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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Littlest Pet Shop Lite Brite Refill Set with Pegs; Brand: Littlest Pet Shop; Review: These sheets are so much better than the parchment paper they used to give you that would rip! It is made of thick paper that I believe will stand up to multiple (think atleast 5) uses. The extra pegs are a bonus as well, I'm very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lite Brite TRANSFORMERS Picture Refill Set with BONUS 50 Pegs!; Brand: Transformers; Review: I'm very pleased with the quality upgrade in lite brite paper since I was a kid. This seems like it will last atleast 5 times before I have to break out the copies so I'm very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lite Brite Refill: Dinosaurs (7x7 SQUARE) - NOT FOR NEW LITE BRITES - For pre-2013 Lite Brites ONLY; Brand: Lite Brite; Review: We bought our daughter a lite brite this Christmas and since she is currently obsessed with dinosaurs getting these sheets was a no brainer. They don't come with any additional pegs like the other sheets we bought, but what came with the lite brite itself was more than enough to do the designs. These sheets are also much thicker than the old fashioned ones I used to remember and as long as you snap a picture of them (so you don't forget which colors to use the next time) before you push the pegs in they should last longer than the old ones used to so that is a plus. I'm definitely pleased with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HABA Vegetable Set in shopping bag; Brand: HABA; Review: I am a huge fan of anything made by Haba and this is no exception. The bag is well made and the toys will last forever I'm sure just like all the other well made toys we have from them, very very happy with this purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HABA Wooden Fruit Set in Shopping Bag; Brand: HABA; Review: I am a huge fan of anything made by Haba and this is no exception. The bag is well made and the toys will last forever I'm sure just like all the other well made toys we have from them, very very happy with this purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Basic Rarity the Unicorn; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: We bought this as a stocking stuffer to replace a pony who met an untimely end at the paws of our dog and she is very pretty. Her hair is so purple I almost didn't want to give her to my daughter knowing she is not as gentle with doll/pony hair as she should be. But she loves it so we are happy with this buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Basic Figure Blossomforth with Animal Friend; Brand: Hasbro; Review: Bought this for my neice and she loves it, my sister said she played with it instead of all the other toys she got on Christmas, so to me that is a good buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lite Brite LED Flatscreen - Boys; Brand: Lite Brite; Review: I'm very please with the update to the lite brite of my youth! My daughter and I did several designs on Christmas morning and she was really involved so I was pleased with this purchase. I'm not sure how people can complain about the pegs falling out, if anything they are hard to push in! The new pegs have barbs on the tip to keep them in place unlike the smooth cylinder shape of the classic pegs and my 4 year old had trouble pushing them in when you got several of them clustered together. And taking them out was not easy either you have to actually wiggle and pull them out. I also love how it lays flat so it makes it easier to do the design. The tray is nice, but don't put all the pegs in there while you are doing a design or you will scatter pegs everywhere, get a paper plate or something flat to hold all of them then count out the ones you need per color and only put the color you are using in the tray, at least that would be my advice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Step2 Deluxe Canyon Road Train & Track Table; Brand: Step2; Review: We love this train table so much! Especially since all the cars/trains can be stored inside and when they are done playing trains they can do a puzzle or color on the "tabletop". Great price on Amazon too. Very happy with this purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Michael and His Rescue Rig; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: We bought this as a replacement for my sons fire truck that had broken when the wheel axle broke. He loves it, the sounds are realistic but not annoying and all the little people we already had fit inside. Great toy for a little boy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play D199; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: We bought this for the sole reason that you can't get them in the states. My son obviously doesn't recognize him because he doesn't appear in any of the shows or books we have but it's a train and he loves it anyway!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playskool Heroes, Transformers Rescue Bots, Beam Box, Blades; Brand: Playskool; Review: This is a great video game for any little kid especially if they love the Rescue Bots TV show. My son even wants to play with this with the bigger Blades figure and says this is the "son" and the other is the "dad". The games vary based on what figure you put in the Beam Box so they get about 4-5 games per figure which I think is good for the price. No upgrade possiblities right now, but by the time they get sick of playing it, they will probably have outgrown it anyway. Good game for little kids and easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: emotional labor; Description: process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job
Title: Hindustani; Description: Indo-Aryan language
Title: Alzheimer's disease; Description: progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss
Title: 2018 Asian Games; Description: 18th edition of the Asian Games
Title: The Blue Bird; Description: play by Maurice Maeterlinck
Title: Huashan 1914 Creative Park; Description: A cultural center in Taipei
Title: mechanical system; Description: manages power to accomplish a task that involves forces and movement
Title: Marguerite Duras; Description: French writer and film director
Title: Life After People; Description: 2009 television series
Title: fluid mechanics; Description: branch of physics concerned with the mechanics of fluids (liquids, gases, and plasmas) and the forces on them; branch of continuum mechanics
Title: mechatronics; Description: combination of electronics and mechanics
Title: iconoclasm; Description: the destruction of religious icons
Title: seismic wave; Description: waves of energy that travel through the Earth''s layers, and are a result of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, magma movement, large landslides and large man-made explosions
Title: Glorious Revolution; Description: 17th Century British revolution
Title: R; Description: programming language for statistical computing
Title: sati; Description: Custom of (ostentiabily self-) immolation of widow right after husband's death
Title: Christina Hodson; Description: screenwriter
Title: Greek tragedy; Description: genre of theatre from Ancient Greece
Title: How a Mosquito Operates; Description: 1912 film by Winsor McCay
Title: Event Horizon Telescope; Description: project to create a global interferometric telescope array
Title: Template:AFC Youth Championship; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Shigechiyo Izumi; Description: Japanese supercentenarian
Title: Fanny Imlay; Description: Daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft
Title: Valentina Tereshkova; Description: Russian cosmonaut, first woman to have flown in space
Title: Federal Government of the United States; Description: national government of the United States
Title: Category:Articles for deletion; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Applying Game-Based Learning in Nursing Education: Empathy Board Game Learning; Description: scientific article published in February 2018
Title: Design for Change; Description: organization
Title: Le Trong Tan; Description: Vietnamese general
Title: BMW 3 Series; Description: car model
Title: National Taiwan University of Arts; Description: A national university in New Taipei
Title: India–United States relations; Description: Bilateral relations between India and United states
Title: Internet; Description: global system of connected computer networks
Title: 1764; Description: year
Title: Taeko Oyama; Description: Olympic basketball player
Title: Project:Meetup; Description: Project namespace(s) for face-to-face meetups that are held regularly in cities around the world, often in support of WikiProjects and initiatives
Title: Project:News; Description: Wikimedia project page for milestones and announcements
Title: violin; Description: bowed string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths
Title: atom; Description: smallest indivisible unit of a chemical substance
Title: Urdu literature; Description: literature in the Urdu language
Title: Euaspa milionia; Description: species of insect
Title: Ōba clan; Description: Japanese clan
Title: cultural studies; Description: academic field of critical theory and literary criticism
Title: recurrent neural network; Description: class of artificial neural network where connections between units form a directed cycle
Title: history of science; Description: study of the historical development of science and scientific knowledge
Title: WikiJournal of Medicine; Description: open-access, free-to-publish, Wikipedia-integrated academic journal
Title: deletion policy; Description: overall policy about deletion (including speedy deletion, proposed deletion, and discussed deletion)
Title: Wikiversity:Scope; Description: Wikiversity goals, design and constraints
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Title: Western Cuban Nesophontes; Description: species of mammal
Title: Haitian nesophontes; Description: species of mammal
Title: Cuban nesophontes; Description: species of mammal
Title: Greater Cuban nesophontes; Description: species of mammal
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Title: Programmable logic controller; Description: digital computer used for automation of electromechanical processes
Title: Cepora nadina; Description: species of insect
Title: servomechanism; Description: automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the action of a mechanism. It usually includes a built-in encoder or other position feedback mechanism to ensure the output is achieving the desired effect
Title: screw thread; Description: helical part of screw
Title: Category:Appias (genus); Description: Wikimedia category for a genus of butterflies
Title: Puerto Rican Nesophontes; Description: extinct species of mammal
Title: Category:Pierinae; Description: Wikimedia category
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Title: etiology; Description: reason or origination of some disease
Title: PewDiePie; Description: Swedish YouTuber and video game commentator
Title: Fridtjof Nansen class frigate; Description: ship class
Title: Mount Washington; Description: Baltimore Light Rail station in Baltimore, Maryland
Title: Stefania; Description: crater on Venus
Title: Cleopatra; Description: crater on Venus
Title: BS Fire Emblem: Akaneia Senki; Description: 1997 video game
Title: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud; Description: President of Somalia; PDP Chairman; educator; civic, academic, and political activist
Title: Nightingale Corona; Description: corona on Venus
Title: Ba'het Corona; Description: corona on Venus
Title: Onatah Corona; Description: corona on Venus
Title: Wheatley; Description: crater on Venus
Title: Wikipedia Club Pune; Description: wiki club in Pune, India
Title: Pat Storey; Description: Irish bishop
Title: Africanized bee; Description: common name
Title: Castle Rackrent; Description: novel by Maria Edgeworth
Title: Tannet of Pagan; Description: King of Pagan dynasty of Burma
Title: Ministers of State of the 30th Dáil; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: Miriam Vogt; Description: German alpine skier
Title: Sinobrachyops; Description: genus of amphibians (fossil)
Title: Category:Head and neck cancer; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: human digestive system; Description: combination of anatomical organs that are responsible for digestive function
Title: Portal:Contents/History and events; Description: Wikimedia portal
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Title: rice transplanter; Description: Agricultural Machine | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Arner's Restaurant; City: New Castle, DE; Review: I wish I could give zero stars to this poor excuse for a restaurant... On the way back from Philly to our beach house recently, my wife and I stopped in for a sandwich. We were led to a nice booth and greeted by a young girl waitress. My wife ordered a grilled cheese and asked for some DICED tomatoes in it. The young waitress repeated the order back and said of course- no problem. I ordered the veggie bean burger and she asked how would I like it cooked- which was odd, but I added "medium please". I ordered iced tea for my wife and me and added onion rings to my order. A full 28 minutes later our sandwiches appeared. My wife's order came with SLICED tomatoes- no biggie- and she just ate it anyway, I attempted to bite my burger and roll and nearly broke a tooth on the over-microwaved wheat roll. My wife laughed as the entire burger fell out onto the plate splattering ketchup and mustard on my polo shirt. 5 minutes later the waitress reappeared and I explained that perhaps something had gone awry in the kitchen and she quickly brought me a new roll. This one was mostly frozen... so I told her never mind- I'll just eat the patty and tomato/lettuce. The patty was cardboard but I ate it anyway... my wife was busy dabbing my shirt to remove the mustard/ketchup stains when the waitress came back to apologize that the cook was overwhelmed by a party in the next room. (Odd, since there were only 8 or 9 cars in the lot outside.) She was very timid about offering the explanation and I just accepted it as not totally her fault but rather (I assumed) an intimidating short order cook in the back somewhere. Upon leaving, I advised the floor manager at the register very quietly about the roll and she made a face and took off three dollars from the bill since "you ate the burger part"... with no apology or attempt at customer service. The waitress got her full tip. I was so angry that I vowed to open a yelp account and DID! Avoid this place at all costs.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lupi's Pizza; City: Marcus Hook, PA; Review: Ordered 2 pizzas by phone an hour in advance. Showed up at the prescribed time and the ditzy girl at the counter said they thought I had said 330 instead of 230. So I waited for them to start cooking them. I verified with her that one was to be a tomato pie with no cheese. Naturally when we get home, it had cheese. Uggggh. Never again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vedge; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Situated in the "Gayborhood" near Thomas Jefferson University hospital, this is a top 5 east coast restaurant for me. Landau and Jacoby have really done it... I'd add that while this is a vegan restaurant as categorized, their top 5 ranking transcends that specialized niche- this is a major omnivore restaurant-included ranking... The restaurant was at capacity- no doubt with vegans and carnivores alike! Our visit was a late afternoon meal- we were seated at 5. Lovely Kate our waitress helped us order just the right amount of plates from 4 categories- starter, mains, dirt (seasonal veggies) and dessert. She was a great guide. We ordered a cocktail with scented kefir lime for my wife and an American Pale Ale for me. Both excellent choices for 2 rounds each. Salt roasted beets, portobello carpaccio, fingerling potatoes, smoked tofu, grilled seitan (sinful!), eggplant braciole and more appeared (and disappeared) as we ate our way through our heavenly choices. Home made bread with herbed olive oil arrived twice as well, Desserts finished off our already heavily pleasured palates- an aromatic cheesecake with a black olive crisp crust (who knew?) and 3 perfect mounds of coconut milk ice cream and sorbet. Naturally we asked for the recipe book and purchased one- autographed by the chef-owners which was quite nice. Find your way here... Just do it! Enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Hen; City: Swedesboro, NJ; Review: Stopped in for a late Sunday breakfast and found this little spot while up here in NJ. The breakfast for omnivores looked ok (my wife had an omelet) but almost zero for the vegan yours truly... So I opted for OJ, black coffee (no nondairy milk in the house), home fries and peanut butter on toast. Service was good- ask for Ken. Odd screeching from the chairs whenever anyone moved in the dining area was a bit annoying. I'm guessing the bar and night crowd keep this place going. Outdoor area front and back. Eh...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Philadelphia South-Swedesboro; City: Swedesboro, NJ; Review: Had an otherwise uneventful stay except for loss of power (it happens)... Hotel is in need of updating and is not the usual cookie cutter Holiday Inn. My guess it was another brand at some point way back. Check in and registration was pleasant. Rooms have very little sound insulation. We could hear our neighbors snoring! Was surprised that neither GM nor staff did absolutely nothing to communicate to guests about the power outage... A very basic courtesy. Guests were left on their own. Parking lot inadequate for number of rooms. I'm a Platinum Royal Ambassador at IHG Hotels and it really pains me to give a review like this for my favorite brand. Can not recommend. ------------ Reply to Dana at Holiday Inn Thank you, Dana. This is normally accomplished with a mass distribution voice mail through your phone system. It leaves the red message light on for the guest to retrieve at any time. Fairly simple. -Gary; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Miss Rachel's Pantry; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: What an absolute gem of a vegan gourmet take out place! Daughter and son-in-law gave us a gift certificate and we made excellent use of it. Super execution of great tempeh, tofu, seitan and fresh veg recipes! We'll be back...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B.GOOD; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: So I really wanted this place to rock our world but alas, it falls short. You're in the right ballpark, B.Good, but execution is where you need work. 1st, I don't want to be rushed while reading your board to order our lunch. You guys may know what's up there by heart, but we don't. 2nd, I'm glad the food came out quickly, but what the heck? I just spent $30 and am still way hungry! 3rd, The Buddha bowl concept is great with the local fresh produce, but a little more dressing and more than 2 tablespoons of quinoa please? We're going to Chipotle for the main course I guess. Not returning-; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Café Isla; City: Media, PA; Review: Great hip place for coffee and sandwiches in down town Media. Prices very reasonable if you "order well"... And food is fresh and delicious. Omnivores to vegans have choices here. My toddler grandson likes to explore the brick paved courtyard here after he finishes his lunch with the family. Am here every other month and always leave happy and sated. Thx, Seven Stones! Enjoy-; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa Carollo's Family Restaurant; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Good not great family restaurant that uses entirely too much powdered garlic. Fresh garlic would be so much nicer. Extensive Italian menu. Pleasant servers and reasonable prices in a good location. Lose the powdered garlic! Please... Did I mention the powdered garlic?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Esti's Besty's Vegetarian Restaurant; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: This place offers exceptional service and food. The owner, David, and his wife are lovely affable folks who really care for their clientele. I always feel like I'm sitting in the kitchen at their home when here. Salads are extraordinary and David always helps me pick out something vegan. Just wish we lived closer... We'd be here all the time. -Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Home Depot; City: Mount Laurel, NJ; Review: Typical Home Depot store. Home Depot staff very nice and knowledgeable. In store Solar City amateur sales personnel pounce on you and refuse to take no for an answer. Beware of them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Philadelphia - Mt. Laurel; City: Mount Laurel, NJ; Review: Exceptional HIE property. Clean, newer, well located, lots of hot water, great aircon, good housekeeping staff, excellent broadband, big tv, great attitude of Brian the GM (and his asst GM, too). Will return without question and recommend highly. On the negative side, difficult to really say... Perhaps the newer front desk staff could use some additional training and time in the job... And of course, the typical HIE breakfast is a bit of a challenge for vegans. As mentioned, the location is great and lots of food choices, shopping and entertainment nearby. A real winner in my book. Other HIE's could learn from this one! Will be back again soon. -Enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Halal Guys; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I really wanted falafel for dinner and saw this corner restaurant near my hotel. I set my expectations fairly low and this place still disappointed. (If they have a place in NYC like I've heard, they won't last very long with their dry as saw dust falafel patties.) I saw the manager reach into the freezer to pull them out with his bare hands and drop them into the deep fryer. Blecch. The rice was dry, the pita bread was 3 small micro slices, the salad was a few diced pieces of tomato and some plain iceberg lettuce. The salad dressing listed egg as an ingredient so this vegan went without. The hot sauce was inedible. The only reason I didn't give them one star was that the two fellows were polite and said thank you. Sorry, no more Halal Guys @10.95 for mediocrity for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport; City: Essington, PA; Review: In short, a scary dump. Deserves zero stars, but the front desk staff were polite. Owner should be ashamed of himself. Didn't even want to take off my shoes in the room. Nasty carpet... Stay away!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar - Glen Mills; City: Glen Mills, PA; Review: So, the service was really excellent. Eugenea was our server and you'd be challenged to find one more upbeat, attentive and genuine. The atmosphere is modern and lots of snake plants good for conversion of carbon dioxide to nice fresh air. The pricing is closer to $$$ not $$. The cuisine is mostly "lady" portions. Eugenea warned me. I'm a 195 pound vegan and left hungry. My wife was fine with her salad and stir fry. I ordered the falafel salad and their "unfried" fries. Both were artfully presented but nearly inedible. The fries are baked without oil and are chokingly dry. The falafel are also made without oil and just fell to dust when I put my fork in them. It may be "healthy" but I felt they really need to work on their recipes. A little olive oil is good for you- ask any nutritionist. Will not return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Starview Diner; City: Somerdale, NJ; Review: Staff mighty pleasant. Breakfast food choices for a vegan were abysmal. If you are an omnivore, you'll be fine for a quick bite. Manage your expectations in any case.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Great brunch today (St Paddy's) for daughter's bday next week. Lots of vegan and omnivore fare for hipsters and nonhipsters alike. Bar looked inviting but just coffees for us today. Must be even nicer in warm weather on the patio! We'll be back. Enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: niceeshop(TM) Pink Bird Nest Rear Hard Case Cover for iPhone 5 5S + Screen Protector; Brand: niceeshop; Review: Very nice fully what I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generic MC0132 Cell Phone Case for iPhone 4s - Non-Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: Generic; Review: very nice cover only after several weeks began to fall the tapestry of the back cover, very disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DandyCase 2in1 Hybrid High Impact Hard Vintage Sea Green Floral Pattern; Brand: DandyCase; Review: Very nice fully what I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 5S Case, iPhone 5 Case, ULAK Fashion TPU; Brand: ULAK; Review: This protector will stay tight on my cell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Case,LANDFOX Carved Damask Vintage Pattern Matte Hard Case Cover iPhone 6 4.7 Inch; Brand: Landfox; Review: very nice ,, excellent product and get well protected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Screen Protector, Case Impact Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 6 (4.7); Brand: CBD; Review: Eexcellent product came well protected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Crayola Art Smock-; Brand: Crayola; Review: We purchased art smocks along with a bird feeder painting kit. They were plenty big for 5 and 6 year-olds--fully covered their clothes down to mid-thigh. And the girls thought they were so cute wearing them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World of Beatrix Potter: Collectible Peter Rabbit; Brand: Kids Preferred; Review: We purchased this as a keepsake, along with the Beatrix Potter books and children's dishes, as a gift from great grandmother to a newborn baby. Just perfect! The quality is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World of Beatrix Potter: Nursery Jemima Puddle Duck; Brand: Kids Preferred; Review: I like it, as part of the Kids Preferred World of Beatrix Potter set. But it is pretty small for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The World of Beatrix Potter: Collectible Mrs. Rabbit; Brand: Kids Preferred; Review: If you want a set of Peter Rabbit collectibles, I think the Kids Preferred set is pretty good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Bella Butterfly Outdoor Folding Lawn and Camping Chair; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: This is very cute! It will only hold a very small child.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: My Doctors Told Me I Had IBS. 4 Years Later, I Found out It Was a Completely Different Disorder; Abstract: One in three women has this disorder, and it often goes undiagnosed.; Category: health
Title: 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: 25 bathrooms? Former Clinton labor secretary says Bezos' mansion helps make case for soaking the rich; Abstract: Robert Reich served as labor secretary in the Clinton administration, where he was named by Time Magazine as one of the 10 most effective cabinet secretaries of the 20th century. He's a Rhodes scholar, a best-selling author, a documentarian and a professor of public policy at UC Berkeley. What he's not, apparently, is a fan of billionaires clinging to their riches.; Category: finance
Title: Here's What Happens to Your Body When You Overeat On Thanksgiving; Abstract: Three registered dietitians gave us their input on possible symptoms you may experience after Thanksgiving.; Category: health
Title: Oprah Winfrey Just Bought Jeff Bridges' Ranch in Montecito; Abstract: How many homes does one person need? Well, if you're Oprah, the answer is at least 7. And if you're wondering specifically how many homes a person needs in Montecito, California, the answer, according to Oprah, is three. She just added to her Montecito home collection by purchasing a ranch previously owned by The Dude; Category: tv
Title: Holocaust survivor under guard amid death threats; Abstract: Liliana Segre, 89, is assigned two police officers in Italy after hundreds of anti-Semitic messages.; Category: news
Title: Deadly Arctic blast breaks records set more than 100 years ago; Abstract: It was literally freezing in Florida and Alabama and parts of Maine, Michigan and New York were digging out a foot of snow. Blame an Arctic air mass.; Category: weather | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Trumbauer Page; Review: This is a great book. I purchased this book for my 7 year old and he finished this book within 2 weeks. Most things were sorta to easy for him. But great price. Probably should have gotten the one for 2nd Grade are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grade 1 Addition (Kumon Math Workbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Kumon Publishing Page; Review: I loved the repetition in this book. Something my son extremely needed. He is almost finished with this book and has already started on the 2nd Grade level of Addition. It has helped him so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Word Problems Grade 1 (Kumon Math Workbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Kumon Publishing Page; Review: Wanted to introduce my kiddo to word problems to help him with his math and also comprehension. So far this book has been a great help as he enters the 2nd Grade.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Macmillan Dictionary for Children; Author: Simon & Schuster; Review: Book arrived damaged! Doesn't include words you would think need to be in the book. Pictures are ok.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Book of Sentences; Author: Visit Amazon's Kumon Publishing Page; Review: Purchased this book for my kid to work on in the Summer as he enters the 2nd Grade. Great sentences. I would purchase again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blast Off to Reading!: 50 Orton-Gillingham Based Lessons for Struggling Readers and Those with Dyslexia; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Orlassino Page; Review: Purchased this book for my struggling reader and he is reading and comprehending better than what he was; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plaid Phonics, Level B, Student Edition; Author: ; Review: Purchased this book to help my son out while on his summer break he has learned so much. I made him do about 2 pages a day (front and back) with instruction from me I used a white board for additional help. Great book would purchase again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DK Workbooks: Problem Solving, Second Grade: Learn and Explore; Author: Visit Amazon's DK Page; Review: This book is well layed and thought out. Just wish that they used a different type of paper can barely write with a pencil on it it's so thick; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Book of Rhyming Words: Long Vowels; Author: Visit Amazon's Kumon Publishing Page; Review: My 7 year old still struggles with rhyming so I purchased him this book it has helped him a little but still needs more help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scholastic Success With Grammar, Grade 2; Author: Scholastic; Review: Helps my kid with his reading comprehension. Well thought out. Would purchase again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Words Kids Need to Read by 3rd Grade: Sight Word Practice to Build Strong Readers; Author: Scholastic Inc.; Review: This is a great book! But if I would have known all I had to do was go online and print the book for FREE I wouldn't have ordered it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scholastic Success With: Tests: Math Workbook: Grade 6 (Scholastic Success with Workbooks: Tests Math); Author: Terry Cooper; Review: This is a great book. Well worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Podoy Fuel Pump For Club Car Gas Golf Cart DS Precedent 1984 UP 290FE 1014523 S 5136 FP002; Brand: Podoy; Review: Priced right and works good thanks again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brampton HF-100 Golf Grip Tape Solvent, Non-Toxic and Non-Flammable Spray Solution; Brand: Brampton; Review: Good like the spray; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SuperStroke Mid Slim 2.0 Putter Grip; Brand: SuperStroke; Review: Fits my grip good. I have long fingers and this grip is the one for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinnacle A Grade Recycled Golf Balls in Excellent Condition - 2/12 Pack Boxes; Brand: Pinnacle; Review: good balls for a 80 year old goes far enough for me just as good as a titleist by the way I swing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SuperStroke Golf- Legacy CounterCore Mid Slim 2.0 Putter Grip; Brand: SuperStroke; Review: Fast delivery and a good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karma Dual Touch Midsize Putter Grip; Brand: Karma; Review: Perfect for my grip would buy again .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Team Golf NCAA Golf Putter Grip with Removable Gel Top Ball Marker, Durable Wide Grip & Easy to Control; Brand: Team Golf; Review: Very good grip for looks feel fit my hands good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinemeadow Excel EGI Hybrids (Men's, Right Hand, Graphite, Regular Flex); Brand: Pinemeadow Golf; Review: Would but them again they really helped my game.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion Men's Raglan Baseball T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I am 5 10 weigh 155 and I got a LG because I like a lot of movement and it fit good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TruGroove Golf Club Groove Sharpener - Improved Backspin and Ball Control - Wedges and Irons; Brand: VersaGolf; Review: It did just what you advertised which was what I used it for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lady Classic Women's Soft Flex Gloves with Magnetic Ball Marker, Left Hand, White, Large; Brand: Lady Classic; Review: I really like this glove. I use the ball marker on it all the time. It just pops back in place when you are done. Well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Callaway Tri Fold Towel; Brand: Callaway; Review: Love this golf towel. Like the black to hide dirt. Looks good with my pink golf bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skirt Sports Women's Transition Skirt; Brand: Skirt Sports; Review: Such a flattering skirt. Looks great and fit perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RipStik Caster Board (G 15055030 reen); Brand: RipStik; Review: This is the one thing that actually made my boys put down their video games and go outside and play. Very well made. The casters move nicely. Very happy with my purchase. The one downfall is the wheels seem to wear out quickly. But that may be because they are actually being used. Had for 5 months and in need of new wheels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bolle Mojo Snow Goggles; Brand: Bolle; Review: Bought last minute to go skiing with my son. The goggles worked great. Even used them at night and could see just fine. They protected my eyes from a cold MN day. Very happy with my purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Razor Ripstik Caster Board, Pink; Brand: Razor; Review: This is the one thing that actually made my boys put down their video games and go outside and play. Very well made. The casters move nicely. Very happy with my purchase. The one downfall is the wheels seem to wear out quickly. But that may be because they are actually being used. Had for 5 months and in need of new wheels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dakine Cosmo 6.5 Liter Backpack; Brand: Dakine; Review: Love it! Perfect bag for summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaco Women'S Kendry Trail Hiking Shoe; Brand: Chaco; Review: So comfortable! Perfect to wear with jeans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woolrich Women's Motif Mohair Crew Sweater; Brand: ; Review: This sweater material is a little thinner than I expected, but it is roomy enough to wear a shirt underneath. It is cute and appears to be well made. Very understated and classy for a novelty holiday themed sweater. I am looking forward to wearing it next December.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Women's Slub Yarn Sweater with Scarf; Brand: ; Review: This is a very substantial sweater; very nice material, and the color is beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Excite 3 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I would have preferred a bit more arch support, but this shoe would be find for someone with healthy feet; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naot Caroline; Brand: NAOT; Review: These shoes are beautiful and comfortable; they provide great support for my plantar fasciitis. Naot never disappoints me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wacoal Womens Basic Beauty Contour T-Shirt Bra; Brand: ; Review: Good fit and comfortable with full coverage; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NOVICA .925 Sterling Silver and Garnet Round Dangle Earrings, Scarlet Ladybug'; Brand: NOVICA; Review: These are just the right size (not too big) and are beautifully crafted. The picture doesn't do them justice. I love these earrings! They would make a perfect gift for someone you really like, but I think I'm going to keep them for myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NOVICA .925 Sterling Silver Animal Themed Owl Dangle Earrings, Owl Love'; Brand: NOVICA; Review: The detail on these little earrings is amazing. I love them! They look much more expensive than they were.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wacoal Women's Halo Contour Spacer Bra; Brand: ; Review: Excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaco Women's Sloan-W Hiking Shoe; Brand: Chaco; Review: This is my usual size from Chaco but a more snug fit than usual. They are comfortable without socks, but for a cool weather shoe, I would prefer to wear socks. The footbed is as supportive as usual from this brand. I wish the sizing were a bit more consistent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Time Women's Bamboo Pajamas, Hot Flash Menopause Relief PJs, V Neck; Brand: Sleepytime; Review: Very comfortable! Silky smooth fabric.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Modern Series Curvy Fit Maxwell Trouser; Brand: ; Review: I ordered according to the size guide but these are not true to size. They just barely fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Baby Boys' Bodysuit Pant Sets 121h164; Brand: ; Review: Perfect for X-mas and beyond. A good quality product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naot Women's Nautilus Flat; Brand: NAOT; Review: Great shoes with good arch support.. Runs larger than other Naot styles, but I just wear thicker socks with these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence; Author: Visit Amazon's Rosalind Wiseman Page; Review: I'm a former high school teacher and I think this book accurately depicts the challenges of adolescent (and pre-adolescent) girls. I've ordered it for my nephew and neice to use as a longer-term guide since their oldest daughter just turned 12.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Growin' Up White; Author: Dwight Ritter; Review: Told with a near biographical truthfulness, this book was hard to put down. The characters were vivid, the events and escapades of Rickey, the narrator and main character, spanned from charming to gut wrenching in his coming-of-age saga. But worth a read too in this era of civil rights re-examination as it honors the profound influence of a single magnificent and humble woman on the white family she cares for in the turbulent 1960's. While identified as a novel this has the inherent insight of a life actually lived. Read it and share it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road to Character; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brooks Page; Review: Still reading, it's a bit sloggy. I am a fan of David Brooks, but this one seems to have gotten bogged down in his view of the weightiness of the subject.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead; Author: Visit Amazon's Sheryl Sandberg Page; Review: Have recommended it to my clients.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HBR Guide to Project Management (HBR Guide Series); Author: Harvard Business Review; Review: Using with clients.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done (HBR Guide Series); Author: Harvard Business Review; Review: Using it with clients.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daily Painting: Paint Small and Often To Become a More Creative, Productive, and Successful Artist; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Marine Page; Review: Useful and inspiring as I have been side-tracked for over a year and needed a way to get myself back into painting routines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of Small-House Living - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Claire Middleton Page; Review: Very helpful and worth re reading relevant parts as we downsize; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Just Intimates Bras for Women - Petite to Plus Size Full Figure (Pack of 6); Brand: ; Review: Very hesitant on purchasing a bra online. My size is a 34DD, I typically stay away from "pushups" but the support, feel, look, and cups structure is amazing! It doesn't really push you up, just gives added structure to the straps. Finding pretty bras in my size is rare. I Will buy from this company again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canvas Students Backpack Casual School Bookbag for Teens Girls Boys (Black-3pcs 93); Brand: BLUBOON; Review: Very cute and stylish. Wonderful for a pool day in the summer to carry towels and clothes. Satchel may be a bit too big for a kid, but it's great for twenty somethings. Wonderful material and packaged great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2nd Amendment Brand Vintage American Flag Mens T-Shirt USA Second 2A; Brand: ; Review: Great actual t-shirt material not that soft stuff! Looks amazing and packaged nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LovelyJewelry Leather Wrap Bracelets Girls Double Hearts Infinity Rope Wristband Bracelets; Brand: LovelyJewelry; Review: Very cute and built well, a little big even for an adult but it makes a cute anklet!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2LUV Women's Distressed Skinny Jeans; Brand: 2LUV; Review: Amazing fit. Really nervous about ordering pants offline but these are true to fit and size. Amazing for curvy women; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FANSING Mens Biker Ring, Punk Dragon Claw Rings, Stainless Steel, Casting Black, Size 7-12; Brand: FANSING; Review: Fit is accurate and looks really cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sidefeel Women Crochet Hollow Out Lace Back Tank Top Clubwear; Brand: Sidefeel; Review: Awesome fit. Material is great for braless! And I'm a 34 DDD but like I said material gave me enough support to not have to wear one so the design is in full affect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Leathers GLC1037 SILVER, M Victorian Skull Ladies Burnout Biker T-Shirt (Silver, Medium); Brand: Hot Leathers; Review: Not bad. Design is hard to make out. A lot shorter than expected. But did fit size wise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Leathers GLC3026 BLACK, L Lady Rider Upwing Eagle Ladies Long Sleeve Biker Tee (Black, Large); Brand: Hot Leathers; Review: Fit as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rose Hill Bed Breakfast; City: Roanoke Virginia; Review: I found this B&B via the Internet and everything on its website was true to form not to mention written with humor. The owner Wendy was very timely in responding and was a pleasure to meet. I stayed for the weekend as a quick getaway for myself. My room (Peacock) and accompanying bathroom met my expectations perfectly. The night time treats left in my room each night took me over the top in their deliciousness. I'm not a coffee or tea drinker but Wendy took care of me with excellent hot cocoa and mini-marshmellows. Each breakfast was unique and yummy. Wireless internet worked very well. The B&B is conveniently located close to downtown and everything i wanted to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Richmond Innsbrook; City: Glen Allen Virginia; Review: Arrived late at night and front desk help - Brian - was great. Room was King with sleep sofa and large flat panel TV. Both beds were very comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was perfect as i usually have yogurt, bagel, and juice. My teenage son had cereal and was perfectly content. I'd definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indigo Chicago Vernon Hills; City: Vernon Hills Lake County Illinois; Review: This hotel was very convenient to the business meeting I had. I would stay here again. The room was comfortable especially the King bed. I didn't want to get out of it in the morning. There are a few odd things about the room though. First, the shower with it's partial glass door and cloth shower curtin. Water can get on the floor. The shower/toilet area is a tight squeeze. The design of the sink (ovalish shape with drain on the right side is very unique to look at but impractical. I'm not very tall (5'3") and when spitting out toothpaste it splatters everywhere because the sink is only about 1" deep. I wonder how it works for someone much taller. Thus, anything you've put on the sink counter can get wet. Again, looks cool but in practical use it's not practical. The other comment i have to make is on the fitness room. The newer of the two treadmills isn't calibrated correctly from a speed stanpoint. I had to increase the speed by about 30% above my normal speed to get my heartrate up to it's normal rate when running a 5k. However, it was nice to have a fitness room. The lobby area bar was attractive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Franklin; City: Franklin North Carolina; Review: This is the first time we've stayed at a Microtel and we really liked it. The rooms are very modern with flat panel TVs on the wall. Our rooms had a mini-fridge and microwave. (2 double beds). We did have to ask for an iron and ironing board but they were quick to provide it. Parking is easy and free. It is a bit hard to find as the sign is very small. My teenaged son and i had adjoining rooms with the only issue being the doors were hard to open due to the carpet. The staff was very friendly and accomodating to a few requests we had.They helped with big smiles and "can do" attitudes. The only downside would be that despite having non-smoking rooms on the 2nd floor, the hallway smelled like cigarette smoke but it didn't get into the room. Also, don't spend too much time in the entryway, as it smells like body odor. Other minor, minor item: lotion provided is in a bottle that doesn't squeeze well. You have to squeeze hard but risk it squirting out and making a mess. They need a new provider of this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Winston Salem Hanes Mall; City: Winston Salem North Carolina; Review: I used reward points so my room was free but i chose it based on T.A. reviews compared to other W-S hotels. The place was very well maintained, the room was very comfortable and free breakfast was tasty. We checked in on a Saturday and asked the Check-In person for info on a Catholic Church for Mass in the morning. When we came down to go to dinner, he had printed out info on St. Leo's from their website along with directions. Very helpful. Mass with Fr. Cook the next morning was uplifting. Sorry, i digress. Anyway, our stay was very good and i'd stay again. We took advice of other T.A. folks and aske for a 4th floor room, facing the woods in the back, and away from Hooters. Never heard a noise from Hooters. Parking was easy too and well lighted at night. Very convenient to other things including Krispy Kreme! The "Hot" sign was on and it was well worth the visit. Make time for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: By the Side of the Road Getaway Lodging; City: Harrisonburg Virginia; Review: Stayed here for business one Thursday night in June. The bed was comfortable along with the sitting room day bed. Due to an early work appointment didn't have breakfast but was provided with a continental one in the fridge outside my room. It was plenty - grapes, croissant, hard boiled egg, yogurt, and OJ. My only suggestion would be a night light for the hallway from the bedroom to the bathroom as there are two steps to go down. Luckily, i remembered that when i got up at 2am and didn't fall down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree; City: Raleigh North Carolina; Review: It's location was convenient to the things we wanted to do visiting Raleigh -- museums, golf, and eating out. It was clean with a small kitchen with everything we needed for making our own breakfast. This hotel doesn't have a free breakfast but an "honor" system of things you can purchase in their Pantry room of refrigerated and freezer cases and dry goods. For the weekend (4 days) we were staying, there isn't any maid service as they are considered an extended stay hotel. We simply brought our towels to the front desk to exchange for new ones. This process was explained at check-in. They also have a "lending locker" of items such as blenders, waffle makers, and DVDs you can check out for free. Now, we know the fire alarm works as it woke me up my first night and we had to wait outside until the fire department cleared everything. Luckily, it was a nice night and only around 1130 pm. The culprit was someone who burned something cooking in their room on our floor a few doors down. We never smelled anything before or after. Staff interaction has been minimal but Ken has a great sense of humor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Berkeley Springs; City: Berkeley Springs West Virginia; Review: Instead of staying in a B&B, we opted to try out the BW. In this manner, we used the savings to spend the day at the spa. The room was clean, no funny smells, and the bed was comfortable. Delores at the front desk was very helpful with making meal recommendations. You could hear minor noises from other rooms such as fan in bathroom or the shower running. Not enough to distract us but was noticeably. Free breakfast was the basic fare. Coffee available all the time in the lobby was appreciated. We would stay here again if visiting. The missing star is due to their internet which stinks. Apparently, only one provider in town so on choices. We turned off the BW internet and just used the LTE on our phones which was much faster.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Balanced Tech Women's Wicking Performance Seamless Thong Panties 3-Pack Underwear; Brand: Balanced Tech; Review: Would definitely buy these again. Very comfortable, well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, fit as expected. very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Montana Men Arrested With $4.25 Million Worth of Marijuana Go Free; Abstract: Two Montana men arrested for possession of 900 pounds of marijuana had their charges dismissed when a judge ruled the seizure was illegal.; Category: news
Title: 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: China Cancels Theatrical Release of Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'; Abstract: A week before its planned arrival, China has decided not to release Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in theaters. The director's ode to late-Sixties Hollywood would have marked the first time a non-edited Tarantino film received a widespread release in China, where Tarantino's violent films don't make it past the country's strict censors. Additionally, Variety reports that Tarantino was steadfast in his refusal to edit the film...; Category: movies
Title: Road built by biblical villain uncovered in Jerusalem; Abstract: A long-buried street that led pilgrims to the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago was commissioned by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.; Category: travel
Title: 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: 'Go back to work': Outcry over deaths on Amazon's warehouse floor; Abstract: Billy Foister died last month after a heart attack at work. The incident was just one in a series of recent accidents and fatalities; Category: finance
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: Report: Adidas working on buyout of $25 million John Wall deal amid injuries; Abstract: ; 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: Video captures terrifying moment woman slips at Grand Canyon; Abstract: Emily Koford was visiting the national park with her mom when a step backward left her clinging to the rocks.; Category: video
Title: President Donald Trump gets mixed reaction at UFC 244 in historic milestone for MMA; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Jorge Masvidal earns BMF title amid epic 2019, calls out Canelo Alvarez; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: China Wants U.S. to Drop Tariffs on $360 Billion of Imports for Trade Deal; Abstract: China is seeking the roll back of U.S. tariffs on as much as $360 billion of Chinese imports before President Xi Jinping agrees to go to the U.S. to sign a partial trade deal with President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.; Category: finance
Title: Macron, Xi Pledge to Uphold Free Trade During China Visit; Abstract: China and France vowed to uphold multilateralism and free trade and build an open global economy, as President Xi Jinping nears a phase one trade deal with the U.S.; Category: news
Title: Xerox Considers Takeover Offer for HP; Abstract: Xerox is considering a takeover of PC and printer maker HP, an audacious move that would unite two fading stars of technology.; Category: finance
Title: OJ Simpson suing Vegas hotel for defamation over 2017 TMZ story claiming 'belligerence'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: American Companies Tiptoe Toward China's Big Shopping Day; Abstract: The biggest shopping day in China is fast approaching, and American companies are treading carefully. Nov. 11, known as Singles Day or Double-11, started as an anti-Valentine's Day celebration before the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group converted it into an annual shopping spectacle that generates billions of dollars in sales. This year, Taylor Swift will help kick off the proceedings by performing at a gala in Shanghai. Some 22,000...; Category: finance
Title: Chrissy Teigen's weekend was basically a clapback double-header, plus more news; Abstract: Chrissy Teigen gives us two more lessons in the art of the clapback. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 12, 2019.; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight Mile (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drumline (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Falls (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abandon (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: They (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New York Minute (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Score (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaks & Geeks: The Complete Series (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cookout (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Tempe Phoenix Airport InnSuites Hotel Suites; City: Tempe Arizona; Review: This hotel offers shuttle from/to PHX airport - I'd suggest taking it because it is "near the airport" according to local -- valley standards. The driver missed me at the airport but they offered to pay for my cab & they did. The room is a bit outdated - not as good as it seems on pictures but TV was up to date. :) There was a huge fridge (as if you are home:)) & a little electric stove besides the microwave. There is in unit AC which makes it harder to sleep for me personally but then you CAN open windows there & breath the real air unlike so many other hotels where they lock the windows for good. Overall, it's a good place to crush if you are on the go & on a limited budget. It is within walking distance from a gas station, CVS pharmacy & a short ride to the biggest shopping mall in Tempe.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nob Hill Hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: The room was very small. I booked this hotel via hotels.com cause I liked their pictures online. I wanted to shoot there but when I got there in person figured that it isn't a good idea. It's an old building with old style elevator where you need to manually close the metal grid door. Receptionist closed it for me when I was going up, on the way back I had trouble & elevator was stuck for several hours. There is a staircase (old style - very narrow stairs). The air in the room was stuffed cause their heating system worked very well but thank God - you can open windows. They offer complimentary breakfast at a small restaurant downstairs. I'd recommend you going there earlier - otherwise, you might not find empty seat. Hotel employees were nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aloft Las Colinas; City: Irving Texas; Review: I like this hotel for its location. It is surrounded by cafes, nail salon & most imortanly Bank of America. They have billiards in the lobby, couple stationary computers. Printing is free of charge. Little snack area where you can purchase necessities (toileteries) & some food as fruits, salads, sandwiches, hand made coffee, bakery. It is in-unit AC unfortunatelly (not Central Air). Good reading light. Plenty of light if you keep the curtains open. I wasn’t excited about the pool area cause it isn’t surrounded by trees & located between the parking lot & the gym - lots of guests have their room windows facing the pool. Last time I stayed there the air conditioner wasn’t working in the gym. I’ll give this hotel solid 3 stars. The personnel is always very welcoming there & accommodating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: President Hotel; City: Ufa Republic of Bashkortostan Volga District; Review: I like the location for this hotel so much! It has great views, surrounded by a "forest" - lots of lots of trees. Big swimming pool & sauna. There are baby cribs available for guests with kids. Amazing breakfast (buffet). Don't be surprised seeing news on TV in the buffet area in the morning. Nice personnel. Cute lounge area upstairs. The only minus I noticed here is smell of sigarette smoke in my room although it was non-smoking room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas; City: Irving Texas; Review: I’ve stayed at this hotel a few times. It is my favorite hotel in Las Colinas (Irvine) Dallas area! It has that unique feel, especially of you give yourself a tour of the hotel - you can discover old pieces of furniture of North Carolina/Texas style beginning of the 20th century. Why it is my favorite? 1. Interior Design 2. Live Piano on Friday & Saturday evenings. Once I’ve got to play it too which is out of the ordinary cause usually hotel personnel concerned that guests can untune the piano. 3. Central air - yes you can sleep quietly, & if you book a suite - you’ll have a balcony & ca open it for the real-real air 4. Their sauna is open 24 (!) hours 5. The swimming pool & hot tub is located on the Bay - Mandalay Bay - amazing view! even if you don’t feel like getting wet - you can chill there on the beach chair or even a Beach Bed if you get lucky (first comes - first served) 6. During Thanksgiving time they have Apple Cider in the Lobby; & always available basket of apples in the foyer.. 7. The foyer is decorated with fresh flowers & it always smells so good there! Also, there is a little water fall & palm trees - put you in very relaxing mood. 8. Hotel offers SUV Car Service - I don’t think that it’s free but am not sure. 9. Omni hotels offer to book directly with them instead of booking with the 3rd party & by doing that (getting on the list of their guests), you get to use WiFi for free in the room. In the lobby it's free regardless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Lake Tahoe; City: Stateline Lake Tahoe Nevada Nevada; Review: It'd take 15-20 minute walk to Lake Tahoe. My room had balcony & view of green trees. People are allowed to smoke in casino though - so if you aren't a smoker you'll be OK as long as you don't go down to the main floor. Just make sure to book non-smoking room. The room was pretty big. The most I like my trophy - stuffed bear with red Hard Rock jumper which I purchased for $25. It was optional - offered in the room. There is a gift/convenience shop in the hotel's main area - casino floor. (smoke). The best part is that you can take a bus from Reno airport to this hotel. The bus stops at some other hotels too. You can find the info about it right at the airport.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica; City: Santa Monica California; Review: I live in NoHo - Los Angeles area- myself, so I booked this hotel for my birthday - to spend a day on the beach without rash, worries about parking, etc. My friend joined me for celebration. Upon arrival we were greeted with champagne - I wonder if it's cause it was Saturday.. It is a nice location & I was booking it literally a day before my birthday - so it is about 12 minutes walk to the ocean. At the time it was harder to find a hotel closer to the ocean -- it's always better book in advance. The room has balcony with limited view cause it was 2nd floor.. & for the price room seemed a bit too small. There is swimming pool - it is also a bit small, nice lounge area though. The staff was very polite & friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Hotel Circle; City: San Diego California; Review: Nice location of you have a car - close to the most interesting touristic destinations in San Diego. (covered parking - garage). There is convenience shop at the hotel & nice outdoor lounge area with fireplace. The breakfast buffet was very nice: lot's of options. We had a room with balcony - not sure if all of them come with balconies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall; City: Tempe Arizona; Review: I checked in pretty late on Sunday (or rather early Monday morning) & still could feel a holiday spirit. Nice decorations. Breakfast was included but I was too lazy to come downstairs. Staff is very nice - accommodated me with a room located further away from elevator & agreed to extend my check out time until 1 PM. Close to the airport & I saw a shuttle - so it's probably complimentary (tips only ;). It was great room to suite to sleep in. (No inside noise from air conditioner, etc.). Three stars cause my in room WiFi wasn't picking up - but I haven't called the front desk trying to fix it. There is a little business center area downstairs. Internet Explorer browser. A bit unusual. Preset settings. Worth a try if you need to do quick search, not a research. lol; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Regency Inn Suites; City: Blythe California; Review: Free breakfast, free WiFi, good TV. Nice receptionist accommodated - gave me room with minimum sun light. (Corner unit, 1st floor, window facing opposite wall). I arrived right for the breakfast time - 6 AM. Breakfast was non fattening - nice! Tons of touristic information available. Some coupons too & paper map of entire Nevada. There is pool. Hasn't checked. They kindly extended my check out time to 12 PM (regular check out time is 11 AM). The drive through Starbucks is just a block away. Very close to highway. No time wasting. Gas station & McDonald's is on the way to highway too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hollywood Beach; City: Hollywood Broward County Florida; Review: I found this hotel to be the best option for a Family vacay cause it is located just across the street from the ocean, has convenience shop with all types of coffee & bakery, restaurant & bungalow cafe/bar. The pool is located on the canal - amazing view. There is kids pool as well! :) & hot tub. There is Water Taxi departing right from the pool area - so you can see Hollywood, Florida & Fort Lauderdale from the water. Free Internet, optional breakfast (when you book it - btw, you might be surprised discovering that prices on the same hotel might vary depending which country you book it from & whether you are using PC or Mac. My folks know more than I do. :)) The gas station is just 2 min walk from the hotel, Bank of America is also 2 min., Walmart is good 15 min walk across the bridge. I don't recommend walking during day. Parking available. Valet is optional. Car service can be arranged. All rooms come with balconies. No suicides at this hotel. Lol The air is amazing in Florida - breezy a bit salty & so moist! - makes one instantly look younger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shore Club South Beach Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: This hotel located right on the beach. Nice location (end of South Beach - so it isn't noisy there). If you get a room on the side of the ocean - you'll be waking up to the sound of the beach waves! :) Spacious balconies. Very cozy atmosphere with swing, sofas, pillows, candle lights. Nobu restaurant is located here. Billiard table. Another gem restaurant is located across the street & within walking distance to lots of cafes. Lincoln Road (shopping-shopping) is about 15 minute walk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Suites by Wyndham Tempe; City: Tempe Arizona; Review: I got room at a quite area of the hotel cause I asked them at reception. I just wish that they would respect do not disturb sign. But then it was also getting stolen from the room door - so am not sure who did what unless i have facts recorded using the means which considered to be legit in court of law. idk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Phoenix Downtown; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: High ceiling makes up for small room. Love their police to check in early - any time - the difference is only that they can't be booked through third party and I love it - I love it cause if you come too early as 6 am breakfast time you'd have to book 2 days at some other hotel through third party. And the price was worth it especially since breakfast is included 2 mornings on the raw. Vending machine downstairs with sweets and beverages. Some parking is covered, most of it not. First come - first served type of basis as usual. Equality principles. I couldn't stay too long in the kitchen area though cause they had TV on and the sound was quite all right - noisy - especially talking politics. The most favorite subject to be asked at the place of my so to say employment - even though I do pay as an independent contractor. On the second day of my check in they brought sofa with arm chairs to the outdoors area. Lovely. I didn't have time to chill on them though. Good hotel if you are in similar circumstance s and can afford to pay 75 or so.. i mean i always mistaken that taxes are more than 10 percent even if they say so..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Phoenix Airport AZ; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: I liked this hotel cause it isn't too far of a drive to the student life area with lots of cafes (food available! :) ) & not far gas stations. They also offered little things for purchase (convenience store on premises). I believe that breakfast was included but I chose sleep over food in the AM. There were 3 employees at the reception area (I was surprised). One of them made a joke but I didn't get it. It was rather upsetting. Don't remember what it was.. but they were very polite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport; City: Alajuela Province of Alajuela; Review: The Hampton inn is very clean, the staff is accommodating. The free breakfast is adequate. The surrounding area is very busy in the evening, I stayed here one night because I arrived late and the free airport shuttle was a plus. I would not suggest walking for fear of getting hit by a car. I slept well, and being so close to the airport did not impact my quality of sleep. The daily hotel rate was a bit steep, but it could be because I booked my room last minute. The other amenities are basic. I would recommend for short term stays.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Seattle; City: Seattle Washington; Review: My stay at the hotel was very comfortable. The hotel and rooms were modern, the bed was extremely comfortable.There was a fine dining restaurant, deli and a coffee shop located at the hotel. I ate at them all, good food. I received excellent customer service from front desk manager David. He helped straighten out an issue with my points. The hotel is in walking distance to the pier and other attractions. This property is befitting of the "Grand Status" I will return if I am ever in Seattle again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reflect Krystal Grand Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Check- in process was slow, but not for a lack of effort by the helpful staff. A new tower is being built on the property, so lots of construction.We were told the hotel was at full capacity but it did not appear to be full at all. We lucked up and were given a room with a partial view of the beach, but it came with a small upgrade cost. The room was a bit dated and the bathroom was small. The room was adequate, but not 4 star. The staff was very accomadating in every area of the hotel from the front desk to the pool area. The beach and the adult pool was a highlight for me. I would definitely return to the property for location alone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Incheon Airport; City: Incheon; Review: Great location, quick check-in, warm welcome. The bed was comfortable. Loved the convenience of the free shuttle to the airport. The shuttles run approximately every hour, to and from the airport. I had a complimentary welcome drink, which did not include alcoholic beverages. I chose a cup of green tea. I had a cup of beef short rib soup, the soup was tasty. I would definitely return to this location the next time I visit Seoul.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We truly enjoyed our stay at the Villa del Palmar in Cabo! The hotel is an older property, but it is being renovated. There was a slight musty smell in the room, but we were able to overlook this imperfection due to the cleanliness of the room and the property. Our housekeeper kept our room cleaned daily. I believe our sheets were changed every day. That is a very high threshold to maintain. The food was amazing, with one exception. We ate breakfast daily at the buffet. There were many breakfast options to choose from such as fresh fruit to an omelet station. We ate at the Taco Bar a few times during our stay. We had the pleasure of being serviced by Sunny. She served us with a smile and our food was delicious each time. In the evening, the Taco Bar transforms into the Carbon Grill, by far, that was my best eating experience at the property. Our meal was cooked table side on a hibachi grill. We had steak and salmon, a truly enjoyable meal. Our friendly waitresses so excited to work at the restaurant and her service was truly remarkable. We also ate at the Sports Bar, the food and service was also good. The only disappointing food experience I had was at Tomatillos, the restaurant was marketed as a farm to table concept. But that is not we experienced, the waiter was preoccupied, because he barely knew we were there. We were not given cloth napkins, and when we asked for napkins, we were told that the restaurant was out of napkins. It took a long time for our wine to be brought to our table, my corn was cold, my fish was okay, but my date was not happy with his steak, the steak was cold and tough. I read good reviews about this restaurant, so I was surprised when my experience did not add up to the reviews I read about. I can not recommend this restaurant. We had massages near the pool, the masseuses were professional and left us quite relaxed. The pool area had many chairs and was kept very clean. I wish I could have spent more time outdoors. I would highly recommend Villa del palmar!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Phi Phi Sea Sky Resort; City: Ko Phi Phi Don Krabi Province; Review: Pros: very nice view from our room, not noisy, simple, light breakfast, air conditioning room, helpful staff, pick up from the pier. Cons: poor room, far from island center, no beach or place to swim near hotel,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: De Charme Hotel; City: Chiang Mai; Review: Good location, nice pool, delicious food, big and clean room. Very big bed. Clean bathroom. Helpful personnel. You get what you pay for. I would definetley stay there again. The only thing we missed is some kind of dessert after breakfast :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JJ Residence; City: Ko Phi Phi Don Krabi Province; Review: Very bad hotel! Not worth that money. Bathroom is terrible, no hot water!!! Air Conditioner is broken. Near the pool no place to sit, there were no sun chairs. No breakfast. Bed was comfortable. This room is worth max 25-30€.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: K L Boutique Hotel; City: Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: We stayed there for one night. The room is realy big, airconditioning, clean, comfortable beds. Very good location, close to the night and morning markets. Only 500 m from bus station. Would stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Bamboo Lodge; City: Phanom Surat Thani Province; Review: We stayed there for two nights. Hotel is in a very good location. Bamboo houses are clean and safe. The only bad thing is that it's really wet air in the house. But I think everywhere in this are is the same. We booked lake 1 day trip in the hotel and transfer to Krabi only for 300 baht per person!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandbeach Bungalow; City: Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: We fell in love with this place! At first we came there for three nights but we loved this place so mutch that we booked another six nights. The beach is amazing! Clean sand, no people, clear blue water. Bungalow is nice, at night you can hear waves from your room. And the restaurant! Wow. Food is so delicious! The best Pad Thai, noodle soup, prawns. And the prices are really good! Lovely owners. You can rent a motorbike from hotel and you will reach Ao Nang in 15 minutes. This is very romantic place and we would love to come there angain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Basic Rectangle Silicone Soap Mold; Brand: Crafter's Choice; Review: This mold is sturdy, compact, and makes 4 bars of soap that are each 3 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/4" deep. They have a smooth, glossy finish from the silicone, and pop easily out of the mold. The mold is thick enough not to collapse when filled with your soap batter. The soap will fit into standard-sized soap boxes available at a variety of vendors. For the more standard 1" depth of soap, simply pour less soap in the mold. Because this is silicone, you can use it for melt and pour, cold process and hot process (oven process) without fear of warping or melting your mold. It is easy to clean, and will last for a long time. I wish that I had bought several of these when I first started making soap. The price may seem a bit steep at first, but you won't need a soap cutter, a soap beveler, butcher's paper to line wooden molds, loaf molds, or any other gadgets to fix less than perfect cut bars. I highly recommend these molds and plan to buy more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blumenthal Lansing Crafter's Images 100-Percent Cotton Twill, 8-1/2-Inch by 100-Inch Roll Photo Fabric; Brand: Blumenthal Lansing; Review: You can control the length of the sheet you print in your inkjet, which eliminates waste. There are minimal loose threads on the sides of the sheets, making it easy to send through the printer. Detail comes out crisp and well-done. If you rinse it in Bubble Jet Rinse, it sets the ink and prevents it from bleeding on future washings. The fabric is sturdy, irons crisply, and is easy to work with. If you can cut the sheets the day before you plan to put them through the printer, you can stack heavy books on them to help flatten them out before sending through the printer. Otherwise you need to eliminate the curl to prevent any printer jams. This is a great product, and opens the door to using photos in all kinds of new and exciting ways for fabric projects.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blumenthal Lansing Crafter's Images 100-Percent Cotton Poplin, 8-1/2-Inch 100-Inch Roll Photo Fabric; Brand: Blumenthal Lansing; Review: This was shipped promptly, and it was easy to use in our inkjet. Although I tended to print on a 10" or 11" long piece, it is nice to control the amount of waste. This fabric printed very well, and I rinsed in the Bubble Jet solution to set the ink afterward. It irons nicely, and the printing is crisp, clear and colorful. The fabric is sturdy and strong, and didn't shred or have loose threads hanging off it when I put it through the printer. I recommend it for your photo projects, and will definitely buy it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blumenthal Lansing Crafter's Images 100-Percent Silk Habotai, 8-1/2-Inch by 100-Inch Roll Photo Fabric; Brand: Blumenthal Lansing; Review: The silk is lovely, but it's very thin and fragile. My item printed well, but as I worked with it, I had to contend with a lot of fraying on the edges of the pieces of fabric. I feared that it wouldn't stand up to any kind of use. This would be lovely for a wall hanging or other use where it would not be subjected to any abuse. It's very handy to have it in a roll, and to choose the size of the final item one desires printed. It was delivered promptly, and was easy to use, but overall, the silk is just too fragile for me to give it 5 stars. I would recommend using the regular cotton, or the heavier poplin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce (FT4D); Brand: Beacon; Review: Very handy for sewing zippers absolutely stick straight without pinning first. Use it to stick down seam allowances for neater finishes and to eliminate bulk. Love this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermoweb Heat'n Bond High Loft Iron-On Fusible Fleece-White 20"X36" (3339); Brand: Therm O Web; Review: I can't live without iron on fusible interfacing anymore. I buy it by the bolt so I always have plenty of interfacing for whatever purse project I am working on. It is so easy to cut out, and a few swipes with the iron and it's solidly attached.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosal 493-18 In-R-Form Double Sided Fusible Foam Stabilizer, 18x58-Inch; Brand: Bosal; Review: Bought this for a shape purse project. It fused well, and was easy to cut with my fabric scissors. The purse was shaped like a doctor's bag, and this foam interfacing gave it the desired shape. My pattern had a tip to zigzag stitch the edges of the cut foam to help to shape it and decrease thickness at the edges. It worked like a charm, and the purse project came out very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TuningPros WSC-616S15 Hubcaps Wheel Skin Cover 15-Inches Silver Set of 4; Brand: Tuningpros; Review: Broke in 2 weeks JUNK!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Votex - 22" Screw-on Antenna is Compatible with Ford Focus (2000-2007) - Part Number 98BZ-18A886-AA; Brand: Votex; Review: Works great, perfect fit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Sports EX-1011B Black Muffler Tip; Brand: DC Sports; Review: Looks sharp, sounds nice... Let's not forget, it's a resonator tailpipe extension, NOT a glass-pack...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INNOVA 3030 Diagnostic Scan Tool/Code Reader with ABS for OBD2 Vehicles; Brand: Innova; Review: Great automotive instrument!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kawell K5-5118 18W 6.2-Inch. DC 9-32V 6500K 1170LM 90 Degree Waterproof LED light bar for ATV, Jeep, Boat, Suv,; Brand: Kawell; Review: PITA to install, but they work good! Could use better instructions...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: SK House 2; City: Chiang Mai; Review: We stumbled across this place online the night before arriving in Chiang Mai. Started great with a guy waiting for us at the train station. The place is bigger than we thought. Rooms were large and clean, if a little basic. The thing that we loved most is how at home the staff made you feel. Lynn, lucky, nick and all the others were great. Food was all good, especially the hot and spicy soup. Location is nice and quiet but within a couple of minutes walk from the markets, bars and restaurants. Laundry service was cheap and efficient. There is space to lay out on the rooftop and also a small pool downstairs which is great. We ended up extending our stay as we loved it so much at SK house 2 and Chiang Mai. For the money you really couldn't expect any more from the places we saw around. Great value, great atmosphere. Would recommend it 100% :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eden Homestay; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Recently here for four nights in total and were very pleased with the place. We booked a double room but were given a huge room with an extra bed. Bathroom was also great with a large rainfall shower. I thought it was perfectly located between the old town and the beach, a short walk into town/the river but there are restaurants and shops all around so we didn't even notice. Bicycles are only $1 for the day from here which make's it even easier. Nice choices for breakfast and tasted great. All the girls who worked here were smiley and very helpful which goes a long way. Would defunitely recommend this, amazing value for money and enjoyable stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Phoenix Hotel; City: Da Nang; Review: We got to the hotel pretty knackered after a 16hr then 2.5hr bus journey. The reception staff were all very friendly and helpful, speaking good English. Our deluxe corner room was really well decorated, huge windows and a nice bathroom. They even had robes and slippers which were much welcomed. The extra large bed was seriously one of the best I had slept in, perhaps ever! Breakfast buffet was pretty good and the rooftop pool/lounge area was nice to relax, with live background music in he evening. We wanted to relax for a few days after a pretty hectic few weeks of travelling and cold weather. It was walking distance to the large beach and plenty of restaurants around. You need a taxi to the livelier riverside area but this was pretty easy. Da Nang is fairly spread out anyway. The staff greet you with a smile and hello when you enter and exit the lobby. We extended our stay for a few days and were happy just hanging out in the comfortable rooms. Very reasonably priced for the quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nhi Phi Hotel; City: Nha Trang Khanh Hoa Province; Review: The hotel is quite large but lacks any character. Rooms have balconies all facing inwards (?) Although we didn't have a balcony we may as well have not had a window as it pointed into the next room. Curtains stayed drawn! Room was ok. Rooftop pool was depressingly bleak, concrete and a couple of sparse loungers. The front desk staff could do with some lessons in hospitality, barely acknowledging guests and appearing annoyed when you ask them simple questions. Breakfast was in the pointlessly large hallway downstairs and very basic. Only stayed one night.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine Bungalow; City: Duong Dong Phu Quoc Island Kien Giang Province; Review: We stayed here after a bad experience nearby. Really peaceful with nice gardens. The rooms were modern, clean and comfortable. The family who ran it were all really kind and helpful. Only a short walk to the beach and a really good restaurant over the road; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: Such a good story to such an awesome series. I will be buying the collection for my kids to start one day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: Such a good story to such an awesome series. I will be buying the collection for my kids to start one day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: Such a good story to such an awesome series. I will be buying the collection for my kids to start one day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: Loved every minute of reading this book! I would definitely recommend it to my friends to read! It just pulls you right in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: So far, so good! This series just gets better and better! I can't wait to the read the next book in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse) By Charlaine Harris; Author: -Author-; Review: So far, so good! This series just gets better and better! I can't wait to the read the next book in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divergent; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: A very good read! I liked this book a lot and would def recommend it for others to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Math for Nurses: A Pocket Guide to Dosage Calculation and Drug Preparation; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Jo Boyer Page; Review: A very helpful book for anyone in Nursing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Walking Dead: Rick Grimes Adult Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Kirkman Page; Review: The book was in excellent condition and the price was great and it came so quickly. I would def recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pocket Drugs and Classifications; Author: Katherine Wiley MSN-ED MSPM RN; Review: Price was great and the pocketbook was in excellent condition. I would def recommend it. It is a great resource instead of carrying the bigger Daviss drug book. I like how it is categorized too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Overland License Office; City: Overland, MO; Review: Terrible wait and the unfriendly,miserable employees hate their jobs. I have tried going there in the morning verses the afternoon but in the less busy times they are down to only two employees. They move like molasses.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grbic Restaurant; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: I used a Groupon ir otherwise I would have been very disappointed. The sausage was ok. We purchased the meat platter. The homemade bread was great. They do have good service. The other yelps are so good we will try it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sis Nails & Spa; City: Maryland Heights, MO; Review: I went in on a Saturday. I had an appointment for 9:30. That was when I was told they opened. Two people were already getting pedicures. I got the Mani pedi for $32 and added wax $5. The pedicure was quite rushed. With having to wait till 9:50 to even sit in water, I was rushed getting ready for a wedding. Then I was charged $44 dollars? 32 plus $5 is $37????????? They lost a new customer.There are a lot of nail salons close by.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nailhaus; City: Edwardsville, IL; Review: I am not from DC so it was in a newer mall and looked fine to me. One of the best pedicures ever. It was only $20 with a well deserved $5.00 tip.The people were very friendly and took their time. Will be going back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K Nails; City: Maryland Heights, MO; Review: the older lady did my pedicure but certainly did not put much effort into my scrub. maybe she has arthritis?????????; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Posh Nail Lounge; City: Glen Carbon, IL; Review: Great busy nail shop. They do great work but our bill did not add up correctly.?????? Maybe they add in a tip even though I gave the $15 for the two of us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taqueria Z; City: Edwardsville, IL; Review: Reminded me of Taco shops in Austin but the steak taco had Austin beat. Hard to believe. Very fresh and the steak was delicious. The green sauce is a keeper. Much continued success to them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aldi; City: Breckenridge Hills, MO; Review: I usually shop at the Glen Carbon Store but I wanted to check out this brand new location. I was so disappointed first by the employees. No hello, kiss my ass, just rudely stocking by blocking items or almost running into you. The last time I was there because I believe in a few chances so I was back this past Sunday. Both front trash cans were overflowing. It had not been emptied because it was only noon. Another visit, an employee was cleaning the floor and talking with the manager, both blocking a large section. Who needs customers. The worst part was she was using dirty, smelly water which I know is a hassle but why Always do such a shitty job. I am thinking NEW MANAGEMENT. Keep it nice please.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Safelite AutoGlass; City: Maryland Heights, MO; Review: If I could give more stars. I certainly would. I was a Customer Service Manager for too many years to mention, and the level of skill, kindness and a most professional attitude. Your training must be excellent. Your business model is spectacular.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery; City: Kimmswick, MO; Review: Had to have their legendary pie. Delicious. Susan was our waitress and it was like we were guest at her home. Very kind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nostalgia Bar & Bistro; City: Overland, MO; Review: I so wanted this place to be good just because it looked so nice and restored. I had read about it in the Post, and they seemed to like it. We were the only people in the place at 5:30 PM.The owner is NOT friendly at all. The appetizer, was like meat and cheese at home. $7.99. A small bowl of their dumplings were also $7.99. They were bland. I like steamed dumplings at the chinese resturants. They have flavor. We actually had to yell out we needed our check.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Target; City: Bridgeton, MO; Review: The very worst Target ever. What is wrong with your Teammates???????I just spent 15 minutes trying to check out. Where is the Front End management. After my neat Target Red Card did not read, was told use another payment type or call the number on the back. I have had this card since 2014. You get 5% off. Sure, I would like to pay 5%more. After talking to a non-English speaking person on the phone, I was told, try another register. Lol Really? Give the cashier my phone? Hell no. I was covered in sweat due to a medical condition so not going to hand my sweaty phone over and she had a long line. WTH. 2nd string working the holiday. I ended by canceling my Target Card and leaving my dinner groceries and purchases there. I decided they do not want my business. I tried. I am done with Target.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clarkson Eyecare; City: Edwardsville, IL; Review: I drive from St Louis because Dr Baker is the best. That location is worth the trip. He also spotted holes in my retina. I had laser surgery for that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tres Caminos; City: Caseyville, IL; Review: Wonderful wait staff. Great food. The place is beautiful. Very clean and new. Kind of reminds me of Casa Giaurdo from 25 years ago but the food here is even better. The guacamole was so fresh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Jones Family YMCA; City: Maryland Heights, MO; Review: They allow DIRTY people Not in swimming suits in the pool. Too nasty. Have not been back.We take showers, wear appropriate swim suits, and go there for exercise. I have seen this place go downhill for the last 4 years.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Food was well below average. I ordered the stuffed chicken and was told that take 30 minutes. The vegetables were over cooked soggy broccoli. Gross red says. My honey had to search for the chicken in his burrito. The iced tea was good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Salt + Smoke; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Our food was delicious and served quickly. This restaurant runs like a well oiled machine and management takes a hands on approach. I had brisket on top of my Caesar salad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MOD Pizza; City: Saint Charles, MO; Review: Love the concept. Make your OWN pizza for sure. We ordered a pizza for 2 kids. 1/2 cheese 1/2 pepperoni. Did not see them make it But there was hardly anything on it. It was a rip off. The pizza we topped ourselves were better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers; City: Overland, MO; Review: If I could give less I would. I waited three hours for a freakin inspection. The bathroom is filthy and no toilet paper. Ladies do not like hand towels . I can not even believe this is a Dobbs. Dustin needs to look into this store. Never again. I had a 11am appointment. I am home now.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly House; City: Chesterfield, MO; Review: A wonderful time. I spent the day with my 4 yr old granddaughter. She is my joy. I don't t have too much of that in my life. We spent three hours there, learning and exploring. She is veracious in her interest of science already.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZaZa Nails & Spa; City: Glen Carbon, IL; Review: My daughter and I had luxury pedicures together. This only happens about once a year. She is a busy lady. This was the best experience at a nail shop. Even though it look so busy, it was. Running so well. Seated at a lovely massage chair, new with hot water. My legs and feet were treated to many products. I had a Diet Coke and my daughter had wine. Included. Hot towels. No rush. Hot wax. I will never go to any on this side of the river again.Best of all? A free gift for Christmas. Yes yes yes This place is WORTH the extra for the service. Do yourself a favor. Try Zara. They are the best and I have been to many.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SSM DePaul Health Hospital; City: Bridgeton, MO; Review: Today was one of the worst days ever. I was taken there by ambulance, first time, not a regular. Arrived 11 am. Bp was 160/110. Hair soaking wet. Worst headache ever. They say the check vitals every two hours. Lol A joke. At 8 pm, a nice little gal took my vitals. 167/127. She did give me an ice pak for my head and neck. I have cervical steno and it was locked in spasms all day. Not even an aspirin. We went home, iced packed, neck and head, took2 tramadol,two aspirin, two Tylenol, and guess what. BP went down to 147/63. The exploding head pressure subsided. The let me set there in the waiting room all day, half the time crying from the pain. I can survive cancer three times throughout my life, but do not let anyone you care for go to this horrid place. I only lasted 9 hours there. Buyer Beware. All I could think of were all the strokes my Father suffered in his life. Thank You Lord for getting me out of that place. I forgot the most interesting piece of information share by the overworked "check in lady." It is taking so long because you have "Medicare." That is a direct quote. I have Essence. I wonder what kind of crazy bills Essence will have for a 9 hr. Cluster and not even glimpsing a Doctor. Not once in 9 hrs and 17 minutes.All of this added suffering, being treated less than human,heaped on people at their lowest and most vulnerable. I have to stop now and not go into my observation of low treatment of some elderly folks, for I am feeling ill.they, no English,Forgot to takes urine send triage back to a English; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Locanda al Leon; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Sweetheart of small hotel located within steps of St. Marc's Square. The owners, Marcella & Giuliano, and their staff, go out of their way to make you feel at home. It's a little tricky to find, but you will not regret it. It is situated on a street named "CALLE DEGLI ALBANESI " , between the Old Prison Palace and the Hotel Danieli Excelsior. The street is very narrow, so it is eary to miss. We stayed in the same room both times we've been to Venice. Extremely comfortable. Breakfasts and the cappucino are very fine. Wish we could move in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Brennero; City: Bassano Del Grappa Province of Vicenza Veneto; Review: This is a neat, clean and modern hotel, located across the street from the old central city of Bassano. We highly recommend this hotel. The breakfast were very good; we still dream about their sugar coated, cream filled croissants. It has an enclosed parking garage less than a half block from the hotel. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest; City: Schaumburg Illinois; Review: Hotel needs an upgrade in general condition and service. Attended a conference/seminar, and the audio system was not working on the day I presented, and they couldn't get it to work. Luncheon was very good, breakfast was mediocre. Toaster was broken, for example. The sink in my room was also broken (had to drain the sink by reaching underneath the sink and manipulating the stopper. BW can do better than this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg Woodfield; City: Schaumburg Illinois; Review: This is a pleasant enough, comfortable hotel with a good location (near the highway in the Northwest Chicago suburbs). My room was somewhat dated and smelled "funny"; perhaps it used to be a smoking room. Staying there one night, I was too tired and lazy to say anything. But the hotel lobby makes a very good impression and you can't beat the free, full breakfast. I was there on a business trip and the hotel was chosen by the organization which conducted the seminar I was working, but I would stay there again if I was in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville; City: Lisle DuPage County Illinois; Review: The hotel is pleasing to the eye, rooms are clean and comfortable, staff is friendly, efficient, courteous, and professional. Conveniently located in west Chicago suburbs, close to interstate. I was there for a group meeting and to present/train the group. I noticed that the AV staff was extremely efficient and helpful Would definitely recommend this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest; City: Schaumburg Illinois; Review: This hotel is ok, nothing really special. I give high marks to the staff for courtesy and professionalism. The room was ok, but the whole place could use a thorough cleansing and airing out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree By Hilton Bloomington; City: Bloomington Bloomington Normal Illinois; Review: First stay at the Double Tree in Bloomington, Illinois and I was entirely satisfied. Great place for a one night stop over. Conveniently located. I especially appreciated the 2 restaurants within walking distance. Short drive to other restaurants, shopping, business locations (hospital, downtown Bloomington, etc.) I'd stay there again. Room was fine, staff was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Mt Vernon; City: Mount Vernon Illinois; Review: Spent 2 nights at the Hampton Inn in Mt. Vernon and was very comfortable. Room was clean and a good size (regular room with king size bed), complimentary breakfast was ok. I had no real complaints and would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Amba Estate Farmstay; City: Ella Uva Province; Review: The managers, Neil and Beverly, are so special and brilliantly skilled tea producers. Theirs is totally organic and of superb quality. Their collective knowledge of the history and production of top quality, hand-rolled leaves must be 2nd to none. 2 hrs at this small tea estate was one of the high-lights of our trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buckingham Place; City: Rekawa Netolpitiya Tangalle Southern Province; Review: We spent 5 fabulous nights here. Initially, the hard lines of the design jump out at you but no worries here; the rooms are SO comfortable, the service is so caring and efficient and the garden has grown up so well that the buildings blend in beautifully. The food is superb with excellent presentation. If you turn left on the beach and walk 300m approximately, you can find excellent swimming. But it is the birdlife on the wetlands, just before the hotel, that are outstanding. Walking there and back, we saw 55 varying species while we were there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sol Bungalows; City: Mai Chau Hoa Binh Province; Review: We were made to feel so welcome by this CHARMING Vietnamese couple who run this very young and highly successful hotel. The scenery is breathe-taking. Your individual bungalow is raised up , over-looking an infinity of rice, paddy fields. We could not have been happier with our 3 grown-up children. We went on seriously-fun bicycling trips to enchanting little, village restaurants for scrumptious lunches and dinners (and exquisite scarf shopping). Breakfast was excellent at the hotel and the service was superb. We would love to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve; City: San Ramon Canton of San Ramon Provin; Review: Very well run hotel but the cloud never lifted during the whole 48hrs that we were there. Excellent food, service and guides. The DVDs don't work in the cinema. All your clothes are totally damp due to clouds but there is a gorgeous wood fire in the bedrooms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Playa Grand Hotel; City: Sperlonga Province of Latina Lazio; Review: This hotel is right on the beach with a big swimming pool as well. The rooms are perfect as is the bathroom. The concierges are really helpful and it was a pleasure to be there. Sperlonga is the most charming and beautiful place. It is so worth walking along to the pretty marina and then up into the ancient town full of tiny streets, only suitable for a donkey. There is a huge piazza at the top with fabulous views. We were so lucky to coincide with a fantastic ballet display by a local company by children ranging from 4-16 yrs. in the small piazza by the sea in the evening.I will never forget it. This was so so worth a very easy 90 min. train journey from Rome to Fondi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Luttrell Arms; City: Dunster Exmoor National Park England; Review: Have just had the best 2 nights at this hotel, while on a walking break with friends on Exmoor. Dog friendly, very conformable, superb food, lovely staff. We will return. Dunster is the most beautiful village.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Gilead (Gilead, #1); Author: Marilynne Robinson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Inspiring.. This book is journey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Tomorrow; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book failed my expectation, I was expecting something more magical and mystery in the story (perhaps because of the cover and the plot), but somehow I got lost on the last chapters; I can't seem to reconcile how the story flows and I wasn't expecting that it will end in such a way. For me, it is not well written. This is the first book I have read from Ahern, and I was thinking if I should read P.S. I love which base on some reviews is her best book ever..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's World; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Appreciated history and philosophy for the first time. Highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Kathryn Stockett; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Women in this story are an epitome of how everyone can do greater things out of one self's courage to do what is right and just. This book led me to journey once again in the period when people had been so young and naive to define the true meaning of fairness and equality. A must read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Orange Girl; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: An interesting account of story written by a very loving father to his son before he died. It made me realize how much this life can offer; better to savor it until its last drop. JG has always this kind of element of which reality of life, philosophy and theology are all pack in a story; which will leave you certain questions to reflect on. Like it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Through a Glass, Darkly; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Reading this book, it's like having an idea of how a "solemn death" would like. I wish I can also be able to have a fruitful conversation with my guardian angel when the right time comes. That would make me feel that death can also be a beautiful thing to endure...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Solitaire Mystery; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I've always been a fan of Jostein Gaarder. I have read his other titles from the past, so when I started this book, I know what to expect. As his other books, this one is another fusion of adventure by unraveling philosophy in the curiousness of life. Mystery and learning are what this book absorbs and every reader can surely be in so much interest while being fascinated. P.S. I don't know why I kept imagining Johnny Depp playing the character of Joker if this will be adapted in a movie. It fits.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inkheart (Inkworld, #1); Author: Cornelia Funke; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So much thrill, magic and mystery, it explored my imagination; just what I like most. This book is easy to read, like Narnia. And now I'm moving to INKSPELL...:); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inkspell (Inkworld, #2); Author: Cornelia Funke; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Worth reading until the last page! I would say better than Inkheart. Totally drawn in every characters, especially Dustfinger and the "black prince" having very interesting personalities. This book is not only for young ones but also to young at hearts:) Now reading Inkdeath...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3); Author: Cornelia Funke; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Inkdeath is the darkest one I've read of the three Inkheart trilogy books, which may seem that it no longer cater children or young adults alike. It has to be a "children's book" kind, but it goes with some conflict issues that only adults can comprehend. It's an epic which I hope will be captured if they will make a movie of this soon. Like, like, like!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal; Author: Conor Grennan; Genres: history, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Truly inspiring! highly recommended to everyone:); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Triple; Author: Ken Follett; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Fair enough to say it has a good plot for an espionage kind, including an inspired one based on some true events. Having first read a Follet book, I think I will grab another one from his list.; 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 has so much to offer; with all the history inspired, fantasy and realities of life; the goodness and wickedness of people, it shows how nobility and honor does not always wins but rather the sinister reality of this world prevails. I like G R.R. Martin's writing, and how he develops the characters that you would love or hate. Definitely this book is not as predictable as anyone could be possibly expected; the cliche of villains and heroes and all that stuff. And this is not for all who would faint with violence, immoralities and betrayals.Glad that HBO remains committed in the book in the process of adapting it to series,although there were minimum changes made, but so far it went very well. Will continue with "A clash of kings" and looking forward to the series next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think, 4 stars will give justice as my rating; not a perfect one but definitely a fantastic series I ever read. The plot of betrayal, deceit, victory and honor continues to this book, while everyone has the taking for the crown claiming the seat on the iron throne. Again, characters you love are being killed that's why better not to dwell on them. GRRM does it again! sustaining the suspense, fantasy and thrill, he does it all to make you stick reading to the end. I will no longer discuss how this book put much on my preference. Anyone who loves complexity in characters and plot which will leave you in thought, and not just the cliche of "good versus evil"; will love this series. Will definitely go on with Book3 "a storm of swords"; guess what? i'm now on the 1st chapter:); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Same still goes, this series had been so unpredictable! Everything from this book were beyond my expectation, the characters of how they turned out and the twists and turns. Once again, not your typical good vs. evil story, there's a lot of it can offer, and things are not limited to its place; GRRM does it all without any fear to think out of the box in building all his characters. The ending is cliffhanger, so looking forward to AFFC. Again, have to remind everyone that this book is not for children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I can't say that this book made a spectacular move, because I can't help not to compare it with the 3 previous books, which are all awesome to follow. But then, I think, GRRM does only want to introduce some of the characters that were just implicitly mentioned in some scenes in the previous books, making them known in a way of making us intimately understand what kind of characters they portray, what they are and how they think,what makes them do what they do, how they achieve their part in the complexity of the whole series. In a way, since it's not the kind of tale I would have to consider of reading again (unlike the previous 3 books), I patiently follow to read it in my own phase, which obviously I hardly finished it putting me on the brink to abandon it. Perhaps, I just miss all the notable characters I come to love and hate from the previous books. However, the only consolation I would have to note is I have come to go through with the characters of Cersei and Jaime, whom I desperately love and hate. I fervently think that the series will never be as exciting and powerful as it is without them. They own the significant chunk of the entire conspiracy of the series (along with their allies). ADWD is next on my list, but maybe I will take a break for the meantime,and read some other books. GRRM's writing on this one made me a little worn out. As I read some of ADWD's reviews; I think it would take a while for me to return in Westeros:); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norwegian Wood; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is my first time reading experience with Murakami, and it's natural for me to start with his first book. I could not disagree with all the praises to this book, because I understand that everyone has its own terms on how they would like the book or not at all. But I think, this book has its own greatness and flaws as both. I have to admit that Murakami has a remarkable talent on capturing his characters' emotions and conditions where his reader would definitely have the experience to walk with them in the journey of their story. I myself laugh, saddened and got excited with them, especially with Watanabe on how he views everything about his life, Midori on how she leads her way of taking things which seemed her as a woman of wit and strength, and Nagasawa with all his philosophies which will confused you to think if he is really that intellectual or just a fool in some of his unrealistic beliefs. I think they're all interesting people and it was achieved because of Murakami's cunning way of making them as they are, poetically. The story would be considered a typical one; a life of a student in the late 60's with all the typical experience in love, relationships and sexuality. But what separates it from the conventional is how these characters shape the story with their sensible thoughts and principle being reflected in all the dialogues between each character. I can't avoid doubting if it's really what Murakami wrote or just from the translations made, but nevertheless it is something that will leave you in thought. Actually, I would rate it at least 3 stars if not for the ending. I just can't seem to reconcile why Murakami chose a kind of such ending; I mean upon finishing it, it's just left me "what the hell just happened there?". It just left me with a good deal of disappointment. Anyway, again I would say that I like Murakami in the sense of I like how a baker makes a cake; but it doesn't always necessary that I like the cake itself when I made my first bite. In this book, I just reunited with the seasonal mood of melancholy and sadness. Once in a while some of us have this satisfaction in savoring an episode of loneliness and sadness in some point of our lives, but not all the time. Because this book speaks about death and loss, it leaves you through with that experience, except with the sex scenes that sometimes I also can't seem to connect its purpose in the story. I know this is far too early to make a decision to not again read a Murakami book, but I think it's enough for me now. Perhaps, I should read another one later but not soon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Painted Veil; Author: W. Somerset Maugham; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Picking up this book, I thought this a romantic love story which will entail the awakening of love between this couple which they never had from the start of their marriage. However, this book encapsulates the story of Kitty Fane, a woman of beauty but lack of substance with more of trivial. The book captures what women used to be in a society where its role is sometimes being limited in the culture of "women in the shadow of men". It also reflected how the heroine discovers herself as a person who can be somebody; who can think, act and do based on her own judgment of how a life must be lead upon. I love the plot, of which the author chose to reveal women's frailties, in order to show what it can do to surpass it.I also love how the heroine came to realize the significance of having an utmost freedom to decide for herself and find courage to face her weaknesses. Although the story line seem to weaken it strongest point on the last chapters, it still progressed with a considerable ending by which the story concluded what the author chose. I think, I'll just console myself with the movie adaption; I just read some of its reviews which says the movie captures more what the book lacks; what are those is what I look forward to see.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre; Author: Charlotte Bronte; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is the first time I rated a book with 5 stars, and until now I still have this feeling of wonder about the whole experience of reading the book. My rating is more on based on the character she represents than the tale that was told. This is more than a romantic novel and you can never define it in a single kind. This book has a deep sense of sensitivity where I really felt the journey of this magnificent heroine. Jane Eyre has a strong character with unfathomable individuality. I admire her disposition, conviction and means of achieving her pursuits. She may be plain and typical lady to describe with as basic as she was in physical, (definitely cannot be identified as one distinct beauty; of which she does not belong on what the society means of being "beautiful") but her entire being is full of wit with extreme substance. The characters were created with critical thought of consideration. I enjoyed most of the dialogues between the amazing characters and it made me realize a lot significant issues about life. But above all, I deeply felt the amazing parable of love between Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester; and how I admire the cause of being belong to each other. This is going to be one of my favorites, and Jane Eyre will be one of my greatest heroines ever created. Highly recommended! May you also have a blissful experience reading this book! Bravo Charlotte Bronte!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Candid, spontaneous, straightforward account of thoughts of Holden Caulfield; a character you would either love or hate, understand or not. I like the book the way it represents a character that is not traditional, a personality that you would think as rare to encounter, weird it may seem but true to its very sense of being a person with real individuality. Holden is someone you would wish to hang out with sometime, as long as you are as tolerable as one who can take his angst and criticisms, or as long as you kinda like him in some way. He is also a character that sometimes you would wish to be just like him, or perhaps acquired his kind of way of dealing things. Yes Holden, this world is full of "phonies"! Even I believe that the kind of Holden's experiences the book presents is in the context of showing how growing makes us, how it shapes our beliefs in life that later may change or stays and how we're sometimes confuse on the way we want our lives to lead; I am with the same belief (as his character made me again realize) that indeed, this world is full of phonies. The real challenge is how you would make your life out of it; it's either you join them or break them. The book affects me in the way that after reading it, I had some thoughts about some things. Now I somehow understand how this book had moved a lot of readers. For those who read it that are adolescents or young adults (as the same age with Holden); they would either be enlightened or would simply be confused of his angst and rebellion. And for those middle age readers like me, either they would say "grow up Holden!" or it would make them think to recollect if they had been just like Holden before, or just ask "what do I think when I was seventeen years old?". The latter was my experience after reading the book and it made me feel both sad and relief because I felt I had missed a lot. "The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one" This phrase somehow sums up the book. The book never said if Holden had move on or what direction he took. In any case, I think he did alright. I took him as a person with inexplicable brilliance and I think the experiences he had, his own thoughts and beliefs about almost everything will help him understand what he really wants; because what his real problem is, he only knows the things he doesn't want, and the things he does want are still to be discovered.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pillars of the Earth (The Pillars of the Earth, #1); Author: Ken Follett; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: How did I neglected of not reading this in such a long time. I remember few years ago that my friend was actually reading this, and I regretted that I have not been able to develop an interest to have read it. TPOTE cannot be easily described in just a mere single statement. It is vast and a well written depiction of the high middle ages, where in KF had developed an enormous plot capturing every character's story he had created in the book. But just to encapsulate what it is all about; it is about building a cathedral, where it had been the metaphor that shapes the dreams, vision, struggles, victory and failure of each of the author's character while it weaves through their lives. Love the way how KF injected series of historical events which adds an intense storytelling to every reader's delight and savoring.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow of the Sun; Author: Ryszard Kapuscinski; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I have this constant dream to visit Africa someday. I just felt that there is something deeper about this country that is beyond the apparent presentations on news and documentaries. I was so much in amazement when I found this book just so in the right time. Through his poignant words and amazing stories, RK made it possible for me to journey and experience on how it feels of being there while understanding its people and history. He shows the many sides of Africa that a few would ever realize. I was in a roller coaster of emotions reading this book. As a fan myself of history and stories of the past, I admire his way of telling each stories and his experiences while being there; sustaining my interest until the very last page. With all the stories of poverty, famine, civil wars, political unrest, slavery and years living under different foreign colonization; the history of Africa has so much to tell. It needs further understanding, study and learning for us to realize how it was before and why it was before. With the way the country is now, it's important that we realize that in all things understanding should precede judgement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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: Several months ago, I have committed to indulge myself to this series being open to wager both my time and money just for the sake of giving it a try. I have never heard about this before, nor has someone ever told me of what could have been the greatest fantasy I have come to know if I had it much early on. Until the release of ADWD this year that I've discovered the immense scale of what the author have said it all just started in desiring to write a simple "prose". It has been noted that this series was the product of the author's imagination to write something that will surpass the boundaries of limited number of characters and the scale of complexity in a plot. IMO, ADWD sustained the tale where the GRRM leads its course towards the point of going beyond. There are still too many hangings that shall be put to places, old and new characters were brought in (each portraying in light and in shadow), past and future events that hunts and visions and dreams that needs interpretation. This is what I love about the series. Everything is unpredictable and sometimes it would lead you to a state of denial on how the author chose the fate of each of his characters. They are so great that it needs the right amount of justice of whether they stay or not. Several reviews about this book have noted how disappointing this one is. Some say that this should be instead "A dance of nothing" in the pretext of not having progress at all in the story and "dragons" were rarely seen. But I think, it still give of what does the story requires. The story journeys through each of the character's POV. They are making their own piece in the process of putting all the threads together. And I think not showing the sides of them would be a deficiency in achieving the amazing quest of the series. One of the things I love about the book is how the Targaryens were somewhat explicitly brought in in the story using recollections of some of the characters. They had become one of the strong foundations of this epic in such a way that in this ASOFAI volume, they are now starting to emerge and no longer from the shadow of the past. I would agree from what have been said in some of the forums that this book was titled after them. From The Wall on the other hand, until now I still have doubts on Jon's death. Again, I don't think that GRRM will have him killed just like that. He's one of my favorites (aside from Tyrion) and I know that he would never be exempted from GRRM's butchery of his great characters. Ned's death is far more acceptable and it just serves him right making the story took off from GOT; having the most heroic way to die, but with Jon's I would be very disappointed if that would be it. The stories of Arya,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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: Intriguing, fascinating characters in the steering wheel of Gothic mystery. I thought I was done with the suspense thriller/investigative kind of stories for a book, but this one is definitely an exception!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride; Author: William Goldman; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The first "And they live happily ever after" book that I have likened. Looking forward to the movie adaptation!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This story was narrated by "Death"; the infinite and perceived existence who meets us in the unknown moment of time. I like the book and the simplicity of the characters in the complexity of the condition they're at. The first book I've read looking the other side of the history (holocaust, Nazi Party in Germany, "Heil Hitler") through the eyes of a German girl; how she take it and dealing with it everyday and how she made a difference into lives of the people surrounds her as it also made a difference to her. Books, words; that's all it matters to her, little did she know that it had been the shield saving her to whatever capacity she endured avoiding death. Words she hated and words she loved; the Book Thief have lived with it and died with it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Angel's Game (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #2); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: When you read the "The Shadow of the Wind", you cannot avoid to compare this from its predecessor. I'm not sure, but the amount and element of suspense or the thematic goth did not lived up its supposed potential. And there is never a clear closure on everything that happened with the protagonist. I don't know if this shall be answered on the third book. But still, the writing had been consistent with the magnitude of CRZ's ability to create the stream of anticipation all throughout while making a vivid setting of 1920's Barcelona.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Prisoner of Heaven (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #3); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: CRZ never failed to bring a finest degree of mystery which I have experienced since the first book. A must read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Gatsby; Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: It was said that this book is a great american classic novel while still being widely praised, but I guess I don't possess the right amount of intellect to fully appreciate it. Nevertheless, I did like it in the way of capturing a mellow storytelling which consists of an in depth reflection of each characters. I felt some of the moments in the book and I had anticipated that something doomed awaits me in the end. In the story, I can't really understand the undying devotion of Gatsby to Daisy. For me it's a kind of obsession that sustains him until to his tragic fate.I think if not for the tragic, this wouldn't bring any impact to me. I would love to see this in theater, which could be a lot better. And since this was also adapted in a movie, I'll also see it for myself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell; Author: Susanna Clarke; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A superb writing in a masterpiece of magic and history. I'm so happy that I didn't missed reading this book. To those who want to delved themselves in a savored slow read journey of fantasy, magic and history all in one, you'll surely love this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bloodletter's Daughter; Author: Linda Lafferty; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: My love affair with historical fiction has been flourishing and with this book, I had the same sustained experience. I was a victim of "too much+researching+will+lead+to+big+time+spoilers" with this book. I was just trying to look more about who was Don Julius, King Rudolf, Hapsburg, Bohemia, etc. then bam! I lead myself to one of the greatest spoilers I could have come across. The author had established one of the most intriguing plot which made me hooked for how many days. The whole story made me realized again that scandals and tragedy could always be a way to life's end of every single people, no one is exempted, no wealth, power and fame can avert it. The gripping tale of the author's chosen heroine have shown a dimensional and strong character that every woman can relate to. Marketa is strong for the most aspect of her character but she can also be loose and yield to certain given circumstances; which makes her all the more a multifaceted woman. I love the way how each of the character became somewhat an antagonist of their own, while also showing their significant relationship with the other characters with the right amount of intensity. Overall I find this book as a nostalgic journey of love, obsession, courage and tragedy which gave me a reflective interest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1); Author: Patrick Rothfuss; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Okay, since ASOIAF, I have endeavored to find other fantasy/sci-fi series while waiting for the next ASOIAF book. I stumbled upon this book on some online book suggestions and I would say I'm happy to have read this. At first, I find this kind of too much flaunt on the central character of Kvothe, and not sure whether I will be able to feel the depth of it. However as I read on, I was able to appreciate how dimensional his character is. It's the same usual cliche of protagonist hero (poor orphan boy, with extreme intelligence, extraordinary skills/talents), however it also shows that he has the meanest attitude who fights for his right, knows he wants to do and how to do it. This is a classified fantasy/SF book but I'm happy to know that this has not been the pure magic/fantasy that other books are. It has the same reality that life is not always fair, and you can't just make it better just because you have a superpower of some sort. I never read Harry Potter because I find it "too much magic" for my taste, although I have watched some of its movie franchise. So when I read this book, particularly on the story line of Kvothe's life in the University; it's hard not to see the similarities. However, having the small similarities, as also they have huge differences in a lot of aspects (and I'm only basing this comparison with the HP movie franchise). I think anyone who have read this book, would know what I'm trying to say. One of my favorite story lines is Kvothe's life in the University. I had a good laugh in most of the scenes, making me really feel the life of a teenager boy with the kind of friends, the kind of environment and the kind of experiences he has. I find the story as not a "page turner" one, but this book has a good writing showing PR really writes well. That's one of the things I have always been looking to in every book I'm reading, regardless if the story is as compelling to read or not. I'll definitely read the second book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1); Author: Joe Abercrombie; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A book that only got me really interested upon reaching the last ten chapters. I tried this book because of GRRM's recommendation. The book is great in its own way, it's like LOTR+ASOIAF combined. LOTR because of having a character Bayaz vs. Gandalf, and ASOIAF on the aspect of politics, wars, kingdoms, etc. But honestly, it took me more than a month to finish it. The're a lot of interesting characters but sometimes I get lost on them. The're also a lot of angles to see them, different perspectives and different backgrounds which make them all distinct with one another, but took me for quite sometime to finally link them together. I'm not sure if I'll dig in right away on the next book. This is the first fantasy book I've ever read with super detailed fight scenes and explicit violence. If you're into it, then this book is for you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2); Author: Patrick Rothfuss; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I like the first book and had promised that I'll jump to the next one once finished. While I was reminded(through reviews)that this one had kinda veered away from some of the central plot of this series particularly Kvothe's pursuit in finding more the Chandrian; I would still say that it paid my time well finishing this book. PR writes well which I think sustains me the most of not totally abandoning this in the middle. There are things in the book I love but there were also some that really gave me the hard time to skip it (which I didn't because I don't wanna miss a thing). Nevertheless, the plot is still there. The many of Kvothe's adventures are what I truly hope be as significant as the author's intended and shall have something to do on the upcoming third book. There were some story lines in the book which I failed to avoid to think if those where necessary to include. Story lines I love would include: Kvothe's time in the University (especially the cold war between him and Ambrose, and what happened in the process and his experiences (triumphs & failures) with all of his different masters), his travel and admittance to the Maer's house and his training in the Adem. Story lines that I would want to avoid (if necessary) includes: his time with the Felurian, and every story lines with Denna (sorry, but I think it just adds up to some of the unnecessary pages in the book). I would also have to add some of the insinuations where Kvothe had an intimate involvement with other women characters. Especially those with the Felurian, his teacher Vashet and Penthe. When I came upon it, I was like; what the...?!! Although the author intends to create a different world from what the traditional one we have (in the society of Adem they have a far more different perspective toward sex); I still did not make a full grasp of it. Good thing the author never tried to include explicit lines on such. But overall, I enjoyed this book and would definitely read the last/next of the series. Reading the next would meant for me more of having the final resolve of what Kvothe's life really is, and answers to all the uncertain affairs hidden somewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sense of an Ending; Author: Julian Barnes; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: It just proves that our past memories could be the best source of whatever we can further unravel of one's own self; it can hurt us but it can also redeem us from what we're trying to be freed from. Without any doubt I say Julian Barnes is one great writer. This has been the first time I have read one of his works and I think I will read another from his shelve. There is something in his writing including thoughts and ideas that made me jealous wishing I had the same view on certain things. As for the ending, I was really expecting that there is something about it that either will shock or surprise me; because when my friend told me about this book, he said something about it that I should look forward to which led me in such anticipation. Okay Julian Barnes, you got me there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Looking Back; Author: Ambeth R. Ocampo; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: A good read book! It's like I'm reading a very compelling novel where all the characters are inspired by real events and true story. I never had an enormous interest to our local history (although I always loved history) since this book had reached me. I just realized how our history classes had deprived us in knowing much of what we should have learned from our past. That limitation is disheartening knowing that our students today have so much better to learn from our own history. If Ambeth R. Ocampo was my History Professor, I might had another career direction to go through on becoming the same as he; haha! Not as best as him of course but perhaps having the same passion to learn more and go beyond whatever it takes for the sake of learning. His approach of sharing the history is far different from what we had accustomed to have of which how our academic learning of the discipline can be much as "fascinating as a whodunit"-A.R.O I'll definitely read the rest of the editions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is just the start. More to come with Tolkien.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silver Linings Playbook; Author: Matthew Quick; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: There's a book where you actually feel the innermost depth of character's emotions and feelings; and I think this book has it through Pat People's storytelling. There were never a dull moment. This book shares a lot of human nature's tendencies that sometimes we miss to think about on our quiet moments. And the love story component is quite extraordinary on its own way which makes it real and true. Highly recommended! Excited to watch the movie adaptation :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Tent; Author: Anita Diamant; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A real journey with Dinah, one of the characters in the bible whom we have not known her life's entirety. The author have achieved to create an interesting look on Dinah's amazing story by weaving both fiction and history in a whole new thread. Selah!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Author: Jonathan Safran Foer; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I had a hard time finishing this book, and despite of some readers' praises and appreciation on this, I wasn't able to develop a certain connection while reading it. There are certain story lines where Oskar's character tend to overrate of trying to be a grownup person where I just can't surmise how a nine year old kid can think some of those line of thoughts (well, maybe it just really is). However there were times also in the book that you can't miss the resonance of his characters' authenticity; a nine year old deeply mourning kid who's missing a father so much. Broken thoughts, reminiscing the past, never ending questions, letters, loss, sadness, frustrations, denials, death; those things would somewhat sum up this book. There's a lot of universal theme where every reader can relate, perhaps I just don't have the right amount of appreciation and emotion to fully savor this book. I know it can't be compared but when I grab this book, I just remember reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson and expecting I would have the same grasp; but I know it's totally different. By time I reach 60%, that's when I just find myself that I wanted to finish the book. Another thing that I can somewhat remember while reading this is whenever I will come across the "reminiscing the past" sort of chapters, I just thought I'm having "The tree of life" (movie by Sean Penn & Brad Pitt) movie experience in those moments. If you have watched it, you'll know. Maybe the movie adaptation of this would be much better for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How Can I Know?: Answers to Life's 7 Most Important Questions - Member Book; Author: Robert Jeffress; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I've been trying to find a copy of his previous book; "Hell Yes?!" before finding this one. This book gives inspiration to further search on among Christians some of the other things that we need to know beyond our faith that we don't usually encounter in our daily life. I believe that learning and journeying with our faith is a daily work that we need to sustain with resources like this one. A book a like this is best read along with your bible while also studying and treading the course through it. I read this not really on daily basis which gives me an opportunity to maximize my understanding and reflecting it with my personal life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Big Brain Academy; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: I bought this as quickly as I traded it. It was very obviousy meant for elementary school kids, but I enjoy a lot of educational games. It's biggest flaw is the main character instructor talks too much. There's no skipping, or fast forwarding either. I got annoyed. I gave it away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: This was one of the first Brain Age games I've owned. It's a lot more stable than the original Brain Age, and is able to read letters a lot better as well. Brain Age continues to make great products. I'm a fan!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo 3DS - Flame Red; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: The 3D controls are amazing. However, the battery life is the absolute worst in comparison with the 3DS XL. Plan to get around 3-4 hours of game time with or without the 3D function on. I've managed to get around 3.5 hours with Luigi's Mansion, and about 4 hours with the Brain Age series. Such a slick little device, and a total let down when it comes to game time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brain Age: Concentration Training - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: I've been playing this game for 42 days now, according to the attendance tracker. While the 3D settings aren't really necessary, the menus in between games can be viewed in 3D mode. The more you play, the more different games unlock. The three categories are: Devilish Training, Supplemental Training and Brain Training. A good percentage of the games can be found in prior editions. They are very challenging and addicting as well. The only thing I don't care for is Doctor K. He can be a little harsh at times. My favorite games are: Devilish Pairs, Majong Solitaire, Change Maker, and Word Attack. I highly recommend this game to improve your mental sharpness and working memory. I definitely notice improvement in my daily life: remembering where I put my keys, what I need to buy at the grocery etc. Fun for kids and adults!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo DSi Bundle - Metallic Blue; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Best value for your buck, if you need a Nintendo DSi console, and you're a Pokmon fan. It also comes with a nice carry case and a brand new Pokmon White game! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo DS Lite Crimson & Black with Brain Age 2; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: The DS was probably my favorite system. Simple, and light. I highly recommend this set for the ultimate Pokmon collector.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Heavy-Duty Vault Case for PlayStation Vita and Vita Slim (Officially Licensed by Sony); Brand: by
AmazonBasics; Review: By far the best case I've found for the PS Vita. I have no worries that my PS Vita will be damaged, and it also has storage room for game cards as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xbox One Media Remote; Brand: by
Microsoft; Review: If you're like me, and you like to binge watch your favorite show on Netflix, then you know what it's like to need to pause your show, and have to wait until the controller powers back on. This remote solves that, and even lights up the display when you pick it up. Definitely worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate NES Remix - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Such an awesome retro collection. Really brought me back to my childhood with all the games I grew up with back in the 90's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PS Vita Screen Guard Pack; Brand: by
PDP; Review: I'm hoping the second time I try this (already used up the first one) that there won't be as many bubbles. So many bubbles, I had to take it off so I could see the screen.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - PlayStation 4; Brand: Bandai Namco Entertainment America; Review: I'm completely new to the Digimon series and this game is so addicting! It reminds me of Persona 4 Golden and Pokemon mixed together on a Second Life platform. I really hope they continue on making these games for the PS4!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Xseed; Review: I'm not saying it's a bad game, I just couldn't get into it. Running around stripping people of their clothes sounded humorous at the time, but the execution is boring.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: State of Decay- Year-One Survival Edition; Brand: by
Microsoft; Review: This game is so glitchy and lags that it ruins the fun of the game play. It's probably a really fun game, but I got frustrated after 20 minutes.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - PlayStation 3; Brand: by
Xseed; Review: I liked this game so much, I bought both the PS3 and Vita versions. I can't wait for part two to be released!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 - 20th Anniversary Edition; Brand: by
Sony; Review: Amazing colors scheme and another great product from Playstation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life is Strange - Xbox One; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: Fantastic game. I am having withdrawals since I finished the story. I really hope they continue to make amazing games like this. It's such a nice break from your typical first person shooter re-run.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xbox One Wireless Controller (Without 3.5 millimeter headset jack); Brand: by
Microsoft; Review: Amazing and beautiful controller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi model Neon Orange (PCH-2000ZA24) Japanese Ver. Japan Import; Brand: Sony; Review: Awesome product, fits perfectly in my hands and all of the controls are easy to access. Beautiful display screen as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PlayStation Vita Memory Card 64GB (PCH-Z641G); Brand: by
Sony; Review: 64GB is the only way to go with a PSN Vita; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CorpCo 6ft AC Power Cord for Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4); Brand: Corporate Computer; Review: Works awesome! Great price. Quick delivery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yomawari: Night Alone / htol#NiQ: The Firefly Diary - PlayStation Vita Limited Edition; Brand: by
Tecmo Koei; Review: It's not a bad game, I just couldn't get into either of them. I'm also not a fan of using the touch screen on the Vita (for HTelNiQ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair - PlayStation Vita; Brand: by
NIS America; Review: This was probably a good game but I didn't finish it. It fell short of the first one and I found a few of the characters so obnoxious that I stopped playing it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: World of Final Fantasy - PlayStation Vita; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: This game was a let down. Just wasn't for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HORI Splatoon Protector for Nintendo Wii U; Brand: by
Hori; Review: Perfect OEM fit, looks great and protects your Wii!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exist Archive: The other side of the sky - PlayStation Vita; Brand: Aksys; Review: Wasn't too impressed with this platform type game, but that's not really the games fault. Just didn't keep my attention.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX3 Programmable Wireless Gaming Headset (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Turtle Beach; Review: Honestly, pretty dang good for the price. However, make sure you have the PS3 RCA cable, or you won't be able to use it. After getting it all set up, the sound is pretty good, really can't complain. I haven't used the chat portion because that's not what I needed it for, so I can't comment on that portion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insten Replacement Playstation PS3 AV Cable Compatible For Playstation PS3 / PS2 / PS1 / PS3 Slim (6FT); Brand: by
INSTEN; Review: Excellent OEM replacement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 - Crystal; Brand: by
Sony; Review: Love it! And it looks awesome too. High quality, what you should expect from Sony.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series 400,000 BTU Pool and Spa Heater, Natural Gas, Low Nox; Brand: Hayward; Review: So far this unit has worked properly. Have it installed in a 40 x 20 inground pool (approx 35k gallons). It heats it up about 1 degree per hour depending on ambient temperature. I won't lie to you.. it isn't cheap heating the pool, but that was expected. Had the electric hooked up by an electrician, the gas hooked up by the propane company, and the water lines hooked up by our pool service (unfortunately they botched the job and there is a leak in the inlet connection which I will now have to fix). Delivery was free (the thing is like 300 lbs) and it cost about $500 + less than sold at local retailers (paid approx $1650 from amazon early fall 2010).. even cheaper than the smaller units. Why not 5 stars.. 1. haven't even had it a full year yet 2. The unit does not make me breakfast ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ortho 0321110 Home Defense MAX Press 'N Set Mouse Trap, 2-Pack (Older Model); Brand: Ortho; Review: These are great.. have caught several field mice with them and one milk snake who wandered into my garage (his mid section was pretty crushed, but he was alive and moving surprisingly well - I let him go out in the field). bait it, set it, catch them, open it and drop them out, repeat. Couldn't be much easier - recommended. note, step 4 in the description says dispose of trap... don't do this as they are completely reusable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RESCUE! Non-Toxic Wasp, Hornet, Yellowjacket Trap Attractant Refill, 2 Weeks; Brand: RESCUE!; Review: So these have worked very well for me... but so far, only in the fall. Orange County, NY is where my house is... Had these up during mid-summer for a few weeks, but didn't get too many Yellow Jackets (have a few different kinds of wasps/yellow jackets at my house). I had several nests (small to large) around my house. 1 nest, which was probably the largest, was inside the outer wall near my front door. I hung 2 of the WHY traps (WHYTR-BB8) from my garage (approx 30 and 40 feet from the nest entrance) and also had one hung on the back side of the garage. In the late summer into fall, they were getting filled at least every 2 weeks with yellow jackets (the top portion was full... bottom was completely empty). I bought 2 more traps and had 1 on a fence on the edge of my driveway (approx 60 feet from the garage front) and it also caught yellow jackets.. but it was near the end of fall and there was less yellow jacket activity already. I trapped hundreds of the wasps over the course of 2 1/2 months or so (late summer through late oct). I have yet to try them in the spring, but plan on doing so this upcoming spring, and will update with results after then.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Valley Forge, American Flag Pole, Aluminum Wood Grain, 6', 2-Piece Spinning Pole with 2-Position Plastic Copper Bracket; Brand: Valley Forge; Review: Works as advertised. Have some high winds at my house (open at the top of a hill) and the flag was able to move freely on this pole. Looks pretty good (looks like wood from a distance) and should hold up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hayward SPX3200UNKIT Union Connector Replacement Kit for Select Hayward Pump and Heater; Brand: Hayward; Review: Thought it was just one union connector, but got 2 in the package. Had to replace one because the pool company I paid to install the heater (Royal Pools in New Hampton NY) botched the job using flexible pipe and the connection had a leak.. I called them that week, but they wouldn't fix it (unreal).. so I had to repipe with schedule 40 myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Accessories Hickory Grill Cover - Rugged BBQ Cover with Advanced Weather Protection, X-Large, 70-Inch; Brand: Classic Accessories; Review: Lasted about 1 1/2 seasons before it faded and ripped. It does get a good amount of sun, but was hoping for at least a few years out of it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Classic Accessories Ravenna Grill Cover - Premium BBQ Cover with Reinforced Fade-Resistant Fabric, X-Large, 70-Inch; Brand: Classic Accessories; Review: Looks nice and fits well. seems heavy duty. We'll see how it looks after a North East winter and summer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orbit Digital Programmable Timer; Brand: Orbit; Review: Has worked well for 1 season so far.. we'll see how it lasts. Very easy to use and programming is 100x better than some other ridiculous digital timers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: NOOK Simple Touch; Brand: Unknown; Review: It's light and can be read in full sunlight. The color Nooks screens turn Black in partical sunlight. For just reading, it is a fantastic deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ANiceSeller Wall AC Home Charger for Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet 16gb Color BNTV250; Brand: ANiceSeller; Review: The delivery was excellent. However, the first charger stopped working three weeks after I used it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SYNET7WID 7 Inch Wireless Mobile; Brand: Sylvania; Review: There was no way to connect to the internet. There was absolutely no brouser.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: USB A Male to Micro USB Female Adapter (Black); Brand: China; Review: Good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Importer520 USB A Male to Micro USB Female Convert Adapter; Brand: Baoer; Review: Good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HQRP Battery for Barnes & Noble BNRB1530, 9BS11GTFF10B3, 9875521 E-Book Ereader fits NOOK, BNRZ1000, 005, BNRZ100, BNRV100, BNRB454261, NOOK; Brand: HQRP; Review: NICE VERY PLEASED; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eForCityLeather Case for Barnes and Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight , Black; Brand: eForCity; Review: Very well made. Protects better than the more expensive ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WALNEW Amazon Kindle Keyboard (kindle 3/D00901) Case Cover; Brand: WALNEW; Review: I wish I had this cover for all my tablets. Stays closed when dropped due to a strong magnet. Comfortable to hold when reading and attractive as well as functional. This cover is worth more to me than the asking price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Note 7 Case, Gotd Full-body Rugged Hybrid Protective Case Cover / Dual Layer Design; Brand: Goodtrade8; Review: Very heavy duty. With the money. My husband saw mine and had to have one too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Fire Case (Previous Generation - 5th), Magenta; Brand: Amazon; Review: Doesn't fit. I bought this for a kindle fire. The box it came in stated (fits kindle fire), which it clearly does not fit. Its not even close to fitting it. While unwrapping the kindle fire and this cover, the box was distroyed. Hence, I'm stuck with a cover that can't be returned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rovic s Tourist Hotel Pension House; City: El Nido Palawan Island Palawan Province Mimaropa; Review: Rovic's Hotel is located across he street from the Pension House. They are affiliated but it looks liked they took it off Trip advisor, because of the bad reviews. The hotel is newly built, but there is no visible management With no daily room service. The prices are very steep like for a five star but the rooms are poorly appointed. Nothing works, They advertise wifi in rooms, it doesn't exist in the hotel period. There is 3 stories, but no elevator. I went to get my stay extended, ns was told I had to change rooms, on the day of the change I went to the front desk and was told they had erred and that occupant had booked for several days and the desk manage had not even checked or pulls the wrong file.. The food was terrible, in all it was the worst place I have ever stayed. This is not about the pension house as we did not stay there. Rick Lawton British Columbia, Canada; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ritzy Lothar Beach Resort Hotel Inc; City: Santa Fe Bantayan Island Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Booked with Agoda for one week. The rooms were and are horrible.... The bar and restaurant are great, nice atmosphere, good food, wifi works well but not in the rooms.. The beach is very close, but not particularly good for swimming. Staff were great... The rooms are where the problems are. Recommend for restaurant & Bar but that's it. We left after 4 days.. Rick Lawton British Columbia Canada; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catcha Falling Star Gardens; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: we stayed here on two separate occasions. The rooms were comfortable, noisy if you stayed in the front part. Nice pool. The rooms have full kitchens so you can prepare your breakfast at home. The motel is on a very busy road, parking inside and protected. Close to some very good restaurants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coral Seas Beach Resort; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: This resort is located on the West end of seven mile beach. The buildings are new and very comfortable, but the furniture in the rooms is very cheap and uncomfortable. The rooms need work and some money spent on them. The restaurant on the property is very good. The food is good. The staff are great. The owners must put some money into the rooms to make them more comfortable. Wifi available in the office or the restaurant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jamaica Tamboo Resort; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: The resort is an older place which is now being updated and there is a planned expansion. The rooms are spacious and well cared for. Service was excellent, both in the restaurant and the rooms. The Beach is wonderful, water fantastic. The food is freshly made and very good. During the night there is a watchman on duty, so no trouble with the locals popping in and disturbing the guests. We have planned and are bringing our entire family to this resort in 2018. Rooms have been reserved and we are looking forward to next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Makani Sands; City: Lahaina Maui Hawaii; Review: The Makani Sands was great in 1977 and still oops great today.. I'm sure it had lots of upgrades.. I would recommend It today as I did in 1977. Maui is so busy now, when we stayed there years ago there was one stop light on the island, Now there are traffic jams..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North Country Inn; City: Vanderhoof British Columbia; Review: Dinner at the old Country Inn was a pleasant surprise. The service was terrific, food was plentiful and very well prepared the menu was Canadian fare with steaks, excellent Ribs, steak & seafood chowder. In all it was a excellent dining experience. Also of note was their excellent salad bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eagle s Rest RV Park; City: Valdez Alaska; Review: We stayed here for two nights, excellent service, the hookups were fine. Showers very clean and included in the price. Wash rooms were also well maintained. The only things not so good was the internet connection. The attendants were very helpful.. the Eagles nest also supplied two stainless steel tables to clean the fish on. Great work.. They also had about 10 small cabins for rent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Kalispell; City: Kalispell Montana; Review: We (3) of us stayed at this motel for two night. Expensive, the rooms were clean and fairly well appointed. We used the two queen beds and a roll out cot. The rooms were not service during our stay. We did get clean towels but the sink and the tub were left as is. The young lady managing the desk was efficient and ver helpful in supplying us with information about Glacier national park. With a bit more effort it would be a perfect place to stay for a group.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Death of a Dapper Snowman (Stormy Day Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Pepper Page; Review: Well written story. I read a lot of mysteries and was kept in the dar as to the killer was until it was revealed. It was a charming story and I enjoyed it a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Love (Nantucket Brides Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: Most enjoyable read. Kept my interest until the last page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playing with Matches; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Strauss Page; Review: Playing with Matches was an amazing story of terrible hardship and terror for the children of Germany. No childhood fun and games for them. Only sadness for losing their friends and family and the courage to still hope for the future when the war was over. A wonderful book well written that I enjoyed very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boiled Over (A Maine Clambake Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Ross Page; Review: Lovely story about a small seaside town in Maine with a mystery thrown in and some romance too. A lot of local flavor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder She Typed (Senior Snoops Cozy Mystery Book Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Selfman Page; Review: What an enjoyable read. A mystery with a load of laughs. Senior citizens group of writers who are real characters themselves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey; Author: Visit Amazon's The Countess of Carnarvon Page; Review: What a wonderful and very interesting history of the original families living at Downton Abby. The families who lived there were just as exciting as the Masterpiece theater Series on Public Television.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Are My Sunshine; Author: Visit Amazon's Roberta Kagan Page; Review: A wonderful story about a young girl and all the terrible times she lived thru in Nazi Germany and Poland in WWII and how she kept going forward however bad times were ,hoping to find her little girl when the war was over. Very well written story and one I won't soon forget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the South of France: A Maggie Newberry Mystery, Vol. 1 (Maggie Newberry Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Kiernan-Lewis Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. All kinds of twists and turns in the story and it was impossible to guess who the murderer was. A lot of French intrigue concerning a little girl.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death By Chocolate 6 (Josiah Reynolds Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Abigail Keam Page; Review: The Josiah Reynold mysteries are a combination who dun it and the funny remarks Josiah has to say about the local police dept. and all the people she has to deal with in trying to solve the mysteries. A very sharp tongue has Josiah.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Point (Bachelors of Blueberry Cove); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Kauffman Page; Review: Very enjoyable Maine coast story of a rocky romance between a newcomer to Blueberry Cove and a hometown boy. I love small town Maine coastal stories. And this story didn't disappoint me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed & Breakfast Bedlam (Logan Dickerson Cozy Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Abby L. Vandiver Page; Review: Really fun cosy mystery book about a archeologist and the B and B that she stayed at.. An domineering old lady and her handsome grandson round out the story all the time looking for the murder of a young lady in a small town in South Carolina.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Moonglow Cafe; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Garner Page; Review: A very exciting story about Paige heading out west to write a story about the old Sapphire mines. After making friends with the people who reside in the small mining town, she finds a diary which leads her to a dangerous spot in the basement of the old hotel. There's mystery' romance and friendship included in this story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Four Streets (The Four Streets Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nadine Dorries Page; Review: A very interesting and enjoyable book. I would recommend it to everyone. A lot of tough times in a poor neighborhood but with loving families stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Illusions: My Story as an American Au Pair in the Loire Valley; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Kovic-Skow Page; Review: Very interesting story about a young girl working for a family in France in order to learn French and enjoy the French lifestyle. The people she worked for expected a lot more than a au pair. They expected her to do hard labor and have very little time for herself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whisper My Secret: A Memoir (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's JB Rowley Page; Review: A sad story about a young woman who marries a selfish man who takes advantage of her, finds someone else and has her children taken from her. Unbelievable pain of loss on Myrtle's part. Luckily the second part of the book brings happy times and a new life. Very interesting story of a woman's life fro a young woman to a mature one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Johanna Basford Page; Review: Very nice to work with. This is one of the better coloring books out today.joanna Basford always does a good adult coloring book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Over Eggshells; Author: LUCINDA E CLARKE; Review: Unbelievable story of a girl whose mother treated her terribly all of her life telling her what a terrible person the daughter is.. And even threatening to tell friends of her daughter's how much of a liar she is and that nobody should ever like her. What a sad upbringing and adulthood with this kind of mother.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Glass: A McCabe and Savage Thriller (McCabe and Savage Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's James Hayman Page; Review: This was a very good mystery about cops in Portland Maine where I live. I've read all James Hayman's books and thoroughly enjoyed them all. He always puts in local streets, bars and local flavor of the city. Plus he really keeps you guessing until the end. I would highly recommend any of his books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fine Summer's Day (Inspector Ian Rutledge); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Todd Page; Review: Charles Todd,s books are always excellent. I've been reading all of them for many years. This is a pre World War 1 story about a man wanted for murdering people pertained to a murder trial . Rutledge , out of Scotland Yard is on the hunt for him. Very good story. And a lot of background about the beginning of the war as it was moving past Belgium. , heading towards France.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Christmas Home: A Novel; Author: Greg Kincaid; Review: Wonderful story about a young man, Todd McCray who worked very hard to overcome disabilities . He always worked at a animal. Sanctuary for homeless dogs ,teaching them tricks and learning to make a place for himself in the world. A lot of love from family and friends helped him on his way .a very inspirational story and a heartwarming one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Body in the Snowdrift: A Faith Fairchild Mystery (Faith Fairchild Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Hall Page Page; Review: I' ve always loved loved Katherine Hall Pages books. I,ve read all of them. I love how she has her children get a little older in each book. This book did not disappoint me. Faith feels like an old friend as she tries to figure out what's going on and the stories of her husband, the minister and her children,s antics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cranberry Bluff; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Garner Page; Review: Very good cosy mystery. It kept me guessing the whole time. A lot of twists and turns in the book. And the bed and breakfast gave it a fun storyline to enjoy and with some great cranberry recipes to try at the end of the book. Very well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zendoodle Coloring: Creative Sensations: Hypnotic Patterns to Color and Display; Author: Julia Snegireva; Review: I liked this color book very much. The pages didn,t leak true. Many pages of pictures a nd pretty designs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Body in the Birches: A Faith Fairchild Mystery (Faith Fairchild Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Hall Page Page; Review: I have read most of the Faith Fairchild mysteries and loved them all. This story about being at the camp in Maine was especially exciting to read. Her husband, the minister , is away with his mother who had heart surgery in Ma. And Faith is all worried about her son, Ben who has his first job in a restaurant and has a crush on a older girl who works there. Meanwhile across the way another group of relatives are trying to be the chosen ones to inherit The Birches, a family cottage which can only be inherited by one family. Two murders with another planned that was foiled .a must read for the followers of these book series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Threads of Evidence (A Mainely Needlepoint Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Lea Wait Page; Review: Really fun mystery about a girl that had been found dead in a fountain after a summers end party at her family estate in Maine in 1970. Now an old friend has come back to town to find out what really happened that night. Many characters in the small oceanfront town to check their memories of that night many years ago. Surprise ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When the East Wind Blows: A World War II Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara H. Martin Page; Review: Very interesting but sad story of a lady and her children's helper, Helga trying to out run the Russian Army that were so brutal to the German citizens at the end of WW11. Hunting for food. Housing and taking care of Elizabeth,s four children. Always on the run trying to take the last train etc. helping a Jewish boy who helped them in so many ways. It was beyond hardship what they had to live thru but hope kept them going. Very well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alzheimer's Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Lee Page; Review: A story about two grown sisters whose parents both have Alzeimers and how it progressed over the years. A real tearjerker but also the sweet moments that was left. The story goes into great detail about how hard is was to place their parents at one point to senior housing and to leave the home they had for years. And then for assisted living and ultimately into a locked down area so they wouldn,t roam and get lost and hurt theirselves. Meanwhile the sisters are teaching in schools and trying to keep it together. A real lesson learned about compassion and the love of these sisters for their parents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All My Love, Detrick; Author: Visit Amazon's Roberta Kagan Page; Review: A wonderful love story of two people who were in great danger because of their love for each other. After Detrick always worked for Jacob in the bicycle shop starting as a teenager. Eventually falling in love with Jacobs daughter Leah and trying to keep it a secret from everyone because of the Nazi law that Germans must have nothing to do with Jews. Detrick joins the Nazi party as a cover so that he can help Jacob and Leah.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Third Girl (Molly Sutton Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nell Goddin Page; Review: A great cozy mystery that revolves around Molly who moves to Castillac, a small village in France a after a divorce in America. She opens a Bed and Breakfast in the small town and enjoys getting out and about in the neighborhood and meeting her new neighbors. However a dark cloud occurs when a young art student is missing from the local art school. The story line is quite interesting about all the locals including Chief Dufort and Maron who are trying to crack the case. Very engaging mystery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Through Streets Broad And Narrow (Ivy Rose Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Gemma Jackson Page; Review: A story about the extreme poverty in the mid twenties in Dublin. And how Ivy managed to keep going thru it all . Her friend Jem helped all he could with the livery business. All the families pitched in to help each other with what little they had. Jem with having a little girl to support and Ivy taking care of Granny.a real eye opener about life in Dublin in the very poorest neighborhood.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Agatha Christie Book Club; Author: Visit Amazon's C. A. Larmer Page; Review: Alicia and Lynette, sisters decide to start a Agatha Christie Book Club. After the first meeting at a new luxurious home , the new member Barbara Parlour is among the missing.and her husband and teenaged daughter do not seem concerned about it. Alicia contacts the police and the book club all become involved in solving a real mystery. Well written and a enjoyable story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Cottage; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Kietzman Page; Review: A wonderful family story of three sisters, all different in their own ways , and a brother who falls very much in love with a townie .With the story going back and forth to their youth and then to the present time, thirty years later. A wonderful summer time at the beach story and also involving a ver ill mother that hopes to get all the children together before she's gone and it's too late. A delightful read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret: The word of mouth bestseller from the #1 author of The Letter; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Hughes Page; Review: This was a terrific book. So many twists and turns in the stories and surprises galore. And the family was what counted in the end and how all the characters in the story came together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder for Christmas (Mordecai Tremaine Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Francis Duncan Page; Review: A who dun it with several house guests invited for the Annual Christmas Party at the Estate. When someone is murdered, there are many suspects to choose fro, naturally there is a surprise ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Target; Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: it is not his best work, but I did enjoy reading it. It is one you can put down and come back to later; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves Snapshot Krakw, Warsaw & Gdansk; Author: Rick Steves; Review: It was ok; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cold Black Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Reaves Page; Review: not much interest to catch and keep you reading. It took several weeks to read this book. It did not beckon me back very fast to finish it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Make Me: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Awful; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Option to Kill (Nathan McBride); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Peterson Page; Review: Hard to put down; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Guilty (Will Robie series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War Hawk: A Tucker Wayne Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's James Rollins Page; Review: Love the loyalty between the dog and owner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Fear (Hollow City); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Case Page; Review: So far, it has both kept me interested in finishing the book; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Big Fear (Hollow City Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Case Page; Review: So far, it has both kept me interested in finishing the book; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Night (A Gideon and Sirius Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Russell Page; Review: Just not very good; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Short Drop (Gibson Vaughn); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew FitzSimmons Page; Review: Liked the book, kept me reading until the end; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Escape (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (John Puller); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Wonderful, could not put it down, ordered the whole series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Man's Land (John Puller Series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Wish he had a new puller book out every month; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punishment Due (Navy SEAL Grant Stevens) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie Fredric Page; Review: Great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: K-SWISS Men's Grancourt II Tennis Shoe; Brand: K-Swiss; Review: A very good shoe for the price. It is attractive, functional, and very supportive! I have had plantar fascitis in the past and need arch support. This shoe has it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Wishes White Costume Go-Go Boots; Brand: ; Review: My lady says they are stylish for costume and fit perfectly. She wears 7.5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Wishes White Costume Go-Go Boots; Brand: ; Review: My lady says they are stylish for costume and fit perfectly. She wears 7.5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Sonic Attack Tennis Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Not much support and hurt 1.5 hrs. into 2.0 hr. clinic.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Sport Men's Stamina Nuovo Cutback Lace-Up Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This shoe has a very good cushioned sole. I bought them because they are wider than the normal tennis shoe and to try them playing tennis as my feet have taken a beating lately. I found them a little heavier than conventional "tennis" shoes, but I found that wearing them did result in less foot pain afterwards..They are great for everyday wear..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PR Soles Recovery Athletic Recovery Sandals | Men & Women's Sports Glides; Brand: Gone For a Run; Review: They do massage your feet, but if your feet are tender, they are actually uncomfortable..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Men's Go Walk 3 Slip-On Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I love this model and all my Skechers. This is my second pair of this exact shoe, and I have at least 5-6 others. Very comfortable!! .; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Trump impeachment probe over Ukraine hangs over Maine's Susan Collins; Abstract: Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine faces a dilemma with the Trump impeachment question. It looms larger over her reelection campaign in 2020.; Category: news
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: Little Dog Comes Up With Clever Way To Get More Attention; Abstract: Rikki Perez Chewie was rescued after spending the first six years of her life locked in a cage at a puppy mill.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Hawk Can't Understand Why This Little 'Bunny' Isn't Scared Of Him; Abstract: This fearsome bird of prey has clearly never met a bunny nearly as brave as this one.; Category: lifestyle
Title: They Woke Up Like This: Celebs' Best Makeup-Free Selfies; Abstract: See the stars (Kesha! Alicia! Kylie!) -- who have shared selfies sans makeup; Category: entertainment
Title: Anti-Harry and Meghan hysteria driven by tabloid media and palace insiders, source claims; Abstract: A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has hit out at what they called the hysterical reaction to comments Prince Harry made about his brother.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Meghan Markle's Leather Pencil Skirt is a Powerful Statement Piece; Abstract: Meghan Markle stepped out for an important guest panel appearance in a maroon long-sleeved top with an eye-catching red leather pencil skirt.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Whoopi Goldberg Addresses Misconceptions About Meghan McCain and Joy Behar's Relationship on 'The View'; Abstract: Whoopi Goldberg isn't concerned about her fellow 'View' co-hosts Meghan McCain and Joy Behar's sometimes tense relationship.; Category: tv
Title: Jane Fonda Thanks BAFTA for Britannia Award During Arrest; Abstract: Jane Fonda may have just given the greatest acceptance speech of all time. Fonda was set to accept the Stanley Kubrick award for excellence in film during BAFTA LA's annual celebration on Friday night at the Beverly Hilton, but since the actor had been arrested earlier in the day while protesting for climate change awareness; Category: movies
Title: I looked into 'house hacking' to live for free, but there are a few reasons I've decided it's not for me; Abstract: House hacking is where you utilize your primary residence to help you earn income, so you can live for free or drastically reduce expenses.; Category: finance
Title: U.K. Truck Driver Charged With Manslaughter in Deaths of 39; Abstract: A 25-year-old man was charged on Saturday with manslaughter and a trafficking conspiracy in connection with the deaths of 39 people whose bodies were found in a refrigerated truck in southeastern England, the Essex Police said.; Category: news
Title: Sen. Johnson, ally of Trump and Ukraine, surfaces in crucial episodes in the saga; Abstract: In a previously unreported contact, Johnson met in July with a former Ukrainian diplomat who has circulated unproven claims that Ukrainian officials helped Hillary Clinton in 2016.; Category: news
Title: This Wedding Photo of a Canine Best Man Captures Just How Deep a Dog's Love Truly Is; Abstract: When Mark Doublet made his dog, Marley, the best man at his wedding, he took his duties very seriously, and a photo of them together has gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 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: 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: Jane Fonda to spend night in jail after climate protest in DC; Abstract: Actress Jane Fonda is expected to spend Friday night in jail after being arrested for civil disobedience inside a Senate office building, where she participated in what has recently become a weekly climate change protest.Fonda, 81, was among 46 individuals arrested Friday, according to U.S. Capitol Police. She is slated to appear Saturday morning at D.C. Superior Court."We're going to be arrested much more," Fonda told reporters.; Category: movies
Title: Smugglers are sawing through new sections of Trump's border wall; Abstract: Using popular power tools, cutters are defeating the steel bollards, opening gaps large enough for people and drugs to pass through, agents and officials say.; Category: news
Title: Shale gas fracking wasted 'millions of taxpayers' cash', say scientists; Abstract: Scientists say research on carbon capture was always better environmental option; Category: news
Title: Jamie Foxx Sparks Romance Rumors With Dana Caprio After Katie Split; Abstract: Jamie Foxx Sparks Romance Rumors With Dana Caprio After Katie Split; Category: movies
Title: Couple Cancels Wedding, Keeps $30K as "Donation" for Honeymoon Instead; Abstract: In a viral Facebook post, a couple announces they're canceling their wedding, but keeping the $30,000 in gifts for a honeymoon instead.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Caitlyn Jenner Calls Ex Kris Jenner 'an Amazing Mother and Business Woman' in Birthday Tribute; Abstract: Caitlyn Jenner Calls Kris Jenner 'an Amazing Mother' in Birthday Tribute; Category: tv
Title: Dad Goes Viral By Performing His Daughter's Exact Cheer Routine From the Stands; Abstract: Even cheerleaders need fans, and one dad from Yorkville, Virginia, took his support for his daughter to the next level. Rolland "Hekili" Holland, aka "Cheer Dad," high-kicked his way into internet stardom after enthusiastically performing his daughter Mackenzi's cheerleading routine from the stands last Friday during a high school football game. Another parent, Scott Willard,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Donald Trump Jr. reflects on explosive 'View' chat: 'I don't think they like me much anymore'; Abstract: After a heated appearance on "The View" Thursday, Donald Trump Jr. talked about the experience later that day with Sean Hannity on Fox News.; Category: tv
Title: Listen to John Legend and Kelly Clarkson's updated version of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Abstract: The coaches from "The Voice" have covered the holiday classic with new lyrics updated for the #MeToo era.; Category: music
Title: Jimmy Garoppolo addresses Erin Andrews interview by saying he uses 'baby' 500 times a game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: This Is How Long Wine Lasts After You've Opened The Bottle; Abstract: How long does open wine last? Is the rule of thumb different for red and white wines? We have the answers, plus a few tricks to keep your vino tasting fresh after you've popped the cork.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Children of the Corn (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Potion #9 (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimfan (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Porky's (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Banger Sisters (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid Part III / The Next Karate Kid (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fletch (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of the Dead (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Boss's Daughter (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honey (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Plane (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Christmas (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little 2 (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Great Outdoors (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Son of the Mask (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones: Bonus Material (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Soul Food (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Living Dead (1968); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (1976); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Volcanoes of the Deep Sea: IMAX (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Mighty Ducks (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Julian Taylor Women's Sleeveless Floral Printed 2 Piece Dress; Brand: Julian Taylor; Review: This 2 piece dress beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Julian Taylor Women's Sleeveless Floral Print Fit and Flare Dress; Brand: Julian Taylor; Review: This dress is beautiful but fits a little small; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Women's Multi-Row Torsade Fringe White Pearl Bead Chain Bib Necklace; Brand: QIYUN.Z; Review: This is beautiful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Round Pearl Beaded Twist Torsade Multiple Layers Choker Collar Necklace; Brand: QIYUN.Z; Review: This is beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Binmer(TM) Long Knotted Pearl Necklace Women Fashion Sweater Chain Clothing Accessories Jewelry for Girl; Brand: Binmer(TM); Review: I love this one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A2 by Aerosoles Women's NU World Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: This Loafer is very comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New 18K Gold Multi-Layer Chunky Long Seed Bead Beaded Long Necklace Earrings Set; Brand: QIYUN.Z; Review: Beautiful Set; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693; Brand: ; Review: I prefer Playtex bras to all others that I've tried. This particular model is no exception. The padded part of the strap does not hit my shoulder as it does in the photo image. But that's OK. As with all Playtex bras this one could easily shrink a bit. Therefor I wash in cold water on the gentle cycle and hang dry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Smooth Puffed Teardrop Sterling Silver Hook Earrings; Brand: Silver Insanity; Review: These sterling silver puffed heart earrings are top quality. They are light weight and thus do not cause strain on my ear lobes. They are bright and shiny and well constructed. Because they are so light weight I wear stoppers on the wires to protect from loss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693; Brand: ; Review: I prefer Playtex bras to all others that I've tried. This particular model is no exception. The padded part of the strap does not hit my shoulder as it does in the photo image. But that's OK. As with all Playtex bras this one could easily shrink a bit. Therefor I wash in cold water on the gentle cycle and hang dry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladies/Womens Betty Boop Novelty Socks (Pack Of 2); Brand: Betty Boop; Review: Well made. You get 2 pair so you can mix or match them. Will buy more as a gift for my friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's V-Notch Pullover Fleece Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: This is an OK sweatshirt. I Like the color,it's light weight, the lining Is comfy cozy. I'll be using it for lounging as well as sleeping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seiko Men's Two-Tone Stainless Steel Solar Watch; Brand: Seiko; Review: The price was great, the watch looks great and catches plenty of attention as in that is too nice to wear everyday. Very very nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vibram FiveFingers KSO - Men's; Brand: Vibram; Review: I tooka few days to break them in and get used to them, and I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vibram Men's Kso 5f / M1485 Black / Grey / Camo Rubber Trainer 7.5 UK 41 M EU; Brand: Vibram; Review: I tooka few days to break them in and get used to them, and I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OLUKAI MEA Ola Sandal - Men's; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: I tooka few days to break them in and get used to them, and I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OLUKAI MEA Ola Sandal - Men's; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: I tooka few days to break them in and get used to them, and I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OLUKAI MEA Ola Sandal - Men's; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: I tooka few days to break them in and get used to them, and I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Scarlet Letter, The (1926); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Kong (1933); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sullivan's Travels (1941); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Porky's Revenge (1985); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hang 'Em High (1968); Genres: Crime, Drama, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Russia with Love (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diamonds Are Forever (1971); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friendly Persuasion (1956); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie (1982); Genres: Children, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Odd Couple, The (1968); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Christmas (1954); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unsinkable Molly Brown, The (1964); Genres: Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Escape from New York (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Time Machine, The (1960); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The (1975); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Dolittle (1967); Genres: Adventure, Children, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strange Love of Martha Ivers, The (1946); Genres: Drama, Film-Noir; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane II: The Sequel (1982); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, The (1949); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th Part 3: 3D (1982); Genres: Horror; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Battling Butler (1926); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Dog Skip (1999); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sting, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pajama Game, The (1957); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Man Godfrey (1957); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: General, The (1926); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goodbye Girl, The (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Man Godfrey (1936); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Big Man (1970); Genres: Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Favorite Year (1982); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Run (1988); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Muppet Movie, The (1979); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Producers, The (1968); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady and the Tramp (1955); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bug's Life, A (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors, The (1960); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Real Genius (1985); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Going My Way (1944); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Book, The (1967); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Vacation (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modern Times (1936); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Up Baby (1938); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Story, The (1940); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble in Little China (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Great Dictator, The (1940); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Singer, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prizzi's Honor (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bell, Book and Candle (1958); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady Vanishes, The (1938); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perils of Pauline, The (1947); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: King in New York, A (1957); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kelly's Heroes (1970); Genres: Action, Comedy, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American President, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Purple Rose of Cairo, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fletch (1985); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Muppet Caper, The (1981); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Be or Not to Be (1942); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barefoot in the Park (1967); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Return of the Pink Panther, The (1975); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taming of the Shrew, The (1967); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meatballs (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Detail, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brewster's Millions (1985); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man with Two Brains, The (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lady Eve, The (1941); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mom (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Funny Face (1957); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1950); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raven, The (1963); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Born Yesterday (1950); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bachelor Party (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Arthur (1981); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Green); Brand: Fujifilm; Review: just bought this camera and am currently using it on my mexico vacation. the pictures are incredible. the auto setting is working fine. have tried out the low light and landscape mode and they work as advertised. i find getting the latest cameras every 2 years makes a huge difference in the image quality and features. this is a vastly better camera to use than my old sony w 170. the waterproof features a working fine so far. took the camera into the carribean sea for the past 4 days and have no problems so far. the various preprogrammed settings are doing their jobs as advertised. i use it primarily for my memories and pix log for my own use. i do not have a "pro's" perspective on image quality. for my use it has exceeded my expections. the movie mode a working to my satisfaction. i got some great video of the fort lauderdale-miami beach front from the sky from my airplane seat. the zoom function works with video too. that will be a great memory. what . took the camera over feet deep on a sea trek adventure and it did not have any problems. took the camera for a one hour snorkel adventure in my board shorts by mistake and did not have any problems with the camera. hope this is a useful review for the vast majority of the point and shoot crowd, for the rest there is always a slr, will try to post images in different settings when i get home, the hotel wifi does not let me upload pictures; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Stereo System with iPod Dock, Wireless Audio with Airplay, Wall-Mountable (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Panasonic; Review: i will not go into the various aspects of this system as they have been covered by others. my quest right now is to stream audio wirelessly to this airplay speaker unit using my windows 7 laptop. after researching a lot i downloaded the free windows airfoil app from rogue ameoba's site*( have bought the key to the product now). the airplay speakers immediately showed up on the airfoil player. i chose the chrome browser as my source and the panasonic unit as the output, it required me to reopen the chrome browser and then connect to pandora radio site, as soon as the pandora site started streaming it was broadcast on the panasonic speakers hassle free. remember the computer (pc or mac) has to be on the same wireless network as the panasonic and you are good to go in minutes, i do not see any reason why i will not be able to add additonal airplay units to this setup in the near future. This has given me the ability to stream from my pc(which is always on) to the airplay speakers without going through the expensive airport express/ apple tv route or the sonos system. BTW if your budget allows, it i will surely go via the sonos bridge/speaker route- that is the most elegant airplay system on the planet right now. I just saw an ad for pioneer airplay speakers in this sunday's BB flyer so my quest continues...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C2G/Cables to Go 27016 Toslink to Mini Toslink Cable (2 Meter/6.6 Feet); Brand: C2G; Review: used this to connect an older airport express to my onkyo 807. can now stream music from my laptop to the HT system via airplay effortlessly, using airfoil for pc for streaming purposes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SeoJack Portable Mini Smartphone Projector,The Best and Unique Movie Video Projector in The Market; Brand: Seojack; Review: bought this to power a couple of klipsh bookshelf speakers for my teenagers room. he loves it. does it job , cannot and should not compare to the bigger systems. can really fill the small space with loud sound, the kids room is about 13x12; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012; Brand: Sony; Review: I have had this for a month now, love the video feature, also tried a few of the preset features in picture mode , love the results and as always pictures in bright areas are excellent. can actually use the long zoom with the built in stabilizer in hand held mode. does a lot of corrections to make up for hand shake and bad lighting. fast zoom, excellent point and shoot if u do not care for the smallest form factor, battery life is decent, needs an after market external battery charger cause the included charger requires in camera charging .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable (Mini DP to DP) in White 6 Feet - Thunderbolt; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: use it to connect a mac mini bought in 2014 to an lg 4k monitor with a display port, works as advertised, eazy straightforward hook up, for sound i hooked up a separate set of speakers utilizing the speaker output on the mac mini; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics 55UB9500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D LED TV (2014 Model); Brand: LG; Review: I saw this model & the 9200 at my local BB, not much difference in picture quality, especially for the casual viewer in me, I think it's a better option to buy the cheaper model and then hook up a mac mini or a pc with an appropriate graphics card making it much more versatile than buying an unit with proprietary technology & being locked with it for the next few years; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VIZIO P702ui-B3 70-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED HDTV (2014 Model); Brand: VIZIO; Review: These are screen shots of YouTube 4k video I took on the 65 inch with a iPhone 6, sitting about 8' away i bought the 65 inch model on sale during thanksgiving a bb. imho go for the bigger 70 inch screen if your situation permits it. i will be watching this unit from a distance of about 6 to 10 feet depending on where i sit in the viewing room. i am a casual viewer so this tv serves the purpose watching my interests namely nature and human interest stories, cooking channel, travel channel and a little bit of sports. i do not miss any of the fancy features touted by the higher specked models. i have no need for gaming considerations but i might still hook up a x-box 1 to it to take advantage of the fios app available on it, i have right now used the tv as it was set by the factory, will update my review when i do some settings described by other in their reviews elsewhere. the 4K content of the you tube app is amazing. i have it hardwired to the router so do not have any informed opinion about the wifi features .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pronto OV500201/01BRPS and Peel App, Smart Universal Remote Control, Compatible with iOS and select Android devices; Brand: Pronto; Review: it is a basic remote. the app is very spartan . it is not like harmony devices where you can set up an activity and one click will turn on everything . here you have to toggle thru individual devices to turn on , very much like sitting with 3 remotes and using them like in the good old days. i got it on sale for 20 bucks so will not go through the effort of taking it back to the blue and yellow retailer . it does not unify all the tasks like most modern multi function remotes do. the iphone app is more of a tv guide like the fios app. nothing innovative in the app . save your money here and keep on looking. the logitech harmony stuff is way better imo.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Smith & Wesson 6.1in Aircraft Aluminum Refillable Tactical Pull Cap Pen for Outdoor Survival Camping and Everyday Carry; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Review: This pen is perfect in the casual point of view. It's heavy, but well balanced, and tough so it feels good and solid in the hand. It writes well, (like a basic pen) but when it runs out I'll replace it with better ink. However it does write consistently on all forms of paper, loose leaf, deposit slips, receipts, newspaper, etc. Everyone is a little jealous when they see you writing with this huge pen. From a tactical point of view though it's a little different. It's a heavy addition to your load-out, but you have to take into consideration that it's both a writing utensil and a non-lethal defensive option. It would definitely serve that purpose very well. If you're carrying a pen and a cold steel koga, this will take the place of both. So with the weight comes a little more versatility. I was worried about the snap on cap failing in a tactical role, and I considered the threaded cap version, but now that i have this and I see how strong the snap on cap is I'm confident it is strong enough. I think it's a great addition whether it's used for EDC carry, or tactical use. I give it five stars. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caldwell E-Max Electronic 25 NRR Hearing Protection with Sound Amplification and Adjustable Earmuffs for Shooting, Hunting and Range, Green; Brand: Caldwell; Review: These are a necessity if you spend any time on the range. Easy to hear the instructors and great sound dampening during drills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meyerco MANKDE Neck Knife; Brand: Meyerco; Review: I wear this under my uniform and it works great, I completely forget about it during the day since it's so light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kershaw Chill (3410), Folding Everyday Carry Pocket Knife with 3.1; Brand: Kershaw; Review: Great lightweight, easy to sharpen, small EDC knife.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X New Black Concealed Belly Band Holster Medium Size for Waist 30" to 38"; Brand: Taigear; Review: This holster will not work out of box as a backup gun for a police officer. I tried wearing it over my vest, and it soon began sliding down and becoming a hassle. After adjusting it multiple times to get it to work, I gave up and decided to take it off. I noticed that after having it slide down and needing to adjust it through my shirt, the gun had begun to slide up out of the holster to the point where the entire trigger guard was out which is an obvious safety issue. I'm going to try putting some velcro on the inside so it sticks in place on my vest, and I'll put a retention strap over the holster itself to hold the gun in place. But honestly you shouldn't have to modify something out of box. Overall I wouldn't suggest it to anyone who intends to wear it during a day of real work. Maybe it'd work for very light use.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: ThistleDown House; City: North Vancouver British Columbia; Review: We stayed for several nights in this beautiful B&B in North Vancouver. Thistle Down House is a characteristic charming house with very nice rooms and most kind hosts. Nice garden. We stayed in "Under the apple tree" a spacious room with private terrace, nice excellent quality furnishings, good bathroom, little comfortable sitting area. Excellent high standard breakfasts. Although the house is on a road we did not hear the traffic. The area in which the house lies it full of trees and the nature around it is beautiful. With public transport is it easy to reach the centre of Vancouver.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carmen Del Cobertizo; City: Granada Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: We stayed 6 nights in this lovely Carmen. The building is in a small street in the old part of the town (Albayzin). In its centre is a beautiful covered courtyard where you can sit and have breakfast. It is full of atmosphere and nicely furnished. We felt very much at home there and enjoyed the kind staff very much. . The garden is small and nice. There is a tiny pool in it. This Carmen is a very nice place to stay for visiting Granada: nearly all important sightseeing places are close by. The suite (we got an ungrade) and terrace with view towards the Alhambra is beautiful and generally quiet. We would have liked to have a televisionset there for the news and a portfolio with information on sights and practical local items including restaurants and information on busses, taxi's a.s.o. Some of the rooms are pretty small and do not have as much daylight as the Alhambra suite. The bathroom can be improved with better lights, bathfoam, more floormats a.s.o. The staff is very helpful and kind. Not all of them speak English. Breakfast is excellent. We had dinner one evening there and that was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Kniza; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We, a Dutch elderly couple, stayed for three nights in this absolutely beautiful riad. After being collected at the airport, the welcome in the Riad was warm and the service excellent. The decoration was very authetic and very well cared for. The roof terrass was an incredible place to take the meals, which were lovely. The staff was excellent. The guide, the driver and the masseuse were all very much up to their tasks. Our room was a little bit dark but very nice. Rose pedals on the bed and in the bathroom, a basket of fruits a.s.o.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Les Jardins de Skoura; City: Skoura M Daz Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: A very nice quiet spot in de palmeraie, an authentic nicely restored house with a pleasant garden, good meal in the indoors restaurant and a friendly staff. The welcome was not quite adequate as we could not use a telephone nor sent an email altough the staff was friendly and gave us a nice tour of the house and premises.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Warner Hall; City: Gloucester Courthouse Gloucester Virginia; Review: This is definitely a place to stay when you want something really luxurious on a small personal scale in a beautiful surroundings with Williamsburg and other historical sites closely. We were in the Washington Suite for 2 nights and enjoyed being there very much. The only disadvantage is that there is no inhouse restaurant although you can order a basket with nice food and some nights you can actually have dinner there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B Chez Bibiane Rene; City: Chardonne Canton of Vaud; Review: We have stayed here for two nights in july 2013. The room was - although small - pleasant and nicely furnished. Nice Fabrics, good bed. Small but adequate shower room. All was very well taken care off. The kindest and most helpful hosts you can imagine. Beautiful view.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Belle Saison; City: Morges Canton of Vaud; Review: We booked a room in this B&B which was an oase of peace. The house, an old beautiful renovated farm had a very very tasteful interior with beautiful fabrics and furnishings. A big room "hiver" with a most beautiful bathroom made our stay unforgettable. A large garden with many places with easy chairs and a beautiful exterior made the picture complete. We were very kindly looked after and the Breakfast buffet was very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Cyborg; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Caidin Page; Review: This book was the idea behind the TV series. Only the book was alot more serious then the TV series, which by the end of it's run turned very campy. The book on the other hand plays Steve majors off as a James Bond type of spy with a few extra tricks. It was a good read. Also it was interesting to see what they thought we might be able to do with robotic body parts and how not so far we have come. Kinda makes you wonder if James Cameron didn't get inspiredfrom this book or the TV series to write his Terminator movie. This book is simaler to another book the Author wrote called Man-fac. Though in Man-fac, the person wears a robot suite that looks very much like a human. Who knows maybe in a hundred years we'll be talking about this book and how he predicted a few things like Mary Shelly did in Frankenstein [transplants].; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whip; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Caidin Page; Review: I read this book back in the 70's. I recently brought a used copy of it. The second time around, the book was a tad of a let down. But still the action sequences were good. I don't know if Whip is a real person or not, but the modifications done to the bomber had been done. IE removing the glass observation dome and replacing it with a nest of machine guns/cannons. If you like aircrfta war stories, then you might like this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armor; Author: Visit Amazon's John Steakley Page; Review: I have read various military Sci-Fi books. David Drakes Hamme's Slammers, John Ringo/David Weber, and of course Star Ship Troopers. Armour isn't like the above books. At first it hits you like it is like the books above, but then the author changes the focus of the story half way through the book. I had to pause and refocus my thought process, as the main hero, is no longer the focus. It was interesting that the publisher allowed this pace change, as something like this can derail a story, and this does. Needless to say, I stuck with it, and after all the times I have reread the story, I still have a few unanswered questions: Who is Felix, and where did he come from, and did he survive? I think those 3 questions are what keeps be rereading this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spur - Loki's Rock; Author: Mark Ellis; Review: As a jaded fan of Deathlands and Outlanders, I was looking for something to possibly replace them. As Mark Ellis is the creator of those series, I figured The Spur: Loki's Rock might fit the bill. And it does.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heroes Road: I (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Rogers Page; Review: I am really enjoying this book I found it hard to put down, the story just pulled me in and carried me along for the ride. If you enjoy fantasy adventure stories, this is a book to grab. The pacing is great, plenty of action, awkward romance, humor, and powerful magic users. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book. This one was a home run.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spur - Helldorado (Volume 2); Author: Mark Ellis; Review: I found this book to be a great action adventure story. Loki is shaping up to be an interesting planet, and team Crockett are the tour guides. Mark Ellis delivers in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Another great Jack Reacher book by Lee Child. About the only issue I had with it is that it wouldn't let me put it down after I started reading it. Then after I read it in 2 days, I am now depressed by the fact I have to wait until the next Reacher book hits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Cookbook: 300 Delicious Paleo Diet Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Rockridge Press Page; Review: I've been using this book for a couple of weeks. Great recipes, though some seem to have either to much or to little of an ingredient. But other than that, the food is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Worlds (Gollancz Science Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Haldeman Page; Review: This triolgy wasn't what I expected. It's sci-fi, but not what I typically read. That said, I read the entire work. I reminds me of a few old school sci-fi books I read years ago. The speculation of space travel and what we might find.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hell Divers (Hell Divers Series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sansbury Smith Page; Review: Looking forward to the next one. I am a fan of The Deathlands and Outlanders, and found this to be a good replacement for those books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Protector (A Sydney Valentine Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Danielle Lenee Davis; Review: Pretty decent read. The story flows along and the plot developed nicely. The characters are good as well. A good story to pass time with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indefensible; Author: Thomas Banks; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I like how the author manages to use a popular hobby [drones], and turns it into the stuff of nightmares. Because it's pretty much plausible that it could happen. Look at how many of our daily tasks have been replaced by automation. All because we want ease and comfort and freedom to do other things. For example why remember a phone number or two? When you can store hundreds of numbers on your phone. Then all you have to do is say "Phone, call Bob stinky", and the phone will dail Bob for you. Need to go to pizza joint in a new town "Phone, nearest pizza joint", and the phone pulls up a map and guides you there. So if you like techonolgy based thrillers, you should enjoy this book as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard Luck Hank: Screw the Galaxy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Campbell Page; Review: I'm just now getting around to reading this book. Its a fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I, Lucifer; Author: Visit Amazon's Glen Duncan Page; Review: Not as good as his werewolf trilogy, but still an interesting read. If you like the anime, The Devil is a part timer, you might like this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Ice Cream: 75 Recipes for Rich and Creamy Homemade Scoops and Treats; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Hirshberg Page; Review: I liked experimenting with a few of the recipes in the book. The results of the experiment were a little disappointing. The main one being the ice cream was solid like a rock after freezing. But the book is a decent source of ideas and suggestions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ben Hirshberg: Paleo Ice Cream : 75 Recipes for Rich and Creamy Homemade Scoops and Treats (Paperback); 2014 Edition; Author: ; Review: I liked experimenting with a few of the recipes in the book. The results of the experiment were a little disappointing. The main one being the ice cream was solid like a rock after freezing. But the book is a decent source of ideas and suggestions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadtown and Other Tales of Horror Set in the Old West; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Hose Page; Review: This book contains several short stories with a western theme. It was an interesting read, and if you like westerns with a twist, you should give this book a shot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy! Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Grant Morrison Page; Review: Delivered on time and in excellent condition. The artwork was good, the story was interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hell Divers II: Ghosts (Hell Divers Series, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sansbury Smith Page; Review: If you like stories about survival, you might enjoy this series. The second book is as good as the first one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Exodus: A Post Apocalyptic Journey (Catalyst); Author: Visit Amazon's J K Franks Page; Review: Interesting idea of how a possible collapse of modern civilization might occur. If you liked the book Alas Babylon, then you might enjoy this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Necropolis Rising; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Jeffery Page; Review: Nice sub plots along with the main plot drive this story along at a fast pace. Enjoyed reading this book, thank you for writing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEAL Team 13; Author: Visit Amazon's Evan Currie Page; Review: If you enjoy blended stories involving the supernatural and modern day people, you might enjoy this book. It has SEALs, real bad asses going up against one of the Supernatural bad asses. I was pulled into the story, and taken for a fast paced ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Exclusive Playskool Electronic Activity Table; Brand: Playskool; Review: very nice, pocket great, band to hold it together. Everything I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Makita 5007FK 15 amp 7-1/4-inch Circular Saw with LED Light; Brand: Makita; Review: very nice, pocket great, band to hold it together. Everything I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milk-Bone Healthy Favorites Chewy Dog Treats With Real Beef, 5-Ounce (Pack Of 5); Brand: Milk-Bone; Review: very nice, pocket great, band to hold it together. Everything I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avalanche January to December, 11.75 x 13.25 Inches, Perfect Timing Reflections 2015 Note Nook by Tim Coffey (7007168); Brand: Avalanche; Review: very nice, pocket great, band to hold it together. Everything I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orange Circle Studio 17-Month 2017 Just Right Monthly Planner, Silver Foil Bluette (33009); Brand: Orange Circle Studio; Review: very nice, pocket great, band to hold it together. Everything I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Heavy Duty Muslin Clamps 4 1/2 inch 6 Pack; Brand: Cheaplights; Review: I highly recommend this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Excelvan Photography Lighting Kit 10x6.5FT 1250W Daylight Umbrella and Backdrop Support Stand and 3 Background 9x6FT, White Black Green; Brand: Excelvan; Review: Good lighting kit for the money. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something like this for a reasonable price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Height-Adjustable, Rotating Tablet Floor Stand with Flexible Gooseneck, Attachable Wheels for 7-13’’ Tablets/12.9-inch iPad Pro (2018), 11-inch iPad Pro; Brand: CTA Digital; Review: This works really well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TIANLI iPad Mini Case,iPad Mini 2 Case,iPad Mini 3 Case Kids Soft Rubber; Brand: TIANLI; Review: I love this! It is a very sturdy case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AILUN Screen Protector,[3-Pack],Compatible with Apple iPad Mini 1/2/3,High Definition,Anti Scratches,PET Film Made in Japan,Case Friendly-Siania Retail Package; Brand: AILUN; Review: This did not help protect my Ipad from getting cracked. It seemed to be sturdy but I was wrong about it protecting my goods.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dogs Who Serve: Incredible Stories of Our Canine Military Heroes; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Rogak Page; Review: Nice book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration; Author: Visit Amazon's Mario Buatta Page; Review: His designs are classic, and this book proves it. Hours of enjoyment so far, and I Anticipate many more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norse Mythology CD; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: This guy is often magic. Many years ago (Forties) there was a series of fantasy stories about travel to alternate fictional worlds, collected and published in book form as "The Incomplete Enchanter". One story was set in the world of Norse Myth. And here are now the actual myths used in the plot, giving added insight into the early story and its links to the Norse pantheon. Magnificent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clean Sweep (The Innkeeper Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilona Andrews Page; Review: Unique concept with engaging characters and absorbing action. Hopefully, first of a long series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweep In Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilona Andrews Page; Review: Series just keeps getting better. This is #2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilona Andrews Page; Review: Third of a fantastic series. Hope there will be a volume 4; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imprudence (The Custard Protocol); Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Carriger Page; Review: Not Carriger's best, but still fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poison or Protect: A Delightfully Deadly Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Carriger Page; Review: Absorbing and fun short tale about a character in another series of books (Finishing School). Romance, action, clash of personalities, insights to the characters, and a satisfying conclusion. Great stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Place at the Table: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Rebecca White Page; Review: Awesome book and I couldn't put it down. Full of family and connections, mouthwatering southern dishes, lots of conversation starters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fantastic Flying Books of MR Morris Lessmore. W.E. Joyce; Author: Visit Amazon's William Joyce Page; Review: awesome book for all ages; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shepherd's Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape; Author: Visit Amazon's James Rebanks Page; Review: Most awesome account of a shepherds love and care for sheep, tradition, family, and the earth. Beautifully written, poetically poignant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Start with Why; Author: Sinek; Review: Awesome and so basic!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miller's Valley: A Novel (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Quindlen Page; Review: Totally engaging story.....just loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Breath Becomes Air; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Kalanithi Page; Review: Captivating and I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friedman's Fables; Author: Visit Amazon's Edwin H. Friedman Page; Review: Just excellent!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: WTF are these made of? some sort of fire ant and molten lava blend? uncomfortable as hell, weird fit in the crotch, dreadful and ugly. I would send them back but frankly I can't be bothered at this point. will never ever buy these again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Relaxed Fit Cotton Flat Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: WTF are these made of? some sort of fire ant and molten lava blend? uncomfortable as hell, weird fit in the crotch, dreadful and ugly. I would send them back but frankly I can't be bothered at this point. will never ever buy these again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cole Haan Men's LunarGrand Double Oxford Shoe; Brand: ; Review: they look great. getting them on is a careful and angry ballet performed in much discomfort and with profuse dialogue that would make even the saltiest sailor blush. get at least one size larger than you expect to need; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Men's New Light Weight Go Easy Walking Casual Athletic Comfortable Running Shoes Sneakers; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: I ADORE these shoes, so comfortable and a GREAT Price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Authentics Men's Premium Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Cargo Pant; Brand: ; Review: I love these pants, I traveled to England on the plane in them, very comfy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pro Club Men's Cotton Twill Cargo Shorts with Belt - Regular and Big & Tall Sizes; Brand: Pro Club; Review: good quality item, I really like it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawkwell Boys Girls Running Shoes Mesh Athletic Lightweight Easy Walking Sneakers(Toddler/Little Kid/Bid Kid); Brand: Hawkwell; Review: Daughter loves them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Men's 6 Pack Competition Arch Support and Smooth Toe Seam Low Cut Socks; Brand: Saucony; Review: as expected, cheap and fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens Stainless Steel in IP Black and Rose Gold Window Steel Polished Cable Ring; Brand: INOX; Review: ring is HUGE! and awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel La Paz Gardens; City: Vasco da Gama South Goa District Goa; Review: Was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness, amenities and space in the room. The exterior is misleading and does not reflect the good and clean rooms inside. The ac was excellent, receptionist efficient and proactive. We were put up there by Air India as our flight was rescheduled to next morning. The staff went out of their way to assist in getting us to our rooms promptly late in the night and also back to the airport early next morning. It's a very basic hotel but offers good value to the room rates. Did not get a chance to sample the three restaurants in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn I 75 Lexington Hamburg Area; City: Lexington Kentucky; Review: I stayed here while attending a training course conducted in the same hotel and i am glad i chose to stay at Hampton Inn. The room was large and clean, the breakfast was excellent, and best of all the cookies every evening at 5 PM sharp. The exercise room is basic but great and the swimming pool nice. I really enjoyed my stay at Hampton Inn this March. Prior to arrival the lady at the front office, was very helpful in promptly responding to my e-mail inquiries, including suggesting tours around town, finding the best music shop, and churches in the vicinity. That really helped. Would definitely stay tat Hampton inn on my next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exe Sevilla Macerena; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: I arrived for business and stayed on for a couple of days to visit Cordoba and Granada. The hotel is neat and clean, has a small bar and restaurant on the ground floor and has a taxi stand just outside the front door. Its not exactly walking distance to downtown, but we did walk to town and got there in about 20 minutes. The tour operators did not speak English, so i found it difficult making a booking, but the front office personnel were very helpful and called for me and did the bookings. Hotel offers free internet and the speed was reasonable. I asked for the iron to be sent up to my room, and that was sent promptly. The room service is also prompt. Basic rooms offer toiletries, a safe and a bath tub with shower. Breakfast is from 7AM till 10AM and is a decent spread. I wish it started at 6 instead, as there are some tours that pick up v early and that was an disadvantage. The AC was not effective and barely cooled the room. This was April, so be ware if you are arriving in June-Aug.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panorama Hotel; City: Lourdes Hautes Pyrenees Occitanie; Review: We stayed a night with our two children (below 10) mainly for a pilgrimage to the Sactuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. The staff arranged for a courteous driver to pick us up at Tabres airport and the recptionist was freindly and helpful.The room was large and had a seperate toilet and bath + shower area. The amenities were ample for a hotel of its nature. Wifi afforded good speed and was free. The location is a two minutes walk to the side entrance of the Sactuary and very very convenient. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel had very happy and cheerful waiters who treated real great. Has a luggage room, incase you wish to depart later after attending more servises in the morning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Beijing; City: Beijing; Review: Use the airport pick and get picked at airport aerobridge and checked in directly to your room (no need to wait at hotel check in desk). Similar good service at drop off. The Executive lounge has generous hours and offers excellent choice of snacks and drinks. Hotel well located around 15 minutes walk from Tianenman sqaure/Forbidden city and very close to number of malls. Freindly and helpful staff who all speak good english. Good memories of Beijing thanks to Grand Hyatt and in particular diue to Jake (from guest relations) and the concierge desk personnel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dubai International Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Impressed with the "meet and assist" service right at the disembarkation gate of our flight into Dubai. Saves a lot of precious time finding the hotel. The front desk ensures they check you in swiftly, so that u can have your max rest. The room is clean and spacious and amenities just right for a stop over. easy access to all restaurants and shopping on one level below. Definatekly will use this again...highly recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: We received courteous and excellent service throughout our 6 nights stay. The rooms and quite spacious, but choose a room facing the sea. The roof top pool and gym offer great view (of the Copacabana beach and Christ the redeemer). staff is pleasant polite, professional and very helpful we looked forward to meeting our server Mr, Iccaro, at each breakfast. He went the extra miles to make us feel at home, suggested local dishes (would never have tried tapioca roll if not for him). He even suggested places of tourist interests and local fare. His interaction was both professional and prompt. He took extra care of us, which is why I would come back here anytime again. Also Mr. Ribeiro was helpful and spoke good English and friendly. The hotel could provide better sports facilities at the beach (like paddle tennis, beach volleyball etc) as well as provide entertainment for the kids.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Hotel Lima; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: The service was excellent n the views out of the window were breathtaking. Breakfast was lavish and the rooms large and airy. There is a modern huge shopping mall opposite the hotel with some great restaurants offering great Peruvian food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redmangrove; City: Puerto Villamil Isabela Galapagos Islands; Review: Spacious rooms, home cooked plated dinner (good soup), The staff are really friendly, helpful and courteous. The wifi is of very decent speed (although its available only in the restaurant area), I did not expect that speed, so was v happy to post pics. The Hotel is basic and breakfast is very simple. Restaurant offers no snacks/items to purchase.. Your tour package will be pricey, which leads you to expect 5+ star comforts, but set your expectations very low as this is a very rustic/untouched island. Ask your guide to take you to the place to see Flamingos and other exotic birds. The hike to the Volcan Sierre Negra is great (did not go to the Volcan Chico). the lunch at the ranch homely. There is a Catholic church at the market place, whichn also has a nice minimarket. Red Mangrove organises the tours well and even packs snacks for the short outings. The snorkelling was again disappointing with no fish to see, though the boat offered wet suits (as water was cold).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa de Aida; City: Calca Cusco Region; Review: Right from receiving you at the gate, to when we departed reluctantly, Aida and Kinkulla were the ideal host who magnified the Peruvian hospitality. They welcomed us and chatted freely, then served us a starter, soup, main dish, dessert and coffee,, Delicious......later we walked through their garden to admire their home grown vegetables and fruits. we left reluctantly, after visiting Kinkulla's artistic "abode". We recommend this to anyone who wants to meet the locals and experience the local hospitality( and enjoy a suptuos delicious meal).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Decent breakfast, mainly Mexican with continental flair, good selection of cheese, bread n fresh fruits. Two personnel that treated us exceptionally well n professionally were Yairo on first few days n then Tere, who made us feel at home n personalized our service. Ask for them when u visit this restaurant, which is one of three restaurants in the property. The other two are the Sushi bar and the Grill. The Property is grand n right on the beach as well as alongside 5th avenue which has all the buzz.(restaurants, shopping, tour operators). Lizbeth, front office manager, flattered us with her tact n good nature while accommodating our many requests, as did Luis at the executive lounge each evening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas Lake Buena Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Close to airport n Disney parks, vast property with swimming pools, tennis courts, mini-market, decent restaurant n Pizza delivery. The two bedroom apartment was large n very well provided with all amenities for a long stay (Pots, pans, crockery, microwave, fridge, washing n drying unit). Daily cleaning is included and can be traded off for free buffet breakfast for two each day instead. Starbucks on property, tickets for major attractions sold on property. Best to have your own vehicle as Internal free bus transportation can take time. And parking is amole n free. Loved the place n definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Journee Collection; Review: these boots were for my daughter. She loved them! said they were very comfortable. I will be gettign a pair for myself :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Northside Icicle Snow Boot; Brand: ; Review: Got these for my grandson. They were perfect. Although as many moms know, he outgrew them way too early.. Shame they were very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tapp Collections™ Premium Pashmina Shawl Wrap Scarf; Brand: Tapp Collections; Review: I am very pleased with the color the texture and everything about it. Its cute and works well with everything I wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TMS Black Leather 20 Grid Jewelry Watch Display Organizer Gloss Top Box Case Large; Brand: TMS; Review: bought this for my watch collection.. I like accessorize my watches with my outfits...lol it hold a lot of watches. It looks sleek on my dresser... I do however wish that the bottom drawer had a better handle. I may have to play with it a bit to see if I can change it. Its hard to open, I find myself having to insert something in to assist me in pulling..... had it had a handle I would have given it a 5 star; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forum Novelties Little Bride Wedding Belle Child Costume Dress and Veil, Large; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: my grand daughter loves playing dressup. this is her favorite dress to marry daddy in...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Del Rossa Mens Cotton Robe, Sweatshirt Style Hooded Bathrobe; Brand: ; Review: My husband loves this robe. He saids its comfortable and warm. He wears it after his shower and over his jammies when he's watching tv.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Long Sleeve Asymmetrical Hem Trapeze Tunic Top - Made in USA; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: Love this tunic. It feels so soft and so comfortable. Love the way it just draws and doesnt cling its my go to tunic; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Grafix Clear Inkjet Film, 8-1/2-Inch by 11-Inch, 50-Pack; Brand: Grafix; Review: good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speedball 4513 Hinge Clamp Pair for Screen Printing; Brand: Speedball; Review: what was needed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speedball Fabric Screenprinting Ink Starter Set; Brand: Speedball; Review: great ink; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speedball 8-Inch-by-10-Inch Screen Printing Frame; Brand: Speedball; Review: works great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grafix Clear Inkjet Film, 8-1/2-Inch by 11-Inch, 50-Pack; Brand: Grafix; Review: good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Millstone Country Inn; City: Hathersage Hope Valley Peak District National Park England; Review: We have visited this hotel on numerous ocassions and always enjoyed our stay. However this was our first visit under the new ownership and it is evident that they are trying to update the hotel which is desperately in need of this. Main criticism is that the menu has become very restrictive, however we did enjoy the Italian night that has taken on a different format, but none the less very enjoyable. Breakfast very good, especially the service from a very cheery Linda as ever. Look forward to returning and seeing further changes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Mount Hotel; City: Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Have just returned from our fourth trip to Mary Mount and cannot wait to return. The location is very good and the views from the restaurant are beautiful. We stayed with our dog and opted for a room in the bungalow which is exceedingly clean and comfortable, if you wish to take your dog with you when you eat they are more than happy to set a table up for you in the lounge or take your meal in the bar, alternatively there are no restrictions in leaving your dog in the room. Food is excellent and plenty of it !! Staff are great, nothing is ever too much trouble. Great location to use as a base for the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aubrey Park Hotel; City: Redbourn Hertfordshire England; Review: Went for festive afternoon tea and considered it to be good value and worth the visit. A glass of prosecco on arrival followed by a good selection of sandwiches, pastries and scones all of which were very enjoyable. Service was good and we were asked on several ocassions if we required more tea etc.... My only negative comment is that in total there were about ten people taking afternoon tea in the restaurant which was far too large and therefore lacked atmosphere, with so few people surely they could find a smaller room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Blyth A1 M Hotel; City: Blyth Worksop Nottinghamshire England; Review: Used this Travelodge as an overnight stop in order to break a long journey. Booking in was very easy and the chap on reception very helpful. Room was large clean and basic with no frills etc.... which was exactly what we expected. As we were staying with our dog we were given a ground floor room with easy access for him to be taken out. Initially we were concerned that we might have been kept awake by the motorway noise, but this certainly was not the case, however this could be a problem in warmer weather. Will definetly stop here again. Easy to get a breakfast from main service area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fox Inn; City: Dorchester Dorset England; Review: Pleasant hotel in a nice quiet location, I understand this hotel has recently been refurbished so therefore everything is nice and new. Although staff were very friendly they are desperately in need of some guidance and training , everything is in place here but it just needs coming together. Housekeeping in general could be improved, during our stay the bin in the room was not emptied and bathroom towels not attended to. Breakfast was very good once your order was taken, but I do object to being served by a staff member wearing very short shorts and skimpy top that left nothing to the imagination !!! Very pleasant garden and extremely dog friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Craven Arms; City: Giggleswick Settle Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire Engla; Review: Came across this pub whilst staying in the area. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Ate here on two evenings and the food was excellent, good choice and exceedingly well presented, prices were upper end to mid range but we'll worth it. Would consider staying here when next visiting the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Carhartt Men's Sherpa Lined Denim Jean Jacket; Brand: ; Review: wear very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slim Compact Leather Key Holder Wallet Pouch Gifts Him Her Men Women; Brand: Rustic Town; Review: verygood; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiwi Parade Gloss Shoe Polish - Black - 2.5 oz. - Large; Brand: Kiwi Care; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold Toe Men's Mild Compression Argyle Otc 1 Pack; Brand: ; Review: socks are to short; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Men's Chromatic Comp Toe Work Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Wear well but a little heavy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Men's Shift Comp Toe Work Shoe; Brand: ; Review: It,s a heavy shoe but they are good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timex Expedition Rugged Metal Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: Love the watch / wrong color strap.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Shoe Polish Black (50ml); Brand: Kiwi; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiwi Parade Gloss Prestige Black; Brand: Kiwi; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marathon Rubber Watch Strap with Non-Magnetic 316L Buckle and 2 Swiss Made Stainless Steel Shoulder-Less Spring Bars; Brand: Marathon; Review: Wear and feel good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Cherry Tree Inn Suites; City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County Michigan; Review: Just returned from TC. They must have turned the pool temp up since the previous reviewer, because it was decent (still a bit chilly though). Nice room with good view of the bay. Very friendly staff and nice location -- a little off to the side of the main TC traffic. Breakfast was ok but nothing special -- for a hotel with it's reputation and style I expected a bit more quality. Their fitness room was a bit lame -- treadmill and an elliptical. Overall quite satisfied.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Detroit Roseville; City: Clinton Township Michigan; Review: The property itself is OK for a Hampton Inn, but the service needs a lot of work. When we arrived, we weren't allowed to get into a room until 1.5 hours after the advertised 3pm check-in time because the maid hadn't cleaned yet, and the front desk clerk didn't even offer an apology for the inconvenience. The breakfast was well below average for this chain, and the woman working in the breakfast room was extremely rude and unprofessional to us and other customers. Oh, and the place tends to get lots of noisy kids sports teams on weekends. Find somewhere else to go.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saravilla Bed and Breakfast; City: Alma Gratiot County Michigan; Review: Fantastic old building with such great potential. Shame that the Gerry and Ronaldo are not doing more with the place. The rooms are large and tastefully decorated, but not particularly well maintained/cleaned -- ours had cobwebs hanging from the canopy of the bed, and large gaps surrounding the window a/c, letting the cold air out and the hot air in. Breakfast was ok, nothing special. Innkeepers were polite but didn't make much effort to interact with guests. Very convenient to main street in Alma -- pleasant 5 minute walk.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Harrington Inn; City: Fremont Newaygo County Michigan; Review: This was our second time staying at the Harrington, and again it did not disappoint. Clean, modern, well-maintained facilities; heated pool; good breakfast (Jimmy Dean breakfast muffins, bagels, toast, fruit, yogurt, pastries, etc); excellent, attentive staff; and the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on. Coffee, tea, juices are available around the clock, and delicious fresh cookies are at the front desk every afternoon. the desk staff even make popcorn for you in the evening on request! The house keeping staff do a great job -- our rooms were spotless on arrival and on our subsequent days, and the desk staff were friendly, polite, and were always sure to ask how everything was going whenever we passed them. I wish we could give more than 5 stars! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AXSUR Design Hotel; City: Montevideo Montevideo Department; Review: Beautiful, well-maintained hotel in old town. Very nice, large room with King size bed. Included sitting area, mini fridge, TV, a/c, good size bathroom with tub and shower. Wifi worked well through-out the hotel. As others have noted, the breakfast (included for us) is excellent. Great coffee, juice, fruit, meats and cheeses, pastries, bread, 2 choices of quiche, and other sweet fruit pies, yogurt, etc. You can also request that they cook you an omelet. The staff were very helpful (calling taxis, telling us about the best beaches etc.) The maid staff were great too (gave us extra towels to use on the beach). Given the mixed reviews over time of the old city, I explicitly asked the front desk person if it was safe to walk around the immediate area at night. They said it was not a problem to be out in the evening due to the big improvements in security that the city has made in recent years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L N Bed and Breakfast; City: Henderson Kentucky; Review: Our family stayed here two nights before seeing the solar eclipse. We booked the Atkinson Park for the two kids, and the Sunset Park for the two of us. It is a beautiful house, tastefully decorated, comfortable, and very convenient to the old downtown of Henderson as well as for walks along the Ohio river, which is only a block away. The breakfast food was good, and the place really overs value for money. We have stayed at many B&Bs, and what separates the good from the great is the hosts. The hosts here at L&N make this a great B&B. Nibby and his partner Greg run the place. They are wonderful, friendly, and informative -- giving us plenty of suggestions for restaurants and things to do around the area. It was a delight chatting with them every morning. Nibby's parents -- Norris and Mary -- live next door, and they are a wonderful, friendly couple. Norris visited us every morning at breakfast and dazzled us all with his magic tricks -- it was so fun to see our kids get completely flummoxed by this sleight of hand, and it was even more fun to see Norris enjoy their reactions. Overall, a wonderful place to stay. Definitely on the top of our favorite B&Bs. We hope to be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Festive West Bed BreakFest; City: Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Michigan; Review: My wife and I stayed here for a little birthday getaway. We stayed in the Master's Retreat Suite. Beautiful home, spacious, tastefully decorated, very comfortable. The suite has a great bathroom with an enormous walk in shower. Quiet residential street, very convenient to the heart of Kalamazoo. Although the accommodations are wonderful, it is the owners who really make this place special. Shelly and Fred are extremely welcoming and friendly. Shelly made a delicious breakfast and it was made even more enjoyable by being able to sit and chat with Fred for quite a while (and over several cups of coffee). For Shelly, being a BnB owner seems to be a labor of love. She definitely has an eye for detail, everything was immaculate, and the room had many little touches that set it apart -- having snacks and bottled water waiting for us when we arrived; a basket with assorted toiletries in case we had forgotten anything, etc. My wife had told her that it was my birthday, and when we came back to our room late that evening we found that Shelly had left a balloon, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a bottle of sparkling cider in our room. It was so sweet of her! For us, staying in a B&B instead of a hotel is all about the personal touch. Shelly and Fred are the perfect B&B hosts with fantastic accommodations. Don't pass up Festive West!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Harrington Inn; City: Fremont Newaygo County Michigan; Review: My wife and I visited for one night in early July. We have stayed at the Harrington several times before, and as always, our visit was perfect. This is a hotel where the management and staff really pay attention to all the details and work to make sure that everything is done well. It is truly surprising and refreshing to have such a well cared for establishment in a location without any nearby competition. The rooms are comfortable and clean -- the beds are great. The breakfast is good -- there is a pancake machine, jimmy dean breakfast muffins, yogurt, cereal, etc. We didn't swim in the pool, but it looks clean and well maintained. Not a single negative about the Harrington. Just visit!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: A Shade of Vampire 15: A Fall of Secrets (Volume 15); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Fantastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 28: A Touch of Truth (Volume 28); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Another totally fantastic book from Bella Forrest once again! Anyone who hasn't read this series needs to immediately! A shade of vampire; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 31: A Twist of Fates (Volume 31); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: This book like all other books take you on an unimaginable journey, thi's books POV from a Character Character is hilarious.. no one will be disappointed that's for sure. As per usual Bella has outdone herself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 32: A Day of Glory (Volume 32); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Amazing as Per Usual, if your looking for the supernatural adventure of a life time, Bella Forrests books are EXACTLY what you want to read, I just happened upon the beginning and it started a journey of every emotion available A++++; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 33: A Dawn of Guardians (Volume 33); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Amazing as ALWAYS!! Bella never fails to amaze.. I absolutely love The Shade and anyone Who hasn't read it.. NEEDS TOO!! You will be hooked! I don't know what I'd do without My Shade fix.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gender Game (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I am an Avid reader of Bella Forrests The Shade Series, in fact it's My favorite book series. When I heard She had a New Book releasing my curiosity was definitely peaked, However I heard it was going to be silimiar to Hunger Games and I usually only read Fantasy so I had decided it probably wouldn't be for Me, Well wasn't I WRONG this book is AMAZING! I don't want to spoil it for The readers but a small run down won't hurt, There are two cities separated by a toxic river Matrus to the East ran by Women, Men are basically treated like pets and Patrus to the West where the role's are reversed. Violet is a born and raised Matrus Woman and after She tries to help Her marked Little Brother across the toxic river let's just say things go seriously down hill for Her from there, being passed around detention centers, Trouble always seems to find Violet and She ends up with 2 counts of womenslaughter under Her belt, She has two choices, Be euthanized or take on a dangerous mission on the other side of the river. There are so many major twists and plot changes in this book it's definitely going to keep It's Readers on Their toes! And that ending WOW I totally didn't see that coming... I would definitely recommend reading this book!! And I can promise If You pick this book up You definitely won't want to put it down!! I couldn't, This book is a masterpiece. I can't wait to see What Bella has in store for Us next...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 34: A Sword of Chance (Volume 34); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: As always You can count on Bella to NEVER disappoint! Can't wait to read 35!! Just fantastic and what a cliff hanger; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 35: A Race of Trials (Volume 35); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Absolutely amazing.. Bella really knows how to keep Her Readers hooked! Anyone who hasn't read A Shade Of Vampire series us definitely missing out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gender Game 2: The Gender Secret (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I have no words to explain this book except WOW what a roller-coaster of a ride.. Any Reader won't be disappointed that's for sure! If You haven't started This series My advice to You is stop what Your doing and start!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 36: A King of Shadow (Volume 36); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Fantastic as always!!!! Bella never fails to amaze! Can't wait to read the next one, amazing is one word for sure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Night (Vampire Files Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's RK Close Page; Review: This book is definitely worth the read, I would definitely recommend it, I absolutely really enjoyed reading Avah Bruno; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 37: An Empire of Stones (Volume 37); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: This is definitely one of The best Shade books I have read and I think each & every one is awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gender Game 3: The Gender Lie (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Well I didn't see that coming but I'm not saying no more, all I will say is if you haven't started reading this series by My favorite Author You are completely missing out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 38: A Power of Old (Volume 38); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella is a genius, I wish I could not only write but create an escape to other dimensions with supernaturals and portals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 39: A Rip of Realms (Volume 39); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella You are an amazing writer, I was on the edge of my seat during this whole book! Can't wait for The next one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 40: A Throne of Fire (Volume 40); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I was on The edge of My seat during The whole book. Bella really is something else, One of the greatest Author's around! You would think by book 40 things would dwindle but not Bella hers just get better & better! If you haven't jumped on The Shade train yet, I definitely suggest You do!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of Spellshadow Manor (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Wow!!!!! I'm not going to lie I wasn't sure at The beginning however I should have known Bella would not write anything that isn't above excellent! It started off slow but You totally fall in love with each one of The characters... There is turns & twists You don't see coming, which just makes You wanna keep reading.. There defiantly is secrets & danger around every corner at SpellShadow Manor. In fact I think Everyone has at least one, but There is a certain Someone Who defiantly doesn't want Their secret exposed.. You would be crazy not to read this, I can't wait to see what happens next! This series is defiantly going on My to read list...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 41: A Tide of War (Volume 41); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella Your always great! This was a fantastic read as per usual, Bella You finished off Season 5 with everything anyone wants an emotional rolarcoaster!! So happy for The Shadians; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gender Game 4: The Gender War (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Awesome as always! Bella nailed it which is definitely no surprise, My favorite Author for sure... Oh and Vigo & Violet A.A.F; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 42: A Gift of Three (Volume 42); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: A brand New Chapter and all I can say is WOW!!! Amazing I can't wait to see where this journey takes us, I have a feeling we are in for one wild ride!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 43: A House of Mysteries (Volume 43); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Absolutely amazing as always, I have completely fell in love with The new Characters in a way only Bella can make You.. That ending tho!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 44: A Tangle of Hearts (Volume 44); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella how could you leave us on a cliffhanger like that???? Omg I can't believe its done.... What's going to happen next; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 45: A Meet of Tribes (Volume 45); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: As always Bella never fails to have you catching Your breath, Yelling and even tears while reading Her books, And then You become so in love with Her books and Somewhere along The line You have jumped into This Awesome Magical World and The Characters become Friends & Family.. Azazel HAS to go!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 46: A Ride of Peril (Volume 46); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I was on The edge of my seat during this book. Where they gonna make it, Where they not? Can they fight Destiny? When someone see's The future how do you fight that? So many questions.. Bring on The Next One!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 47: A Passage of Threats (Volume 47); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella definitely has one unique writing style that sucks anyone in!! I am so into this Season I haven't even thought much of back home at The Shade, Only Eritopia. I think this is by far My favorite season, however I better not promise that as I know I will be saying exactly the same on a future season. Bella is just that awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 48: A Tip of Balance (Volume 48); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella has outdone Herself once again! Absolutely amazing & what a cliff hanger! I did not see that coming.. can't wait to see where Bella takes us next..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 49: A Shield of Glass (Volume 49); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Eek I can't wait for This series finale, S%$ts about to hit the fan! And I can't wait!! As always Bella is amazing, She had me yelling, jumping even crying with anger during this ride in Eritopia!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 50: A Clash of Storms (Volume 50); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Wow what a way to end a series. Bella I really have no idea how you do it, but My hats off to You. You are an amazing writer & The Shade & Eritopia have became My home also thanks to You! Can't wait for the New Series!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 51: A Call of Vampires (Volume 51); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: As always Bella did it again. I really have no idea if she ever sleeps. The coffee bill must cost a fortune. But in all seriousness She did it again, I am hooked already on The New Season. And I'm definitely trying Her new one cause she is pretty freaking awesome...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 52: A Valley of Darkness (Volume 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Fantastic as always, I don't know what kind of magic Bella has but She definitely has some as you get completely sucked into Her books and feel like Your actually there with all the characters. I really can't wait to see where she's going to take Us this season because it's already a rollercoaster of emotions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 53: A Hunt of Fiends (Volume 53); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Awesome as always Bella never lets us down. I can not wait for book 54 and it's going to drag lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 54: A Den of Tricks (Volume 54); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella never fails to disappoint. This book was a roller coaster of emotions, sitting on the edge of my seat to actually laughing out loud. We got zaned was probably my favorite line in the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 55: A City of Lies (Volume 55); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella never lets Me down, just when I thought I was on to something. I was completely wrong talk about a game changer. Can't wait to see where Bella is taking Us next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 56: A League of Exiles (Volume 56); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella blew it out the park as per usual, I didn't expect anything else I've been with the Shade for what seems like forever & I love it and everyone on it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 57: A Charge of Allies (Volume 57); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Bella never fails her series seem to get better and better every book. She has a talent out of this world; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 58: A Snare of Vengeance (Volume 58); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: As always bella has outdone herself... I am going to say Series 7 may just be my favorite but I say that with every series Bell deserves an award!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rothco G.I. Style Double-Strap Duffle Bag; Brand: Rothco; Review: Has performed as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritage Gloves Extreme Winter Glove; Brand: Heritage Performance Gloves; Review: Good glove for windy weather. Gloves will struggle to keep hands warm in temps. in the low 30's. The gloves may be over priced for the production they give you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timex Men's Expedition Scout 40 Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: When originally purchased, the product was fine. The watch kept good time and the watch face is very functional. However, the crown and stem fell out of the watch after two days of use. Amazon quickly replaced the watch. So far no problems have occurred.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heritage Gloves Extreme Winter Glove; Brand: Heritage Performance Gloves; Review: Good glove for windy weather. Gloves will struggle to keep hands warm in temps. in the low 30's. The gloves may be over priced for the production they give you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's Sport Analog Dive Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: The watch performs just like Casio stated it would operate. If one is looking for a good, dependable $15.00 watch, I recommend this watch, but do not take it for a Rolex.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Bags Large Nylon Drawstring Backpack; Brand: Liberty Bags; Review: bad workmanship, seams are starting to pull apart after three weeks use. I recommend trying another product.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 2 - Eco-Friendly Reusable Drawstring Bag Natural Eco-Friendly Economical 6; Brand: CarryGreen; Review: Not useful for heavy duty purposes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's Gel-Craze TR 4 Cross-Trainer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: So far, very pleased with the Asics I purchased. Thinking about buying another pair.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OZERO Winter Gloves, -20°F(-29) Cold Proof Thermal Work Glove; Brand: OZERO; Review: Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Utility TU241B-P CashStash Waterproof Emergency Cash Capsule for Key Ring; Brand: True Utility; Review: Do not care for the product. I was unable to place cash in the cylinder.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Arctic Quilt Lined Yukon Coverall X06; Brand: ; Review: Good cold weather coverall. I am six feet tall, two hundred fifteen pounds. Bought the 46 and the legs are a little long. Could have went with a 46 short, but it may have not worked out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Workwear Midweight Jersey Pocket Long-Sleeve T-Shirt K126; Brand: ; Review: Bought extra large. Just a shade big.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Workwear Midweight Jersey Pocket Long-Sleeve T-Shirt K126; Brand: ; Review: Bought extra large. Just a shade big.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertico Shower Sandal Rubber; Brand: Vertico; Review: Good, sturdy shoe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertico Shower and Poolside Sport Sandal - Slide On, Protective Footwear for Men and Women; Brand: Vertico; Review: Good beach/ swimming pool shoe. Not so great for the shower.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertico Shower and Poolside Sport Sandal - Slide On, Protective Footwear for Men and Women; Brand: Vertico; Review: Good beach/ swimming pool shoe. Not so great for the shower.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joe's USA Men's Long Sleeve Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirts in Regular, Big & Tall; Brand: Joe's USA; Review: Like the shirt. I bought an extra large and it fit just a shade snug. Great material.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Damero Lightweight Drawstring Sackpack with Straps, Pockets, Reflective Tapes; Brand: Damero; Review: Thin material. Not very durable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rothco Rag Wool Watch Cap USA Made; Brand: Rothco; Review: Product works, but I will not purchase another one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BLACK Genuine; Brand: Rothco; Review: Good to have in cold weather.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oakley Square O Hard Case / Carbon Fiber / 100-971-001; Brand: ; Review: Great product. I would by another one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gildan GP751 Platinum Crew Socks; Brand: ; Review: Good product. A little shrinkage after washing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Northside Mens Riverside Sport Strap Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Easy to slip on and off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hospederia Casa Familiar; City: Santa Marta Santa Marta District Magdalena Department; Review: Actually, this is not a bad hotel. A bit expensive for the small room with hard bed that you get, but it's clean and the terrace is a nice place to chill, especially when you just return from the Ciudad Perdida tour as we did. The laundry service however was extremely expensive and then it happened, when we were chilling out on the terrace in the hammocks, the owner came upstairs, commanded his dogs behind the fence (they were in the heat all day!!!) and when the dog didn't listen right away (the dog was so affraid and crawling away from him) he kicked the dog, he hit the dog with a stick, not once, not twice, but more than ten times. The dog cried in agony and tried to get away. In the meantime we got up to protest to this mercyless kicking of this sweet dog, but he laughed and said something like "yes but he doesn't listen" and continued to kick the dog. Five minutes later we grabbed our bags and left this hotel. We don't want to sleep in a place where the (very religious) owner thinks that animals are not the creation of god and thinks he can treat them this way. Shame on him! If you want to stay here, fine, but I need to share this with as much people as possible.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casa Colonial Yalina y Gustavo; City: Baracoa Guantanamo Province Cuba; Review: Actually we wanted to go go Isabelle Castro, but as she was full, we went to Casa Colonial Yalina y Gustavo. I can only say; wow! Great location, spotlessly clean, great beds, great view in the room, great breakfast, great diner and Yalina is very very helpfull. The family lives downstairs, and the rooms (they have 6) are upstairs. They have a rooftop terrace as well. If I have to find anything to pick on it's that it's more a hostel than a casa, because of the 6 rooms, but it still has the casa feel because it's the family running it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isabel Castro Vilato; City: Baracoa Guantanamo Province Cuba; Review: We stayed at the great Casa Colonial Yalina & Gustavo first, and that was nothing but great, but as they had another booking (we knew this and it was no problem) we went to Isabel castro Vilato for one more night. This was also great! The only downside is that it's just 100m further away from the city center, but the casa makes up for this with it's stunning real colonial looks. it's so beautiful! Rocking chairs, classicly tiled floors, beautiful room (they're expanding by the way), great garden and super clean room. It's all good and Isabel is a darling older lady that is very helpfull. This casa is a Lonely Planet favorite so it's booked full quickly, so book ahead! Oh, and their diner is a-ma-zing! Great fish!!! You want to stay here! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lazybones Hostal; City: Leon Leon Department; Review: We had the double room with shared bathroom. The room itself was good. You only sleep there anyway, so who needs big? The bed was confortable, the room was clean and the shared bathrooms and showers were among the cleanest I've seen in Nica. Great place. Nice communal area's with rocking chairs and hammocks, great little pool. Good breakfast as well (not incl) and great free coffee. Really good location as well. Everything is very close (about 2 blocks). Nice bakery across the street by the way!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Santa Maria; City: Managua Managua Department; Review: So, we called ahead and when we arrived in Managua the taxidriver had some trouble finding it. It seems like the couple that owned this place had a divorce. One of them opened a new hostal (Las Felipe) two streets from here, and Los Felipe changed it's name to Hotel Santa Maria. No problem, but when the taxidriver dropped us here we thought he was trying to bring us to a different hotel for commision. Not the case. This was the right spot, and because of the reservation we now were sure. The rooms: small, synthetic stuff on the bed, not too comfortable but for 25$ and only one night it's kind of ok. We choose this hostel because of the pool, but the pool unfortunately is broken. No water. No swimming and a new (rather high) building next door that I don't see on the pics by other travellers. What was nice? Actually, we loved all the (healthy and friendly) cats around.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Puro Esteli; City: Esteli Esteli Department; Review: Not bad. Clean room, bed was good. Nothing special though. If you're only going to sleep here, why not. We came with a car, there was free parking 2 blocks away which was fine. You can buy some cigars. The place could be more if they try to make something happening in the bar/restaurant, but again; it was ok just for a good night sleep. Close to the centre of the city and good restaurants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Laguna a Luxury Collection Resort Spa Nusa Dua Bali; City: Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Peninsula Bal; Review: I stayed at the Laguna Resort early last yr april (2008) and I HAVE to say it was the best experience ever!! I stayed in a lagoon access room and It has left me with a mental picture ever since! Its come to a point where whenever I look at another hotel I always compare it to the Laguna but in reality theres not comparison at all! It had a cozy yet modern but traditional feel to it! It was a mixture of many yet stil felt very calm and relaxing! It definately lived up to its five star + standard! The Laguna was a completely unique experience & one that I will never forget...from its Swirling Lagoons to its Spacious rooms! The poolside helpers were very hospitable and whoever goes has to try their Bali Colada! Its stuck in my mind ever since! The food in the hotel can be a bit pricey but you would expect that for a hotel of this standard! Not to worry though as Bali Collection ( the shopping outlet) is just a 3 minute walk from the hotel and food is much cheaper! I do however have to recommend the room service ( The apple crumble was just simply divine!!) I am currently looking at holidays but it just doesnt seem to work as I keep comparing all the hotels to the Laguna! I only wish I could come back again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shangri La s Rasa Sayang Resort Spa; City: Batu Ferringhi Penang Island Penang; Review: Personally I feel this is the best hotel in Penang....I stayed in the Rasa Wing in a Rasa Premier room which feels like a mini suite and is just in front of the beach.... Perfectly located to the beach as well as the daily Night market which is great for buying little gifts for home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Having stayed here once before, I decided to book this place again. Got to say the service I received was brilliant and just the same (if not better) than my first visit! We we given a room on a higher floor with amazing views of manchester. It is perfectly located to the Arndale and nightlife close by. Have to mention it is also great value for money! Booked it last minute and it was the cheapest good quality hotel around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: This hotel is perfectly located close to Duval Street which has a variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, souvenir shops, convenience stores, galleries and more! The hotel itself is small however it offers free parking and has brilliant views over the gulf of Mexico. The room was ok. Considering it was Hyatt I guess I was expecting something more but personally I don't think it was that bad. The balcony is tiny and can just about fit two small chairs and a tiny table, although it was not a very stable one! We were initially booked onto one of the lower floors which had a view of the car park and therefore asked to be moved. The staff were very accommodating and moved us into a room on a higher floor. Definitely better! Our second room had a view of the Gulf and a small beach area where we could see boats sailing past and watch the sunset. Breakfast at the hotel was awesome! would definitely recommend it. Back to the room: The bathroom door wouldn't close fully which I found irritating, the water was a bit temperamental where it would regular stop and then suddenly reappear. Apart from that everything else was fine. Personally I think the hotel is quite pricey considering what you get for your money, however saying that, the location is fantastic! It was conveniently located close to Duval Street however far enough so that you are not disturbed by the noise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon; City: Miami Florida; Review: This is a well presented hotel close to the airport and a short cab ride away from Downtown Miami. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to and from the airport and is available throughout the day. When we came out of arrivals we had just missed on shuttle however the next one arrived within 5 minutes therefore didn't have to wait long. Check-in was smooth and I found the check-in staff to be very helpful. The hotel also has a pool and bar area with comfortable seating providing views across the lagoon. The rooms were tastefully decorated and spacious. I found the hotel very welcoming and good value for money. We took a cab to Bayside Marketplace and it wasn't that long a journey. I was pleasantly surprised by how quick we arrived and how cheap it had cost us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Me and 2 other friends decided to book an executive room on the IHG Club Level and I have to say our stay was faultless. The room was a good size with two double beds, a sofa, table, and long tv stand. There was enough space in the room for all three of us to walk around without feeling claustrophobic! oh and free wifi! The bathroom was also a fairly decent size with everything you might need. The room itself was situated on the 21st floor which was perfect and the lifts are pretty fast with the option of playing Angry Birds on the screen in the lift if you fancy! Breakfast: Breakfast itself was a pleasant surprise! There was a good range of hot and cold food from meats so scrambled eggs , sausages, hash browns, beans, , juices,cereals and a variety of breads. The cinnamon bread was amazing! as were the croissants! Breakfast was included within our rate and i would definitely suggest you have breakfast here. The service itself was faultless. The staff were always very accommodating and were very polite. Location: The hotel itself is located on the outskirts in the Amsterdam Zuid area however transport links to central and Amsterdam Airport Schipol are very good. Theres a tram right on the doorstep of the hotel from Amsterdam Rai station which takes around 20 minutes to get into central. You can also get the train from Rai direct to the airport which takes around 10-15 minutes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Conference Airport Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: The hotel is located close to the hotel so it’s good for when you have a layover however it’s a fair distance from the sights of Istanbul therefore would not recommend it if you are planning to explore the city . The check in service was ok however I felt it lacked in friendliness. I noticed another colleague speak more politely to another guest and provided information about wifi however the member of staff checking me in did not and it was something I had to ask rather than just be informed. Friendly service makes a lot of difference however I did not receive this. This is generally your first experience of not only the hotel but also if the city. The bedroom was a very good size and the decor was fine however the bathroom required updating. There was mould on the tiles and evidence of filler where quick fixes were attempted. The bathtub was chipped and the toilet had stains. The shower gel holder above the bathtub was not level and therefore tilted downwards. I noticed that housekeeping did not clean the bathtub as after my first use of the bathtub one of my hairs fell on the bathtub and it was still there in the same position when I used the bathtub on the second day. They also did not replace the tea and sugars. The bed was not made properly and therefore was left lumpy at the foot. There is only one entertainment channel in English therefore it’s either watching that or the news. Could do with more entertainment channels in English considering it’s close to the airport and therefore most of the people staying at the hotel would be travellers rather than locals. Room service was ok as the guy delivering the food was friendly however things were missed out of my order. I ordered pizza and fries, the pizza arrived but the fries didn’t. I had to therefore call again for the fries however by the time it arrived my pizza was getting cold and therefore I had to eat it before the fries came. I ordered both to eat together not separately and therefore the fries felt a bit pointless and a waste when it later arrived. It appears from reading other reviews that the pool is always out of service as it was the same during my visit. The restaurant service was lacking. On the second day I asked for poached eggs as I noticed on the tables this was available as an a la carte option. I approached the egg station and asked for poached eggs. The member of staff on the station was fine and she called over a colleague to make the poached egg. However the colleague who was called over was not impressed by my request and muttered something in Turkish which I could not understand however I got the jist of what she may have been saying from the tone of her response. I was told it would be served at the table however it never arrived. I was; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Food and Meat Thermometer; Brand: Chic Cuisine; Review: Seems to work ok. Is accurate, but not especially fast. Takes 5-10 seconds to get a good reading. Buttons are too small and hard to press. The probe is long and not very sturdy. I figure I'll bust the thing within a year.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 31161-201 Classic Chef's Knife, 8 Inch, Black; Brand: ZWILLING J.A. Henckels; Review: Blade seemed cheaper than the other models. Not as high quality. The handle had very sharp corners, which made it uncomfortable to use for longer periods. I returned it and found a better Henckels model on sale for almost the same price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MOSCHE Sunrise Alarm Clock, Digital Clock, Wake Up Light with 6 Nature Sounds, FM Radio and Touch Control (Sliver); Brand: MOSCHE; Review: Beware. Piece of crap. Arrived with broken, missing switch, broken light shade. Do not buy. Should be zero stars; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Swing-A-Way Portable Can Opener, White; Brand: Swing-A-Way; Review: Horrible can openers. Don't be fooled by the look of it. Does not work cleanly or smoothly. Fails to even open most cans completely. Threw it away as it's a complete piece of S***. Avoid buying.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Greenco Laundry Clips - Plastic Clothespins with Spring - 100 Pack, Clear; Brand: Greenco; Review: Terrible clothes pins. Weak, won't hold clothes on line very well. Very poor quality plastic. After less than a month outside, the plastic is crumbling. These pins are very worthlyess; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: eBoot Grocery Bag Holder Handle Carrier Tool Grip Your Tote, Shopping and Plastic Bags 2 Pack (Blue); Brand: Ovinm; Review: Bit large but they work and seem very sturdy. Bags can hang up on the notch of the gate, but not too badly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Herb Stash Jar | 2 Solid Aluminum Airtight Smell Proof Container #1 Best Way To Preserve Spices & Herbs; Brand: Herb Grinder; Review: Nice solid design, well made. Just be aware these are very small. Pocket sized. About the size of an old film canister (i'm dating myself here!).; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Parents of teen killed in car crash will travel to US to call for suspected driver's return to UK; Abstract: Harry Dunn's parents will travel to the US for a press conference Monday, a family spokesman said.; Category: news
Title: Trooper pulls over to save flag on highway; Abstract: The trooper is being praised for stopping his car and properly handling the fallen flag; Category: news
Title: Some fear old military chemicals could get dredged up from Grand Canal; Abstract: Some residents in South Patrick Shores fear what might get dredged up from Grand Canal, as Brevard embarks on a $26.4 million environmental dredging; Category: news
Title: The Wild West castle for sale with its own gold mine; Abstract: Take look around the amazing Hard Luck Castle in Nevada on the market for $790,000. It even comes with its own gold mine!; Category: finance
Title: Why some US cities are banning drive-thrus; Abstract: A growing number of cities across the United States are banning the construction of new drive-thru windows. According to one report, the rule is supposed to improve the health of Americans. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.; Category: video
Title: Hunters receive ominous warning as fall season gets underway; Abstract: Montana wildlife officials have cautioned hunters, as the fall pheasant season gets underway, that they should anticipate bear encounters.; Category: sports
Title: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's Official MPG Numbers Are Impressive; Abstract: In one configuration, the new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is as efficient as a 2.0T manual Honda Accord.; Category: autos
Title: Firemen totally nailed how to help this little girl stay calm after a car crash; Abstract: Two northern California firefighters nailed the best way to help keep a little girl calm after a car crash.; Category: news
Title: 32 Popular Slang Terms and Phrases That No One Uses Anymore; Abstract: The English language is constantly changing and adapting to the needs of its users.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Guest Delivers Hilarious, Off The Rails Introduction; Abstract: We'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat: Blair Davis' loveless marriage? On Monday, "Wheel of Fortune" welcomed as a new contestant trucking business owner Blair Davis, who offered a biting introduction for himself. When host Pat Sajak asked the man from Cardiff, California, about his family, Davis plunged into one of the darkest personal summaries the show has likely ever heard. "I've been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an...; Category: tv
Title: Outer Banks storms unearth old shipwreck from 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'; Abstract: A recent storm on the Outer Banks unearthed an old shipwreck buried on the beach in Hatteras Island. A local bar shared photos of the old wooden ship in its final resting place in the area known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." "A Wreck across the street from The Wreck! A lot of sand has washed out with this Nor'Easter & look what's been exposed!" The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras, North ...; Category: news
Title: Outer Banks storms unearth old shipwreck from 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'; Abstract: A recent storm on the Outer Banks unearthed an old shipwreck buried on the beach in Hatteras Island. A local bar shared photos of the old wooden ship in its final resting place in the area known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." "A Wreck across the street from The Wreck! A lot of sand has washed out with this Nor'Easter & look what's been exposed!" The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras, North ...; Category: news
Title: Every State With a Native American Name; Abstract: In 1896, the highest peak in North America was named Mount McKinley after presidential candidate William McKinley, who'd never once set foot in Alaska.; Category: lifestyle
Title: That Little Hole at the Top of Your Sink, Explained; Abstract: Have you ever wondered about that hole near the top of your bathroom sink? The post That Little Hole at the Top of Your Sink, Explained appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
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: What Causes Kidney Stones?; Abstract: Inadequate fluid intake, family history and taking certain medications are risk factors for kidney stones.; Category: health
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: Bob Kingsley, Country Radio Legend, Dead at 80; Abstract: Country radio legend Bob Kingley, the longtime host of the nationally syndicated program Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, died early Thursday in Weatherford, Texas, following a lengthy battle with bladder cancer. He was 80 years old. A member of the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, inducted in 1998, he later became only the format's fifth representative in the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Kingsley was 18 and serving in the Air...; Category: music
Title: Video shows Utah trooper risk his life to save driver stuck on train tracks; Abstract: A Utah Highway Patrol Officer is being hailed as a hero after he risked his life to pull a man off of train tracks moments before a train barreled through the area.; Category: news
Title: Farmers in Idaho rallied to harvest a neighbor's potatoes as a deep freeze threatened to ruin them; Abstract: With meteorologists predicting a hard freeze in southeast Idaho for Wednesday, farmers rushed to harvest all their potatoes before the surprise cold snap ruined them.; Category: news
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: What the average home price today could buy the year you were born; Abstract: Find out the square footage you could have got in years past.; Category: finance
Title: STDs at record high in the U.S.; Abstract: The CDC says STDs including gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia have hit a record high with more than 2.4 million reported cases. We explain why.; Category: video
Title: This waterfront city is the top place in America to retire; Abstract: Plus, 4 affordable alternatives on the beach; Category: finance
Title: Gretchen Wilson booted from New Mexico hotel; Abstract: Gretchen Wilson railed against the hotel after getting kicked out for noise.; Category: music
Title: Dam Collapse at Siberian Gold Mine Leaves at Least 15 Dead; Abstract: A dam collapsed at a gold mine in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region, leaving at least 15 people dead, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said on its website.; Category: news
Title: 30 Health Mistakes You're Making in Public; Abstract: There are a number of all-too-easy mistakes that can jeopardize your health and other people's, too. These are the most common missteps to avoid.; Category: health
Title: Original Delta Airlines Flight Attendant Dies at 103; Abstract: Sybil Peacock Harmon was a 24-year-old nursing school graduate when she was hired as one of Delta's first stewardesses in 1940.; Category: travel
Title: The Best Potato Recipe from Every State; Abstract: We scoured the Taste of Home recipe library to find the best potato recipes in America. Submitted by local home cooks, these dishes are our highest-rated and best-loved in every state.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 30-Minute Chili Recipes That Taste Like They've Been Simmering All Day; Abstract: Want all-day flavor fast? Try these quick chili recipes that will have a savory, satisfying dinner on the table in a jiff.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Meet the Marine the world just learned helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima in World War II; Abstract: Harold Keller never talked about his war experiences and never mentioned being in one of the most iconic images of World War II; Category: news
Title: Why are most aircraft painted predominantly white?; Abstract: Aircraft liveries, or the designs painted on the exterior of aircraft from the nose to the tail, are a way to identify to which airline the plane belongs.; Category: travel
Title: This Is Exactly How Long Hard Boiled Eggs Last; Abstract: Beware before you bite.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: This restored 1968 Winnebago is beyond adorable; Abstract: For auction on Bring a Trailer: the most charming thing at any campsite; Category: autos
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Does Tire Rotation Include Tightening Lug Nuts? Michigan Court Thinks About It For Awhile, Concludes 'No'; Abstract: In what will surely go down in history as one of the most Galaxy Brain court rulings of all time, a Michigan appeals court determined that a tire rotation does not, in fact, include tightening the lug nuts.; Category: autos
Title: Why You Should Always Close the Door Before You Go to Bed; Abstract: It could save your life in the event of a house fire.; Category: health
Title: The Truth About Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss; Abstract: An expert explains why it's not a quick fix.; Category: health
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Caterpillar just flashed the latest warning sign for the global economy; Abstract: The construction equipment titan a bellwether for global industry posted a 6% drop in sales and an 8% drop in profit per share.; Category: finance
Title: Rising California gasoline prices highlight growing divide in US; Abstract: Regional differences in taxes, environmental rules and access to energy infrastructure can translate into large seasonal swings in gasoline prices. Prices have surged this fall in California and other West Coast states.; Category: finance
Title: This fast food chain has the best fries, according to customers; Abstract: We asked our readers who has the best fries in all of fast food, and Five Guys' fries snatched the potato cake right from McDonald's greasy grasp.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Lori Harvey arrested for hit and run in Beverly Hills; Abstract: Reports reveal Steve Harvey's stepdaughter left the accident scene after rolling her Mercedes SUV and that she might have been texting while driving.; Category: tv
Title: Flight shaming is gaining traction and could cost airlines billions; Abstract: Consumers are paying more attention to their carbon footprint and it could cost airlines billions of dollars, Citi said in a note to clients Tuesday.; Category: finance
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: 'Angel' car saves Arizona family after smashing into suspected drunk driver running red light, video shows; Abstract: An Arizona driver who police praised as an "angel" may have saved the lives of a couple pushing a stroller in a crosswalk last week after video showed the car smashing into a suspected drunk driver speeding through a red light -- who came inches away from plowing into the family.; Category: news
Title: Strange Dog Shows Up On Woman's Lawn And Seems To Recognize Her; Abstract: Kate Howard was sitting outside her home one afternoon after a memorial service when something amazing happened.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 2 horses killed, 2 riders in critical condition after crash in Lake View Terrace; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Homeowner says a mystery object damaged his house. It didn't fall from a plane, FAA says; Abstract: Authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration have not been able to identify a canister-type object that damaged a Kentucky man's home.; Category: news
Title: Florida kayaker rescues woman trapped overnight in submerged vehicle; Abstract: The woman, 81, accidentally drove into the water when she made a wrong turn and her vehicle slid over a ramp, police said.; Category: news
Title: Here's how much house flippers actually make; Abstract: The reality shows make it seem like a surefire way to rake in some dough, but is flipping a house truly a royal road to riches?; Category: finance
Title: Russia Unveils 'Unique' Weaponized Icebreaker as It Eyes Arctic Oil and Gas; Abstract: Only days after it conducted wide-scale military exercises in its far north, Russia has launched an icebreaker which is part of a fleet dubbed the country's "trump card" in the battle for the Arctic.; Category: news
Title: Police: Off-Duty Dallas Officer Mistakenly Shoots, Injures Adult Son Thinking He Was An Intruder; Abstract: An off-duty Dallas officer accidentally shot and injured his adult son in DeSoto Saturday evening, police say.; Category: news
Title: Bloodhound Shows The Car That Will Attempt 1,000 MPH; Abstract: The team hopes to break the land speed record within the next year; Category: autos
Title: Ever wake up to a numb, dead arm? Here's what's happening.; Abstract: Beyond pins and needles why falling asleep on an arm can make it feel "dead."; Category: health
Title: How much land the government owns in every state and what it's used for; Abstract: The U.S. government owns over 640 million acres of land across 50 states -- equal to more than one-quarter of the country's total landmass.; Category: finance
Title: Sinkhole Swallows Port Authority Bus On Busy Street In Downtown Pittsburgh; Abstract: A massive sinkhole opened up in downtown Pittsburgh during the Monday morning rush hour, swallowing the back half of a Port Authority bus and nearly a car as well.; Category: news
Title: Rescuers race to save toddler, Sujith Wilson, trapped in well in India; Abstract: Indian officials are racing against time to rescue a toddler who has been trapped in an 88-foot-deep well since Friday.; 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: Woman Texts Dead Father's Phone for 4 Years & Finally Receives an Emotional Reply; Abstract: The pain of losing a parent, especially at a young age, is one that never really goes away.; Category: lifestyle
Title: What's behind the 'mystery surcharge' at some California gas stations?; Abstract: Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks oil companies may be "engaging in false advertising or price fixing" and he has called on Attorney General Xavier Bacerra to open an investigation into what UC Berkeley professor Severin Borenstein has long called the "mystery gasoline surcharge."; Category: finance
Title: This 2800-HP Turbocharged Hemi-Powered Supra Is the King of Flames; Abstract: When too much is not enough.; Category: autos
Title: How To Open a Can Without a Can Opener; Abstract: All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Container and modular homes are popping up all over; Abstract: Living in a shipping container? You bet, when they look like this.; Category: finance
Title: Daylight saving time is ending this weekend. These states want to make DST permanent; Abstract: Adjust your clocks back one hour Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. lest you wake up an hour early to everything in the days ahead. But some states might change that.; Category: news
Title: The world's largest nuclear power producer is melting down; Abstract: On the shores of the English channel in Normandy, engineers are struggling to fix eight faulty welds at a plant that's supposed to showcase France's savoir faire in nuclear power.; Category: finance
Title: Abandoned farms for sale with plenty of promise; Abstract: If you fancy snapping up your own farm without breaking the bank, these abandoned properties might just be of interest.; Category: finance
Title: Green Beret awarded Medal of Honor for saving lives; Abstract: Master Sergeant Matthew Williams and his team of green berets choppered into a remote Afghan valley in the spring of 2008. Their mission, part of which was recorded, was to capture or kill a senior terrorist leader. But nothing went right. To begin with, it was too rocky to land.; Category: news
Title: Auburn tree poisoner fails to appear in court for hearing; Abstract: OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) The University of Alabama fan convicted of poisoning Auburn University's oak trees failed to attend a hearing Wednesday on why he hasn't paid court-ordered restitution. The Opelika-Auburn news reports Harvey Updyke, a retired Texas state trooper who lives in Louisiana, didn't show up for a hearing before Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker. Prosecutors planned to seek a warrant on Updyke for failing to appear, and the...; Category: sports
Title: 30 groundbreaking NASA missions in photographs; Abstract: Stacker has done a data deep dive in order to create this list of 30 groundbreaking NASA missions in photographs, including missions such as Apollo 11, the Space Shuttle Program, and Cassini.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The ice used to protect them. Now their island is crumbling into the sea.; Abstract: Shrinking ice, rising sea levels and fierce storms are damaging the Magdalen Islands. Residents are trying to fend off the water in some places, and retreat from it in others.; Category: weather
Title: Man's trip to a cheese shop helps unravel missing persons case; Abstract: Kris Zocco's whereabouts the morning Kelly Dwyer was reported missing would be the first in a series of clues as to what may have happened to the 27-year-old woman; 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: How Can a $1000 Motorcycle Jacket Prove Its Worth?; Abstract: The Aether Divide motorcycle jacket is what you get when Armani meets asphalt.; Category: autos
Title: Alaska mine could generate $1 billion a year: Is it worth the risk to salmon?; Abstract: A brown bear loped across rolling green tundra as Charles Weimer set down a light, single-engine helicopter on a remote hilltop.; Category: finance
Title: SR-71 Blackbird: The Cold War spy plane that's still the world's fastest aircraft; Abstract: During the Cold War, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane could fly higher and faster than any other -- and 55 years after its first flight, it still does.; Category: news
Title: Hundreds of thousands of people in California are downriver of a dam that 'could fail'; Abstract: Hundreds of thousands of people live downriver from a dam in California that recently had its risk characterization changed "from low to high urgency of action" by the US Army Corps of Engineers.; Category: news
Title: Woman Finds A Giant Wild Snake Just Chilling In Her Bed; Abstract: A 7-foot-long carpet python was slithering over her bed.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Here's How to Correctly Store Potatoes to Keep Them Fresh; Abstract: Potatoes are a staple food in most people's diets for good reason.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Texas' Best-Kept Secret: The Second-Largest Canyon in the U.S.; Abstract: "The history of this area is game changing," Phyllis Nickum says as I stare into Palo Duro Canyon, a 120-mile-long chasm slicing through the level landscape of the Texas panhandle just south of Amarillo. Palo Duro marks the southern border of Nickum's Los Cedros Ranch, a 3,000-acre spread where she raises cattle, horses, and harvests wheat and water. It's also home to "Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West," the ranch's tourist arm, which celebrates...; Category: travel
Title: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash That Also Injured 3: 'We Grieve Together'; Abstract: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash; Category: news
Title: A man dies in Hawaii after falling into a lava tube in his yard; Abstract: An elderly man died after falling into a lava tube on his property in Hilo, Hawaii, police announced on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: This girl nails the wave pool then fails the exit spectacularly; Abstract: The wave pool isn't easy, but this girl managed to stay on her board and dismount gracefully. But then watch what happens. Carson Daly shares TODAY's Daly Click.; Category: video
Title: Student's drone footage shows whale swimming around California surfers; Abstract: 18-year-old Payton Landaas flew his drone above the beach at Dana Point, California, and captured stunning footage of a whale swimming among surfers.; Category: video | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kate Spade Blake Avenue Daveney Laptop Shoulder Bag Handbag; Brand: ; Review: Worked out for my needs. Wish it were a little more spacious though & a little cheaper!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Betsey Johnson Kitsch Camera Cross Body Bag; Brand: ; Review: Very cute! Just wish strap were a little longer & it would lay straight when you carry it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angashion Women's Long Sleeve Draped Knitted Open Front Cardigan Sweaters; Brand: Angashion; Review: Not the best quality! Does not wash well & I have washed on hand wash & hang to dry.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: Price is good! Cute shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: Price is good! Cute shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Mid-Long Style Roll-up Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: Price is good! Cute shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: Price is good! Cute shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Roll Up Sleeve Flannel Plaid Shirt C001 Classic Red Tag 6XL - US 14-16; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: Price is good! Cute shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: California Costumes Mysterious Mummy Tween Costume, Large; Brand: California Costumes; Review: Very cute costume!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The North Face Women's Aconcagua Vest; Brand: The North Face; Review: Happy with product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dragonheart: Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern; Author: Visit Amazon's Todd J. McCaffrey Page; Review: I have looked for this book in stores and have not been able to find it, I was so excited when I found it for my new Kindle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call of the Herald (The Dawning of Power); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Rathbone Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book and can hardly wait to read the next one. I will share this one with my teen-age granddaughters; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm Clouds Rolling In; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginny Dye Page; Review: Enjoyed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Will Come: The Bregdan Chronicles # 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginny Dye Page; Review: Very good for the soul; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last, Long Night ( # 5 in The Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Romance Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Ginny Dye Page; Review: I couldn't put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Sword; Author: Visit Amazon's Jocelyn A Fox Page; Review: This book was amazing. I can hardly wait to read the next one. Well written and inspired, I would recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crown of Bones (The Fae War Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jocelyn A Fox Page; Review: Excitement, adventure, and surprise. I loved it and waiting for the next book. Strong women doing what must be done to save their world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Brooch (The Celtic Brooch) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Lowry Logan Page; Review: Loved the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BONAMART Silicone Rubber Cassette Tape Case for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 - White; Brand: Bonamart; Review: again just another just cute case but it will not protect your phone at all. and it doesnt really fit all that well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black White Zebra Dual Flex Hard Hybrid Gel Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon; Brand: USGE; Review: Its an ok case, more just for looks. If you like the animal print you will love it but it does not protect your phone at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Plus Case, SUPCASE Apple iPhone 6 Plus Case [Unicorn Beetle] Clear Hybrid Protective Bumper Case (Clear/Black/Black); Brand: SUPCASE; Review: I absolutely love this case. Fits my phone perfectly and love the look of it. The clear back is super clear not foggy like most clear cases. Definitely recommend getting case! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 5S / 5 Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for iPhone 5S; Brand: Spigen; Review: All in all it is a nice case; 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: I love this case if it's my phone perfectly! Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 6 Plus Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for iPhone 6 Plus; Brand: Spigen; Review: Not the color I expected but all in all a nice case.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 6 Plus Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for iPhone 6 Plus; Brand: Spigen; Review: Not the color I expected but all in all a nice case.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Case-Mate iPhone 6 Plus Tough Air - Clear/Black; Brand: Case-Mate; Review: Will definitely keep your phone in one piece if you drop it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Icons of Evolution: Science or Myth?; Author: Jonathan Wells; Review: Well structured, easy to follow and full of validated information that is very useful for constructing a positional statement or basis of belief.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Top 50 Questions Ever Asked About Christianity: Life Changing Answers for the Devoted and the Doubtful; Author: Doug LaPointe; Review: Doug LaPointe shares his beliefs in an easy to comprehend manner, well aligned with Christian doctrinal positions, as he provides food for thought on how to respond to these set of questions or concerns.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rapture Verdict; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Snyder Page; Review: excellent, well organize and thought provoking. almost totally in concert with my beliefs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold (A Joe Tiplady Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sweeney Page; Review: Woven throughout the book is so many themes and time periods that it takes more thought than a normal thriller.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: California Police Officer Exam Study Guide: California POST (Post Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test; Author: PELLET-B Exam Prep Team; Review: Well organized and thorough. I was well prepared for the test.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rage; Author: Visit Amazon's Zygmunt Miloszewski Page; Review: Okay; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Frank Sinatra Show - High Hopes - With Dean Martin & Bing Crosby; Brand: Frank Sinatra; Review: This show has everything...from the 3 stars doing songs together - to Sinatra's 3 song tribute to saloon singing at the end - to a cameo with Jimmy Durante w/ Dean and Bing... don't miss it..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is Sinatra; Brand: Frank Sinatra; Review: The selections on this album are the best. You've heard these songs before individually - but together they make one of his greatest non-thematic albums.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bennett & Brubeck: The White House Sessions, Live 1962; Brand: Tony Bennett; Review: The performances and the high quality of the sound are amazing. Would like more of this type..Bennett sounds incredible and Brubeck never any better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wynton Marsalis And Eric Clapton Play The Blues-Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center; Brand: Wynton Marsalis; Review: Two of my favorite artists sound like they've been together a long time. Been a Clapton fan since the sixties in all of his musical changes (well most of them anyway). Listening to this made me just wish I could have been there the night they recorded this...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kisses on the Bottom; Brand: Paul McCartney; Review: A concept album in the spirit of the Capitol recording studio where this was made. Great back up - like Diana Krall playing piano. Paul is able to pull this off partially because of the group behind him, but also because it's Paul. A daring departure for him but he pulls is off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013; Brand: Eric Clapton; Review: would have been overwhelming. I'm not familiar with all of the songs and still playing over and over - but the ones I do recognize are just what you'd want to hear from the collection of talent assembled here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Energizer Carabiner LED Area Tent Light; Brand: Energizer; Review: I travel extensively, this compact light replaced my mini light for traveling to use during emergencies. The fact the area light is able to gently illuminate a tent or larger area which a simple penlight is not capable makes it more versatile to have around. The Tent Light uses standard AAA batteries and makes a great travel companion into disaster afflicted areas. Since I am now home and no longer traveling extensively, this light is now left in our attic for reliable illumination when I need to sort through luggage or search for other items stored up there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak 0.75- Liter Stainless Steel Better Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: I prefer to drink room temperature to warm drinks simply due to the belief cold drinks shock the liver. I have vertical lines between the eye brows which indicates liver congestion or worse. Since I have been avoiding cold drinks for a couple years and trying to drink more warm teas others have commented my face looks younger.. they haven't noticed specifically the big deep creases between my eyebrows have decreased, but I certainly have noticed! Anyway, do NOT use the stainless steel camelbak for a HOT tea or drink. The bottle instantly warms soon becoming far too hot to hold! I love my camelbaks. I take one along everywhere I go. Until recently I was traveling extensively - I would always pack a .75L bottle to take with me in vehicles and back and forth to work in various offices, and I often packed a 1L camelbak to use at the various hotels I stayed in my travels. Some hotels offer citrus water in their lobby (water with fresh squeezed lemon/lime juice) - the larger size Camelbak was great to fill right at the tap to drink the rest of the evening without requiring extra trips back to the lobby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle with Bite Valve; Brand: CamelBak; Review: I have been using Camelbak products for several years now. I have bought quite a few Better Bottles since I would find myself out of town for a duration for work and each time realized I missed having a Better Bottle with me. I am CONSISTENTLY impressed with the quality, the value, the benefit to my health (from drinking more water) as well as the savings from NOT buying soda, bottled water, etc when at work or away from home. Camelbak Better Bottles with the easy to use bite valve is convenient (no removing caps to drink), stylish, and SPILLPROOF (wow, this saved me sooo many times!!) Be sure to order extra straws and bite valves such as CamelBak Bottle Accessory 2 Bite Valves/2 Straws (Blue) or Camelbak Eddy Accessory Bite Valve (Multi-pack) - I sometimes soak mine in bleach or hydrogen peroxide to sanitize, with the extra parts I am able to continue using my Camelbak Better Bottle while they are soaking. I am so impressed with the Better Bottle I bought each of my grandkids their own Camelbak Better Bottle to take to school, the boys club, field trips, etc. The value is such when they occasionally lose their Better Bottle it's cheap and easy enough to replace as a small token at the next gift-giving holiday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body Sport Half Foam Rollers; Brand: Foam Roller; Review: Did you see the episode of Dr Oz rolling around on a dense foam roller? This is a similar model, works GREAT for helping me to deal with chronic back pain. Between this roller and the Thumper, my chronic back pain is improving enough I'm not seeing the chiropractor quite as much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Igloo Ice Cube Roller Cooler (60-Quart, Ocean Blue); Brand: Igloo; Review: We absolutely love our new Ice Cube rolling cooler!! Bought at a local box store (those blue ones) for $25-$30 it is by far the best deal around. Furthermore, the handle is on the side of the wheels so when rolling around the weight rests ON the wheels (this is very important since we both have disabilities and are not able to lift heavy items.) Pros: * GREAT VALUE * Handle is located on side of wheels - weight rests on wheels, easier to use for someone with disabilities * Recessed drain is less noticeable, less likely to become damaged * Great quality construction * large capacity - holds 90 cans with a reasonable amount of ice, that's almost 4 cases! * Width is narrower than the other style, hence easier to roll through doorways * Will readily fit into most vehicles Cons: So far we have not found any issues - maybe the lack of a latch.. yet it closes very tightly so for us that hasn't been an issue and it is a plus as it's easier to open for someone with reduced hand function (at least when there is weight inside holding it down!) Highly recommend, I will be looking to buy another if anything happens to ours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak eddy Water Bottle (Discontinued Styles); Brand: CamelBak; Review: Camelbak addressed a few reletively minor concerns from the Better Bottle to make the enhanced Eddy Bottle. We've used and loved the Better Bottle but have quickly retired them (after 5 years!) for the new Eddy bottle - it's just that good. The parts are completely interchangeable between the .75 liter and 1 liter now, including the straw tubes since the bottles are the same height. Camelbak improved the tube to be wider to allow more fluid to flow. It is also enhanced so as not to slip off which became a problem with well-used straw tubes on the Better Bottle. additionally, the bite valve is now all one molded piece so the flip part is rubber - it won't chip and is softer if it does somehow become damaged. as for *all* Camelbaks - no leaks, no spills, no drips, no fuss. We bought a pair of these for the granddaughters, they take very good care of them. we have an extra pair for them here so when they're over they can run through our home or take them in our vehicles without worries of spills and messes. I'm in love with these Camelbaks, we will definitely be ordering more in different sizes and colors. Did I mention how they have paid for themselves and saved us a small fortune while being better for the environment? We *never* stop in convenience stores for unhealthy sodas anymore! No more soda cups or water bottles going into the landfills. And they are BPA free, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak Classic Cap; Brand: CamelBak; Review: We have used the Camelbak Better Bottle for the past 5 years and recently upgraded to the Camelbak Eddy bottles for the improved design and increased water flow. Since we have used our Camelbak bottles daily for so long, we have a number older Camelbak Better Bottles that the valve stem wore out and began leaking. Now with the addition of this Classic Cap, those bottles have come out of retirement to be used as spare water bottles to refill the Eddy bottles; perfect for extended road trips or hikes or day trips to the zoo with the grandkids and again without concerns of leaks or spills. The Classic Caps fit both the Better Bottle as well as the Eddy Bottle securely and are leak proof. Thanks Camelbak, we needed these caps!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homedics PDM-100 Hip and Pocket Pedometer; Brand: Homedics; Review: Overall the Homedics pedometer is OK but it does not compare well against the Omron I've used for years. * The packaging is good, it was easy to open. * The battery was slightly tricky for me to install, it would be very difficult for anyone with vision issues (jeweler's Phillip screw head) or hand issues (was effortless for me but for someone with hand issues it will takes some struggle to hold the clip open to remove the screw then install the battery and return the tiny screw...) to install the battery. * The count seems to be running high.. but so does the Omron. I'm now wearing both pedometers and will compare counts over a longer duration. * The belt clip. I've had some issues with it not staying in place. It seems to work better with knit pants than with jeans or a belt. * After a few weeks it is holding time accurately. Overall if just a general pedometer is needed the Homedics Pedometer is reasonably priced and does what it describes, within reason. Great value!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Single Pistol Case - Secure Premium Hard Plastic Gun Cases - Easy to Lock; Brand: Premium Tactical Supply; Review: This gun case is GREAT at securing a weapon from a child or someone who doesn't have much time or strength to break into the case. I was VERY impressed with the video of the little 4year old who readily figured out how to get into the other brand of case. This case is designed so the locks cannot be opened nor the sides pried apart while a cable style lock is installed. HOWEVER, be sure to look at the back plastic hinges. The hinges are fairly thin and flimsy. Without my prying very hard the hinges feel like I could snap them with reasonable effort. Once the plastic has been exposed to many cycles of heating and cooling (say stored in a vehicle), the plastic would likely weaken further making the case even easier to break into. This case has plenty of uses and it has some limitations. I would not rely on this case as my best case for everyday storage. I would use the case when I needed to ensure the safety (mostly when the concern are children) when transporting a weapon in otherwise rather secure situations. I would not use this case visible to store my weapon in a vehicle. This area has a high prevalence of smash and grabs if they see something visible that draws interest. A pro could get into this case in very short order by either breaking the plastic hinge or cutting the hinge with a dremel type tool. Note: This gun case was sent to me for reviewing purposes. This review is an honest reflection of my experiences and viewpoint of this gun case.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omaker Q7 4 in 1 Mini 5000mah Portable Power Bank Pack External Battery Built-in Adjustable Crystal LED Highlight Torch Bicycle; Brand: Omaker; Review: As a former road warrior, I value multi-purpose tools. I found the Omaker to be a very handy tool ! It's a flash light, an external battery, an MP3 player (uses TF / MicroSD cards) AND a speaker built into one! The Omaker is a device I would definitely pack with me for treks - whether for the day or for the weekend or longer. Uses for the Omaker Q7: * Cycling * Camping * emergency lighting / power * Picnics * Search and Rescue * Trail Riding * Hiking especially near dusk * Boating * Driving * I have taken the Omaker to meetings and appointments where I needed a portable power pack for my smartphone. The ports include: * headset jack * MiniUSB in (to recharge the Q7) * standard USB out (to charge other devices or to insert a flash drive for MP3 playback - "U Drive") * TF Card slot (to play MP3s) * NOTE: TF Card is the same as MicroSD You'll see the uses are virtually unlimited. This Omaker Q7 was provided for reviewing purposes, I am genuinely pleased with the product. Note: A TF Card is the same as a MicroSD card. A U Drive is the same as a USB flash drive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydracentials Slim Grip 25oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Flip Cap Leak Proof Design- BPA Free - Eco Friendly; Brand: ; Review: I use a water bottle daily every I go and have frequently misplaced them so I've used far more water bottles than the average Jane. My usual favorite is the Camelbak. I was curious how the Hydracentials was going to perform compared to the plastic and stainless Camelbak's I've grown to love. Well, it's a no brainer, I LOVE the slim design and the grip feel of this Hydracentials water bottle! It actually fits into the cup holder on my Durango, unlike most of my Camelbaks, so it doesn't go tumbling under my feet while driving. That's a huge plus! But how does the Hydracentials hold up under extreme conditions? After a few weeks of a rambunctious hyperactive 18yo high school senior using this water bottle continuously, the top started leaking at the base of the drinking valve. I've observed the teen repeatedly opens and closes the top portion which could have contributed to earlier wear and tear than under normal use. The water bottle still functions perfectly, it just leaks "a small amount, especially if it's in my bag upside down or if it falls over." I have experienced the same water leakage on the best of the Camelbaks under extensive use so this is a design issue across multiple brands. I received this bottle for reviewing purposes, this is my honest opinion after a duration of use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goal Zero Luna LED Light; Brand: Goal Zero; Review: This WAYCOM light is BRIGHT. I'm docking a star since the light initially failed so I suspect I have an intermittent cord/plug issue and it really needs 2 very minor "upgrades" - an on/off switch with a lower power option. So a switch for off, half power, full power would be ideal. Overall it's a great light. The clamp works well, I have several uses for this light, namely for EMERGENCY POWER. Plug this led lamp into an external battery pack for camping, picnics, evening hikes, or even emergency lighting when the power goes out since it is FAR safer than burning candles. I'd definitely consider buying again, so it's a recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allen Sports Premier Hitch Mounted Bike Rack; Brand: Allen Sports; Review: This hitch mount bike carrier is nearly flawless in design. There are a few extra features that could be included or explained better (such as what to do with the long strap??) Overall this hitch is very well crafted, is easy to use and is highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Friendly Swede Silicone 7 LED Bike Light Set of Headlight and Rearlight, White and Red …; Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: These LED lights are BRIGHT. I HIGHLY recommend them for safety purposes. They do require 3 AAA batteries, EACH, which are not included. The silicone slips off easily revealing an easy to use button and a battery trap door which requires a small Phillip jewelers screwdriver to open. Honestly I found it easier to NOT replace the tiny screw, the silicone will hold the trap door closed making future battery changes far more convenient. I found it very easy to remove and reinstall the lights, the stretchy silicone will allow these lights to be mounted to a variety of surfaces and hold them on snugly. These lights were supplied for reviewing purposes - I highly recommend using a light at night for safety purposes, these bike lights will definitely get noticed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Friendly Swede DIY Paracord Kit - With 3 X Cords; Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: The Friendly Swede has come through again. Have you seen those kids and survivalists wearing the paracord bracelets? They're the new rage and they're more useful than the standard embroidered friendship bracelets. The Friendly Swede Premium set includes 3 paracords (12 feet each), along with several shackles, buckles, carabiner, firestarter, etc. The instructions were easy to follow. The instructions mention going to The Friendly Swede website for further paracord instructions, but as of the writing of this review The Friendly Swede website states "under construction". I was a bit disappointed, I was hoping to find directions to make more cool and useful bracelets. So I checked out the facebook page - not much better, there was some activity, a few posts a month, but nothing about the cool things to do with paracord nor the competitions mentioned on the package. Overall the Premium Paracord Kit is an AWESOME set. I took it with me to a pub one evening to fiddle with while I was awaiting my dinner. Several regulars joined in the conversation of the usefulness of paracord. Overall the quality is good. This set was provided for reviewing purposes, overall I'm very satisfied. I just with the website and the social media sites had been functional with more details (since they were mentioned as providing more fun things (and competitions?!) to do with paracords...).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Friendly Swede Microfiber Towels for Sports, Travel, Swim, Hiking and Camping, 2-pack, Ultralight and Quick Drying Towels; Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: I am a former road warrior who spent literally 6 months in the same hotel room and months and months on the road, sometimes I bounced from one community to the next, night after night, sometimes I was stuck figuring out how to make the same dreary hotel room more comfortable. Anyway, when packing, space is an absolute premium (as is weight for us who face serious physical disabilities). I love love lover love this yoga towel!! I have the 24x68 inch size, so it's about the width of my bath towel and a bit longer. I LOVE THIS TOWEL ! Microfiber means SOFT, dries FAST and is super super absorbent. The "dries fast" helps to cut down on germs, smell and other issues. I received this set for reviewing purposes, but they have quickly become my number 1 used home and gym towels! The package insert states: do NOT use bleach or fabric softener (this is true of all microfiber..). Do not wash towels with cotton garments (again true of microfiber). Air dry where possible. Wash separately for the first 3 or 4 washes as colors may bleed. Yep - those are all common requirements of microfiber, but they are definitely ever so much worth the slightly elevated cost compared to the many positive benefits of microfiber materials.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Friendly Swede No Tie Shoelaces (5 Pairs); Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: I've spent a number of years being a caretaker for others, one of the biggest fears is for those who are less nimble to trip over their shoe laces. I have a family member whom I love and adore, but he's often tripping over his loosened shoe lace (doesn't help he also has hand issues, doesn't always get those shoe laces snug...) Anyay, the Friendly Swede Lace Locks has all but eliminated that concern. Now once I retreat our tub with the slip doctor tub treatment (it's been 2.5 years) then hopefully our risk for falls will greatly diminish now! The Lace Locks are quality made, I had no idea they would be so easy to use!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Friendly Swede Microfiber Towels for Sports, Travel, Swim, Hiking and Camping, 2-pack, Ultralight and Quick Drying Towels; Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: I am a former road warrior who spent literally 6 months in the same hotel room and months and months on the road, sometimes I bounced from one community to the next, night after night, sometimes I was stuck figuring out how to make the same dreary hotel room more comfortable. Anyway, when packing, space is an absolute premium (as is weight for us who face serious physical disabilities). I love love lover love this yoga towel!! I have the 24x68 inch size, so it's about the width of my bath towel and a bit longer. I LOVE THIS TOWEL ! Microfiber means SOFT, dries FAST and is super super absorbent. The "dries fast" helps to cut down on germs, smell and other issues. I received this set for reviewing purposes, but they have quickly become my number 1 used home and gym towels! The package insert states: do NOT use bleach or fabric softener (this is true of all microfiber..). Do not wash towels with cotton garments (again true of microfiber). Air dry where possible. Wash separately for the first 3 or 4 washes as colors may bleed. Yep - those are all common requirements of microfiber, but they are definitely ever so much worth the slightly elevated cost compared to the many positive benefits of microfiber materials.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga[Addict]™ Yoga Blocks 2 Pack and Strap Set Combo (4" x 6" x 9" Large Foam Yoga Blocks and; Brand: YogaAddict; Review: I am VERY pleased with the Yoga blocks and the D ring strap from YogaAddict. They were a perfect addition to my fitness supplies as I am trying to increase my flexibility as I regain my health. I've used several yoga straps, but the D ring strap was useful for more purposes including my home-based physical therapy program. The set was supplied for reviewing purposes, the quality is the same or better than most of the yoga supplies I've seen sold in the local common box stores.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bespolitan Premium Latex Resistance Exercise Band Set (11-Piece), 48-Inch; Brand: BESPOLITAN INC.; Review: We own the complete set (and then some) of the TNT bands. They are cumbersome and so difficult to remove from the handles that we bought a set of handles for each band, now the whole set fills a large drawer. Not convenient at all. We both really like the Bespolitan bands, they are far more convenient to use and take up a fraction of the space. The Bespolitan bands are also a fraction of the price tag as compared to the TNT bands, as well. UPDATE: The Bespolitan bands do NOT fit on the Bionic Body Exercise Bar, Black - the clasps on the Bespolitan bands are too tiny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Wisdom Orange Oil Concentrate; Brand: Nature's Wisdom; Review: I bought the orange oil to repel a large quantity of spiders who have taken up roost on our front porch. Mixed up as 2 oz in a gallon of water, along with a few squirts of dawn, it makes a GREAT siding cleaner and helps to repel those notorious spiders at the same time. The same mixture also works great for cleaning dog crates periodically to help remove the inevitable grunginess that occasionally builds up from the natural oils in the dog's coats - you know that grungy slimy coating inside the crates, just spray thoroughly then hose out, if done often enough a scrub brush isn't needed. I highly recommend Orange Oil for homemade natural cleaning products, it has MANY uses and smells GREAT! BTW, another simple recipe I use is 5 cups water, 5 cups white vinegar, 2 parts vodka, and a few drops of orange oil - makes a great multi-surface cleaner with a terrific scent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YogaAddict Men Yoga Shorts, Comfortable Pants, For Any Yoga, Pilates, Outdoor; Brand: YogaAddict; Review: The YogaAddict yoga shorts are comfortable and stylish enough for both men and women (ladies just order a size smaller). The yoga shorts fit just below the knee (for someone 6' tall) so they are somewhat shorter than some capris. They are super comfortable and ideal for yoga, working out - or a day at the beach! They fit snugly so won't slide around without being too snug. I'd love to see these offered in more colors in the same comfortable material. Customer service has been very responsive to emails. I initially received 1 pair of these shorts free of charge for reviewing purposes. Update February 2015: I absolutely love these shorts so much that after 5 or 6 months I've bought and paid for 2 more pair. The first pair have held up well to repeated usage and washing! They have remained true to size, the color has not faded and they still look brand new. Love it! So far I have truly loved everything I've tried from YogaAddict!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bionic Body Workout Bar for Power Lifting Strength Training Home Gym and Cardio Exercise; Brand: Bionic Body; Review: The Bionic Body Exercise Bar is STURDY with GREAT workmanship. This brand is a MUCH better value overall and far easier to use than the more expensive TNT Lifebands - this bar will NOT work with the TNT brand band, nor the Bespolitan bands - the Bespolitan bands have very flimsy clasps that I would not trust to use in most workouts anyway. I recommend using the Bionic bands with this bar, if you haven't already purchased different bands. Overall I am very impressed. It's far heavier than I had presumed and the construction is quality. I appreciate the fact it easily unscrews in the middle without tools, yet has a long enough thread there's no danger of it coming apart unintentionally. 5 stars for a great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gonex Ultralight Handy Travel Backpack,Water Resistant Packable Backpack Daypack Lightweight Foldable Camping Outdoor Travel Cycling School Backpacking 20 Liters 8; Brand: Gonex; Review: This lightweight backpack is perfect for packing a lunch for 2 including water bottles for a couple to use for a day at the zoo or park, or for taking along to a fair or flea market to help keep those small purchases together in an easy to carry bag. This backpack folds down into itself, perfect for taking along on that cruise for day trips. Lightweight. Convenient. Portable. I love it! Black is perfect for both genders, yet it is available in a variety of colors. This backpack was supplied free for reviewing purposes, I am genuinely satisfied with it for the intended uses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arachnid Touch Pad Dart Scorer; Brand: Arachnid; Review: The Arachnid 4 player touch pad dart scorer in reality is an 8 person dart scorer (extra bonus!) It's perfect for keeping score of dart games, I never took the time to figure out the convoluted scoring system. The Arachnid takes all the mess and fuss out of scoring, even for rather novice players. So far we're thrilled though we'll see how it ranks after I shoot a few rounds of darts with more experienced friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Sports Water Bottle - 18oz Small - Eco Friendly & BPA-Free Plastic - For Running, Gym,; Brand: Embrava; Review: I've recently began making daily nutrition shakes, both Vega One and Garden of Life. This water bottle is perfect for this use! There is no straw to grow mold or harbor bacteria. Very easy to rince, no nasty mouthpieces to remove to wash. The cap seals perfectly without leaks, while popping open at the press of a button. The Embrava water bottle is BPA free and made of a softer plastic so it's less likely to meet it's demise if dropped. This water bottle holds hot or cold beverages from -4F to 204F. I really like the attached carrying strap! The water bottle was provided free of charge for reviewing purposes. I'm honestly satisfied with the water bottle to the point I may seek out more when it's time to retire my Camelback water bottles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MONTANA DECOY Spring Fling; Brand: MONTANA DECOY; Review: From any distance at all this decoy is surprisingly life-like! So much so I noticed the neighbors slowed down and watched the decoy as they drove past! The cloth is like an outdoor canvass, it will hold up well for repeated use. The packaging is resealable so save it to store the decoy when not in use. It sets up literally within a few seconds and it folds back up in not much more. VERY convenient!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dual Motor Full Body Vibration Plate Exercise Fitness Machine, Portable, 1500W; Brand: WP Fitness; Review: I suffer from lymphedema and lipedema due to complications of May Thurner Syndrome. I chose this machine over the others since it has both pivotal and linear movements with individual controls and it has a top weight limit of 440 pounds so it's likely to be more heavy duty for extensive usage (I have had over 2 decades with lymphedema, it isn't going to magically go away anytime soon). I love having access to the remote control though at times I think it should have sturdy rails so I use it near a wall. The instruction booklet says to start with not more than 10 minutes at a time, on a low setting, not more than 3 times a day, and build up. I have chronic issues so I'm not yet anywhere near using it 10 minutes at a time, and I believe in baby steps to avoid causing new problems. Because I have a serious chronic condition, my protocol is beginning something like this: Day 1 - 1st time 3 minutes, level 3, level 3 - 2nd time 4 minutes, level 4, level 4 - 3rd time 4 minutes level 5, level 5 Day 2 - 5 minutes, level 6, level 6 - 2nd time 5 minutes level 7 level 7 - 3rd time 5 minutes level 8 level 8 - 4th time 5 minutes level 9 level 9 Day 3 - 5 minutes level 10 level 10 - 2nd time 6 minutes level 10 level 10 - 3rd time 6 minutes level 11 level 11 - 4th time 7 minutes level 9 level 9 ... and around this level my legs started getting really itchy - again I have a chronic problem, the itchiness is probably toxins getting stirred up, or healing beginning to commence. With each passing day I will be continuing upward either adding an extra minute or increasing the level, as appropriate, within the constraints of the itchiness. If it gets too itchy or if I'm having a bad day then I'll back down a bit for a few sessions. The important part to remember is baby steps... each day and each session progressively increasing in small increments untilI get to higher levels at longer durations. Eventually I'll back down to 2 times a day, most likely. So far so good.... I'll update as my experience and situation progresses. If in doubt, I'd rather go more sessions per day with shorter durations for each so not to overburden my lymphatic system all at once. Update: so far my legs seem to be tolerating this well. Having a table or wall nearby is definitely helpful. Use caution when turning off the device, my legs feel like Jell-O now that I'm getting to higher levels with longer minutes. I am going to slow my progression upwards to allow my legs to adapt to this new activity. December 2015 update: We still love this vibration plate. I'm not using it as much as I should, but overall I am very satisfied. It's always worked perfectly, no issues at all. My; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain House Cinnamon Apples; Brand: Mountain House; Review: I love freeze dried foods and they are great to have on hand for emergencies as well as natural disasters. The flavor of the Cinnamon Apples is excellent, they are easy to reconstitute or can be eaten directly from the resealable can. This can is the size of the large industrial vegetables but it's extremely light weight due to being dehydrated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OutfitterPro Ceramic Knife Folding (3 inch); Brand: ; Review: This ceramic knife is PERFECT for opening mail and packages. We get so much many and so many packages here that in the nice weather we prefer to sit on our porch to enjoy the weather while doing these tasks. I love this ceramic knife for this purpose. I can leave it outside in our deck box without any concern at all of rust or corrosion affecting the blade. I use a couple camphor tablets to help protect the screw as well as other tools inside the deck box. The blade is NOT crazy sharp, I was a bit disappointed in that regards but it stays perfectly sharp despite plowing through a huge stack of boxes this weekend. All in all I really like this knife. It would be 5 stars if it came apart for cleaning, was more useful in the kitchen and had a way to replace the screw when or if it rusts. This knife was supplied free of charge for reviewing purposes. 4 stars until a few minor changes are implemented.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Life Ideas Gym Cooling Towels for Neck for Athletes; Brand: Perfect Life Ideas; Review: Basically this cooling towel is a yoga towel sized microfiber cloth that's IDEAL to dampen then wear it around the neck to cool off on hot summer days, to cool a fever or to wipe away sweat during a workout. I love this towel so much I'm considering getting one for my brother who mows my yard to help him stay cooler on these hot n humid midwest summer days. I simply hand wash the towel with a bit of Dawn, air dry (It'll be stiff, this isn't a problem) then it's ready to go when I need it. I keep it hanging out of the way in our bathroom so it's ready to dampen down before going outside. Supplied for reviewing purposes, this is a great way to stay cooler. It reminds me of the "polar wraps" of the 90s, but those had to be soaked in COLD water for the pellets to expand to hold water, then they left me drenched, too. This cooling towel is a big improvement!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solo Stove Campfire & 2 Pot Set Combo: 4+ Person Wood Burning Camping Stove. Outdoor Kitchen Kit for Backpacking,; Brand: Solo Stove; Review: I can't sing the praises for this rocket stove type camp stove. It works on SMALL branches, twigs, leaves, pine needles and more. Much more. Have cardboard? In a disaster there are usually PLENTY of things to burn. Whether you are camping for enjoyment or sheltering in place out of desperation, this stove can't be beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extra Large Picnic & Outdoor Beach Blanket with Water-Resistant Backing - Red 60 x 80 inches; Brand: Pratico Outdoors; Review: I have been looking high and low for a simple blanket to use when taking my dogs to the conservation area for some sun and fresh air. I finally selected this blanket for using on the beach, too. I love it, great blanket! Waterproof. Foldable to 10x16 inches. Easy carry handle. Large at 60x80 inches. It's a "polar fleece foldable picnic blanket" per the label. Designed in the US, made in China. Website for customer service is practicogoods. Overally I really like this blanket, it held up well to the beach and my dogs. It's a GREAT blanket to leave in my SUV for daily use, too, such as a somewhat cargo liner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iMarky Super Bright 30 LED Lantern Camping Lantern, Suitable For: Home, Outdoor Hiking, Camping, Emergency, Hurricanes, Outages - green; Brand: iMarky; Review: Our power goes out a bit too often for our preference, often at night. We used to use candles but I learned that the chemicals being burned weren't good for our lungs. And years ago I was with friends when the dresser caught on fire from burning candle so I've been leary to leave flames in my house. However my husband is disabled so he desperately needs light available with or without power outages. The iMarky LED Lantern is BRIGHT. So bright there's no way to count the LEDs. To turn on, just pull the unit up from it's compact storage. To turn off, just return to it's compact storage. Uses 3 AA batteries, not included. I'm happy to see this is a STANDARD SIZE, not some special odd battery that I need to add to my home stockpile. The hanging brackets fold down easily, too. This iMarky lantern was provided free of charge for reviewing purposes. I am genuinely satisfied, though I still cannot see due to HOW BRIGHT this lantern is - it's IDEAL for emergency or disaster preparations, picnics, camping, evenings by the bonfire and MUCH more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LifeStraw Mission Water Purification System, High-Volume Gravity-Fed Purifier for Camping and Emergency Preparedness; Brand: LifeStraw; Review: I have a background in large scale special events attended by millions, Search and Rescue (SAR) as well as Emergency Management including Disaster Planning and Response over the past 30 years. I spent almost a decade criss-crossing the US responding to a number of major disaster declarations. The LifeStraw Mission - along with Iodine which is for more than just purifying water - is something I recommend to include in any disaster planning. Bottom line, we can live a couple weeks without food but only a few days without good quality water. The LifeStraw surpassed my expectations for both quality and for durability while being appropriately packaged to conserve space until needed. The bonus is the LifeStraw can be used for camping as well so it has multi purposes to add to the camping / emergency supplies. We keep our camping and emergency supplies together so items are rotated, reviewed and ready to go on a moments notice. The LifeStraw Mission was provided free of charge for reviewing purposes; these are my honest thoughts on the LifeStraw.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kootek LED Safety Light Red Flashing with Free Clip on Straps Sport Running Warning Strobe Tail Lights for Dog; Brand: Kootek; Review: These red flashing LED lights are PERFECT to attach to a dog's harness, leash or collar when walking at night. When I was training in K9 SAR, we attached flashing LEDs on the dog's harness so we would be able to determine the dog's location in the woods at night. These particular lights are durable enough to be bumped around in the woods so they'd be perfect for walking in the suburban or urban setting, too. These flashing LED lights were supplied free of charge for reviewing purposes, they are genuinely great flashing lights that will increase the safety when out at night, whether it be on a Search and Rescue mission, walking the dog, cycling, riding on a motorcycle or otherwise needing better visibility so others can see you in the dark.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vitalius Men’s Silicone Wedding Ring Bands – 3 Ring Pack – Black, Grey, Yellow - 8.4mm Wide (2mm Thick); Brand: Vitalius; Review: My husband and I both have a background in electronics and technology, particularly ham radio and computers. When working with electricity it is not wise to wear metal things on your fingers or hands, it's a great way to get injured - or worse. I've also trained big dogs for many years - accidents happen with leashes and 95 pound dogs suddenly intent on charging at the bad guy. On more than one occasion I've had my skin pinched between the leash and my wedding band - OUCH. That hurt! It could have been more serious, especially with an infection. I've also worked in disaster situations, places that I just wouldn't want to be late at night, alone, or in the woods, alone, and wearing my diamond set of rings. In fact, it's become so common for so many years it wasn't a safe thing to wear my rings they've been put up for safe-keeping. I'd LOVE to have a set like this designed for women! So, back to the set for men, my husband is in the same boat, PLUS he's lost quite a bit of weight so his ring is now very loose on him - loose enough that he'd lose it if he wore it. So again, this set would be GREAT for him until we can get his ring resized, and it would remain a good thing for typical days of tinkering with electronics. Sooo... I want to love this set. I love the variety of colors and my husband was quite pleased. HOWEVER... The sizing has an issue. He's normally a size 12 but he's lost so much weight that he'd be a size 11 now - or smaller. So we ordered an 11. Nope. The rings that arrived may be about a size 9. The packaging isn't labeled with a size, so I can't tell if it's a mispackaging issue or Amazon sent us the wrong size issue. Either way, he can't wear a ring that's at least 2 sizes too small and gets stuck above the finger joint. If you are a size 8 or 9, this is probably a great ring set at a GREAT value. If you are a larger size, I'd read the other reviews closely on the larger sizes to see if they also experience sizing issues, or not. I received this ring set free of charge for reviewing purposes. I'm overall pleased - if it was the right size. My husband really liked the rings and agreed it's a great idea especially for someone like him with both an electronics background as well as a public safety background so just pay close attention to sizing in the reviews, you may need to order a size, or two, or three, larger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ProForm Hybrid Trainer; Brand: ProForm; Review: We bought the Proform Hybrid Elliptical Trainer locally for home based physical therapy - this is an EXCEPTIONAL machine. The hybrid trainer is an elliptical trainer and recumbent bike, all in one and rated to 350 pounds for lasting durability. From the bike mode to the elliptical mode - just lift then fold down each step, move the control module up and tighten, you're ready to go in elliptical mode. To return to the bike mode just left up each step, click in place, and lower the control board - it really is that easy! My husband needs the bike portion, I prefer the elliptical portion so we switch back and forth daily - sometimes several times daily. No big deal since it's so easy. He's partially paralyzed yet he can easily convert the Hybrid so most anyone who can actually get on and USE the hybrid without assistance will be able to convert the hybrid themselves. He likes the price, I like the space saving aspect having both as one - either one would have cost us more, this way we have both features and saved money, too! We're both motivated enough to use this hybrid trainer as is so we initially didn't set up the tablet connectivity. Just install the iFit app on an older tablet, sync to the Hybrid and you're ready to go. I eventually installed iFit on my tablet and set up the account ($99/year) on my laptop and set up a local route through our community. The iFit app looks awesome but I failed to notice our older tablet didn't have Bluetooth so it's pointless without connecting. A newer tablet will work juts fine. No worries, I just put on some great music or pop a video onto the TV and go for a whirl without the iFit app nor tablet connected. I noticed our left foot pedal wasn't tight from the factoring and was clicking. Our friend who assembled adjusted, it's smooth as silk now. GREAT machine for routine home use for the average middle aged or older couple. I was concerned about stability as an elliptical but it's a very high quality well-built machine, my concerns were unfounded! Overall - HIGHLY RECOMMEND - we're absolutely satisfied with this purchase. Tip - always practice baby steps. For example, I began with 4 times a day, but only a few minutes as my benchmark, NOT to the point of fatigue nor exhaustion. The next time on the hybrid I went a minute longer, then 2 minutes and 3 minutes longer for the 4th time the first day. (so maybe 3 minutes, then 4 minutes, 5 minutes then 6 minutes on Day 1. The point is NOT to be fatigued but to get used to using this hybrid several times daily.) Day 2 I upped the resistance a tad then went for 4, 5, 6 and 7 minutes. I also strove for a slightly faster speed. As I build up I'll only adjust one variable at a time or several variables in very small amounts - duration,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Withings Pulse | Ox Tracker, Blue; Brand: Withings; Review: The Withings Pulse Ox is a great gadget - in theory. If it worked completely as advertised it would be a 5 star product. I have another pulse oximeter that I used simultaneously, I just don't feel the Pulse Ox was completely on target... if I'm going to use a test device, I need to trust it's accuracy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VSSL Supplies, Silver; Brand: VSSL; Review: I first saw this VSSL outdoor utility tool on Kickstarter awhile back, I immediately thought this was a really cool idea. This small compact tool is like the swiss army knife for survival. It's PERFECT for weekend warriors and those who venture out but don't want to pack a ton of gear. With all the versatile tools it's PERFECT for campers, hikers, hunters, nature photographers, SAR teams, weekend naturalists and more. No this tool is not going to be everything the modern urban citizen will need for a week long camp, but for those who don't want to carry a big pack, this tool can be handy to store a wide array of items necessary when a survival situation comes up. This outdoor utility tool set was supplied free of charge for reviewing purposes. I see a few things that could have been added (such as a first aid kit - maybe VSSL will release a similar type of first aid kit in the future?) otherwise, this set is very comprehensive for basic survival in an emergency. I've personally been in many disaster areas and recommend thinking about carrying something like this in the glove box and in the go kit. I suggest to the manufacturer to look at a bit of a more permanent label - maybe engrave the contents into each container's lid. NOTE: As a former member of a SAR team, it's my recommendation to become REALLY familiar with everything contained within, to pack a first aid kit and to get printed maps of the area(s) that you plan to be in - and leave information with loved ones of where you plan to be and when you are expected to return. This way when you are overdue your loved ones can contact the authorities to begin searching, if necessary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Newcomdigi Military Folding Shovel,Tactical Military Shovel,Multifunctional Shovel,for Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Gardening; Brand: NEWCOMDIGI; Review: For a moderately priced folding shovel, this one fits the bill. The shovel once attached is reasonably sturdy. It's not military grade so don't expect that level otherwise it's reasonable for a weekend camper or to keep in an emergency among supplies. I like this one to dig ashes out of my firepit and transfer them to a bucket to carry to the garden. Nothing it packed in solid so it works perfectly without getting out the big garden shovels. This folding shovel was provided free of charge for reviewing purposes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Camping Instant Signal Mountain Tent; Brand: Coleman; Review: Compared to those impossible to set up tents of the past, this tent is really easy to set up - even for a middle-aged woman with physical impairments. Due to wind and rains threatening I set this tent up inside our garage. The tent stakes are concerning at best, I'm definitely seeking sturdier stakes. Overall durability is questionable especially if the tent may snag on rocks or twigs. The zipper the stakes, it all suggests the tent wasn't designed for passing to tge next generation. 8 people? Maybe a couple with 6 adolescents who get along really well! Otherwise maybe 4 very close adults, in my opinion. I'm concerned how I'm going to get it back in the case - good thing the case expands! It's ok but I'm disappointed it could have been built a bit sturdier.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shopsimple 16 in 1 Multi-Function Bicycle Bike Mechanic Repair Tool Kit; Brand: Shopsimple; Review: To be quite honest, this is an ok tool set but I'm sure there are better models available. It's INVALUABLE to have something like this for bike repairs in the field, however the sockets do not stay attached to the shaft, the allen wrenches have to be wrenched apart, etc. Someone needed to do a bit better of a design on this tool set, then it would be worth easily double or triple the cost. This tool was provided free of charge for reviewing purposes, it's okay, but it needs a few design improvements.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LED Tactical Flashlight,Wophain Super Bright 800 Lumens CREE XML T6 LED Outdoor Handheld Flashlight Adjustable Focus Zoom Flashlight With 5; Brand: Wophain; Review: The LED Tactical 18650 flashlight was provided free of charge for reviewing purposes. My genuine experience is overall the led flashlight works exactly as indicated, the LEDs being much much brighter, far more durable and remarkably longer life than incandescent flashlights powered by 3 AAA batteries of the past. Small, compact, lightweight, yet totally durable! Though not supplied with the flashlight, it will run even longer on a single rechargeable 18650 battery as well. (Batteries sold separately, don't forget the charger!) Overall 5 stars - excellent flashlight for car, truck, home, boat, bonfires, camping, hiking, SAR, public safety, emergency response, astronomers, night photographers, dog walking, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colosseum Mens Tearaway Athletic Pants (Black/White); Brand: Colosseum; Review: I bought these pants for my husband when he unfortunately needed snap pants for physical therapy. They did not work as intended for our situation because they'd come unsnapped when we tried to assist him despite using a gait belt (or in many cases TWO different style gait belts...) The quality is superb, he loved the look and feel of the pants. They held up well for several washings as we used these pants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Nautical Nonsense / Sponge Buddies (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Tide and Seek (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Sea Stories (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Lost at Sea (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bullitt (1968); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and Lucia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best of The Muppet Show: Steve Martin / Carol Burnett / Gilda Radner (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Times: Season 1 (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Medallion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of The Muppet Show: Mark Hamill / Paul Simon / Raquel Welch (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Planet: Seas of Life: Open Ocean - The Deep (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thunderbirds (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Future is Wild (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Seascape Capers (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Project Gemini: A Bold Leap Forward (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pilot's Wife (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three's Company: Season 1 (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Happening!!: Season 1 (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glass House (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For All Mankind (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Hustle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Progresso Soup, Vegetable Classics, Lentil Soup, 19 oz Can; Brand: Progresso; Review: A STAPLE IN MY HOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muir Glen Canned Tomatoes, Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Basil, No Sugar Added, 28 Ounce Can; Brand: Muir Glen; Review: ALL YOU NEED FOR PASTA IS A GOOD CNNED TOMATO FOR YOUR GRAVY. CONSUMER REPORTS SAID THAT YEARS AGO WHEN REVIEWING TOMATO SAUCES. I used to switch back and forth between bottles and cans. Now I only use these cans and my quests love my ravioli when served with this flavorful topper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: POWERADE ZERO, Zero Calorie Electrolyte Enhanced Sports Drinks, Fruit Punch, 20 fl oz, 8 Pack; Brand: Powerade; Review: Only 4 stars so you buy something else and I know it will be in stock when I reorder.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dove Body Wash, Sensitive Skin Pump 34 oz; Brand: DOVE BODY WASH; Review: Especially in winter, be good to your skin. Use Dove.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planters Deluxe Whole Cashew Nuts, Lightly Salted, 18.25 Ounces; Brand: Planters; Review: ONLY 4 STARS BECAUSE I NEED TO PACE MYSELF WITH THESE.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: POWERADE ZERO, Zero Calorie Electrolyte Enhanced Sports Drinks, Grape, 20 fl oz, 8 Pack; Brand: Powerade; Review: Only gets 4 stars from me, please buy something else, I want this in stock when I need it. Grape is one of the three Powerade zero offers. I try never to run out. If you buy too many, that might happen. Don't make me unhappy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: POWERADE ZERO, Zero Calorie Electrolyte Enhanced Sports Drinks, Mixed Berry, 20 fl oz, 8 Pack; Brand: Powerade; Review: Only gets 4 stars from me, please buy something else, I want this in stock when I need it. Mixed Berry os my favorite of the three Powerade zero offers. I try never to run out. If you buy too many, that might happen. Don't make me unhappy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Progresso Soup, Vegetable Classics, Split Pea Soup, 19 oz Can; Brand: Progresso; Review: A HOME WITH A BARE CUPBOARD ISN'T WELL TENDED. START HERE THEN ALL THE OTHER STAPLES FOR LIVING.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Prime_Pantry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Band; Brand: The Band; Review: With Rick Danko's passing, 2 of the 3 great Band vocalists are gone. For my money, no other rock group had as many excellent singers. Their first 3 albums are each perfect, but this is the ultimate. One great song after another. You might say The Beatles did that too and I would agree, but this was the first album that felt like a good novel to me. Several songs tell stories--like Dixie, Unfaithful Servant, King Harvest--that stick with you. Musicianship is outstanding, too--especially Garth Hudson's keyboards. I know it's just another 5 star review on Amazon, but there's a good reason for this rating. Just listen. Thanks for the pleasure, Rick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Band,Band,Audio Fidelity,Pop,Rock,Pop/Rock Music,24 Karat Gold Disc,Rock/Pop" />; Brand: The Band; Review: With Rick Danko's passing, 2 of the 3 great Band vocalists are gone. For my money, no other rock group had as many excellent singers. Their first 3 albums are each perfect, but this is the ultimate. One great song after another. You might say The Beatles did that too and I would agree, but this was the first album that felt like a good novel to me. Several songs tell stories--like Dixie, Unfaithful Servant, King Harvest--that stick with you. Musicianship is outstanding, too--especially Garth Hudson's keyboards. I know it's just another 5 star review on Amazon, but there's a good reason for this rating. Just listen. Thanks for the pleasure, Rick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moby Grape; Brand: Moby Grape; Review: This was big news back in '67. Probably my first exposure to hype--These guys were sold as the American Beatles and couldn't help but come up short. I remember a Columbia ad for the album, boasting that every cut would be released as a single. Fact is, just about every tune was good enough to deserve big airplay. But it flopped. Well, for once I was happy to buy into the hype--Moby Grape sounds as great now as it did when I parted with 3.98 of my allowance back in the summer of 67. Now I play the 2-disc compilation which contains the whole album as well as some other pretty good tunes. Think that's out of print, but if you get this, you're definitely getting the best of Grape. Don't miss one of the top 10 albums of the 60's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reveal; Brand: R.E.M.; Review: "Undercover of the Night", "The Secret Life Of Plants", "Human Touch" & "Lucky Town", "Around The World In A Day", "Tales Of Topographic Oceans". Have you been burned by superstar acts indulging their egos and too bored to live up to their previous work? I could name a hundred more albums that litter the Amazon Marketplace and go for a buck in garage sales everywhere. This is such an album. The last time R.E.M. put out an album with only 4 good songs, it was their debut "Chronic Town". It had 4 songs total. On "Reveal", we have "Imitation Of Life" "I'll Take The Rain", "I've Been High" and "She Just Wants" on the good side. The rest are devoid of melody and message to these ears. Maybe it's harsh to say this is an ego-driven album, but I can't believe they feel this represents growth. It sounds like 'product", and R.E.M. never started out that way. The "Up" album took a while to kick in--when it did it became one of their top 5 for me. I've waited for "Reveal" to do the same. Not gonna happen. Hope this is just a bump in the road. There is hope. Look at Dylan after "Self Portrait".; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry; Brand: Harry Nilsson; Review: Besides his incredible voice, what I always loved about Nilsson was the sense of wonder he expressed in most of his songs. Even his early album covers had a childlike quality--until adulthood hit with Schmilsson. Several titles on this album show the innocent world Harry often evoked--"The Puppy Song", "Mother Nature's Son", "Simon Smith". You got the sense he wanted to hold on to his childhood for awhile longer. Listening now takes me back to the late 60's, when I was trying to hold on to my own childhood. It's nice to hear it now. This is one of his best albums--no major hits, just very good songwriting from Harry and well-chosen covers of Beatles and Randy Newman. Most Nilsson albums were very short, though--and I'd suggest you invest in the import instead, which pairs "Harry" with "Nilsson Sings Newman"--my favorite of his albums. NSN features 10 great Newman songs and is perfect for those who appreciate Randy's wit (but maybe not his voice). NSN was chosen as 1970 Album Of The Year by Stereo Review. Plus the import has 2 good bonus tracks never before released. It's a shame Harry Nilsson didn't leave us with more, but let's savor his talent and his love of great songs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skyscraper National Park; Brand: Hayden; Review: Reminds me very much of the first American Music Club album: excellent songwriting, seemingly unpolished production that actually drips with "atmosphere", made for late night listening, singer sounds slightly haunted, etc. You could do a lot worse with $$$ than pick this up. Although I've only had it for a few days, I think this is an album that will wear well. Hayden throws in some sounds you wouldn't expect to hear in a bedroom recording, such as the string quartet that finishes "Bass Song", or the sombre horns of "Lullaby". And his lyrics can be unexpected as well: "I was only looking for sex, and I think you knew". He seems not to care if he sounds clever or says "the right thing", which earns him points in my book. You won't hear him on the radio, but if you get this, you may not listen to the radio for awhile.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lowedges; Brand: Richard Hawley; Review: At last, a disc to stick in between the Nick Lowe "crooner" trilogy (Impossible Bird, Dig My Mood, The Convincer). Like Lowe, Hawley writes strong material and sings it in a warm, trustworthy voice perfect for 3 a.m. Also like Lowe, he has his hard rocking period behind him for the moment (a former member of Pulp) but now sounds like a man who has come to terms with himself. So, you'll find several touching love songs, along with a tribute to the pleasures of riding his motorcycle (see it on the cover). No cool poses, just the truth as he sees it. Nothing fancy in the way of instrumentation either--everything serves a purpose, and the playing is as warm as the vocals (Hawley is also an outstanding guitarist). In these cheesy American Idol days, let's celebrate honesty and real talent where we can find them. Lowedges is a great place to start--one of the 3 best albums I've heard this year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Villa Afrikana Guest Suites; City: Knysna Western Cape; Review: My wife and I arrived at Villa Afrikana on Sunday late afternoon, after a drive from Port Elizabeth. We were immediately blown away by the design of the Villa, and the services rendered to us! As it was my wife's birthday, we were given a complimentary upgrade to the Suite on the highest level! Our rented car was also given a nice scrub to remove the grimes that were on the car body from the drive :) In the Suite, we had the best view over the lagoon, and were able to enjoy our glasses of white wine and strawberries coated with chocolates! Before we go to bed, we indicated our breakfast choices and hung the note outside our door. The next morning, our delicious sumptuous breakfast was brought to our room! The Villa is truly deserving of its 5 stars rating, and due to our itinerary, we could only stay 1 night, but we do recommend a minimum 2 nights stay to enjoy the full hospitality by Villa Afrikana!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Bali Seminyak; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: It's been slightly 3 years since I last came back to bali. And I noticed how much things have changed in the Island of Gods! First of all, the airport is new and modern with lots of shopping opportunities in the transit area. But the not so good thing is, I realized there are a lot more cars than last time! The cab drove us thru this tunnel of trees planted by W, and We were wowed by the design of the W Hotel upon arrival at the main lobby area. The staff are really friendly and could remember us by names! House music welcomed us into our ocean view suite, with a nice aroma in the air. Sadly due to bad weather, we could not enjoy the sun and the pools. But the sumptuous breakfast in the morning make up for our disappointment. Woobar looked chic and cool, with popular DJ Cassie playing on saturday night. You could also chill with friends with some drinks and try the social shisha which we thought was a cool concept! All in all, we loved our time here in the W, so much that we may come back again to have our wedding here in the future. Thanks for the hospitality rendered to us, W team :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locanda Le Piazze; City: Castellina In Chianti Tuscany; Review: While my wife and I were planning for our honeymoon, we wanted to include a short road trip to Castellina. So we made a decision for a 2 night stay in Locanda Le Piazze. It was a decision that we never regretted! The 1-hour drive was truly breath-taking and scenic from Florence Airport! Initially we thought that we will not be able to find our way, but the GPS code provided in our confirmation booking guided us to the right spot. The team in Locanda Le Piazze is so friendly and their cheerful personality make us so comfortable during our stay. Claudia was also really kind to give us a bottle of Prosecco to congratulate us for our honeymoon =) We took a walk around, and took in the breathtaking view of the vineyards. And because there was minimal light pollution around, we could see so many stars in the sky! (i think i even saw 1 shooting star!) There is a also a nice pool overlooking the vineyards too, but because of the cold weather, we did not jump in for a swim. Over the next 2 days, we drove around the Chianti region and visited vineyards, did wine-tasting, had dinner in Castellina and always come back to homely Locanda Le Piazze. If you are a dog lover, you will also be able to befriend the 3 dogs who live in Locanda too. They are really cute and we took quite a number of photos and videos of them! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and our time in Chianti, especially sipping Chianti Classico wines and scenic hill drives. We will return if we have a chance to come back here again! Ciao!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COMO Point Yamu Phuket; City: Pa Khlok Thalang District Phuket; Review: This is my second visit to Point Yamu by Como and I am still enjoying every single moment of my time during my stay. When I first came here last year, I thought to myself, I need to bring my wife here too. It's such a lovely and romantic place for couples to come and just indulge in each other's companionship. And so, I made a short getaway trip with my wife to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From all the nice reviews and pictures of Point Yamu, it did not take much effort to make my wife really excited about this lovely Resort. It's really modern, with a zen-like soothing and calm atmosphere all over the premise. Como hospitality is definitely one of the key aspects of the Como Experience. When we arrived, we were greeted by our names, and also received a very warm welcome. After given a short tour of the premise for my wife, we were brought to our room, and to our delight, Como gave us a free upgrade to Bay Suite! And the thoughtfulness did not stop, there was also a bottle of champagne for us to enjoy too :) How wonderfully delighted we are! As the weather was cloudy and quite comfortable, we decided to go for the Beach Excursion at Rang Yai Island at 1pm. A short boat ride brought us to the private beach, and we had fun just relaxing on the deck chair. There are just so many activities that you can do at Como too, such as cycling trips, yoga sessions etc. Hence there is never a boring moment at Como. On our second day, we had a nice hearty breakfast, Como style of course. There's so much healthy options for us to choose from! Again, the breakfast was also our trip highlight too :) After breakfast, we found ourselves a nice spot to chill by the infinity pool. This is the second highlight of our stay! The gorgeous infinity pool provided lots of photo-taking opportunities to remember this wonderful anniversary celebration :) It was with a heavy heart when we had to depart, but we will look forward to coming back again soon one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Taipei; City: Xinyi District Taipei; Review: From the moment we stepped into W Taipei on the ground floor, we were warmly greeted by the lovely W team. Like any other W Hotels, we were also visibly wow-ed by the funky/trendy hotel décor. Check in was really smooth, and we were offered a corner room which was supposedly more spacious than the other rooms on the 26th floor. On hind sight, we would have requested for a room with a view of Taipei 101, but it doesn't matter :) Service level provided by the W team was excellent especially when we had a slight hiccup on day 2 breakfast which was swiftly handled well by the Manager on Duty, Tracy, so great job on that! Regarding the W Team, they are really friendly, attentive to hotel guests, and also to some extent, good-looking bunch of folks! Makes our stay really pleasant and easy-going!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Slate; City: Nai Yang Sakhu Thalang District Phuket; Review: Early in May, a whole big bunch of us arrived at Indigo Pearl for our bi-annual work conference, and that's how I came to know of your lovely Resort. The Resort was really big with 2 adult pools for those who want to seek more privacy away from children. It is also located beside the beach, so you can easily walked out and do the usual beach activities as well. The Resort design is very vintage-industrial inspired and will be well-liked by those who are into such décor. Due to the tropical May month, flies and other bugs are aplenty and that can get a little irritating at times, but otherwise manageable. Location of the resort is far away from Phuket Town, so this resort is ideal for those who want to have a quiet, peaceful getaway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Budir; City: Budir West Region; Review: After a 3 hour drive from Reykjavik, we managed to find our way to Hotel Budir in the Snaefellsnes. Luckily we arrived before sunset, hence we were able to enjoy the sunset view of the area. The surrounding was really peaceful, quiet, and serene, and we feel like one with nature. We came with 3 heavy luggage, and our room was on the second floor, but the hotel staff was very helpful to assist us in bring them up, which we really appreciated it. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, and it was our taste of Icelandic cuisine. Overall, we enjoyed the peaceful stay during this wintry festive season.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jumeirah Frankfurt; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Located about 5 stations away from the S-train lines, Jumeirah is centrally located along the main shopping belt. Our check-in was extremely smooth, and we were given a splendid room on Level 24 which overlooked the beautiful Frankfurt skyline and the shopping streets! Everything within the minibar was complimentary for the first set, and only payable if you requested for a top-up. Design of the room is very modern with touch sensitive panels which enable lights, curtains etc. Every hotel staff is very friendly and greets you whenever we walked past them. Highly recommended if you are someone who appreciates good service and enjoy shopping!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit; City: Bangkok; Review: The best thing about this hotel is it's location! It is just so convenient, with the BTS Ploenchit just right outside! What this means is, you can shop and dine to your heart content, but you can easily get back with the BTS instead of having to take a taxi and face the infamous Bangkok Jam. The room is very clean, and bright due to its high level and unblocked from other buildings nearby. Staff were very friendly, and always ready to offer a smile and assistance. Overall, if you want a convenient, clean and modern hotel, this is the one for you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort; City: Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: Sofitel Nusa Dua is a great resort by the beach, so it's extremely easy for hotel guests to just step out of their rooms and onto the beach for some sun and sand. The beach is also very clean and non-commercial vs the ones we experienced in Kuta area. There are also complimentary shuttle bus to Bali Connection for more food, shopping and massage.As we were here for our business conference, the conference rooms were big and support from the staff were excellent too. Overall, a pleasant experience and looking forward to coming back again!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Luang Say Residence; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: We began our Luang Prabang adventures by staying at the Luang Say Residence, after arriving from Vientiane. Situated away from the main town area, Luang Say was a peaceful luxurious hotel with a colonial feel & architecture. The team of staff were very friendly and helpful, and their warmth made us feel extremely welcomed, and comfortable. As part of their New Year's eve program, all hotel guests were invited to join in the NYE celebration by the Pool, with rounds of complementary cocktails and yummy bites. This was followed by a traditional dance performance, and also Baci ceremony which celebrate important events and occasions, which in our case here, was beginning of a new year, Both of us ended up with many strings and feeling really blessed :) We ended of the night with a sumptuous dinner prepared by the La Belle Epoque. Speaking of La Belle Epoque, their breakfast selection was indeed one of the best we had in Laos. Freshly baked breads, fruit platter, and fresh juices that were so good. Just inform the staff what you want to eat from the breakfast menu, sit back and relax. To our delights, there were also rabbits running around in the compounds and it became our daily game to try and spot the bunnies. Overall, a delightful stay for us in the beautiful city of Luang Prabang!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Fundador; City: Santiago Santiago Metropolitan Region; Review: This was the most bizarre hotel that we have ever stayed at. Blocks of wood stuck to the tiled bathroom walls and on the bedroom ceiling. We wondered if they were for rock climbing practice! The blocks of wood weren’t even nicely sanded and finished, they looked liked off-cuts from a building site! There was no hair dryer and the towels were very worn. The breakfast wasn’t that great. However the staff were very pleasant and helpful and the location of the hotel was very good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza; City: Cusco Cusco Region; Review: We had a wonderful stay at the Casa Andina Classic – Cuzco Plaza. We had a lovely sunny room that was very comfortable and clean. We always looked forward to coming back to it at the end of each day. It was definitely a home away from home and we would have no hesitation in recommending the hotel. The breakfast was tasty and there was a good selection. We appreciated and enjoyed the complimentary coca tea that was always available in the reception area. The staff were very friendly, courteous and always helpful. The hotel is well located just behind the Plaza de Armas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punga Cove Resort; City: Endeavour Inlet Marlborough Region South Island; Review: A lovely location with a great view however a bit of maintenance is needed. Although in a bush setting I understand that this would be a never-ending task. We stayed in a Tui Chalet that was booked for us as part of our walk of the Queen Charlotte Track. The 'A' frame chalet was very small and compact and would be challenging for a very tall person. The stairs up to the chalet were rather rickety. The menu in the cafe was very limited after 4:00pm and stopped serving after 6:00pm. After that time the restaurant is open. Being located on a hillside some of the paths are rather steep.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sequoia Lodge; City: Picton Marlborough Region South Island; Review: This was my first stay at a backbackers and I was pleasantly surprised. We had a double ensuite room that was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was clean and well equiped and the chocolate pudding that the staff made in the evening was a tasty treat. There was a good outdoor area and a comfortable lounge and separate TV room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glendale Hyde Park Hotel; City: London England; Review: When we booked this hotel I had read previous reviews and knew that the rooms would be on the small side. When making the booking I asked for a ground floor room as I had read that there was no lift - a ground floor room was confirmed. When we arrived we were told that they couldn't give us a ground floor room (perhaps because we were only there one night) and we were given a 3rd floor room and had to carry two very large heavy suitcases up the very narrow steep stairs only to find that when we got to the room it was so small we couldn't fit two suitcases in there. So had to take one back down the stairs and have it put into the luggage room. The shower had good hot water but it did take ages to come through.The hotel is very tired and the stair carpet and balustrading could do with a good clean. The staff were friendly and helpful except for an older gent who sometimes sat at reception. I think he may have been a family member. The breakfast was very basic but the night manager kindly organised it for us as we leaving early in the morning before the normal breakfast time. The hotel is handy to Paddington Station (and the Heathrow Express) which was the reason that we stayed there.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Max Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We had a lovely four night stay at MAX Hotel early June 2015 . Great location , just a few minutes walk from Rome Termini (and the Leonardo Express). The hotel was easy to find and is on the 3rd floor of a building, there is an elevator. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful and spoke good English. I was very grateful for the assistance that two of the front desk staff gave me when I was trying to contact the lost and found office at Leonardo Da Vinci Airport to locate a jacket that I had left on the plane. If it hadn’t been for the two staff I wouldn’t have been able to get the jacket back. The room was very clean and a reasonable size with a comfortable bed and good sized bathroom. Breakfast was very good. I am happy to recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel les Saisons; City: Casablanca Grand Casablanca Region; Review: We had a 1 night stay as part of Peregrine tour. We arrived very late and left early so don't have a lot to comment on. However the room was a good size, the bed comfortable and the shower was very good. The check-in was efficient. Breakfast was good with olives, dried figs, dates, sausages, eggs, cheese, ham, croissants, rolls and cereal.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neapolis Hotel; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: We stayed one night at the Hotel Neapolis on the first night of a Peregrine tour. The hotel which is in the historical part of Naples would not be very easy to find if you were making your own way there. The entrance is up a side street and through gates that open into a small shared courtyard. The hotel reception is on the 3rd floor of a building – but there is a very small elevator. If you are arriving in a large vehicle it may not get near the entrance due to the narrow street. Our taxi driver dropped us of a short distance away but did give us directions. The size of the room was very good but the bathroom (and the shower) was small. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The front desk staff weren’t very friendly and when we asked for a map of the area they didn’t have any. Breakfast was average. Note: There is another hotel in Naples with a similar name – some of our tour group had been dropped off at Hotel Naples so make sure you tell your taxi driver the correct name and the address.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Fes Inn Sodetel; City: Fes Fes Boulemane Region; Review: We had a very enjoyable 3 night stay as part of a Peregrine tour. The room was a good size, the bed comfortable and the shower was good with plenty of hot water. There was no hairdryer in the room but one is available at reception to borrow (and return immediately). The hotel has a nice bar but it does get smoky (and the barman was also smoking). The lobby area is also very nice with plenty of comfortable seating. Wifi is available in the lobby. Breakfast was very basic - the croissants and rolls were very dry and tasteless. We had dinner in the hotel one evening that was edible but not memorable. The hotel has a swimming pool located across the road which we didn’t use nor did we use the Spa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sherazade; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We had a five night stay in this Riad style hotel (3 nights as part of a Peregrine tour). The staff were welcoming and friendly. Our room was very pleasant and a good size however on the second day we noticed that water was running down the wall from the airconditioning unit above the bed and it had completely soaked the mattress . When we moved the mattress away from against the wall we saw that the wall was mouldy in a couple of places. We were given another room that happened to be in the adjacent building. We were shocked to learn that the front door of that building gets locked from the outside around 10:00pm each night. The only way out is to go up the stairs (3 storeys) over the roof top to the main building and then down. We assume that if you are wanting to get in after 10:00pm that the night manager who is located in the main building will unlock the door for you (we were never that late). The hotel is in a good location and just a few minutes walk from the Jemma el Fna Square. It was easy to find once we were shown the way. Overall we had a pleasant stay but being locked in at night with no way to get out the front door was disconcerting. If there had been an emergency on a floor above us we would have had no way out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L Hotel de Nice; City: Meknes Meknes Tafilalet Region; Review: We had a 1 night stay at this hotel as part of a Peregrine tour. From the minute we walked into the front lobby we were unimpressed. The reception area stunk of cigarette smoke. Our shower was overrun with ants and when I went down to reception to complain the person on the front desk said to just hose the ants away. I asked for the shower to be sprayed with something to kill the ants and for the shower to be thoroughly cleaned (the drain was disgustingly dirty). As we were going out with the tour group immediately after checking in I thought the ant problem would be sorted by the time we got back. All that had been done was the shower sprayed with water and the bathroom floor flooded! The drain was still filthy. When I went back down to reception to complain about the bathroom floor being flooded and to ask for ant spray I was looked at as though I was from outer space. The ants were back with a vengeance in the morning, thankfully we hadn’t left any of our belongings in there. The room was very basic and the towels in the bathroom were almost black. Breakfast was very poor - just baguettes and croissants. We would not recommend this hotel and we would never ever stay there again. We don't know how Lonely Planet can say in it's latest book that 'this hotel continues to fly the flag for quality and service....'; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Risorgimento; City: Agerola Province of Naples Campania; Review: We had a very enjoyable two night stay at Hotel Risorgimento as part of a Peregrine Tour. It’s is a beautiful old hotel in a lovely mountain village. The staff we very friendly and helpful. Although there was no elevator the staff assisted us with our luggage. The room was a good size and very clean. We had a very nice meal each night in the hotel dining room. The croissants at breakfast were delicious. There is a very nice terrace area with a fabulous view. Would recommend this hotel and we would definitely stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel St James; City: New York City New York; Review: We had a wonderful 7 night stay at Hotel St James. It is perfectly situated for Times Square and the theatre district but just far enough away to be nice and quiet (located between 6th & 7th Ave). The room was a good size and the shower was good. Our room was very quiet (located at the back of the hotel) except for the airconditioning unit that was a bit noisy and not very effective. The staff were every friendly and helpful. There is no restaurant in the hotel but that didn’t matter as there were two great places next door for breakfast. Dunhill's and Cranberry Café. Connelly’s the Irish pub just along the road was also very good for a pub meal in the evening. We would definitely stay at the St James again and I have already recommended the hotel to friends that are visiting New York next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bond Place Hotel; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: We had a very pleasant 3 night stay in this boutique hotel. The room was modern and clean and while slightly on the smaller side it was adequate (we had two large suitcases). The staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel is very close to the Eaton Centre for shopping and restaurants,the Yonge Dundas Square and the subway. We were woken one night with a helicopter landing on the roof of a nearby hospital but it was only the once and that wouldn't stop me staying there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bounty Motel; City: Paihia Bay of Islands Northland Region North Island; Review: Great location, very handy to shops and restaurants. One street back from the waterfront. We had a premium studio that was a good size. Bathroom was also a good size with spacious shower and plenty of hot water. Room was very clean. Management was very friendly. Would recommend this motel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Springfield Guest House; City: Portree Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: I had a two night stay at Springfield Guest House in February 2016. This was a fantastic place to stay. The hosts were wonderful - very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious with a good range of items to choose from and great coffee. The room was very clean, warm and comfortable (I had a twin room). The ensuite while small was adequate and spotlessly clean, great towels and there was plenty of hot water. Complimentary tea/coffee in the room with biscuits. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falls Chateau; City: Taupo Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: I was in a hurry when I booked this property through Booking.com and I don’t know why I didn’t look at the Trip Advisor reviews beforehand as I would normally do. When I did look I was rather shocked at what I read but as I had booked ‘non refundable’ I couldn’t cancel – but at least I was forewarned about what to expect. The property is located a bit out of town in a residential area and you would require a car as it is a bit of a walk into town (a long uphill on the way back). It has obviously been a house that has been split into ‘apartment’ style accommodation. As mentioned in other reviews, it was an odd check-in procedure - there was just a sign on the front door with a cell phone number to call. A man came to the door and told us how to get to the room. No effort made to show us to the room that would have been a nice touch. We had to walk around the side of the house through rather long wet grass to get to our room entrance - there was no path or even stepping stones. Hot water in the bathroom hand basin had been connected to the cold water (and vice versa). Took me a while to figure out - just thought that there was no hot water. The hand towel in the bathroom was very frayed at the edges. A light in the 'kitchenette' cupboard would have been useful and the lighting in the lounge and bathroom was poor. When we got back to the room after going out for dinner that evening, it was pitch black walking around to our room, there was no outside lighting, not even a cheap solar light. Heat pumps in bedroom and lounge were programmed to turn off at midnight and then back on again at 6:00am - a sticker had been put over the program button and screen so that we didn't notice this. There was only a thin duvet on the bed so froze during the night, additional blankets are definitely required. There was a faux fur throw at the bottom of the bed but this caused me to have sneezing fit when I pulled it up in an effort to keep warm. The bed was comfortable enough but it was the squeakiest bed I have ever slept in – you wouldn’t want to be a honeymooner! At 5:30am we were woken up with someone upstairs using the shower. The shower must have been right above our bed as we could hear the water hitting the shower tray not just the sound of water running. On a positive note it was a big bedroom with a comfortable separate lounge room. The shower had good water pressure. The man had said the he had upgraded us but now looking at the online photos I don’t know if that was actually true. It wasn’t a totally dreadful experience and for the ‘deal of the week’ that the; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Atlantic Hotel; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We had a good 1 night stay at the Atlantic Hotel. We wanted a hotel near Gare St Lazare and the Atlantic Hotel was ideal - only a few minutes walk. Our room was very clean and the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was good with a good shower and plenty of hot water. The room was at the rear of the building and was quiet. The staff were friendly and very helpful and spoke English. Breakfast was good. The hotel was within walking distance to the Louvre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Libertel Gare du Nord Suede; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: A good hotel close to Gare du Nord. We chose this hotel due to the proximity to Gare du Nord and we were not disappointed, The room although not overly large was adequate (we were able to fit in two large suitcases). Looking on the booking receipt it was called a 'classic room' and looking at the website I think it would be what is called a Comfort room. Our room looked into the internal courtyard and it was very quiet. The room was very clean and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The bathroom was also good with a very good shower and lots of hot water. The breakfast was OK but the staff were slow to replenish dishes that had run out and only then put a few of each item (I can understand that they didn't want the food to be wasted). The reception staff were excellent - very helpful and friendly. As well as being very close to Gare du Norde the hotel is also within easy walking distance to Montmartre. We had a three night stay on this visit and we would stay at Libertel Gare du Nord again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toowong Inn Suites; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: I booked this accommodation as it was a convenient location to the Wesley Hospital, just one train stop or a short taxi ride. The room was adequate and a good size if staying more than one night. The room decor was rather dated and tired (I note from some online photos that some rooms have been modernised/updated) but it was adequate. I had a back corner room, which had a nice balcony area but there was a bit of noise from apartments next door, thankfully it didn't continue for that long. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I had to extend my stay in Brisbane and was happy to extend my booking at this property. The manager was very helpful and rearranged an incoming booking so that I didn't have to change rooms. The Toowong Inn is very handy to the train station and is opposite the back entrance to the Toowong shopping centre. The shopping centre has a good supermarket, food court and also several restaurants that are located at the front of the building. The bus stop is about 5mins walk and the ferry about 10mins (both are accessed through the shopping centre. If I was visiting Toowong again I would stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Multicode 1099-50 - 310 MHz Receiver 12-24 Volt 300; Brand: Multi-Code; Review: It worked for one week and died! It was so unreliable that I replaced my whole system with a Liftmaster and couldn't be happier.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fastcap 2P-10 Super Glue Adhesive 2.25 Ounce Thick and 12 Ounce Activator Combo Pack; Brand: Fastcap; Review: This is a very good adhesive in circumstances where clamps are difficult to use or unavailable. Part alignment is critical and must be accurate is there is a very short open time on this adhesive. I tried to use it with biscuits and got a poor result. When the biscuit comes in contact with the adhesive they swell making fast alignment very difficult without the assistance of clamps.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Litex RCI-103 Universal Remote Control with Three Speeds and Full Range Dimmer; Brand: Litex; Review: Purchased this for use in a workshop air cleaner and I almost 'fried' the unit with 10 seconds of use. This is a low wattage control unit, BEWARE!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ENERLITES HET06-4H-W HET06-W 5-10-30-60 Minutes 2-4 Hours Preset Countdown Timer Switch for Bathroom Exhaust Fan Light and; Brand: Enerlites; Review: It performs as advertised!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FastCap Solo Thick Adhesive Refill (2.25 Ounces); Brand: Fastcap; Review: It works as advertised! It is a challenge to use with a complicated or complex glue up but is great were the use of clamps requiring jigs and holding aids is necessary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Scranton PA; City: Scranton Pennsylvania; Review: I am very upset with the accommodations and service at this hotel. My room had not been cleaned and smelled of smoke. The coffee pot and refrigerator had not been cleaned since the last use. My sheets were dirty (smelled of body odor) and when I requested a new set, I was given only one flat sheet, nothing else. The front desk staff was rude and actually commented to me that she "couldn't wait to get off work so she could go to the bar." The music from the bar lasted into the early morning hours. Breakfast was minimal, and the breakfast area was dirty. The people hanging around the lobby and in the hallways were questionable, at best, and I did not feel safe here. This was easily the worst experience I have ever had while traveling (and I travel fairly often) and I definitely would not come back. We were traveling as part of a high school group and I am very upset that our kids were subjected to such a place.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Royale Parc Hotel; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We stayed at this hotel for a short trip to Disney. It's located across the street from the Disney main gate, so it was no problem getting to the parks. Breakfast was fine; better than I have seen at a lot of hotels that advertise breakfast. The beds were comfortable, the room seemed a little larger than average and we had no problem with anything. The pool was small, but has a cool waterfall/slide thing so at least it was more interesting than a plain hotel pool. Reasonably priced, near a variety of restaurants and a grocery store...we would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Colorado Springs South; City: Colorado Springs El Paso County Colorado; Review: Stayed here for three nights while sightseeing in the Colorado Springs area. We were very pleased with the hotel. Our room was nice, two very comfortable beds and a pull-out couch. Nice breakfast with a variety of hot choices. The only complaint we would have as a family with teens and adults would be that there was only one tv in the suite that had to be angled to be viewed from either the living area or the bed area. Would have like to have a smaller tv in the bedroom area. Definitely not a major problem, though, since we were there to see the awesome sights around Colorado Springs anyway!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Junction City; City: Junction City Kansas; Review: Stayed here for one night on our way to Colorado. Very nice hotel: clean, very comfortable and large room, great beds. Definitely would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Warrenton; City: Warrenton Missouri; Review: Stayed for one night traveling home from a Colorado trip. Very nice, clean hotel. The staff was very responsive to our requests (we needed a rollaway bed and they had one in our room literally less than ten minutes after we called the front desk).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites Columbus Convention Center; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: We stayed here while in town to see a concert at Nationwide Arena. The hotel is very nice, conveniently located within walking distance of several restaurants and the arena. Covered parking is available for a $12 per night charge. The breakfast wasn't lavish, but did offer several hot choices as well as cereal, muffins, etc. We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Savannah I 95 South; City: Savannah Georgia; Review: Our family stayed here on our way home from Florida. It was very conveniently located near I-95, but we were disappointed with the hotel as it didn't seem like it was up to typical Marriott standards. Our room's walls had several stains on them (black marks halfway up one wall that looked like footprints...not sure how that happens), the wallpaper had come loose on one wall and had been stapled down instead of repaired, the glasses provided at the bathroom sink didn't look clean, the included wifi never worked for us...just little things that you don't normally find in a Springhill Suites. Also, there is no door between the sleeping area and the couch and the television sits between the two on a swivel, so only one area can view it at a time. It was fine as a stopover on the way home, but as a home base to explore Savannah, I don't think I'd choose it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites By Radisson Port Canaveral; City: Cape Canaveral Brevard County Florida; Review: Our family has stayed here twice now, both the night before departing on a Disney cruise. We had good experiences both times--the staff was friendly, the room was clean, the shuttle crew was great both getting us to the cruise terminal and picking us up at the end of the week. Breakfast is typical for this type of hotel, but the lines are long on the mornings of departing cruises. If you need breakfast before you go, come early. Overall, we were pleased and will stay here in the future if we take another cruise departing from Port Canaveral.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eau Palm Beach Resort Spa; City: Manalapan Florida; Review: I have had the pleasure of staying here twice, both times as part of a company conference. Two years ago on my first visit, it was a Ritz Carlton, which has since changed...don't let that fact bother you at all. Everything about the Eau Palm Beach Resort is top notch. The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful, the pool areas are gorgeous and the spa...there are not enough words to describe the spa. It is the most peaceful, comfortable and beautiful place I have ever visited. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: We selected this hotel for a weekend trip to catch a Pirates game, mainly because we have admired the building during previous games. We booked the "America's Favorite Pastime" package, which included a riverfront view room, valet parking, breakfast buffet and an apple pie delivered to the room. On the plus side, the view was fabulous. The game ended up going into extra innings after a rain delay, so at 1 AM and the game still not decided, we decided to walk back to the hotel. We were able to see the winning run from our window, which was awesome. The beds are wonderful, the bathroom was lovely and nice toiletries were provided. The staff members we had contact with were very friendly. However, we had a few problems with our stay that surprised me given the level of the hotel and the room rate. First, we realized after we checked in that our package included breakfast but we had nothing to show at the restaurant that would indicate that. We made a trip down to the desk and were given a coupon to use the next morning. Our package also included valet parking, but when we received our statement in the morning a parking charge was included. We made another trip to the desk to get that corrected which put us a little later than we intended to the breakfast buffet. We arrived at around 10:15 for the buffet that was to last until 11. Many of the items were nearly empty and were apparently not being refilled. Even if they had been, we felt there were very few choices beyond the egg station considering the cost of the buffet (it would have been $24 per person had it not been part of our package). We had stayed in a "budget" chain the previous night that offered a breakfast buffet quite similar to this one as part of the room rate. For nearly $50 I expected more. Finally...no apple pie was delivered. Not a big deal, but together with the other problems we had leads me to think that attention to detail is lacking here. So, I would love to rate this trip five stars for the view alone, but feel like at this level a guest shouldn't have to work to get the deal we were promised. May use this hotel again, but will definitely not expect as much as I did this trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Washington at Meadowlands PA; City: Washington Pennsylvania; Review: We stayed overnight on a quick trip to Pittsburgh. Couldn't be happier with our stay...room was clean and comfortable as we have found Country Inn and Suites to be, the breakfast was good with multiple choices, staff was friendly. We try to stay at Country Inn & Suites whenever possible because we have yet to have a bad experience at one. Love the lending library, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Pittsburgh North Shore; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: We chose this hotel for the location across from PNC Park. The check-in experience was possibly the worst I have ever experienced. When we arrived the line for check in was out the door to the sidewalk. One person was working the check in desk and the lobby was full of people who were told the rooms weren't ready yet. This was a full hour after the 3:00 check in time. I was told I would be called when our room was ready and would not be given a key until then, though the parking lot requires a key to access. The only reason we were able to park and unload was a passing guest opened the gate for us. Coffee in the lobby was cold, both at night and at breakfast. I was very disappointed in our experience, particularly at the price charged for these very average rooms, and will be trying a different hotel next time I'm in town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hermes Hotel; City: Kefalos Kos Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: 24th july hermes hotel. we have just returned from the hermes hotel in kafalos a big thank you to diane and sebastian for their warm welcome to our stay at the hotel the food was good the pool was very relaxing the rooms very clean and airy and a thank you to all the stafe they work very hard to make our stay perfect... audrey and scoott dumfries; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joylife Hotel; City: Sidari Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: this is the most appalling hotel i have ever been to it is not a hotel to go to food was realy bad lack of drinks,pool was filthy,snack bar did not exsist,no clean towels,no toilet roll,we found it was lacking in a lote of everyday basic needs for any holiday maker.most of the familys in the hotel had bed bug bits my sister had 57 bites on her body myself i had about 40 bites had a constant smell from the bathroom from stagnant water.managment would not give anyone food on the tues night.i myself went to managment and said if u will not give the adults food can u please feed the children and give them a drink.they reply i got was give me a few mins to sort things out a few mins turned into over a hour by this time most of the familys with children had to take their kids into sadari so they could give them a hot meal no child or adult should have to go with out food or water.we had to pay for most of our food by goin into sadari as the food was that bad.on thurs the 26th the rep from thomas cook ask us to pack as they found us a better hotel it was such a great feeling their was 37 people who got on that bus i can still hear the other family cheers as the bus left the joylife hotel.on a sad note i wish we could have taken the bar staff with us as they were lovely people it was sad to leave them in the hotel from hell.managment need to brush up on their people skills as they are not their for the holiday makers.wen our rep jabran took us to the mareblue hotel in corfu we were so taken aback at the hotel it was clean,staff were fantastic,plenty food and drink our rooms were spotless,swimming pool was great kids pool was a great wee pool,they keep the dinning room open for us and wat a fantastic meal wee all had as we walk into the dinning room and the familys saw wat they did for us they just cryed with joy as we had very little food for 6 days.our last 4 days in corfu at the mareblue hotel was fantastic so a word of advice dont go to joylife go to mareblue hotel u will get a great holiday their.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rosamar; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: just back on sat the 26th of aprill had a realy good week at the rosamar hotel good food and the staff were very helpful at all times.the rooms were spotless plenty of clean towels.the pool and bar were very relaxing plenty of sunbeds.my only small problem was we were on the 9th floor did ask for a lower level but overall we had a great week at the rosamar and yes I would go back again.and I forgot the spa was fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Rosa; City: Gumbet Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: just back from hotel la rosa me and my husband had a good week at the la rosa staff are fantastic alwas helpfull.loved the swimming pool never out off it.room was basic but clean the maids done a good job alwas keeping our room nice.meet some lovely people familys from wales,irish family,and from hull,all very nice and friendly.my only problem was the food I am a fussy eater but the food was not great my husband was ok with the food I think if they sorted their menue out and gave u more to choice from this wee hotel would b fantastic would I go back yes I would and hopefully the menue is a lote better well done to all the bar staff cleaners keep the hard work up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Globales Cortijo Blanco; City: San Pedro de Alcantara Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andaluc; Review: stayed from the 5th of april till the 12th april this was a last min booking great hotel staff are very pleasant and helpful,we ask for ground floor room with double bed and this is wat we got.food was very good as I am a very fussy eater but enjoyed every thing I eat.rooms very clean plenty of clean towels.pool and bar was good alwas someone to have a blether with meet some lovely people.had entertainment every night the entertainment staff were all lovely people alwas spoke to u.our rep becky was alwas their if u need anything.all the staff at the hotel work very hard.my only problem was the weather was not to good but I never stop us from having a good time goin to other places and doing things.i would go back to this hotel would just like to thank everyone who gave us a good holiday keep up the good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oasis Village; City: Corralejo La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: Hi just back from oasis village hotel will start with the negatives.room badly need air con.entertainment was not very good at night time and wen it did start is was always late and lasted about a hour.we went out most nights for a few hours. Now for the good parts food was good most days and waiting staff very friendly always clearing tables and very helpful. Pool and pool bar are great plenty sun beds. Rooms big and clean plenty clean towels.we did notice entertainment for the kids was constant which is good if you are their as a family group. Fuertaventura it self is great for shops bars and restaurants beach is beautiful their us lots to do and see in fuertaventura Would I go back yes I would go back to the island but not to oasis village hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LABRANDA Sandy Beach; City: Agios Georgios Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: good family complex wee took 2 grandkids with us it was their first time abroad they had a great time they loved the pool it was just a bit cold for me but that never stop the kids enjoying the water.food was ok kids enjoyed the snack bar.our room was a good size clean and plenty bath towels.their was entertainment every night for the kids my granddaughter loved the dancing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: ASICS Men's GT-2150 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: My husband enjoyed his first pair of these shoes so much, I bought him a second pair for this past Christmas. Great price for a great shoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baggallini Valencia Bagg - Silver Hardware; Brand: ; Review: Love this bag. This is a practical day to day bag and travel bag. It is roomy and holds a lot of stuff but is very light. It is also very stylish. Several pockets to keep items organized. I already have two of their smaller bags which are also very light and practical. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patagonia Women's Splice Athletic Shoe; Brand: Patagonia; Review: Love these shoes for walking just about anywhere except for the beach (as sand easily gets in). Very comfortable, great design and light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Lightweight & Ultra Durable Packable Backpack,Water Resistant Hiking Daypack for Men & Women(25L/33L/35L); Brand: HIKPRO; Review: Took me awhile to decide whether to buy the smaller pack or this one. Glad I bought this larger pack. Not too big and perfect day pack to hold a jacket, cap, extra pair of shoes and water bottle. It is so light. Once I took it out of its zippered 'pocket', I thought, great, I will now likely never be able to roll it up small enough to fit back into it. But it was so easy. The construction looks well made with good zippers. Look forward to taking it on a 2-week trip shortly. And really like this blue color of the bag - it will stand out in the sea of black bags.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock 4688D Set Your Own Combination TSA Accepted Luggage Lock, 1 Pack, Black, Blue, Red, or Silver; Brand: Master Lock; Review: Have traveled alot over the years and not sure why it has taken me this long to buy a lock for my luggage. This is a well made low profile lock that was easy to set and easy to use. Gave me peace of mind when recently traveling in China.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus 16 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: My husband liked his first pair of these sneakers so well, I bought him a second pair. Great walking shoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travel Bottles 3 Pack Set - 3 oz TSA Approved Accessories; Brand: ; Review: Perfect-sized travel bottles for my favorite shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Good weight plastic, slim line and stuffs easily in a baggie in the outside pocket of my bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiore HD Night Driving Sunglasses Aviator Sport Wrap Glasses; Brand: Fiore; Review: These do get rid of a bit of glare at night but turns the 'white light' yellow which is a little disconcerting. I guess I was just expecting more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adidas Performance Men's Sonic Rally Tennis Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Took my chances ordering these shoes as my husband normally want to try on first. But I've had good luck with Adidas so took the plunge. Hubs has worn them now for a few months playing pickleball 4x a week and in normal day to day stuff. He likes them and would buy them again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danskin Women's Essentials Seven Inch Bike Short; Brand: ; Review: Perfect length and high quality material.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's One Smooth U Ultra Light Illusion-Neckline Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: I liked this bra so much that I went back and bought another color. Very comfortable, holds its shape and nice profile.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WC896 Lightweight Tennis Shoe Tennis Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very stiff shoe. Bought a size 9 and it fit more like a 9 1/2. Returning.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OLUKAI Women's Ohana W; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: This is my 3rd pair of OluKai sandals. They are very comfortable, supportive and have great color options.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Quality Inn Winnemucca Model T Casino; City: Winnemucca Nevada; Review: House keeping is not doing a good job at all. Everything is dirty, bed did look free of bed bugs. Only reason I chose this place was because everyone else was booked up. If I had not been traveling with children, I would have stayed in my car. Mold is on the bathroom walls and ceilings. Doesn't look like the windows have ever been cleaned. I wish I could post pictures for everyone to see.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Casper; City: Casper Wyoming; Review: Booked a queen smoking and there was not one availavle, so we got a double smoking. Room is clean and the beds are comfortable. One of the better La Qunitas I have seen. Front desk guy was nice, not over the top nice like most.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Landmark Inn; City: Park City Utah; Review: The hotel is close to everything in Park City. Only problem I really saw was that the hotel is just old and needs updating. Could hear people walking around halls all night. The pancake house did have a great free breakfast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites Riverton; City: Riverton Wyoming; Review: Stayed in a queen suite... Previous experience says suites are bigger while I felt like this suite wasn't bigger. Room was clean as was the rest of the hotel. Staff was (as always) super friendly. Housekeeping was super nice!! I would def stay here again. Only recommendation, more towels in the room. If your in the area, Trailhead has some great home cooked meals!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Idaho Falls; City: Idaho Falls Idaho; Review: This hotel is super clean and the rooms are very comfortable!! They are a little pricey, but for what you get... Its worth the $$. Breakfast was awesome and the attendants were very nice!!! It was also awesome that they had highchairs for babies in the dining area. Keep up the great work HIEH & S Idaho Falls!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Liberty NE Kansas City Area; City: Liberty Missouri; Review: Stayed here while traveling with a newborn. At first glance, the room looks clean but it needs a good scrub down. I layed my baby on the bed while I unpacked my truck after unpacking and going to bed, she woke up with pink eye... Front staff did their job of checking us in, no friendly or bad attitudes, they were just there it seemed. Location seemed a little scary.. But there was a gas station I could walk to for snacks and drinks. Overall.. We slept ok.. I dont know about the blankets being clean since we left there with pink eye.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites; City: Idaho Falls Idaho; Review: Rooms are super spacious and clean. Staff was friendly. No pool on-site... But that was not a big deal. Rooms are great for traveling families. Prices are average. It would really put this hotel over the top if they could figure out a breakfast for guests. Love that this hotel offered a smoking room. Full kitchen with dishwasher made washing baby bottles so much easier!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Draper Utah; Review: Stayed here for one night while passing through. Price was average for this chain. Walking in, the girl at the desk was very friendly and offered suggestions for dining. Room was outdated and the shower curtain seemed to be pretty dirty. The drink machine on the first floor was not working, but the second floor worked. The snack machine didnt work. The elevator floor was nasty...like it had not been cleaned in weeks. Ahhh the breakfast... Was not good! But after watching the housekeeping staff eat for over an hour, I assume some people like it. Maybe instead of eating such a long breakfast, they could actually clean . For sure will not be staying here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Harbour Mill; City: Westport County Mayo Western Ireland; Review: 16 of us stayed in the Harbour Mill for New Year's this year, there were four in our deluxe apartment . The apartment itself was spacious and had lovely views over Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick. It was fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The apartments are further out of town than I expected. About 25 minute walk and five minutes in the car. However that would not put me off booking as they are so nice. There is a lovely pub next door called The Helm that does the nicest food and at a reasonable price. Staff at the Harbour Mill were helpful and courteous from booking to check out and i would definitely recommend the apartments for anyone travelling to Westport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Laurels B B; City: Mohill County Leitrim Western Ireland; Review: Myself and my boyfriend stayed at The Laurels for a night while at a friends wedding in Lough Rynn Castle. Sean could not have been more welcoming and nice to deal with. He dropped us over to the Castle on arrival which saved us a lot of hassle. Our room was so spacious and comfortable and our breakfast was really tasty. I would definitely recommend the Laurels if anyone is planning a trip to Mohill and would also recommend a drive out to Lough Rynn Castle. Both the grounds and the castle are amazing! Thank you Sean for a lovely stay, if we are ever back in Mohill we will be sure to stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Lilly; City: Havana Ciudad de la Habana Province Cuba; Review: My boyfriend and I visited Cuba in November as part of a three week holiday and we stayed in Casa Lily in Havana for five nights. It was a unique experience being able to stay with a Cuban family and Lily and her dad were so nice and helpful. The room was basic but clean and we literally were just there to sleep and we spent all our time seeing the sights of Havana. I loved breakfast on the balcony in the morning overlooking the city. The food was so tasty and fresh and a great way to start the day. Lily's dad was really helpful with giving us directions and he recommended neighbouring restaurants all of which we were really impressed with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Plaza Revolucion; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: We visited Mexico City for five nights as part of our three week holiday. I would class the hotel as a boutique hotel. It is small but everything is modern and clean. The bedroom was modern and the bed was so comfortable, nice to come back to at the end of the day spent walking around the city. We tried breakfast there one morning but the lady serving us did not seem to be very sure of what she was doing and it was expensive for what we got!! We found a litte cafe two blocks down that served the best scrambled eggs and coffee for a fraction of the price. There is a metro stop around the corner which we used every day. It is the best way to get around such a massive city. We ventured to Zona Rosa one night but the rest of the time we ate locally. The restaruant in the Melia across the road was lovely and there is an Argentinan steak house around the corner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blau Varadero Hotel; City: Varadero Matanzas Province Cuba; Review: My boyfriend and I stayed in the Blau Varadero for four nights as part of a three week holiday. Although the building isnt the prettiest from the outside inside it is very impressive and the back of the building is stunning with lovely swimming pools, gardens and a nice walkway to the beach. I never stayed in an all inclusive before and yes we did eat alot more than ususal!! But the food all looked so good and there was endless choice. I think breakfast was my favorite with fresh smoothies, tasty omlettes, pancakes etc. There was a great selection at lunch and dinner too and we ate at the Mexican restaurant for one night which was a nice treat. There are lots of activites organised if you were interested but we mainly hung out at the pool or the beach. We did swimming with the dolphins one of the days. Just be aware there are two trips you can do. My sister had done the nice dolphinarium which is just up the road and in a nice cove but we somehow managed to book a different one where you get picked up by bus, then onto a speed boat, are taken about 30 minutes out in the middle of the sea with no choice but to jump in. There was a type of big enclosure around the dolphins and it was nice to see them in their natural environment but the water was cold!!! The beach at the back of the hotel was beautiful, exactly how you imagine the Carribean sea to be. We got the bus into Varadero one day but there isnt much in it other than markets that all sell the same things. We also went to the Beatles bar in Varadero for the band. They were a good band but they did like their heavy rock every so often! Overall the resort was excellent. Our room was up two flights of stairs so we didnt bother with the lifts. The rooms were spacious, perhaps a bit outdated. Overall staff were helpful and the resort is run very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clayton Hotel Galway; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: We stayed in the Clayton last weekend as part of a group of 16, it was for a family gathering. I was a slightly aprehensive about staying here as I would always perfer to stay in a city rather than the outskirts. Check in was quick and easy, the girls on reception were friendly and helpful with any queries I had. Our room was modern and spacious, the beds were so comfortable. We had dinner in the restarant on the Friday night. The staff were efficient and friendly. The food was good although one member of the party did get a bad steak. The restaurant for dinner was the same restaurant as breakfast. If I was to offer one bit of advice it would be to adjust the lighting (lights were on full) and some background music to add some atmosphere. We went to the bar both nights and we all really enjoyed it. There was live music which was really good and added a good atmosphere to the bar. Again the staff were very friendly and efficient. Breakfast in the morning offered a good selection so everyone seemed happy with that. We drove into Galway during the day and it was about a ten minute drive into the city. On the Saturday night we got a taxi in and it worked out about €15 for a mini bus for 6 of us. In summary we all enjoyed our weekend in the Clayton. While the restaurant could be improved on the bedrooms were lovely and the professionalism of the staff were excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lyrath Estate; City: Kilkenny County Kilkenny; Review: My mam, sister and I stayed in Lyrath last weekend and availed of the 24 hour package which included overnight B&B, a 30 minute spa treatment and a four course dinner in La Perla. The drive up to the hotel is lovely, the staff on check in were friendly and efficient. I was slightly disappointed with the spa, for a 5 star hotel I thought it would have been more luxurious. The changing room was small and the outdoor hot tub needed a bit of work. The treatment although short was very relaxing. We had afternoon tea in the conservatory area of the bar and that was really nice. I didn't feel like the bedroom was a five star standard. We booked a triple and it was expensive, but the room consisted of one double and one single bed. I imagined it would be bigger but it was like a standard four star room. The beds were very comfortable, the room was perfect temperature, and it was so quiet so all those factors were important for a good nights sleep. Our dinner in La Perla was really lovely. The waiting staff were very friendly and looked after us well. The food was delicious. I had the mussels and the beef, both delicious and the Mikado cheesecake was amazing! The next morning breakfast was in the same room. There was a great choice for breakfast, it was a buffet service however you could order extras such as eggs and pancakes from the menu. It really catered for everyone. Check out was quick and easy as staff prepare your bill the night before and leave it at your door. In summary I would say the Lyrath is a lovely four star but just lacked those few extras that would have made it a five star for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Baie Suites; City: Grand Baie; Review: I spent at least two months researching somewhere to stay in Grand Baie and it paid off when I came upon these apartments. We were looking for self catering but near to all the facilites of Grand Baie. The Suites did not disappoint. We stayed for one week and loved every minute of it. We had come from Flic en Flac and I have to say I perferred Grand Baie but it was nice to experience the two different sides of the island as the scenery on the south coast is breath taking. The aparments are a small complex. We got a one bedroom apartment on the top floor with a balcony over looking the pool. The apartment while compact has everything you could possibly need and I loved how modern everything was. Our room was cleaned every day and the staff could not do enough to help us with any questions. We had a rental car so were able to do a shop at the Super U which is a big shopping centre located about a five minute drive away. There is a supermarket right next door which was handy for fresh rolls etc in the morning. We went to La Cuvette beach which is located down a road across from the complex and it was such a beautiful cove. The water was so clear and the sand nice and soft. We used to get a lovely lunch in one of the stalls there (the one in the middle). We booked two day trips through the rep that came to the complex. We had already done a day trip to Coco Islands (100% recommend) when we were in Flic en Flac so we booked the Ile Aux Cerfs and Flat Island trip on two separate days. It was handy getting picked up from the apartments, no hassles. We were given clean bath towels and beach towels each day. The kitchen is well equipped, you just had to buy your own dish washing equipment. The bed was so comfy. Wifi was ok, best reception was when you were outside on the balcony. The pool was nice and clean and the sun loungers were comfy. We didnt spend alot of time there as there was so much to do around the island during the day time. We ate out every night going on TA recommendations. We tried the following which I will write up separate reviews for: Le Off (really unsual set up, was quiet when we were there but loved the idea of the pool in the middle of the restaurant and the food was really good); Boggeghita (busy little Italian, good food), Rivoli (another lovely authentic Italian), Gorment Grill (behind Banana Bar, loved this place so much we came back a second time), Luigis (the Italian beside the suites. big Italian restaurant with very reasonable prices, we stayed in one night and got take away pizza from here, yummy!) Night life in general was quiet in November. Friday and Saturday night they opened the two night clubs near the apartments however; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nerja Princ; City: Nerja Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: My parents who have never gone back to the same holiday destination a second time have now asked me to book Hotel Nerja Princess for their third return visit. They love the hospitality of the staff and how convenient the location is for them. They love how charming Nerja is. I most definitely need to go myself to see what attracts them to this place three years running!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Full Metal Panic!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Samurai Champloo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Samurai, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: School Days ONA; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu; Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Parody, School, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Frontier; Genres: Action, 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: Kanon (2006); Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon Advanced Generation; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kaze no Stigma; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Clannad Movie; Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Clannad; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: School Days; Genres: Drama, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Rosario to Vampire; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, School, Shounen, Vampire; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: School Days: Magical Heart Kokoro-chan; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Magic; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: School Days: Valentine Days; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Clannad: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Tomoyo-hen; Genres: Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Clannad: After Story; Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Rosario to Vampire Capu2; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, School, Vampire; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (2009); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Parody, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bakemonogatari; Genres: Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden Movie I: The King of Eden; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Slice of Life, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Angel Beats!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, School, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden Movie II: Paradise Lost; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kaichou wa Maid-sama!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu; Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mayoi Neko Overrun!; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kiss x Sis (TV); Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Highschool of the Dead; Genres: Action, Ecchi, Horror, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: MM!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Seitokai Yakuindomo; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Amagami SS; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai; Genres: Comedy, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 2.0/10.0
Title: Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Magic, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Yosuga no Sora: In Solitude, Where We Are Least Alone.; Genres: Drama, Ecchi, Harem, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Koe de Oshigoto! The Animation; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: IS: Infinite Stratos; Genres: Action, Comedy, Harem, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Hanasaku Iroha; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Freezing; Genres: Action, Drama, Ecchi, Harem, Martial Arts, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai: Under the Innocent Sky.; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Harem, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Maken-Ki!; Genres: Action, Ecchi, Harem, Martial Arts, School, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.; Genres: Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai Specials; Genres: Comedy, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 1.0/10.0
Title: Angel Beats!: Another Epilogue; Genres: Drama, School, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mayo Chiki!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Usagi Drop; Genres: Josei, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ben-To; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mashiro-iro Symphony: The Color of Lovers; Genres: Drama, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ro-Kyu-Bu!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, School, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: R-15; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist: Ura Ex; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: IS: Infinite Stratos Encore - Koi ni Kogareru Rokujuusou; Genres: Action, Comedy, Harem, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Episode 0; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Inu x Boku SS; Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Recorder to Randoseru Do♪; Genres: Comedy, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: High School DxD; Genres: Comedy, Demons, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Blood Lad; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Seinen, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Area no Kishi; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist Movie; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kuroko no Basket; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kokoro Connect; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hyouka; Genres: Mystery, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Acchi Kocchi (TV); Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Shining Hearts: Shiawase no Pan; Genres: Action, Fantasy; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sakamichi no Apollon; Genres: Drama, Josei, Music, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Dakara Boku wa, H ga Dekinai.; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Ginga e Kickoff!!; Genres: Shounen, Sports; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Arcana Famiglia; Genres: Action, Harem, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imouto ga Iru!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Mystery, Romance, School, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Oniichan dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sukitte Ii na yo.; Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Computer Kakumei: Saikyou x Saisoku no Zunou Tanjou; Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: GJ-bu; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Maoyuu Maou Yuusha; Genres: Adventure, Demons, Fantasy, Historical, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Next; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kyou no Asuka Show; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. Movie; Genres: Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Lite; Genres: Comedy, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Hataraku Maou-sama!; Genres: Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Oniichan dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne! Specials; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kokoro Connect: Michi Random; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Photokano; Genres: Ecchi, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tamako Market; Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?: Onsen Manyuuki; Genres: Fantasy, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Shingeki no Kyojin; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kuroko no Basket 2nd Season; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Rescue Me!; Genres: Ecchi, Harem, Romance; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate Special; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Kyoukai no Kanata; Genres: Fantasy, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: IS: Infinite Stratos 2; Genres: Action, Comedy, Harem, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: No Game No Life; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Game, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online: Extra Edition; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: IS: Infinite Stratos 2 - Hitonatsu no Omoide; Genres: Action, Comedy, Harem, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Haikyuu!!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, School, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kimi no Iru Machi OVA; Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Isshuukan Friends.; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Gokukoku no Brynhildr; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: GJ-bu@; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tokyo Ghoul; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Serpent's Tooth: A Decker/Lazarus Novel (Decker/Lazarus Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Faye Kellerman Page; Review: This is the first Faye Kellerman book I have read. It's not your typical mystery - you know who the murderer is from almost the beginning. (Even the title shoves you in the right direction.) Despite this, the manner in which the baddie is rounded up is diverting, although at times predictable. I liked Detective Decker's daughter, too. She seemed believable as a college student, finally tired of college life and wanting to get on with the real one. My main complaint was that I found the relationship of Detective Decker with his wife to be annoying. They constantly bickered and then were madly in love again. Also irritating was the constant references to how outwardly religious they were, yet the religion didn't penetrate to purity of heart. There was plenty of swearing, lying, lust, and vengefulness to be had by all and I'm not talking about the bad guys. As a horse person, the idea that Decker kept his horses penned up with no exercise, sometimes forgetting to feed them, really made me mad. It was almost like they were just window dressing - like most of the other characters who also seemed one dimensional.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All That Remains (Patricia Cornwell); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Cornwell Page; Review: This is the first book I've read by Ms. Cornwell. I liked Cornwell's Scarpetta better than Reich's Brennen (I keep wishing for the Temperance from Bones), although neither of the book pathologists seem to spend much time at their job, both have puzzling friends, and both are needy women who have troubled relationships with men. (Why doesn't a healthy, loving, growing partnership seem interesting to authors? I don't get it. Maybe it's too hard to imagine? Maybe they think a never ending carousal of men keeps readers amused?) Anyhoo, Scarpetta seems more like a real junior sleuth than (the book) Brennen to me. Her thoughts are more organized and she is tougher (no damsel in distress here, I'm glad to say), but both appear to have the more important clues thrust on them accidentally than ferret them out by hard work or thought processes. And most unfortunately, both seem more focused on their relationships with their estranged lovers than the mystery at hand. "All That Remains" is one of two Cornwall' novels I have read. This was the better of the two. Neither Cornwell nor Reich are Josephine Tey.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outrage: The Five Reasons Why O.J. Simpson Got Away With Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's Vincent Bugliosi Page; Review: Very interesting book if you were fascinated like my husband and I were by the whole OJ Simpson trial. For my husband, a defense attorney, who throughout the months of courtroom circus activities often argued with the tv for the inappropriate motions by the defense,the wildly arbitrary decisions by the judge and the lack of preparation and guts by the prosecution, this book is an affirmation of his strong feelings that this trial was a travesty from beginning to end. Especially interesting were the important tidbits missed by the professional pundits that clearly showed the reasons the jury was mislead into a not guilty verdict - the biggest of which was the police interview with Simpson the day after the murders clearly showing his guilt, which the prosecutors were too timid to present to the jury. That interview is given word for word in the appendix. What made this book stand above others written on this subject are the proposed addresses Bugliosi would have given to the jury if he had been in charge. His common sense approach, I believe, would have been persuasive even in the emotionally charged atmosphere of the biggest trial of the century.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dreadful Lemon Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's John D. MacDonald Page; Review: My first book by John MacDonald, this one "the Dreadful Lemon Sky" is listed as one of America's Best Detective stories. Travis McGee is a very tough man, with his own moral code. His world is a seamy one, filled with greedy, shallow people having low expectations of themselves in almost every sense you can think of - except for the lethal ones, who are caricatures of slimy vanity. Casual sex is typical and nonchalant in his world - every attractive woman is somebody's potential bed partner. Thankfully, not too many details are given. McGee's best friend (Meyer) is the philosopher/poet type, which says yet something else about McGee, contributing to his interesting descriptions of landscapes and illustrations of the human condition. I found Mr. MacDonald's story with its multiple violent arms to be depressing with nothing but McGee's friendship with Meyer to be uplifting. Not my cup of tea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death Rounds; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Clement Page; Review: This is the first book I've read by Mr. Clement. I found the mystery portion to be rather simplistic - if you pay attention, you know who the murderer is long before the ending. The doctor protagonist is constantly walking headlong into traps, not to mention being suspicious of everyone, mostly without much reason. So why did I eagerly finish it? The author's knowledge of hospital practices regarding the detection, prevention and treatment of deadly diseases, not to mention the details of the post-mortem and other medical routine was fascinating. Also interesting is the relationship between the doctor and his obstetrician wife - I'm a sucker for a good husband/wife team.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Payment in Blood; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth George Page; Review: This is my first sampling of Ms. George's work. The mystery portion started off a bit muzzy, as the personal lives of the detectives involved sidetracked the actual detecting for a time. I must say that I found the bed hopping of almost every suspect to be a bit much to be believed (and yucky). Overall though, I enjoyed the way the resolution came about. I also admired the loyalty and firm commitment to Inspector Lynley that his friends and co-workers, Havers and St. James displayed - giving me hope that there is more to him than he appears to be in this episode. Lynley's love interest (Lady Helen) was at times disappointing and somewhat predictable. Why all the angst between these longtime companions is a puzzlement to me. Don't they talk to each other? Maybe more to explain this in the books prior to this one?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocket To Limbo; Author: Alan E. Nourse; Review: Not your typical young adult s-f book. It starts out in a familiar way - a young man, trained in the biological sciences at the Colonial Services Academy, is assigned to his first exploration ship. He (Lars) is excited because the captain is his personal hero, famous for finding new planets to which earth's booming population can migrate; and for bringing his crews home, despite dangerous conditions on those new planets. Lars' cabin-mate is a jerk he knew from the academy. This is where typical ends and totally unexpected begins. Every turn and twist from here on out is unanticipated and fresh. Adventure, yes, but also a call to look within - very good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Surgeon; Author: Alan E. Nourse; Review: This is classic juvenile fiction written by one who is very familiar with medical routines and protocol. The premise is that medical treatment of illness and disease, for some reason, is almost unknown in the galaxy - except on earth. Terrans focus on and monopolize the providing of medical care to all the other intelligent races using lightspeed transport to Earth, large hospital ships and physicians in small ships to handle emergencies. They want to use this service to enter into the already existing federation of planets, as each prospective race needs to bring a unique offering to the group to be able to join. The story concerns a young alien from a trading planet, whose desire to become a surgeon frightens those who wish to keep medical knowledge and skills to themselves. Wonderful story; great characterizations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: He Who Hesitates; Author: Visit Amazon's Ed McBain Page; Review: I love police procedurals, especially ones where there is intelligent detecting by mostly likeable lead characters. Unfortunately, too much of the police work here happened "off camera" and the end went by in a blink. I felt cheated after trudging through the "mood of the city" descriptions and too many personal details. The conversations were nowhere near the Rex Stout level and nothing humorous anywhere. Especially wrong was the policeman's discussion with the reporter in the last chapter. (SPOILER ALERT) The detective gives the reporter his girlfriend's name and location "off the record" knowing the reporter is not to be trusted. Unbelievable. If this is the best one in the series, yikes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Don't Ever Get Old (Buck Schatz Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Friedman Page; Review: This story concerns an unpleasant, vulgar old person (Buck) who used to be a police detective in his youth. He was known for being a "dirty harry" sort of cop using violence as a means to his ends. He explains doing this because he believes that the bad guys will win if you don't lie and use a little torture on them, but is oddly disappointed when his grandson does the same for similar reasons. I didn't see much detecting in this story except when Buck rifled through his old enemy's room for clues, that enemy now being a pitiful alzheimer's patient. There actually were no likable characters in this book yet it seemed pretty preachy just the same. Even Buck's wife said something unthinkable in reply to her old friend's unthinking comment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: On Horsemanship; Author: Visit Amazon's Xenophon Page; Review: The author is writing to an audience long gone (targeting those who are already or are training to be horse mounted soldiers) and speaks generally using some terms unfamiliar to today's readers, even if you are a horse person. And of course there are no diagrams to explain. I did like that Xenophon believed in the gentler methods of teaching, saying that beating a horse because it is frightened only makes it sure that the pain and the object are connected. His comments about the importance of hoof care are interesting as they take note of the surfaces the horse stands on. Can the frog of a horse's hoof really be toughened? A good snapshot into the equestrian mind of long ago but not as practical as I'd hoped. The most annoying thing about the Kindle format is that the footnotes are inserted right in the middle of the text, in larger print, and are not so very helpful that you want to excuse the intrusion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Monkey; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Hiaasen Page; Review: I didn't like anyone in this book. The detective (I put his name out of my mind) is an obnoxious loser - a vulgar, heavy drinking man who constantly allows his emotions to rule him. He can't even get his own woman and has to have some other man's wife. I really hate reasons for bad and stupid behavior given - it's always something that at first blush seems noble, but on closer inspection is worthless and sordid. I only bought this book because I heard the author being interviewed on NPR. He is an intelligent man but is a reporter. I suppose that explains the sour tone of his story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Heat (Nikki Heat); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Castle Page; Review: Fun characters, diverting plot - a great companion to the tv series. I love reading these when the show is on summer hiatus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tin Collectors; The Viking Funeral (Two Books for the Price of One: Shane Scully Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen J. Cannell Page; Review: I read the Tin Collectors but couldn't get myself to read the companion book, the Viking Funeral. I want less personal issues and more mystery in my mysteries, if you know what I mean. The hero seemed oblivious to the type of people he associated with. Not my cup of tea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Bum Steer (A Jenny Cain Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Pickard Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and Mrs. McClure (Haunted Bookshop Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Kimberly Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Kind Of Hero: An Anthology; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Palmer Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of Sky (Western Romance, A); Author: Visit Amazon's Kaki Warner Page; Review: Love Kami Warner. Great series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Cowboy (Jackson Hole, Wyoming); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay McKenna Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Makin' Miracles (A Smoky Mountain Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Stepp Page; Review: Great book...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing the Sun (Western Romance, A); Author: Visit Amazon's Kaki Warner Page; Review: Love Kaki Warner books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Book of Church Jokes; Author: Barbour Publishing; Review: So funny...loved the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PP Brody; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Lang Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nights in Rodanthe (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: One of the best books I have read in a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Song; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: One of the best books I have read, and I read a lot of books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ties that Bind (Ribbons West) (No 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Judith Pella Page; Review: Keeps you guessing until the end...Loved the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Have and to Hold (Cactus Creek Cowboys); Author: Visit Amazon's Leigh Greenwood Page; Review: Good book...enjoyed the plot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Stranger's Secret (A Cliffs of Cornwall Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Laurie Alice Eakes Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain Homecoming (Smoky Mountain Dreams); Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Robbins Page; Review: Great author...great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Lady's Choice (American Tapestries); Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Robbins Page; Review: I love Sandra Robbins books her Christian input in all her books are so refreshing...with no sex and violence. Just true love stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Sky Cowboy (Montana Marriages); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Ford Page; Review: Great book...love the authors take on the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Worthy Pursuit; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Witemeyer Page; Review: Love, love, love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Steam Ahead; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Witemeyer Page; Review: Great book...love the Christian author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At Bluebonnet Lake: A Novel (Texas Crossroads) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Cabot Page; Review: Loved, loved the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company; Author: Visit Amazon's Jen Turano Page; Review: Loved the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Painter's Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Klassen Page; Review: Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back Home Again; Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Carlson Page; Review: Thankful for Christian authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Moment in Time (Lone Star Brides) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Peterson Page; Review: Great christian values taught in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love's Fortune: A Novel (The Ballantyne Legacy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Frantz Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady in Waiting: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Meissner Page; Review: It was ok, but not a great read.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild Roses; Author: Visit Amazon's Hannah Howell Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One White Rose; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Garwood Page; Review: Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Savage Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Palmer Page; Review: This book was ok. Not a great read in my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beneath The Texas Sky (Zebra Historical Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Jodi Thomas Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because You're Mine; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Coble Page; Review: Great book would recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lowcountry Boneyard (A Liz Talbot Mystery) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan M. Boyer Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matchmakers of Butternut Creek: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Myers Perrine Page; Review: This was rather monotonous how the same theme about trying to make a match for the pastor. It could of all be said in one chapter. Not my favorite.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wonderland Creek; Author: Lynn Austin; Review: I read a lot of books but this was the best one I have read in a very long time; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: LapWorks Big Screen TV Swivel with 21x16 inch Base and Steel Ball Bearings - holds 200 Pounds; Brand: LapWorks; Review: This product works well for my tv and is sturdy enough to handle the weight. It is not wobbly and holds the position when I turn the tv.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple IPad Air Griffin Survivor Case, Black, Blue (GB36403); Brand: Griffin Technology; Review: I bought this to protect my iPad when I am at weekend horse shows where there is heavy dust and a good chance of water getting on it. It works great and is a good price point. I like the grippy edges and the viewing stand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie iPad Air Case - SmartShell Case for Apple iPad Air (iPad 5) 2013 Model, Ultra Slim Lightweight Stand; Brand: Fintie; Review: I have been using this case for a couple of months now. I really like it: light weight, low profile, auto off/on, color options, and a good price point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad pro 9.7 inch Case, ESR Smart Case Cover [Synthetic; Brand: ESR; Review: This is the best case at a very reasonable price. The color is gorgeous and it has the perfect amount of "stickiness" so that the iPad is securely in your grasp. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STEAGLE Premium Webcam Cover [2nd Generation] for your privacy (Black) compatible with Macbook Surface Laptop PC; Brand: STEAGLE; Review: This little device works really well. It covers my Macbook laptop camera lense when in the closed position and then slides easily to use the camera. I wish they had one for my phone:); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: CITY CLUB Hotel; City: Kharkiv Kharkiv Oblast; Review: This hotel needs to be considered in the context of a city that is poorly maintained. Contrary to the potholed main roads, this hotel is clean and functional. Communication can be difficult in the Ukraine if you don't speak any Ukrainian or Russian, but some of the staff at the hotel were OK on this. Breakfast is simple but the staff were very obliging. I'd stay there again on future business trips.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Druzhba Hotel; City: Luhansk Luhansk Oblast; Review: After an overnight train ride from Kharkiv to Lugansk, without a hotel booked ahead, I was feeling desperate. A taxi driver immediately said "Druzhba3" and took me there. It is a large, triangular shaped building with a surprisingly impressive, but complex, entry. They had a room, so they immediately looked good. Then I discovered how cheap the room was, but also very satisfactory. Breakfast is a choice of 3 set menus, all of which are stodgy but sustaining. The place was staffed 24/7 at reception. The hotel is on the edge of the CBD and is an easy walk to the busier parts of town. I would stay there again next time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agape Apartments; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: I was in Budapest for only one night on business. This Apartment style hotel served the purpose. I found the staff helpful and the room spacious. The bed was basic but appropriate for the price. The casual restaurant/bar next door was useful and it was close to currency exchange and main street. I didn't see any of the unsavoury elements mentioned in other reviews (but I wasn't looking!) I recommend this place for people who want basic accommodation at a reasonable price and in a handy location in Budapest. It is good value.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Hotel Ljubljana; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: I have stayed in an upmarket hotel before in Ljubljana, but this time wanted to try something less expensive but still convenient. City Hotel proved to be a success in this way. The room was basic but comfortable and all I required, including free wi-fi. The breakfast was a fairly extensive buffet style offering, although I did miss a real espresso coffee. The location was perfect - an easy walk to the 3 bridges, banks, restaurants and to my business appointment. Staff were also helpful with things like an early shuttle service to the airport for є9. Certainly beat the much higher taxi fare on the way in!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akerblads Hotell Gastgiveri; City: Tallberg Dalarna County; Review: Akerblads is a many generational family hotel dating back to the middle ages. It is in the Dalarna region where the Dala horses, symbols of Sweden, are manufactured. The red wooden buildings throughout this heritage region establish a unique ambience before you even reach the modest approach to the hotel. Our room was large, authentically furnished and decorated and comfortable. As we approached our room, we found notices on the doors to rooms attesting to stays by Britt Ekland and various notable Swedes. The evening in the restaurant was one of those meals you always remember for the right reasons. The staff were not only efficient and friendly, but also gave the impression that you were a family guest. Although it is expensive, it is indeed a wonderful experience to remember and a cost you won't regret.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Paulista; City: Sao Paulo State of Sao Paulo; Review: Sao Paulo is not the safest city in the world to stay. Bearing this in mind, I chose the Ibis in Paulista, and I was right. It was close to my business destination and had handy shopping neaby on the Avenida Paulista -- I was able to buy a particular computer cable I needed quite easily. The room, breakfast offering and bar services are typical for the Ibis brand - good value for the very reasonable price of the room. Wifi included.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Howard Civil Service International House; City: Da an Taipei; Review: This is the second time I have stayed in this hotel. Very useful if you are working at NTU, or the location is close to where you are doing business. Not so handy if you are a tourist looking for the centre of the city. Plenty of good eating places nearby. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Breakfast is very Asian - good value. Staff are very helpful. If you like garden parks, there is an excellent one near the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaoxing Xianheng Grand Hotel; City: Shaoxing Zhejiang; Review: This is my second stay in this hotel and it was as good as the first time. A luxurious establishment at a very, very reasonable rate. The breakfast is excellent. I tried my new Mandarin word 'Tseh-sou' (toilet) which is important when you think of how much tea you drink in China. The waitress seemed to understand my pronunciation and proceeded to lead me to a bowl of soy sauce. Oh well. It's an adventure! The staff are magnificent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lion; City: Sofia Sofia Region; Review: The taxi service from the airport managed to catch me out by standing by the door of the official taxi booking agency -- a rip off. Don't be put off ... go inside the taxi office and book a real cab. The casual and somewhat distant mood of the reception staff was not a good beginning either, but the location and price of this hotel made it a bargain. The room was good. There is a great coffee bar next door.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Galeria River; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: On arrival after a long series of flights it was tough to discover I had to carry suitcases three floors up an uneven old staircase to reach the hotel. However, the building has an interesting history. It was once the palace of an aristocrat who supported the arts and artists. The location on the river and within a few minutes walk of the city centre and the 3 bridges is brilliant. The rooms are new, simple and well laid out. Restaurants are all along the river walk. Price was very reasonable. The taxi from the airport had trouble finding it because it is relatively new.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: G Design Hotel; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: This small hotel just outside central Ljubljana was a real find. It was one night of spoiling myself on a long trip, and it was magnificent. The interior design of the rooms has left nothing to chance. Obviously a lot of thought went into the design of everything in this unique hotel. The owners are a 200 year-old family business that also owns the Culinary House restaurant next door. There is also a conference centre but I didn't venture there. A real surprise beneath the hotel is the G Super Club -- something I'd never seen before. Imagine dining in a reclining position on white leather bed/lounges in the style of ancient Roman with delightful food served on communal metal trays. Somehow the experience had me talking at ease with complete strangers around me. It was a really interesting evening. The location is good if you want to be away from central city noise and bustle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kharkiv; City: Kharkiv Kharkiv Oblast; Review: When it is -9C outdoors, a cold shower is the last thing you want. I stayed here for 6 days and the water was luke warm at best on 5 days. Staff were a bit distant, but that's Ukraine. Fridge was unplugged and empty, and carpet was well-beyond its use-by date. One windy night, something metallic was flapping and banging all night -- so not much sleep was had. Bed was uncomfortable, but on the positive side, location is excellent and the price was economical for a city this size. I will avoid this hotel in cold months, but maybe hot months would be better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ruyi Business Hotel Beijing; City: Beijing; Review: This hotel appears to be aimed at business travellers. It can be a problem getting a non-smoking room that doesn't have a residual smell of tobacco. Infact, people smoked even in the elevator, so it's a natural 'hazard' at this stage in Beijing. Otherwise, room was clean, large, and with good amenities. I was given a 50% discount because of the smell in the room. I stayed for 2 nights.The location was useful and there are plenty of good restaurants nearby.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy; City: Singapore; Review: I have stayed here several times on business and it has always been good. Rooms are very comfortable. If you are having people meet you at the hotel, ask the concierge for a carpark pass for your visitors -- it will relieve them of the cost of parking. The lobby cafe is a bit expensive for Singapore but the coffee is good. It is midway between the city and the airport and is close to the East Coast restaurant area. Also plenty of shopping just over the road. Internet is included.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Wuhou Chengdu; City: Chengdu Sichuan; Review: This was my first stay at this hotel and I was impressed. Room, bed and bathroom were excellent. Breakfast was impressive. Internet is included. I stayed over three days. Tried to have an evening meeting in an area adjacent to the lobby and lighting was a problem. Otherwise, service was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Palace of the Golden Horses; City: Sri Kembangan Petaling District Selangor; Review: From the freeway, the hotel looks grand. I was told this is a 6 star hotel ... I disagree. Yes there is opulence and grandeur, but to extreme. About 50 years ago when it was built this hotel might have been special, but it is now a dated example of excess. The horses theme becomes overdone after a while and more like an eclectic collection of anything horsey. I was there for a conference. It took me two days just to find my way around. Signage is inadequate for the size and floor plan of the place. Wifi was poor. Room maintenance was poor -- two lights in the bathroom not working and were not fixed (definitely not 6 star rating). Breakfast was very ordinary to poor - sao lom bao dried out, buffet selection poor, no espresso coffee. The main positive was perhaps a certain old-world charm if you are prepared to pay for that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Furama RiverFront; City: Singapore; Review: This is an older hotel that has been re-fitted to give modern standards without losing its original impressive charm. The room was very well appointed and comfortable. The bed was very firm. Breakfast is a wide-ranging buffet style. Staff are excellent. Wifi in room was a bit slow but functional. I spent over a week there on business and I would be happy to stay there again. It was a little out of the tourist streets so that suited me. If I wanted to go to the tourist centres or shopping then the hotel operates a shuttle service - very convenient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elite Park Avenue Hotel; City: Gothenburg Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: Only one night on business in Gothenburg, but this was the place to stay. Spacious rooms, excellent bathroom, bed and other amenities. Free wifi. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Check in and check out was effortless. The breakfast (executive lounge) was really great, except I would have preferred espresso coffee. The location is very central. Public transport - trams, buses and trains all accessible. Close to the arts centres, restaurants, shopping, etc. I would go back there anytime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lujiazui Wassim Hotel Shanghai; City: Shanghai; Review: For a short business stay of 2 nights, I found this hotel ticked the main boxes. Comfortable, clean bed and room, working wifi, desk and powerpoints in place, clean and well-maintained bathroom. The breakfast was good, but for a real coffee, you had to order and pay extra. Staff service was ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kinrara Resort; City: Puchong Petaling District Selangor; Review: As conference centres go, Kinrara is new and has the basics for an effective venue. The staff are very helpful and polite throughout. There are a couple of swimming pools, but one needs to be mindful of the Islamic culture in using the pool -- modesty in attire and separation of men and women. I would make the following observations though for the sake of Westerners coming to this venue for a conference: * The food is particularly Malaysian, which is good if you are wanting a local experience, but the spicy chilli is ever-present, which might worry some travellers * The rooms are spacious but they have no hand towel or face washer and the basin has no hot water. * I am cockroach phobic, so the presence of a cockroach or two in the room caught my attention -- not uncommon in the tropics. * In the conference centre, a conference in the adjacent room was playing loud music and the walls between were not efficiently sound proof. Given the cost of mounting a conference, this can be a serious problem regarding the effectiveness of your conference * There is only one key per room and the power cuts out when you take that key out of the key holder/power switch. If you want the room fridge to be cold you will need to ask for a power switch key to leave in the room when you are absent. This is probably a system for avoiding excessive use of electricity, but westerners do prefer cold drinking water in the fridge. * The free wifi is excellent; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hsiu Chi House; City: Zhongzheng District Taipei; Review: This is a relatively new hotel and seems to be designed for student accommodation. The rooms are spacious, simple, clean, comfortable and convenient walking distance to NTU, shopping, and places to eat. Free wifi and very helpful, polite staff. And the price is remarkably low. There is a water garden nearby that is a refreshing short walk to the main road. For itinerant business travellers on a budget, there is no reason not to use this hotel. There is no breakfast service, but coffee and food are in the same block.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinrara Resort; City: Puchong Petaling District Selangor; Review: My second stay at Kinrara turned out to be a disaster. My passport disappeared mysteriously from the room safe. I needed medications locked in the safe late one night, but it malfunctioned electronically and would not open. With no technical staff available at midnight, two people, a woman in hotel uniform and a male, came to my room with an electronic device. Neither could plug the machine into the safe, so I tried and succeeded. Neither of them could operate the machine. The male did not speak or read English, and the machine menu was in English. So I managed to find and select the right menu item and the safe opened. While I was still next to the safe, the woman then spoke to me and the man went to the safe to retrieve the machine, then they both left the room a few seconds later. Next day, I discovered my passport folder missing. Of course, no one was responsible! This was very disappointing after my first visit earlier this year, and of course it disrupted my trip overall due to the running around and expense necessary to get an emergency passport in order to leave the country.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grand Central Hotel Shanghai; City: Shanghai; Review: This is a large, stylish hotel. The rooms are an interesting and excellent layout, with a tasteful older style appointment. The staff were exceedingly helpful. The location is great for the underground, shopping and boutique coffee lounges. The room price was very reasonable, the restaurants less so -- but I thought the food was excellent. Although the hotel is in a busy location, I experienced no external noise factor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinrara Resort; City: Puchong Petaling District Selangor; Review: This was my third stay at this hotel following a disastrous second stay when my passport wallet was stolen. There has been a significant change in staff. The manager was most helpful in checking my room personally this time for inadequacies. First room had a problem with the safe again, so I was placed in another room that worked well. The problem with the safes is a matter of flat batteries. So I learned something. Kinrara remains for me a resort that is configured to Islamic principles and Malaysian cuisine. I think this works well for indigenous Malaysians but may presentation a number of limitations in the minds of some westerners.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Fond Hotel; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: My first time in this hotel, and wow! Very large room, immense bathroom and bed, and modern, even though the hotel is not new. The entry is grand. The staff were very helpful. Currently some road works out front, but that mainly affects the Uber-style taxis. The only downer for a 5-star hotel is the quality of the coffee at breakfast, which is Chinese-style, but I prefer the 'when in Rome do as . . . etc. It's what makes travel an experience. I would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orange Hotel Shanghai Jing an; City: Shanghai; Review: This hotel group has a funky style - black into to elevators, "Go Away (Please)" door signs, funky names for the lighting sequences in the room, etc so it is an interesting concept. The rooms are small but very neat, clean and functional for short stays. Beds are comfortable. English is a bit of a problem at reception at times, but the staff are very attentive. Wifi is free. This is the second in this group I have stayed at. Both were set back from the road a bit in a laneway, so they can be hard to see form the road. But this does not detract from their overall benefits as a location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hsiu Chi House; City: Zhongzheng District Taipei; Review: Basically designed to accommodate students and visiting university professors, this hotel is remarkably good value, and the quality hasn't slipped since my last visit in 2015. Simple, clean rooms. Free wifi was no problem. A busy shopping and restaurant area is only a block or two away. Car parking within the building. Staff are very helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New World Shanghai Hotel; City: Shanghai; Review: This hotel is impressive regarding site, service and rates. I flew in to Pudong Airport, caught the Maglev to the city and then took the Metro Line 2 to Zhongshan Road station. If you come out of Exit 5 and turn right, you will find the hotel next door. The room was very comfortable and well appointed, free wifi, quiet, and close to various shopping, coffee and eating venues. My luggage did not arrive with my flight, so the hotel concierge chased it up when it didn't arrive next morning. I would stay here again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilpena Pound Resort; City: Flinders Ranges National Park Flinders Ranges South Australia; Review: We stayed in a motel room at this resort for 3 nights. Breakfast and the evening meals were included in the room price. Food was good considering the distant location. Restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful. The information centre was patchy on helpfulness and attitude. It depended on who was on duty each day. Basically the service is good if you need reports on the road conditions, especially when it rains. The scenery and wildlife are the real drawcard of this region. Its geology is unique and this is well-documented. There are numerous walks within the Pound, but also interesting gorges to explore in the Flinders Ranges not too far from the Pound (especially Brachina Gorge). This whole region is a favourite haunt of artists who seek grand landscapes. Wifi is not available so there is a sense of being cut-off, but this region is perhaps a destination where people often seek that as an advantage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yajie Hotel; City: Suzhou Jiangsu; Review: Living up to the name of the hotel, the staff were graceful and helpful in their manner. The room was very clean, comfortable and well-appointed. I was on the 21st floor, with good views of the city. Suzhou is known for its bridges crossing water. Hairy crab is a freshwater crustacean and a prized local delicacy, but not one I prized for my tastes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean City Hotel Shenzhen; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: This hotel was in a convenient location for my work in this part of Shenzhen. It is very comfortable with decent size rooms, helpful staff, good beds and bathroom facilities. It is also close by convenience stores and restaurants.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mehood Hotel Lianhu Road; City: Xi an Shaanxi; Review: Menhood Hotel is literally in the centre of the ancient Qin Dynasty city -- just a short walk to the Bell Tower and Muslim Road. The room was thoroughly modern, large and with a view to the ancient Bell Tower. The room had a very large, comfortable bed. The bathroom featured a shower and toilet (well-appointed), but the hand basin is located in the main room with a very brightly lit large mirror -- excellent for make-up if you are a woman. Wardrobe was spacious. Staff were very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earl s Anchorage; City: Lord Howe Island; Review: We stayed at Earl's Anchorage number 6 as a party of 4. The house is surrounded by rainforest, and walking into the 'CBD' through the rainforest takes about 10-20 minutes, depending on how much you take in the scenery and surroundings as you walk. The home is modern and well-appointed. We bought food and cooked and ate at home some nights. TV is limited, but a DVD player enables movies that can be borrowed. There were many sights to see and anywhere was within walking distance on the island.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku damm; City: Berlin; Review: Near everything in Berlin. Near railway and center. Quit area anyway.Room was quite small, but personally and designed. Especially the rain shower was good. The bed was good. Room was dark enough to get good sleep.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Holiday Inn Express Bilbao; City: Derio Province of Vizcaya Basque Country; Review: Hotel in Bilbao was very booked up during the 2 nights I spent there. It is very close to the airport but I didn't hear any aircraft at all. Reason for that was, that planes were not flying at night time. I don't usually stay at Holiday Inns but this one was good value for money. The price included a modest breakfast. The walls are thin and I heard my neighbor on the other side speaking on the phone late evening. The bar was closed 11 pm and there was no Place to have a beer nearby, no mini bar either.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tunamaya Beach Spa Resort Tioman Island; City: Pulau Tioman Rompin District Pahang; Review: Our villa was facing the beach, but poor view. You cannot walk on the beach, but you can do snorkelling and you can find colourful fishes. The view to the back of the resort is high hill. The swimming pool is very small. The diving centre provides rental for snorkelling equipments. The food was nether warm, Buffet in the morning,The service here however really bad, We were waiting over an hour for the food to come. Dinner was not great, we ate the seafood BBQ.The lobster and fish were dry. Next morning they asked us to be up and ready at 7 oclock to get the ferry. However, some guests were late so we ended up waiting. We will not go back to that resort.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: UNAHOTELS Mediterraneo Milano; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: The room I booked was not like the pictures and description at all. It was very tiny and too luminous at the nighttime. The shower was terrible, almost always only cold water. Even that the temperature was over 30 Celsius, I would like to wash myself with warm water.. The general feel of the hotel is more like a 2 star than a 4 star. The breakfast was every morning the same, coffee terrible. The electricity was poor, breaks, the elevator stopped when we were inside; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Creta Maris Beach Resort; City: Hersonissos Crete; Review: It was booring to spend one week in this hotel. Theoretically every day new things to do and new food to eat, but in practice every day was the same. The food was always overcooked. It doesnot matter if you took fish or meat or chicken, always overcooked and cold ( buffet ); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ray-Ban RB3016 Classic Clubmaster Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: These are the real deal and look great! Don't hesitate to buy them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban Men's 0rb3016 Polarized Square Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: These are the real deal and look great! Don't hesitate to buy them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse All Star Black Leather Rubber Cap Lace Up; Brand: ; Review: Love them!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Loslandifen Womens Closed Toe High Heels Pointed Slender Stiletto Pumps; Brand: Loslandifen; Review: These heels are surprisingly comfortable for the height! They look super cute. Will buy more colors. Go ahead and get them. You won't be disappointed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban Men's ORB3447 Polarized Round Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: This pair looks great. Authentic Ray Bans for a great price. I was hesitant to order them, but I don't regret the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FACE N FACE Women's High Elastic Waist Flare Pleated A Line Midi Skirt; Brand: FACE N FACE; Review: Beautiful skirt! Go one size larger than you would normally buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zebella Women Vintage PU Leather Backpack School College Bookbag Laptop; Brand: ZEBELLA; Review: Great bag pack for the price! It is very stylish and has become my daily commute bag. Thinking of purchasing in other colors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Faux Leather Fashion Midi Bodycon A-line Dress with Belted; Brand: LAI MENG FIVE CATS; Review: This dress is beyond beautiful. I wear a size Small and ordered a Large. I realized it was too big, and went down to Medium. Thanks to Amazon's easy return policy I returned the Large dress and got the Medium. I love the dress. You can dress it up or down. I'd recommend to shorten the sleeves to 3/4, but that's my personal taste. Other than that, this dress is fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invicta Women's 15150 "Angel" 18k Yellow Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Watch; Brand: Invicta; Review: This watch is just classic. I'm really glad I made the purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: 1400 Series Rug Pad White 2' X 4'; Brand: Cleverbrand; Review: This rug pad is a very good product for the money. It didn't seem any different from the pricier ones I have in my house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BUILT NY Spicy Relish Neoprene Lunch Bag with Adjustable Crossbody Strap, Black; Brand: BUILT; Review: High quality hardware, lightweight and washable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All-Clad 4202 Sauce Pan with Lid, 2-Quart, Silver; Brand: All-Clad; Review: Great little pot! I have two because it's such a useful size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Life Corner TV Stand - Fits TVs Up to 50'' Wide - Pure Black - by South Shore; Brand: South Shore; Review: Very nice looking and solid, once it's put together. Fits nicely in the corner. Nice size spaces for components and decorative baskets. I like the doors because I can stash the remotes inside and not have to look at them. This is a very nice product for the money and we are very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HIC Harold Import Co. 7004-HIC Glass, Square, 2.5 oz Classic Diner Style Salt And Pepper Shaker Home Decor Products; Brand: HIC Harold Import Co.; Review: This is bigger than I expected, but it's nice because I don't have to fill it up as often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoie + Chloe Stainless Steel Butter Dish with Easy to Hold Lid; Brand: Zoie + Chloe; Review: It's made of very cheap material. It can't be put in the dishwasher. I'm not sure what kind of stainless steel can't be put in the dishwasher so it makes me wonder what it's really made of. It scratched and rusted quickly even with hand washing , so I threw it out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Umbra Mezzo Trash Can; Brand: Umbra; Review: This is very cute but I knew it was because my friend already bought two from Amazon. Just the right size for a small powder room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD 4-Slice Toaster Oven, Black; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Great toaster oven!! Nice size and all the features that you need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Portable Compact Healthy Portions Diet Scale; Brand: OXO; Review: Does the job for a good price. Hard to find a non-digital scale like this so I was glad Amazon had it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Vendetta (Blood for Blood, #1); Author: Catherine Doyle; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: 3.5/5 Some minor issues but this was seriously addictive!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It’s Not Me, It’s You; Author: Mhairi McFarlane; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5/5; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling, #1); Author: Erika Johansen; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 5 stars for the first half of the book, 3 for the second which was much slower paced. Maybe 3.5 overall?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Voyager (Outlander, #3); Author: Diana Gabaldon; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of my favourite books ever and the best book in the series yet. It's so intricately plotted, gut-wrenching in parts but absolutely wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Retribution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #3); Author: Michelle Hodkin; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Why did I bother?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6); Author: Diana Gabaldon; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Oh God, that ending. I'm a mess.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nina is Not OK; Author: Shappi Khorsandi; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Everyone read this wonderful book NOW; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hating Game; Author: Sally Thorne; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: So good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Catch a Wild Viscount; Author: Tessa Dare; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 I think? A bit hard to rate because it's so short but it was really enjoyable and I'll definitely be reading more by Tessa Dare soon!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Princess (The Royals, #1); Author: Erin Watt; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: UPDATE 21/10/16 I've given two stars to far better books than this so I'm lowering my rating to one star. It really wasn't very good and I hate the romanticising of unhealthy relationships, especially in YA. ------------------------------------------- There was so much to hate about this book - the misogyny, girl on girl hate, slut shaming, sexual assault being used as a plot device, the awful, awful male characters... I could go on. But is was a pretty quick read which is why I'm giving it two stars instead of just one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Lady Always Wins; Author: Courtney Milan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5/5 stars. It only loses half a star because it was so short but I loved this and can't wait to read more Courtney Milan this year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Bound; Author: Rosamund Hodge; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Maybe a 3.5/5?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: "I Give You My Body . . .": How I Write Sex Scenes; Author: Diana Gabaldon; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I can think of a few authors who need to read this...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After Hello; Author: Mhairi McFarlane; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: 3.5/5 stars. Very cute and a lovely follow up to You Had Me at Hello.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh (Society of Gentlemen, #0.5); Author: K.J. Charles; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5/5 stars. It only loses half a star because it was so short and I'm stingy with 5 star ratings. I loved it though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Regent Petite France Hotel Spa; City: Strasbourg Bas Rhin Grand Est; Review: The Hotel Regent Petite France is an excellent hotel that contributed to a wonderful stay in Strasbourg. The hotel is beautifully located over the river and the amenities offered and provided by the hotel are appreciated. The staff was absolutely professional, helpful and friendly. All aspects of our stay here were wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Munich City Centre; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: I chose this hotel in Munich because I am a Priority member and have been pleased with previous IHG experiences. I stay in hotels approximately 60 - 70 days per year, most of them with IHG hotels. There were no electric outlets in the bedroom section which required a request for a long extension cord to be installed. The internet charge is outrageous in this day and age, irrespective of what they say is a fair price. The parking situation was paid to Holiday Inn but never explained by Holiday Inn personnel and this situation caused frustration and anxiety when trying to exit the garage. The Holiday Inn personnel would not address the issue only to direct me to the garage owner for a resolution. When I travel to Munich in the future, I will not stay at this hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Lincoln South; City: Lincoln Nebraska; Review: The room was sufficiently large and comfortable. The bedding was not changed daily and the floor was not vacuumed daily. The internet WiFi was slower than a phone modem. Most of the time during the evening, I could not use the internet because of the slowness.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln South; City: Lincoln Nebraska; Review: I have stayed in this Residence Inn previously and in all instances, I have been very pleased with the accommodations and with the professionalism of the staff. The hotel is very clean, the rooms are well laid out and the wifi is more than acceptable. They feature a breakfast that is very satisfying with great coffee!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Mississauga Toronto Southwest; City: Mississauga Ontario; Review: Most Holiday Inn Express properties provide for a breakfast. Not this property. If you need to use the internet, be prepared to wait, if you can get it on your computer. The WiFi is slower than the old dial-up. It is frustrating to say the least. Other than that, the property is OK, but the Price is HIGH.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym; Brand: Weider; Review: Overall provides a very good full body workout. You will need to do a bit of research as the included workout guide just shows a small subset of the exercises available. I went to the TotalGym site and found hundreds of exercises that could be done on this machine, and then built up a workout plan of my own. Figure it will take you about 1-2 weeks to get comfortable and learn the proper body and arm placements and then will you really be rocking and rolling. Initially I was concerned that this machine would not provide enough resistance as I have done years of free weight training in the past. I was mistaken as there is more than enough resistance when you factor in the steep angle placements and 4 included bungee cords. For an exercise like Squats for example, you may have to make some modifications like 1-legged squat, if the resistance is not enough. Setup was simple, took about 10 minutes, unfortuately one of the screws did not line up properly near the foot rest but it doesn't affect performance too much. For the money this really can't be beat! You will get a nice cardio plus resistance training program, if done properly. It is so convenient, there's really no excuses anymore not to workout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bodylastics Patented Anti-SNAP 12pcs, 14pcs, 19pcs and 31pcs MAX Tension Resistance Bands Sets with 5,; Brand: Bodylastics; Review: The bands are of high quality and should last many years. The included handle bars, door anchor, anywhere anchor, and leg straps allow for a full body workout no matter where you are. It also has a booklet to demonstrate how to do many of the exercises properly and there are many available videos to teach you additional exercises not included in the book. I had tried a few other products, but these have been the best I've tried and if anyone ever asked me which resistance bands to purchase, I would direct them to these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rep Flat Bench - FB-3000-1,000 lb Rated Bench for Weightlifting; Brand: Rep Fitness; Review: Nice solid feel to the bench....It is heavy but not too heavy and the perfect height in my opinion. Feels with and no wobble at all. The padding feels very nice and high quality. Took my maybe 30 minutes to put together but can be put together much faster with a socket wrench. After installation, I measure it with a level and everything was nice and even. Great price for the bench for this high quality piece of equipment. I think it will last many many years and glad i bought this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stamina In-Motion Elliptical Trainer; Brand: Stamina; Review: After 2 months it started making a loud clanging noise and it felt unsafe to use so we threw it out. You get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: POWER GUIDANCE AB Wheel, The Best Fitness Equipment for 6 Pack Abs & Core Workout Roller; Brand: POWER GUIDANCE; Review: Really love this Ab Wheel. The hand grips are a little longer than other Ab wheels that I have tried which is great and the padding is very comfortable in the hands. The Wheel itself is nice and thick with a rubber coating that does not mark up the floors and rolls very smoothly. The included pad was a nice bonus although slightly too small for my needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Guest Room: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Bohjalian Page; Review: Once again Bohjalian creates a novel that you just cannot put down. It explores a problem that has existed forever and does not offer any answers but makes the reader think about many "what if's". This book is fascinating and eerie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guest Room: A Novel - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Bohjalian Page; Review: Once again Bohjalian creates a novel that you just cannot put down. It explores a problem that has existed forever and does not offer any answers but makes the reader think about many "what if's". This book is fascinating and eerie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laugh 'til You Die: A Granite Cove Mystery (Granite Cove Mysteries) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Love Cook Page; Review: Being a lifetime resident of the Northshore I love reading Sharon Cook's novels. She is a gifted writer and I have always loved her sense of humor. Laugh 'til You Die is a fun read and it captures the essence of Boston's North shore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phantom Baby; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Love Cook Page; Review: This novel grabs you from the start. Cook blends her familiarity with the setting into a humorous and empathetic tale of a middle-aged guidance counselor's struggle with her husband's infidelities, her daughter's unplanned pregnancy and her own battle with alcohol dependency. It is a good, unpredictable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Millionaire's Wife: a twisty suspense thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Shalini Boland Page; Review: This novel will grab you and keep you reading until the end. It is a fun read and although parts are a bit hard to believe, it keeps you rooting for the "good guys".; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Since We Fell CD: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Dennis Lehane Page; Review: This book grabs you and doesn`t let go. It is fascinating as you follow the main character and the decisions she makes. She is dealing with right and wrong on many different levels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Ottumwa; City: Ottumwa Iowa; Review: I had to go to Ottumwa for work and was impressed with the Hampton Inn. It was so clean and new. They seemed to be understaffed, but since it was just after the opening that may have changed. They have an indoor pool, which is so nice to have in Iowa in the winter. Though it's not huge, it was OK for lap-swimming, which is what I used it for. Basically, it was a nice, clean hotel worth staying in if life takes you to Ottumwa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel; City: Des Moines Iowa; Review: I stayed here for a hybrid work/fun trip, and was disappointed considering that this is a Renaissance property. There's not enough staff. I had to go looking for a valet when I arrived to park my car. The cable and internet service is awful, which is a problem for business travelers. The toilet and sink were super loud, which woke me up when my friend needed to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. I also came back to my room once to find my bed unmade, though my friend's was made. The location and room size are good, but otherwise this property needs work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eldridge Hotel; City: Lawrence Kansas; Review: If I were just judging the staff of the Eldridge, I'd give them the highest rating possible. The valet in particular -- he found my lost credit card, and was so nice every time he brought our car around. The historical hotel is lovely to look at, but our room (508) was broken into two parts. The AC was in the bedroom, but blocked by a wall into the couch area. To keep the couch area comfortable, the AC had to be on full blast in the bedroom. It was a pain when my fiance was relaxing in the bedroom -- freezing -- while I was working at the desk. Plus, there's not much of a point of having HDTVs when there is awful, non-HD cable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Portland City Center; City: Portland Oregon; Review: The thing that sticks out the most for me was how great this place was decorated. It didn't look like a standard Marriott. It looked more like a boutique, with great art and furnishings. My room was small, but it worked fine. The room service was very fast, and the front desk staff was helpful in getting me another room when there was an issue with my reservation. The location can't be beat. It's right in the middle of Portland, within walking distance to great bars, stores and food trucks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Court Inn; City: Fish Creek Wisconsin; Review: The Cedar Court Inn is a perfect place to stay to have Fish Creek, one of Door County's best towns, right outside the door. They're located just off the main drag, just steps from shops and restaurants. They're also only about a block from the harbor, making walks to the water so easy. The rooms in the motel are small, but clean. The pool is clean and well-kept, but not heated. The staff is really nice and accommodating, and we would happily return there on our next trip to Door County.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn La Porte; City: LaPorte Indiana; Review: It's a normal Hampton Inn, but what impressed me was the fantastic staff. There was a problem with our room, and they worked quickly to fix everything. And if you stay here, don't keep the drapes closed. There is a lovely pond and view, which is kind of surprising just off the highway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starlite Resort; City: Saugatuck Allegan County Michigan; Review: We went to Starlite for its opening weekend and loved it. The staff was kind and eager to please. The throwback decor gives the Starlite a fun, kitschy feel. The pool and hot tub were great, and I loved the hammocks. We didn't get a chance to use the grills or badminton court, but we plan to on our return. And make no mistake, thanks to the great work at Starlite, we will return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antica Dimora Firenze; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Antica Dimora was a lovely place to stay. Our room had a small terrace, nice-sized bathroom and a comfortable bed. The breakfast every morning was delicious -- particularly the croissants! -- and the service was incredibly helpful. Be ready that it's cash only!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Carlton; City: Ghent East Flanders Province; Review: So much to love about our stay at the Hotel Carlton. The staff went out of their way to help, and they provide you with everything from local recommendations to tram tickets. Breakfast was delicious, and we were able to rent bikes for a lovely ride through the Belgian countryside. The room was spacious and the shower was awesome. Seriously, just stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Beech Bank Bed Breakfast; City: Llanberis Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: Had a one night stay here and Annie couldn't do enough for me, checked in late in the evening and was shown room 4, well decorated and everything and more was supplied, nice touches like an ironing board and iron, hairdryer and had the feeling if you'd forgotten anything and asked Annie would have been able to supply it. Would definitely come back and visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Hotel; City: Aberystwyth Ceredigion Wales; Review: Was working in the area for 9 days and was given this hotel to stay in. Has a central location, so ideal to walk to the sea front, pubs, etc. Rooms are dated and had a feel of a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel, but having said that it served its purpose. No complaints.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Queensbridge Hotel; City: Aberystwyth Ceredigion Wales; Review: Stayed for one night, checked in after a really long day, was working locally. Room was OK, dated but hey it's in an old Victorian house, had a pint down the road on the recommendation of the owner? Barman? Not quite sure who he was, anyway returned, comfy bed, was fast asleep and then about 4am the fire alarm went off, perfect. So went outside and some other people were there, apparently it had gone off the night before as well, alarm was turned off after about an hour, by that time it was time for me to get up anyway. It was a false alarm by the way. Not a great impression tbh.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham; City: Chatham Kent England; Review: Word of advice, stayed in room 243, my god it's a long walk, there's only 245 rooms in the whole hotel! And it's all on one level. When u leave ur room make sure you have everything with you, or kiss goodbye to 15 mins of ur life! But on a plus side, rooms clean and tidy, pool available and gym. Bar expensive and u need a credit card to secure a drink.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Bull Hotel; City: Duns Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: My wife and I went here one afternoon for a quick drink, got talking to the bar man and said we were interested in eating there,he showed us a menu, it looked great,so my dad came and stayed with us a while later,decided to take him there for a meal,dinning area is simple, our waitress was friendly and service was excellent, had a fantastic meal and loved it so much we asked to come back the next night and had the same table with the same great experience. We love this place,small,friendly,quaint, full of character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Andrea s; City: Los Cristianos Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Enjoyed staying here with my Girlfriend, initially we thought the room was small but we soon adapted to it, good sized bathroom/ shower. Small balcony but as it was just the two of us, it wasn’t an issue. Room was really clean and tidy, staff were always polite and chatty, helping with any questions we may have had. A small lift helped as well with baggage. Overall a great little hotel centrally placed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Colquitt Page; Review: I bought this for my OB class years ago. The content was simple to read and understand. Great book for business students!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Structures: Or Why Things Dont Fall Down (Pelican); Author: Visit Amazon's J E Gordon Page; Review: I purchased this book for my father since he is very much into books with a wealth of knowledge and also because he is expanding his book collection for his library. He enjoyed reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Joint Book: The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery; Author: Visit Amazon's Terrie Noll Page; Review: I bought this for my father to fill out his library collection and also because he is an engineer and is interested in technical stuff like this. I didn't read it myself but my father said it was very informative with great visual aids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Japanese Joinery; Author: Visit Amazon's Hideo Sato Page; Review: I bought this for my father for many different reasons. He is an engineer and enjoys technical books like this. He also greatly admires anything Japanese. This was a great book for his library collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stephen Biesty's Cross-sections Castle: See Inside an Amazing 14th-Century Castle; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Biesty Page; Review: I bought this for my father. He is an engineer and enjoys these types of books with detailed and technical drawings. He is also interested in ancient civilizations and is expanding his book collection. Great find for all his interests!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Books" />; Author: Visit Amazon's Terrie Noll Page; Review: I bought this for my father to fill out his library collection and also because he is an engineer and is interested in technical stuff like this. I didn't read it myself but my father said it was very informative with great visual aids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rome; Author: Andrew Solway; Review: I bought this for my father. He is an engineer and enjoys these types of books with detailed and technical drawings. He is also interested in ancient civilizations and is expanding his book collection. Great find for all his interests!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knopf Guide: Paris (Knopf City Guides); Author: Knopf Guides; Review: I purchased this guide book for my dad. He loves to travel and also has a nice library he has been trying to fill up. He told me how much he enjoys the Knopf guides for their information but also their great pictures so I went ahead and purchased guides for many of the popular cities and countries. He has them all beautifully arranged on his library shelves. The spines of the guides look great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress: 1952 onwards (all marks) (Owners' Workshop Manual); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Davies Page; Review: I purchased this book for my father since he is very much into books with a wealth of knowledge and also because he is expanding his book collection for his library. He is an engineer and loves detailed books like these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HMS Victory Manual 1765-1812: An Insight into Owning, Operating and Maintaining the Royal Navy's Oldest and Most Famous Warship; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Goodwin Page; Review: I purchased this book for my father since he is very much into books with a wealth of knowledge and also because he is expanding his book collection for his library. He loves sailing ships and enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilderness Search and Rescue: A Complete Handbook; Author: Tim Setnicka; Review: I bought this for my father because he is heavily involved in the search and rescue field in the United States and in China. He also has a nice office library set up and has been expanding his collection. Great book, great addition!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chemistry of Powder and Explosives; Author: Tenney L. Davis; Review: I purchased this book for my father since he is very much into books with a wealth of knowledge and also because he is expanding his book collection for his library. He enjoyed reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross - Sections Man of War (Stephen Biesty's cross-sections); Author: Stephen Biesty; Review: I bought this for my father. He is an engineer and enjoys these types of books with detailed and technical drawings. He is also interested in old sailing ships and is expanding his book collection. Great find for all his interests!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects (Ziggurat Book); Author: Mario Salvadori; Review: I purchased this book for my father since he is very much into books with a wealth of knowledge and also because he is expanding his book collection for his library. He enjoyed reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landscape with Roses: Gardens * Walkways * Arbors * Containers; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Cox Page; Review: My family recently bought a large house on an even larger corner lot in a beautiful neighborhood. Purchased this book to give me some landscaping ideas for the front garden. It is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook (US Army Survival); Author: Department Of The Army; Review: I bought this for my dads book collection so I didn't read it. My dad read it though and thought it was very informative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Complete Directory of Military Vehicles: Features over 180 vehicles with 320 identification photographs; Author: Visit Amazon's Pat Ware Page; Review: I purchased this book for my father since he is very much into books with a wealth of knowledge and also because he is expanding his book collection for his library. He loves military type vehicles and drove an old military truck back in China. He even wanted to buy a hummer at some point. Anyway, he enjoyed the great pictures in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rigging Handbook 4th Edition; Author: Jerry Klinke; Review: I purchased this book for my dad and his expanding book collection. He is also in the search and rescue field and he says this was a great addition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Architectura Navalis Mercatoria: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century Naval Architecture (Dover Maritime); Author: Fredrik Henrik af Chapman; Review: I bought this for my father's book collection. He is an engineer and loves books with these kinds of technical drawings. He thought it was very informative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jewelry 7000 Years: An International History and Illustrated Survey from the Collections of the British Museum; Author: Hugh Tait; Review: I bought this for my father's book collection. He is interested in ancient civilizations and antiques. He found this book to be very informative with great high quality images.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Inn Spirit; City: Hong Kong; Review: I have three criteria when I am looking for a hotel room: cleanliness, affordability and in a good location. Usually I have to sacrifice one for the other, but Inn Spirit fulfilled all three criteria!! It's located near the subway and all of the great shopping Hong Kong has to offer. It's extremely neat and clean (even my mother remarked upon its cleanliness - and she has a high standard!!). And it's extremely affordable for Hong Kong. Rooms are small but that's Hong Kong for you. To top it all off, Samuel is a blessing in the hospitality world - he gave us precise directions beforehand, gave some travel advice, looked after our luggage when we checked out -- and even dried off my umbrella when it got soaked from the rain. I would definitely recommend this place for others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V A Villa; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: I came to Siem Reap for the Angkor Wat Half Marathon and stayed at V&A Villa for four days. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a family friendly place and as a place to decompress after a long day of temples. It's not near the action of the town - which can be a bad or good thing depending your preference. If you do want to get into the town, tuk tuk services are readily available. There were two small communication hiccups. The first was when we arrived and there was no one to pick us up at the airport. We did book three months beforehand, so I can see how that might be overlooked. After getting a SIM card at the airport and calling them, a driver came immediately within 15 minutes. The second hiccup was when we came out of one of the temples and couldn't find our tuk tuk driver. But the local shopkeepers were super helpful in getting ahold of him (we had written down his cell phone number in advance) and turns out he was only two shops away from us having a coffee. This was also the only instance this had happened - every other time our driver found us before we even had a chance to start looking for his tuk tuk! But these are very small mishaps compared to the overall experience - which was fantastic. The pool is great for cooling off after a hot day of temples (the jacuzzi jets were a godsend after my half marathon!!) and the food on site is delicious and reasonably priced (they were thoughtful enough to bring out chopsticks for my Chinese mother and me). Everyone was so kind and accommodating, from the staff, Andy and Voleak and our driver Pheap. Overall, my mother and I felt safe and comfortable while staying in Siem Reap. One side note about cleanliness: it's fairly clean place but it's inevitable that some dirt and buggies (like moths and a stray mosquito or two) will come into your room. Not a big deal but it happens. I was covered with a thin layer of red dirt during my entire stay in Siem Reap!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 191hotel; City: Taoyuan District Taoyuan; Review: e91 (also known as 191) is located within walking distance from the Taoyuan train station (not the high speed one though, normal train station) and they do a really good job of providing signs to orient you once you get closer. Check-in was smooth and they helped us to arrange for a taxi to the airport the next morning (located about half hour away). Rooms were clean and enough for one night's stay in Taoyuan. We had a private bathroom but some of the rooms had a shared bathroom. Buffet breakfast in the morning was superb - perfect before setting off to the airport. Chinese style and plentiful - with two types of porridge, buns, condiments for the porridge, cabbage, eggs, etc. Outside had a lot of shops as well - my dad was sick and needed some hot tea and we were able to grab some just down the street. Good place to stay if you're headed to the airport the next day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Time B B; City: Ruifang New Taipei; Review: The owners of Good Time B&B put a lot of effort into their minsu and it certainly pays off. The owners are a 70s year-old brother-sister duo with the brother's son helping out as well. They do their best to make you feel at home. The sister told us that when the guests leave during the day, every day they clean and sanitize the place and it definitely shows because the place was spotless! Some of the furniture in their dining area is their old family furniture that has been refurbished. Service is also on point. They helped us to arrange for a taxi to the train station the next morning and gave us an early breakfast (at 6 am!) of boiled eggs, bread and delicious coffee. The minsu is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from the old street of Jiufen which is a must-visit. Overall, would recommend this minsu for its cleanliness and hospitality and location to Jiufen old street. We arrived by taxi to the minsu so I am not sure how easy it is to find the minsu if you were to go by public transport. FYI - I booked a room for three people and requested an extra bed (for 800 NT) which was essentially a comforter and a pillow on the ground. Because it was cold that night, the three of us managed to sleep on the huge king sized bed just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Inn; City: Hong Kong; Review: The shining point of Ocean Inn is its accessibility and location - literally just steps from the Jordan MTR (exit B). Owner are quite hospitable and certainly has a home-y feel to it. We stayed in the extra rooms down the hallway. Rooms themselves were very basic but clean. It was a welcome change after camping in Hong Kong, so we were not picky. We used Ocean Inn as a base to explore around Hong Kong, especially Temple Street Night Market. Overall, would recommend to those who will be spending a lot of time sight-seeing Hong Kong and do not mind a small, simple room to sleep in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Pittsburgh Steubenville Pike; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: We were in Pittsburgh for a wedding, along with a couple of other families whom we haven't seen in about 10 years. The hotel kindly put us all together on the third floor, with rooms next to each other, for our wonderful reunion. The rooms themselves are very clean and spacious. Breakfast in the morning was filling and healthy - with options such as Chobani yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, and the waffle-maker! The only downside was the hotel was located a bit out of the city itself - requiring approximately half an hour drive (or more, depending on traffic) for us to get to where we wanted to be. However, if you have a car, this is of course not a problem. Overall, a great and affordable place to base yourself in Pittsburgh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Our flight to Calgary got massively delayed and we ended up coming in at 1 am. Luckily in the airport, there is a complimentary phone to call hotels and we called Homewood Suites about a shuttle, which came 10 minutes later. The room itself was very comfortable and spacious, complete with a kitchenette and living room. Unfortunately we did not take advantage of the space since we were headed to Banff the next day. But we did take advantage of their delicious breakfast in the morning - very satisfying and a lot of variety offered. Overall, a great spot near the airport with its services and quite affordable as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wingate by Wyndham Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: We came to this hotel the day before our flight left Calgary. It is conveniently located near the airport and they offer an airport shuttle which was available at 4:30 am for our early flight. The rooms themselves are clean, spacious, and well decorated. Microwave and refrigerator were included in our room, which was convenient for us to make a quick dinner before passing out. They also offer a hot breakfast in the morning, but our flight was too early to take advantage of that. Overall, a great place to stay before or after a flight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlton s Banff; City: Banff Banff National Park Alberta; Review: We had a lovely kitchenette suite with two bedrooms (and also two doors, very interesting layout). We walked a few blocks to a nearby supermarket and cooked dinner, although Banff has a lot of dining options in the main street as well. They also offer breakfast in the morning which includes the basics but sufficient enough for the day ahead. The rooms were clean and spacious. It is a bit confusing walking around the complex, since we were on the third floor and trying to use the stairs to get downstairs. Parking was provided on the ground floor for free with a pass. A very pleasant and comfortable stay in Banff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake Louise Inn; City: Lake Louise Banff National Park Alberta; Review: We ended up staying here for two nights, but not consecutively, given we came during the busy summer season. The first night, we were in the main building and took advantage of the heated indoor whirlpool - which was a blessing after a day of hiking around. The second night, it was Rib Thursdays and we ordered delicious ribs from the restaurant on site. The only major complaint was that it was difficult using the water kettle to make hot drinks -- it was hard finding an outlet that worked and was near to a flat surface to put the kettle on, given the short cord of the water kettle. An extension cord could easily solve this problem. The rooms also had refrigerators but no microwaves - which I guess is okay if you want to eat at the restaurant or walk a few minutes to the "town center" which had shops and eateries. It is a bit pricey but close to Lake Louise and adequate enough for our needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heart of Sapa Hotel; City: Sapa Lao Cai Province; Review: Originally we had planned to stay 3 days and 2 nights in Sapa and arrive early on Saturday morning via Sapa bus. However, because my flight was delayed by a day due to a snowstorm, we re-arranged our plans to take the Sapa express night bus. My friend communicated with the owner who helped us with the Sapa bus planning and re-planning. The Sapa express night bus (which I would recommend over the train, after hearing the experiences of my fellow travelers who said it was a long and rocky ride. The key is the bus ride is shorter!) arrived in Sapa at 4 am. Since we had already booked our hotel room for that day, we made the short trek in the early morning to our hotel. After calling them, they were kind enough to let us check in at the ungodly hour because we were desperate to sleep in a bed. The rooms themselves were spacious and clean, with much-desired heating available. We unfortunately had a lot of fog on our trip so we weren't able to see much, except for a brief moment in the morning when we saw that we indeed had mountain views. The hotel itself is located in the center of town (which is quite small to begin with). The owner gave us suggestions on where to eat in town and was very very hospitable. She offered us hot tea/coffee when we came back one day - their ginger tea is so delicious and necessary in the cool climate. Breakfast was plentiful and unlimited - which we weren't aware of until we saw people ordering multiple things off the menu. On our first morning, we had slept in until 10 am but the owner still offered us breakfast despite us thinking that it was too late for breakfast! On our way out to take the afternoon bus back to Hanoi, she provided us with a small meal to eat since we would be missing dinner with the bus ride. Overall, the service there is excellent and the streets are extremely quiet at night - a thankful respite after the noisy streets of Hanoi. We would recommend this place if staying in Sapa for its wonderful hospitality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanoi Tomodachi House; City: Hanoi; Review: I chose to stay at Hanoi Tomodachi House given the high ratings and rave reviews and it definitely did not disappoint. The staff (Harry) was extremely communicative with me beforehand in arranging an airport pickup ($18 for 4 seater) especially when my flight was delayed by one day but my friend was still arriving as per schedule and would be checking in under my name. The rooms were also very clean & neat (important criteria to me) and decorated nicely with Japanese and Vietnamese touches. This place was the only place we stayed in Hanoi that didn't have mosquitoes - a huge plus! The only downside is that the hostel, despite being located in an alleyway accessible only by foot and motorbike, was quite loud at night with people chatting and talking and cooking. I was able to sleep fine once I put in earplugs, but my friend had some difficulty. Breakfast in the morning was so filling and delicious - with many options available. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Hanoi. My friend and I stayed two separate nights and enjoy this place the most out of the 3 places we stayed at in Hanoi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ludwigs; City: Fussen Swabia Bavaria; Review: Hotel Ludwigs is conveniently located in the middle of Fussen, near the Neuschwanstein castle. If you have a car, you will have to ask them on arrival about where to park, since the hotel itself is located on a pedestrian road (or at least it appears that way). But they have parking available for guests at the back of the hotel for about 3-4 euros. The rooms were clean and relatively modern, with the hotel decorated in nice painted murals. It was located right in the middle of town so we had a nice walk at night around town, which was remarkably quiet and quaint. We opted to try dinner at the restaurant and found it to be average - certainly filling enough but a little salty for our tastes - with a fly hovering around the table as well. We did not try the breakfast given our dinner experience. Nonetheless, it was an adequate enough stay for us given that we wanted somewhere to stay after visiting the Neuschwanstein castle.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haus Wartenberg; City: Salzburg Austrian Alps; Review: Haus Wartenberg is a family-run inn located just a little outside of Salzburg "old town", but accessible by buses that run every 10 minutes and only 3 stops away. Bus 1 will take you to and from the main train station, if you get off at stop Moosstrabe - approximately 15-20 min ride (Google Maps will show you a route that involves trains and walking for 1 km, but after going to the information center, they were able to give us a bus route with only 100 m of walking). The rooms have a lot of charm in them, with antique furniture and unique furnishings. I wasn't too bothered by the smell of old furniture, although I could see how someone might be. Breakfast in the morning is included and consists of breads (like delicious European farmer breads), deli meats, cheeses, yogurt, coffee & juice. Being in a relatively residential area, it was quiet at night. Overall, it was a nice place to stay in Salzburg if you don't mind staying in a family-run establishment with a little charm and taking a short bus trip or walking to get to the Old Town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bed Bar No 8; City: Interlaken Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: Bed & Bar No. 8 is located approximately 5-10 minute walk from Interlaken West station, on a small island in the middle of the river. (a tip: you can easily hop on a train without buying a ticket from Interlaken West to get to Interlaken Ost/East if you need to go to Jungfrau or Harder Kulm or any other of the attractions in the area. It appears that Interlaken West is a bit smaller of the two train stations). It is newly furnished and a mixture of a hostel and a hotel, with a communal kitchen but lots of individual private rooms. We enjoyed the modern furnishings, balcony in our room, and the convenient location. Reception is closed after 5 pm, but they make arrangements with you ahead of time in case you arrive after 5 pm (as was the case for me). They also had a rooftop terrace which we did not get a chance to enjoy. We only wished we had more time in Interlaken to enjoy the space a bit more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Royal; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: We needed a hotel for a quick night in Munich before we headed out to the Bavarian countryside, so this was perfect for us since we were arriving by train and it was a 5 min walk from Munich's main train station. We ended up arriving around midnight due to delays on the train and we felt safe walking to the hotel (and reception is open 24 hours! Thank goodness). Of note, there are some "late night establishments" open nearby that we saw on our midnight walk to the hotel. They also have a lift/elevator, which was great for us since we had been lugging our heavy suitcases up and down flights of stairs during our Europe. The room itself was clean and comfortable, with the bathroom being separated from the room through an entryway (still connected to the room). The BEST and most memorable part of this hotel was its delicious breakfast buffet. It costs 9 Euros per person, but it was ABSOLUTELY worth it and the best hotel breakfast I've had.... ever. There was the usual European breakfast spread of breads, deli meets, cheeses, yogurt, coffee and juice... but also eggs, sausages, fresh salmon with dill, tomato and mozzarella and basil, cornichons... I am still dreaming of their breakfast buffet. Overall, this hotel served our needs of staying somewhere overnight in Munich and filling up our stomachs before we headed out the next morning (the breakfast lasted us until dinner).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis budget Zurich Airport; City: Opfikon Zurich; Review: This place is all about location and value for money. It is located 1-2 stops away from the airport train station (airport train station stop is called Flughafen) on tram 10 or 12. The hotel stop is called Glattbrugg, Unterriet. The tram stops almost literally in front of the hotel, which is very convenient. The hotel lobby was bustling at 10 pm when we checked in, as this appears to be a very popular location for those wanting to be close to the airport. The hotel is very modern and clean, but the rooms are definitely on the smaller end and adequate just for a night's sleep. We had a three person bed with a bunk on top which was fine for my parents and me since I climbed right up top and my parents were stable to stay in the bottom bed (full or queen sized). The bathroom is somewhat connected to the bedroom, in that you step right out of the shower and you're right next to the bed. The sink is also right next to the bed. So not the best privacy options if you're sharing this room with others, but we made it work. The shower also leaks a bit of water so the floor got wet, which was a little inconvenient given the open floor plan of the room. Nonetheless, it is a good budget hotel to stay in near the airport so it served our needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oro del Darro Suites; City: Granada Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: One of the highlights of my Spain trip. I would recommend getting a taxi to this property if you have a lot of luggage or traveling with those who are intolerant of dragging luggage across cobblestoned streets. It is located in a very optimal location, with the Alhambra just across the river (and a lovely rooftop terrace open to all hotel guests to see at night). The views are fantastic. The furnishings in the room were top notch and nicely decorated. The free bottle of wine at arrival was the most delicious bottle of wine I"ve ever had. They assisted us in a little mishap that we had. Also they had elevators which was helpful for my older parents. Overall, a fantastic place to stay if you want a relaxing vacation in Granada. The Alhambra is only a 10-15 minute walk away. Would highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Quarters Hotel in Philadelphia; City: Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Review: City central locations can be very pricey but Club Quarters was a good value for its location. It is centrally located and easily accessible. There is a parking garage just down the street where they offer discounted parking - however no in and out privileges so bear that in mind! City parking is also very expensive but it’s a decent value with the discount. The rooms itself can be small but high ceilings make it seem more spacious. Comfortable beds and great amenities like sparkling water in the lobby and chilled water in the hallways. Overall a very pleasant stay in center city and would recommend to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: King Solomon Tiberias; City: Tiberias Galilee Northern District; Review: The hotel is located some distance away from city center, so unless you have a car, it's quite isolating. The views are lovely, but if you want to use the beach, you have to drive for 15 minutes and pay for the privilege. The rooms are ok but musty, with bathrooms that smell strange. You cannot get a double bed but have to make do with two narrow twins pushed together that don't stay together throughout the night. During our stay the only other occupants seemed to be a large group of Taglit Birthright kids, for whom I think this place is probably just right. The breakfast buffet was good and there is free parking right outside the hotel. Not for people looking for romance or relaxation but an OK budget option as long as you expect no frills and have a car.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leonardo Inn Hotel Dead Sea; City: Ein Bokek Dead Sea Region; Review: The hotel itself is fine: rooms are clean, bedding is soft, although the promised queen size bed turned out to be two twins pushed together that kept trying to separate throught the night. The real downside is the location- it's about a seven minute walk to the beach which would be fine except that you have no views of the dead sea so while all your neighbors in other hotels pour out onto their balconies to catch the sunrise or sunset, you either do not see it or have to run to the beach at 6 am. If i were to do it again, I would much rather stay at one of the beachfront hotels, some of which have very similar prices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: San Juan Marriott Resort Stellaris Casino; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 4 nights in January 2010. The hotel is conveniently located in the Condado district just a few minutes outside of Old San Juan with easy access to all the sites. The hotel is right on the beach, which unfortunately seems to share the characteristic of all the hotels in the area, in that the surf is so strong it is actually unsafe to go swimming in the ocean. It did have a lovely family-friendly pool with a water-slide, which was a nice option. I just wish the slide wasn't open from just 11 am to 4 pm. There was a good beachside bar/restaurant with a view of the water and the hotel was walking distance to a large number of restaurants of every ilk. In general, the Condado district is one of the nice areas of San Juan, bright, busy with tourists and safe to walk around . There is a city bus that can take you to Old San Juan for just 75 cents although taxis are plentiful also and will get you there for $15. Would recommend this hotel for a family stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Hotel; City: Freehold New Jersey; Review: We stayed at this hotel for a wedding in August. The hotel is clean and nicely situated in the middle of Freehold. However, this tiny 20 room hotel is trying to be more than just a hotel and has a very active nighttime music program that goes until 12:30 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We had the misfortune of being assigned a room on the second floor toward the front of the hotel- directly on top of the band which was playing at the foot of the stairs just feet below us. There were no doors except our room door between us and the band. The music was so loud that we could not sleep at all until 1 am and our complaints went unheeded. Our friends who were on the 3rd floor fared much better and were not disturbed. Also, the place was overpriced for the quality of accomodations. There were very few amenities - no pool, no gym, etc. but it was priced like a 4 star hotel even with a wedding group discount.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Reagan National Airport; City: Arlington Virginia; Review: We have stayed at this hotel 3 times now while in DC and we always have a positive experience. The place is affordable, especially during the weekends when rates are cheaper. The breakfast is good and free and a shuttle takes you from Reagan national which means you don't actually need a car when in DC because the hotel is minutes walk away from the Metro. You are of course staying a bit further from city center, but the Metro makes the city accessible. This time we were travelling with our baby daughter and the staff got a room ready for us early and set up a folding cot, which was good. There was also a refrigerator and microwave in the room, which was helpful for keeping and warming up meals. I think in the future as long we travel with a child, we will prefer a place that has a more secluded area for her to sleep so that we can keep lights on/watch tv etc. after she goes to bed, but, for singles or couples without children, this would be ideal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pleasant Valley Motel West Stockbridge; City: West Stockbridge Massachusetts; Review: We stayed at this hotel for one night in May 2013 because it was close to an event we were attending. Considering the price, we were a bit concerned it was going to be a dump, but having read some of the reviews, we decided to go for it. It was a good decision. The rooms are certainly a bit dated, but clean, comfortable and quiet. In the morning there was even a small breakfast of cereal, coffee and juice, which was a nice bonus. I think they only do the breakfast "in season" or maybe on weekends. Overall, this was nothing fancy but for a brief stay, perfectly fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Lake George NY; City: Lake George New York; Review: We stayed in this hotel for one night in May 2013 and I must say, that compared to other hotels we stayed at costing about the same, this one was quite disappointing. There is nothing luxurious about this place; you'll feel it in the quality of the linens, the toiletries, and the very look of the place. The room was so small that our pack-and-play had to literally get wedged in between the bed and the wall and almost didn't fit. The day we were there, only one other room was occupied, (we were early in the season) so the place had a look of a ghost-town about it. As a result, instead of having a full breakfast available from 7-10 in their restaurant as promised, the staff had some cofffee and pastries brought into the lobby around 9 am. I give them kuddos for arranging for something for breakfast, but the place didn't seem professional. Now, in their favor, our room did have a very nice view of the mountains, and there was a nice little frig in the room, But considering our room didn't even have any tissues, I was not very impressed. I think later in the season it might be a little better- at the time of our visit the outdoor pool was closed, the shuttle wasn't running, etc. but I don't think I'd stay here again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carol's Daughter, Lisa's Hair Elixir, 8 Ounce; Brand: Carol's Daughter; Review: I ordered this product based on the Carol's Daughter hype. I smelled it at Macy's, and liked the smell. It's very herbal: lavender/mint/chamomile. I applied 3 drops to my hair, and at first my pressed natural hair was shiny and had lots of "slip." However, later on, my hair was tangled, dry, and unmanageable. My hair's natural texture is wavy and frizzy. I have not had a relaxer in over a year.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Burt's Bees Beeswax Moisturizing Night Creme, 1-Ounce Jar; Brand: Burt's Bees; Review: The carrot night creme is great. I didn't buy it from Amazon, but liked it so much that I thought I should leave a review. I am a Black woman in my laaaaate twenties, and was looking for a night creme that was good to stave off crow's feet, and deal with the odd problems of combination skin. I am also allergic to a great many things. This creme smells fresh and not too carrot-y; it is thick and you only need a little bit; but, when you wake up in the morning, your skin will look great. It helps to clear up rashes/break outs over night. I would highly recommend this for problem skin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie-12 oz; Brand: Shea Moisture; Review: I purchased this on an acquaintance's recommendation. It was more cost effective than many of the other brands--great for a full-time student like me. I am a long-term transitioner, and I had been pressing my hair for months. My hair is naturally wavy and very thick and frizzy. At first, I didn't like it. However, I gave it some time. I clipped some of my remaining relaxed hair, used pure, raw shea butter as a night-time moisturizer, and braided my hair overnight. The next day, I used the smoothie for day time styling. Works great. Reduces frizz (doesn't eliminate it, but let's face it--what does?), my hair is moisturized but not greasy (wavy hair easily gets a "Soul Glo" look), and the hold is natural but persistent. The scent is fantastic (it is a little overpowering at first, but fades nicely). I would not recommend this for overnight IF you have wavy/very curly hair (think Corinne Bailey Rae or Alicia Keys...somewhere in there)--for this kind of hair, use coconut oil or raw shea butter as an overnight moisturizer.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remington CI95AC/2 Tstudio Salon Collection Pearl Digital Ceramic Curling Wand, 1/2 Inch - 1 Inch; Brand: Remington; Review: Not that much better than a ceramic curling iron, honestly. I have shoulder length hair. Maybe it will work better once my hair grows out a bit more. But, for the moment, I will stick to the traditional ceramic curling irons.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick, Fire and Ice 720, 0.15 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: Do you like Lipstick? But, do you find that your lipstick makes your lips dry, chapped, or crave Doritos? Well, Revlon Superlustrous is for you! It almost has a balm feel, and is highly pigmented (it only takes one "coat"). I like this color because it kind of has that Minaj-esque pop of pink but very much subdued and casual Friday appropriate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twist Holder Clip Magic Roll Bun Hair Twist Braid Tool; Brand: Rosallini; Review: I needed something to make a decent and fluffy bun. This product does that more on less on my shoulder length curly kinky hair. The instructions, however, are not in English. Also, I would suggest that when you are making the bun, you put the part of the tool that "hooks together" in the back or side (which ever side you don't mind looking as nice) OR use hair pins to tighten up that side. I was pleasantly surprised that this tool holds my hair decently.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twist Holder Clip Magic Roll Bun Hair Twist Braid Tool; Brand: Rosallini; Review: I needed something to make a decent and fluffy bun. This product does that more on less on my shoulder length curly kinky hair. The instructions, however, are not in English. Also, I would suggest that when you are making the bun, you put the part of the tool that "hooks together" in the back or side (which ever side you don't mind looking as nice) OR use hair pins to tighten up that side. I was pleasantly surprised that this tool holds my hair decently.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twist Holder Clip Magic Roll Bun Hair Twist Braid Tool; Brand: Rosallini; Review: I needed something to make a decent and fluffy bun. This product does that more on less on my shoulder length curly kinky hair. The instructions, however, are not in English. Also, I would suggest that when you are making the bun, you put the part of the tool that "hooks together" in the back or side (which ever side you don't mind looking as nice) OR use hair pins to tighten up that side. I was pleasantly surprised that this tool holds my hair decently.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellex-C Enchancers Hydra 5 B-Complex--/1OZ; Brand: Cellex C; Review: This product is good, but it is seriously overpriced. You can search around and find cheaper hyaluronic acid sellers. This product is supposed to be enhanced with other minerals and vitamins. I am not sure how those enhancements affected my skin. I have ordered a cheaper (and larger) brand, and I am going to see how the two compare on my skin. This product was worth a try. It kept my skin clear, so I can't say it was a total waste.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellex-C Enchancers Hydra 5 B-Complex--/1OZ; Brand: Cellex C; Review: This product is good, but it is seriously overpriced. You can search around and find cheaper hyaluronic acid sellers. This product is supposed to be enhanced with other minerals and vitamins. I am not sure how those enhancements affected my skin. I have ordered a cheaper (and larger) brand, and I am going to see how the two compare on my skin. This product was worth a try. It kept my skin clear, so I can't say it was a total waste.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellex-C Enchancers Hydra 5 B-Complex--/1OZ; Brand: Cellex C; Review: This product is good, but it is seriously overpriced. You can search around and find cheaper hyaluronic acid sellers. This product is supposed to be enhanced with other minerals and vitamins. I am not sure how those enhancements affected my skin. I have ordered a cheaper (and larger) brand, and I am going to see how the two compare on my skin. This product was worth a try. It kept my skin clear, so I can't say it was a total waste.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocoa Butter with jojoba oil - 100% Pure 6.5 fl.oz; Brand: Now Foods; Review: This product is just a smidge softer than regular cocoa butter. But, it's still pretty hard. It does have that wonderful cocoa butter fragrance though, and it melts in your hands a little easier than plain cocoa butter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter, Red Velvet, 0.09 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: The texture of this product is creamy and moisturizing, but the color does last for quite some time. This particularly color is pretty much described by the name. It is a deep, highly pigmented brown red.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter, Lollipop, 0.09 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: Gorgeous deep fuschia. Almost a neutral color for the daring. Very creamy and moisturizing, but the color hangs around for quite some time. The price is right!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, No.110 Black, 0.037 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: This liner makes quite a fine line! And, you can hold it just like a pen. BUT, I find that not enough of the liner ink comes through the applicator so while you get a fine line, you don't get a dark line.Update: I've tried numerous tricks to get more ink to come out. I've tried storing it upside down. I've tried putting it under running water. It still won't line one entire eye! I use this one to outline the cat-eye that I go back and color in with a darker but less precise liner. Is it worth it? I'm not sure. I probably won't buy it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocoa Butter with jojoba oil - 100% Pure 6.5 fl.oz; Brand: Now Foods; Review: This product is just a smidge softer than regular cocoa butter. But, it's still pretty hard. It does have that wonderful cocoa butter fragrance though, and it melts in your hands a little easier than plain cocoa butter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocoa Butter with jojoba oil - 100% Pure 6.5 fl.oz; Brand: Now Foods; Review: This product is just a smidge softer than regular cocoa butter. But, it's still pretty hard. It does have that wonderful cocoa butter fragrance though, and it melts in your hands a little easier than plain cocoa butter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Andis High Heat Press Comb (38300); Brand: Andis; Review: My mother has one that works great! I ordered mine...and it worked great. Then, about 3 weeks later it just stopped working. Meh.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, No.110 Black, 0.037 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: This liner makes quite a fine line! And, you can hold it just like a pen. BUT, I find that not enough of the liner ink comes through the applicator so while you get a fine line, you don't get a dark line.Update: I've tried numerous tricks to get more ink to come out. I've tried storing it upside down. I've tried putting it under running water. It still won't line one entire eye! I use this one to outline the cat-eye that I go back and color in with a darker but less precise liner. Is it worth it? I'm not sure. I probably won't buy it again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner, No.110 Black, 0.037 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: This liner makes quite a fine line! And, you can hold it just like a pen. BUT, I find that not enough of the liner ink comes through the applicator so while you get a fine line, you don't get a dark line.Update: I've tried numerous tricks to get more ink to come out. I've tried storing it upside down. I've tried putting it under running water. It still won't line one entire eye! I use this one to outline the cat-eye that I go back and color in with a darker but less precise liner. Is it worth it? I'm not sure. I probably won't buy it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SHANY Mark It Black Liquid Eye Liner, 0.1 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: I read some of the other reviews saying how quickly this product dries up. I didn't find that to be true at all. Think of this as a marker for your eyes. Remember as a kid, sometimes you had store those magic markers upside down? Same thing goes here. If you store upside down or slightly tilted, you will not have a problem. It is easy to hold and can make very thick or very thin lines quite easily. I don't have issues with smudge and it doesn't take 2 years to wash it off of my eyes at night! I say yes: you should buy this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Health Castor Oil Cold Pressed & Cold Processed 8 fl. oz.; Brand: Home Health; Review: This product is lovely for winter skin. It is thick though, so I mixed it into my favorite lotion to add even more moisture. I have eczema on my feet that has really cleared up since I've added this to my lotion. For the price, it is definitely worth a try if you are experiencing a puzzling skin issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diane 3" Hair Pins, Black, 32/card; Brand: Diane; Review: Rubber tips and nice and long! These are the hair pins that curly girls love for their up dos--and significantly cheaper than at my local beauty shops. The long pins are hard to find...but, here they are!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jamaican Black Castor Oil Protein Hair Conditioner, 8oz; Brand: Tropic Isle Living; Review: I love the results I got with this product. My hair felt soft and strong, and my curls were springy! I applied it like this: pre-poo (coconut oil and jamaican black castor oil), shampoo, then applied this to my hair with my fingers. Placed two plastic bags over my head and then wrapped that with a towel and left it on for about 30 minutes--I hate sitting under a dryer. Be sure to follow this up with a moisturizing conditioner. The only con is that it does smell like potato salad. I added a little lavender essential oil to mask the smell. I don't use the hair-typing system, but I have curly hair (picture Alicia Keys + Solange Knowles) that is partially springy curls, frizz, and tangles! I am definitely going to order this again. After reading other reviews, I think this product can be used as an intensive conditioner or a protein treatment, depending on what your hair needs. I don't think this is the correct product for a pre-shampoo treatment though (it's a little pricey for my taste to be the product that I immediately wash out)-I prefer coconut for a pre-poo treatment. The price isn't terrible, and it is definitely comparable to what I found in my favorite beauty shop. I feel this product is worth a try; if you don't like it, mix it with your regular conditioner for a deep conditioner once a month.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jamaican Mango & Lime Black Castor Oil (Original) 4 Oz; Brand: Rasta Locks & Twist; Review: I had been hearing about Jamaican Black Castor oil or "JBC" from natural hair blogs and sites. I finally took the plunge and bought this product from my local beauty supply store. I think that it is a great product. It's good for an irritated scalp; it helps with stressed edges; it's good for a pre-shampoo treatment; a little bit mixed with coconut oil is great for a styling oil. The fragrance is great--if you love lavender (and I do!). There are so many uses for this oil that (even if you don't like it for your hair), you can mix it with lotion to moisturize your skin (I find that it is useful for my eczema).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Brand: Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo - 13 oz.; Review: This product worked well for me when I had pityriasis because it didn't irritate my already inflammed scalp. It's great for scalp that is itchy due to dry skin. BUT DO NOT BUY THIS HERE. It is not worth $20 a bottle. Just go to Target's Web site and purchase it for less than $10.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant Spray for Unisex, 4.2 Ounce; Brand: Alterna; Review: Of course it will smooth your hair if it has dimethicone in it! I don't know why I didn't notice that before I purchased it. That being said, I did go ahead and try it. My hair did feel smooth and resilient even after flat-ironing. I would recommend using a very light hand with this product and holding it about 12 inches away from your hair. The product seems like a liquid, but when it "lands": it turns into a gel--and you do not want to flat iron your hair with greasy gel on it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant Spray for Unisex, 4.2 Ounce; Brand: Alterna; Review: Of course it will smooth your hair if it has dimethicone in it! I don't know why I didn't notice that before I purchased it. That being said, I did go ahead and try it. My hair did feel smooth and resilient even after flat-ironing. I would recommend using a very light hand with this product and holding it about 12 inches away from your hair. The product seems like a liquid, but when it "lands": it turns into a gel--and you do not want to flat iron your hair with greasy gel on it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant Spray for Unisex, 4.2 Ounce; Brand: Alterna; Review: Of course it will smooth your hair if it has dimethicone in it! I don't know why I didn't notice that before I purchased it. That being said, I did go ahead and try it. My hair did feel smooth and resilient even after flat-ironing. I would recommend using a very light hand with this product and holding it about 12 inches away from your hair. The product seems like a liquid, but when it "lands": it turns into a gel--and you do not want to flat iron your hair with greasy gel on it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remington All That! Beach Wave Rollers; Brand: ; Review: Yeap....you'll want to plug these in at least half an hour bef0sore you need them. On the plus side, the case is HIGHLY portable and the rollers are easy to use. They can be used in different ways to create different kinds of curls: 80s big hair, 70s Farrah Fawcett flips, beach waves, and more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remington All That! Beach Wave Rollers; Brand: ; Review: Yeap....you'll want to plug these in at least half an hour bef0sore you need them. On the plus side, the case is HIGHLY portable and the rollers are easy to use. They can be used in different ways to create different kinds of curls: 80s big hair, 70s Farrah Fawcett flips, beach waves, and more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Auric Blends Perfume Oil, 0.33 oz - Coco Mango; Brand: Auric Blends; Review: This is a very light and soft scent that is NOT floral. Sandalwood is definitely the more dominant of the two, lending a powdery and airy quality to the fragrance. The vanilla is more subtle, and comes to the top more throughout the day as you wear the fragrance.This scent is not in the least offensive, and it would be difficult to put on too much. As I said, this scent is reminiscent of a luxurious body powder. It would be perfect for a teenager who wants to enter the world of perfume. Auric Blends are very high quality oils.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Color Correcting Primers Anti-Redness Primer, 0.68 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes, that only get worse during allergy season or when I'm not well. The peachy-orange color of this primer is a bit shocking, but it does help to brighten up the area for folks with brown-peachy-yellow skin. I suggest you apply with fingers or a sponge in SMALL amounts and build coverage as you need it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Isle Strong Roots Red Pimento Hair Growth Oil, 4 Ounce; Brand: Tropic Isle; Review: I ordered this product because I was having severe problems with my scalp. I had changed my shampoo, conditioner, hair regimen, and hair gel. My scalped improved, but after several weeks it had not cleared up. I ordered this because I was so pleased with the protein treatment by the same brand.1. This product did not do well as a leave-in for me. If I leave it in too long, it actually causes my scalp to itch (guessing that is the pimento in it).2. Smells a little like red pepper, so I let this sit on my scalp for about 10 to 20 minutes before I shampoo my hair.3. The applicator tip is very handy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Color Correcting Primers Anti-Redness Primer, 0.68 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes, that only get worse during allergy season or when I'm not well. The peachy-orange color of this primer is a bit shocking, but it does help to brighten up the area for folks with brown-peachy-yellow skin. I suggest you apply with fingers or a sponge in SMALL amounts and build coverage as you need it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Color Correcting Primers Anti-Redness Primer, 0.68 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes, that only get worse during allergy season or when I'm not well. The peachy-orange color of this primer is a bit shocking, but it does help to brighten up the area for folks with brown-peachy-yellow skin. I suggest you apply with fingers or a sponge in SMALL amounts and build coverage as you need it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Color Correcting Primers Anti-Redness Primer, 0.68 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes, that only get worse during allergy season or when I'm not well. The peachy-orange color of this primer is a bit shocking, but it does help to brighten up the area for folks with brown-peachy-yellow skin. I suggest you apply with fingers or a sponge in SMALL amounts and build coverage as you need it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OPI Nail Envy Matte, 0.5-Fluid Ounce; Brand: OPI; Review: I used this as a base coat for my pedicure. I saw a picture on Pinterest illustrating the fact that Nail Envy helps to maintain the shape of your nails. I don't know about all of that, but I do know that my pedicure has stayed in tact very well. I have always felt that shiny base coats are purposeless, but this one is matte. I think that a man who wants to have nice nails might enjoy this product because it's not at all shiny and looks like your natural nails.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure Refill 8 oz; Brand: ; Review: I have truly liked using hyaluronic acid. As opposed to the name, it does not burn. Apparently, this is the same type of substance that is in your eyeballs to keep them moist. This stuff holds moisture. So, I apply it before I put on makeup AND before I go to bed at night. Then, I put my favorite moisturizer over it. I was noticing that I was sprouting laugh lines on my forehead and by my mouth. This has definitely slowed the progress of those lines. And, my skin has been remarkably clear since I started using it when my forehead used to be a pimple factory. The cost for 8 oz is only twice the price for 2oz. TOTALLY WORTH IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Isle Living Coconut Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Food 4oz; Brand: Tropic Isle Living; Review: Brass tacks: you could just buy some coconut oil and mix in some Jamaican Black Castor Oil for the amount you spend on this TINY jar. Of course, the combination of coconut oil (which strengthens and moisturizes curly hair) and Jamaican Black Castor Oil (which kickstarts hair growth and hair thickness) is AWESOME. But, take my advice and just mix up your own concoction.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Isle Living Coconut Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Food 4oz; Brand: Tropic Isle Living; Review: Brass tacks: you could just buy some coconut oil and mix in some Jamaican Black Castor Oil for the amount you spend on this TINY jar. Of course, the combination of coconut oil (which strengthens and moisturizes curly hair) and Jamaican Black Castor Oil (which kickstarts hair growth and hair thickness) is AWESOME. But, take my advice and just mix up your own concoction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Isle Living Coconut Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Food 4oz; Brand: Tropic Isle Living; Review: Brass tacks: you could just buy some coconut oil and mix in some Jamaican Black Castor Oil for the amount you spend on this TINY jar. Of course, the combination of coconut oil (which strengthens and moisturizes curly hair) and Jamaican Black Castor Oil (which kickstarts hair growth and hair thickness) is AWESOME. But, take my advice and just mix up your own concoction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Isle Living Coconut Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Food 4oz; Brand: Tropic Isle Living; Review: Brass tacks: you could just buy some coconut oil and mix in some Jamaican Black Castor Oil for the amount you spend on this TINY jar. Of course, the combination of coconut oil (which strengthens and moisturizes curly hair) and Jamaican Black Castor Oil (which kickstarts hair growth and hair thickness) is AWESOME. But, take my advice and just mix up your own concoction.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 1" Hoop Earrings with Beautiful Sparkly Crystal Rhinestones; Brand: Sophistikitty; Review: She likes them so I'm happy with it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signature Pro-Staff Series Muddy Girl Reversible Fleece Beanie; Brand: Moon Shine Attitude Attire; Review: as expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Shine Camo Muddy Girl Zipper Hoodie; Brand: Moon Shine Camo; Review: She loves it. I love seeing it on her; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grunt Style Patriot Pack 3-Pack Men's T-Shirts; Brand: Grunt Style; Review: Great PT shirts, Murica!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grunt Style Browning Dating Service Men's T-Shirt; Brand: Grunt Style; Review: Fits perfect, and looks good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD Sexy Mini Knockout Yoga Exercise Gym Workout Cotton Fitted Spandex Shorts; Brand: ; Review: As Expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Celebs and their cute kids in 2019; Abstract: Ellen Pompeo takes her daughter for a sweet treat, plus more photos of stars with their little ones!; Category: entertainment
Title: Tamron Hall says she 'never dealt' cocaine after reports say she confessed to doing so; Abstract: Tamron Hall issued a statement in response to the Daily Mail reporting that she confessed to facilitating the sale of cocaine as a teenager.; Category: tv
Title: Celebrity plastic surgery transformations; Abstract: See how stars like Sharon Osbourne, Cardi B, Pauly D, Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Gisele Bundchen, Kanye West and others have altered their looks.; Category: entertainment
Title: These Celebrity Hair Transformations Make Us Want to Run to the Salon; Abstract: Lesson learned: Change is always a good thing.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 16 transgender celebrities who are changing television; Abstract: Shows like "Euphoria," "Pose," "The Fosters," and "Shameless" have all introduced trans actors and characters in recent years.; Category: tv
Title: A YouTuber showed off her stretch marks in a video because she's tired of people constantly commenting on her weight; Abstract: YouTube beauty guru Jaclyn Hill says she's received comments about how she has gained weight. And she's tired of it.; Category: health
Title: This fast food chain has the best fries, according to customers; Abstract: We asked our readers who has the best fries in all of fast food, and Five Guys' fries snatched the potato cake right from McDonald's greasy grasp.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: RHOC's Shannon Beador Says a Leaky Bladder Has "Devastated" Her for 18 Years; Abstract: Beador manages her symptoms and is speaking out about coping with age-related changes that most women experience, like leaky bladder, weight gain, and menopause.; Category: health
Title: Belgian Paralympian dies by euthanasia aged 40; Abstract: Belgian Paralympian dies by euthanasia aged 40; Category: sports
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: Emily Ratajkowski Is Being Sued for $150,000 Over an Instagram Photo; Abstract: What's more? The photographer is also asking for all of the profits the model made off of his work.; Category: movies
Title: 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' Kimye and Kids Rock Flintstone Halloween Costumes; Abstract: Fall family fun! Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their kids went all out with elaborate Flintstone family costumes for Halloween. "Yabba Dabba Doo!" the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 39, captioned a series of photos of herself with her children North, 6, Saint, 4, Chicago, 21 months, and Psalm, 5 months. "This family pic was such a challenge because Chicago was so scared of Dino! LOL We tried to explain and show her that it was just daddy but she didn't get the concept yet! So shout out to the photographer for editing her in & making our family Flinstones dreams come true!" While the reality star channeled Betty Rubble in a black wig and blue dress, her son looked just like Fred Flintstone. His older sister wore a red wig and all-white as Wilma Flintstone, and his younger one was all smiles as Bamm-Bamm Rubble. Kardashian held Psalm in a tiny version of the outfit. North also dressed up for Halloween with her cousin Penelope and their friend. Kourtney Kardashian's daughter, 7, rocked a long white wig and an angel-devil costume, while North was a straight devil in red fur. As for Kim, the makeup mogul debuted an extravagant Elle Woods costume, channeling Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. The Selfish author even recreated the character's iconic Harvard video essay from the 2001 movie, wearing pink and green sequined bathing suits and a pink dress, all with a blonde wig. The KKW Beauty creator has passed on her love of fashion and beauty to her daughter North. The little one loves makeup, but her dad, 42, doesn't approve. "Her dad won't let her wear it," Kim told E! News in September. "I think he had it, he changed all the rules. I'd let her wear, you know, she has a little red for Christmas, I'd let her wear a red lip, or I'd let her do one pop of something. I'd let her if she's wearing a black dress, a black lip. Kylie [Jenner] would give her all of these lip kits, so I kind of got in trouble for that. So, it's now no more makeup." The Los Angeles native opened up about their disagreement further the following month, telling the outlet: "North is trying to get in on the makeup, but she's being blocked heavily because her dad has stopped all makeup for her until she is a teenager. It's a big discussion, a big fight in the household right now but it is what's best. I think as a parent you just learn and figure it out as you go and we realized we didn't really want her to wear makeup at a young age but she sees her mom putting on lipstick and lip gloss."; Category: tv
Title: What It's Like to Have 'Bad Skin' and Work on TV; Abstract: CBS Miami news anchor Frances Wang opens up about what it was like to be on TV when she wanted to hide, and how going public changed everything.; Category: health
Title: Donald Trump Jr. reflects on explosive 'View' chat: 'I don't think they like me much anymore'; Abstract: After a heated appearance on "The View" Thursday, Donald Trump Jr. talked about the experience later that day with Sean Hannity on Fox News.; Category: tv
Title: Kendall Jenner Wore the Tiniest Dress to Go Jewelry Shopping; Abstract: No fall layers to see here.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Stars who've lived with their parents; Abstract: Find out which adult celebs haven't minded sharing a roof with Mom or Dad.; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: With Love from My Kitchen; Author: Nancy Radcliffe Edwards; Review: My ten-year old is now ready for a collection book like this. She is at a stage where collections are important to her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fall of Freddie the Leaf; Author: Leo Buscaglia; Review: A great book to help children understand the cycle of life. Thanks for having it available when we needed it most. Recommend to grandparents to have a couple of books like this on hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends; Author: Visit Amazon's Trisha Yearwood Page; Review: Great recipes! Beautiful pictures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Mellonie Page; Review: Excellent book for talking to children about death. I really appreciated this book being available at just the right time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 7 Habits of Happy Kids; Author: Visit Amazon's Sean Covey Page; Review: GREAT book for kids. I thought it was well done; I had been to a three-day conference on "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" many years ago. The principles of both books are spot-on. My grandchildren's school is a "Covey School," which I think is a wonderful thing! All classes have to study the book and become familiar with the "Habits for Happy Kids."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol McCloud Page; Review: Great follow-up to "Habits for Happy Kids." My grandkids really liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: EnviroCare Replacement Vacuum Bags for Eureka F&G Uprights 18 Pack; Brand: EnviroCare; Review: F&G are exact fit for our Eureka upright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnviroCare Replacement Micro Filtration Vacuum Bags for Eureka Style MM. Replaces Part# 60295C (Mighty Mite Vacuums) 18 Pack; Brand: EnviroCare; Review: MM bags are exact fit for our mighty might.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eureka Style RD Vacuum Belts; Brand: Eureka; Review: fits great on our Eureka.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Eureka RD Style Belts, Pack of 6; Brand: Eureka; Review: fits great on our Eureka.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 42093 Fridge Airator Charcoal Packs; Brand: Camco; Review: I had one of these airators for my travel trailer for years and it word great. This was exactly what I was looking for as a replacement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dcs Deals Disposable Foil Liners Set of 10 18.5x15.5; Brand: ; Review: Pan liners arrived on time. The description was great and they fit our GE electric oven perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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