until he is soft-hearted, brusque, until he is kind. Miranda was strong and sure of herself, I liked that. Plus she knew to stand her ground with a man that must have been very imposing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Not nearly as bad as the movie. This book was much better than I expected. I think i'll read the rest of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of You (Shattered Hearts, #3); Author: Cassia Leo; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: These books are called the Shattered Hearts Series for a reason, They will shatter your heart while you're reading them, (in a good, I cannot get enough of this book way), and then they will shatter your heart when you get to the end and you just can't help wanting more. I fell in love with Relentless, It was the best New Adult novel I had read in a while, naturally I couldn't wait for Pieces of You, and I wasn't disappointed at all. Pieces of You is raw and emotional, maybe even more so than Relentless. Claire has learned to be in love again, with Adam, but now Chris, her rock star ex-boyfriend is back, and he wants her back. Claire is loyal to Adam, but Chris has something she needs, he can help to provide a relationship with their baby, who she gave up for adoption. Adam would rather Chris disappeared, but he supports Claire because he loves her. At the end of Relentless, I was definitely Team Chris (I'm too old for teams but who cares?) but Pieces of You is Adam's book. I felt his confusion, hurt and helplessness. I totally understand some of the decisions he took, and I grew to love him a lot more than I did in the first book. Chris is great. It would be nice if he wasn't, and then we could all be sure Adam was the guy. But Chris is great, he loves Claire, there no doubt about that, and as far as he is concerned, Adam is not worthy of her, and since Adam doesn't always show his best side when he is around Chris, who can blame him? If you're going to read this book (and you should), get ready to feel a lot of emotions, crying has been reported by many....:) Pieces of You is a beautiful, five star novel. I cannot wait of the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1); Author: Tammara Webber; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Great read! I absolutely loved it. Jacqueline chooses to go to the same college with her high-school boyfriend, instead of pursuing her dreams, which makes it more painful when he breaks up with her so that he can sow his wild oats. As if that is not enough, she only narrowly escapes being raped by one of her ex's frat brothers. Luckily she is saved just in time by the sexy, tattooed Lucas, who also happens to be in her econ class, and smolders as a Barista behind the counter at the campus Starbucks. ................ Okay, I loved the Lucas/Landon confusion... and Lucas's story just broke my heart, seriously... soooo tragic. I love how the author subtly encourages women to learn to protect themselves, by weaving the self-defense thing into the story. I love how both the hero and heroine are very focused in their schoolwork, and still manage to have a well rounded life. (A's are great!).I also loooooove the romance, the slow build up of intimacy was something to enjoy. I will definitely be reading more of Tamara Weber.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bergdorf Blondes; Author: Plum Sykes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I read this book yesterday. I couldn't stop once I started. I haven't read such a funny book in a long time. Bergdorf Blondes reminded me of the first Chick-lit books I ever read, Tiffany Trott and Minty Malone and Come Together and all those other British classics, only it had the all-too-wonderful extra ingredient, New York! I loved every page! Park Avenue princesses with ridiculous concerns, who plot how to get the best out of a sample sale at Chanel, Front Row Girls, muses, waiting lists for designer handbags, fundraisers to save 'whatever' and such wonderful and extremely quotable quotes that I was laughing out loud almost every page. The protagonist, known throughout the book as 'Moi' is a British girl who wants to be American, she escapes England, and a very snobbish American mother who is desperate to marry her to the Earl next door (in spite of the Chair Affair, due to which the families are sworn enemies), and comes to New York where she lives the 'Champagne Bubble' life of a Bergdorf Blonde(although she is a brunette who went to Princeton) with her best friend, the quintessential New York Park Avenue Princess Julie Bergdorf. They search for fiances (not husbands), go to parties, lunches, foreign cities, get heartbroken, get wonderful facials, start book clubs, and finally find love. I thought the book was clever and hilarious..... I read many negative reviews, and they almost put me off reading what is actually the funniest book I've read in a long time. If you're going to go into this book judging fictional characters for being superficial, then this book is probably not for you. Maybe there are girls who fly around on private jets and think the most important thing in life is to be some fashion designer's muse, maybe that's superficial to you, but there's also someone who thinks you're superficial for having a gym membership when you could just maybe run to work. It takes all sorts to make a world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the King's Men; Author: Robert Penn Warren; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Between idealism and realism. Powerful book. Sometimes the language and writing style felt dated, but it was a good read nonetheless. A classic. Five stars; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born on a Tuesday; Author: Elnathan John; Genres: fiction; Review: With sweeping themes like poverty, mob violence, army brutality, religious indoctrination and intolerance, corruption and love, Elnathan John's debut novel is an ambitious story told in enchantingly simple language through the voice of our lovable protagonist, Dantala, who is equal parts, innocence, religious fervor, intelligence and youthful curiosity. Born on a Tuesday opens under a Kuka tree in Bayan Layi, a small town in Kaduna, in northern Nigeria. The boys under the tree smoke wee-wee (a hilarious slang for marijuana.) and boast about the number of people they've killed. They are almajiris - the street children of northern Nigeria, sent away from their homes for formal Quranic education, but more commonly known for begging and sometimes violence. Even in the first paragraph, in the unadorned language of the author, we first come in contact with a heartbreaking disregard for human life. For many of us who only know the north through the romanticized stories of authors like Cyprian Ekwensi, and more recently through news reports of carnage and gore, it is the latter that is soon confirmed, when the boys under the kuka tree are paid paltry amounts to unleash violence after an election. Dantala, who possesses an ability for self-knowledge and evaluation that seems to be absent from the other boys, takes part. He's not as eager as the others, sometimes expressing regret at the horrors he commits, but he takes part all the same, a loyal assistant to his mentor from under the tree, a local tough called Banda. The riots end with soldiers shooting into the crowds of rioters. Banda is killed, and Dantala escapes, buying a ride on a lorry to take him back to his village in Sokoto. On the way, he first encounters the kindly Sheikh Jamal and his assistant, a convert from another part of the country, Malam Abdul-Nur Mohammed. They offer hope, and even when Dantala reaches his villages and finds his mother a silent testament to the devastation of extreme poverty coupled with a recent natural disaster, he holds on to that hope, finally returning to the sheikh to begin a new chapter of his life. "Insha Allah, when I come back she will see me. One day, insha Allah, I will take her out of this place to the city, where there are hospitals and bright fluorescent lights. ~ Dantala." Under Sheikh Jamal's tutelage, Dantala starts to learn more than he ever did in Quranic school. The tout from under the kuka tree is gone, and now we have an inquisitive boy, eager to improve himself, even as he reaches the peak of adolescence. Dantala's experiences here give us hope for him, and form him in a way his adventures as a street boy in Kaduna don't. He reflects tentatively on the deeper questions of his faith, has his first uncomfortable experience with homosexuality, makes a friend, and ponders the hypocrisy of the people around him, even the ones he/and we admire. The three people who influence his life the most at this point are perhaps the true triumph of this book,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Harry Potter, #8); Author: John Tiffany; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Big lesson... You can't change the past. Oh, but this was a good read. Really good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KES Bathroom Replacement Shower Hose Reinforced High Pressure 100-Inch or 2.5 Meter Stainless Steel Interlock for Shower Head/Bidet Handheld Sprayer; Brand: Kes; Review: Great product. Better look than in the picture. Will last longer than the shower head now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TCP 60 W Equivalent, Value Clear Halogen A19 Light Bulbs, Dimmable, Soft White (4 Pack); Brand: TCP; Review: work as expected. Less than 2 month later, all of them are out. Not sure if they are supposed to be out so quick. change the stars to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AUKEY Table Lamp, Touch Sensor Bedside Lamps + Dimmable Warm White Light & Color Changing RGB for Bedrooms; Brand: AUKEY; Review: the change of the color is very cool. The bottom part sometimes gets very sencetive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qedertek Solar Flower String Lights, Cherry Blossom 22ft 50 LED Waterproof Outdoor String Lights for Patio,Lawn,Garden,Holiday and Festivals Decorations; Brand: Qedertek; Review: you really have to put the solar panel under the sun for 6 hours, otherwise the light is not bright at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GDEALER Solar String Lights 8 Modes 100LED 33ft Copper Wire Lights Waterproof Starry Fairy String Lights Ambiance Lighting for Outdoor; Brand: GDEALER; Review: The light is not too bright.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Toraja Heritage Hotel; City: Rantepao South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: I have stayed at Toraha Heritage hotel. Really nice becauce in my room there is bath up, the food is goog and Atmosphere in there make me relax specially in the morning. I really enjoy. Next time i will back to Toraja Heritage Hotel. Muchas gracias; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toraja Misiliana Hotel; City: Rantepao South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: I was stayed in misiliana hotel with my friend and the atmosphere really nice. My friend was booked a tongkonan (traditional house) its very nice i swear in there you can get the unique sensation, for foreigners i recommend you to try this one👍👍; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indra Toraja; City: Rantepao South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: It's my second time visit toraja and i was stayed in Indra hotel. In the night there are life music make us happy btw and i love the breakfast menu. Just info you can soft trackking to small hill and there is big cross sculpture. I did in early morning and the scenery really amazing; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Favehotel Panakkukang; City: Panakkukang Makassar South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: i was stayed in Fave hotel Panakkukang and i get the best feeling in there. I handled by receptionist named Mr. Bowo, i really need sleep at that time and i can take a rest and feel comfort and relax at the same time. for tv channel just need more update. The last I really like strawberry smoothies by fave hotel btw :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sol House Bali Legian; City: Legian Kuta District Bali; Review: I was stayed for 3 nights, i have no words for the room than excellent. The staff are cheerful and they make my day! The reception was great! they're always help me everything i need just like i need a motorbike and they help me for that and i get the extraordinary welcome aminities, it was 2 bottles of beer with big portion of fruit platter. the restaurant really nice, cozy and makes me feel like i should back to solsets everyday! thank you for taking care of me during my holiday, i will back to Sol House for sure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos Bungalows; City: Bira South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: We were booked for 2 nights but sadly we only stayed for 1 night due personal matter and thats be my big regret to me because I missed 1 day in Bara beach. it's like you have private beach over there and so clean ! I will share my presonal experience here. Long way from Makassar to Cosmos Bungalow takes about 5 hours and my man is mad at me. but when we arrived at Cosmos Bungalow idk why he become a super cute and romantic man ever! i'm not really sure but nice the atmosphere can change the bad feeling. definitely i'll be back and stay longer than yesterday!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woywoy Sunrise Bira; City: Bira South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: I was stayed only 1 night. my first impression this place so epic, unique and great! I like that place but in the middle of afternoon the weather too dry. i love the moment when i laying down at the bed and see the sky night but at 9 PM there was 4 guys also use that place to play game. sooo annoying for me because they are not the guest actually they are people live over ther. i think woywoy should to provide security to make sure the guest feel private during the holiday; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Gingerbread Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Shayne Page; Review: Good story line and it move along swiftly. Not one of those books that has to describe every leaf on a tree. . I like the characters also.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lords of the Were (A Tale of the Were, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bianca D'Arc Page; Review: Thought I was purchasing a werewolf horror book. Instead I think I got 51 shades of werewolf gray. Not my taste.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Sleep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I cannot read German. Can I send this back and get an English copy? this book is of no use to me. I do want the English version.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Cold Dark Place (Cold Justice) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Toni Anderson Page; Review: I like her characters and it had a good plot. However, I've never cared for an on and on description of a couple having sex. For me it breaks the pace of the story and I've never considered sex a spectator sport. When I ordered this book I also ordered her next book at the same time. One good think about reading on a Kindle, it is easy to skip over any part by just clicking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chess for Kids; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Basman Page; Review: Well written with great explanations and a bit of history. Great for kids as well as adults who have no clue about Chess.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 19 (A Jammer Davis Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Ward Larsen Page; Review: good characters, moves along fast without unnecessary description of what everyone is wearing and how many leaves on a tree; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Genesis Conspiracy; Author: Visit Amazon's James D. Prescott Page; Review: Really can review it, never received it?????; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Closing; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Oder Page; Review: ???I'm getting requests for books I never received on my kindle, including this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Security (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knockaround Guys (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines: Bonus Material (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Full-screen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boat Trip (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Range (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Generals (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Boss's Daughter (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Liberty (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Against the Ropes (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Torque (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Die Alone (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tupac: Resurrection (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit: American Experience (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Will (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Passion of the Jew (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnson Family Vacation (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's New Groove (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Envy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ron White: They Call Me "Tater Salad" (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cradle 2 the Grave (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Larry the Cable Guy: Git-R-Done (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seinfeld: Season 3 (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seinfeld: Seasons 1 & 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: That '70s Show: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday After Next (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Outdoors (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All About the Benjamins (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Next Friday (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer Catch (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Senseless (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How High (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Streak (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Money Talks (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The New Guy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major Payne (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Outlaws (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: You Might Be a Redneck / Check Your Neck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: Totally Committed (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns II (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations (1946); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wyatt Earp: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bloodsport (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. 3000 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliver Us From Eva (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George of the Jungle (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sorority Boys (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kickboxer (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 2 (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Species (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out Cold (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bedazzled (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Ninja (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 1 (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 4 (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Detroit Rock City (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Down to Earth (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Head of State (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of the House (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who's Your Daddy (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orange County (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loser (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Animal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She's All That (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hardball (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator 2 (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 4 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Resurrection: Collector's Edition (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Half Past Dead (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 6 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escape from Alcatraz (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Commando (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpion King (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romeo Must Die (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Destroyer (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Musketeer (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robots (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator: Extended Edition (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: The Series Finale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 5 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 9 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Men Can't Jump (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rambo III: Ultimate Edition (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Giants (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 3 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Skulls (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bill Engvall's New All-Stars of Country Comedy: Vol. 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charmed: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 7 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 5 (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 4 (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 2 (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Married... with Children: Season 4 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 3 (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 2 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mighty Ducks (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Date (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smallville: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Can Play That Game (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Not Another Teen Movie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Lot Like Love (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheers: Season 6 (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom of Heaven (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Senior Trip (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Going the Distance (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Theatrical Cut (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Major League II (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That '70s Show: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frostbite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dorm Daze (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Shadow of the Silk Road; Author: Visit Amazon's Colin Thubron Page; Review: If Thubron had just written a history, or even a work of fiction, on the cultures his journey passes through, I would I suspect have enjoyed it much more. His tale of backpacking today along these endless grimy roads sadly contains little of equal interest. His encounters and conversations add more or less nothing that is not familiar from generic westerner-wandering-around-the-middle-east works and the logistics of travel are less interesting still. If the point of the book is to contrast a history, albeit romanticised, with a mundane present, I can't help but think that wasn't a particularly successful structure here. Fans of Mr Thubron might enjoy this part of his personal journey, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking to read about the silk road, or its component parts today.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Storm from the Shadows; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: Oh dear. I remember the earlier Honor books as being inventive, as the worlds and their navies were set out, and Honor herself fought her way through Manticore's struggles. Has Weber run out of ideas of does it just feel that way, as what content there is is diluted by the ridiculous page count? The previous Saganami tale in the Talbott Cluster was actually ok I thought, so I went into this one with expectations of at least an adequate read. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Endless, endless text of absolutely no interest at all leads up to well, nothing. It's not the cliff-hanger ending that's the issue, although that is annoying after 1000 pages, it's the fact that nothing happens on the way there. The events should be interesting - fleets are duly shuffled along gravity waves, politicians are duly manipulated by shady puppet-masters - but Weber utterly fails to attach any drama at all to any of this, while spending s...o... l...o...n...g... moving his pieces back, forth and around and around and back and forth... And how many times must his cardboard characters repeat the same 'I believe they have really super missiles Sir/I don't believe they have really super missiles Fool' conversation? Avoid, avoid, avoid.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samarkand; Author: Visit Amazon's Amin Maalouf Page; Review: Having just read Colin Thubron's Silk Road and decided he would have been better writing a history or novel than a modern day travel piece, I was pleasantly surprised to discover this on my shelf and find it to be a fictionalised history of the Persia of Thubron's musings. Hurrah. And indeed, it's all very interesting. However, Maalouf's telling is curiously passionless, smooth but unpunctuated by any moments of import. Shahs fall, poets die, ships (spoiler!) sink, and the prose just slides comfortably along. It's fine, but there must be better books out there, on Omar Khayaam, on Persia, on the Titanic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander; Author: O'Brian Patrick; Review: O'Brian has material for a dozen great books and sadly chooses to write twenty. This series is generally rollicking good stuff but oh lord the repetition. YES I KNOW YOU'RE WOKEN BY HOLYSTONES. YES I KNOW HOW TIGHT THE CREW BECOME WHEN YOU'VE TRAINED THEM THE WAY YOU HAVE CAPTAIN AUBREY. Rescue another drowner Capn. Find a new addiction Doctor, and how about a wife? Well what about a new one? Maybe she'll get angry about another woman and leave you. Again. And so will the captain's wife. Again. And perhaps a fortune, won, lost, won, lost, won, lost. I THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE POWERFUL ENEMIES CAPTAIN AUBREY SIR. I think I would say reading past Waterloo is a mistake. Given the series itself doesn't have an ending, Mr O'Brian having sadly died, you have to create your own and you might as well choose one when the repeating plot elements haven't yet begun to trumpet their every appearance. The series also has a bit of a problem in that... nothing seems to matter very much. Jack's great enemies & legal struggles are built up... and then pass away into the night. He goes through nemeses like handkerchieves, and while many prisons hold him, it's just a bit of a cuddle. Still, I read these for some prime naval-gazing and the various ship actions are all very fine, and had I not read all twenty of them in one long sequence I would have been less bothered by the repetition. Four of these fine stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassytown; Author: China Mieville; Review: I've enjoyed essentially all of China Mieville's stuff, but this one only has one idea wedged in the middle of some fairly basic story-telling. The setting has nothing in particular to recommend it over any other SF tale (less, quite possibly) so we're left with the language of its aliens... which is pretty cool, but not enough to sustain much of a tale. It's a little like City/City and the alternate London of Kraken - there are wonderfully imagined elements in there, but CM doesn't sustain the plotting to knit them into an equally impressive story, in my opinion. Embassytown is a worse offender here than the other books of his I've read. Worth reading, not as good as I would have liked.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Share: Solar Clipper Trader Tales (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Lowell Page; Review: Deary me. There are two things wrong with this one. i) The casual treatment of systematic sexual assault. Given a ship where the women seem to be beaten into sex, Mr Wang is going to set it all to rights by showing them how to use a mop. (This is not a joke.) ii) The odd pacing. For example, ace martial arts expert Ishmael brilliantly works out how to bug the whole ship... but it affects nothing and has zero role in the story, despite how much time we spend hearing about it. The evil doers in authority are finally removed on a technicality unrelated to anything in the story. Compared to those things, minor issues like the main character being desired by all the women he meets and his spaceship apparently running on 1970s technology are pretty inconsequential. The author has a cheerful tone which makes for easy reading, but Double Share's story lets it down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Aonang Cliff Beach Resort; City: Ao Nang Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: Excellent location, at the heart of the Ao Nang Beach place with all sorts restaurants near by. Beach is 5-7 Minutes walking. The Pool is great, and breakfast is the best! Great Place to visit for a couple or family! Will visit again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hans Coco Palms; City: Puri Puri District Odisha; Review: We went to Hans coco Palms, Puri this past April, and it was indeed an excellent hotel. The rooms are good with timely service and staffs are helpful. The beach is right across the hotel and not crowded at all. Ambience at the hotel is very nice and makes it a calm relaxing place. The food at the restaurant is good, but it is expensive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ivanhoe House; City: Darjeeling Darjeeling District West Bengal; Review: The hotel is really nice with excellent service. The staffs are really helpful. The food was great and service was excellent. We ate breakfast and dinner at the hotel and the quality of the food was good. The room we stayed was master suite, it is a huge room with fireplace and a small changing next to the bathroom. It is a few mins walk from the "mall" area and few blocks away from the governors house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Passage; City: Ohrid Southwestern Region; Review: The place is very homely and the family that owns it are very nice and helpful. The price is great and it is located right at the heart of the city center and few mins walk from the Ohrid lake and other restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: The hotel is great. The location isn't the best but with lots of bars and restaurant around. It is a bit pricey but the quality of the rooms are really good. The breakfast is really nice. It is a buffet style with made to order eggs and other stuffs. The quality of food is really good like any 4-5 star hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Denver City Center; City: Denver Colorado; Review: The rooms are great. They come with kitchen and all utensils. It is a 5 mins walk from 16th Street mall where all the bars, shops and restaurants are located. They have complimentary breakfast everyday, and it is good. The only negative is that they don't have complimentary parking. The hotel charges $28 dollars for 24 Hours parking which is quite expensive cause you find other parkings right near by where it is 10-15 bucks for 24 hours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Ticul Hotel by Koox Luxury Collection; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We stayed here for 4 days in the month of June. The hotel is located on 5th ave, but it is at the end of 5th ave, so it is calm and quiet. All the beaches are 5-7 mins walk from the hotel (Including Mamita's beach club). The rooms were very clean and bathrooms had modern shower and all. They provide excellent breakfast in the morning. I would recommend anyone to stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bastex Black Folio Carbon Fiber Case Cover Battery Door For Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300; Brand: Bastex; Review: Absolutely love this case. Using it on an old SG3 that we use over WiFi as a house phone. Keeps it protected and the phone can be used with the flap closed, limiting facial oils on the screen. Very durable and fits perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xawy Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Tempered Glass Screen Protector,Halier[Bubble-Free][HD Ultra Clear][Easy to Install][Case; Brand: Xawy; Review: Good very well, looks beautiful, and had already saved my wife's phone twice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Droid Maxx Case, Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit TPU Case Compatible for Motorola Droid Maxx (Late 2013) - White; Brand: CruzerLite; Review: I don't use a case because the droid maxx is virtually unbreakable and I can't stand the added bulk, but my wife loves these. If nothing else, just to be able to tell our phone apart at a glance, Lol.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Micro USB; Brand: Eversame; Review: I ordered these thinking that the fabric cover would make a more durable cable, but each of them have only lasted a week or two before having to fold the cord under the phone just right when setting it down otherwise it disconnects. A few more days past that and they quit completely. Going back the standard ugly black cords.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr Shield For Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Anti-Glare [Matte] Screen Protector [3-PACK] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Mr Shield; Review: Worked perfectly. Had problems getting it positioned perfectly so I ended up doing a wet installation on both phones.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 5S Case, Caseology [Fusion Series] Scratch-Resistant Clearback Cover [Black] [Dual Bumper] for Apple iPhone 5S / 5 (2013); Brand: Caseology; Review: Looks a lot more expensive than it is. Looks very nice on my daughter's phone and seems very well made to protect from drops and bangs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iCarez Anti-Glare Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for Apple iPhone SE/iPhone 5S/iPhone 5 Matte [3-Pack] - Retail Packaging; Brand: iCarez; Review: I have been using these for some time now and always come back to the same protector when getting a new phone. They go on easily with no imperfections. It is a soft, almost rubbery film that seems to heal itself if scratched or nicked. The matte finish cuts down on glare and makes it easier to see in sunlight, plus gives it a very crisp professional look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Core Prime Case, MP-MALL [Dual Layer]; Brand: Tiamat; Review: Layers peel after mild use. She only had it for about a week before it began peeling and looking really bad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iCarez [Tempered Glass] Screen Protector for Moto Motorala Droid Turbo 2 Easy Install with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: iCarez; Review: These screen protectors are tempered glass. Stiff and inflexible. The turbo 2 that I bought them for us designed to have a flexible, shatterproof screen. Therefore, if the screen is not completely flat, the corners of this protector will not stick and keep popping off.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Orzly InvisiCase Transparent Hard Back Case Cover for Moto X 2nd Generation / Motorola Moto X2; Brand: Orzly; Review: Fits very well and looks great. Buttons are easy to use and seems quite protective. Only problem I have with it is the clear yellows within a couple months. Will buy the smoke next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics Explorer 50 Bluetooth Headset - Retail Packaging - Black - 202340-21; Brand: Plantronics; Review: I have been through an unbelievable number of Bluetooth earpieces in the past couple years in an effort to find a great one. This is not it. It pinches the ear and gets very uncomfortable in a short amount of time and the volume on my end is pitifully low. The people at the other end said they could hear me fine as long there was no background noise around me. Moderate noise made it completely unusable though. Okay saving grace is battery life. Lasts several days on a charge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10pc Black 3.5mm Flat Head Headphone Jack Dustproof Iphone Plug Ear Dust Cap; Brand: PEPPERLONELY; Review: They are too long to sit flush against the phone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Motorola; Review: Bamboo backing was peeling off when I got it. Seller offered a $10 rebate. Other than that, has been a decent phone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway, James Engine; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Comes exactly like the picture shows! Our grandson loves all the trains!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway, Gordon The Big Express Engine; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Gordon is perfect and cute just like the picture shows!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Wooden Train Cross X Track fits Thomas Wooden Railway and Brio Sets and Tracks; Brand: Jesse's Toy Box; Review: Cross track goes great with other track parts! Fits perfectly also!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atomik Waterproof Hatch Tape; Brand: Atomik RC; Review: The tape worked great! My husband used it for his radio controlled boat!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transformers Robots in Disguise 3-Step Changers Sideswipe Figure; Brand: Transformers; Review: Bought this for our grandson for Christmas and he loves it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wedding Night: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sophie Kinsella Page; Review: This book is classic chick lit, but is silly even for the genre. A good choice for a light read though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Rothfuss Page; Review: I just reread this book. It is so clever and interesting, so carefully timed and created. I recommend it to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Kingkiller Chronicle); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Rothfuss Page; Review: You have to put yourself in a particular frame of mind to read and enjoy this book. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, parts one and two. [Based on the original new story by J.J.; Author: J K; Tiffany, John & Thorne, Jack Rowling; Review: I really enjoyed this. As a play, it took a little getting used to reading, but it was very nice to get back to this world with surprises!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Survivors #2: A Hidden Enemy; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Hunter Page; Review: This was a really good book. It had a lot of action and made me fell happy and sad at times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Survivors #6: Storm of Dogs; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Hunter Page; Review: I loved this book. I gave it a 4 star rating because the Storm of Dogs at the end was very interesting, though a a lot of Dogs died. I would suggest it to anybody 9+.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Colfer Page; Review: The book was really good, but it was a bit short. All the other books had a cliffhanger ending, but this was just too much in my opinion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ghostfaces (The Brotherband Chronicles); Author: John Flanagan; Review: This was a really good book and I liked the Mawagansett tribe, but I didn't like how Stig was planning to stay with the tribe and leave the brotherband for love.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Keeps (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Boys: Special Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Sallie Mae execs tan at Maui retreat while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion; Abstract: As borrowers struggle to keep up with their payments, Sallie Mae flew more than 100 employees on its sales team to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales.; Category: finance
Title: Unprecedented movement detected on California earthquake fault capable of 8.0 temblor; Abstract: A major California fault capable of producing a magnitude 8 earthquake has begun moving for the first time on record, a result of this year's Ridgecrest earthquake sequence destabilizing nearby faults, Caltech scientists say in a new study released in the journal Science on Thursday. In the modern historical record, the 160-mile-long Garlock fault on the northern edge of the Mojave Desert has never been observed to produce either a strong...; Category: news
Title: A quarter of US health care spending is waste, report says; Abstract: The highest burden of waste came from administrative costs.; Category: news
Title: Bulletproof Emmett Till marker replaces vandalized sign; Abstract: This is the fourth historical marker at the site. Previous ones became a target for vandals; Category: news
Title: Plane collides with pickup truck while landing, pilot killed; Abstract: Witnesses reported the airplane was at an altitude of just 5 feet as it crossed a county road near the airstrip and struck a pickup truck.; Category: news
Title: 3 US Army soldiers killed during training at Fort Stewart, officials say; Abstract: Three U.S. Army soldiers were killed during training at Fort Stewart in Georgia, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Ford Baby Bronco Bare Body Allegedly Leaked In Exclusive Photo; Abstract: Ford had no comment, but it sure looks like the real deal.; Category: autos
Title: Study: Limits on opioid prescriptions seem to send users to more dangerous drugs; Abstract: Less than 2 percent of overdose victims had active opioid prescriptions, study finds.; Category: health
Title: Photographer Crosses Paths With A Black Cat Unlike Any He's Seen Before; Abstract: Some people might think crossing paths with a black cat is a bad omen but for wildlife photographer George Turner, his encounter with one such feline was actually a sign of really, really good fortune.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Divers Find Giant Mysterious 'Egg' Floating In Ocean; Abstract: A team of divers set off to explore a sunken World War II ship off the Norwegian coast, but what they found was something far more mysterious. While making their way back to shore, Ronald Raasch, Nils Baadness and Brynjar Aarnseth came face-to-face with a giant floating orb. The bubble hovered 17 meters (56 feet) below the surface and appeared to be see-through. The divers turned their flashlights on it and realized that the sphere was filled...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Bill Murray Applied To Work At An Airport P.F. Chang's And They're Totally Down To Hire Him; Abstract: Dude loves a lettuce wrap.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Barneys Is Sold for Scrap, Ending an Era; Abstract: Authentic Brands Group will take control of the Barneys name one that has been part of the Manhattan landscape since 1923 and license it to other companies like Saks Fifth Avenue. The firm B. Riley Financial is preparing to liquidate Barneys' high-end wares, at its five stores and two Warehouse locations, starting with private sale events for Barneys' "most loyal" shoppers next week.; Category: finance
Title: Survivor Contestant Rudy Boesch Dies at 91 After Long Battle with Alzheimer's Disease; Abstract: Survivor's Rudy Boesch Dead at 91; Category: tv
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Three school workers charged in death of special needs student; Abstract: The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: I Want It Now!: A Memoir of Life on the Set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; Author: Julie Dawn Cole; Review: Miss Cole has given us an interesting inside look at one of the greatest movies of our childhood. Her descriptions brought back as many memories for me as they did for her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight to Desire (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Gerri Russell Page; Review: Gerri Russell has created a novel mixing forbidden love and Templar lore. This action packed adventure will keep you wanting more. You will be drawn into the love affair and root for the inevitable conclusion. You will also marvel at the intense adventure and travel the wild road with the interesting characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Lord: Book 1 in "The Titans" Series (The Battle Lords of De Velt) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: I must confess I was not overly excited about reading a romance novel. But once I started, I couldn't put it down. The combination of grisly battles and the interaction between the Dark Lord and the fair maiden were expertly melded. Twists and turns abound in graphic detail. You will love this novel so much as I did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queen of Cities; Author: Andrew Novo; Review: In this historical novel, Andrew Novo has captured the inevitable sacking of Constantinople. The in-depth look at the interaction between Emperor Constantine, his generals and the Sultan are quite insightful. The bloody battles are described in heart pounding detail. You won't be disappointed in this graphic story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knights Rising: Book 1 of the Silver Knights Saga; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Carter Page; Review: That's 45 minutes of my life I won't get back. The spelling, grammar and punctuation errors were so bad that I couldn't continue reading. The story was disjointed and poorly written. As book one of a trilogy, I can only hope that the next two have a better proofreader.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Games of Otterburn 1388; Author: Charles Randolph Bruce; Review: This novel will keep you turning the page. The historical look at the Scottish raids on England and the ensuing skirmishes are quite exciting. The in-depth look at the various leaders and their actions keep you wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Good Deed; Author: Visit Amazon's M. P. McDonald Page; Review: M. P. McDonald has written a thrilling, action packed adventure that will keep you turning the page. How do you deal with government incarceration, physical torture and mental dismantling? Just ask Mark Taylor, McDonald's lead character. The graphic detail will amaze you. Follow Taylor from his struggle to survive the worst captivity to his heroic, day saving actions and you'll find yourself wanting much more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Executive Privilege (Dana Cutler Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Phillip Margolin Page; Review: A heart pounding thriller! Executive Privilege is another work of art with twists and turns to keep you guessing. The intense action will not let you put this novel down. A fantastic read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Heretic: A Templar Chronicles (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Nassise Page; Review: Mr. Massive has masterfully combined Templar lore with the supernatural. A page turning action adventure tale that will keep you wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pawnbroker; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Hatchett Page; Review: Mr. Hatchett has created a stirring action crime novel. Twists and turns around every turn of the page. Pawnbroker is a fast paced, high drama must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder on the Mind: A Jeff Resnick Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's L.L. Bartlett Page; Review: Murder on the mind will keep you turning the page. Follow Jeff Resnick as he comes to terms with a new found psychic ability and his amazing story of finding a murderer. A heart pounding thriller that deserves to be read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Falls of Erith; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Once again Kathryn Le Veque has created a masterful historical romance novel. With stunning attention to detail, The Falls of Edith weaves an action packed tale of love and knightly duty. You can't help but immerse yourself in the story. You won't put this novel down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: They Always Win: Inspired by a True Story; Author: Anthony M. Pesare; Review: Mr. Pesare has captured the essence of a mob crime investigation and trial. A page turning, action packed story that will capture your time and imagination. You'll root for the young state policeman and his fight for what's right. I am eagerly awaiting the next novel from this fine author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whispering Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Mesmerizing. This one word defines not only The Whispering Night, but also the brilliance of Kathryn Le Veque. As a 48 year old man who has enjoyed novels of medieval knights and Templar tales, I never thought I would like romance novels. But I was horribly mistaken. Le Veque masterfully combines medieval knight lore, intrigue, suspense, heart pounding action and detailed historical information with love and romance to weave some of the finest stories I have ever read. Like me, you will not be able to put this novel down and will go in search of the next Le Veque masterpiece!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Orchids; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Toby Neal has written an action packed thriller that will keep you turning the page. Blood Orchids is a non-stop, action packed novel with many exciting twists and turns to keep you wanting more. I am eagerly looking forward to the next novel in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The White Lord Wellesbourne (De Russe Legacy) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: You will fall deeply into this historical romance novel. Kathryn Le Veque masterfully combines medieval knights and battle scenes with historical political intrigue and dynamic romance. This is a must read that you will not put down. I can say with all sincerity that Le Veque is one of this generations finest writers. She will win you over by the second chapter and make you search for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nemesis; Author: Visit Amazon's L J Martin Page; Review: Nemesis will take you back in time to an era of horses, guns and cowboys. You'll find the story exciting, engrossing and realistic. The old west battles of good versus evil, white hat versus black hat and the moral struggles of the good guy will keep you entertained for hours. Martin knows how to spin a yarn! Give this novel a go and you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Money (Nick Ceratto); Author: Laura M. Rizio; Review: Laura Rizio has created a thrilling, action packed crime and lawyer novel that will keep you turning the page. You will be drawn into the intrigue of the story, the heart pounding action of the investigation and the intensity of the courtroom. You'll be thrown a few curveballs and discover an awesome story that hits a home run!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gorgon (The Great Knights of de Moray); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque is the First Lady of historical romance. Once again, she has created an inspiring masterpiece that you won't be able to put down. You'll enter a world of love, action, intrigue, betrayal and suspense. You will root for the good guy, despise the bad guy, pity some, respect others and find yourself completely lost in time. This story will give you the guilty pleasure you deserve!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ascension Day; Author: Visit Amazon's John Matthews Page; Review: John Matthews has created a thrilling, action packed crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll find yourself completely immersed in the twists and turns that make this novel exciting from the first page to the exciting conclusion. Take a break from your busy schedule and unwind with this fantastic tale.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Hope (Gabe Quinn Thriller #1) (Gabe Quinn Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Keith Houghton Page; Review: Killing Hope is a good story concept that falls a little short with sophomoric writing. There are three reasons I say that. The first is that the author writes like this. The second is that the author doesn't write like this. The third you will see later. If I read that once, I read it fifty times. Cliches are overdone like a burnt steak. If the author had focused on developing the story, background information and action more, the novel would have been a much better read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LORD OF THE SHADOWS; Author: Kathryn Leveque; Review: Climb atop your steed and hold on for a whirlwind ride! Kathryn Le Veque masterfully combines medieval knights, fighting, historical intrigue and romantic love into an exciting, action packed adventure. You will be drawn into a world that exists only in the magically gifted mind of our generation's leading historical romance novelist. The only thing you will be disappointed in is that this fabulous novel has to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Take: a Hank Hammond, P.I. murder mystery (Hank Hammond, P.i. Murder Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's J.P. David Page; Review: Double Take will keep you turning the page! J P David has created a fast paced, exciting action packed novel that will draw you into the drama of a bumbling private investigator. You'll root for the inexperienced hero and look forward to his next adventure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spectre of the Sword (de Lohr Dynasty) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: How do you define historical romance perfection? Simply put...Kathryn Le Veque! The intense action will take your breath away. The historical record will keep you turning the page. The heart pounding romance will enchant you. Each Le Veque novel provides you with an amazing escape that will leave you searching for the next adventure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field of Schemes; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Coburn Page; Review: Jennifer Coburn has captured the essence of club soccer in one entertaining novel. From the move to club to the state cup tournament, the trials and tribulations of on field and off field action sizzles. Having a son who played club soccer for years, I was able to identify every parent on our team in this book. You will love the drama and you'll be drawn into the novel. A great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardian of Darkness; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Once again, Kathryn Le Veque masterfully combines medieval knights and romance to weave some of the finest writing in the land. The historical romance and action packed adventure will keep you turning the page. The twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat and you will become an energetic supporter of Le Veque novels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tyburn (The Highwaymen Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Grote Page; Review: The historical nature of the story is interesting and told well. The action is expressed in a thrilling way and will make you want more, as will the mystery surrounding the plot. The problem as I see it, is that the repetition will bore the reader to tears. The story should have been a novella and the repetitive parts cut. Would have made for a better read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Legend (House of Summerlin); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque has created another historical romance masterpiece. The Legend will tantalize your curiosity, mesmerise your romantic nature and satisfy your desire for action. The Legend is everything you're searching for in a novel and much, much more! A Le Veque classic that will make you almost as big a fan as I am.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriots Awakening; Author: Visit Amazon's R. M. Strauhs Page; Review: What an amazing action adventure tale that will keep you turning the page! The vivid descriptions of what life would be like in the event of a global plot to decimate the population are fantastic. You will find yourself completely immersed in the story and rooting for the underdog resistance. You'll ride a wild rollercoaster with the heroes and survivors. Exciting, edge of your seat drama on every page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Bed (Scarpetta); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Cornwell Page; Review: Patricia Cornwell scores again with The Bone Bed. Kay Scarpetta at her finest. The story ebbs and flows as smoothly as the tides. You don't want to miss this exciting new chapter in the Scarpetta saga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While Angels Slept (de Lohr Dynasty) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: While Angels Slept is an exciting, emotional, heartwarming thriller that will magically transport you to another historical place where you will believe yourself to be a part of the story. Le Veque is a literary genius you will come to love as a fabulous storyteller. Pick this novel up and I guarantee you won't be able to put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkland (The Master Knights of Connaught); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: How can you possibly combine a dark, demented, horrendous tale with love and laughter? Only Kathryn Le Veque can master that Herculean task. The Darkland is one of the most intense historical romance novels ever written. Le Veque masterfully creates yet another outstanding, page turning missive that will invite you into the debauchery of a family gone mad. You'll find yourself completely entertained with every wild scene and discover the meaning of true love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crusader (The Crusader Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque has captured a yarn for all ages. Take a crusading knight, transport him to modern times, give him a love interest and challenge him to complete his appointed mission. Add a bad guy and an action packed storyline and you have the makings of another Le Veque masterpiece. This is the type of novel the whole family can enjoy. I'm a Le Veque fan and The Crusader has given me a whole new level of respect for her writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Protector; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: One of Kathryn Le Veque's earliest novels is definitely one of her best. Unbelievable political intrigue, action packed adventures, hatred, vengeance and love all mixed together to create a memorable experience. It is truly impossible to go wrong with Le Veque. All hail Le Veque. Long live her amazing historical romances.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betrayed; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeanette Windle Page; Review: Betrayed will take you on a rollercoaster ride of action and emotions. You'll find yourself completely immersed in the story and wanting more. Past and present transgressions merge into a thrilling tale of intrigue. You won't put this novel down!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Somali Doctrine; Author: Visit Amazon's James Grenton Page; Review: James Grenton has, once again, delivered. The Somali Doctrine is an action packed, thrilling tale of misguided aid efforts in Africa. You'll find yourself completely immersed in the story and dreading every turn of the page in anticipation of another bloody outcome. From hero to villain, unsuspecting journalists to famished refugees, you'll be drawn into a web of disbelief. This novel is a keeper!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lespada; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque once again weaves an enchanting yarn that will make you want more. An absolutely hysterical start to a touching love story combines with political intrigue, knight battles, medieval folklore and intense historical suspense. This Le Veque masterpiece is one you won't put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rise of the Defender (de Lohr Dynasty) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque entices the reader into her finest historical romance yet. The character struggles, the fighting, the political intrigue, the battle of good versus evil...all meet in a thrilling action packed adventure that is masterfully created in one fantastic novel. Swords clash, fists fly, betrayal abounds and you are drawn into the drama. Don't miss out on the excitement that is a Kathryn Le Veque tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonblade: Book 1 in the Dragonblade Trilogy (Dragonblade Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: You just can't go wrong with a Kathryn Le Veque historical romance novel. This one is a fabulous love story, but that's the easy part. Le Veque brings in titanic political intrigue, bloody and deadly knight fights, gory death, unexpected twists and turns, and delicious sex scenes. Historically accurate, well written and wonderfully exciting, you're going to love this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sword; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Once again, Kathryn Le Veque has created an amazing historical romance novel that wraps you in its loving arms, squeezes you in its warm embrace, and never lets you go. Ms. Le Veque's intense fighting scenes, laugh out loud humor, delicious sexual encounters and chivalrous heroes will take your breath away. Add in a few curveballs to keep the reader off balance and surprise even the most seasoned fan and you've got the makings of one hell of a novel. You won't put this one down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Command Authority (Jack Ryan); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Clancy Page; Review: Tom Clancy is one of the greatest authors in history. This next edition of the Jack Ryan series is just another example of his amazing writing. It is one for the ages!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Village Books; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig McLay Page; Review: What a great book! This novel will give you an awesome break in your day. It is extremely well written with a terrific cast of characters and a wonderful plot line. The humor throughout will keep you laughing for days. Quirky, over the top scenes and fabulously snarky dialogue will keep you turning the page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mark Taylor Series; Author: Visit Amazon's M. P. McDonald Page; Review: M. P. McDonald has hit it out of the park with this sequel! You will find yourself completely immersed in the story and rooting for Mark Taylor. Great action and adventure. Terrific writing that will keep you turning the page and leave you wanting more. I can't wait to see what comes next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cool Blue Tomb; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Kemprecos Page; Review: Paul Kemprecos spins a fine tale that certainly keeps you entertained. Cool Blue Tomb is a long, meandering detective story with a thrilling journey to a surprising, twisted conclusion. You'll enjoy the hero, Aristotle Socarides, and his witty humor. Great action scenes will leave you wanting more. I'm looking forward to the next adventure!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serpent (De Wolfe Pack) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: A beautiful woman in shining armor wielding a broadsword and an attitude? Oh Hell Yeah!! Welcome to the world of the Wolfe Pack. Kathryn Le Veque has simply done it again with a heart pounding, mind bending, breath stealing thriller that will completely knock your socks off. If you take a beautiful, sassy wench and combine her with totally dominating, egotistical, sarcastic man--then you add in the woman's legendary chivalrous father and his amazing knights and family--throw in a pain in the ass king filled with greedy desire and diabolical, ulterior motives--compliment it all with a crazy uncle, Welsh/English hatred and interesting storylines--and finally finish it off with a surprise twist of a beast that will shake you to your core--Well, there you have a vintage Kathryn Le Veque novel. Over 40 novels published and this just may be her best. Action, adventure, love, humor, suspense and a touch of Le Veque sassiness will give you a purely enjoyable read. Don't miss this one folks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Next President; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Flynn Page; Review: Joseph Flynn has just earned a new fan and reader. The Next President is an action packed thriller that will knock your socks off. Political intrigue, assassination attempts, blackmail and family drama all meld into a thrilling ride that will keep you wanting more. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tourist Trail: A Novel (Across Oceans); Author: Visit Amazon's John Yunker Page; Review: Mix in some animal rights activists, government agents, some intrigue, a love interest and a few twists and you have The Tourist Trail. Kept me reading with good writing and an adventurous story. A little break from your normal reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Questing; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque has created another masterpiece. "The Questing" is a departure from her normal style of writing, but in a good way. The character development is the focus of the beginning, instead of running throughout the novel. While the main characters continue to grow as the book progresses, you get a true sense of them from the beginning. As the Questing gets started, so does the action and adventure. You'll love the twists and turns that Le Veque brings to the journey as the intensity of the novel picks up tenfold. You'll enjoy the interaction between Cortez and the little girl, Sophie. While "The Questing" brings two people together in ways that were unimaginable at the beginning, the quest brings the story full circle. You will like the hero, love the heroine and reminisce with the secondary characters from other novels. This is a great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Torch Ginger; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Toby Neal has followed up her first Lei Crime novel with another outstanding thriller. The story is interesting and the characters are completely believable. Neal takes you on an amusement park rollercoaster ride of action and adventure with amazing twists that will keep your heart pounding. Her attention to detail is exacting and her story will hold your interest from the opening chapter. Torch Ginger is an excellent continuation of this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Jasmine; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Toby Neal has created another thrilling novel that will keep you wanting more. Join Lei and Stevens as they do battle with a drug Lord, sex traffickers and other bad guys. The twists and turns will hold your interest and make you read through the night. I can't wait to read the next installment of this magnificent series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Ferns; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Toby Neal takes you to the exciting world of cops and robbers in Hawaii with another fabulous novel in the Lei Crimes saga. Mrs. Neal has developed great characters and even better storylines. Each novel will take you to the edge and leave you wanting to know what comes next. The story is interesting and you won't put it down until you're done. Yeah, it's just that good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stolen in Paradise; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: I didn't think Toby Neal could top her Lei Crimes series of novels, but I was wrong. Giving Agent Scott her own story was completely brilliant. This action adventure FIB crime drama is infused with steamy sex scenes and fabulous fight scenarios. You will not put this one down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blacklisted; Author: Visit Amazon's Luke Romyn Page; Review: Luke Romyn has created a novel that will keep you glued to the story. A completely believable plot that will hold your interest to the thrilling end. Fast paced, action packed and well written. This is my first Romyn novel and I can't wait for the next adventure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Saxon Bride (Norman Conquest Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley York Page; Review: Ashley York has spun a tale of love, lust and conquering obstacles. The story of John and Rowena will take your breath away. While one is a Norman knight, the other is a Saxon beauty and the two cultures clash. Join their journey of love, acceptance and discovery as they try to find a meaningful relationship in a war torn country. It's a bumpy ride, but one you will enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aquatic Labyrinth: a Venetian mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Alastair Fontana Page; Review: The story is interesting but the writing is mediocre. Too many typos distract from reading. The story just ends with no thought to a real conclusion. The epilogue is meaningless.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Netherworld (Ancient Kings of Anglecynn and Ceri); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: If you are looking for an emotional journey, search no more. Kathryn Le Veque has created a truly emotional masterpiece in "Netherworld". You will find yourself laughing, crying, sitting on the edge of your seat demanding justice and cheering on the knights on their quest to provide that justice. Le Veque has brought a truly vile bad guy to life in Gryffyn d'Einen. You will absolutely love to hate this man. And while he IS the bad guy, you will anxiously await his appearances in the novel. But the bad guy is just the beginning. You are going to be enchanted with our heroine, Chrystobel, and even more so with her little sister Izlyn. The journey of love and hope between Keller and Chrystobel is dynamic and thrilling. The interaction between Izlyn and Keller's knights is even better. This novel is an action packed story of love and you simply won't be able to put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halestorm; Author: Visit Amazon's Becky Akers Page; Review: Becky Akers has captured the story of Nathan Hale with an amazing, action packed journey through Revolutionary America. Her version of events brings Hale and his mysterious sojourn into spying to life in an exciting adventure that will leave you wanting more. "Halestorm" is truly worth the time and money!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Palms; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Another fine piece of writing from Toby Neal. Following Lei and her detective friends on another action adventure in Hawaii is always a welcome break from reality. The twists and turns will keep you turning the page and the exciting conclusion is an interesting way to go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Finisher (Vega Jane, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Mr. Baldacci, I am a fan of your work. I was excited to purchase a new release and looked forward to mystery, suspense and action. Instead, I got a sci-fi fantasy. I was so disappointed, but decided to read it anyway since I had paid for it. I am so very glad I did. You have created a masterpiece for all ages. The story is interesting, amazing and addicting. The characters are wonderfully developed and created by an inventive mind. The action is enthralling. The plot is mesmerizing. I hope there will be another edition of this magnificent novel. Thanks for a thrilling tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Dominion; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: This is Kathryn Le Veque's best release of the year. It's not your grandma's historical romance! The plot is dark, grim, deeply emotional and, at times, gruesome. But it is an absolutely amazing plotline that will capture your attention, stir your deepest emotions and keep you enthralled from beginning to end. This is vintage Le Veque. You'll enjoy the twists and turns, the character development and the heart-pounding action. You will be torn as you read the hero's journey of death, destruction, reprehensible actions and finally, his redemption. Fans of Le Veque will love the insertion of previous heroes throughout the story and their exciting interactions. The best of the best and the darkest of the dark meet and band together to stop atrocities being committed on the Marches. And it all comes full circle in an exciting conclusion that will leave you wanting more! The writing is the best Le Veque has produced in its imagery and attention to detail. You will feel like you are a part of the story and are moving through the Marches with the characters. You simply do not want to miss this truly amazing novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beast (de Russe Legacy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: This amazing novel is truly vintage Kathryn Le Veque. Everything that put her on the top of the charts of Medieval Romance is in here, to the point that you won't sleep, you won't eat, you won't do anything but sit in one long reading session and finish this fabulous novel! You'll love the return to the lighthearted romance, the drinking and laughing knights, the political intrigue, the battles, the in-depth description, the twists and turns and the added bonus of some interesting legend. This is Le Veque's best release of 2014 and you will fall in love with her writing all over again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defender: The Alex Morgan Interpol Spy Thriller Series (Intrepid 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Allen Page; Review: Chris Allen has created an action packed thriller that packs a punch! An ex-military man turned spy/problem solver for Intrepid, a covert section of Interpol, Alex Morgan must use all his skill, training and intelligence to beat the bad guys. This is a well crafted story with an action packed plot. You'll love every exciting page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Not One Shred of Decency; Author: Visit Amazon's Bob Brown Page; Review: Bob Brown has created an interesting story of attempted mutiny aboard the Somers. Taking artistic license and mixing it with a factual account of the event produced an enjoyable read. You will find the historical references enlightening and the artistic license thrilling. The novel is very good. I'll definitely read another book from Mr. Brown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sacred Cipher: A Novel (The Jerusalem Prophecies); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Brennan Page; Review: Terry Brennan has created a thrilling, action packed adventure that will keep you turning the page. Ancient history, unreadable scrolls, danger, religious zealots and an amazing plot combine to keep you entertained for hours. Join the adventurous journey to Jerusalem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thunder Lord (Lords of Thunder: The de Shera Brotherhood); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: The name says it all. The thunder is rolling over the countryside and "The Thunder Lord" is coming with it. You'll find everything you expect from Kathryn Le Veque in this amazing novel: love, romance, knights, political intrigue, battles, fighting, humor, and twists that will keep you enthralled. This is one you don't want to miss. Join Gallus and his brothers in the first book of the Lords of Thunder trilogy and you'll be longing for the next two books before you finish this one. This novel is exactly why I fell in love with Kathryn Le Veque! You'll want to read this in one sitting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brotherhood Conspiracy: A Novel (The Jerusalem Prophecies); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Brennan Page; Review: Terry Brennan has created another thrilling action packed adventure that will keep you turning the page. Murder, conspiracy, Muslims, Jews, the Temple Mount and the search for ancient artifacts combine to make a rollercoaster reading experience. Brennan can weave a tale for the ages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farewell to Russia; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Williams Page; Review: In "Farewell to Russia", Jim Williams brings an interesting storyline to life. There were certainly parts of the novel that excited the imagination and offered exciting spy-story action. But there were just as many pages that dragged the story down and brought the book to a grinding halt. The concept was an old one, done many times over, but Williams brings some new twists that kept my interest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Lawyer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Benigno Page; Review: Thomas Benigno has created an outstanding crime drama with "The Good Lawyer". I can't wait to read his next novel! This novel will grab your attention in the first few pages and draw you into the story immediately. Bonigno then keeps you turning the page throughout with amazing action, fast paced courtroom drama, intense murder, compelling characters and thrilling story lines. I'm sold. A great first novel, sir. You have much to live up to with your next release.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thunder Warrior (Lords of Thunder: The de Shera Brotherhood); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: A young lady and her sister are in distress. An intense fighting machine of a knight comes to their rescue. Uh-oh, is that a flicker of desire? The young lady's father isn't pleased. He's going to stop this before it starts. Yeah, good luck pal. Maximus de Shera is in the house. But political intrigue and a raging battle with the king's forces looms on the horizon. Maximus must help bring England together, but can he do it while battle rages all around him? Kind of difficult if you ask me when Lady Courtly de Lara is on his mind. And let's not forget her crazed father who has vowed to kill Maximus. Throw in an embittered aunt, the de Shera brotherhood, knights who play tricks and many of Kathryn Le Veque's most popular heroes from past books and you have the makings of a masterpiece to tantalize your imagination. This is an amazing love story mixed with some of the best action scenes Le Veque has ever written. You will read this in one sitting......you won't be able to help yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gentle Knight (Norman Conquest Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley York Page; Review: Ashley York has taken her writing to a whole new level. You will love the story of Brighit and Peter! An action packed love story fills the pages and will keep your interest from beginning to end. There are some great "bad guys" who add another layer to the story, some interesting "family" members who shine and some assistance from some very unsuspecting characters. Add in the return of characters from Ms. York's previous novel and you have the formula for a winning story. The plot is outstanding, the love story tender and the action is well written. Don't miss this one. You'll be glad you bought it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Deceptions; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Look folks, I'm not going to spoil the books for you. I will tell you that with two of the most prominent writers in the historical romance genre you have a boxed set that is sure to delight the mind, entice the senses, titillate your libido, race your heart rate, enthrall your imagination and fulfill your desires. Kathryn Le Veque and Christi Caldwell have teamed for the most powerful boxed set in historical romance history. You can't go wrong for the price and for the authors' brand. If you don't buy this one, you are truly missing out on an amazing buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jake Fonko M.I.A. (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's B. Hesse Pflingger Page; Review: B. Hesse Pflingger has created an entertaining read. While over the top at times, the story held my interest and kept me wondering what was coming next. There was action, intrigue and political meanderings that I found enjoyable. I took one star off for grammar, punctuation, word usage and typographical errors. I found the novel to be edited with an academic slant rather than a literary one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Assassin's List; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Matthews Page; Review: Scott Matthews has just become a must read author for me. The Assassin's List is a thrilling, heart-pounding, action packed adventure pitting good versus evil. Adam Drake is a believable, charismatic, intriguing hero fighting to save, not only his own life, but the lives of top U.S. politicians. His story will keep you turning the page, especially when he calls in his ex-military buddy for some private assistance. You don't want to miss this novel. It's a great read and will leave you wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oath to Defend (Adam Drake series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Matthews Page; Review: Scott Matthews has produced an amazing follow-up to the first Adam Drake novel. Oath To Defend picks up where book one finished and takes you on a whirlwind trip across several countries in search of a terrorist. This action packed adventure will knock your socks off! The suspense and intrigue will draw you in and the exciting chase for the terrorists and a nuclear weapon will keep you turning the page. The thrilling conclusion will make you search for more from this author. Well done, Mr. Matthews, well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thunder Knight (Lords of Thunder: The de Shera Brotherhood Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque has produced one of her best works in The Thunder Knight. In part three of the trilogy, she has brought together the first two books and added the story of the third brother, Tiberius de Shera. You'll find humor mixed with political intrigue, amazing battles combined with knights fighting, a beautiful woman finding love and romance and unexpected twists and turns that will set your heart to beating. Fans of Le Veque will love this one as it smacks of everything Le Veque and her medieval romance mastery. There's a reason she's always at the top of the charts and she's proved that once again in this thrilling novel. Don't miss out on the fun as the Lords of Thunder bring the storm to a thunderous conclusion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic Deception; Author: Visit Amazon's John Rakestraw Page; Review: Titanic Deception is an interesting alternative history story of the Titanic sinking. The premise is not only intriguing but also believable. The plot was good and the writing crisp and clean. It was an enjoyable, light-hearted read. The ending left the door open for another novel that I would definitely read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitler; Author: Visit Amazon's Revel Barker Page; Review: Revel Barker has provided readers with an interesting story of one of the many Hitler conspiracy theories. This entertaining novel will keep your interest and give you hours of enjoyable reading. The book is fast-paced, full of action and intrigue, and mixed with the perfect amount of humor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allingham; Author: Visit Amazon's John C Horst Page; Review: John Horst has created a wonderful western novel that will have you searching for more of his books. In Canyon Diablo, Horst combines action, adventure and humor for a great reading experience. A New York City cop relocates to a small Arizona town, puts together an interesting band of deputies and sets about cleaning up the wild, lawless town. You won't be disappointed by this action packed old west tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scorpion (De Wolfe Pack) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Kathryn Le Veque has created another epic masterpiece for your enjoyment! Follow the tale of Kevin Hage, from the Levant to England, from hell to heaven, from deep despair to thrilling love. As usual, Le Veque has written a story that will grab your attention from page one, entice your imagination from page two and enthrall your emotions from page three. Oh, and it just gets better after that. You'll be taken inside the dark thoughts of an assassin, experience the seedy side of political leaders, feel elation over a burgeoning love story and sob with sorrow and joy as the story is brought to its exciting climax. Another Le Veque trademark, there are numerous twists to the story, you know they are coming, but you have no idea which way they'll go. Action, adventure, love, intrigue, humor, chivalry, fighting.....it's all there in perfect Le Veque style. Don't miss this one, it is just too darned good to pass up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion of the North (De Wolfe Pack) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: There are times when you ask yourself, "How can a writer create such a perfect story?". Kathryn Le Veque has done just that with this novel. You will find yourself captured from page one, transported to the world of Medieval knights and chivalry, love and honor and left with a completely satisfying reading experience. The action in The Lion of the North is intense, the storyline unpredictable, the hero and heroine will become two of your favorites, the secondary characters will make you await the next edition of Le Veque's brilliant workmanship and the love story will have your heart melting. Another wonderful example of Kathryn Le Veque's masterful, Medieval mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unallocated Space (Sam Flatt) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Hatchett Page; Review: Jerry Hatchett has a new biggest fan. I have now read two Hatchett books, both completely different and both complete winners! Unallocated Space is a thrilling adventure that will capture your attention from the first page. You will be transported to an amazing storyline that will take you inside a Las Vegas casino, the Russian mafia and a techno-expert's mind. Hatchett weaves an impressive tale full of action, tension, twists and turns. You will not put this down. Don't miss this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walls of Babylon (De Wolfe Pack) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: My, oh my! Kathryn Le Veque has created another epic masterpiece! If you want the perfect recipe for a successful novel, just follow KLV's detailed instructions. Begin with a heaping helping of alpha male hero. Add in a generous portion of a beautiful, strong-willed heroine. Let them simmer until coming to a full boil. Now add in the spices to flavor as desired: a dash of political intrigue, a dollop of bloody battles, a pinch of knightly camaraderie, a spoonful of chivalry and a teaspoon of knight-inspired jocularity. But you can't forget the secret ingredient of unforeseen twists and turns. Now blend them all together and savor the finest dish you can sink your teeth into. That, my friends, is a Kathryn Le Veque novel. Bon appetit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manhattan Deception eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Leighton-Porter Page; Review: Simon Leighton-Porter just found a new loyal reader. "The Manhattan Deception" is an action packed thriller with several interesting twists and turns. Take some high profile World War II people and add in some supposition on what "could" have happened, add some intriguing "what ifs" and provide a plausible conspiracy theory and you have a wonderfully exciting read! People are dropping like flies, threats are being made, political back room deals are promised, breaking and entering are rampant, and through it all, the protagonists are piecing together a spider web of lies, deceit and a massive cover up. Well written, well researched and well developed. I can't wait to read another novel by this talented author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cloudburst: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ryne Douglas Pearson Page; Review: Ryne Douglas Pearson has created a thrilling, action packed novel in "Cloudburst". You'll be wrapped up in the action from an assassination in Los Angeles to political intrigue in Washington D.C. to Middle Eastern terrorists to a hijacked plane. This is one of those books that you can't put down and just keep reading because you can't wait to see what is going to happen next. Carefully crafted and well written, you'll be a new fan of Pearson. "Cloudburst" is truly a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rip Tides; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: In "Rip Tides", Toby Neal has returned to more of a crime-drama style of writing. The storyline is exciting, the police/crime theme is amazing and the characters are mesmerizing. Neal has turned away from the "oh-woe-are-us" musings of Lei and Michael's relationship and focuses more on solving the murder of a famous surfer. The interactions between characters only adds to the success of this novel. Neal brings in humor between Lei and Pono, drama between Michael, his brother and their mother, and the ever insightful words of her father, Wayne. The story is well written and keeps the reader on the edge of his seat, turning page after page with enthusiasm, awe and the desire to continue reading. This is one that you just won't want to miss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Siege of Faith: The Chronicles of Sir Richard Starkey; Author: Visit Amazon's David Black Page; Review: Siege of Faith is an interesting story that will hold your attention if you can handle the hundreds and hundreds of editing errors. I have seen other posts complaining about the errors and see that the author said a pro was going through the book for revised editing. I got this novel after that was posted. If this is the finished product with a pro edit job, the author was definitely punked. There are missing words, wrong words, spelling errors, punctuation problems throughout, a complete lack of attention to possessives and many more errors. There are times when it appears that the author used a thesaurus to find a word to use and committed the error of just trying to hard to use "big" words. The story itself was pretty good. But even a half-decent edit job would have earned it a higher rating from me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Paris Protection; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Devore Page; Review: Bryan Devore has a new fan! What a thrilling novel. Action-packed, suspense and intrigue all jammed into one. You'll be taken on a thrill ride through an attack on a Paris hotel where the President of the United States is in grave danger. Her dedicated and courageous Secret Service detail will risk all to protect the president, including a jaw-dropping journey through the Paris catacombs. I can't recommend this novel enough. The writing is excellent, the storyline will have you on the edge of your seat and the exciting conclusion will leave you cheering for the good guys! Well done, Mr. Devore, well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: London Large: Blood on the Streets; Author: Visit Amazon's Roy Robson Page; Review: Garry and Roy Robson have created an action-adventure London copper tale worthy of your time. Battling international firms are tearing up London. Drugs, violence, people trafficking and more. And in the middle of it all, a best friend's wife is killed and one dinosaur of a detective must figure it all out. Add in some of London's elite and a dirty little secret and you have all the elements of an outstanding novel. You won't be sorry with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steelheart (De Lohr Dynasty) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Le Veque Page; Review: Ms. Le Veque has produced another winning novel. This one is quite different from previous novels, wrapping a new point of view around an existing story. This is David's view of events from "Rise of the Defender". While there are many excerpts from ROTD, they are necessary to understand what is happening at the time and lend to David's story very well. The characters are complex, the times trying and the action is continuous. Ms. Le Veque depicts a love story that is fraught with problems from the beginning, showing the growth of both David and his love, Emilie, throughout the novel. You can feel the angst that both experience at a new relationship and you'll go through an entire range of emotions as David learns what it is like to become a man in his own right. The secondary characters are developed well from a prankster set of sisters to a spurned love interest to chivalrous and not so chivalrous knights. The political environment and battles will keep your attention as you follow both Chris and David through a topsy-turvy ride through medieval England. The telling of David's story was a Herculean task that Ms. Le Veque accomplished with aplomb!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Airship (Sam Reilly) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Cartwright Page; Review: "The Last Airship" was a good start for Christopher Cartwright. The storyline was fun, light and carries a bit of suspense and mystery. The concept was well thought out and the plot delivered an entertaining read. I would have given this book a higher rating had it not been for the typographical errors littered throughout the manuscript. Character name changes, wrong words, missing words, horrific punctuation mistakes and more. Mr. Cartwright points out in his bio on Amazon that he has a publisher, editor and proof reader. If so, he could use a new team. I would be happy to show him the mistakes and help make this a four or five star book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Those Who Dare (Raiding Forces) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Ward Page; Review: Phil Ward has created a great start to a new series revolving around "Raiding Forces" during WWII. The plot was exceptional and the characters well developed. The suspense will keep you moving quickly through the story looking forward to seeing what happens next. There are plot twists, intrigue, humor and fast-paced action melded together into an amazing story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Murder in Auschwitz; Author: Visit Amazon's J C Stephenson Page; Review: J.C. Stephenson has created a novel that will make you feel, think, love and regret. As you bounce between Manfred's life in pre-Nazi Germany to his story inside the horrors of Auschwitz, you will be transported with deft skill be the amazing storytelling of the author. You will believe that you are there, through the good and bad. You will feel a complete connection to the characters and you WILL feel...you'll feel the love of the family and loyal friends, the intense hatred of the Nazis and the emotion behind the stunning conclusion to the story. This novel will invade your senses and you will feel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aleppo Code: A Novel (The Jerusalem Prophecies); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Brennan Page; Review: Terry Brennan has created an entertaining conclusion to The Jerusalem Prophecies. The Aleppo Code is an exciting, edge of your seat novel that brings the whole story full circle. You'll love the writing and become one with the plotline and characters. The author's imagination is amazing as he ties in real world scenarios.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Key: A Crusader's Story (The Key Trilogy) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Sean MacCotter Page; Review: The Key is a decent telling of the Knights Templar and the journey of some of its members. While entertaining, the massive number of errors detract too much to truly enjoy the story. When you misspell Templar with Templer, write about a trip to a location but don't name the location and have punctuation errors throughout, it makes for rough reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caesar's Sword (I); Author: Visit Amazon's David Pilling Page; Review: David Pilling has a new fan. "The Red Death" is an enjoyable read. It tells the story of Arthur's grandson and his quest to retrieve the immortal sword. What a great tale. Coel, the grandson, sold into slavery at a young age, emerges as a likeable character who rises from a slave to a member of the Guard. He suffers from mistakes made as a youth, but seems to come out on the other side a better man. The story was well written, entertaining, enlightening and captivating. My only take away was missing words in editing. While spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc was done well, there were many times that a word was missing or a word was added that didn't belong. Not the writer's fault, but annoying at times. It was not enough to distract from a great read. I'll definitely read more Pilling work!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Child of the Night Guild (Queen of Thieves); Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Peloquin Page; Review: Andy Peloquin has a talent for developing an amazing story. "Child of the Night Guild" will capture your imagination, whisk you away to a world you wouldn't wish on any child and take you deep into the depths of suspense. The children of the Night Guild will lodge themselves in your mind and in your heart as you follow their trials and tribulations at the hands of Master Velvet, then each other as they struggle to survive. This dark, gritty tale will keep you turning the pages with your heart beating wildly, looking for hope and cheering on the little accomplishments. This is one of the best books of the year and you'll become as big a fan of Mr. Peloquin's writing as I am. I can't wait for book two of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Daws Page; Review: Truly enjoyed this novel. The story was completely brilliant and the characters were believable. Some nice twists will keep your interest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Westin Excelsior Rome; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Beautiful lobby, nice location. Room was large and very well appointed. Great buffet breakfast. Pool available but very small. AC worked at only 75% but was comfortable even in 90 degree heat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Danieli a Luxury Collection Hotel Venice; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Great location to tour Venice. Lobby is beautiful and the staff good. Clean and average size room with good AC. The hotel is not on a par with other 5 star hotels but still a good choice--maybe not worth the premium price you pay, but still a nice place to stay when in Venice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ambassador; City: Vienna; Review: Perfect location walking distance from everywhere. Clean, spacious room with large bathroom. Business center with internet access at no charge. Nice breakfast included, gourmet restaraunt for dinner on site. Great choice, would stay there again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort Spa; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Spent a great week in Dec 2004 at Casa Magna. Rooms were great-clean, new beds (ie Westin Heavenly Bed) and rearranged to face the window and the ocean. Food around the pool was good, varied and reasonable. Staff and consierge service were fabulous. Weather was great. Every morning there was free coffee in the bar and a NY Times summary. Mikado rest. was good but pricey. Champs bar a good place to snack. The only negatives--poolchairs were tight, there were always chairs but you were on the lawn or beach if you weren't up early, also there is construction of a large timeshare project next door which made some noise. All in all minor negatives. In summary--friendly staff, very clean hotel with great room and good food. You can't go wrong and I'll be back next year. PS--consider the Canopy tour for something to do, it was great and I don't even like heights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Paraiso Beach; City: Playa Paraiso Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed at Paraiso Beach from Dec 24-31 with 3 kids(27,24,20) and my wife. Here is my review.... Room (4) Stayed in Bldg 31 in a Jr Suite. Room was clean and near the pool. Be aware that the resort is long and narrow and that if you are not near friends it can be a long walk. The rooms near the lobby are far from the pool and those near the beach are far from the lobby. The room was nicely cleaned each day with fresh towels and restocked minibar. Pool/Beach (5) Pool was very large and there were lots of chairs, didn't have to get up at 6am to get one. The beach was nice and some days had waves that were fun. The swim up bars and food around the pool was plentiful and the staff was friendly. There was no pool service, you had to go and get food but it was close. Staff (5) All were friendly, helpful and very nice Food(3) The big drawback, food was plentiful and breakfast and lunch were fine. Dinners were similar in all restaurants. You get to eat at 3 speciality rest. and we chose the Mediteranean (bad) Steak (only fair) and Japanese (good) heard the Brazilian was good and the Mexican bad. Went to Playa Del Carmen for dinner on 2 nights and that was fun, the food better. In all, what you would expect for an all inclusive, and I didn't expect much. If you are going for the food you will be disappointed, if you are there for the weather and to relax, it is tolerable. Things to do (4) rented a car and went to Tulum and Hidden World Cenote Park, that was fun. Weather (4) not as good as Puerto Vallarta or Ixtapa as you can get rain and clouds, but we were lucky and only had one rainday. SUMMARY--Not bad but I think I would try another site next year. The resort was nice, the weather only so-so, and I found the food was marginal. As a plus, no one got sick eating most of what was offered. A nice place if you are bringing a big group or a bunch of young kids. Feel free to ask me any questions, I love this site and it has been helpful in planning vacations in the past. Email if desired, [email protected]; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Michelangelo Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: Found a great rate on the internet and called the hotel directly and they honored it. When I checked in the upgraded me to a JR. suite, which was totally unexpected. The room was large, comfy, clean and quiet. The lobby was elegant and had live music in the evening. There was free coffee, cappucino and croissants in the am. The location on 51 and 7th was terrific. Only fly in the ointment was the lousy, overpriced, very slow served breakfast in the hotel restaurant--avoid it. In general a great place to spend a stay in NYC; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort; City: Lincolnshire Lake County Illinois; Review: Stayed two nights with one of the theatre packages. The play was good and I liked the newly redone bar and front desk. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The package included dinner which was fine, although a bit overpriced. The pool was nice and there is an indoor pool as well which makes going here in the winter for a show package even better. Lots of shopping not too far away. Overall, a nice weekend at a fair price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Little House in Bakah; City: Jerusalem Jerusalem District; Review: Location is fair in a mostly residential area. Rooms are very small, but nice and clean. Breakfast in the adjoining restaurant is nice but not extensive. It is a decent walk to any attractions such as the Old City. Average hotel, probably can do better unless you want to be in that area; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Saint Paul; City: St Paul de Vence French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d A; Review: If you are looking for a charming hotel where you can walk out the door and go to 30 galleries, this is it. The hotel is small but very nice. The staff is excellent and will go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. The breakfasts are good and they will make eggs as you wish, a nice touch. The city is a delight, galleries, restaurants, and shops galore. A wonderful way to spend a few days in the south of France.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Balzac; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Great location off the Champ. Rooms are nice sized with adequate bathrooms. Breakfast is OK, but nothing hot and never changes. A few problems. Very few extras, some rooms smell of smoke, even though they are not supposed to, and lots of street noise on the weekend if you are on the lower floor. So, if location is number one--consider it, but you may do better for the money, and its a lot, elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baumaniere les Baux de Provence; City: Les Baux de Provence Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes C; Review: If you are looking to chill out for a few days, this is good. Rooms were nice, ours had a balcony. Pool was good. Restaurant was good but the menu did not change at all in the 3 days we were there!!. The biggest problem is that there is nothing close that you can walk to if you want to eat elsewhere or shop. So if relaxing is the key, the place is nice and the surroundings beautiful. If you want to see more than the resort, look elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bay Landing Hotel; City: Burlingame California; Review: Hotel is convenient to San Mateo, Burlingame, and airport. No parking charge and good free breakfasts. Staff is courteous and helpful. Wifi is free. Exercise room is nice. But the rooms are dated and a far cry from the heavenly beds of other hotels. Bathrooms are clean but the showers a bit anemic. Overall, it is ok but not special other than the good breakfasts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: I am an owner at Grand Solmar and tried Rancho this Dec. First the good...The friendly staff and attention to cleanliness and thquality are at Rancho as well. The water slides are nice and there is no problem getting pool chairs. The rooms are new and nice. Now the bad...It is windy, and cooler than Solmar. Only 80 rooms are available so it seems like it is empty. If you liked going into the Marina to eat, it is an $80 cab ride. There is a shuttle, but it only takes you to Grand Solmar and runs hourly. There is only a deli, pool restaurants and one nice restaurant to choose from. There is no separation between the bedroom and the bathroom in the 2 bedroom master, kind of odd. There is construction noise, but not that annoying. Overall, at this time, I would stay at Grand Solmar. When Rancho is done it will have amazing facilities and 600 rooms, many restaurants, golf, lazy river,but that will be in 5 years. Best bet is for owners to get the ability to book either resort, as Rancho will be more expensive when it is done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Galaxy S9 Case, LOHASIC Premium PU Leather Slim; Brand: LOHASIC; Review: its very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eityilla(TM)10 Pairs of Anti-Dust Silicone Dock Cover Plug Stopper for Apple iPhone 5 5C 5S 6 Plus; Brand: Eityilla; Review: excelent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerb Smart iPhone 6S Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector W Smart Return Key and Confirm Key for Apple iPhone 6; Brand: Aerb; Review: excelent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J&D Case Compatible for iPhone 6S Plus Case with Kickstand, [Dual; Brand: J&D; Review: excelent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rugged Armor Designed for Apple Watch Case for 42mm Series 3/Series 2/1/Original (2015) - White; Brand: Spigen; Review: excelent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sabrent 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Black (EC-WU3E); Brand: Sabrent; Review: These are tough to beat for the price. I have 2 now. I prefer this style as the LED isn't nearly as bright as the older one I have; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anpower 3in1 USB Connection Kit HUB Sd MMC Tf Card Reader Adapter for OTG Mobile Phone; Brand: SOONHUA; Review: Works great with Samsung S5 for checking trail camera photos; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (12 Feet) - Step Down Design - (Part# MPC-35-2XRCA-12 ); Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Works great to connect laptop to receiver; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USB C/Type C to 3.5mm Aux Audio Headphone Charger and Music Jack Adapter Pixel 2/2XL/3/3XL Esential and so on Type; Brand: BDDXY; Review: Work great. Batteries hold up really well. Feels good in the hand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital 8GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Card Twin Pack (2 Pieces) (SD4/8GB-2P); Brand: Kingston; Review: I use these in my trail cams and they work perfectly. I will be ordering more making it easier to just swap cards. No issues to report at all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics M165 Marque 2 Ultralight Wireless Bluetooth Headset - Compatible with iPhone, Android, and Other Leading Smartphones; Brand: Plantronics; Review: This unit fits my ear VERy well. I really like the on/off switch as opposed to the normal having to hold a button. The volume is decent and the way it tells you how much talk/standby time is great. It was super easy to pair to my phone and I can also listen to music through it. It places my ringtones in my ear as I wanted. I am very very pleased with this!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIMVIP 3 in 1 Micro USB OTG Host Adapter SD Card Reader for Samsung Galaxy S4 S2 S3 Note 2; Brand: VIMVIP; Review: I have 6 of these. I keep one everywhere. I use them almost every day to transfer photos to my Note 4 from my trail cams or transferring photos from my phone to a PC with a thumb drive. I carry one in my tool bag and hunting bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 64GB UHS-I/Class 10 Micro SDXC Memory Card With Adapter- SDSDQUAN-064G-G4A [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Only formatted to 59 GB but works fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VONOTO Dc 2.5mm Plug/jack USB Charger Lead Charging Cable Cord Power for Chinese Tablet Pcs and All 7" /8/; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Fit fine and snug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acuvar 50" Inch Aluminum Camera Tripod with Universal Smartphone Mount and Wireless Remote Control Camera Shutter for All Smartphones; Brand: Acuvar; Review: For the price this can not be beat. I use it with my Note 4 and have no issues. I am very happy with it. Holds the phone secure and has plenty of adjustments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COM-PAD 6x Premium USB to Micro USB Sync- and Charging Cable Pack for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Bluetooth Speaker, Samsung; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Fit fine and snug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UCEC Flat USB 3.0 Cable - Micro B To A Male - 1 Foot (0.3m Meter); Brand: Loopilops; Review: Fit fine and snug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OKRAY 3ft High Speed Micro USB 2.0 Sync and Charge Data Cable Charging Cord Charger for Android, Samsung Galaxy,; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Fit fine and snug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DELTA DPS-220UB-A Liteon PS-5221-9, PS-5221-06, CPB09-D220R Power Supply for Acer Aspire X1420, X1420G, X1920, X3400; Brand: Acer; Review: Worked as we needed. No complaints.; 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: No complaints. Works as it should. Stores and holds data and was genuine Samsung not a fake; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB 3.0 OTG Flash Drive With micro USB connector For Android Mobile Devices(SDDD2-064G-G46); Brand: SanDisk; Review: These are great. Super easy to transfer files or photos from phone to PC or vice versa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FYY Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 - Premium PU Leather Case Stand Cover with Card Slots,; Brand: FYY; Review: Fits great. Easy access to S pen, buttons, and charger port. Only complaint was slight odor that it had when new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PNY Elite 128GB, up to 85MB/Sec, Microsdxc Card -UHS-I, U1 (P-SDU128U185EL-GE); Brand: PNY; Review: Horrible card. Worked fine 2 weeks in phone then pictures started becoming lost or corrupted. Then photos wouldn't save to it. Now phone doesn't even acknowledge it. Put 64gb card back in now no issues; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Traxxas 2976 AC to DC Converter, 40 Watt; Brand: Traxxas; Review: Not sure what to say. It works just how I want; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GeekPro Pro 1 WiFi 12MP HD 1080P Sports Camera Action DV; Brand: GEEKPRO; Review: Tried multiple different cards. It's good for a few minutes then the audio and video are not synced any more. In multiple players.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jricoo Nylon Braided 2.0 Micro USB Charging Cable, 10 Feet, 3 Pack, Gray; Brand: Jricoo; Review: These all worked as they should on Note 4. Charging and data transfer; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sushi Making Kit - Easy to Use DIY 10 Piece Sushi Roll Maker by Sushi Master; Brand: Kitchen + Home; Review: Brilliant. Makes packing sushi super easy and cutting is fool proof. Use a super sharp serrated blade to cut even better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haute Decor The Original MantleClip stocking holder, 4 pack - Oil-Rubbed Bronze; Brand: Haute Decor; Review: Great product. High quality. Holds a lot of weight. But it can be easily pulled off by a dog or kid because there is nothing securing it down. To secure it better consider using a command strip underneath.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter Micro Rashel Comfy Throw Blanket with Sleeves; Brand: NORTHWEST COMPANY; Review: Brother loved it. It's huge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sipping Stones Whisky Set of 9 Grey Whiskey Chilling Rocks - Pure Soapstone- Great; Brand: Sipping Stones; Review: Husband loves them in his bourbon. They have not scratched his prized glasses, but he doesn't swirl them either.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haute Decor The Original MantleClip stocking holder, 4 pack - Silver; Brand: Haute Decor; Review: Great product. High quality. Holds a lot of weight. But it can be easily pulled off by a dog or kid because there is nothing securing it down. To secure it better consider using a command strip underneath.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: South Shore Savannah Collection 4-Drawer Chest, White; Brand: South Shore; Review: poor quality....hard to assembly....nightmare; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KSM150PSGR Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield - Imperial Grey; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: All good. No complains. Vendor delivered fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixers - Onyx Black; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: All good. No complains. Vendor delivered fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GermGuardian Air Purifier Filter FLT4825 GENUINE HEPA Replacement Filter B for AC4825, AC4825E, AC4300BPTCA, AC4850PT, AC4900CA,; Brand: Germ Guardian; Review: All good. No complains. Vendor delivered fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honeywell HCM350B Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier Black; Brand: Honeywell; Review: All good. No complains. Vendor delivered fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storage Ottoman Faux Leather Collapsible Foldable Seat Foot Rest Coffee Table, Creme; Brand: Simply Genius; Review: All good. No complains. Vendor delivered fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bergamo, Luxury Hotel / Spa Bath Towel, 100 Percent Genuine Turkish Cotton, Set of 4, 700 Gsm, White; Brand: LUNASIDUS; Review: All good. No complains. Vendor delivered fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Becket Letterboxed Edition VHS; Brand: Richard Burton; Review: O'Toole and Burton how can you miss ?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen; Brand: ; Review: Stunning Portray, Helen Miren never disappoints.l; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Cid; Brand: Charlton Heston; Review: A classic Charlton Heston film !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King's Speech; Brand: Colin Firth; Review: AN INSPIRATIONAL FILM AND WORTHY OF SEVERAL OSCARS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretariat anglais; Brand: ; Review: Have the book, love the film and great fan of Bill Nack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Ultraman Superheroes Ultra Hero series #6: ULTRAMAN TARO; Brand: Bandai; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bandai Hobby HGBF Build Burning Gundam "Gundam Build Fighters Try" Action Figure (1/144 Scale); Brand: Rubie's; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultraman Ultra Hero 500 #01 ULTRASEVEN; Brand: Bandai; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Hero 500 series #7: ULTRAMAN LEO; Brand: Bandai; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultraman Superheroes Ultra Hero 500 series #5: ULTRAMAN ACE; Brand: Bandai; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Hero 500 series #3: ULTRAMAN ZOFFY; Brand: Bandai; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bandai Hobby Analyzer "Starblazers" Model Kit (1/12 Scale); Brand: Bandai Hobby; Review: good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhino Man; Brand: Papo; Review: Very Good! So detailed and great paint job done!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papo Fantasy World Figure, Lion Mutant; Brand: Papo; Review: Very Good! So detailed and great paint job done!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papo Fantasy World Figure, Crocodile Mutant; Brand: Papo; Review: product was great, but the easy packaging made the hammer broke apart.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Papo Tiger Mutant; Brand: Papo; Review: Very Good! So detailed and great paint job done!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papo Dragon Mutant; Brand: Papo; Review: Very Good! So detailed and great paint job done!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papo Ram Man; Brand: Papo; Review: Very Good! So detailed and great paint job done!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X Pose Skeleton Accessory Toilet Set; Brand: Re-Ment; Review: TOO SMALL; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Arcade Retro Arcade Machine Handheld Gaming System with 200 Built-in Video Games; Brand: by
My Arcade; Review: games are what you will not even want to play again after once.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DC Collectibles DC Comics New 52: Arsenal Action Figure; Brand: DC Collectibles; Review: great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Comics The New 52 Earth 2: Batman Bruce Wayne Action Figure; Brand: DC Collectibles; Review: great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Scotch Magic Tape, Standard Width, Versatile, Matte Finish, Trusted Favorite, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed, 6 Rolls (810K6); Brand: Scotch; Review: Sticks well, fits my dispenser just right. pulls out nicely. Good for mailing too. I recommend to others Scotch Tape; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotch Magic Tape, Standard Width, Writeable, Trusted Favorite, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Cabinet Pack, 18 Rolls (810K18CP); Brand: Scotch; Review: Sticks well, fits my dispenser just right. pulls out nicely. Good for mailing too. I recommend to others Scotch Tape; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pendaflex Color Reinforced File Jacket, 2-Inch Expanding Jacket, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack (12003EE); Brand: Pendaflex; Review: Wonderful way to separate one's business affairs. but for my personal usage, I don't appreciate the closed ends. and must fold all legal-length papers, which get all nicked up. Not easy to see inside. I gave them away, and bought colored "folders" which lay open easily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HP Everyday Photo Paper, Matte (100 Sheets, 8.5 x 11 Inches); Brand: HP; Review: Works good for non-professional picture printing. can even print both sides. Not professional quality, still good for everyday sharing. I ordered it three times again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon 1900B002 CL-31 Color Ink Cartridge; Brand: Canon; Review: I tried the "refills" but my printer won't recognize them, so I always buy this one, and the black that goes with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calculator, Helect Standard Function Desktop Calculator - H1001; Brand: Helect; Review: arrived today. I am going to love it. works by sunshine. does not need battery. I don't know why there is a place for battery. Unit is pretty, Aqua, my favorite color. My old one lasted 31 years, it was black. large buttons stand up/out, easy to touch.. Large display, easy to read. backspacer for mistakes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
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Title: The Color Of Money VHS; Brand: Paul Newman; Review: As much as I was looking forward to see this movie...especially since "The Hustler" is a favorite of mine...the soundtrack was so AWFUL...I have not yet been able to finish this movie.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Money; Brand: Paul Newman; Review: As much as I was looking forward to see this movie...especially since "The Hustler" is a favorite of mine...the soundtrack was so AWFUL...I have not yet been able to finish this movie.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amelie; Brand: Audrey Tautou; Review: Charming!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bicycle Thief VHS; Brand: Lamberto Maggiorani; Review: Victorio De Sica...my "FAVORITE" film director [period].; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abigail's Party VHS; Brand: Alison Steadman; Review: LOVE-LOVE-LOVE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Alpenhotel Kramerwirt; City: Mayrhofen Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: I have just returned from a ski break staying at this hotel, warm welcome with glorious food and service to match in the restaurant . The hotel is next to the church which gives it a real Austrian feel very picture postcard . I would definitely recommend this hotel as easy walking distance to bars and nightlife .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roca Nivaria GH Adrian Hoteles; City: Playa Paraiso Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Well we had been moved from this hotel from another hotel in Tenerife due to building works going on , but paid a massive price of 600 pound to do so and still only half board..... Well after reading the other reviews I totally agree this hotel is in a run down area not suitable for this hotel , no beach with hotel and the food is very poor for 5star not the choice , and the desserts are poor selection which has been a real shame and disappointing holiday . The spa is not part of the hotel so on the days it was raining they wanted to charge 15euros each for an hour which is a total rip off , this should not be extra at a a la carte property . The only good thing was the reception staff on arrival Diego was so pleasant and friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saalbacher Hof; City: Saalbach Hinterglemm Austrian Alps; Review: I have just returned yesterday from a week at the saalbacher Hof and it really exceeded my expectations , firstly on arrival the staff at reception were dressed impeccable and very friendly after our long journey . Our room was a standard room however this was adequate as we don't spend time in the room on this active ski holiday . The food was first class , the choice , quality, presentation and service you would have in a Michelin Star restaurant and the waitresses and waiters were outstanding . The spa in the hotel was beautiful and very welcoming after a day on the slopes . The location of the hotel stands in the centre close to the ski lifts which means no ski bus to catch and the après ski is all in walking distance . Cannot recommend this hotel enough and if you are thinking of a ski trip to Austria which that extra special touch of class , then the Saalbacher Hof is the Place to stay . I would like to thank Isabella and her family for the wonderful atmosphere and warmth they create with lovely staff from the moment you arrive a true Gem in the heart of Saalbach x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hare and Hounds Hotel; City: Tetbury Cotswolds England; Review: Just returned from a couple of nights away at the Hare and Hounds , this was a beautiful hotel and as we were travelling with our little dog Charlie was ideal . We booked into the elm cottage which accommodates dogs and they even provide dog basket and bowls . The room was a standard double room and it had lovely decor , quality furnishings and king size bed which was very comfy. The toiletries provided were Molton and Brown , now what more could a lady wish for , just felt that extra special touch of class . The first night we ate at the Beaufort Restuarant which was an excellent meal and worthy of More than 2 AA Rosettes in my opinion, the presentation and quality of the food was splendid. The service from the staff waiting on was extremely professional and they were so polite, beautiful setting . We also had a meal in the Jack Hares Pub which is part of the hotel but less formal dining in a cosy bar with log fires burning away , just great atmosphere in this bar and the food again was lovely . Breakfast was from a menu which gives that individuality and is cooked to your liking . This hotel is convenient to all the little quaint towns in the Cotwolds and we also made a trip to Bath which is only 25 minutes away , this is worth a visit with its beautiful architectural buildings which ooze class and charm , and a wander around here is delightful for the shops and cultural aspect . We will definitely be returning to this part of the Cotwolds and a definate return to this hotel , I would like to personally add that Ryan at front of house was extremely friendly on arrival and during our stay as he would always have a cheerful smile and ask how we were enjoying our stay and of course make a fuss of Charlie our dog . I do hope the management at this hotel appreciate the staff in all areas as this is what makes this place so special .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr; City: Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: I have just returned 4 days ago from the Fairmont, We booked the gold package which is a must as this entitles you to breakfast on the 7th floor and feels very private and exclusive , at 2-4 pm afternoon tea and 6-8 cocktails and other alcoholic drinks are part of the package , they really are attentive to your every need on the 7th floor and the views from the breakfast area overlooking the mosque was lovely. Half board basis we took our buffet dinner in the Cuiscene Restuarant and the selection of food on offer was amazing , from Chinese , fish , Indian and English dishes so you shouldn't find it hard to find something to your liking. The desserts are a sight and freshly made pancakes with a choice of filling ...strawberries and Nutella was delicious . We ate in Marco Pierre Whites Restuarant one evening and the steak was top notch and the presentation and quality of the food was excellent. The service from the waiting on staff is impeccable and they aim to please which again confirmed we chose a great hotel . We opted for a Fairmont gold view room this was spacious and the views in the morning down the creek and our beach was beautiful . The toiletries are Rose of New York which was a touch of class as u sunk into the deep bath tub overlooking the mosque ...prue luxury . The beach and pool area was clean and always lots of sun beds even at midday so no early towel run which is a massive plus when you are on holiday you don't want to be getting up early to do this painful chore. We visited the Grand Mosque , Marina Mall , Musturiff Mall all of which the hotel provides a free shuttle service but if you don't want to be tied to times taxis in Abu Dhabi are cheap , we went to visit The Emirates Palace Hotel and it cost £8.00 to go there which was approx 25 minutes this is a must see as the Hotel stands so impressively as you travel up to it, inside this hotel is so splendid the grand lobby is breath taking . The Marine Mall is near the Emirates Palace and this is great shopping and take lunch in the Top floor Cafe/Restuarant for the great views and pictures of the Marina . I highly recommend a visit to Abu Dhabi and the Fairmont hotel is beautiful from the minute you enter into the impressive lobby you will definitely realise you have chosen a great hotel , and staying on the gold floor were you have priority check in and those special touches that will make you feel special throughout your stay with your own staff on the front desks as you come out the lifts , they greet you with a smile and are extremely helpful as I found out as on arrival my luggage had been lost in Abu Dhabi Airport and still on my return they never; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grupotel Parc Natural Spa; City: Playa de Muro Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: I have just returned from a week staying at this hotel . This was my first visit to this island and the scenery and beach was beautiful in this area. On arrival the reception staff were pleasant and efficient in our room allocation. The room was a twin room with balcony which was spacious and clean . I was disappointed for a 5*Hotel they did not provide tea and coffee facilities, however reception staff did send a kettle to our room on request, but this minor requirement should be addressed. The Pool area was pleasant no loud music in day as you have in some hotels which was pleasing as we were here for a relaxing holiday . The beach is a short walk through the well manicured gardens of hotel , beautiful sandy beach and lovely sand under your feet in the azure waters , yes there are problems with seaweed which was not a major problem as u pass through that initially and soft on the feet which is better than some beaches where there are rocks to navigate through, so dont be put off by other reviews on seaweed in the sea. The Restuarant in the hotel was elegant to the eye with high windows and pillars and tables all nicely presented , very spacious atmosphere to enjoy the array of food that was on offer each night and quality was outstanding . The hotel is situated just outside Alcludia centre opposite the Natural Parc Reserve which was pleasant as felt a little more exclusive from the other hotels in region, The buses are a cheap €1.55 single and puerto Pollensa which is only aroubd the headland 5km is €1.80 and bus stop outside the hotel gave us easy access to neighbouring Alcludia Old Town which is a must see and Puerto Pollensa which sits on a harbour front is classy and chic place to hang out in the evening , prime spot to relax on wonderful sofas and watch the world go by is the Cappuccino Grand Cafe. Unfortunately in our hotel we had No Holiday Rep which was disappointing as we were A La Carte guests but thomsons only had a German Tui Rep , but the hotel reception were very attentive and booked our excursions through No Frills , this is a family run business in Alcludia and they were 100% , we went on the Island tour led by Ester a local woman who had a wealth of information, this trip takes you by bus to Al Calobara by bus and then boat to puerto soller and tram to soller and then train down to Palma , this takes you to the real Spain through magnificant mountain scenery and the wonderful coastline as you travel by boat , the tram takes you through lemon and orange groves as you go back in time on the train back to Palma. Our Second No Frills trip was led by Pete who was a yorkshire gentleman who too had a wealth of knowledge of the island and our; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont The Palm; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I have just returned from a week at The Fairmont the Palm. When you arrive at this property it has wonderful entrance with the front end staff to match who are so accomodating as soon as you step out of the car which is a great sign that customer service is of utmost importance to the Fairmont Chain . This Hotel is huge and stands Majestically at the trunk of the palm which its location is perfect if you want easy access to get around Dubai without long commutes on and off the Palm as other hotels perhaps would endure in rush hour traffic and taxis are cheap way of getting round . The Lobby has this beautiful aroma of jasmine as you walk in and the floral arrangements are amazing array of colours . We booked a Deluxe Sea View Room which is a must as the views over the Palm and Dubai skyline are spectacular especially at night and i must say without the noise of Downtown Dubai. We were on a Half Board Basis the food was excellent and choices to match , the breakfast buffet and also the evening meal was buffet style with themed nights. The Beach is huge and private to hotel guests so you will always get a sunbed and the adults section pools which we used consisted of one infinity pool and a large seperate pool. The towels are provided by the beach/pool area and i would say i was Disappointed with Quality of towels which were very worn and some days had holes in some days which is Unacceptable for a 5* Hotel and thought they would have had Fairmont Logo on them to add that touch of class. The Wifi is only free in the lobby area and is charged if you use in your room which this is unacceptable in these days where the internet is a essential whether for business or pleasure , this did disappoint as it meant sitting in lobby area instead of the comforts of your own room to access. Apart from these minor issues this hotel scores high in my opinion from the customer service , room cleaning service and quality of food and the comfortable rooms. I would recommend this hotel to someone who wants a Good Quality hotel that escapes the hustle and bustle of city hotels and this really is a peaceful location with fabulous views .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort Marina; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I have just returned 2 days ago after spending 8 nights at The Westin Hotel to attend The Dubai World Cup Horse Racing Event . The appearance of this hotel as you arrive is very spectacular and front end staff greet you as soon as you arrive by car with a smile , they really make this special when you arrive and I knew I had chosen the right Hotel. The hotel lobby has wonderful display of fresh flowers and the light fitting in the centre gives the Westin a grandeur appeal. The Reception Staff were pleasant and amended my room requirements to middle section of the hotel and a high floor 6th Floor we were given for our Deluxe Sea View Room and the views were amazing over the marina and Palm region . The room was spacious and ample toiletries in the bathroom , and the beds were heavenly beds so comfy you just didn't want to get out of them. The room service was excellent and would respond to requests in a timely manner , nothing was too much trouble and Always Service with a smile. There were plug sockets that were Uk so no need for adaptors which was a plus and they also had an iPod docking station to charge your iPhone . Wi fi was free and also this worked when down the beach. The Breakfast in the Blue Orange was Excellent and the Friday brunch is voted one of the best in Dubai ...just go there and see for yourselves. The evening meal we took in the Blue Orange as we were half board which I would highly recommend you upgrade to Half Board as the selection of cuisine on offer was second to none , quality and presentation really was the key and this was impressive . We did not use any of the other restaurants but people did comment to us that they were also top notch dining places within the hotel. We went to the Oeno wine bar for ladies night great atmosphere about this place and Kenny the Bar manager was very attentive assuring his guests were happy , he really has a wonderful smile and genuinely shows great customer care. He actually remembered I visited last November and gave me a warm welcome back to the Westin with a complimentary glass of wine , which proves he goes that extra mile, an asset to The Westin I believe. The beach and pool area was clean and always lots of sun beds so no early towel runs . However one minor issue I noticed that the tiles around some parts of the pool had broken and worn away which is a safety hazard which I feel would be of upmost importance for maintinence to rectify this . There is a club/dining venue in the hotel called China Grill this had a real chic feel and great buzz with good music . Al in all this Hotel exceeded my expectations, the location is excellent to Malls , Marina and JLT all great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: InterDesign AFFIXX, Peel and Stick Strong Self-Adhesive Vanity Cosmetic Organizer, Storage for Hair Care, Jewelry, Bath, Q-Tip; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Great holder which affixes well to surface. Clean looking piece. Would buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mDesign Liquid Hand Soap Dispenser Pump Bottle for Kitchen, Bathroom | Also Can be Used for Hand Lotion; Brand: mDesign; Review: Have purchased one of these for soap then purchased another for mouthwash. Size is great. Easy to clean. Nice looking, simple piece. Good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madhu International Ombre Mandala Tapestries (Roundie 70" with Cotton Tassel, Blue); Brand: Madhu International; Review: Love the big size and fringe. Was bigger than I really expected (even though I saw the size). Isn't really a light turquoise more of darker turquoise and is more of a stamping print than i planned on. Overall, i would buy again. Bought as a gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Senmar Mermaid Tail Blanket knit crochet and Mermaid Blanket for Adult, Summer Super Soft Sleeping Bags(71"x 35") (Blue); Brand: Senmar; Review: Bought this item as a gift and let me say it is ADORABLE! Colors are rich, yarns are nice and length (adult) is generous. A bit heavier than I expected (a good thing) since it said summer weight. Still not heavy as a winter blanket but it will work nicely year round. Am buying another soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purrfect Harmony Advent Calendar (Countdown to Christmas); Brand: Vermont Christmas Company; Review: Cute item. No candy but I knew that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spoon Mold,WBSEos 2 Piece Spoon Chocolate Mold Silicone Cake Mold Chocolate Fondant Tools Decoration Bakeware Cupcake Baking Molds; Brand: WBSEos; Review: Item as expected. Easy to use and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: OtterBox Defender Series Protective Case for Kindle Paperwhite, Pink/Papaya; Brand: OtterBox; Review: This is a great case gives good protection Bought it for my granddaughter for her kindle she loves and it has a stand on the back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone Charging Cable Novtech 2 Pack 10ft Nylon Braided High Speed Lightning Cable for iPhone 7 7 Plus 6s 6s; Brand: Novtech; Review: Yes I'm very happy with this item it does work well with the iPhone 6s most do not. And it allows me to be able to enjoy my ipad and my iPhone with out having to lean into the plug because of it not being long enough this is plenty long enough and the price is right '' Shipping was also very quick thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZAGG Cover with Blacklit, Hinged Keyboard for iPad mini / iPad mini Retina - Black; Brand: ZAGG; Review: This is nice and handy but it makes the tablet quite heavy and don't hold a long charge if you don't use it much; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LTGEM Hard Case for Over-Ear Beats Studio/Pro/Solo2/Solo3 Headphone and Sennheiser Headphone; Brand: LTGEM; Review: I just returned another case I ordered because the fit was tight. But Not this one!! this case has plenty of room good protection and closes easy you don't feel like your cramming it into the case. The pocket is roomy easy to get into. I like the strap but I wish it had is a Carabiner hook or both a Carabiner & strap I don't like the strap for a man it would give you a choice. All in all its really nice. Cant go wrong with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin 8-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector with 6-Foot Power Cord and Telephone Protection, BE108200-06; Brand: Belkin; Review: Best you can Buy very good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TFY GPS Navigation Sun Shade Visor for Garmin nüvi 2797LMT 7-Inch Portable Bluetooth Vehicle GPS and other 7-Inch GPS; Brand: TFY; Review: I did not like or care for this product; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Case Star Rectangle-Shaped Hard EVA Case with Climbing Carabiner, Mesh Pocket, Zipper Enclosure and Durable Exterior - Black; Brand: Star Case; Review: These are perfect for your ear buds and charging cord and for your external battery great size picture only shows battery and small charging cable but you would still be able to fit ear buds and a larger charging cable I have a flash drive in there as well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluedio A (Air) Stylish Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Mic (Black); Brand: Bluedio; Review: These are nice just hurt my ears; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roku 4 | HD and 4K UHD Streaming Media Player with Enhanced Remote (Voice Search, Lost Remote Finder, and; Brand: Roku; Review: Love this roku I can plug in my own head phones to keep the other sounds out of my tv hearing. Like when my childrens tv is too loud I can block them out lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Star ® Black Color Square Shaped Carrying Hard Case Storage Bag for MP3/MP4 Bluetooth Earphone Earbuds with Mesh; Brand: Case Star; Review: Nice but very small ok just for ear buds and a& a charging cord; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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