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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1); Author: Jamie McGuire; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Oh I could not put this book down! It's a book where if you have to go and do something you take the book with you, or the task can wait! I love this book! I am so looking forward to reading it from Travis's perspective. I have already pre ordered it:) and I will read this one again before I read beautiful disaster once it's released. I just wanted to slap pigeon and tell her what r you thinking?! Open ur damn eyes girl. But she is young so that's got to be why:) haha if you haven't read it! READ IT! I know you'll love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Man (Dream Man, #1); Author: Kristen Ashley; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Was a great book. Full of romance, suspense, mystery, and funny there were quite a few lines where I actually LOL. Loved it!! Only think I didn't was I read the nook version and there was a lot of typos :( that was frustrating. But the book over all way great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flutter; Author: Gina Linko; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I entered this giveaway, cuz i seen it had a love story and it talked about a town in the UP of MI, so i had to enter, since i am from the UP:) Well wow! Is all I can say. Twists! That's for sure. Id think i had it all figured out then, bam! nope i didnt:) I loved it. Not the happy fairy tail ending I was wanting for ash and emery, but in a way it was still a happy ending. I was definitely not expecting the turns. The book kept my interest and I had to find out more. I'm still in awe in how everything unfolded. Not what I expected but it is a book worth reading! Good book!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hot Night: Three Contemporary Romance Novellas; Author: Noelle Adams; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I entered the giveaway for this book cuz it was a love story or I should say stories. I loved them! I had a hard time putting the book down. Only time I did is when it was a new story:) I loved each one. I always want to know more, like if Rachel moved in with David and started a flower shop. I just wish they were a little longer so I knew if things stayed and worked out well to a happily ever after:) but if your looking for a love story that you can read quick and be all happy and giddy for the characters. This will surly give you a quick fix. I am so happy that I won this book cuz I loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Captive Heart (Capture, #1); Author: Sherry Foley; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I entered this giveaway for a captive heart on goodreads and boy am I sure glad I did. I won the autographed book with the matching book mark even :)This is a great suspense love story. It keeps you wanting to read from the very first page. Not a lot of books can do that. I loved it so much I even looked into other books sherry has written. Can't wait for Brian's story to come out in may!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to You (Laurel Heights, #3); Author: Kate Perry; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I won this book and was excited to start reading it. I didn't realize it was 3rd in a series. I will be checking into that. It was a fast read. I would have liked to know more about the characters. It left a lot of blanks in some spots and not knowing the time that pasted between scenes. I loved Olivia and Elaine an Rick and Michael took me longer to warm up to him. In the beginning yeah I didn't care for him much. Gran, oh my how can you not love her?! I liked the book it was a good read. I want to know more tho. How things went with Everett and Elaine. How the weddings were. I gather everything is a happy ending which is great. Just wanted to know more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not (Deadly Games, #1); Author: Lena Diaz; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I won this book, and I'm so glad I did. Wow what a great suspense love story. It will keep you drawn in from the 1st chapter! Very well written with the perfect amount of details. Not over powering, but you know everything. The twists n turns sure kept you wondering. Loved it. I'm gonna have to read Simon says die. If it is anything like this I know I'm gonna love it. Thanks Lena! I loved that it was even autographed to me and yes I did enjoy this book very much. This is a must read! So I looked up Simon today, found out its about Madison and pierce two characters that were in kills me. I so have to read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush (Breathless, #1); Author: Maya Banks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Absolutely loved it! It a book that's hard to put down. If you liked 50 shades and/or the crossfire series you will love this too. It's not the same. It's very well written and you will love the characters. I am waiting now to find out what happens next in Fever. The little teaser in it made it even worse. Want to know more about ash n jace. Ugh I'm glad I got this! It is a series worth reading. Gave well is an ass but he comes around and smartens up and then you love him! Great job maya banks!! Looking fwd to the rest of the series!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn (Breathless, #3); Author: Maya Banks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: it was a good book. just like the other 2. same story for each of them. would have liked it to be a little more different than the second book. but I still like the trilogy. I do love these kind of story lines :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Secrets (Wildefire, #1); Author: Ella Grace; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Wow!!! I am so glad I won this book from the first-reads giveaway. This is a book that keeps you turning the page and not wanting to put it down. I started this book yesterday and finished it this morning. It's that good! When I first started reading then it went to ten yrs later I was like wth?!? But it still kept you wanting to read and turn the page. It's a great book, romance, mystery, a murder, sex :) I never found a dull moment where I was like I could put the book down. It gave you enough derails where you knew what was going on and not leave you wondering or too many details where your like does it really matter how many flowers are on the table. I see there is gonna be a second book and I can't wait to read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cafenova (Clairmont Series #1); Author: S. Jane Scheyder; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: the book was really slow to get into. I was going to stop reading, but continued it anyway. I'm glad it was a free book. I would be disappointed if I had to pay for it. it was a very slow read. I guess I could say it was cute. the last few chapters kept my interest. it wasn't very descriptive on John and maddy s relationship. it was more about the house that was restoring.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Close My Eyes; Author: Sophie McKenzie; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I won the ARC from goodreads giveaway. And whoa is this book full of twists and turns. Wow it sure does keep you guessing. It's messed up, I was completely not sure what was going on. It shocked me to finally know what was going on. The way everything came out wasn't even one of my thoughts of who I thought did it. It was crazy. In a way I kinda feel bad for art. Geniver I felt sorry for then idk she's not a favorite character if mine. The book itself took me a few chapters before I could really get into it. It was quite slow. But by around pg 150 I couldn't put the book down until I finished it. Over all it was a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Connected (Connections, #1); Author: Kim Karr; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: AMAZING!! Wow! I new something wasn't right but I so did not see that coming. I so can't wait for the 2nd book to come out! I started this book yesterday and finished it today. OCTOBER ?!?! Really?!?! I am so gonna need a few days before I start another book. I loved it. This book made me laugh, cry, was in awe, fall in love with the characters. A great read! The tragedy and love and suspense. WOW!! Well done I will be preordering Torn do it will automatically download on my kindle when it's available!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surrender Your Love (Surrender Your Love, #1); Author: J.C. Reed; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Holy crap! I so did not see that coming! im glad that I just finished reading it, and that the 2nd book is out already. I would be going crazy waiting for the next book :) I'm downloading it on ny Kindle so I will be starting to read it in a few. its that good where you don't want to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breathe into Me (Breathe into Me, #1); Author: Amanda Stone; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: it was a good read. fast paced. kept your interest and didnt want to put it down. I really enjoyed the book. And your gonna love Kane :) hot. uts a grwat story, loved it but I would of gave it 5 stars if there was more about what happens after the big dramatic part which happens in the last chapter then it's over:( so I just wanted more ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Impact of You; Author: Kendall Ryan; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: cute college romance book. fast paced. quick n short. I read this in one day. It is a book that holds your interest. characters are cute avery Got on my nerves a little tho; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: HAAN SI-70 Multi Multiple Purpose Floor Steamer; Brand: Haan; Review: Unfortunately I cannot recommend this product in any way to anyone as my experience has been TERRIBLE with it. In my opinion, would be better to look elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: T-fal Electric Kettle, Instant Coffee, Instant Soup, Variable Temperature and Auto Shut Off, 1 Liter, Black; Brand: T-fal; Review: Does the job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER 400-Watt Fruit and Vegetable Juice Extractor, Black, JE2200B; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: a good juicer for the entire family to allow juices and the benefits of drinking this in the morning. This product is in no way inductrial and should be treated with care. That means to not overload in one time and follow the directions b/c while sturdy in assembly, you can notice some weak spots that may hinder the machine Overall 5 star!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid (Stainless Steel); Brand: YETI; Review: the one purchased was a knock off, fake. Be extremely careful when purchasing and do not be fooled! You've been warned!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Space Saver Vacuum Storage Bags - 20 Premium Travel Space Bags - Bag Size: Jumbo Large & Medium; Brand: DIBAG; Review: I love these vacuum storage bags. We are traveling a lot and these bag are HUGE help. We used to never meet the weight limit per suitcase as there was never enough room for more in it. Now we are meeting the weight limit and we even have space for over weight. Love there bags! Highly recommend!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cake Boss Decorating Tools 2-Piece Cotton Icing Bag Set, Cream; Brand: Cake Boss; Review: Perfect size for my needs. Very strong and easy to work with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russian Piping Tips - 12 Piece Cake Baking Supplies - Decorating Set - 7 Icing Nozzles; Brand: TANGCHU; Review: Easy to use and very pretty flowers. Making cupcakes is much more fun now :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Washer FH50150; Brand: Hoover; Review: Used after two years in a new house. We are clean people, no shoes in the house ever and wow, the amount of dirty water that came out was scary! Super cleaned the carpet and not only made it smell like new but look the part too! Easy to use and works wonders!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ameriwood Home Penelope Entryway Storage Bench with Cushion, Espresso; Brand: Ameriwood Home; Review: Easy to assemble and looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: World Imports Lighting 76101-89 Luray 1 Light Pendant in Bronze; Brand: World Imports Lighting; Review: Have not installed yet I have a very similair light fixture presently and it gives off plenty of lighting on the work area of the table.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 44" Casa Habitat Brushed Steel Hugger Ceiling Fan; Brand: Casa Vieja; Review: Goes well with all the appliances. Hope it doesn't look too industrial. Will install in 5 months, having our home built; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waste King Legend Series 1/2 HP Power Cord-(L-2600) Garbage Disposal; Brand: Waste King; Review: Have not installed We are building our home and won't install for another 6 months. But we did alot of research and found this to be our pick; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RoomMates RMK1257SCS Wall Decal, 8", Multi; Brand: RoomMates; Review: It makes a great decoration for my gormet kitchen. Everyone asks how did you do that? It took within an hour to decorate my whole kitchen. Great fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HyLoft 80842-10 33 in. x 34 in. Adjustable Garage Ceiling Mount Storage Rack Kit; Brand: HyLoft; Review: Works great. Makes for good storage and less the floor space in the garage area. It was a good idea to install; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-45100-4-BN Alteo Centerset Lavatory Faucet, Vibrant Brushed Nickel; Brand: Kohler; Review: Have not installed yet. building our dream home. Will write more once installed. Don't have much to say at this time; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER Alteo K-45102-4-BN 2-Handle Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Metal Drain Assembly in Brushed Nickel; Brand: Kohler; Review: Have not installed we are building our new home. Went with Koehler for the reputation of the name. Nice style; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delta Faucet 19912-SSSD-DST Deluca Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet, Stainless; Brand: DELTA FAUCET; Review: Have not installed yet. We are building our dream home. Not much more to say, I could write more once installed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waste King H711-U-SN Quick & Hot Water Dispenser Faucet & Tank - Satin Nickel; Brand: Waste King; Review: I have a turn handle now, and this seems like it will be alot easier to operate. However, Have not installed yet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware N274-803 V2651 Decorative Swivel Brackets in White , 10"; Brand: National Hardware; Review: Great swivel for my new bird cage. Easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light It! By Fulcrum, Lanterna, Wireless LED Touch Lamp, Metal, White; Brand: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum; Review: I have this on my night stand. When I need to get up in the middle of the night, it's just enough light without waking up my husband. I will use this when we are having dinner out on the patio and its getting dark outside too. Or when I want to read, it's a great little light and very attractive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSKB GL-10617 Led Light, Multi-Colored; Brand: CSKB; Review: What a great solar light. I love it watch it change colors while I'm in my hot tub.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tacklife Tool Bags 13 Inch Wide Mouth Storage Bag Tool Bags Canvas Large Husky Tool Bag Tool Storage Bag; Brand: TACKLIFE; Review: I use it to see how hot our outdoor grill is.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
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: '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: 'The Masked Singer' Recap: A Grammy Winner Is Revealed As The Skeleton; Abstract: A new round of performances from masked singers led to one celebrity being unmasked at the end of the Oct. 16 episode of 'The Masked Singer.'; Category: tv
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Storm that tore across Texas leaves two dead in Arkansas and Oklahoma; Abstract: The storm produced a tornado in the Dallas area with wind speeds of 140 mph, the National Weather Service said.; Category: news
Title: An Awkward Moment As Meghan Markle Met A Curtsy Attempt With An American Greeting; Abstract: Customs vary by country and a hug was lost in translation when Meghan Markle took the stage. Buzz60's Keri Lumm reports.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Shea Patterson had his eyes gouged by Penn State defenders during touchdown; Abstract: After having his eyes gouged at the goal line, Michigan QB Shea Patterson said, "I was screaming for my life for a second."; Category: sports
Title: Shots fired at Dallas vigil for Greenville shooting victim; Abstract: A shooting happened after the vigil for Kevin Berry Sunday night in the parking lot of St. Augustine Park. Berry was one of the people shot and killed in a shooting at a homecoming party in Greenville Saturday night.; Category: news
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Meghan Markle Personally Calls British Politician to Thank Her for Orchestrating Letter of 'Solidarity'; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex thanked the British female MP for supporting her amid media scrutiny.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kylie Jenner hits Drake's Halloween party amid flirtation rumors, plus more news; Abstract: Kylie Jenner hits Drake's Halloween bash a week after the two were spotted flirting at his birthday party. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 1, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Inside the Sheikh of Dubai's 800-acre Kentucky horse farm; Abstract: I got a tour of Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai's 800-acre horse farm in Kentucky, where horses live in immaculate barns with skylights and personal fans.; Category: finance
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: Porsche launches into second story of New Jersey building, killing 2; Abstract: The Porsche went airborne off a median in Toms River, causing it to crash into a red brick building.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Firelight (Firelight, #1); Author: Sophie Jordan; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Buen libro, ligero y entretenido; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Champion (Legend, #3); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Marie Lu... ?Era necesario hacer eso? Este libro me ha dejado mal , MUY mal. Creo que si no hubiera sabido el final me hubiera destrozado aun mas. Marie es de los pocos autores que te dejan en tension durante toda la historia. Me he encontrado leyendo los "Agradecimientos" deseando haya un capitulo mas... vuelvo a preguntar...?Era necesario hacer eso? T-T; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant (Divergent, #3); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: T-T; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Un muy buen libro. Personajes que aun en estos dias se pueden encontrar en la sociedad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ¡Buenos días, princesa! (El club de los incomprendidos, #1); Author: Blue Jeans; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: O_O; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No sonrías, que me enamoro (El club de los incomprendidos, #2); Author: Blue Jeans; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: oh dios............; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulsaciones; Author: Javier Ruescas; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: !Me gusto mucho![url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: !!!!POR EL ANGEL!!!!! [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pure (Pure, #1); Author: Julianna Baggott; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Ruin a Summer Vacation (How to Ruin, #1); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Interesante, muy interesante de hecho.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1); Author: James Dashner; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: *-*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden; Author: Tabitha Suzuma; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Tabitha Suzuma tomo mi corazon en sus manos y lo hizo pedacitos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1); Author: Patrick Rothfuss; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Se convirtio en un de mis libros favoritos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donde los árboles cantan; Author: Laura Gallego Garcia; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: No voy a mentir, esperaba un poco mas del libro. Con tantas resenas que solo lo alababan , bueno, uno se crea muchas expectativas.Pero no me malinterpreten, el libro me encanto. La historia, los personajes, la prosa, el final... es, resumido en una sola palabra, hermoso.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Percy <3 Oh Zeus, este libro me ha sorprendido gratamente ...[url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Percabeth T-T Creo que hasta ahora va siendo mi favorito de la saga. psdt: Quiero ir a Roma T-T; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Ya habia olvidado como se siente terminar un libro que te da mucho en que reflexionar...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus, #4); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ?Era necesario ESO? ?En serio? /*SPOILER DE ESO* ?Por que tenian que sacrificarse? Entiendo que Annabeth y Percy tenian que salir de Tartaro pero aun asi.../ Y... !Oh , Nico!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus, #5); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Un capitulo...pido un capitulo mas...por lo menos uno....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabía que serías un problema; Author: Antonella Villanueva; Genres: young-adult; Review: Logan [?][?]; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ...*procesando informacion*...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ....?ahora que hago con mi vida?....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Uno de los libros con los que mas he sufrido; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Interesante...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ojos de gato tentador; Author: Mhavel N.; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: Aqui se aplica muy bien el "Nunca juzgues por la primera impresion" Me ha encantado, me ha enamorado, un libro que merece ser leido. Pronto resena en el blog... C:; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Corona de medianoche (Trono de cristal, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: OH.POR.DIOS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *0*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Cassandra nos vuelve a deleitar con mas conflictos y nuevos personajes. La variedad de personalidades que nos presenta no hacen mas que enriquecer la historia. Y un epilogo que... madre mia. Espero el siguiente con ansias.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Royale Chulan Hyde Park Hotel London; City: London England; Review: Being service apartment hotel it was centrally located with all shopping n sight seeing a near by n also the tube station was near which eventually saved the travelling time . Also many bus stops nearby n the service is also good in hotel the rooms are good , better option for family; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treebo Red Lotus; City: Pondicherry Union Territory of Pondicherry; Review: The hotel location is the best unlike other hotels which become isolated -10after 10 and the staff is super friendly I stayed for around 6 days and I felt like I m at home even the breakfast is so homely . The rooms are so clean and well decorated that I felt like visiting again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Dupleix; City: Pondicherry Union Territory of Pondicherry; Review: This hotel is restored hotel into a 5 star hotel with a good restaurant the rooms are super good and gives a good taste of French era in pondy . It's bit higher side of living if u looking for a hotel which is luxury and heritage then this is the option to go for; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Raintree Hotel Anna Salai; City: Chennai Madras Chennai District Tamil Nadu; Review: Unlike other hotels in chennai which are budgeted are very cheap and not advisable to go alone with friends and this hotel is well located in city centre and the luxury u get with well designed rooms and food bathrooms and good food . My stay at this hotel was pretty good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Club Mahindra Madikeri Coorg; City: Madikeri Kodagu Coorg Karnataka; Review: The most calm and relaxed stay at this resort with excellent spa services , good outdoor activities and good food . The rooms are also well maintained and ventilated . The saree shop is also good having good variety of southern taste . Coffee shop too had good variety; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kosta Hostel; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: The vibe of the hostel is just too amazing , rooms are pretty clean and bathroom is well kept , amazing patio area to chill with friends , the hostel even has amazing food . Even they have pretty good service; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Bachelor (Chandler Brothers, #1); Author: Carly Phillips; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I LOVE this series...This is one set that I still have and will NEVER give away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Say I Do (Four Weddings and a Fiasco, #1-3); Author: Lucy Kevin; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. I liked that it involved the same group of people. I like stories that click together. This is a book that I could pass on to my girl's when the age is right. I will be looking for the other books in this series. Thanks for a good read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Bliss (Weezie and Bebe Mysteries, #4); Author: Mary Kay Andrews; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This was the first time reading one of Mary Kay Andrews books. I really enjoyed this book. I really didn't want to put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer Rental; Author: Mary Kay Andrews; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This is not the way I like to read my books but I was really missing reading so I did it this way..I really enjoyed this book. I'm going on to the next one by her or an older one. Thanks for helping me get some ENJOYABLE reading in will I'm in school.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 92 Pacific Boulevard (Cedar Cove, #9); Author: Debbie Macomber; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I loved that in every chapter it was different based on the characters in the book...I was also happy to see that there was another book after this one. Can't wait for school to be done so I can focus on my reading (that I want to read that is); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1); Author: Michelle Hodkin; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really Enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting Games; Author: Carole Hart; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: This was the first book I ever read when I was just maybe 11 years old..I remember that I had used a 5 dollar bill as my book marker so that when I was done reading it I'd be able to spend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends Forever; Author: Danielle Steel; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Single Breath; Author: Lucy Clarke; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I just LOVED this book I couldn't put it down. I love that it kept me on my toes just when I thought I knew what was going to happen next I was taken to a different thought. A new Fan that's for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Summer; Author: David Baldacci; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I just LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. This was my first time reading this author and it will not be my last. It was a book I couldn't put down. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Little Thing (Bell Harbor, #1); Author: Tracy Brogan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Really liked this book...Love books that make me laugh out loud. This was the first book of Tracy's that I have read and it will not be my last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Mine Forever (The Bennetts, #3); Author: Kennedy Ryan; Genres: romance; Review: This is the last one for now. I'm so in LOVE with Cam. The author did a wonderful job including his full life story. I did cry also in this book(you have to read it to understand). I think I even dream of Cam a few nights. I wish I could have read this one faster like I did the others but Summer holidays put a stop to that. Either way I've read them all so far(on my Kobo) and I'm going to find me some HARD copies to keep forever on my bookshelf. I'd so pay double for this series. This is a GREAT read and I know they could be standalone reads but I'm so glad I started with the first one. BRING ME SOME MORE CAM PLEASE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When You Are Mine (The Bennetts, #1); Author: Kennedy Ryan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: OMG...I don't know what to say...I LOVED this WHOLE book. This is her first book and I couldn't wait to grab the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loving You Always (The Bennetts #2); Author: Kennedy Ryan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I couldn't put this book down...I think I have a new book boyfriend..I can't wait to grab the next one and get right into his mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Me (Heat Wave, #1); Author: Alannah Lynne; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was my first time reading a book by Alannah Lynne and lets just say I'm not going to stop. I have the next one called Last Call which I can't wait to start reading. I just LOVED IT! I did love some of the smart ass comments made and the heated love scene. YUMMY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flirting with Forty; Author: Jane Porter; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book...I love reading about strong women starting a new life and living it to her fullest. After reading this book I noticed that a movie as made based on this movie. I was FINALLY able to watch it but as always I found the book is SO MUCH better. This was the first book I've read from this author and it will not be my last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Call (Heat Wave, #2); Author: Alannah Lynne; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: OMG...I didn't want this story to end. I loved guessing the whole time. Enjoy reading her books and can't wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coveted (Pandora's Playground, #1); Author: Alannah Lynne; Genres: romance; Review: THIS BOOK WAS GIVEN TO ME AS AN ARC.... Alannah Lynne is the author of a series called Heat Wave...and I loved that series. This is the first book of the Pandora's Playground series. The book is a exotic romance read. The B.D.S.M is mild, I thought and that's okay with me, I'm more of a one on one kind of reader. I found the book to be hot and steamy as well as touching and passionate. Some of the chapters were funny including the end.."Who would have thought" I didn't like how it ended so sudden(don't want to give anything away)I wanted more of Mathew and Muriel but seeing there is another book to follow...I hope these two characters show up in the books to follow. Great job and I wish you great success with this series. Always a pleasure reading Alannah's books and I look forward to the next book as always.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Served Cold (Perfect Dish Duo #1); Author: Tawdra Kandle; Genres: romance; Review: This was my first read by Tawdra and it will not be my last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Soul to Keep (Soul, #1); Author: Kennedy Ryan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved Kai and Rhyson story. I feel the authors writing was OUTSTANDING. There were words I've never seen before that I had to look up..(LOVE THAT). This book made me cry, laugh, cry again, reach for my heart, want to slap a few, and even kill a few people. I LOVE how this author makes me feel when I'm read her books. I'm not sure what it is but she brings out so much emotion for me when I'm reading her books she always touches my heart and soul. This book is the first of more to come because I read it right to the end and LOVED every minute of it and I LIVE for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Down to My Soul (Soul, #2); Author: Kennedy Ryan; Genres: romance; Review: I really enjoy reading this authors books. She always takes me deep into the book world when I'm reading her work. Her work in some way or another always touches my heart strings. I have enjoyed both of the books she has written about Rhys and Kai story and I hope there will be more to come as I feel their story should continue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road Back to Us; Author: K. Webster; Genres: romance; Review: I was given this book in a book exchange and I have never read this author before. I'm not sure if I was annoyed or super jealous of the characters. LOL. I enjoyed the story of this book and would read another book from this author anyday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (Duplicity Duet, #1); Author: Elisabeth Grace; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I LOVED this book and series.. I have enjoyed all of Elisabeth's books that I have read so far...but this series is my new book boyfriend..GO MARCO GO...xoxoxo; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rumor Has It (Limelight, #1); Author: Elisabeth Grace; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was my first read from Elisabeth Grace and I can say it will not be my last. I enjoyed this book so much. I liked how the two meet and she had no idea who Mason was. I felt the story was well written and kept me right into the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burn (Duplicity Duet, #2); Author: Elisabeth Grace; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE...I want more of Marco and Emily. Not sure how but it would be sweet to have more dreams of SWEET, SEXY, and DELIGHTFUL MARCO....xoxo; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Simple Memory (Memories Book 1); Author: Jean Kelso; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: First Read I chose this book because this author is attending a signing that I'm going to soon. This is the first book that I have read by this author. I enjoyed this book and the story. I just wish their story was a little more longer. I will read from this author again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daniel (Kings of Korruption MC #2.5); Author: Geri Glenn; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This book left me wanting MORE....it was a short read but a good one...I'm not sure how but I would love more of Daniel and Gabby; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reaper (Kings of Korruption MC #4); Author: Geri Glenn; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Reaper and Anna's story was so real..they have been through a lot in their lives. But with a little help things might just work out them all. I can now say I've read the whole series all the guys have great stories now it's up to you to find your favourite king.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jase (Kings of Korruption MC #3); Author: Geri Glenn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: OMG...Jase is my FAVOURITE King...I LOVE him so much...Ellen is SO LUCKY...hehehe..from a player to a standup guy. I think he is the sexist one of them all and got me going.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tease (Kings of Korruption MC #2); Author: Geri Glenn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Awwww Laynie and Tease I loved their story so much. I really liked Tease in Ryker's book and I'm so glad he got his own book. Tease is a shy guy and Laynie I found was a bubbly little thing. Love works it's magic in so many ways. I'm super glad they found theirs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds; City: Asheville North Carolina; Review: My fiance' and I spent four days at Larry's Lodge for her birthday and booked the Romance Package. While the package was great, we did not need it for romance as the accomodations, staff, and location defined ROMANCE. Everything is thought of from the reservations to the checkout. Mary was a wonder to work with and we will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Phoenix West; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: Have stayed here countless times over the past 15 years and the new ownership has made a solid committment to the hotel with the renovated rooms and with more to come I understand. Service great proving that its the people not the building.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Claremount House; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Anna and Steven made us feel at home. Food great, room clean, superb attention to detail, the view over the bay as well as the golf course was outstanding. Only disappointment . . . We had to leave; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Larkinley Lodge; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: My wife and I just spent 6 nights and 7 days here on our honeymoon and in every sense of the word Larkinley is GRAND! Rooms are clean, fresh, crisp with great attention to detail. Walking distance to the town centre makes for a great location, yet easy to get on the main roads to visit the many beautiful areas nearby. Toni and Danny truly make you feel you are part of the family from tour guides to chefs to concierge services. (Danny's scones are to die for.) The only disappointment . . . we had to leave. Sandy & Sean McMeel Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe; City: Tempe Arizona; Review: I stay here frequently for the location and the service, now a renovation has made the experience even better. I also now get my Hilton Honors Points. A Win - Win - Win I mostly stay for Business with the exception of spring training as the hotels is very close to a number of teams in the Tempe/Mesa area; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental; City: Houston Texas; Review: hotel recently started renovation and some of the opportunities it had in the past like hot water and internet have been corrected. cannot wait for the food outlets to be completed and meeting rooms renovated. staff very friendly and van service on the half hour to the airport very convenient; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Phoenix West; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: the Holiday Inn staff proves the adage that it is the people and not the building. from the Front Desk to Housekeeping to Restaurant and Security assisting me with an opportunity, all went out of their way to make me feel safe and happy. Thank You; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster; City: Leominster Massachusetts; Review: the Hotel has switched from a 4 Points to a Doubletree and is going through a major renovation which did not negatively affect my stay. Breakfast buffet very good and a good value, wait staff friendly and attentive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Fishkill Poughkeepsie Area; City: Fishkill New York; Review: as always the staff was great, they have been there for the most part for many years and treat you like family while you are there. Breakfast and Managers reception a plus and tastes good. they are going through a refresh in the suites and I was put into one of the completed suites and what a difference. new bed, carpet and the tile in both the bathroom and kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Holy Yoga: Exercise. for the Christian Body and Soul; Author: Visit Amazon's Brooke Boon Page; Review: Holy Yoga founder Brooke Boon demonstrates how Christians can use their bodies, minds and souls in the practice of yoga to honor God and worship Jesus. She is humble and honest and her skill as a yoga instructor is second to none.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert; Author: John Gottman; Review: This is a must-read for anyone who is married, who has been married, who wants to marry or who wants to understand marriage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Hamilton Page; Review: It was lovely to pause during the season of advent and consider with deliberation the lives of Mary and Joseph. Well written, with important insights. The related video was well done and added greatly to the experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maine; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Courtney Sullivan Page; Review: I loved this book! Rarely do I find a book with such we-developed characters and such a believable storyline. I wrapped myself in Maine and enjoyed every word. Sullivan's writing is a joy and I immediately recommended the book to friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gift of Adversity: The Unexpected Benefits of Life's Difficulties, Setbacks, and Imperfections; Author: Norman E Rosenthal MD; Review: I was browsing non-fiction when I found The Gift of Adversity. The title caught my attention. "Adversity, a gift?" Oh, how wise this author must be! I was not disappointed. Dr. Rosenthal shares life stories, his own and those of others, to encourage us to reframe circumstances that are often the cause of lives wasted on hostility, vindictiveness, shame and guilt. Very readable and interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Map of Betrayal: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ha Jin Page; Review: I do so love this author's writing style. I am drawn into the cultural mores of Chinese tradition through his well-rounded characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Slept with God: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Val Brelinski Page; Review: One of the best books I've read this year, bar none. The author's writing style took me for a ride. I was launched from my easy chair back into the 1970s and felt as though I were a fly on Jory's shoulder whispering, "Please don't do that!" Very few writers can capture places, people and emotions like Brelinski. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dinner; Author: Visit Amazon's Herman Koch Page; Review: Totally disturbing. Read to the end. Agree with bad aftertaste.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Halo Effect: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne D. LeClaire Page; Review: It is rare that I find a book in which the author's turn of the phrase alone is so pleasurable. Coupled with complex and sympathetic characters and a carefully plotted story, The Halo Effect is the best book I've read in months. Kudos to the author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Runaway Midwife: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Harman Page; Review: I am not a midwife. I am not a medical professional. I do, however, read many books of all genres (except sci if) and I absolutely loved this book. Although the storytelling was straightforward, I found Clara/Sara a believable and sympathetic character, as were the island dwellers. This was my first book by Patricia Harman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nine West Vegas Signs 4 Poster Shopper Handbag; Brand: ; Review: my wife puts everything but the kitchen sink in here she actually looses things in this bag but it is her main bag; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HUE Women's Mesh Top 1/2 Cushion Sole No Show 6 pair pack Sport Socks; Brand: ; Review: wife says they are comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Brynn Posey Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: my wife loves them early christmas gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Linear Swirl French Wire Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Wife loves them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MiYang Women's Tankini Striped Vintage Swim Dress; Brand: ; Review: Daughter looked cute in it and she was comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14k Gold Polished Filigree Drop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Wife loves them!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Evers' Boys (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bobby Jones (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six: The Mark Unleashed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shania Twain: Up! Live in Chicago (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Yearling (1946); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sarafina! (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Osbournes: Season 1 (Uncensored) (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Whitmor Foldable Drying Rack, White; Brand: Whitmor; Review: Whitmor 6023-741 Folding Clothes Drying Rack, White was easy to set up and works well for drying clothes. Plus it doesn't take up much floor space.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSC Joie Simply Slice Strawberry Slicer; Brand: MSC International; Review: Simply Slice Strawberry Slicer will be perfect for fast slicing of my strawberries during their season. Well built blades to handle them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Copco Coffee Cab Rolling Countertop Small Appliance Stand; Brand: Copco; Review: Copco Coffee Cab Rolling Countertop Small Appliance Stand is perfect for my mixer and fits great on my kitchen cabinet..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: RSVP Strawberry Huller, Silver (BERY-DD); Brand: RSVP International; Review: Strawberry Huller will be of great help during the strawberry season and they hard hard to find. I hope they will last awhile.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Buffalo Wonder Woman of DC Comics Ceramic Mug, (14 Ounces), Red- WW Logo; Brand: Silver Buffalo; Review: For a friend of mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament Year Dated 2015, Baby's First Christmas Porcelain; Brand: Hallmark; Review: My granddaughter will love this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex 1102267 885459426300 Portables Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set (Black Carrier, 9-Piece Double Decker, BPA-Free); Brand: Pyrex; Review: Great way to carry more than one casserole; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Stowaway Potlucker, Purple; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Perfect size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Stowaway Potlucker, Holds Larger Casseroles / Baking Dishes Up To 10 X 15 Inches, Red (5063RR1635); Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Perfect size and great to store.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Age Series #4 Toddler Keepsake Christmas Ornaments; Brand: Hallmark; Review: Can't wait for my grandchild to get this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Age Series #5 Keepsake Christmas Ornaments; Brand: Hallmark; Review: I can't wait to give this to my grand daughter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chapin International 20000 Garden Sprayer, 1-Gallon, Translucent White; Brand: Chapin International; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 60" Pigtail Propane Hose Connector, Connects Propane Cylinder To a RV or Trailer Propane; Brand: Camco; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 59333 Horizontal Two Stage Propane Regulator with POL; Brand: Camco; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renogy 1.5 Feet 12AWG Solar Extension Cable with MC4 Female and Male connectors; Brand: Renogy; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sun YOBA 5 Pairs of MC4 Male/Female Solar Panel Cable Connectors; Brand: Sun YOBA; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renogy 100 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel Bundle Kit with 30A Negative ground Charge Controller+9in MC4 Adaptor Kit; Brand: Renogy; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teknor Apex NeverKink 8642-50, Extra Heavy Duty Garden Hose, 5/8-Inch by 50 -Feet; Brand: Teknor Apex; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poulan 530071259 Chainsaw Oil Pump; Brand: Poulan; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnviroColor 4EG0032 851612002100 1,000 Sq. Ft. 4EverGreen Grass and Turf Paint, 1250 Square Feet, Green; Brand: EnviroColor; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rotary Foam Air Filter for Poulan 530-37793, 530037793; Brand: Rotary; Review: Great product!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Birkenstock Arizona Unisex Leather Sandal; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: What a blessing to be able to buy beloved Birks on line from Amazon. Since I knew my size, it was easy and quick. I'll do this from now on. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birkenstock Women's Milano Backstrap Sandal; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: What a blessing to be able to buy beloved Birks on line from Amazon. Since I knew my size, it was easy and quick. I'll do this from now on. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birkenstock Women's Arizona SFB; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: What a blessing to be able to buy beloved Birks on line from Amazon. Since I knew my size, it was easy and quick. I'll do this from now on. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed Leather Sandal; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: What a blessing to be able to buy beloved Birks on line from Amazon. Since I knew my size, it was easy and quick. I'll do this from now on. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Birkenstock Men's Arizona; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: What a blessing to be able to buy beloved Birks on line from Amazon. Since I knew my size, it was easy and quick. I'll do this from now on. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Jacardia Sandal; Brand: Merrell; Review: Love the sandal, but I'm going to have to find a cobbler who can add more velcro because the back strap is too loose. I normally wear a 9 1/2 or a 10, but the 9s would fit perfectly if I could tighten them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FitFlop Women's KYS Leather Dress Sandal; Brand: ; Review: The straps are not adjustable and they were too loose, although the length was fine. Sent them back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Ultimate Women's 3-Pack Cotton Stretch Hipster Panties; Brand: ; Review: And comfortable and I like the black - because they won't show any stains.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Melanie Griffith, 62, shows off her insane figure in lingerie selfie, plus more news; Abstract: Melanie Griffith looks more stunning than ever in lingerie selfie, plus more celebrity news for Oct. 30, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual misconduct charges; Abstract: Cuba Gooding Jr. was back in Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday for his groping case. The actor pleaded not guilty to new misdemeanor charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse, according to Reuters. A smirking Cuba Gooding was smirking as he was lead into court in handcuffs for his arraignment in new sex assault charges. Page Six also reported that a detective refused to shake the star's hand as they passed each other outside the Manhattan...; Category: movies
Title: Felicity Huffman Smiles as She Begins Community Service Following Prison Release; Abstract: The 56-year-old actress was released from prison last month.; Category: news
Title: New details on why Meg Ryan, John Mellencamp split, plus more news; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp's marriage plans may have prompted their split. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 4, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38; Abstract: Charles Rogers, the former Michigan State football star whom the Detroit Lions selected with the second overall pick in 2003 NFL draft, has died.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sharpie 37003 Ultra-Fine Permanent Marker, Marks on Paper and Plastic, Resist Fading and Water, AP Certified, Blue; Brand: Sharpie; Review: Fun to work with and beautiful colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharpie 75846 Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24-Count; Brand: Sharpie; Review: The colors are beautiful. Tips stay sharp if you use a very light touch. I have purchased hundreds of these in my lifetime and never been disappointed. Sharpie is a great company and makes excellent products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greeting Cards Set – 5x7 Blank White Cardstock and Envelopes Perfect for Business, Invitations, Bridal Shower, Birthday, Interoffice, Invitation; Brand: S Superfine Printing; Review: Very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Purple, 12-Pack (30008); Brand: Sharpie; Review: Love sharpies!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharpie 37003 Ultra-Fine Permanent Marker, Marks on Paper and Plastic, Resist Fading and Water, AP Certified, Blue; Brand: Sharpie; Review: Always love sharpies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sakura Pigma 30062 Micron Blister Card Ink Pen Set, Black, Ass't Point Sizes 6CT Set; Brand: Sakura; Review: Makes zentangling a joy to do. Use a very light touch with the .005 ones tho. The tips will mush down quickly if you are heavy handed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prismacolor 2427 Premier Verithin Colored Pencils, 24-Count; Brand: Prismacolor; Review: These are very good hard leads for outlining. Highly recommend anything made by Prismacolor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prismacolor 92885T Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 36 Piece; Brand: Prismacolor; Review: Always the best of the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mouse Pad And Wrist Rest Color: Green; Brand: Brown Medical; Review: Use it everyday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sharpie 1884739 Permanent Markers Fine Point Black - 36 Pieces; Brand: Sharpie; Review: Love sharpies!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Credit Card Protector - Premium QUALITY RFID Sleeves in Vintage Floral (10 RFID Blocking Sleeves & Gift; Brand: Gordon & Bond; Review: They are exactly what I wanted. Very pretty too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS Multi Function Lapdesk Table Bed Tray Foldable Adjustable Breakfast Table Tilting Top with Storage Drawer Bamboo Wood Natural ULLD01N; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: I bought this to hold my cross stitch books while I sew in my recliner. It's a well made product, however, I find it to be very heavy and cumbersome. If you have it over your lap and have to get up, it's very heavy to move. The little drawer is very tiny. The legs work great and are easily adjustable. The wood is beautiful and complimentary to any dcor. The desk part is small but large enough for my needs. I wish they made one of these for left-handers and put the table part on the left side, but this is a right-handed world afterall. All in all, the product is well worth the price but the weight is it's biggest problem and the easel doesn't raise up very high, so forget having a book on there. I like it enough to keep it, even tho it will probably just be used only occasionally.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Desk York Portable Laptop Stand - Best GIFT For Friend-Men-Women-Student - Recliner/Bed Lap Tray; Brand: Desk York; Review: This little table is the freakin bomb! I love love love it. Very versatile, very light-weight, very sturdy and very handy for a multitude of uses. I was shocked at how well made this is. Bought it to hold my cross-stitch patterns and found uses for it for other things (like reading in bed). Would be a great gift for a college student who likes to study on their bed. It will raise up to use like an easel or go flat like a table and all degrees inbetween. I took it to work and everyone I showed it too was equally impressed. If you order this table, you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 18 places around the world that are being ruined by tourism; Abstract: From damaging monuments to overcrowding neighborhoods, tourists have caused some serious harm in these popular travel destinations.; Category: travel
Title: Philippines' Duterte hurt in motorcycle crash; Abstract: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hurt his hip and suffered scratches in a motorcycle accident, senior aides of the 74-year-old leader said Thursday.; Category: news
Title: Cartel gunmen terrorize Mexican city, free El Chapo's son; Abstract: Mexican security forces captured one of notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's sons on Thursday, media reports said, after rumors of the detention led to fierce gunbattles in the city of Culiacan, a stronghold of the Sinaloa cartel.; Category: news
Title: 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: Marine Corps vet who served in Iraq deported to El Salvador; Abstract: Jose Segovia-Benitez, a 38-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq, was deported to El Salvador - a country where he hasn't lived since he was a toddler - on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: 14 Haunted Forests Around the World; Abstract: Maybe find somewhere else to go camping this year.; Category: travel
Title: 3 Foods You Should Eat at Breakfast If You Want to Lose Belly Fat, According to a Dietitian; Abstract: If you're trying to lose belly fat, you're probably paying more attention to your diet, working to get more exercise, and cutting down on sugar.; Category: health
Title: Starbucks Is Selling A Phantom Frappuccino For Halloween That's Topped With Green Slime; Abstract: It's scary how much I want to try this.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Costco workers reveal 33 things they'd love to tell shoppers, but can't; Abstract: Costco membership doesn't entitle you to do whatever you want in the store, and employees say they'd prefer if people refrained from these behaviors.; Category: lifestyle
Title: I Tried 7 of the Weirdest Products at Trader Joe's so You Don't Have To; Abstract: And one of them is not cauliflower gnocchi.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Jenelle Evans Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against David Eason; Abstract: Former Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans accuses David Eason of abuse in court documents obtained exclusively by E! News; Category: tv
Title: 1 dead, 2 injured, suspect still at large after shooting at Church's Chicken; Abstract: Three employees were shot Wednesday evening at a Church's Chicken in Otay Mesa, California, the San Diego Police Department said in a news release.; 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: 2021 Chevy Tahoe, Suburban To Debut On December 10; Abstract: Both SUVs will ride on the GM T1 platform.; Category: autos
Title: 110 Awesome but Affordable Gifts For Men; Abstract: Stumped about what to give the men in your life?; Category: lifestyle
Title: How the Trump Administration Eroded Its Own Legal Case on DACA; Abstract: WASHINGTON When Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared before news cameras at the Justice Department in early September 2017 to announce that President Trump was ending deportation protections for young undocumented immigrants, he knew the administration had left itself more legally vulnerable than it should have.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: At Any Moment (Gaming The System) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenna Aubrey Page; Review: Such a wonderful ending to a great series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silas; Author: Visit Amazon's Sabrina Paige Page; Review: Love the story line and the job of the main female character which is different from any other book I've read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Obsession (Seven Deadly Sins) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shantel Tessier Page; Review: WOW. This is a must read for the second book in the Seven Deadly Sins Series. The first book was fantastic and this one is fabulous. Putting the book down to finish work was super difficult to do. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. AMAZING!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Burns (Caged Love) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Mandi Beck Page; Review: This book series was fantastic. I am in love with MMA fighters now! It's a must read! Wish there was more to be drawn in with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Porter (Dick Dynasty) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Michael Page; Review: Porter Hale is the sexy, sinful oldest brother of the Hale boys. This story about the porn star falling in love is fantastic and a must read. Plus the next two stories are of his equally sexy younger brothers and I cannot wait to read them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parker (Dick Dynasty) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's David Michael Page; Review: The second Hale brother... love him or hate him... this book was fantastic. Funny, sarcastic, heart warming, all in one package! A must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shout (The Voice Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Noelle Bodhaine Page; Review: Great job in this final book. Love this couple and what they turned into!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whisper (Voice Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Noelle Bodhaine Page; Review: Rhys and Sophie are such an unexpected match that it makes this book very interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Predator: Part One (The Predator Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Brooke May Page; Review: Such a sweet book! I loved the characters together and their personalities! Can't wait to read the second book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tyrant: King Part 2; Author: Visit Amazon's T. M. Frazier Page; Review: This book has me speechless! Such an amazing story with awesome characters that you fall in love with! I laughed, cried, felt anxious and anger! This is a must read! Thank you so much T.M. Frazier!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stroked (Stroked Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: This book is funny, quirky and lovey dovey! I loved this story of Paisley and Reece! I wish there was more to read when it finished!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resurrecting Hope; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Anthony Page; Review: This is the first book i heave reas by Jane Anthony but it won't be the last. Very well written and a beautiful story about love and hardship.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Doors Down; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Doherty Page; Review: This book was a great read for that young love kinda feel. I really enjoyed the story of Becca and Ryan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Living with Regrets (No Regrets book 2) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Aimee Noalane Page; Review: So many emotions! Oliver and Abigails story continues in this beautifully wriiten book! I could not out it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blaire; Author: Visit Amazon's Anita Gray Page; Review: This book was wickedly twisted and dark but amazing and could not put it down! A must read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drive; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Stewart Page; Review: OMG! This is hands down one of the most beautiful, captivating, and consuming books I have ever encountered! Stella is a one of a kind person who will pull you into her story keep your heart wanting more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Hurts (Caged Love Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mandi Beck Page; Review: What an amazing book. Princess Frankie and Deacon are just too amazing for words! Couldn't put the book down!! A must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can't fix crazy; Author: Visit Amazon's K A Duggsy Page; Review: Wow. This book was an emotional roller coaster that you never wanted to end! I loved Alana's character and personality and the way her mind worked! The writing was fantastic in the way she explained how Alana felt and believed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Becoming A Vincent (The Wild Ones) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's C.M. Owens Page; Review: This story is funny, intriguing and amazing! This is another must read by C.M. Owens; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Rage; Author: Visit Amazon's T.M. Frazier Page; Review: I l9ve this story of Rage and Nolan! Rage is a bad-a** who can hold her own. Her story is my favorite next to King. T.m. Frazier has done it once again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Dare You; Author: Visit Amazon's Shantel Tessier Page; Review: Cole!!! What an amazing and intoxicating story about Cole and his fierce passion for Austin!! This is truly a book all need to read amd get sucked into!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Random Walk: A Novel For The New Age; Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Block Page; Review: The first thing that struck me about this book was that it's setting began in Oregon. I checked the front cover again, to make sure I'd picked up a Lawrence Block book and not some other author by mistake. Almost all of the Block books in my library (I'm missing only a handful) are set in NYC, so his starting off in Roseburg OR (near where I live) was a real jolt. I was not nearly as surprised when, after being introduced to two of the principles, Guthrie (Roseburg) who was the first to start walking, and Sara (Fort Wayne IN) who brought her 'vision' to the process, Mark the serial killer made his appearance. I knew Block knows serial killers well, so that was actually rather comforting. And in fact the entire book was rather comforting, even though I was not prepared for Mark's 'final disposition'. So why, I asked myself later, did I go into such a depressive state when I'd finished the book? To find out, I decided a day later to read it again. And now that I've finished my second read I'm here to suggest that you run, not walk, to your shopping cart and get this book into your own hands as soon as you can. You may conclude, as some have, that it's some kind of smarmy joke or you may find yourself confronting deep-seated fears/guilt as I did; but I can almost guarantee you won't be bored. The man is truly a master story teller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Invention of Wings; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Monk Kidd Page; Review: I got lucky when I was introduced to this novel/documentary by a friend. I not only devoured it with avid interest, I was furiously researching with my left eye before my right eye was done reading it. Wow! This should be required reading in every high school in the land.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Drop of the Hard Stuff (Matthew Scudder Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Block Page; Review: almost took a 'pass' on buying this latest Matt Scudder novel thanks to a review I accidentally read in which the writer complained about "too much AA stuff" or the like. I'd had a similar thought when I read Hit Me (the most recent Keller novel), thinking that Block had allowed his philately to get the better of him, but I finally came to my senses and bought the paperback so my collection would not have that 'hole' in it. I reminded myself I've spent more money on meals that I did not appreciate nearly as much as I do a Block novel...most of which I read at least once every two years. And this one will be no exception. Vintage Block indeed. Yes, there is a lot of "AA stuff" in it, but then the crimes Matt gets involved in solving here are AA related (I'll skip the details, don't want to be a spoiler), so...duh! That reviewer probably complained there was "too much ice pick stuff" in A Stab In The Dark. My recommendation? Buy this book, read and enjoy "Block's voice" as he weaves his usual magic, giving us a collection of characters (one of which is his beloved NYC) that seem real enough to touch. My only problem with this book is trying to figure out where it belongs on the shelf in the Scudder chronology. All of the usual sources simply list it in publication order (last, in other words), but on my next read through the series I'll find that place where he and Jan break up, after Carolyn from the Caroline and before Elaine reappears; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Getting Off: A Novel of Sex & Violence (Hard Case Crime); Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Block Page; Review: Genius, pure genius. I've long suspected that I could enjoy reading an instruction booklet for assembling and using a left-hand monkey wrench were it written by Lawrence Block. The man is just simply a great writer with that combination of skill and talent that makes almost everything he's written an enjoyable read. Whether his protagonists are ex-cop private eyes (Matt Scudder), wise-cracking burglars (Bernie Rhodenbarr), paid assassins (Keller), or 'damaged goods/serial killers' like Kitten/Kimmie one finds it easy to sympathize if not empathize with them, root for them, and then long for more of the same.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Calculated Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Charnock Page; Review: I thought as I was reading this great little tale that I may have been unduly influenced because of my background in statistics and experimental design....I mean it all made such perfect sense to me that this is how a human/machine interface would function I just couldn't believe anyone (Ms. Charnock, that is) could have got there without having a background similar to my own. I rushed here to these pages to voice my applause and, of course, I discovered the legion of others (probably none of whom share my background) who have similar reactions to this very pleasing, rewarding tale and that added to my appreciation of the book. I think the cherry atop the whipped cream has to be the way she wrapped it up. No, I'm not going to get specific...I'm simply going to recommend you (yes, I mean you) buy the book, read it without peeking at the last few pages, and see if you don't agree this is an award-winner if ever there was one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angela's Ashes : A Memoir of a Childhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank McCourt Page; Review: I cannot for the life of me figure out how this guy got awards for this wimpy, whiny, "ah, ain't life awful and ain't I wonderful for having survived it all?" crap. I agree with Angela..."Ireland can kiss my arse!"; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mutant Message Down Under; Author: Visit Amazon's Marlo Morgan Page; Review: Let me be honest - I probably wouldn't have read or even considered this book, even this long after its 1994 debut, had it not been a selection of my local book club at El Centro's Adult Center. When I learned of the selection I made the mistake of reading some of the reviews. I almost opted out of buying the book but the negative reviews were so unrelentingly critical I began to suspect the writers had an agenda beyond mere literary opinion. During that process I also read a trade review which suggested this might be "a new Celestine Prophecy" so I took the plunge. I own a signed copy of The Celestine Prophecy and I have read it periodically since 1993. Mutant Message, it turns out, is not a "new Celestine Prophecy" as Ms. Morgan (or should I say Traveling Tongue?) does not offer the kind of rational, step-by-step program for dealing with the power trips (Control Dramas, Mr. Redfield calls them) that plague most of us in dealing with each other. But neither is Mutant Message the kind of con job the negative reviewers try to make it. And the more I reflect on those reviews the more strongly I'm reminded of the words of Henry James: "They will prattle on endlessly about the province of art and the limits of art until you are moved in return to wonder at the province and the limits of ignorance." There's nothing terribly new or startling about the Mutant Message itself, or the way it's delivered. It lacks the scope of Roots or the rationality of Silent Spring, or the gut-wrenching slam of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained; but what Ms. Morgan does offer is a very gentle and personal look at our world and the people in it, and her non-invasive approach in and of itself leaves plenty of room for the reader to reach his/her own conclusions, possibly leading to a new hypothesis or two about how to operate vis-a-vis one's fellow beings. I'm glad I took the journey at long last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game (The Ender Quintet); Author: Visit Amazon's Orson Scott Card Page; Review: There must be some truth to the suggestion that we humans begin reverting after a certain age...here I am in my 75th year and I find great enjoyment in reading stories designed for 'young adults'. Of course Mr. Card ranks among the best but I've pretty much avoided him until now and, thanks to Kindle, I'm glad I finally got the opportunity to read him. It is true, as some reviewers suggest, that this first book is somewhat lacking on 'back story' material--one has to guess about who is doing what to whom back there on earth now and then but I didn't find that fault all that distracting given the main theme (Ender's development as a leader so to speak) kept me moving forward. I haven't yet decided if I'll buy into the rest of the series...in both books and movies the sequels are always a gamble, but as long as the prices remain low I'll probably jump on board eventually.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Deserts (Hetta Coffey Mystery Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jinx Schwartz Page; Review: If Elmore Leonard had married Sue Grafton their child might conceivably have grown up to be Jinx Schwartz. That's one way to figure how the combination of quirky characters who just happen to fall into one disaster after another and still somehow come up smelling like a rose got created. The heroine of these tales, Hetta Coffey, comes off as a blend of Chili Palmer (see Leonard's Get Shorty) and Kinsey Milhome (see Grafton's alphabet mysteries). There's an additional element involved in this...our book club chose to start with this fourth volume in the Hetta Coffey series and it could be that some of the oddness of the book is related to our "coming in during the intermission". But I don't think that's a major factor. I think Ms. Schwartz is just simply a genius at keeping up a mad-cap pace that teeters on the brink of unbelievability without ever falling over that edge. Laugh? I almost soiled myself. I also almost got a serious case of indigestion given the number of times she described Mexican meals that would have sent me into cardiac arrest. Soon I'm going to start this series of books at the beginning and work my way through...but first I need to catch my breath and make sure I'm well stocked up on Dramamine and Pepto-Bismol.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lodger (Oxford Popular Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Belloc Lowndes Page; Review: In the special features included on the DVD of the 2008 version of Marie Belloc Lowndes' 1913 novel the point is strongly made that the producers/director took great pains to make this new movie 'faithful to the original novel', by implication suggesting that Alfred Hitchcock had not done so in his 1927 silent movie. I own copies of each of the three 'versions' of this tale inspired by Jack the Ripper and I'm here to tell you that neither of the movie versions demonstrated complete faithfulness to Ms. Lowndes' book. To illustrate I must act as a spoiler here, so be advised. BEGINNING OF SPOILER SECTION. Hitchcock followed Lowndes' script for most of his movie, only veering off in the final scenes. The elderly Buntings and their daughter (actually only his daughter, Mrs. Bunting being his second wife though leaving that part of it out of a silent movie makes sense) were nicely portrayed as humble serving people who were a bit down on their luck at the story's opening and who were then happy to receive the lodger as his rent money pulled their fat out of the fire, so to speak. And Joe, the young cop with his eye on the lovely Daisy Bunting, was portrayed nicely as a well-meaning bumbler of sorts. But as things heat up Hitch begins to depart from Lowndes' script, giving Daisy a much larger role and having her grow increasingly fond of the lodger, Mr. Sleuth. And in the end Hitch just threw the book out the window, making the lodger not Lowndes' arch criminal who'd been convicted of earlier crimes, sent to an insane asylum, and later escaped, coping a payroll in the bargain to finance his further "avenging" murders; but rather a misunderstood gentleman on the trail of the avenger after his own sister's murder, who in the end gathers all three Buntings into a more comfortable life and leaves hapless Joe in their dust. But if Hitch can be accused of tying his movie off with pink ribbons David Ondaatje, does not deserve applause for "faithfullness". To begin with moving the setting from fog-shrouded London to rainy West Hollywood is questionable through not egregious. Much is made in the 'making of' feature about the importance of lighting and so forth to help maintain the noir mood, but those efforts would not have been needed if the story had remained in London's foggy, sooty streets. Then we meet the four principle characters of Lowndes' novel and it's like a slap in the face with a wet towel. The old couple trying to keep things together in retirement are replaced by a young couple, the husband (Donal Logue) a security guard and the wife (Hope Davis) an unspecified "housewife". The character of Joe gets a complete make-over as the great Alfred Molina is brought in, and we meet a cop who is hardly a young man, has massive troubles of his own, including a wife who's gone over the edge and a daughter who hates him and apparently replaces Daisy Bunting in the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Space; Author: Visit Amazon's Jasper T. Scott Page; Review: ) I just finished reading the first novel by Jasper T. Scott, Dark Space. Clearly written by a young man (and that was confirmed at the close of the book when his photo was displayed). The whole of the tale is more suited to an arcade than to a library or reading room...lots of slam-bam action with narrow escapes from certain doom coming one after another. Not that there's anything wrong with unrelenting action, if that's what you're looking for in an electronic book. But an old fart like me likes a little more depth, a little more soul if you will. The relationships, if one can call them that given they are more like acquaintances, are surface deep or perhaps I should say "arcade deep" and there's little attempt to make the 'science' believable...one simply has to take it on faith that it's a simple matter to change a person's appearance with a chip installed in their wrist--so simple it doesn't need any explanation. But with all that I found myself taping page after page and happily following the action--make that Action with a capital A. I appreciate the free sample and given the prices of each succeeding book are held low I might very well venture further into the series the next time I feel the need for a jolt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chair Yoga for You: A Practical Guide; Author: Clarissa C. Adkins; Review: Let me set the stage...I'm in my 75th year, getting more portly by the week thanks to bad lungs that keep me from doing anything even faintly "aerobic". I investigated "yoga for seniors" on the internet and could not believe some of the postures I saw models demonstrating--feet apart, one hand in the air the other flat on the floor. Yeah, right! I don't know many people under 30 who could do that let along any of my 'senior' friends. Then I spotted this book on Amazon and the idea of doing yoga while seated in a chair appealed to me. I bought it, and now that I've been working with the book for a couple of months I think I'd have paid ten times the asking price if I'd known what a blessing this little gem would turn out to be. The book is beautifully organized with sections that explain the importance of breathing and relaxing and so forth while doing the postures, and is fully illustrated with models, male and female, showing exactly what is meant by the already clear instructions. I skimmed the whole book at first, just to get myself oriented and in doing so I encountered a really telling detail. One of the postures I'd encountered elsewhere, called variously "Eagle Arms" or just "Eagle" involves twisting the arms together in front of one's face. Impossible for a slightly chubby (or short-armed, or whatever my problem is) posture. But everywhere else I've seen it the assumption is that one will just do it. Here, following the description of the posture, the authors write "If this is not comfortable, Just place your right hand on your left shoulder...." And there's a photo of each of the two ways of doing this posture. Clearly these are people one can trust to not suggest doing things a senior is not likely to be able to do. I can't thank the authors enough. I started with the "warm-up" routine...20 postures in all...and after a few days of practicing them with the book propped up in front of me I made myself a 'cheat sheet' with shortened descriptions so I wouldn't have to turn pages. I do that 25+ minutes every morning and it is changing my life! Thank you, thank you, thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Amish Girl: The Great Escape; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Gingerich Page; Review: In her closing Q&A to this memoir Ms. Gingerich comments on the puzzling fascination of many Americans ("the English") for the lifestyle of Amish communities, and I must confess she hoisted me on that petard rather nicely. It is easy for a man to fantasize about "the simple life", to dream of conducting one's daily affairs without all the aggravations of automobiles and electronics, but when one takes up this slim volume and begins reading the author's descriptions of her Amish life the blinders that have kept reality at bay are forcefully removed. I noted as I read that from a male perspective it might still be something of an ideal world; but when I found myself picturing my daughter (whom I raised on my own for most of her young life) being forced into that life of servitude and crushing obeisance that happy little fantasy quickly turned into a nightmarish quagmire. And it's not just horse farts and dawn-to-dusk drudgery that force one to throw off a lifetime of tunnel-vision. I applaud Ms. Gingerich for the clear and convincing way she has opened my eyes and I highly recommend this book to anyone who might still be thinking as I once did that the Amish are to be admired.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Scream (D.I. Kim Stone); Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Marsons Page; Review: It is so hard to wade through the mounds of books available in this e-book age to find a good one. In this case I got lucky because one of the members of my book club selected it and I "had" to read it. Halfway through the first page I started grinning and thought to myself "Oh, goodie...Brit Coppers!" Yes, I'm prejudiced, or at least predisposed. And I can put up with a modicum of bad writing or plotting or poor character development for the sake of spending some time walking in the shoes of British police...probably the result of my Canadian childhood, eh? But with Silent Scream I didn't have to put up with anything. Not only did Angela Marsons impress me with her writing skills, with a complex and yet believable plot, with completely "real" characters, and a pace I could relate to, she managed to find another of my hot buttons. Back in my undergrad days (1970s) I did an internship at a minimum security lockup for girls in Santa Clara County, CA. I found none of the abuse there that Ms. Marsons created in this book, but I still remember some of the horror stories I heard from those girls about what they suffered at the hands of uncaring parents, both birth and foster. So the horrors she offers here did not impress me as 'fanciful' or 'contrived' in the least. It made her tale all the more gripping. And yes, I'm going to continue reading this author...I've already downloaded the second book in the Kim Stone series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: First off, let's get this straight. Ove sounds like mover without the m or the r at the end, maybe with the r but softened. It's not dove without the d, and it's not rover without the first r. Got it? Okay, then. You might as well know this is just a bunch of stories about a grumpy old man who just wants to be left alone to eat his sausages and potatoes. Well, sometimes there are stories about him as a boy or him falling in love, and like that; but they are all about how maybe he got to be the old grump--as if anyone needed an excuse. And there are all these people who just don't seem to be able to leave him alone. They want to hang around him, or talk to him, or get him to talk to them, or get him to do things, and sometimes he just has to because it's obvious they can't do things properly in the first place. And there's a cat. Cat's are okay. But if you're expecting some Great Adventure, then you're going to be mostly disappointed because this isn't any of that stirring stuff...it's just about a grumpy old man called Ove (like mover without the r). And to make it worse the shirts that sell it to you will charge you 80.46 Krone for the e-book and they won't even throw in a box of tissues, even if you drive a Saab. Well, I'll show them. I have it on my Kindle now, so I can read it as many times as I like. And I've got my own damn box of tissues. So there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Papaya; City: North Wales, PA; Review: All the food is fantastic Family owned & operated! The ribs are off the hook! A definite try!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lice Lifters of Bucks County; City: Southampton, PA; Review: I can't say enough great things about Lice Lifters. After dealing with lice 3 times in an 8 month time frame I was at my wits end. A friend recommended them to me. Keisha was so nice to come in after hours to help my daughter. It was so reassuring to know in 1 visit everything was taken care of. ( you do have to follow the recommended at home treatment).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Action Karate; City: Jamison, PA; Review: My son has been doing karate for 5 years starting at the age of 3 in the Mommy & me classes. Over the past 5 years he has had a lot of struggles. One of his many struggles was wanting to quite multiple times. Having to go through the summer and taking time away from his friends and family. He also got bored at times. His father & I sat down with Sinsei Michael and him and we talked me into following through. He truly has had multiple triumphs at Action Karate. One being winning trophies at the tournaments. I also think the self discipline and self control have not only helped him triumph with his martial arts but has also made him a better student in school. Hoping his biggest triumph is getting his junior black belt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Mike's Homemade Ice Cream; City: Warminster, PA; Review: Definitely the BEST ice cream I have ever had. Super clean and great staff. All the flavors are AMAZING! My husband and kids frequent here on a regular basis all year round!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Agaves Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill; City: Old Hickory, TN; Review: Best Mexican I have had in a long time. Was in town and stumbled across here and feel in love. Great friendly staff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MaGerk's Pub & Grill; City: Horsham, PA; Review: Great food! So glad my husband and I found this place. All the staff is friendly and the ambiance is great for all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring House Tavern; City: Ambler, PA; Review: Food was ok nothing to write home about. Not a fan of the snapper soup too sweet. The atmosphere was nice. The service was good! Crab cakes were mediocre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rydges South Bank Brisbane; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Arrived and was informed of an upgrade and thought that was great until I learn't more about my room. Hopped in for a quick shower and had the choice of scolding hot water with no pressure or if I touched the cold water at all a freezing cold shower. When touching the handle to adjust the shower half of it just fell off. It was good that the shower was so cold because the air conditioning did not work well and the room was like a sauna. I was awakened by the strangest alarm in a hotel ever, the sound of a jack hammer at 8.15 in the morning for hotel upgrade works. I'm glad there upgrading as the room was probably last upgraded when the hotel was built 10-20 years ago. Breakfast at over $30 had the selection of watery scrambled eggs and various other delights, hard to enjoy the view with the jack hammers going on and off. The best was for last when checking out, the desk assistant had to remove her earplugs(with a oh were sorry) so as I could get out of this miserable hotel I paid a total bill for one night excluding dinner of over $400. DON'T STAY HERE.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Auberge du Mas de la Feniere; City: Arles Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: When you arrive you feel like your arriving at a country mansion. The owners were very helpful in giving us advice on places to visit near by. It had a good area for our children to run around outside and the rooms were of a very reasonable size. The bathroom was excellent with a big full size bath and plenty of hot water. Being on the middle of a farm away from the city of Arles the hotel is very tranquil, with a good restaurant within the hotel, it ticked all the boxes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Au Logis des Remparts; City: Saint Emilion Gironde Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: This hotel is on the main road in St Emilion, so its close to everything with its own secure car park. The rooms are very generous with high quality bathrooms and soaps. Beds are very comfortable, and as we were a family we had a 2 story room. The garden area of the hotel is very pleasant, most importantly a wonderful view over the wineries upon waking up in the morning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rifugio Sapienza; City: Nicolosi Province of Catania Sicily; Review: We went to this place for lunch, the service was very poor as we were waiting 5 minutes to be served ant then after ordering another 10 minutes for our drinks. When our food finally arrived it was tastless pata with sauce and pizza that seemed to have a base purchased at a supermarket. They seem to cater for large bus groups so I think it would be best to avoid if possible.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rubra Bed Breakfast Apartments; City: Parma Province of Parma Emilia Romagna; Review: Max was very accommodating to our needs without being noticeable, unlike a lot of apartments it is cleaned daily which makes it great to come home to in the afternoon. The location is great right in the middle of one of the main streets. Highly recommended for a weeks stay as Parma is very central to the food center of Italy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L Hotel Du Commerce; City: Montauban Tarn et Garonne Occitanie; Review: This is a typical non-tourist hotel in the main area of Montauban, parking is easy as there is council parking next door and your right in the middle of this charming french town. The rooms are comfortable and large enough, given that they are outdated. Much better than staying in Toulouse.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marinella; City: Sanremo Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: This hotel looks old on the outside but internally has a very modern fit out. I stayed as a single in a double room and on arrival the staff were helpfull advising me of a free bus service that was operating and giving me a ticket as well as a ticket for free entry to a lido across the road. You don't get that every day. I stayed in room 603 in a separate building around the corner to the main entrance and I suggest to anybody this is a good option as you have good size windows for fresh air plus the same windows are double glazed making the room peaceful in the evening. In the morning there were fresh croissants from a local bakery, not the typical pre-prepared ones. The staff were very helpful in looking up train time tabled for me and directing me to the station only 300m away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Diem; City: Krumbach Swabia Bavaria; Review: We wanted to stay in an authentic bavarian lodging, whilst being close to legoland, krumbach was great as it's an authentic small german village that is central to the black forest area. At Diem Zum Engal, the owners were very friendly with large breakfast and german sized dinners a true german bar very authentic. Rooms were large with comfortable beds and double glazed windows, a bonus being english channels via satalite on the TV.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Art Series The Blackman; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: This place is so cool with great views. Nicely furnished with a comfy bed. Close to the city but not within it. Easy to get street parking on the weekend. If your going into the city it's just a quick tram drive down st Kilda road, or alternately go he other way for a lunch or dinner in St. Kilda.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Albury Manor House; City: Albury New South Wales; Review: Driving from Melbourne to Sydney decided to stop over in Albury, arrived at the Manor House got changed and went for a great swim and spa in their indoor pool, while my room cooled down (it was 42 deg c) had a great shower then off to the restraunt for an amazing 3 course meal for $33. Then into a quite big room and off to sleep, can't ask for more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coogee Bay Hotel Boutique; City: Coogee Randwick Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: The executive apartments are great, I stay often for work. The rooms are large and quite. The beach is a short walk away with heaps of good restaurants near by. I recommended you stay here as there is free parking, a good pub with good food at very unpublished like accommodation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Banyan The Resort Hua Hin; City: Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Province; Review: We paid the same amount to stay here as staying at a well branded large hotel in Hua Hin. What a great choice, our villa was huge with a large lounge room and 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms that were very well appointed. Walk out our back door to an outdoor shower and private pool. You feel totally secluded and relaxed. Breakfast was both generous and had great choices. Note your not in Hua Hin but it's easy to book a free shuttle service in and out plus an additional service to the beach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Willerby Manor Hotel; City: Willerby East Riding of Yorkshire England; Review: My every need was dealt with efficiently and with a smile. They even have a great service that if your leaving early they will pack a breakfast for you to take. Rooms are large and elegant. They have plenty of parking with a spa area containing a very nice heated pool. Breakfasts are great with fantastic local English pork products. ( that I am already missing on my return to Australia.) They have a 24 hr desk and staff are local with great suggestions of what to do nearby. I would recommend staying here if you are planning on visiting hull as willerby is a great little town only 15 minutes drive from Hull.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We had a king bed delux room and it was great with seperate bedroom on the corner of the building and lounge that was well appionted. The room is a little dated but the best thing about this hotel is that it is on swanston street right where the tram stops for bourke street. I would reccomend a room on an upper floor as the room was a little noisy on the 8th floor; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vans Herren Authentic Core Classic Sneakers; Brand: Vans; Review: Got for my son (16 yrs) and it fit perfect. He loves them!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Vans; Review: Got for my son (16 yrs) and it fit perfect. He loves them!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vans Men's Authentic Pro Black/White Skate Shoe; Brand: Vans; Review: Got for my son (16 yrs) and it fit perfect. He loves them!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vans Authentic Core Classic Sneakers; Brand: Vans; Review: Got for my son (16 yrs) and it fit perfect. He loves them!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 8 Pack X-Temp Arch Ventilation Ankle Socks; Brand: ; Review: My husband really liked these sicks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herschel Little America Backpack-Navy; Brand: Herschel Supply Co.; Review: Purchased for my son and he loves it!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk 2 Convertible Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love how comfortable these Go Walk 2's are. Planning on getting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk 2 360 Slip-On Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Arrived before, perfect fit and so comfortable. Definitely buying in another color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk 3 Slip-On Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love my Skechers Performance!! They are so comfortable and look very nice too. I've gotten many compliments. You can't go wrong. Definitely buy some more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Quality Blue Miraculous Rosary Ring (94-21); Brand: McVan; Review: This rosary ring is the perfect size and it's beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Wendy Land Black Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Love, love love! So comfortable and no breaking in period. The strap a little small but something not even a big deal given how comfortable and cute they are!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Show: Season 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Da Ali G Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Show: Season 3 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Existenz (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being There (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seeing Other People (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Freakin' Sweet Collection (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Triumph of the Nerds (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ali G Indahouse (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Secret Encounter (Amish Secrets #2); Author: Visit Amazon's J. E. B. Spredemann Page; Review: No disappointment in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shelter; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Merrill Page; Review: A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amongst The Flames: A Christian Romance Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's T.K. Chapin Page; Review: Great read!,!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pause to Rewind; Author: Visit Amazon's Aimee Alexander Page; Review: A good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Protect & Serve (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Stallings Page; Review: A good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The First & Fifteenth: A Hood Rat Short: An introduction to the novel "No Shade" - Kindle edition; Brand: K'WAN; Review: He did it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love in a Bullet - Kindle edition; Brand: Lexxi; Review: Enjoy it a much read .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Burn 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Ashley Antoinette; Review: I enjoyed the books but too short .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bella and Braxton: A Hood Love Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jan'a Sullivan Page; Review: Good read you will enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A CRAZY GHETTO LOVE STORY 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Linette King Page; Review: It was a very good read if you don't have anything else to read it right now it was really good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me and My Dope Boy 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Shvonne Latrice Page; Review: You know what's this was a really good book starting from their father two sons so hopefully they make one with the third generation it was really a good read I recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey; Author: Ed Sheeran; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance; Review: Absolutely loved it! I adore him and loved reading about his trials and tribulations in the early parts of his career. More than anything though I love how humbled he still seems by his successes and how determined he is to continue setting new goals for himself and completing them. In addition, the artwork by Phillip Butah helped bring the book to life and made it appear all the more personal (I love the picture of Ed at two-years old). Overall, a great collaboration between both artists and a must read for Ed Sheeran fans!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am the Messenger; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: More like 3 1/2 stars... I enjoyed the book for the most part but was definitely not thrilled with how it ended. The ending was the only thing that was really lacking for me. Other than that I liked the premise and how Ed's journey ultimately leads him to view himself and the world around him differently. Also the Doorman. Gosh I loved him.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity, #1); Author: Elizabeth Wein; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: "KISS ME, HARDY! KISS me, QUICK!" I am in love with this book. The narrative voices of both protagonists were so distinctive and both parts of the novel had me in tears (some caused by laughter, some caused by anguish). Do yourself a favour and read this. It may start off a little slow but when it picks up the story really gets rolling. I was gripped.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Definitely thought I had it all figured out within the first 50 pages. That ending, however, caught me off guard. A super dark and twisted novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orange Is the New Black; Author: Piper Kerman; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: 3.5 stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Bright Places; Author: Jennifer Niven; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I'm speechless right now. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a while. My heart is heavy, but just as Finch changes Violet's life I feel that in someway I too am changed because of Jennifer Niven's words. She does not treat suicide and mental illness as issues to be taken lightly, rather she gives a realistic representation of the effects they can have not only on the individual suffering, but also on those they leave behind. My favourite book of the year (thus far). I'm still crying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bell Jar; Author: Sylvia Plath; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This hit way closer to home than I expected it to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I really wanted to like it... I really did. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't all it was hyped up to be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: THIS BOOK Y'ALL! THIS BOOK! I finished it last night and needed some time just to think about it. I, unfortunately, was spoiled by a user on goodreads before finally picking up a copy for myself, so I knew how it would end. With that said, I still was overcome with emotions both throughout and at the end of the book. It was both funny and (SPOILER ALERT) tragic and I was continuously captivated by both Will and Lou, as well as the other minor characters in the novel. I cannot wait for the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1); Author: Robert Galbraith; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: While I enjoyed it I totally guessed the ending early on. I am looking forward to the sequel, however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After You (Me Before You, #2); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I really wanted to love it...but I just couldn't. No where near as good as Me Before You.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike, #2); Author: Robert Galbraith; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I really love this series. Once I'm through with my pile of books I'm heading out to grab the third.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Alchymist Nosticova Palace; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: My wife and I stayed in the Anna room. We had a great view of the prague castle from our room. Perfect temperature, quiet, and comfortable. Staff was top notch and the breakfast room (and breakfast) was amazing. I could imagine a better experience. I have been all over Europe and this is by far the best service I've had so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vienna House Easy Katowice; City: Katowice Silesia Province Southern Poland; Review: A great hotel all in all. Very clean, friendly and great rooms. We got the family room which is a small apartment basically and had a bed for our 3 year old and already had a play pen for our 1 year old ready to go. 2 rooms, separate so you can put the to sleep and still enjoy the night without worrying about waking them up. Food was the only disappointing thing. Meat was undercooked. Ordered a medium rare steak and got it pretty rare. So order it one stage more cooked. 45 minute drive to aushwitz and about 1h 30m from Krakow. From the hotel it's a 10 minute walk to the city center.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alchymist Nosticova Palace; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: 2nd time visiting in about 6 months. Nothing changed from the first time!!!! Amazing service and top notch class. Love this place so much. A beautiful 5 minute stroll to karlovy most and about 15 minutes to the square. Beautiful christmas markets! Keep it up guys. Expect us over summer 2015!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Monika; City: Cheb Karlovy Vary Region Bohemia; Review: Myself and a couple friends stayed at hotel monika for the international shooting competition in Cheb. It was very cheap and located in probably the most perfect spot if you want to be in the city center. Staff doesn't speak much English, but its not a problem since we didn't expect them to. The service and the room on the other hand were terrible. The shower doors fell off several times when I tried to close or open it and the toilet seat was broken off the hinges and placed there like no one would notice. The maids picked up the room and re folded the sheets but the towels were never replaced and the trash was never removed from the room. I definitely will not be staying there again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you are just looking for a place to sleep. Not family friendly and be prepared to walk through a cloud of smoke in the downstairs restaurant, and don't expect any service either. Great location and very cheap though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mia Reef Isla Mujeres; City: Isla Mujeres Yucatan Peninsula; Review: This was a week long vacation for my wife and I and there is so much to do around the entire island to keep you busy for that long. You can rent golf carts and drive around the entire island. To rent the golf carts for 5 days was about 350 bucks which is a great deal for what you get to experience. they put a lot of alcohol in the drinks which is rare and the food is extremely good and taste like authentic Mexican seafood.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Airport; City: Kastrup Taarnby Municipality Copenhagen Region Zealand; Review: if you need a place to sleep and you are not exploring its a great hotel. If you want to explore Cophenhagen and experience the great city I would get a hotel closer to the city. staff was decent, food was ok water was cold but there was construction going on while I was staying there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sauder 403469 Universal Cart, L: 24.88" x W: 19.76" x H: 48.54", White; Brand: Sauder; Review: It's been pretty reliable and sturdy. I'm glad I purchased it, it has served its purpose well. I use it for my microwave, tea/cocoa station and it holds my cook books, Oils, mixers etc...I can contain plenty of items in this oven cart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wholeport Silicone Bar Loaf Cake Mold Mould Cake Pan Ice Mold Pizza Mold Toast Mold; Brand: Wholeport; Review: Its small and I can only make 1 pound batches of soap with this. The quality is good though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ikea Milk Frother 100.763.20, Silver; Brand: IKEA; Review: perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelmate Memory Foam Neck Pillow, Dark Blue; Brand: TravelMate; Review: practical and does what it claims, and it is very firm. I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walker Edison Twin Metal Loft Bed, White; Brand: Walker Edison Furniture Company; Review: First: It is a the chinese torture of the thousdand snaps! In asssembling the bed, there are several rods that require alternating hook snaps. If you get the alternating cycle messed up the process becomes even more torturous (muwahaha) as the snaps are a royal pain to remove. Second: Once it is assembled it wobbles and is structurely unsound. Third: If the matress you are using is an only Army cot then the safety rails will be fine. However, if it is a normal depth one might get an inch of "safety" and if your matress is a deep (whatever their called) the rails are there to ensure the matress will not plummet to its death, as for the child though... After setting ours up we painstaking took it apart and returned it. I hate that snap system they use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MyGift Wall Mounted Scrollwork Design Deluxe 3 Tier Black Iron Fruit Basket/Kitchen Storage Rack; Brand: MyGift; Review: The structure support (the verticle line behind the basket) is flimsy, the baskets themselves feel sturdy. If this basket fails me there are ways to assemble it to hold together, however, for $40 dollars I hope not to have to reinvent the basket. The baskets are narrow at the tops which makes it difficult to store and retreive the produce, which can bruise, or damage the other produce. I was hoping for a nice fruit/veggie basket but it feels lilke an accident waiting to happen. If you are using it for other reasons (i..e floral arrangments, towels, or staging etc...) it should be fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MyGift (Set of 2) Wall Mounted Brown Country Rustic Style Chicken Wire Metal Baskets/Hanging Display Holders; Brand: MyGift; Review: The large basket can hold 5-8lbs of potatoes the smaller basket can hold about 5 avocados. The basket feel sturdy and are holdingup great. I love this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chromo Inc 2x Pack 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable, 1 Black Angled and 1 Red Flat Audio Music Aux New; Brand: Chromo Inc; Review: I love how quick the product came. I received everything in the picture and in new condition as described by the seller. Thank you, I am currently using it in my car for my Iphone and the sound quality is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TomTom Runner Cardio (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: TomTom; Review: Great watch, it tracks satellites very fast and it can sync up with my iphone on the tom tom app via Bluetooth to upload my runs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E-PRANCE® F90 HD 1080p Car Dvr Dual Camera 2.7" TFT LCD Screen G-Sensor GPS Logger; Brand: Shenzhen VASENS LIMITED; Review: Its good when it actually stays on. This device is constantly shutting off. I looked online to see what the problem could be. Some reviews said turning the audio off woould stop this, I tried doing that and it still keeps shutting off. I don't know whats wrong with this thing. I wouldnt recommend anyone buying this until they fix this issue. The makers of this product need to come out with some updates.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Belkin NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi enabled Camera works with WeMo, includes Night Vision, All Glass Wide Angle; Brand: WeMo; Review: everyone should get one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Headphones TaoTronics Wireless 4.2 Magnetic Earbuds Snug Fit for Sports with Built in Mic TT-BH07; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: slips out of my ear when I run but other than that this is a good product if you are not bouncing around too much with sweaty ears.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: 2" Stunning Stainless Steel Black High Shine Inside-Out Hoop Earrings With CZ; Brand: ; Review: Really pretty!! BIG look and they look expensive. Purchased for a trip to Mex, not wanting to take my fine jewelry. They are larger than I thought (2in.) wore them a couple of times at night. Perfect....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef Designs Men's Standard Bib Apron; Brand: ; Review: These are actually nicer that I thought they would be. Heavy duty, well made, great fit, easy to clean. This is a must for any serious cook.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver Blue AAA Cubic Zirconia Halo Pave Stud Earrings (2 cttw); Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Nice look, light weight, these give off that expensive look. Easy to maintain and clean. Pretty rugged for it size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: designer Silver CZ Crystal women necklace Magic Cube Square Shape Necklace Pendant for sale girls; Brand: Luxephe; Review: This is actually nice. Sturdy for its size. The stone floats freely which helps because you have to put the chain between the top of the stone and the top box post this keeps the box from flipping forward and down. The chain does flow through the box easily. Look at the picture, it shows the correct was to place the chain. This has a great look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Balance Boys Black/Yellow Hiking Boots; Brand: Air Balance; Review: Great boot, my grandson loves these. He wanted to wear these to school when it starts but I told him they are only for hiking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen R. Covey Page; Review: This book is great for anyone! It's effective for business and personal growth. My management team is reading it together and going through exercises to put the 7 habits into effect. I think it's a fantastic read for anyone but especially for those trying to work on their leadership skills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen R. Covey Page; Review: This book is great for anyone! It's effective for business and personal growth. My management team is reading it together and going through exercises to put the 7 habits into effect. I think it's a fantastic read for anyone but especially for those trying to work on their leadership skills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Tall Grass; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I wasn't a fan of this story. It took me forever to get through which is pretty sad since it's only a short story. I think I prefer it when there is some shred of possibility that this could actually happen.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Face in the Crowd; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I read the summary of this story and as a Rays fan had to buy it. I'm not sure if *spoiler alert* King is trying to say that a Rays game is where people go to die...or if it's heaven. LOL! But I'm pretty sure he's saying it's not a good thing to find yourself in the seats at the Trop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guns; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Stephen King's take on the gun issue was very on point and thought provoking. I found his perspective very interesting and am thinking about reading it over again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exploiting Chaos: 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeremy Gutsche Page; Review: This book is fantastic! It really changed the way that I look at the world and how I see my role in my workplace. It was a quick and easy read with a lot of crucial information for an organization trying to survive in a bad economy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Corelle Livingware 15-Ounce Soup/Salad bowl, Winter Frost White (Pack of 6); Brand: World Kitchen; Review: A great sized dish that provides flexibility in table service. It comes packed in a set of six.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Formbu Wall Mount Wood Storage Rack – Hanging Hooks for Jackets, Coats, Hats and Scarves - 4; Brand: InterDesign; Review: This rack provided a quick and inexpensive solution to a coat storage issue at my church.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings Gifts Lighted Stable for Real Life Nativity, 15-Inch by 9 5/8-Inch by 4 1/4-Inch; Brand: Three Kings Gifts; Review: This stable is being used with some hand painted eight inch figures and provides the finished look to out crche.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LampLust Set of 5 Variety Set of Slim Ivory Distressed Wax Flameless Pillar Candles with Warm White LEDs and Auto; Brand: LampLust; Review: This is a beautiful set of candles. We use them to decorate our mantle for Christmas. The remote provided a variety of ways for the candles to be displayed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flameless LED Candles by LampLust | Battery Operated, Ivory Wax Drip, Heights of 4",5",6",7",8" | Batteries & Remote Included; Brand: LampLust; Review: These candles allow my to accent my mantle. The work perfectly and are easy to set up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Artscape 01-0122 Etched Glass Window Film, 36-by-72-Inch; Brand: ARTSCAPE; Review: I moved into a home with an oval window in the front door and two sidelights. I really prefer that people not be able to peer into my home, so I was looking for a way to obtain some privacy without obstructing all of the light. I tried magnetic curtain rods and sheer curtains, but they did not provide enough privacy and I had a hard time finding ones that would fit the measurements well. When this product arrived, I found it very easy to adhere to the glass. I did as someone else had suggested and cut the film after attaching it to the window. This worked very well for me, and I think is a lot easier than trying to precut an exact oval. All in all, it looks nice from both sides and I have the privacy that I desired. Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Home Fashion Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtains - Back Tab/ Rod Pocket - Pink - 52"W x 84"L -; Brand: Best Home Fashion; Review: I am very happy with these curtains. They are a nice shade of beige that matches my decor perfectly in every room and I much prefer the back tab to the grommets as the grommets let too much light through. My only issue is that they are not blackout curtains. They certainly darken the room and are sufficient for our needs, but some light can pass through. Overall, they are a good buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Umbra 242732-797 Twilight 28 48-Inch Room-Darkening Drapery Rod System, 28 inches to 48 inches, Auburn Bronze; Brand: Umbra; Review: This is a great curtain rod; keeps the light out better than regular straight ones and is easy to install. My only complaint is I thought it was going to be more of a silver color and it's closer to brown. All of my accessories are brushed nickel and it doesn't quite match, but it still looks good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prepac BHHK-0520-2K Series 9 Designer Floating Headboard with Nightstands, King, Black; Brand: Prepac; Review: I really like this headboard. It was easy to assemble and hang. It looks super classy in our master bedroom. I got the matching dresser and floating desk.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marvel The Amazing Spiderman Spidey Webs Twin Comforter Set with Fitted Sheet; Brand: Marvel; Review: Super cute and my 6-year-old son loves it! The sheets are super soft and the colors are bright and vivid. Looks great with his red walls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Union Jack Club; City: London England; Review: Had a pleasant stay for our 40th Wedding Anniversary, In saying that the room was very Noisy at night and very warm, the reception staff weren't very pleasant as I had a query with the bill there reply was you should read the small Print!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre Hotel; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: Hotel very central, Staff were very helpful and made us all welcome. Rooms where spacious and very clean. Easy access to Train to take you to Cardiff Bay where there our loads off lovely Restaurants to chose from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley; City: Clondalkin County Dublin; Review: Took the family for a well earned break, intended to go to Dublin but was very busy Hotels were booked out. The Clarion was a good choice handy to the Liffey Shopping Complex for the Wife and Daughter and Grand Child Daniel who enjoyed Pirates Cove.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Liverpool One Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: Central location, rooms neat and tidy, Staff friendly, Breakfast very good, only minus the Bar does not open till 5pm. Its just a 5 minute walk to the Train station, also Liverpool 1 shopping Centre is a Stones throw to walk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lodge Hotel; City: Coleraine County Londonderry Northern Ireland; Review: Went with the family for a well earned break, the weather was fantastic, Hotel was very clean, large bed rooms Staff very friendly and helpful, the walk into the town took 10 minutes nice we stroll, the breakfast was nice and plenty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Had a pleasant weekend break at the Hilton, Staff very friendly and accommodating, entertainment was very good. Meals very good for the price. Overall a great weekend. They have a Mini Bus which will take you to the Airport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bishop s Gate Hotel; City: Derry County Londonderry Northern Ireland; Review: Great Hotel friendly staff first class service all round,breakfast was excellent. Well worth a visit.There is plenty to see and do around the Walls,very central to the shops. Well worth a visit. Our room had a Balcony and Queen bed, there was entertainment on overall a great weekend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel El Avenida Palace; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The Hotel was very Near the Metro also the Aerobus from the Airport which cost 10 euros return and is a five minute walk to the hotel.The Hotel was first class the Staff where very helpful especially the front desk people they spoke very good English.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benedicts of Belfast; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Friendly atmosphere food to a high standard,customer service very good overall a must try. Good place to meet and enjoy the atmosphere. Sunday lunch a must. Beat the clock during the week is well worth a visit.; 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: ; Review: These shoes are awesome for my long distance runs on pavement, with *amazing* airflow that keeps my feet nice and dry (except when I step in a puddle!). But when I took them out on a grassy hill for an XC workout, stuff got stuck in the bottom of the shoes and I could feel every little bump in the course. So they're great if you're a city runner who doesn't really care about running in the grass. But if you're an XC kind of girl, I wouldn't recommend them. Mine are also approximately a half size too large, so buy down a size.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Mush Adapto Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: I have been a loyal Teva customer for the past 6 years, buying a new pair every year. I can usually put about 300-400 walking miles on them before I literally walk holes in the bottom of the soles! I love Teva for their good support (I need that arch!) and the wide base of their flip flops. Unfortunately, this new Mush is not as supportive (instead of feeling like the arch was a natural support, it feels like there's a hard wedge there instead), nor is the base as wide as the traditional Teva flip flops. This particular model also had four small straps instead of one wider one, and the small straps keep getting twisted when I put the flip flops on. In addition, this model seems to run about one size small (I bought a 10, but they are too small for my feet!), so I'd order up a size, especially if you have long toes (these have MUCH less toe room!). I am keeping these in the hopes of breaking them in to fit me better, but that's probably a bad idea; my back is already killing me from the lack of arch support. tl;dr: buy up a size & don't buy if you are looking for the traditional Teva flip flop; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seirus Innovation 2650 Unisex Micro Fleece Polartec Headband; Brand: Seirus Innovation; Review: This one-size-fits-all headband didn't fit me. My head's not even that big! It gave me a headache and made my ears hurt. However, it is QUITE warm, and did keep me from feeling cold. Would not recommend buying if you don't have a small head! (If you do have a small head, go for it; it will keep you cozy!); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Express 4 Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Awesome work shoes! I work outside and am on my feet for 8+ hours while at work. I walk about 5-7 miles per day while at work, and the shoes have been holding up beautifully!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Disguise Women's Elsa Prestige Adult Costume; Brand: ; Review: I ordered a size large (12-14) because the fit guide says to order a large if you weigh 135-145 pounds. Well, I'm over 150, so I went with large (didn't bump up to XL because that starts at 175 pounds). Well, the 12-14 dress was way too big for me. It pooched out in the stomach area and sagged in others. So I returned it and ordered a size Medium 8-10 instead. I normally wear a size 10, so this is the size I would've ordered had I not checked the sizing chart, which is not, apparently, entirely accurate. The 8-10 Medium fits me well! I'm super tall (almost 5'11") and it is long enough to not look short, yet not so long that it drags. I am probably going to wear sparkly heels with it. I took away a star because it's shedding glitter everywhere, but it's not a deal breaker for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes: A 31-Day Devotional Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's June Hunt Page; Review: quick arrival, brand new; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes: A 31-Day Devotional Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's June Hunt Page; Review: June Hunt is a great christian counselor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prayers for New Brides: Putting on God's Armor After the Wedding Dress; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer O. White Page; Review: Helpful prayers and ideas for new brides to pray for their marriages. Keep looking to Christ wives!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pornography: Slaying the Dragon (Resources for Changing Lives); Author: Visit Amazon's David Powlison Page; Review: Too much about one man's story and not enough biblical advice. The story almost adds temptation as the way he explains his past. Is difficult for me to read and not think about lust. Torn because I believe it was done with good intentions, but failed to think deeper into it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Motives: Why Do I Do the Things I Do (Resources for Changing Lives); Author: Visit Amazon's Edward T. Welch Page; Review: Very great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Tumaini Cottage; City: Arusha Arusha Region; Review: Getting there at night especially on our first trip to Africa it was a bit freaky to drive down on the narrow streets to it in complete darkness, however our worries turned out to be not founded.The housing is great, with clean rooms, all needed amenities. Family run hotel, with 10 rooms, so not the industrial hotel feeling.They are people really concerned about the customer feeling good while on their premises, and this was positevly noted in all they were doing. It has very nice gardens, rooms with all that is needed for staying there. It is quiet, so it was a good stop-over before and after safari. Breakfast is basic, but good with fresh juices also, dinner was also very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge; City: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Arusha Region; Review: The lodge is perfectly located on the rim of the crater, with STUNNING view of the surroundings and the crater. Our room was basic, but with nice view. The service however was poor, our room was not as clean as one would expect form such a hotel. The table service in the restaurant was rather poor, asking for beer 3 times and getting an empty glass for the second and a beer for the third try:) Overall, however it was resting the stay there and acceptable (but not compared to its price.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zanzibar Palace Hotel; City: Stone Town Zanzibar City Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: Very nice, friendly staff, clean rooms/ Sultana suite. Good food also in the restaurant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancora del Chianti Eco BB Art Retreat in Tuscany; City: Greve in Chianti Tuscany; Review: we have stayed in may 2012 in this former fattoria, with very nice surroundings and quiet countryside. Close to major tuscan sites to visit, and free to do what yo felt like, without very suggested ways of spending time. Nice house, very nicely renovated. it is a great house to spend quality time at. There is no swimming pool, so those looking for that ... this is not your choice. But for wondering around Tuscany is great:) and a great host:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brown s Boutique Hotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We have stayed in may 2013, rooms clean, great location. Staff friendly. They arranged even the early morning taxi for us. ( it was 17 eur, but you can get cheaper if you just pay based on the taxometer) but all per all it wa a good stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bia Maore; City: Baunei Province of Ogliastra Sardinia; Review: We stayed in Baunei in July2014. The hotel would as well qualify for a 4 star, neat, cozy, clean with a splendid view from the room and the terrace. Ok breakfast. Very helpful and nice staff. Recommended:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort Spa; City: Silhouette Island; Review: Shall you want gor something secluded, yet still European in terms of service and standard is a nice place to go. The beachfront is amazing, the villas are virtually on the beach and at the sea. Everything is expensive, a Twix 4eur, a glass of wine 7 eur ( not from the best ones:). Food is ok, not soe exquisite, but plenty, tasty and varied. Asian restaurant is great. Spa os ok, not so special, but a nice place to chill out and hang around. Massge just fantastic. We went on Grande Barbe tour, I must say that it is really 3.5 hours one way, really tough but woths the effort. We saw a hatching turtle as well, right in fron of our eyes. Shall you think of making the tour make sure you have good trekking shoes, suncream, insect repellent anda lot of water. You can book the tour from Hilton. On the island there is a tortoise farm as well, nice ( and lazy:) turtles. Snorkelling is not like Maldives with a lot of small and coloureed fish, but huge depth with huge fish, we saw turtle and spanish dancer. Snorkelling is though expensive and you rather check if you need to bring your gear, as the price is the same with or without renting one. Pool is not so big, some jacuzzi around, but is pleasant. People are nice, all around the island. Nice place fro a something different holiday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Residence Mauritius; City: Belle Mare; Review: We have stayed 7 nights in the hotel. All together most probably is the best place aver been too, and have travelled to a few hotels and places. What was great: - staff: polite, humble, attentive, helpful. In a gracious way - food: although any buffet menu is quite repetitive, there have been plenty to chose from, varied, fresh, a lot of local fruits and a loth of fish and seafood - location: a great white sandy beach, with coral reef, so small waves only. crystal clear blue water - location 2: close to a village, like 5 min walk - where it was visible that some are specialized on tourists, but they did it in a nice way where you felt well and not threatened. Friendly people -leisure activities: a lot of activities freely included in the hotel fee, you could try water skiing, paddle board, kayaking, snorkel etc. - they have a good concierge service, that helps in tours, taxi etc, that seem at a fair price - it worth to rent a car for a day at least and tour the island. they are nice, helpful people, it has been a nice tour - try Ile de Cerf (which is beautiful, but can be quite crowded), Chamerel and Port Louis - if you are fan of trekking, 7 cascades can be a nice tour (we did only a partial by car exercise) - and parasailing is awesome:) I cannot really state any negative. Oh yes, there was one. the toilet got broken, but the maintenance fixed it very quickly. So ... bring a lot of sunscreen and enjoy:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suitenhotel Tauerngloeckl; City: Obertauern Austrian Alps; Review: We stayed 2 days in a small apartment. Clean, small. The hotel has a small spa, with sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi. No swimming pool. The breakfast is varied, European style. Friendly staff, paying attention to details- what you serve or what language to speak. Attention to detail, like apple in the spa or cleaning in main skiing hours. Very close to Gamleitsbahn, one of the ski cabins. Recommeneded for simple accomodation and skiers:); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punta Chiarito Resort Hotel Ristorante; City: Forio Isola d Ischia Province of Naples Campani; Review: The hotel is on the southern, mountaneous part of the seaside. Is right near Sorgento, famous for termal waters coming up from under the sea. It is on steep area, so if height sick or bad physical shape- not recommended. You need to climb for aporox 6 floors height in order to get from one part to the other. ( but it is really manageable:) small, but well done and very pleasant spa. Most rooms have sea view. We had our room carved in the mountain, at first was strange nut the really appreciated the extreme privacy that we got due to this. Food is simple,fresh and great. Even have a cool chef for dinners- great fusion tastes. People on the estate were all friendly and polite. The owner was almost all the time there, in real friendly Italian manner. If we needed anything, they always tried to help. If in this area if Ischia, do not rent a car- the streets are steep and ine lane, hard to park. The hotel has free shuttles for Panza and from there you have the bus - not too clean and not too comfy, but ok for getting cheaply from A to B. Do not miss SantAngelo, it is a cozy town on the other side of the bay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kolping Hotel Spa Family Resort; City: Alsopahok Zala County Western Transdanubia; Review: We have a 1.5 years old, very energetic child. We stayed for a weekend, 2 nights. Even in this small amount of time and with only standard room we accomodated at once. The staff is very friendly, they pay attention to guests. We have arroved late, and we got doggie bags for all of us to eat. Amenities for children are many and varied, from water playgrounds to occupations to keep children busy and happy. Food varied, for all tastes. The hotel has a lot of equipement specifically for children, kitchens in each building for one to prepare food for baby. We loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Note; Author: Angela E Hunt; Review: The author wound this story around a note found and the journey it takes the reader on. Good read for anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mama's Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's Mildred Colvin Page; Review: A book that shows how as a mother we have influence on our children, even when we think we don't.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talmud: A Selection (Penguin Classics); Author: Norman Solomon; Review: This was a gift for my son who loved it. It was the exact book he asked for. He is inspired by all books on religion; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Me Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: The author did a wonderful job weaving all of the complex characters around the little girl. Really enjoyed all of the surprises. Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woman's Study Bible; Author: Thomas Nelson Publishers; Review: Love this beautiful Bible that lends well for study and quiet times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Playtex Women's 18 Hour Active Lifestyle Full Coverage Bra #4159; Brand: ; Review: After years and years of wearing bras from a certain very-popular store *cough*, I wanted a change. These bras fit great and are so comfortable I can wear them all day without any issue. You aren't supposed to dry them (to extend the life) but at the price range, I don't have to freak out if I forget and toss them into the dryer on occasion. I can say with 100% certainty that anyone who complains about the size/fit is buying the wrong size bra. Measure yourself, ladies! Or get measured in a store. Don't buy it based off of your other sized bras from a certain very expensive store that shall not be named. My bra size in that store is NOT the same as the size for these bras. Only downside would be that I wish they had a teeny bit more padding for the colder days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BEARPAW Women's Knit Tall; Brand: BEARPAW; Review: I ordered an 8 because I'm normally a 7.5. With some thick socks, i think they'll fit better. I saw some reviews said it lost its shape when pulled up high because of the sweater material. I can't comment on that because I haven't pulled mine up yet. Don't intend to because I have very large calves (Not even sure if it'll fit well over them). Love the color. Like the overall style. It's too snowy and wet for me to wear them out and about yet, but hopefully soon I'll be able to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: YSense Warm Cable Knitting Slouchy Stretch Beanie Hat Skull Hat Winter Soft Plus Velvet Hats and Plus Velvet Collar; Brand: YSense; Review: Bought it because we were getting lots of cold days where I live (isn't everyone?) I look a little silly wearing it, but it keeps me warm so I don't care! I'll try and remember to take a picture of the inside of the hat. The fur isn't all over the inside (I'm glad it isn't, personally. the fur sheds a little bit) but it's still quite warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Sparkling Fairy Princess Wings; Brand: Cutie Collection; Review: They were a little smaller than I thought they would be. I guess they're meant for children? Oops! The size of the wings was nice because I wore them with a costume and didn't bump my wings into people all night, but the straps were a little annoying at first. The glitter does come off some, but not nearly as bad as I thought it would. I opened up the packaging outside the first time in case the glitter went everywhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Danskin Women's Drawcord Athletic Pant; Brand: ; Review: These pants are long. LONG. I know I'm short (5' 1") but I have a cut a good 5 inches off these pants to make them fit me properly. I wish they made the pants in a "short" length so I wouldn't have to buy pants and then spend time (or more money) to hem them. They're very comfortable though. I don't like wearing tight yoga pants, especially not around the neighborhood, and these are perfect. Not baggy like sweatpants, not skin tight like yoga pants.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion Women's Performax Short; Brand: ; Review: These were okay. I would have returned them but I accidentally missed the window for it. Maybe they'll fit better if I lose a bit of weight? I don't know. The inside underwear is a little odd to me. Not something I'm used to. The shorts bunch. Maybe my butt is too big? If they fit better I'd like them more. I have other champion items in a large and they fit fine, so I'm not sure why these didn't. Different material I guess.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Danskin Now Women's Regular and Plus size Capri; Brand: Danskin Now; Review: I'm a short woman....only 5' 1". I knew I was taking a chance when I bought these that they would be too long on me. Clearly, Danskin makes their clothes for super models. These go down to my ankles! For now, they are lounge-around-the-apt pants. I might hem them myself to make them fit better. Aside from the length, they fit great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Russell Athletic Men's Dri Power Full Zip Fleece Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: I haven't worn this yet because I want to wash it several times first. The first time I put this in the wash, even though I washed it on cold, it bled all over a white shirt I had in the wash. I was lucky that the rest of the washing load was dark towels and that the white shirt didn't really matter. Anyway, I'm waiting to wear this for now because I don't want it to bleed on my clothes during the day. So be careful washing!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ELAN An USA Beautiful Sexy Summer Convertible Dress; Brand: ELAN; Review: I love the length on this dress, and the fit is great. I wasn't sure if it would be too tight based on other reviews and that wasn't an issue. The one problem I did run into is that the strap isn't long enough for some of the styles. It's not the end of the world -- I'll wear it other ways. But the straps could be a little longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion Women's Absolute Workout Capri Legging; Brand: ; Review: They fit fine, but the material was weird. When it rubbed together it.....felt weird. I don't know how to describe it. But the material is not comfortable. Returned immediately.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ann Arbor T-shirt Co. I'm so Irish My Liver Hurts | Funny St. Patrick's Day Women's Green Deep V-Neck; Brand: ; Review: This shirt is awful. The fit is so poor. The material is awful. Would not recommend at all. I sized up and it was still terrible; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Contend 3 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I bought these shoes before and they began showing their age, so I got a new pair. These shoes fit me so well. It's hard to find shoes that fit properly sometimes because I have a wide toe box, but these fit great. Comfortable and easy to adjust. If I had to change one thing it would be the material that makes the laces. It doesn't seem to grip as much as other laces, so I find myself adjusting them sometimes during my workouts. A minor thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Contend 3 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I bought these shoes before and they began showing their age, so I got a new pair. These shoes fit me so well. It's hard to find shoes that fit properly sometimes because I have a wide toe box, but these fit great. Comfortable and easy to adjust. If I had to change one thing it would be the material that makes the laces. It doesn't seem to grip as much as other laces, so I find myself adjusting them sometimes during my workouts. A minor thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danskin Women's Essentials Ankle Legging; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable! Can't see through them (yay!) Seem thick without being too heavy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meaneor Women's Sleeveless Solid Color Asymetric Hem Open Front Cardigan Top; Brand: Meaneor; Review: Be sure to follow the size guidelines! The vest is super comfortable and exactly what I was looking for. It is a bit long, but I'm short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NBU Denim Overall Romper Skater Skirt with Front Pocket and Adjustable Strap; Brand: Secret Blue; Review: Normally I wear more like a Large/X-large. For this romper, I had to buy a 3X and it was still a little snug. It was for a costume and it was okay, but I did notice a big problem that wasn't mentioned in some reviews -- it STINKS! Jean material made in China (like this Romper) uses a certain kind of dye (some people think it's because they use formaldehyde...I'm not sure) that absolutely REEKS. No amount of washing will get rid of it. I've had the same problem with Old Navy jeans. I was super embarrassed when I was at a Halloween party wearing this and noticed that it was stinky. I can only hope others didn't notice too much. Guess this romper was a one-time wear. I agree with another reviewer -- this romper is not flattering on curvy/full figured girls at all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Free to Live 3 Pack Women's Lightweight Long Sleeve Criss Cross Pullover Nursing Top; Brand: ; Review: This are SO comfortable. I'm not nursing. I've never given birth. I have no children of my own. But I do have some extra weight on me and a tummy I'd like to hide. These shirts make me feel so much more attractive than other shirts. They're easy to dress up or dress down. I also own two of the short sleeved version of this shirt. I'd wear them all the time if I could! The length is great and the fit is nice too. I like that there is stretch to them. Colors are very pretty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who Dr. Blue Tardis Backpack (Dr. w-02); Brand: Buti; Review: Edit: bag is ripped!! I've used it for four hours and the seam burst. Don't buy this bag. I don't know why the title lists this bag as 14" by 17", and then the description calls it 15" by 13" -- it is the SMALLER size of the two. That wouldn't have changed my mind because it's fine for what I needed, but be aware that it is the smaller size. People complained about the magnets on the pockets tearing. That hasn't happened to mine (although I haven't actually used it yet), but the magnet to the main compartment is WEAK and will not hold the bag closed. At all. Even when the bag is empty...the magnets just won't stay together. Luckily it has a drawstring to keep the bag mostly shut, but I'm disappointed the magnets are so poor on this bag. (Also, watch the price -- as I write this review, the bag is $10 cheaper than it was when I bought it. Bummer) Overall, the bag is cute. I bought it to use as a purse for a Doctor Who convention, so it'll do the job just fine. I would hesitate before overloading it with lots of heavy books because I don't think it would hold up. It's interesting that some of the older reviews have pictures with one longer pocket on the outside -- the bags have been changed and are like the picture: two small pockets on the outside.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts; Brand: ; Review: I bought this before an event to help out a little with my figure. ;) Putting it on requires a little wrestling (but that's to be expected). Once I had the SPANX on, they were actually very comfortable. I'd absolutely buy these again. LOVE the rubber/elastic material inside at the top to keep it from slipping or rolling down. I felt like my skin could breathe while wearing them and they didn't feel uncomfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: B B La Dimora degli Angeli; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: What better location than opening our windows to see the Duomo right next door! Our room ("Letizia") was spacious, comfortable and quiet. Everything in La Dimora degli Angeli is new and fresh. Cozy bedding, fluffy towels, fresh flowers in our room. And, the most hospitable and cordial host you will ever meet: Claudio Cherubini. We felt we were staying with family. Claudio welcomed us heartily, mapped the walking sites for us, and recommended dining and dessert places nearby. Guests enjoy the tearoom with complimentary coffee, espresso, biscotti, sweets and fresh fruit. Claudio helped us arrange a car and driver for an outstanding daytrip. (Metroline tours and transfers--Alessandro Ramalli. We highly recommend Alessandro.) For excellent accomodations, hospitality, value and location you will do no better than LaDimora degli Angeli. We look forward to coming back to see Firenze and our new friend Claudio. Grazie Claudio! Ciao!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Winston Salem Hanes Mall; City: Winston Salem North Carolina; Review: We shopped on-line for a hotel near hospitals and dining for an overnight stay. Couldn't be more pleased: Large room with sofa and 2 comfy queen beds, free internet, nice pool with morning shade, excellent continental breakfast, and convenient location. Staff was very hospitable. We didn't partake because of time pressures but they had a mid-week guest appreciation reception with snacks and beverages. Spacious breakfast area with adjoining porch for outside relaxation and free daily newspaper. Near a big mall, but far enough off the road to be fairly quiet. I'd stay here again and recommend it to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warwick New York; City: New York City New York; Review: Eight people and two rooms for a three night stay. The staff is very service oriented, hospitable, and accommodating for our needs. While the restaurant is quite elegant, we looked for and found better value for family oriented meals within a few short blocks. Our family enjoys travelling light and "close to the ground"--public transportation, walking, diner food, and easy access to the places we want to see. The Warwick fit our needs. My family is 100% satisfied with our stay and will likely stay at the Warwick again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Garlande; City: Avignon Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Hotel de Garlande is delightful and more so because of cordial owner/hosts Stephan and Emannuelle who gave us important tips including dining recomendations. The eleven rooms are clean and comfortable. Travelling with two friends, my wife and I opted for a second floor room, putting our friends on the ground floor. While the stairs are a bit of a challenge, we enjoyed the views. Breakfast is generous. We would definitely return to this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Granville Queen Inn; City: Edenton North Carolina; Review: This 1905 doctor's mansion on the premier residential corner in beautiful and welcoming Edenton, North Carolina exceeds all expectations. The bedrooms feature matching handcarved furnishings--head and footboards, armoires, and other pieces. Yet, one feels right at home in elegant comfort. Innkeeper Robert Beasley makes Granville Queen guests feel welcomed with comfortable sleeping rooms, beautifully furnished public rooms and a welcoming front porch. Breakfast is expansive and delicious. Our meal featured a main plate of ham and egg omelette, baby asparagus,and melon slice. Before our main plate we enjoyed fresh juice, a very nice yogurt topped with kiwi and strawberries, plus breads, jam, and coffee. Robert and wife Eula are very hospitable and eager to offer guests a guided tour of available rooms. They respect guests' privacy, yet are always available to recommend things to do and places to enjoy a meal, a drink or a home crafted dessert. The Beasleys make any visit to Edenton very special. We find the Granville Queen to be excellent value and plan a return visit during the holiday season.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warwick New York; City: New York City New York; Review: Not our first stay at the Warwick, so we knew to expect excellent customer care throughout our stay. 100% satisfied and look forward to returning soon. Everyone on the staff shows a commitment to hospitality, customer service, friendliness, and attention to detail. We look forward to returning soon. The Warwick is an easy walk to shopping, theaters, and for us this trip, Carnegie Hall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Noble Hops Gastropub; City: Oro Valley, AZ; Review: I've been here a couple times now in the past few months. The service has improved, but last night our waiter was a tad slow but it was busy. The beers here are alright but they have too many sweet beers. Plus their beer glasses are not chilled. The appetizers are what I like to order and we ordered the pretzel and Greek fries. The pretzel is to die for and the Greek fries would be superb if they weren't chincy on the feta cheese. Overall I enjoy the atmosphere and will continue coming back but not for a while; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sir Veza's Taco Garage; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Nice place to have a 25oz cold one and socialize. Nice ambiance. I ordered the Sirnoran hot dog w/100% angus beef. Very good. Fries, not so good. You could taste the grease and they weren't hot. The air is kinda sticky but the windows were open. The waitress was very attentive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blanco Tacos + Tequila; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: we came here for my birthday and it was a pleasant experience. it has a casual atmosphere, the server was extremely attentive, and although portion sizes were small the taste was really good. quality over quantity i had the quac and chips, tacos, and sopapillas. i really liked the green chile pork. the server was sweet, putting a bday candle on my sopapillas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've been here twice now...they have good beer and GREAT service. The zip burger is good and their fries are delicious. My friend ordered one of the salads and I tried it...very yummy. definitely recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zinburger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I like this place because the service is good and the food is good. I've only been here twice though. but I'm curious about other menu items so will be returning. the green chili fries were too spicy and I like spicy food. I liked them ok. I've also had the fried zucchini, that's really good. so, I'm super excited about actually eating a burger here! (in the future) oh, the salted caramel shake was soo good! don't get the fish burger. too dry; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nox Kitchen + Cocktails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: i liked this place. it's very nice. i had my first moscow mule; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Hacienda Restaurant; City: Oro Valley, AZ; Review: Great food and service! I really like this place and it's super close to where I live. I gave it 4 stars because the chips and salsa could be better, but their food is really good. I like their refried beans and rice. I've also had the enchiladas and beef tacos. I think the prices are decent too. The drink prices are pretty high, but that's to be expected. The ambience is perfect for a family. I came here with four kids and my husband, and we were all comfortable. We will be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War Stories (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Racing Stripes (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vera Drake (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unchained Memories: Slave Narratives (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Bathurst Heights B B; City: Bathurst New South Wales; Review: This is a place that I would definitely recommend to anyone traveling for work or leisure. Absolutely lovely people and personalized service. The location is very peaceful and cozy. Enjoyed the breakfast that you get with home made meals and never ending supply. Your money is worth every penny and even get more than what you pay for. Waking up with a view of the city is magnificent. I don't think my comments are even enough to describe how greatful I am finding this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oxford Suites Makati; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: We always stay here bec of the perfect location close to malls, airport, easy transport, variety of nightlife, accommodating & trustworthy staff, good inexpensive meal plus free bfast, what more can you ask for? Price is right! Highly recommend this place especially with kids requiring larger rooms and beds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twofold Bay Motor Inn; City: Eden New South Wales; Review: I came Ong work and the people at the reception were very friendly and accommodating. They don't have restaurant but redirected us at the club and can get charged in the hotel. The too I stayed was awesome and huge, except for the smelly dust and dead cockroach but couldn't see the thing. Could have been perfect as the price wasn't bad for a location and a view like this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 81 Orchid; City: Singapore; Review: I travelled with my primary and teen kids so we needed a 2 connecting bedroom. This is one of the few and it was all worth it. Close to anywhere, food take always, bus, shopping, transport, even entertaining locals trying to make ends meet. We don't mind, they were only humans. The hotel was well secured, no one can just get inside the fence unless you're a guest. The reception lady Nura was very accomodating from start even while communicating about our online booking. Breakfast wasn't priced bad but don't expect a 5star breakfast in bed. This is a great place for travellers who only wants to sleep and shower then go out and explore. Rooms are clean, can't complain. There's no TV which the kids didn't like (in their room) but hey, end of the day we're all exhausted exploring Singapore!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Alejandro; City: Tacloban Leyte Province Leyte Island Visayas; Review: I came here June 2011 and there was a feast happening. I loved all the foods that was served outside the hotel but the room itself was poor. Not very comfy bed as they only used a foam, spacious tho with lots of rooms for large luggages. I looked at the room quality as a budget accommodation but they feel treated as a hotel. Maybe good for travelers wanting to be close to the city proper.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Olympia Motel; City: Queanbeyan New South Wales; Review: Its a motel, not a 5 star accommodation but everything's is worth staying because I am just there to sleep. Fresh linens, comfy bed, always have a friendly staff. The rooms always have 2 beds on it which makes it perfect for couples w a child or family of 4. Maybe a little bit noisy with the location being next to a main road but that doesn't affect me once I'm inside the room. I come here every month and it's worth spending your money's worth. Just a few walk away from major grocery giant and some nice Vietnamese and Italian Resto.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Continental Hotel Penang; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: Came here for 2 nights with my family of 4. The sheets under it were obviously been used previously but was just fixed on top. Toilet walls and cabinet were falling off. Great location as it is close to central bus terminal but not when you're wanting to sleep comfortably after a big day. Rooms comes with breakfast but was so blunt and simplel. I'd look for somewhere else if I come back to Penang. My experience is enough with the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liquid Dumaguete; City: Dauin Negros Oriental Negros Island Visayas; Review: We arrived at Liquid on the 31st of December, after booking our accommodation 6 months before. The staff were wonderful from the minute we arrived and even knew us by our first names our interaction on Facebook. My wife, who was not a diver at the time was happy for me to have a diving holiday on our trip in the Philippines. While there ,Geraldine was coaxed by Adam, one of the Instructors to give it a go. Adam was very patient with his assistant Julia, Geraldine is now OW certified and loving diving. The smiles said it all. I completed my Advanced certificate while at Liquid, with the very patient hands of Jim,another of the Instructors. Jim helped me so much through my course and explained the benefits of the teachings and as he would say, "adding tools to my belt." The diving around the resort was fantastic, all different types of diving that you can experience, although, you go to Dumaguete to dive Apo Island and we were not let down,it is beautiful. The staff at Liquid and the boat crews are lovely people, always smiling, always laughing and joking and always ready to help with anything. Zoe and Tim have created a wonderful place, that is relaxing. You feel like you are with a big family and we met and made friends with wonderful people from around the world. I have travelled a lot around the Philippines, and Dumaguete, Negros people are so warm and friendly. We spent six weeks travelling in Asia, and we think our two weeks diving at Liquid was the highlight of our trip. I would recommend Liquid to divers and non-divers. We can't wait till we can return. Thank you all at Liquid. Geraldine and John.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alona Swiss Resort; City: Tawala Panglao Panglao Island Bohol Province Visayas; Review: We stayed for a couple of night here. We didn't realised this wasn't the Alona Resort that is fronting the beach, ok that's fine we'll stay for a night and see how we go. The bed wasn't that magnificent as it was just a simple mattress bed spacious queen size bed. We went for a walk and found lots of restos nearby, though it's quiet a 10min slow walk to the beach we didn't mind it. Food all around we're delicious. We decided to grab a motorbike but the guys on the road were hassling us so we ended up organising with the resort. Guess what? They were the nicest people around the neighbourhood and been very helpful. The car thy organised for us were very reliable and been so helpful with the places to go to. Reception and guard helped us out to make our day trip all worth travelling for. Can't complain, we felt safe with this place plus the prices is just fair. Definitely recommends this if they aren't fussy with walking and no white sand near you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Newcastle s Bed Breakfast; City: Newcastle Greater Newcastle New South Wales; Review: I stayed here overnight with a short notice. Sue has been so prompt in responding to my inquiries and been helpful when catering to my requirements. She even made a welcome note at the front door when I arrived, I'm so flattered! She then showed me my room and around the house. Everything's organised. My room was in an immaculate condition with even fresh flowers everywhere. Then came breakfast we got superior service with yummy foods on our plates. Best value or money. You'll be paying more for the breakfast you get if you do it outside, without personal touch. Definitely coming back and would recommend to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nypa Style Resort Camiguin; City: Mambajao Camiguin Mindanao; Review: Pre booked online and Ilena and Stefano has been so nice accommodating our request. The place was quiet clean and lovely staff they have. Food was taste really yummy as most are homemade from pastas, breads to marmalades. Taste Italy in the quiet and green ambiance of Nypa Style in Camiguin. Will definitely come back in this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atmosphere Resorts Spa; City: Dauin Negros Oriental Negros Island Visayas; Review: Stunning units, magnificent views and dives, awesome staff and location..i wanna live here! Great dive sites, lots of small and big creatures to see underwater or even across Dauin and Dumaguete. We're coming back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alona Vida Beach Resort; City: Tawala Panglao Panglao Island Bohol Province Visayas; Review: Can't complain even a single php10 dropped on the floor gets returned on our side table. I enjoyed the daily basket of fruit and staff who loves to smile and chat. Hats off to Emma who does house keeping for looking after me when i was half unwell. Beach front..love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atmosphere Resorts Spa; City: Dauin Negros Oriental Negros Island Visayas; Review: Once again we have had the pleasure of staying at Atmosphere Resort. My wife and I are avid divers and love photography. The diving in the area is World class, from macro and muck diving to the beauty of Apo Islands reefs. The dive team looked after our every needs and helped us with all our requests finding marine life. I got to tick a lot of boxes at Atmosphere, all thanks to the Dive Staff. The staff at the Resort where again fantastic and friendly, some remembering us from our previous visits with an excited greeting. We where looked after no end. We spent time with the Owners and managers some nights who spent time with most guests at the Bar area. The Restuarant and food was fantastic again. We could order at any time of the day, and be at the Bar, in the Restaurant or other places and it was never a hassle, service is what this Resort is all about. The staff will do an extra mile to meet our requests. They always have happy faces and giggles. The Spa area is beautiful, my wife would go there some times while I was out diving and loved having herself pampered. I had massages which is great to ease the muscles from days of diving. Atmosphere Resort is like having a home in Dauin for us, its special to return there and feel as is you are part of the place. Its calm and relaxing and helps soothes away the day to day routines. We highly recommend Atmosphere and want to thank all for our lovely stay there again. We have booked a dive trip with them In March 2018 and will be returning again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atmosphere Resorts Spa; City: Dauin Negros Oriental Negros Island Visayas; Review: We were looked after very well during our stay. Food are always amazing, staff are friendly and very talented always very attentive to our needs. All dive guides who were with us are very knowledgeable with the local dive sites, always finding small critters and interesting marine creatures. You can't go wrong with Atmosphere Resort..5 star highly recommended to everyone especially in the diving industry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bayfront Hotel Cebu; City: Cebu City Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Stayed overnight for a personal visit and the place is so conveniently located 5min away from the Terminal (without traffic) and walking distance to SM Cebu. Staff are friendly and attentive to any request you need. I will book again if I come back to Cebu one day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corto del Mar Hotel; City: Coron Busuanga Island Palawan Province Mimaropa; Review: We booked to this hotel w rhe recommendation of another traveler and really liked it so we decided to stay again after 4days of traveling. During those times we got caught up in the plane crash drama which affected our flight back to Manila w a lot more travelers. The staff and management did everything to help us from contacting the airlines/airport authorities, booking ferry rides and doing errands for us. They even prepare drinks and pizza for us to keep us stress free..all impossible without all staff involved esp Cito and Grace and staff at reception. Everyone just made this trip worth visiting again. I will highly recommend Corto Del Mar..nowhere else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mango Steam 32 Bottle Wine Rack with Glass Table Top, Pewter; Brand: Mango Steam; Review: This wine rack is perfect! Was just the right size for what we were looking for. We have received so many compliments on it. I like the glass top to put a wine bottle or glass or any ornament.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Famili OT009 Wireless Remote Digital BBQ Meat Thermometer Probe with Temperature Alarm and Timer (Black); Brand: Famili; Review: This works great! It was a bit confusing at first but then I re-read the instructions and I just love it! It's nice to have the base with the food and the red handheld device came back in the house with me and beeped when it reached the desired temp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Tools 2-Piece Lazy Spoon & Lazy Ladle Set, Green; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: I love these spoons and having them hang on the side of my pan. It's better than trying to find something to rest them on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southern Homewares Cork Corral Wine Bottle Grapevine Design; Brand: Southern Homewares; Review: I have bought this for a xmas gift. But it looks great and exactly what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shop Bedding Luxury Satin Pillowcase for Hair – Queen Satin Pillowcase with Zipper, White (1 per pack) – Blissford; Brand: Shop Bedding; Review: Very nice satin case. One of the zippers was coming apart so I had to sew it back together. I've had other satin cases and these are similar and very nice. Go through the wash/dryer very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seiko Men's SNK805 Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Green Canvas; Brand: Seiko; Review: To this day, this remains my favorite watch. I replaced the band with an extra short leather band from Crown and Buckle. The green against steel and harbor brown looks beautiful. Pro's: Mechanical Automatic the minute and hour display is unique and useful tough reliable frugal Con's: the band that comes with the watch originally is just kinda... meh. not incredibly accurate time wise (loses about 5 minutes over the course of a week) The "not incredibly accurate" isn't a large con for me. A small price to pay for a sub-100 dollar automatic mechanical watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2MM Titanium Ring Comfort Fit Band 100's of Sizes & Styles Available; Brand: Unknown; Review: I bought this ring for my girlfriend. I, also, bought a matching ring of larger size for myself. Both rings exist in good condition to this day. Pro's: True sizing durable ring shaped Con's: scratches easily However, it scratches easily because of how hard the metal is. I think it gives the ring a distinct character. Owned rings for 3 years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skyed Apparel 5 Panel Hat Collection with Genuine Leather Strap (Multiple Colors); Brand: Skyed Apparel; Review: I like this hat alot. I will not say that the quality is the highest that I have ever seen, but it is great for the price. I love the design and that material is thin (in a good way) for summer. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 4mm Titanium Ring Comfort Fit Band 100's of Sizes & Styles Available; Brand: The Jewelry Source; Review: I bought this ring for me. I, also, bought a matching ring of smaller size for my girlfriend. Both rings exist in good condition to this day. Pro's: True sizing durable ring shaped Con's: scratches easily However, it scratches easily because of how hard the metal is. I think it gives the ring a distinct character. Owned rings for 3 years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Soccer Tiro 17 Training Pants; Brand: adidas; Review: I love these pants. They have a nice texture. They aren't "cotton-y" or slick. They are just right. They wear perfectly long (my inseam is typically 33'-34') for me, but probably long for others. They are a bit roomy in the thighs for me, but I don't have overly build thighs. They are comfortable and breathable, but not mean't for winter (which is obvious if you read the description). They are great for between 45ish-70 degrees. I'm actually wearing them will writing this review. For reference, I am male. 6'00'. 180 pounds. 32 waist. 34 inseem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 511 Slim Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Let me first say that I very rarely write reviews. I would, also, like to caveat that I have never left a one star review. I understand mistakes. We are human and mistakes are plentiful, but what I received in the mail was an absolute fraud in every way, shape, and form. I do not like being tricked. Let me highlight every facade in what I received. I ordered: Levi's Men's 511 Slim Fit jean, Rigid Dragon, 32x34 I have added pictures to illustrate my points. Color: Rigid Dragon is a dark, unwashed denim colorway. What I received was on the darker side of the spectrum, but most definitely a pre-distressed denim. The denim was wrong, and the stitching was the wrong color. Most definitely not rigid dragon. What was worse is that there were tags stuffed into the back pocket claiming it was raw denim. STUFFED. Not attached. Now, this may sound snobby, but I know raw denim. I have had my Unbranded, 3sixteen, and Rogue Territory forays into the world of raw denim. This isn't. This was an intentional mislead which insults my intelligence. Size: I have one other pair of Levi stretch denim in the 511 cut. It is, also, 32x34. I understand Levi's QC is iffy sometimes, but it litterally says 32x34 on the sticker on the front. I tried to put them on. I was like, "wow, these are so tight." I checked the tag on the back.... they are 33x34. So, I was again intentionally mislead as to the sizing. I'm surprised they are so tight being an inch larger in the waist. So, I checked the stretch. Yeah, It says "stretch" on the front sticker, but what about the tag on the inside...... 100% cotton. I am quite frustrated, but I am giving it one more chance. I will update my review when I receive my replacements.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Janus Eagle: Book One - The Shattered Frontier; Author: Visit Amazon's Francis Hagan Page; Review: Although I liked his use of an archeological dig to frame the story, I found it tiresome and confusing in using it incessantly, to the point where I found it distracting and confusing. He is a great storyteller though, and I hope he continues to write more; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outremer; Author: Richard Allibone; Review: as an avid reader of historical novels (bernard cromwell, eg ), I rate this a five star. The first few pages are somewhat slow and confusing, but the pace quickens. The author gives a real flavor for the inner plots and subplots that go on behind the Crusades purported goal of re conquering Jerusalem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ten Thousand: A Novel of Ancient Greece; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Curtis Ford Page; Review: Read thus a second time The historical setting The imagery, the twists and turns. Incredible !!!! A truly gifted author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caesar's Sword (III): Flame of the West (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's David Pilling Page; Review: Sorry the story had to end. I love the twists and turns ... Perhaps we can have a trilogy about the young Arthur ?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primates of Park Avenue: A Memoir; Author: Wednesday Martin Ph.D.; Review: I was excited when the book initially previewed . As an upper east side father of three, all in prestigious private schools, I wanted to get the dirty details on my wife and her circle of friends . But after the first few chapters, and although they were hilarious, I began to realize that this was one woman's saga of how she wanted to be so accepted by the masters and mistresses of the universe. Yes, there are some women who are exactly as described in the book, but the majority are not. We've never had problems making play dates with any our kids and their classmates and my wife does not obsess over Birkin bags. Perhaps this reflects the rarified world of the mega-rich , but it is sad to see how the author , although innocently portraying herself as a "downtown " person, tries desperately to insinuate herself into their world. It's sort of like a rich person lamenting that they couldn't be richer...; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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: Study: Slow Walkers Might Age Faster Than People Who Pick Up the Pace; Abstract: The quicker you stroll, the more likely you are to keep accelerated brain-and-body aging at bay, a new study suggests.; Category: health
Title: The Longevity Diet: What to Eat So You Live Longer and Healthier; Abstract: The 5 eating habits that can extend your life, according to a nutritionist.; Category: health
Title: The Top Deals at Costco Right Now; Abstract: Costco shoppers can find some impressive deals at the popular warehouse giant as stores shift gears toward the holidays. You can snag specials on home goods and appliances from companies like Crock-Pot, Keurig, Oster, Thomasville, and Dyson, as well as tech toys from brands like HP.; Category: lifestyle
Title: "Serial stowaway" arrested at Chicago airport for 2nd time; Abstract: Hartman was taken into custody was charged with one felony count of criminal trespass; Category: news
Title: Police release images of two men wanted for robbing NYPD captain; Abstract: Police on Saturday released surveillance photos of the two brazen crooks who attacked an on-duty plainclothes NYPD captain during a botched robbery in Midtown.; Category: news
Title: Renowned DJ Zedd "Permanently Banned" From China for Liking a 'South Park' Tweet; Abstract: The Comedy Central cartoon has been banned by the Chinese government for its recent criticisms.; Category: music
Title: Officials: Customers of NJ grocery store possibly exposed to hepatitis A; Abstract: PATERSON (1010 WINS) - New Jersey health officials are warning customers who shopped at a Paterson that they may have been exposed to hepatitis A. Officials said a food handler at Brothers Produce on East Railway Avenue went to work while he was potentially infectious but not yet diagnosed. Anyone who ate produce purchased at the store between Sept. 30 and Oct. 5 should get a hepatitis A vaccine, officials said. It's not too late for a...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: I spent 3 days living in a 350-square-foot house in a community of tiny homes see what it was like; Abstract: Orlando Lakefront is home to 34 tiny houses, and though the community may look a little different, it's a tight-knit neighborhood like any other.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 23 Foods That Help Lower High Blood Pressure; Abstract: Consuming less sodium may be important to help slash blood pressure levels, but eating more of these foods is good for your heart and arteries too. The post 23 Foods That Help Lower High Blood Pressure appeared first on The Healthy.; Category: health
Title: The Fragility of American Citizenship; Abstract: Some people are learning that their birth or naturalization certificates aren't enough to prove citizenship a problem that the Fourteenth Amendment should ideally prevent.; Category: news
Title: Pete Davidson Returns to 'Saturday Night Live' and Reveals Why He Really Missed the Last Two Episodes; Abstract: The actor joined guest host David Harbour and sat down for a 'Weekend Update' segment on the latest episode of 'SNL.'; Category: tv
Title: Did you know that these foods contain gluten?; Abstract: While some gluten-containing foods, like bread and pasta, are evident and easy to avoid, others are surprisingly inconspicuous. Read on to discover 20 foods to watch out for if you're following a gluten-free diet.; Category: health
Title: The great bacon shortage of 2020? China's pork crisis could hit US supermarket shelves; Abstract: Scary news for bacon fans.; Category: finance
Title: China already snapping up U.S. farm goods, Trump claims; Abstract: President Donald Trump boasted Sunday without providing evidence that China had "already begun" making large purchases of U.S. agricultural products as part of last week's tariff deal with Beijing.; Category: finance
Title: Why You Should Totally Believe the Hype About Sweet Potatoes; Abstract: They'll fill you up and meet your nutrition needs.; Category: health
Title: Amazing Video Shows Massive Cruise Ship Squeezing Through Narrow Canal; Abstract: Watch a massive cruise ship squeeze through a narrow canal.; Category: video
Title: The 51 best Netflix original movies, ranked according to critics; Abstract: The streaming service has released over 200 original movies since 2015. Here are the top 51 original movies based on their Rotten Tomatoes scores.; Category: movies
Title: Dog missing since 2007 reunites with her owner; Abstract: Dutchess, a fox terrier who is now 14-years-old, went missing in southern Florida more than 12 years ago.; Category: video
Title: What's next in the impeachment inquiry as Congress returns; Abstract: WASHINGTON (AP) Congress is returning from a two-week recess on Tuesday, but some lawmakers barely left Washington. Three House committees investigating impeachment worked through the break, issuing multiple subpoenas and holding depositions with State Department officials relevant to the inquiry . Democrats are investigating President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine and exploring whether he compromised national security or abused his...; 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: Extremely Rare Islamic Coin Could Fetch $2 Million At Auction; Abstract: An extremely rare coin with Islamic inscriptions is set to be auctioned off later this month, with an estimated sale price of between $1.7 million to just over $2 million.; Category: video
Title: 10 Exercises You Should Never Do Again, According to Trainers; Abstract: Newsflash: Some moves (and exercise machines) don't actually do that much for you and some can be downright dangerous.; Category: health
Title: The French Grandmother's Clever Trick to Keeping Fruit Flies Away; Abstract: When I worked in Paris as an au pair, I marveled at how the French seemed to have it all figured out. The family's grandmother always set the table with the good silver even on a Tuesday. I was instructed to pick up fresh, fluffy chouquettes from the boulangerie for the kids' after-school snack instead of, I don't know, granola bars (which is what I would've gotten). It was almost irritating how everyone around me seemed to have effortlessly...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Giuliani says he has 'nothing to do with' oligarch at edges of Trump-Ukraine affair; Abstract: "The Firtash thing is a smear job," Giuliani told NBC News, denying that he had discussed the matter with Trump.; Category: news
Title: 50 fascinating facts about farming in America; Abstract: The face of American farming has been changing for centuries and continues to evolve today. day. Stacker has compiled a list of 50 facts about farming and the agricultural industry in the United States, using sources such as the American Farm Bureau Federation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and industry and trade groups.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Trying to diagnose the 'Joker' only brings attention to what the film gets wrong about mental illness, according to a psychopath expert; Abstract: It's at the top of the box office, but a criminal psychiatrist is concerned that this origin story will add to the stigma that already exists around mental illnesses.; Category: health
Title: These two maps show how the trade war with China is hurting 'Trump country'; Abstract: New study finds tariffs are taking their toll in battleground Midwestern states.; Category: finance
Title: It's not just the cost of tipping that upsets customers: It's the lack of price transparency; Abstract: What is it about tipping that makes people lose their minds?; Category: finance
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: Postal Worker Honors Wife's Request to Hide Packages; Abstract: Some of us may be guilty of swiping our cards a bit too much for online shopping.; Category: lifestyle
Title: How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil?; Abstract: There's more than one answer, so let us simplify it for you, starting with outlining the advantages of synthetic oil.; Category: autos
Title: My husband and I saved $36,000 in 2 years to quit our jobs and travel the world. These are the offbeat ways we cut costs.; Abstract: To prepare for their trip, the couple cut costs in food, shopping, transportation, and housing, as well as instituted a "year of no shopping."; Category: finance
Title: Cuomo uses n-word in radio interview; Abstract: NEW YORK (1010 WINS) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo used the n-word in a live radio interview Tuesday while talking about discrimination against Italian Americans. Cuomo called into WAMC radio to talk to host Alan Chartock about several subjects, one of which was the controversy surrounding Columbus Day and the parallel celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Cuomo moved the conversation to a New York Times op-ed from Saturday which discussed how Italian...; Category: tv
Title: He had been homeless for decades. Then old friends saw his photo in a newspaper.; Abstract: Coy Featherston's former classmate canvassed Austin for four days until she found him feeding pigeons outside a church.; Category: news
Title: When world leaders visit the Trump White House, things can get awkward; Abstract: The president of Finland is not the only world leader whose visit to the White House was overshadowed by President Trump's controversies.; Category: video
Title: Jeff Bezos: This is the 'smartest thing we ever did' at Amazon; Abstract: Jeff Bezos has a nontraditional management style at Amazon. And according to Bezos, Amazon's twist on meeting structure is the "smartest thing we ever did."; Category: finance
Title: Food Network stars: Where are they now?; Abstract: We're checking up on the biggest chefs, hosts and foodies of Food Network fame to find out what they're doing these days.; Category: tv
Title: Sears' future is still in doubt a year after bankruptcy filing; Abstract: Sears filed for bankruptcy a year ago today. And while the company used that process to shed debt, get out of store leases it didn't want and dodge liquidation, the last 12 months have hardly been a success.; Category: finance
Title: Former Obama White House Pastry Maestro Opens a French-American Bistro on the UES; Abstract: Former White House chef Bill Yosses has opened his own NYC restaurant; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Everyone Is Talking About Ruby Chocolate, But What Is It?; Abstract: The recently-discovered fourth chocolate is freshly sour and refreshingly fruity. Here's everything you need to know about the pink-hued ruby chocolate.; Category: health
Title: Travelers behaving badly: Is the conduct of tourists getting worse?; Abstract: Whether it's acting inappropriately at Balinese temples or turning up in unsustainable numbers, tourists have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.; Category: travel
Title: Why I stopped shopping at Marshall's and Trader Joe's; Abstract: They're money pits. There, I said it.; Category: finance
Title: He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.; Abstract: Cody Gregg was arrested after police stopped him for riding a bicycle with no rear lights and searched his backpack.; Category: news
Title: Chelsea Clinton debunks rumors of running for New York Rep. Nita Lowey's seat in Congress; Abstract: Chelsea Clinton appeared as a guest co-host on "The View" Wednesday following the fourth 2020 Democratic debate.; 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: Strong, cold winds to slam NYC Thursday following a wet and wild Wednesday; Abstract: NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- It's going to be a cold and windy Thursday, following a very wet and wild Wednesday. A wind advisory was issued for most of the tri-state area -- including all of New York City and Long Island -- from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday at 6 p.m. Thursday will be very windy and chilly with plenty of clouds. High 59. Winds will gust to 45 mph near the city, and up to 55 mph across Long Island and the Jersey Shore, resulting...; Category: weather
Title: 12 Brain Teasers That Will Test How Much You Actually Know; Abstract: The worst part? Many of these head-scratchers were intended for school kids.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Cheap Handy Hints to Fix Common Home Issues; Abstract: We all have those annoying problems around the house that we'd like to fix, but we keep putting off for one reason or another. Well, this collection of cheap and simple handy hints may have just the solution you're looking.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Coast Guard offloads $92 million worth of smuggled cocaine in San Diego; Abstract: The Coast Guard offloaded more than 6,800 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $92 million in San Diego on Wednesday, contraband that the military branch seized in international waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.; Category: news
Title: Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, a Democrat and Chair of House Oversight and Reform Committee, has died: CNN; Abstract: Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, a Democrat and Chair of House Oversight and Reform Committee, has died: CNN; Category: news
Title: Meteorologist calls out body-shamer: 'I will not be strapping myself into a girdle'; Abstract: Tracy Hinson won't be giving up bread or pasta any time soon.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Elijah Cummings to lie in state in Statuary Hall ahead of Friday funeral; Abstract: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings will lie in state in the Capitol's Statuary Hall Thursday before a Friday funeral in his home district of Baltimore. Many lawmakers are expected to attend the memorial service for the House Oversight and Reform Committee chairman, which will be held Thursday morning. The ceremony will be held Thursday morning and will be open to members of Congress, the Cummings family and invited guests.; Category: news
Title: Here's Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Most Extra Bejeweled Wedding Dress; Abstract: She's filming a movie but still. Look at that dress!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 11 Powerful Products That Cut Your Cleaning Time in Half; Abstract: Save time without sacrificing cleanliness at home with these mighty cleaning products. No stain, scum, or smell can handle the battle against them. As an added bonus, many of the products on the list are free of harsh chemicals and scents.; Category: lifestyle
Title: My Latino Father Wants Me to Marry a White Man; Abstract: What do you do when your family's own internalized racism goes too far?; Category: lifestyle
Title: 60 Clever Uses for Salt That Don't Involve Cooking; Abstract: From relieving rashes to removing stains to restoring household items to their original luster, salt does more than just season food. The post 60 Clever Uses for Salt That Don't Involve Cooking appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: If You Don't Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start; Abstract: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.; Category: health
Title: Medicare fraud cases settled for $7.1M after knee braces, injections deemed unnecessary; Abstract: Seven former Osteo Relief Institute clinics accused of billing Medicare for unnecessary knee braces and injections to treat osteoarthritis have agreed to pay more than $7.1 million in a settlement, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.; Category: news
Title: Inside TurboTax's 20-year fight to stop Americans from filing their taxes for free; Abstract: The success of TurboTax rests on a shaky foundation, one that could collapse overnight if the U.S. government did what most wealthy countries did long ago and made tax filing simple and free for most citizens.; Category: finance
Title: Medicare fraud cases settled for $7.1M after knee braces, injections deemed unnecessary; Abstract: Seven former Osteo Relief Institute clinics accused of billing Medicare for unnecessary knee braces and injections to treat osteoarthritis have agreed to pay more than $7.1 million in a settlement, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.; Category: news
Title: Trump Allies Craft List of Potential Mulvaney Replacements; Abstract: Some of Donald Trump's closest associates are assembling a roster of possible replacements if the president decides to replace Mick Mulvaney, his acting chief of staff, said three people close to the situation.; Category: news
Title: Trump fielding ideas for replacing acting chief of staff Mulvaney: sources; Abstract: U.S. President Donald Trump has been fielding suggestions from allies on who might succeed his acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, amid frustration at his team's response to the Democrats' impeachment inquiry, two sources close to the White House said on Monday.; Category: news
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: Trump might expose whistleblower, Schumer tells Intel officials; Abstract: As President Donald Trump continued his attacks on the Ukraine whistleblower on Monday, Chuck Schumer is asking the intelligence community what is being done to protect the source from harm.; Category: news
Title: This Is What Happens When You Take Ibuprofen Too Often, According to a Doctor; Abstract: ; Category: health
Title: Melania Trump receives warm welcome on first solo Capitol Hill visit amid Syria, impeachment drama; Abstract: President Donald Trump is a lightning rod on Capitol Hill, but his wife, however, apparently is not.; Category: news
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: 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: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Trump Organization said to be weighing sale of D.C. hotel lease; Abstract: The Trump Organization has hired the firm JLL to market the project, people close to the discussions say. Trump's D.C. hotel has been a center of controversy since he entered office Trump continues to own his business, which runs properties including the hotel, leading to conflict-of-interest charges.; Category: news
Title: Cheers! A single shot of this whisky costs more than a Porsche 911 Carrera; Abstract: Record-setting Scotch hits $1.9 million at auction, increasing in value by 29,000% over three decades.; Category: finance
Title: Trump to Suspend Thailand's $1.3 Billion Trade Preferences; Abstract: U.S. President Donald Trump is suspending some trade preferences for Thailand over concerns about worker rights, adding to the obstacles facing the export-reliant nation's slowing economy.; Category: finance
Title: 5 Electrical Projects DIYers Should Not Take On; Abstract: We know our readers love to DIY, but when it comes to electrical work there are some projects better left to the professionals.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dominance: Tiger Woods ties Sam Snead's record with win No. 82 at Zozo Championship; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Bigger than bin Laden? 3 striking things about Trump's announcement that Baghdadi is dead.; Abstract: So much detail, the role of the Kurds and his effort to portray this as bigger than bin Laden.; Category: news
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: 21 Clever Hacks to Make Everything in Your Home Smell Amazing; Abstract: Sure, fresh flowers can help a room smell lovely, but what about the rest of the house? That's where these brilliant shortcuts come in.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Medicare would cover dental and vision under these bills; Abstract: A suite of legislation before Congress would expand coverage through Part B to include dental, vision and hearing. Another measure would allow the government to negotiate prices with drugmakers for Medicare Part D prescription coverage. It would also cap beneficiaries' out-of-pocket spending on medicines, among other provisions.; Category: finance
Title: America is sitting on an excess of 40 million pounds of uneaten bacon, a 48 year high; Abstract: Data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the amount of pork belly stored in warehouses reached a near-record high.; Category: finance
Title: Walmart Sparks Panic and Confusion in the Dish-Soap Aisle; Abstract: Procter & Gamble didn't make enough dish soap, and Walmart is letting all its customers know about it.; Category: finance
Title: Cornell student, 18, found dead in gorge after frat party, reports say; Abstract: A top Ivy League student was found dead Saturday afternoon in a New York gorge after he left a fraternity party and disappeared Thursday night, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: State Court Bars Using North Carolina House Map in 2020 Elections; Abstract: A North Carolina state court effectively threw out the state's map of congressional districts on Monday, saying critics were poised to show "beyond a reasonable doubt" that it was an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander favoring Republicans.; Category: news
Title: Michigan apples being recalled in eight states for possible Listeria contamination; Abstract: More than 2,000 cases Michigan apples, including popular varieties like Honeycrisp, are being recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.; Category: health
Title: The secret big money battle to control the Amazon; Abstract: The media hype may have died down, but much of the Amazon is still disappearing at an alarming rate. We look at the powerful actors fighting over the world's largest rainforest, from corporate giants to government figures and indigenous communities.; Category: finance
Title: Divers Find Giant Mysterious 'Egg' Floating In Ocean; Abstract: A team of divers set off to explore a sunken World War II ship off the Norwegian coast, but what they found was something far more mysterious. While making their way back to shore, Ronald Raasch, Nils Baadness and Brynjar Aarnseth came face-to-face with a giant floating orb. The bubble hovered 17 meters (56 feet) below the surface and appeared to be see-through. The divers turned their flashlights on it and realized that the sphere was filled...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Internal White House debate stifles release of Pence-Zelenskiy call; Abstract: Nearly three weeks after the vice president said he had "no objection" to releasing a transcript, the administration is divided on whether it could help or hurt the president's cause.; Category: news
Title: Here's How to Find the Best Home Security System; Abstract: Here's how to find the best home security system to protect your property, but more importantly, the safety of your family.; Category: lifestyle
Title: All of Heidi Klum's Halloween Costumes Over the Years; Abstract: Bow down to the Queen of Halloween.; Category: lifestyle
Title: New Bill Would Help Car Rental Firms Flag Potential Terrorists; Abstract: The Darren Drake Act would allow rental car companies to check customer's names against a watch list.; 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: Apple is laying the groundwork for an iPhone subscription; Abstract: Apple could bundle hardware upgrades with services like iCloud storage or Apple TV+ content and hardware.; Category: finance
Title: Surfing executive sentenced to prison in college admissions scam; Abstract: Federal prosecutors in Boston said Wednesday that surfing executive Jeffrey Bizzack has been sentenced to two months in prison for participating in the massive college admissions scheme.; Category: news
Title: CBS To Remake James Corden's Sky Gameshow 'A League Of Their Own'; Abstract: CBS is poised to remake James Corden's longrunning Sky gameshow A League Of Their Own.; Category: tv
Title: California man arrested on suspicion of arson as wildfires continue to rage across the state; Abstract: An alleged arsonist has been arrested for sparking a small blaze in California, where a series of wildfires continued to threaten homes and businesses late Thursday morning.; Category: news
Title: Order! Order! Britain's speaker quits Brexit hotseat; Abstract: John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain's House of Commons -- a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans.; Category: news
Title: Trump Push for Corn-Heavy Fuel Isn't Reaching the Pump; Abstract: Donald Trump's effort to boost corn demand by allowing year-round sales of ethanol-blended gasoline has run into a logistical problem. Few stations offer it.; Category: finance
Title: 13 Billion-Dollar City Projects That Will Save You Money; Abstract: These projects have a lot to offer local residents and others.; Category: finance
Title: Ex-manager sues Starbucks for firing after arrest of 2 black men; Abstract: A former regional director for Starbucks is suing the company, claiming her termination was prompted by the arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia store.; Category: news
Title: How the stock market ends the year is now up to President Trump, investors say; Abstract: Some Wall Street analysts believe any losses from now on will be on Trump after the central bank pulled off a complete 180, cutting rates three straight times this year.; Category: news
Title: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: 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: Woman Won't Come Down From Tree In Protest Against Eminent Domain Decision, Authorities Give Her Until Friday; Abstract: Environmental activist Sutu Forté has been given until Friday to end her "tree sit" protest against construction in Missouri.; Category: news
Title: An energy breakthrough could store solar power for decades; Abstract: Researchers in Sweden have created a molecule that offers a way to trap heat from the sun.; Category: finance
Title: Here Are the Biggest Deals We're Anticipating for Black Friday; Abstract: The Black Friday deals for 2019 have already begun leaking out. Get a sneak peek at what to expect from popular retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. Browse our guide and use it to plan your attack for the biggest shopping event of the year.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The 50 Foods That Sabotage Your Sleep; Abstract: No one ever likes to toss and turn! Staying away from these foods will guarantee a better night's rest.; Category: health
Title: Inside the Sheikh of Dubai's 800-acre Kentucky horse farm; Abstract: I got a tour of Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai's 800-acre horse farm in Kentucky, where horses live in immaculate barns with skylights and personal fans.; Category: finance
Title: Do not try this at home: How to turn $3,000 into $1.7 million; Abstract: Reddit's Wall Street Bets group learned a valuable lesson in responsible investing this week and, after years of encouraging and celebrating extreme risk-taking, the crew has finally embraced a more conservative approach. Just kidding. YOLO!; Category: finance
Title: 10 Surprising Ways to Use Sandpaper; Abstract: Discover new and unexpected uses for sandpaper.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Facing Investigation, Giuliani Needed a Lawyer, but Firms Stayed Away; Abstract: President Trump's personal lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani, said on Wednesday that he had assembled a legal team to represent him in the criminal investigation into his activities related to Ukraine, an announcement that came after weeks of sputtered attempts to find a lawyer willing to take him on as a client. Mr. Giuliani said on Twitter that he would be represented by three lawyers, including his longtime friend, Robert J. Costello. The hires...; Category: news
Title: National Rifle Association Responds to Democratic Victory in Virginia, Warns of "Life Under a Distant Tycoon's Thumb"; Abstract: The group was also outspent by organizations such as Everytown and Giffords, which invested heavily in the Virginia legislative races.; Category: news
Title: NYPD: Woman Accused Of Jumping Into Lion Exhibit At Bronx Zoo Turns Herself In, Charged With Trespassing; Abstract: NYPD officials say it was Autry who was caught on a video taken at the Bronx Zoo in September, apparently taunting a male lion standing several feet away.; Category: news
Title: 'Prepare to die' Trump adviser Stone texted witness, trial jury hears; Abstract: Prosecutors on Thursday unveiled threatening text messages by U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Roger Stone to radio host Randy Credico in which Stone urged Credico not to testify about their communications over Stone's efforts in 2016 to learn when WikiLeaks might release more damaging emails about Trump's rival Hillary Clinton.; Category: news
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
Title: New York Weather: 11/8 CBS2 Friday Morning's Very Chilly Forecast; Abstract: Get out the winter coats! It's a cold one today with temps starting off in the mid to lower 30s and it's going to feel like the 20s and 30s all day.; Category: weather
Title: Meghan McCain GOES IN on Donald Trump Jr. on 'The View'; Abstract: The daytime talk show co-host sparred with the president's son during his stop by the show Thursday.; Category: video
Title: Michael Bloomberg Preparing to Enter Democratic Presidential Primary: Report; Abstract: NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is reportedly preparing to enter the Democratic presidential primary. According to the New York Times, Bloomberg is preparing to file paperwork in Alabama this week to designate himself as a candidate. The 77-year-old billionaire said earlier this year that he would be staying out of the 2020 presidential election all together. But, that tone changed recently when sources close...; Category: news
Title: How a car accident saved Jameela Jamil's life...; Abstract: While bedridden, Jameela Jamil put her life in context.; Category: tv
Title: Trump campaign launching black outreach effort for 2020; Abstract: WASHINGTON (AP) During the 2016 campaign, candidate Donald Trump stood in front of largely white crowds and asked black voters to consider, "What the hell do you have to lose?" Four years later, the president has a new message for black voters: Look what I've delivered.; Category: news
Title: Snow crab sells for record price in Japan; Abstract: A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a record-breaking 5 million yen ($46,000). wide.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: More than $400K in opioids shipped from India to New Jersey; Abstract: Authorities say they have seized more than $400,000 in opioids and painkillers that were shipped from India to a home in New Jersey.; Category: news
Title: One of FBI's Most Wanted fugitives offers surrender; Abstract: One of the FBI's Most Wanted fugitives says he wants to surrender but claims his offers are being ignored by the United States government.; Category: news
Title: Bloomberg to pass on Iowa, NH, focus on Super Tuesday states; Abstract: WASHINGTON (AP) Michael Bloomberg plans to skip early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire if he launches a presidential bid and instead focus his efforts on the crush of states that vote on Super Tuesday and beyond.; Category: news
Title: Should You Try the Controversial Cabbage Soup Diet? See What Experts Have to Say; Abstract: Have you tried the cabbage soup diet, the 7-day program where soup is most of your food? We asked the experts to chime in on its effectiveness and safety.; Category: health | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CASEFORMERS Duo Armor BLACK for LG G Flex Combo Case with Stand; Brand: CASEFORMERS; Review: Fits perfect; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fosmon HYBO-RAGGED Dual Layer Hybrid Case with Kickstand for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Note III (Blue/Black); Brand: Fosmon; Review: Awesome. This case is perfect and fits great. It does what it says and its very sturdy, I will gladly buy more for my other phones. No complaints here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Huawei Glory Android Prepaid Phone (Net10); Brand: Huawei; Review: Ordered 2 of these phones. They are in good condition, they came with chargers, and batteries, overall pleased with items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SQDeal Hybrid Hard Case Protective Cover with Touch Stylus Pen, Front Back Screen Protector, Dust; Brand: SQDeal; Review: Fits perfect, made a great gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aimo SOC6603PCMSK002S Durable Rugged Hybrid Case for Sony Xperia Z C6603 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black/Blue; Brand: Aimo; Review: '''Just what I expected, fits perfect, good quality, just like the picture, does the job. Also received early and prompt. Overall very SATISFIED and great product.'''; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VicTsing Black Charging Cradle Dock Station For Sony Xperia Z L36h; Brand: Live2Pedal; Review: Works great, and fast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nokia Lumia 521 T-Mobile Windows 8 4G Smartphone - White; Brand: Nokia; Review: just as shown on the pic, good phone, cute and stylish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Avant - No Contract - (T-Mobile); Brand: Samsung; Review: Phone is almost like new, works great, no problems. Will consider buying from this seller again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Xs Boxed Backdrop 2nd List Candles 3ft Costume Fawn Puzzle; Brand: TOPGO; Review: exactly like the picture, fits perfect, very stylish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Avant; Brand: Style4U; Review: Very cute. Exactly like the picture, no complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Note 5 Waterproof; Brand: VEGO; Review: Makes my camera not function right, Makes pictures come out with a shadow like glare, and when talking, sounds muffled, missed a lot of important calls because of this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Redpepper Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 / Note II LTE N7105 Waterproof Dirtproof Snowproof Shockproof Case Rugged Protection Cover; Brand: EaseIcon; Review: Fair. Seller easy to work with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fosmon HYBO-SD Diamond Star Design Hybrid Case for LG G3 [All carriers] - Retail Packaging (White/Black); Brand: Fosmon; Review: Just as described. Awesome; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Darice 18’ Long Rope Light Set – 216 Bright Lights for Indoor or Outdoor Use – Flexible Clear Tube Light; Brand: Darice; Review: Loved the first bunch so much I ordered a second bunch! Using hte first set of five to illuminate the yoga room at school. Using the second set to light the new deck!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oak Leaf 30-LED Fairy String Lights, Battery Operated, Warm White, Set of 2; Brand: Oak Leaf; Review: Ordered more because the 1st set was so perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics Globe String Lights with 25 G40; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: Totally perfect for the sun room! The party was perfectly lit by the string lights!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wall26 - Large Wall Mural - Peaceful Scenery/Landscape Calm Wood Pier at Sunset; Brand: wall26; Review: The photo is gorgeous and I purchased it because I saw a friend's hanging on her wall at school. The one sent to me was damaged. The roll was not protected for shipping and it arrived with a huge dent in it. It was not something that I could ignore. It was never going to hang right. I am still interested in the poster but am very, very leery of trying again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Winco 5 Blade Pastry Blender, Stainless Steel; Brand: Winco; Review: Hope it holds up. Hard to buy sight-unseen but i took a chance. It will do. Touch smaller than one i was trying to replace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AMIR Solar Powered String Lights, 100 LED Copper Wire Lights, Starry String Lights,; Brand: AMIR; Review: Perfect in garden. Looks like fairy lights. Get lots of compliments and smiles. Purchased total of 6. Came back for more for the summer wreaths that hang on a lattice in front of house. Very festive! Works great right out of box. Removed plastic sheet and pushed button. Good to go!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kwikset 83262-001 SmartKey Re-keying Kit; Brand: Kwikset; Review: Easy to follow directions. Economical way to safely and quickly change a lock. 4 spare keys provided with this set plus 2 alternate keys for you to use just in case...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Berenstain Bears' Family Reunion (I Can Read Level 1); Author: Stan Berenstain; Review: I love the episode Berenstain Bears Family Get Together but haven't read the book. The episode reminds me well of my father's side of my family who I know very little because most of them except my dad's cousin who lives in the same community as us lives out of state in Pennsylvania. The part where Brother and Sister first meet their cousins from their mama's side of the family reminds me of the first time I met my Pennsylvanian cousins at my Nana's house. I love the episode and the Bear Family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night: With Connected Readings; Author: Visit Amazon's Elie Wiesel Page; Review: I just finished reading this book in school and it's a powerful book. It had some moments in it when I felt like I could cry. I am Elie's age when he and his father are in the camps and when he is told that he can not ever see his mother again was just emotional for me because I imagined how I would live without my mother. (Aside from being away from her when I am at school) That would be horrifying for me. Very powerful and emotional book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Elie Wiesel Page; Review: I just finished reading this book in school and it's a powerful book. It had some moments in it when I felt like I could cry. I am Elie's age when he and his father are in the camps and when he is told that he can not ever see his mother again was just emotional for me because I imagined how I would live without my mother. (Aside from being away from her when I am at school) That would be horrifying for me. Very powerful and emotional book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Hoopmann Page; Review: I read this in middle school and it was a great book. I have characteristics of Aspergers but I'm not actually diagnosed. I have some speculation that my dad's cousin's youngest daughter may have Autism or Aspergers as she has a delay in speech. (my uncle has undiagnosed Autism) If she ends up being diagnosed, we will send this book to them as a way for the other daughter who is in kindergarten to understand what her sister is going through and for the parents and grandparents to understand the condition as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail (Life's Challenges); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Higgins Page; Review: I recommended this to a friend on Tumblr who has a boyfriend that is currently incarcerated. She has a 10 year old girl who may know the boyfriend so I thought this could help her understand what it's like to have a loved one in prison. I personally don't have a loved one who is incarcerated but I know the feeling especially when it's a mom or dad. Great book. I hope my friend will buy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's Kind of a Funny Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Ned Vizzini Page; Review: I'm writing this review because I'm currently in a mental ward. This book is basically the same stuff that I'm struggling with (hopelessness, pressure at school etc) and the kid in the book fortunately gets treatment and I'm just waiting to find out if I will be sent to another mental ward because this one doesn't provide treatment. It's just bloody hell and I just wanna go home. I've been stuck inside this place for 24 hours and I'm not allowed to go anywhere not even for a walk. I'm only let out of my room to take a shower which is on the other side of the place and to go to the bathroom and I have to be monitored 24/7 even at night so I have to keep my door open when I'm trying to sleep. I have no clothes because i did something really bad that involved me getting stuck in mud so i have to wear this gown with makeshift underpants which is nasty. The good thing is that my mom is here with me and will stay with me until we find out what they're gonna do with me. I hope I will get out soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.O.S. Spirit of Survival: One Family's Chilling Account of the Costa Concordia Disaster; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Ananias Page; Review: I have been researching the Costa Concordia for 6 months and I wanted a book about it so I could read more about what exactly went down and who or what was responsible. (I wanted the book that Captain Schettino wrote but it is only in Italian and is unavailable in the U.S) I watched an interview with one of the authors (Georgia) who basically lambasted Schettino because she believed that he did absolutely nothing to save her, the rest of her family and the other 3208 passengers on board. Despite that I do disagree with this woman's beliefs, this book was a good account of what happened. I personally believe that Schettino somehow did everything he could to save his passengers and crew but failed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Walther 505100 PK380 Laser; Brand: Walther; Review: Perfect fit and easy as 123 to install. Set up in a minute and zeroed the laser in about 5 minutes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hogue 18106 HandAll Grip Sleeve, Hybrid, Ruger LCP, Purple; Brand: Hogue; Review: Looks great and only took 5 minutes to install. My wife loves it and also that it has her personal touch added to her carry piece.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vokul Shockproof 532nm Tactical Green Dot Laser Sight Rifle Gun Scope w/ Rail & Barrel Mount Cap Pressure Switch; Brand: GOHIKING; Review: Awesome laser and easy to install and zero. The beam is super bright and easy to see at a long distance in the daylight. If someone says you can't see it, they haven't seen mine. The packaging is awesome black box that is lined with molded foam that holds everything snugly in place so there is no movement while shipping. I searched and searched, reading review after review, researching laser after laser and finally pulled the trigger on this one and I am glad I did. There is no difference between this one and ones costing much more. The shipping is fast. I recommend this laser setup to anyone wanting a quality laser with an affordable price. There are a lot of sellers out there that use this same product and add there name to it and charge 30 or 40 dollars more for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dagger Defense DDHB Red Dot Reflex Sight, Reflex Sight Optic and Substitute for Holographic red dot Sights; Brand: DD DAGGER DEFENSE; Review: I love mine. DD is the way to go. First the sight is great and shipped fast. The packaging is awesome with a nice black box that is filled with foam that is fitted to the individual parts so there is no movement during shipment. Installation was a snap and the dot was almost spot on right out of the box. It was almost a co-witness with my irons after I put it on my RUGER 556, almost perfect. The zero is super easy, I like the green better than the red but is just a personnel preference. This same sight is sold under several different names but I decided to pay just a tad more to buy it from Dagger Defense because these guys are our veterans and they deserve as much support as we can give them. I haven't had to deal with their service but other reviewers have and they are super fast at getting you satisfied. The stronger their purchase power gets they more that will be able to do for their customers. So go ahead and pull the trigger on this one and get it on the way to you. Oh yeah, the optics are great, no glare problems and any dot you choose can be seen easily in bright sunlight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TacFire Quick Release Detach 13/16 Inch High Flat Top Compact Red Dot Sight Riser; Brand: TacFire; Review: Very well constructed and clamps right into place. It seems to hold position very well and does not move when bumped hard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
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: The Warriors' fall from glory, explained; Abstract: Things are getting bad quick for the Warriors.; Category: sports
Title: Robert Evans, 'Chinatown' Producer and Paramount Chief, Dies at 89; Abstract: Robert Evans, the Paramount executive who produced "Chinatown" and "Urban Cowboy" and whose life became as melodramatic and jaw-dropping as any of his films, died on Saturday night. He was 89. Even though Hollywood history is filled with colorful characters, few can match the tale of Evans, whose life would seem far-fetched if it were; Category: movies
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: 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: LA firefighter banked $360,010 in overtime pay in one year, city audit finds; Abstract: Eighteen employees of the Los Angeles Fire Department earned more than $200,000 in overtime pay last fiscal year, with one firefighter making $360,010 in overtime alone, according to an audit released Wednesday by City Controller Ron Galperin.; Category: news
Title: Woman delivered a speech to NASA wearing sequin dress so girls would see a 'sparkly scientist'; Abstract: A female scientist's tweet about wearing a sparkly dress while giving a speech to students at NASA is giving the Internet all the feels.; 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: The NFL Hot Seat: Sean McVay ran out of magic, and Jared Goff isn't helping; Abstract: ; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antz (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Murder, A (1998); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Bruges (2008); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Spice World (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: He's Just Not That Into You (2009); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Love You (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Notebook, The (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Music and Lyrics (2007); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Holiday, The (2006); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil Wears Prada, The (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridesmaids (2011); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: (500) Days of Summer (2009); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bug's Life, A (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hot Fuzz (2007); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Wedding Crashers (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Your Number? (2011); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Morning Glory (2010); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Ugly Truth, The (2009); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympus Has Fallen (2013); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Weru Weru River Lodge; City: Moshi Kilimanjaro Region; Review: I stayed here as part of a package as I was climbing Kilimanjaro, was totally impressed after a long drive down a dirt track to find this simple yet very charming hotel. Cheap bar prices, nice pool however could maybe have been cleaner, but the rooms, food and general hospitality was very good. Would love to come back here, as mentioned before it is a little out in the sticks, but nicely situated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Seehof; City: Zell am See Austrian Alps; Review: Went skiing here and just got back from staying in this lovely hotel. The service was amazing by all the staff, the food was very good and the selection was great with local food. The rooms were great for a skiing holiday, a bed for your head but that's not being negative. Very clean and presentable. We had a lake view, amazing on clear days, the only small noise issue is the railway line outside, but you do get used to this and the double glazing does help with this. The only thing that was a tiny let down was that the boot/ski room could do with being updated/done up. My boots never dried throughout the week as the boot room is literally a room with a small radiator which does not do the job. A good boot drier/rack would make this hotel perfect. Otherwise the location is a 5 minute walk to the City Express lift and a 1 minute walk from the centre of town. Would love to come back here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Hotel Gibraltar; City: Gibraltar; Review: First impressions were very good, nicely re-decorated hotel with a modern twist on the historic hotel. We had a 4th floor room, balcony and sea view, fantastic. Great views of the bay area and even better on a clear day. You get the full effect of the sun well into the evening and you are able to watch the sunset. The pool is just across the road which may sound strange but it's not an issue, it has a good bar and does snacks and meals if necessary. It's sea water pool which was different, the facilities around the pool could do with more servicing i.e toilets regularly but otherwise a nice area with lots of sun after about 10am well into the evening. Prices weren't too expensive in the hotel for drinks, we found the hotel to be quite empty for some reason, unsure if it is a seasonal thing but didn't seem busy at all. It's based on a hill so be prepared for walking at least 15-20 minutes to get to into town, 10 minutes to the marina and about 25-30 to get to the ocean village if you're walking. About £10 each way to get to/from the airport in a taxi. Considering it seems out the out way, the hotel is quite accessible to most places. Worth a look over the Sunborn Hotel. The only things missing were small things like hotel information packs in the rooms, you had to find out a lot of stuff by asking, unless this was just our room missing that info. Wifi throughout and by the pool for free.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grandior Hotel Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: We used this hotel for a 3 night stay last week and I was thoroughly impressed with it, rooms were nicely decorated as expected and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very nice, albeit very busy, but never the less very good. You can get the tram right outside the hotel to get around Prague or purely walk. The beer spa was a great experience, well worth a look if you're looking for something a little different. I would definitely revisit and use this hotel again if coming back to Prague.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel One Edinburgh Royal; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: After trawling the hotel pages to find a reasonably priced hotel in the centre of Edinburgh or certainly near the main attractions, this hotel popped up and I was surprised at how cheap it was for the location. On arrival I was not disappointed. Right near the main places and the castle within 5-10 mins walk. Nice, modern and clean hotel. Would definitely use this hotel again to stay in Edinburgh. I stayed over the weekend which made the price very attractive and certainly the cheapest I could find for the standard of the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landhaus Roscher; City: Mayrhofen Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: Booked this hotel for a skiing holiday, literally 5 minutes walk to the Penken ski lift and main high street. Quiet location with great views and booked B&B. Was made very welcome on arrival and throughout our stay. Basement ski & boot storage with boot dryers and complimentary WIFI.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Offers a shuttle service to the airport if you are looking to stay prior to a flight. It's a massive hotel and does get busy as it's also a conference centre. Adequate gym and has a nice pool/jacuzzi on site. Rooms are nice however as it's a busy hotel it can get noisy at night subject to the functions going on around and in the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Cardiff North M4 Jct 32; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: Situated just off the M4, it's about a 10-15 minute drive/taxi into Cardiff City Centre. Not much in the close vicinity however there is a pub about a 10 minute walk for something a bit more local. Stayed here as part of a stag party, staff were helpful and the breakfast was nice. Pleasant stay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Banbury Wroxton House Hotel; City: Banbury Oxfordshire England; Review: Stayed here for a wedding on my own, was very clean and tidy and had a good nights sleep. Quirky looking place and a good amount of parking in a nice location. Room was very nice, no air conditioning sadly but still a pleasant stay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel le Tremplin; City: Morzine Portes du Soleil Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights and wasn't disappointed. Had originally a room that faced over the town, it was small and compact but did exactly what we wanted for a short stay. Toilet and shower within the room but on the small side. We were changed the next day due to maintenance which wasn't a problem and given a much bigger room with an ensuite. All our belongings were moved by the staff which was a lovey touch and wasn't an issue at all. Breakfast could've been a little better but again was fine for the short stay. A well equipped bar outside ideal for good weather and the ski season. The Pleney ski lift is literally a stones throw from the hotel which is great. The staff were very friendly and attentive along with being very helpful throughout the stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Basil; City: Tsilivi Zakynthos Ionian Islands; Review: Spent 4 nights here and its approximately 15 by taxi from the airport which is about €20. We had a room on the 3rd floor facing the pool and had a small kitchen (no cooking facilities which wasn't a problem). Good air conditioning and all the usual amenities. The only thing I would say is that the mattresses are rather hard and the pillows are too but the staff easily and quickly gave us softer pillows. The pool area is very nice, the bar is well stocked and not expensive and a great host of a barman. Most places are within walking distance and many restaurants and bars in the vicinity. Seems to be very geared up for Brits. A very pleasant stay here and well priced. The staff are always willing to help and very friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Callaghan Eliott Hotel; City: Gibraltar; Review: Recently stayed here for 2 nights over the MTV Gibraltar Calling music festival, was a comfortable hotel and the room was large and sufficient for what we needed. The whole hotel is having renovations going on currently. The outside of the hotel is currently covered in scaffolding and there are works going on internally aswell which were rather loud at times but thankfully wasn't in much of the day. We were in one of the older rooms on floor 4 which I'm guessing will eventually be renovated but did the job with good amenities. Just a shame our room wasn't cleaned once and not much was done about it or staff seemed too bothered about. Regardless of this the hotel is positioned close to most things and is within walking distance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: You literally walk out of the corridor and you’re in the north terminal. Ideal for EasyJet or any other airlines that operate out of the north terminal. Convenient and comfy for the night before. Easily accessible by the airport shuttle to access the south terminal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edelweiss; City: Mayrhofen Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: The hotel is approximately a 5 minute walk give or take from the Penken lift. There is a ski/boot room downstairs and the rooms are spacious and perfect for a ski holiday. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the hotel as a whole is very nice. 2 bars within the hotel and the food is very good and not outrageously priced. Breakfast is typical continental, cereals and the other usual bits and pieces. If possible try and keep your ski gear at a depot closer to the lifts to make life easier in the mornings. Will be looking to return here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Farmhouse at Redcoats; City: Hitchin Hertfordshire England; Review: First time to Redcoats for food and wasn’t disappointed. The menu was great and very attentive staff throughout. The bar is well stocked and the drinks lists are extensive. We sat in the conservatory and luckily with the weather it was an amazing lunch. We’re looking forward to having our wedding at Redcoats next year in the newly converted barn and can’t wait for it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airport Hotel Budapest; City: Vecses Pest County Central Hungary; Review: Convenient location - 5 minute transfer from the airport terminal. The shuttle bus service is fantastic and very helpful for around the hotel area. There’s not a lot in terms of things to do near the hotel, there’s a large shopping complex which is about a 10 minute walk from the hotel which includes food and a large Tesco’s. The note can be very noisy as there seems to be a lot of conferences which can start early in the morning. I was on the ground floor and frequently woken up. The hotel was clean and the bar/food was nice but slightly on the expensive side.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budapest Citysouth Hotel; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: A short 10 minute drive from the airport. Staff were very helpful and attentive for my short stay. The rooms have all the usual bits and pieces typical of an Ibis. Clean and tidy and the food was nice from the bar. Breakfast was included and typical continental food and some hot dishes too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Sofia Airport; City: Sofia Sofia Region; Review: Stayed here recently - I walked from the airport terminal to the hotel and took around 10 minutes to save you any taxis. The hotel does have a very good shuttle service that can take you to most places within a certain distance (expect to tip the drivers...). The room was rather basic and did the job, sadly the surroundings of the hotel don’t leave you with a great view at all, and wasn’t much within the vicinity of the hotel to do or go. For a short stay before a flight ideal and the breakfast wasn’t too bad and was included.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Airport; City: Gdansk Pomerania Province Northern Poland; Review: I had a long stay here with work and was a nice hotel throughout my stay. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, my room was nice and always clean and maintained. There is a small gym on the ground floor with the basic machines and gym equipment to use. The hotel is literally a 1 minute walk from the terminal doors so ideal for nights before flights etc. I used Uber’s a lot to get into town and worked out to be roughly 30 zloti and about 20 minutes to Gdańsk town and 25 to Sobot. A very nice stay here 👍🏼 - there’s not much to do within the airport area so worth exploring with Uber or public transport; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Budapest Center; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: This hotel is relatively well situated, approximately a 25 minute walk to the centre or to the Danube river and about 20 minutes drive from the airport. Taxis are about £20 from the airport to this hotel roughly. There are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby but better to go into the centre for more choice. The rooms are quirky with old skool computer game design along with the rest of the hotel. Staff were friendly and a standard breakfast is offered. Have to admit the bed was rather comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Vague de Saint Paul; City: St Paul de Vence French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote; Review: Had one night staying here and the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout. The hotel is quite modern themed and the rooms were clean and fresh. Spacious room with modern amenities and was a very comfortable stay. Approximately a 20-25 minute drive from the airport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunborn Gibraltar; City: Gibraltar; Review: First time staying here and wasn’t disappointed! Staff were exceptionally helpful, welcoming and polite - couldn’t do enough for you. Our room had a marina/runway view and was lovely and quiet. The room was luxurious and comfortable with all the plush amenities and fittings. Had 2 great sleeps in our room. Dined in the Barbary restaurant for the Sunday buffet and it was very nice. Well worth going even for just a buffet Sunday roast. Used the spa and booked in advance of our stay and the treatment and staff were amazing. Can honestly say this is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Marble Arch; City: London England; Review: Pleasant stay, nice clean hotel and within walking distance of many places to visit and see. Good transport connections nearby and had a nice stay here. Breakfast was very nice and included in our stay. Front of house staff very nice and attentive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bor; City: Borovets Sofia Region; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights, rooms basic but very functional. Clean hotel throughout and excellent value for money. Staff friendly and helpful and it’s approximately 1hr 30 mins from Sofia Airport. The slopes or centre where the lifts are approximately a 2 minute cab journey which costs 10 Levs or approximately a 10-15 minute walk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Royal Doulton Bulldogs Figurine, Jack DD 007; Brand: Royal Doulton; Review: Is everything I expected. I already own several Royal Doulton pieces. Price was great and shipping was very timely. I have it sitting on my desk at work, but the only problem I have is deciding to have face away from me or looking at me. M had the same dilemma!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nextep Plastic Bag Holder and Dispenser, Styles Vary; Brand: NEXTEP INC.; Review: The item is exactly what I expected and works just as I wanted it to. But I was extremely disappointed that the pattern that I received was not the one pictured. The one that is pictured with this review request was the one I wanted and was not the pattern I received.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xodus Innovations FPC1220P LED Christmas Window Candle with Light Sensor, Pewter Base, Orange Flame; Brand: Xodus Innovations; Review: Was very impressed. Does exactly what we were looking for. Was even more impressed with the "flickering" candle effect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuhn Rikon 4-Inch Classic Snips, Mini, Red; Brand: Kuhn Rikon; Review: Very handy for both kitchen, around the house, and in the garden. Hvae bought multiple pairs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bartelli Soft Edge Automatic Electric Can Opener - Red Battery Powered; Brand: Bartelli; Review: Other than the fact that I have to press the button to stop when it's done, this works great. Better even than old One Touch opener I am replacing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handy Can Opener Automatic One Touch Electric Can Opener - 2 Pack, Assorted Color; Brand: Handy; Review: Worked much better than a more expensive model that I also bought from Amazon. That model began with a "B"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Solutions Spinning Remote Control Organizer with Picture Frames; Brand: EB Brands; Review: Tacky, schlocky and flimsy. Poor construction, but is serves a purpose. Would not really recommend but couldn't find anything else in the price range to hold all my remotes in one place.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Baker's Secret 1109831 Pastry Blender; Brand: Baker's Secret; Review: Works as expected. This utensil was recommenced as a kitchen essential by Martha Stewart. Could not find a suitable one locally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ChefLand Squeeze Bottles with Cap, 22-Ounce, Clear, 2-Pack; Brand: ChefLand; Review: Exactly what I was looking for. Great to store sauces and concoctions that I have made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pandaing Battery Operated Candles Set of 5 Pillar Realistic Moving Flame Real Wax Flameless Flickering LED Candles with Remote Control; Brand: Pandaing; Review: Wife really loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Coffee 74265.02 Harpwell 2 Quart Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, Silver; Brand: Gibson; Review: Looks great and fits in with the kitchen decor. works fine also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hosley Set of 4 Glass Diffuser Bottles - 4" High. Premium Heavy Quality. Ideal for Use with Essential; Brand: Hosley; Review: Love the look of these bottles and the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hosley's Bulk Buy, Set of 108 Rattan Diffuser Reeds 7". Ideal Gift and for Use with Hosley Diffuser Glass; Brand: Hosley; Review: Nice difusser sticks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectrum Diversified Ashley Spoon Rest, Bronze; Brand: Spectrum Diversified; Review: Not quite like the old one I had where the bowl broke. It had bigger bowl and was taller so it held more utensils that I used while cooking. this one will do for now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Road to Grace: The Third Journal in the Walk Series: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Paul Evans Page; Review: As a hospice nurse working with grief and loss, I find The Walk series as a touching resource to recommend to bereft family members. I think each discovery made my Alan, helps us all deal with the tragedies of life. Uplifting, morally sound, and heartfelt. I have loved the whole series thus far. Can't wait for the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Weverka Page; Review: Way too basic. Give me credit for being able to use a mouse.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lincoln Hypothesis: A Modern-day Abolitionist investigates the possible Connection between Joseph Smith, the Book of; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Ballard Page; Review: Not as strong as Washington Hypothesis but still a great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Washington Hypothesis: A Modern-day Investigator Explores the Possible Connection Between the American Covenant, Latter-day Temples, and George Washington; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Ballard Page; Review: Fantastic. A great read. Should be a required read for all history students. Bill o' Reilly might take a lesson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teach yourself visually MacBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Hart-Davis Page; Review: Sort of disappointed. I felt it should have had more exercises or helps for basics like word processing and emails. Through I am a MAC user for many years my new macbook had some quirks in the set up that I couldn't find answers to in this manual. For example, auto capitalization for the first word in a new sentence was not found and if it was present, the index was woefully lacking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Mobil 1 M1-102 / M1-102A Extended Performance Oil Filter; Brand: Mobil 1; Review: Unfortunately, the seller sent me the wrong sized filter for my vehicle. Thankfully, I traded it to my mechanic for the right one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Volkswagen VW Cargo Organizer Blocks Set of 4; Brand: Volkswagen; Review: Absolutely outstanding methodology employed by Volkswagen to control cargo from rolling around the trunk/hatch area of their vehicles. ALL OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS should take not of this ingenious product! And, for the icing on the cake, Amazon offers this at about a third to a half off of what the Volkswagen Dealers are selling this for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch ICON 16A Wiper Blade, Up to 40% Longer Life - 16" (Pack of 1); Brand: Bosch; Review: THESE ARE THE BEST!!! I won't use anything else on my vehicles. I just with they would make a larger assortment of blades for rear-windows of SUVs (like my 2015 Xterra and my 2014 CRV; HINT, HINT!). They last a long time, and, DO NOT STREAK or WOBBLE or MAKE THAT OBNOXIOUS SOUND as if they're made of permanent adhesives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch ICON 18A Wiper Blade, Up to 40% Longer Life - 18" (Pack of 1); Brand: Bosch; Review: As I've reviewed before, I use this product EXCLUSIVELY! Bosch makes the best Wiper Blades around. They last, they don't streak, even when they wear down, and finally, I've NEVER had a Bosch Wiper Blade make that OBNOXIOUS SOUND as if it's made out of a Super-Adhesive... Just wish Bosch made blades that fit the rear of my SUVs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trico 12-B Exact Fit Rear Wiper Blade 12", Pack of 1; Brand: Trico; Review: Works okay, and fits well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: VXGold Fashion Men Bracelet Braided Leather Multilayer with Stainless Steel Magnetic Clasp Stripes Design Women Anklet; Brand: VXGold; Review: I bought this for my daughter when she turned one. Back then, she didn't really "get" the concept of bowling and it was just fun for her to look at the animals. As she began to speak, she learned the animal names and sounds for each of these animals and had fun identifying them over and over again. Over the course of time, this toy got lost in the shuffle and made it's way to bottom of the toy box. A few weeks back, she was talking about the fun she'd had with an outdoor bowling set over the summer at my parent's house and I remembered we have this set. I brought it out and she's been obsessed with it ever since! She asks for it almost every day now and it's great because not only does she actually bowl now, but she knows the animals, their sounds, their colors, and the numbers printed on them. So we can say, "Knock over number 3!" and she knows which one we mean, or "Knock over the orange animal" and she gets it. It's been a great way to teach her these things. Also, we live in a 3rd floor condo and this has been great since she can bowl and I don't have to worry about bothering our lovely neighbors downstairs with pins and balls crashing around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chica Plush from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout - 13 Inches; Brand: Sprout TV; Review: I ordered two Chica toys and they just arrived. My 2 year old and 4 year old are extremely happy. The only thing that is different about the toy vs. the "real" Chica is that she's missing her neck ruffle. However, that doesn't detract from the toy. Both kids immediately recognized her as Chica and were very excited. I do think that the squeaker could be easier to find (4 year old has no problem, 2 year old can't quite figure it out yet) but on the other hand, they will be able to sleep with these toys without accidentally making them squeak, so that's a plus. Overall, we've VERY happy with this rendition of Chica and I would highly recommend it for any Sproutlet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bloco Toys Combat Dragon Building Kit Toy; Brand: Bloco Toys inc.; Review: It seems our kit is missing one foam sheet so it's impossible to complete the head. I purchased this awhile back as an early Christmas gift, and unfortunately lost the receipt, so I'm just out of luck, I guess. Or rather my 6 year old is. Very disappointing and wish I never bought this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forum Novelties Child Size Animal Costume Chicken Hood and Nose Mask; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: This was a cute Halloween costume for my 8 year old and unique. We paired with with a gray sweater and sweatpants, and she got a lot of compliments. I liked that it was inexpensive and easy to put on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SCS Direct Reindeer Plush 12" Christmas Pet Stuffed Doll - Great with Your Holiday Elf; Brand: SCS Direct; Review: My six year old asked Santa for a stuffed reindeer this year and this little guy fit the bill. It's well-constructed but maintains a classic look. My older child declared that this looks like it was made at the North Pole. The reindeer's legs are somewhat weighted so that he can stand up on his own, but he's still cuddly enough to sleep with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Totally Bamboo Expandable Bamboo Trivet; Brand: Totally Bamboo; Review: Worked great under a hot pan of lasagna. Like the thickness of the trivet keeping heat from the wood of the table. I wondered if the coating on the trivet would melt from the heat, but no.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wusthof Classic 5-Inch Cook's Knife; Brand: Wsthof; Review: this is a small knife for those little cooking jobs around the kitchen. You really need a big knife for major vegetable chopping, or slicing a watermelon, but sometimes you need something bigger than a paring knife. Of course, the quality of Wusthof means this knife will outlive me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nearly Natural 1016-OR Phalaenopsis Silk Orchid Flower Arrangement; Brand: Nearly Natural; Review: Looks just like the picture. Came in a huge box so it would not be crushed. My wife and I are not the best plant gardeners so most of the indoor plants people give us wind up dead, not if but when. So having these silk flowers makes the house look homey without the maintenance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nearly Natural 1016-DP Phalaenopsis Silk Orchid Flower Arrangement, Dark Pink; Brand: Nearly Natural; Review: Looks just like the picture. Came in a huge box so it would not be crushed. My wife and I are not the best plant gardeners so most of the indoor plants people give us wind up dead, not if but when. So having these silk flowers makes the house look homey without the maintenance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braun HT600 Impressions Toaster, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: Braun; Review: I like to toast bagels, thick bread, etc, and this works great. It also has a button to push if the bread is frozen so it will stay on a little longer to thaw and toast. It will only toast one slice of an odd shaped loaf, like sourdough, since it's made to toast two square shaped slices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VaccuFlex® vacuum attachment; Brand: VaccUFlex vacuum attachment kit; Review: Had to use two or three sizes to get down to the lint but it sucked it up very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirstystone Cinnabar Coaster, Multicolor" to "Thirstystone Cinnabar Coaster, Multicolor - Natural Stone with Varying Patterns,Thirstystone,TS6" />; Brand: Thirstystone; Review: had an old set of 4 and needed more. these absorb water even better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CCS 20x14.25x25-Inch Wooden Folding Table; Brand: Essential Home; Review: perfect for keeping drinks/snacks/napkins handy near the couch in front of the flat screen. I wanted a one piece table for ease of moving around but this has a separate tray from the legs. Guess I missed that in the description.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal 14 x 25-Inch Classic Kitchen Cotton Towels, White with Blue Stripe (15 Pack); Brand: Unknown; Review: these towels absorb well. They are a little smaller than I wanted but .... Dry glass wear with no lint that I can see. Seem to dry quickly but I hang them on the oven handles so maybe that's why.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nearly Natural 1119-GR Dancing Lady Orchid Liquid Illusion Silk Flower Arrangement, Green; Brand: Nearly Natural; Review: The quality is not as good as other silk flowers I've purchased on Amazon. The stems are very thick and look like plastic with flashing still attached. The tips of the leaves are bent and will probably fall off some day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doormat Ruby Kitchen Bathroom Soft Durable Accent Rug Small Carpet Scatter Entry Mat Easy to Clean Modern Woven Hearth Mat; Brand: Well Woven; Review: got this to catch dirt, drips, and stains from in front of the couch. Matches our beige rug nicely. It will be much easier to get a new one than to endlessly clean the rug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Standard Size White Pillowcases Bulk Pack, T-200 Heavy Weight Quality, Polycotton, Set of 24; Brand: White classic; Review: Okay, kind of a glossy feel, not real cottony, but it's for the guest room so....; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Malden 4x6 8-Opening Collage Matted Picture Frame - Displays Eight 4x6 Pictures - Black; Brand: Malden; Review: It is hanging on my wall with my late sisters pictures. I LOVE IT I LOOK AT IT EVERY DAY AND WISH SHE WAS HERE. Good choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ANTONI BARCELONA Large Wine Glass - Unique Hand Painted Gifts for Women, Men, Wedding, Anniversary, Couples, Engagement (1); Brand: ANTONI BARCELONA; Review: i love it . now i am afraid to use it ha ha i plan on using it at thanksgiving. i am from the USA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BestBuy Frames Large Puzzle Style Wall Hanging Collage Picture Frame, Fits Standard 4x6 Inch Photos, 12 Opening; Brand: BestBuy Frames; Review: i will send you a pcture if you want ??? i added the pictures and i actuality receivd a lot of smiles of the memories. thanks for the product it is what it describes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PriorityChef Knife Sharpener for Straight and Serrated Knives, 2-Stage Diamond Coated Wheel System, Sharpens Dull Knives; Brand: Priority Chef; Review: It works on all my Knives. Easy to use be sure to follow the directions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Houseables Ironing Blanket, Magnetic Mat Laundry Pad, 48x85cm, Gray, Quilted, Washer Dryer Heat Resistant Pad, Iron Board Alternative Cover; Brand: Houseables; Review: Just what I was lookiing for. I have little storage space this is perfect and it works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Wagner: Tristan und Isolde; Brand: Richard Wagner; Review: I've heard many of the Tristans which reviewers have referred to, most notably Reiner's 1936 recording with Flagstad and Melchior, Furtwangler's 1952, and for modern comparison, Pappano's with Domingo, and while I'm always receptive to new interpretations, at the moment (well since 1966) this recording trumps all. How can there be anything more moving than Ludwig's call to the lovers for caution as day approaches "Habet Acht, Habet Acht !" or Windgassen's besieged lover, or for the ultimate erotic and tense (almost obscenely so) leibestod, Nilsson is superb. I agree with one of the reviewers that she can lack subtlety, and Flagstad offers more insight in Act 2, but you can't have it all, and I'll take drama and tension for my Tristan any day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live From Madison Square Garden; Brand: Steve Winwood; Review: Firstly the production is first rate, and sound beautifully balanced. Just listen to the rhythm section on Dear Mr Fantasy, the bass line is easily discernible without being too prominent. Musically this concert is enough to make a middle aged man like me cry. The musicianship is perfect. Don't listen to the detractors. If you are at all a fan of red hot white blues/soul you will love this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far Cry From Dead; Brand: Townes Van Zandt; Review: I have about 9 Townes albums, each one as cherishable as the others, and yet this one transcends because of a number of factors: 1. The character imbued in the songs, and more particularly the versions put down here. 2. The voice, contrary to customary notions it is wrecked (and it may be) perfectly inhabits the sadness and longing in the compositions (when I first heard Sanitarium Blues I thought, he sounds heavily sedated but then, when you're singing of your personal experience locked away in a sanitarium as a young person, shot full of Thorazine, it comes to you that this is pure honesty in song. 3. The arrangments are mostly fabulous, even if they were laid down after the vocals (after his death I believe, according to his biography "To Live's to Fly") If you are like me and find poignancy and redemption through this brilliant artist, you will love this album. Townes Van Zandt, the train wreck, the errant father and partner, and the beautiful spirit who touched many lives through his artistry. He was damn funny too, read the biography mentioned. 2013 postscript - since this review, I have received two more fantastic Townes recordings, both of which have become my favourites before this, Sunshine Boy and Nashville Recordings. I'm glad there is a greater recognition of the wonderful legacy left by TVZ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renegade Creation; Brand: Renegade Creation; Review: Just saw your show down here at in Sydney Australia at the Factory Theatre, Marrickville. Gary Novac looked like he was dying from the heat behind the kit, but the explosive drumming he pulled off towards the end of the set was the Rock/Blues equivalent of the burning of Valhalla at the end of Wagner's Twilight of the Gods. Which is a fitting metaphor because these guys took us all on a guitar driven journey with the most idiosyncratic jamming I've seen in years. Robben was exquisite in his guitar licks and rhythm guitar, and Landau's experimental guitar playing was a revelation. Forget all those pretenders like Vai and Satriani, these were professional musicians without histrionics, with great ideas, propulsion, subtlety when required and an ability to entertain and challenge their audience. The Bass Player was fabuluous. At one point of the night someone screamed out "Play us a Bass Solo !" and he replied "That's what I've been doing all night" which was very true. His fingers moved faster than Fats Waller, and he lay down a groove so compelling that it didn't need to co-exist with the remainder of the band. Thanks for the experience !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Explain; Brand: Joe Bonamassa; Review: Firstly, from the outset, can I say I admire both artists, but particularly Joe Bonamassa whose recent output with "Dust Bowl" and "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" have been inspired, because they have shown a mature blues guitarist near the top of his game both in songwriting and performance. I have Beth Hart's '37 days' and in spite of her Joplinesque tendencies to over-reach, she too is an artist with blues in her blood, and late night blues club huskiness. Where I digress is in this notion that they are so suited to one another. To me, Beth Hart on this album excels on tracks like "Your Heart is as Black as Night" and the ghost of Billie Holiday track "Don't Explain" which are both light jazzy torch numbers, and to be honest, she could have anyone backing her to my ears. When Bonamassa does amp up his guitars, again he might as well be in a vacuum because I aint thinking of Hart. Hart's range isn't that great. The voice is sexy in a raspy way but not that broad on emotion, to my ears. I would have liked someone like Susan Tedeschi or Ruthie Foster myself but then, they can play their own guitars. If I had seen this at my local beer garden on Sunday arvo, I would have been well pleased. As a competitive blues rock product, it underwhelms a bit. Entertaining then, but not essential.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ugly Buildings, Whores And Politicians - Greatest Hits 1998-2009; Brand: Drive-By Truckers; Review: I don't want to get up the noses of the long term trucker fans, but personally, having heard five of their albums (SROpera, Brighter Than.., The Dirty South, Go Go Boots and Live in Austin Tx)I thought this was an excellent survey, and I'll tell you why. If you've come to the DBT late, as I did two to three years ago, you would have been forgiven for thinking the band was great in patches, particularly when they rocked out. I don't mean that the Shauna Tucker stuff et al is inferior, but rather that it doesn't fit with how I want this band to be i.e a great and unpretentious rock band. Personally I like it when Mike Cooley takes the helm. This came to me most clearly while watching DBT live in Sydney when they played a 2nd set after their interesting but largely ill-fated collaboration with Booker T. When the DBT rock out, there is no better rock band on the planet, and the tracks that run consecutively on this CD from 3-6 attest to that, which is what makes this survey a good one, it emphasises what I love about DBT, great stories, great guitars and awesome accents (Hey, I'm an aussie, give me some leverage on that one). Zip City is possibly the best country rock song I've ever heard. This is a great way to get into the band.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ersatz G.B.; Brand: The Fall; Review: It's been a great year for Fall collectors with the re-issue of the fabulous "This Nation's Saving Grace" on the equally reputable Beggars Banquet label. Seems the initial reviews for Ersatz, in the U.K press at least, have been luke warm. I don't understand the ambivalence, this album is a rocket propelled art rock grungefest. Like the band "Wire", the other great restless British misanthrops, the indomitable Fall are still very much a viable art rock outfit. On this effort, Mark E Smith sounds a little more unhinged than usual, if that is possible, and I anticipate another band line-up cull, followed by months of acrimonious back chat before Smith again settles in for album number 500 with a new bunch of devotees. He rambles like an incoherent priest at times, but the nasty, snarling, bone dry wit and cutting social observations are still there. The songs are great even if the album trails off a little, like a band playing an encore they didn't really want to play. As John Peel said " they are different, they are always the same". I see no reason for Fall fans to be afraid. The end is not nigh. Ersatz means "Substituting for, and typically inferior in quality to". It's Mark E Smith's attempt to bait his detractors. Don't be one of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ersatz G.B.; Brand: The Fall; Review: It's been a great year for Fall collectors with the re-issue of the fabulous "This Nation's Saving Grace" on the equally reputable Beggars Banquet label. Seems the initial reviews for Ersatz, in the U.K press at least, have been luke warm. I don't understand the ambivalence, this album is a rocket propelled art rock grungefest. Like the band "Wire", the other great restless British misanthrops, the indomitable Fall are still very much a viable art rock outfit. On this effort, Mark E Smith sounds a little more unhinged than usual, if that is possible, and I anticipate another band line-up cull, followed by months of acrimonious back chat before Smith again settles in for album number 500 with a new bunch of devotees. He rambles like an incoherent priest at times, but the nasty, snarling, bone dry wit and cutting social observations are still there. The songs are great even if the album trails off a little, like a band playing an encore they didn't really want to play. As John Peel said " they are different, they are always the same". I see no reason for Fall fans to be afraid. The end is not nigh. Ersatz means "Substituting for, and typically inferior in quality to". It's Mark E Smith's attempt to bait his detractors. Don't be one of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rank; Brand: The Smiths; Review: I was reading the reviews from previous issues of "Rank" and decided to buy this one, stickered as "remastered by Johnny Marr" from the Box Set. Marr of course is among the greatest of Gen X indie guitarists, and one assumes he would not purposefully preside over a shoddy remastering of his best work. I grew up with The Smiths, own all the studio albums including Morrissey's solo ones, and in particular I draw attention to the hugely underrated "Beethoven was Deaf" live album recorded in Paris in 1992 by Morrissey, where he sounds invigorated and emboldened by the rock music attack of 'Your Arsenal'. I'm not sure why fans are so keen on this live album. It would be great to have a Smiths live album proper which even approaches Morrissey's Live at Earls Court, let alone Beethoven was Deaf. Hatful of Hollow has the Peel Sessions, which are live in studio which is great but hasn't the atmosphere of a live audience concert. Morrissey's antipathy towards his band members may be in evidence here. Sounds to me like implosion time. Morrissey vocals are lacklustre, as is the production, and the remastering has somehow dampened the sound as I recall it from an LP I once had (and now I remember why I discarded it). Of course the songs are unimpeachable, hence I could never resort to less than three stars, but really its sad that the best Smiths live is actually just Morrissey holding the candle in his solo concerts, particularly when Marr was really the chief driving force behind the band.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Live From Austin, Tx; Brand: Susan Tedeschi; Review: First up, this is a great package with the DVD included. The Austin Tx productions have been consistently high quality with some notables being Drive By Truckers, Merle Haggard, Son Volt and Lucinda Williams. This is another and while it can be said that Tedeschi has continued to mature as an artist in the 9 years since this recording, and has honed her art and cultivated a sound which shows more of an individual voice, this performance is more than merely of historic interest. Tedeschi has one of the purest blues and soul voices of the Gen X field, with impressive expression and range, and an ability to excite when she belts it out. She doesn't over-emote or get hysterical despite having an obvious grounding in gospel and soul, and she can add insights to the works of others. This latter ability has been even more evident in recent times. Perhaps it is difficult to pinpoint her preferred genre, particularly these days, with her work with hubby, Derek Trucks showing a facility for gospel, soul, blues, rock and country but nonetheless this is probably a reflection of her professional interests as a musician rather than any commercial imperative. It's a bit of a music co-op, the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Here, we find Tedeschi's voice young and raw, passionate and searching. If at times the songs don't reach the high standards she consistently reaches these days, it's still interesting to hear the development.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Late Great Townes Van Zandt; Brand: Townes Van Zandt; Review: The reissue of the album may seem like an extravagance to those who have been able to purchase couplings of this recording with "High Low and In Between", but record companies are always finding some new way to flog a product. Cramming CDs full of back catalogue however can, in some instances, detract from the beauty of a distinct recording. This is the fan's reissue, annotated by Colin Escott with historical context. The Late Great Townes Van Zandt may by its title have intended to be ironic in its day, but the sentiment has nonetheless been realised much more conventionally. He really is the late and the great TVZ. Some artists are of their time, and some are timeless. In the way that a great fireside singalong can be a wonderful and life affirming experience, so can putting on this album. It really is that great, as is High Low and In Between. I don't find the orchestral arrangements as obstrusive as those on Our Mother the Mountain. In fact on the track "Snow Don't Fall" it is at least arguable that the arrangement augments the drama in the text. Not sure about the comment made about sound quality I've read in another review. Sounds perfect to me in the 2013 re-issue. Matter of opinion I guess.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Purina Friskies Party Mix Original Crunch Cat Treats; Brand: Purina Friskies; Review: Friskies Party Mix Cat treats Original is a great treat for my grown cat. This is what I do, I only shake it to get m cat to come to me, and then I only give him 10 at a time. But the reason I do this in routine is because I live where if there is a fire in our place, I can get him to me fast, to get him out of the house. My cat begs for more all the time, but I won't give him any so that I can train him to come when I really NEED him! It works!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Magasin Collapsible Cat Tunnel Toys (2-Pack); Brand: Pet Magasin; Review: Collapsible Cat Tunnel Toy, I am doing a free review for a free product. I love my cat, so this is an adorable add on to his play toys. The ball has a bell which he loves to play with. He loves to play and crawl inside them both. They are light and scratch proof, made very well in it's structure. 2015 Jackie Paulson; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oster Animal Care Comb & Protect Flea Comb for Cats; Brand: Oster Animal Care; Review: Oster Animal Care Comb & Protect Flea Comb...works great on my big cat and tiny ones, and it's gentle and when they did have fleas I would be able to see them and rid of them easy. I have been to a Vet and now groom my cats and use "revolution" to keep the fleas away each month. Love it for my tiny hands too. 2015 Jackie Paulson; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Glimpse; Author: Visit Amazon's Stacey Wallace Benefiel Page; Review: Congratulations to Stacey Wallace Benefiel for composing such a skillfully written young adult novel. Glimpse is both creative and fresh. Although its subject matter leans definitely towards the paranormal, there is not a single vampire in sight, nor a skerrick of teen angst. Primarily, it is a story about first love, friendship and family, and these themes are explored with empathy and humour. From the novel's synopsis you can gather that the female protagonist, Zellie Wells, has a special gift, and how she deals with the repercussions of this forms the basis of a mostly well-paced plot. The novel's orientation and rising events are described well, allowing the reader to settle into the story and immediately begin connecting with the characters. I found the events leading to the novel's resolution somewhat pat when describing the responses of the adult characters, but the focus on Zellie and Avery's relationship remained true, along with that of the friendship between Zellie and Claire. The strength of this novel, however, lies in its characterisation and use of voice. Benefiel has created likeable and credible teens whose dialogue was completely believable. Even as a tired 40-something, I still smiled at the description of Zellie and Avery's attraction to each other. This novel would be best suited to readers aged 15 and over. It might also be an idea for parents to read first, as the physical aspects of Zellie's and Avery's relationship is described, although there is nothing particularly explicit. Glimpse is independently published. There are some minor formatting and occasional grammatical issues (at least on my e-reader) but these did not distract from an otherwise excellent read. I'm looking forward to the author's next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 1-2-3 Money Plan: The Three Most Important Steps to Saving and Spending Smart; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory Karp Page; Review: The 1-2-3 Money Plan: The Three Most Important Steps to Saving and Spending Smart [Kindle Edition] is a practical guide to better managing your finances. It is clearly written with a detailed table of contents and index that allows you to click to relevant sections quickly. This book is targeted at Mr and Ms Everyperson and therefore its content is expressed clearly and simply, and covers everyday financial matters from banking, bill-paying, grocery-buying, insurance, choosing a telecommunications provider and using coupons, to name only a few of the topics covered. Some may argue that Karp's work is too simple, but I found it contained numerous practical suggestions for how to save money from regular expenditure and how to spend more effectively. In The 1-2-3 Money Plan: The Three Most Important Steps to Saving and Spending Smart [Kindle Edition] Karp writes there are few times he would suggest spending money to make money. I would suggest reading this book might be one of those few times. By just trying one of its many suggestions, the cost of the purchase will be easily reimbursed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queen Victoria (H B J MODERN CLASSIC); Author: Visit Amazon's Lytton Strachey Page; Review: Giles Lytton Strachey was an early 20th century writer and biographer who developed a reputation for writing biographies that dealt with individuals as people, rather than the events they were associated with. His 1921 biography of the British monarch, Queen Victoria, is a highly readable insight into this long-reigning queen. Many public domain books can be slow to read, with language that is sometimes archaic when compared to contemporary writing. This is not the case with Strachey's work. Not only does it thoroughly cover Victoria's life from childhood to death, but it is an engaging read that explores Victoria's relationships, both personal and professional. I particularly liked reading of the love between Victoria and her husband, Albert, much of which is detailed in Victoria's journals and letters. I also enjoyed Strachey's turn of phrase and his ability to create such effective word-pictures of this fascinating monarch and her life. If you have any interest in history or curiosity about British monarchs I think you will enjoy this book. I certainly did - far more than I expected to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reunion; Author: Visit Amazon's J.L. Penn Page; Review: Ever wondered what happened to past boyfriends or crushes from high school? Reunion, by J.L. Penn, takes this as its starting point when its protagonist, 30-something Jessica Stratford, begins using Facebook and makes contact with a former high school crush, David. Reunion is an enjoyable, light read. Its plot is appropriately paced and its characters are consistent. Readers of a similar age and life-stage will likely find much to relate to and smile about. Although typical of the chick-lit genre, Reunion also raises more serious ideas concerning married love, fidelity and finding a balance between appreciation of what you have and what you could have. This isn't a genre I am normally drawn to but I enjoyed Reunion and it was perfect rainy-day Sunday reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for the World to End; Author: Nicole Hunter; Review: Hunter writes with lyrical precision when describing human experiences and emotions such as loneliness, social facades and dysfunctional family pasts. Her talent in using imagery and other language devices is the strength that underpins 'Waiting for the World to End'. For the first half of this novel, which best fits into the literary fiction genre, I was constantly pausing to highlight examples of evocative language and to reflect on their use. 'Waiting for the World to End' features many examples of language minimalism - where a few simple words say a lot, and Hunter is obviously observant of social interactions and people's emotional responses. However, the second half of the novel (or perhaps the last third) was slightly unsatisfactory for me. There were times when the protagonist, Tom, is downright annoying and a week later, as I think about the novel, I don't feel any connection with him - sometimes a sign that the characterisation has not been developed sufficiently for me as the reader. In addition, it's not clear what themes are meant to be the focus in this work; is it loneliness, or going after your dreams, or simply appreciating what's in front of you? I suspect that even with the minor flaws relating to plot and character - and that is only my subjective opinion - that book clubs might gain a lot from analysing this novel closely as they discuss these issues. I'm pleased I had the opportunity to read 'Waiting for the World to End'. It is well deserving of the recognition it has gained and I look forward to reading more by this talented writer. Note: After Googling this author I discovered there is a reading guide on her website for interested readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostile Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Forster Page; Review: A tightly woven plot, strong characterization and a dramatic storyline combine to make `Hostile Witness', by Rebecca Forster, a compelling, exciting read. Other reviewers have commented on this title's page-turning qualities. This was one novel that not only did I lose sleep for, but it accompanied me to the supermarket, car repairer and was propped on the kitchen bench while I supervised dinner preparation. Its plot was well paced and did not get bogged down with unnecessary waffle, unlike other novels I have read where it's not the end of the world if you skip a page or chapter or two. It's always tempting to compare one author with another based on similar central characters, setting or plot. An obvious comparison might be made between legal drama heavyweight, John Grisham, and Forster. Both certainly feature lawyers as central characters and legal dilemmas as a source of conflict in their plots. However, as much as I have enjoyed the novels by Grisham that I have read (and I certainly haven't read them all), I found Forster's first work in the `Witness' series had a stronger focus on characterization. `Hostile Witness (The Witness Series)' featured strong, very human female characters, whose actions and motivations were gradually revealed to the reader through each of the character's own perspective. This allowed for reader empathy to be developed, particularly for the characters of Josie and Hannah, but also the less-likeable character of Hannah's mother, Linda. However, that's not to say the supporting male characters are reduced to two-dimensional stereotypes, as less capable writers have a tendency to do with minor characters. For example, characters such as the prosecutor, Rudy Klein, are portrayed with some complexity - enough supporting detail about him is provided so we, as readers, understand his mental battle between his professional role and his moral and emotional uncertainty when it comes to prosecuting an obviously damaged minor. Indeed, this is probably one of the novel's primary strengths: Forster has taken the complex and often socially taboo subjects of mental illness and domestic violence and treated them with a clear eye, compassion and understanding. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and recommend it highly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Witness (Signet Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Forster Page; Review: Los Angeles author, Rebecca Forster, has created yet another well-crafted legal thriller in `Silent Witness - (The Witness Series). This title is the second of three in The Witness Series. Protagonist, Josie Baylor-Bates is still living at beachside Hermosa Beach and is now guardian to troubled teen, Hannah Sheraton, introduced to readers in the series' first title: Hostile Witness. Hannah's presence is creating tension in the relationship between Archer and Josie when the novel opens, but this issue fades in significance when Archer is charged with the murder of his step-son and Josie steps in to defend him. What's interesting about `Silent Witness' is how Forster balances the telling of a typical legal drama with an exploration of the emotional vulnerabilities of the story's main characters, Josie and Archer. The character of Hannah takes a necessary backseat in this title and at first, I wasn't comfortable with that - I wanted her to have a more significant role after getting to know her so well in Forster's `Hostile'. But, by the time I finished the novel I felt the author had portrayed the relationship between Josie and Hannah realistically, given the circumstances of the storyline. Like `Hostile Witness', there are some interesting minor characters in this novel. For example, the character of plaintiffs' attorney, Jude Getts, is believable and created with appropriate depth to act as a foil to that of the character of Archer, allowing Forster (and her readers) to explore the stress of Archer's imprisonment on his and Josie's relationship. Overall, the plot of this novel is well constructed. The orientation quickly draws readers in and events lead logically to an unexpected conclusion. However, I felt the ending came too quickly, even though the denouement is fully explained. There were also occasional formatting issues, but these did not detract from an otherwise highly enjoyable read. Well worth downloading if you enjoy character-driven dramas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abigail Affair eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's T. J. Frost Page; Review: If you enjoy well-paced adventures, tales of amateur sleuths making good and have a soft spot for British characters and humor, then `The Abigail Affair' by British author, Timothy Frost, is sure to appeal. `The Abigail Affair', Frost's second novel since ditching a successful career as an advertising copywriter, has a lot going for it. Its plot has been well structured, with an exciting prologue and an adventure-genre suitable ending. Frost uses appropriate descriptive detail and tension-creating foreshadowing to keep readers interested from chapter to chapter. Protagonist, Toby Robinson, becomes involved with high-seas espionage after he applies for a job as a deckhand on a Russian oligarch's luxury yacht. Through the use of internal dialogue, colloquial language and humor, Frost has created a likeable and everyday-casual anti-hero, who deals with all sorts of calamities with wit, charm and admirable gumption. As you'd expect from an adventure/thriller, particularly those featuring amateur sleuths, spies or heroes, there are times in this novel when it is necessary to suspend belief. However, there are no major loose ends or details that Frost does not return to. It's an oft-used phrase `I could see this book as a movie', but it's a statement I don't make flippantly. This novel is visual and exciting and I would like to see it transferred to the Big Screen, preferably by a British director, or one sensitive to the charm-value of irony, used so well in British literature and film. Does Toby save the day and the world from disaster?? Does he win the beautiful girl?? Read `The Abigail Affair' to find out. It will be time well spent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guns Will Keep Us Together (Greatest Hits Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Langtry Page; Review: An assassin with a conscience...A grandma who wields an Uzi ...A family who kills together, stays together.... What's not to like in this black comedy by Leslie Langtry? `Guns will keep us Together' is a fun, fast read that surprisingly is quite charming as well. At its heart, this story has appealing characters in Dakota Bombay and his family: "the first name in assassination since 2000 BCE". While you will smile at the ridiculous scenarios Dakota finds himself having to face, you will also enjoy this novel's themes of the value of family, finding true love and appreciating good friends. One that I would not have thought of downloading if it had not been offered for free, but I will now be keeping an eye out for other works by this author. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holt McDougal Library, High School with Connections: Individual Reader Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas; Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL; Review: `Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself', by Harriet Ann Jacobs, is a compelling read that provided me with a better understanding of the female slave experience in 19th century America. Written under the pseudonym of Linda Brent, this narrative detailed the story of Jacobs from her childhood in the South, to her eventual escape to New York and reconciliation with her children. Jacobs writes in a strong, clear voice from both a feminist and slave perspective. Her narrative is completely accessible for 21st century readers. In fact, the simplicity of Jacobs' statements adds to the poignancy and power of what she has say. Her descriptions of the sufferings of slaves, particularly female slaves, are both observant and astute. In addition, she displays an ironic sense of humor that aids the readability of this story. For example: "Mrs Flint, like many southern women, was totally deficient in energy. She had not strength to superintend her household affairs; but her nerves were so strong, that she could sit in her easy chair and see a woman whipped, till the blood trickled from every stroke of the lash." And: "Hot weather brings out snakes and slaveholders, and I like one class of the venomous creatures as little as I do the other." `Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is scathing of the worst examples of slavery and religious hypocrisy, but Jacobs also acknowledges the best as well, adding to the credibility of her narrative. Powerful, educational and eloquent. If you have not read this narrative before, and even if you have as a student, read this again. Well worthwhile and five stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile: Coffey's Hands; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I am not a new reader of Stephen King's novels, but I am a new appreciator of the literary qualities of his non-horror titles, such as The Green Mile. While there is a paranormal aspect to this novel (previously published in serial form), what appealed to me most was King's authentic use of voice and register for the Depression-era setting, his strong characterisation, and his handling of the moral and ethical questions involved in the implementation of the death penalty. The Green Mile does not bound ahead in exciting plot leaps, but as a reader, I was drawn into the world of the 'Green Mile', its warders and inmates because of its strengths, that to me, carried far more weight than action-related plot developments. 'The Green Mile' is the euphemistic term for the block of Cold Mountain Penitentiary where inmates awaited their final DOE (date of execution) in the seat of 'Old Sparky' or Big Juicy'. In the second paragraph of the novel, the narrator, Paul Edgecombe, the warden in charge says: "The inmates made jokes about the chair, the way people always make jokes about things that frighten them but can't be gotten away from..." Throughout the novel, there were numerous occasions when King would succinctly, and very accurately, describe human responses, such as the example cited above, and this was one of the literary qualities that kept me turning the pages, and ensured this novel will be a 'keeper' - not just on my bookshelf (my Kindle shelf, in this case), but in my memories of 'good reads that stay with me'. I also really enjoyed the complexities of the characters, sharing with them the humour, the harshness and vulnerabilities of their situations. I liked King's use of descriptive language, the effectiveness of first-person voice and how it lent an oral history-feel to Edgecombe's recount of events. If you have read other King novels, that are unashamedly placed within the horror/paranormal genres, and these did not appeal to you, don't be put off trying The Green Mile. This is a story of memorable characters, and difficult questions, with only a little of the paranormal thrown in for good measure. In short, a 4 1/2 star literary-quality read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ludlum Page; Review: The Bourne Identity, by Robert Ludlum, was one of my longtime-wishlisted, finally-a-bargain-price read on my Kindle when I purchased it, and I really, really wanted to like it. But, I found it slow and tedious, and a struggle to finish. Maybe I wasn't in the right mood for reading it? Maybe I was expecting more Matt Damon? I'm not sure. But this was one book I'd rate only 'okay', and not as enjoyable as the movie was, for me. In the movie, I really liked how Damon created a vulnerable, yet necessarily strong character, which I kind of got in the book, just not as clearly. For the zillions of Ludlum fans, sorry... this one just wasn't my cup of tea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth Street; Author: Visit Amazon's Laurie Fabiano Page; Review: Elizabeth Street was historical fiction of the highest quality. I was easily engrossed by the storyline and its characters, and was sorry to finish this novel. If you enjoy well-crafted, credibly-researched historical fiction, then try Elizabeth Street, by Laurie Fabiano. Four stars+; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarpetta (A Scarpetta Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Cornwell Page; Review: Ugh! It seems like the many negative reviews were right. The Scarpetta Factor is NOT one of Cornwell's best. It is disjointed and convoluted, and the story lacked any fluency, nor creativity. As a longtime reader of Cornwell's work, and a (once) fan of Scarpetta, The Scarpetta Factor failed to make me feel any sense of connection with the characters - with the exception, possibly, of Marino, Scarpetta's policeman sidekick. Sadly, Scarpetta came across as indecisive and wishy-washy, Benton even more distant and reserved than previous novels, and Lucy - well, she is truly maturing (not) into a character that lacks any credibility, and one who it is impossible to feel any empathy towards. By the end I was relieved to be finished and disappointed that the novel did not meet the previous high standards I'd come to expect from Cornwell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Rushed; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Harmon Page; Review: It was ok but not for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Again; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracy Cooper-Posey Page; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Secret: A New Adult Romance Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Pine Page; Review: Not very good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nora Roberts Land (Dare Valley); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Miles Page; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Only Been You; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Marie Rogers Page; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Luck (a Serendipity novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Brinda Berry Page; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Believe - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Patti Roberts Page; Review: I thought the book was exceptional, very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Between (A Katie Parker Production) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny B. Jones Page; Review: wonderful reading. Liked it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Moore (Needing Moore Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Julie A. Richman Page; Review: Did't care for this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bedding The Wrong Brother (Bedding The Bachelors); Author: Visit Amazon's Virna DePaul Page; Review: It was ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Heart for the Asking; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Mondello Page; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Married a Billionaire (Contemporary Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Marchande Page; Review: Not realy the kind I like; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Surrender (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Anne Page; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter's End; Author: Visit Amazon's Clarissa Cartharn Page; Review: SO/SO; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baggage Claim: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Tru Page; Review: Very good also worth your time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jenna's Cowboy: A Novel (The Callahans of Texas) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Gillenwater Page; Review: I liked this one very much, worth your time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Teacher's Billionaire: The Sherbrookes of Newport Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Tetreault Page; Review: Also very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Look of Love (The Sullivans); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Andre Page; Review: It was ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hostile Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Forster Page; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ash; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Brant Page; Review: Reealy gorry; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's S. K. Epperson Page; Review: Good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Passage: A Novel (Southern Crimes) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Harris Page; Review: Very good and very well, a great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Long Lost: A Charlotte Hayes Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's S.S. Lange Page; Review: It was ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DEAD WRONG a gripping detective thriller full of suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen H. Durrant Page; Review: It was gory, lots of blood. cutting the victims into pieces while they still alive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Primer of Ecology; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas J. Gotelli Page; Review: This book is a must for people starting to study ecology. It's short, very well written and clear, concise, not oversimplifying, and it's very nice to read. It has real life examples too. It's true it doesn't go very deep, but it gives you the perfect fundation to go deeper after it, reading Begon for example, which is a good book but gives for granted a lot of concepts. Anyone can read this book, because it starts fron absolut zero, which is the very best of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Measuring Behaviour: An Introductory Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Martin Page; Review: I really like this book, its well written and concise, but it very short and too expensive for what you get. I have no other books like this so I don't know if it worth a buy anyway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Letters to a Young Scientist; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward O. Wilson Page; Review: Every science student and proffesional should read this. It's short but inspiring. I'm going to buy more copies to give as gifts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danza de dragones / Dance of Dragons: Cancion De Hielo Y Fuego V (Spanish Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: The book by Martin is awesome. Aside from that, this edition is cheap, and I was expecting that, but the book is thick and if you open it too much to read, some folded pages come off. It doesnt happen very often, so far 2 times in a third of the book. And for the price of the book, I'm fine with it. Not a collector version of the book, If you are looking for something with more quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slaughterhouse Five; Author: Visit Amazon's Kurt Vonnegut Page; Review: This book was suggested by a friend. I am so glad she did! I started reading it and could not put it down, it is so different from everything else I have ever read. It's funny, smart, sarcastic, and sometimes very dark. It makes interesting commentaries on society today and how it could turn out in a million years (altough unlikely!). If you appreciate fiction, science, anthropology, sociology, and some dark humor, you will probably like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Song of Achilles: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Madeline Miller Page; Review: The story itself is brilliantly told, surprising and exciting, even while being as obviously inevitable as an avalanche. The language is exquisite, the descriptions unexpected and yet so smooth, so beautifully exquisite. The characters are well-drawn, real and alive and yet definitely foreign to us. I loved how Miller took the myths at their words and had gods roaming the earth and Oracles that everyone believed. Go and get it. Read it. Revel in its beauty and its applicability to our world. Who gets to define masculinity? Who gets to say what defines a hero? This book problematizes those questions by showing two versions of heroism that are fundamentally incompatible, but cant exist without each other.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Collins Page; Review: Could not stop reading! If you are expecting a fairy-tale ending, you will not find it here. This is a story about flawed realistic people in a horrible situation. This is a portrayal of how war can change people, and how different people react differently to the same environment given their past and their values. Not everyone has the emotional skills to deal with trauma, with pain, with sorrow. Not everyone has the same priorities. SPOILERS SPOILERS: I won't lie... a part of me wanted the forever happy ending. But I get it. It's as happy as it could ever be. War is poison to the soul. It would be totally out of character for Katniss to suddenly leave everything behind. She is broken. She is just doing the best she can.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay: The Hunger Games; Author: Collins; Review: Could not stop reading! If you are expecting a fairy-tale ending, you will not find it here. This is a story about flawed realistic people in a horrible situation. This is a portrayal of how war can change people, and how different people react differently to the same environment given their past and their values. Not everyone has the emotional skills to deal with trauma, with pain, with sorrow. Not everyone has the same priorities. SPOILERS SPOILERS: I won't lie... a part of me wanted the forever happy ending. But I get it. It's as happy as it could ever be. War is poison to the soul. It would be totally out of character for Katniss to suddenly leave everything behind. She is broken. She is just doing the best she can.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Voz de los muertos, La (Spanish Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Orson Scott-Card Page; Review: One of the bests books I've ever read, and I've read a lot. Not everyone cup of tea. It swims around concepts like psychology, sociology, tolerance, civilization, sustainability, space travel, revolution, government, family, loyalty, etc.... I recommend it a lot if you want a read that will expand the way you think about.. well, pretty much everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Ignotofsky Page; Review: Almost perfect! This book is amazing though it does seem intended for younger audiences because of the drawings. It is still very enjoyable and have learned a lot about fantastic women scientists I did not know about. The only thing that would make it perfect would be to have an actual portrait or picture of each woman, even a small one. I recommend to everyone reading this book to look up pictures while reading it, it definitely improves the experience to put a real face to the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Zone: Vol. 1 (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outer Limits: The Original Series: Season 1 (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AC/DC: Live at Donington (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Submarine (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Zone: Vol. 2 (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jimi Hendrix: Live at the Fillmore East (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Home at the End of the World (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Led Zeppelin (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thunderball (1965); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: From Russia With Love (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. No (1962); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice (1967); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Zone: Vol. 3 (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Power (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The War (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Videos (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Out the Dead (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Zone: Vol. 4 (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metropolis (1927); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poolhall Junkies (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born Free (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lantana (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Festival Express (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carandiru (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Halloween (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Conversation (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Days (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Game (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Presumed Innocent (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CKY (Landspeed) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brother's Keeper: 10th Anniversary Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solomon and Gaenor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CKY2K (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Dolittle (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River's Edge (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teen Titans: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Your Eyes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jimi Hendrix (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serpico (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mississippi (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intacto (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The City of Lost Children (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosemary's Baby (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romeo + Juliet (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ten Commandments (1956); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Changing Lanes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Beach (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Experiment (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lolita (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Insider (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Giant: Special Edition (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When We Were Kings (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CKY3 (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Backbone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Money (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockers (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Salton Sea (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bronx Tale (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casino: 10th Anniversary Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Falcon and the Snowman (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat: Special Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mommie Dearest (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Own Private Idaho (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster: Bonus Material (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels in America (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Classic Albums: Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect World (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Clash: Westway to the World (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deep End (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Megadeth: Rude Awakening (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Focus (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Simple Plan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home on the Range (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raw (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ali (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Invader Zim (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Murder of Crows (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hustler (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Way Out (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mask: Director's Cut (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Calm (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rings (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birds (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Son (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thing (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Howards End (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born on the Fourth of July (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Merchant of Venice (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drake and Josh: Vol. 1: Suddenly Brothers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 5ive Days to Midnight (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AcceleRacers (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Psycho (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Ringers (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crow (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Season 4 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Royal Decameron Montego Beach; City: Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: Overall, we had a great vacation at Decameron. Beach - 2 small sandy beaches with very good snorkelling. 20 ft out we found huge starfish, and lots of fish. In the middle of 2 beaches, was an area with trampoline and floating docks - very nice. Water was clear blue - wonderful. Pool - Both were nice and refreshing - swim up bar came in handy! Room - We got very luck and had a main floor room in front of the pool - suprisingly quiet as the disco was at the other end of the hotel. Had a large patio with chairs and table and spent many nights relaxing and watching the sunsets. Food - Probably the only disappointment of the trip. Although I appreciate the need to please all ages, most food was very bland. Even on Jamaican night, the Jerk wasn't very spicy. But, a big selection at all meals, lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Snack Hut - Disappointing - regularly ran out of items or ingredients, but delicious when you could get it. Booze - GREAT - all bars at the hotel used Appleton products, not 'no name' stuff. A pleasant suprise. Staff - Very friendly and helpful - no problems. Outings - Didn't sign up for any - kept losing track of days!! We did go snorkelling out at Doctor's Cave - $20 pp from the hotel - beautiful reef - lots of coral and fish. The Hip Strip - lots of people trying to sell you dope, or trying to get you into the craft market, but usually accepted a no thank you and then went looking for the next tourist. Great prices for the usual t-shirts etc. 8 t-shirts for $20. Had a great lunch at the Bobsled Restaurant - REAL JERK!! Biggest Complaint was the airport. We were told by luggage staff at the airport that the 26 oz of rum we had bought in town needed to be in our checked luggage, but the small bottles of Jerk sauce could stay in our carry on. So we checked our rum and went through customs, we they took our Jerk sauce, threw it in the gargabe and said no bottles in carry on??? By then, it was too late to backtrack to the ticket counter as our luggage had already been processed. After going through security, we found ourselves in the shopping area where we bought the exact same bottles of Jerk to take home. So these bottles can go into our carry on??? Seemed like a huge scam to us. This was truly the only complaint of our trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rancho Luna; City: Cienfuegos Cienfuegos Province Cuba; Review: We booked last minute, 2 days before flight, a little worried from reading previous reviews, but we were pleasantly suprised! Flight: Cubana Air - uneventful & quiet. Good meal served - better then recent meals on Sunquest etc.. Quick through customs and onto bus which really was only 20 minute ride to resort. Resort: You could tell it was probably built in the 70's, but there was always lots of staff cleaning and doing lawn mtce. Not a bad layout & lots of ramps to different areas for wheelchairs etc. Food was okay - don't expect 5 star and you won't be disappointed. We always found lots to eat and never went hungry. Beach bar/restaurant had GREAT food and we ended up eating lunch there more often then not. Great grilled chicken, fish & burgers. Pizza bar okay - pizze seemed ok once you got used to the different kind of cheese. (not like home) Hotel bar was great - bartenders very friendly & quick Room: Small, but clean. It looked as if the bathroom had recently been renovated. New tile on floor & walls - good size. Plenty of hot water. Air conditioner worked find. TV only had a few channels - movie, CNN & cartoons. Bed was comfy & maids were quick to bring extra pillows when asked. Only disappointment was not having a balcony - none of the rooms did. Pool: big with cool water........ seemed to sit empty most of the time, very few people used it Beach: Great - coarse dark sand and water weedy, but fabulous for snorkeling. You can swim directly from beach to a coral reef with pretty good sights to see - groupers, skate, star fish, parrot etc. Snorkelling off of the beach, we were finding star fish 15' feet from shore!! It was great!! Beach attendants very helpful and quick to bring you loungers (there were plenty). Very few peddlers on the beach, if they came close to tourists, the beach attendants were quick to walk them away & apologize. A short walk along the beach brought you to another hotel with a nicer, sandy beach for kids & swimming -(5 min walk) Trips: Did day trip to El Nicho - worth the trip - breathtaking views & great to swim in natural pools. Also did day trip into Cienfuegos. Went to local farmer's market which was very interesting. Definitely not like home!! Nice scenery, but very few shops to by trinkets etc. Also took the local bus into town one morning (5 cents each). It was an experience!!! Bumpy, smelly & hot, but fun in it's own way. Overall: For the price, we had a great vacation. Very relaxing & had great weather all week. We only paid $900 taxes in complete for 2 people, all-inclusive, so we couldn't argue the cost! We didn't go expecting too much, but were pleasantly suprised. Hotel staff were great & friendly. Food was good. Beach & water was good and the beer cold! What more can you ask for?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Reef Coco Beach; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: My husband and I stumbled upon Playa Del Carmen while staying in Cancun many years ago and found this place to be wonderful!!! We have stayed at Coco Bay 3 times now and are planning to go again next month....Coco Bay is about a 15 minute walk to 5th Avenue, the shopping/restaurant area of Playa.....Hotel staff are friendly and polite... good size room.......nice washroom....never ran out of hot water........maids were polite as well.......we've never had theft issues at Coco Bay either....beach is very nice ...clear water.....white sand.................food is good......buffet style with good variety and selection.........we never tried the a la cartes so can't comment on them.......we chose to walk into town most evenings and sample local restaurants, which there are many....... Babe's and Cool Fish are both highly recommended !!......take the ferry over to cozumel for the day .....just don't go on a sunday as everything is closed........great diving and snorkelling there as well......; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allegro Playacar; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: it's taken me a while to write this review as we travelled in october 2012 - overall, the hotel was great......staff were friendly and courteous.........bars were well stocked.........food was delicious - lots of local stuff as well as typical buffet........beach was great, service was great.....lots of beach towels and palapas....a 20 minute safe walk into playa del carmen for shopping ........all wonderful!! my only complaint was that the beds were ROCK hard.......when asked, the staff did put a very thin foam mattress on, but this didn't help........my difficulty in writing this review is that at the end of the day, if you don't have a good, well rested sleep, you feel crappy during the day and don't enjoy all there is to see and do......it probably doesn't help that the mattress was placed on a concrete form!! as much as i tried, i couldn't sleep..... up half the night and very sore in the morning...and no, alcohol didn't help either.........so consequently, by the time morning came, i only wanted to sleep on the beach, instead of going out and sight seeing .......i found this very disappointing as i thoroughly enjoy Playa in general as there is so much to see and do.....if you like rock hard beds, you'll be fine and have a wonderful stay..... would i go back again to this hotel? not unless they got new beds......as much as i enjoy playa del carmen, i'll find a different hotel.......; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Suites; City: Gander Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador; Review: After reading so many terrible reviews on this place, I was very nervous about my trip. As we were travelling as a large group, (25 people) Gander Hotel was arranged for us and we proceeded with caution. Location was good - within walking distance to most things in town. Staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. Our room was spacious with a comfy king bed and clean. Yes the washroom sink was outdated, but worked fine. Everything in the hotel seemed outdated, but all worked fine, including ice machines, TV's and elevators. As we were in town for a softball championship, we didn't have any flexibility on dates and the rooms at ALL hotels in Gander were inflated for the week ($117 + tax) per night. This certainly wasn't the price point I was hoping for, but service was great and room served its purpose. Given we were a large and loud group of people, staff were very patient with us, helping us out daily with directions, suggestions etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn; City: Niagara Falls New York; Review: great location in the outlet shopping district........overall, fairly dingy and run down and could use some maintenance and paint........but you cant expect too much for $50 US a night.......beds were very hard, but sheets seemed clean......furniture in room and public areas very worn and tired.........bathroom needs a complete overhaul though......i don't think any amount of javex and elbow grease would fix it........wi-fi worked fine.....continental breakfast was sparse, but the coffee was hot:).....needed to return to front desk to ask for soap for the bathroom......but as i was i there for a weekend only for cross border shopping, the room worked fine......location was great; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn Fallsview; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: spent the weekend here with our softball team and we were all very pleased........location is central to all of the tourist sights - many within walking distance..........our room was spacious and spotless .... maid service was very thorough all weekend.....the shower was terrific - lots of pressure and never ran out of hot water......free internet was slow but worked......hotel staff were very patient with the group of us as there were several softball teams in the hotel ..... beds very comfortable......a/c worked great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on; City: Mount Hope Hamilton Ontario; Review: spent the past weekend at this hotel with a group of friends.........we booked 11 rooms and were told they would be together.....surprised at check in when we found we were spread out through the hotel....... the only comment was 'sorry we're booked'.......not off to a good start......the rooms were clean and spacious.... lots of hot water in the shower and good water pressure....continental breakfast was good with a standard variety of tea, coffee, toast and cereal..... the website says they have a hot tub, but we found it empty and was told it's been broken for a while......our room was listed as a double.......we expected queen size beds and found 2 doubles instead.......beds were hard..... we would come back as it was convenient and close to the airport...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Lundy s Lane; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: stayed here for a weekend in september for a ball tournament - great location for our ball team - the hotel was wise enough to put us in the back, older section which was perfect for us - lots of privacy and we were able to be 'a bit loud' in the parking lot without annoying lots of people - as mentioned, we stayed in the older section - lots of parking - large spacious rooms - very clean - everything worked well without issues - wifi worked well in the room - we didn't really use any of the hotel services (pool or restaurant) - so much to see and do in niagara though - we'd stay again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Conference Centre Ottawa Downtown; City: Ottawa Ontario; Review: my husband booked this for our weekend in Ottawa - we were both disappointed that it wasn't actually a hotel, but a university residence - the price was good - staff were very quiet and not engaging - our room was small but well laid out - keeping in mind it's a dorm room - overlooked the river, but to much construction right outside the window - and construction is apparently permitted to start at 6am - won't be back; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nottawasaga Inn Resort; City: Alliston New Tecumseth Ontario; Review: After having stayed her several times over the past years, I was looking forward to attending a conference. Check in was slow (due to line ups), but staff were polite. Room was on the 6th floor with a balcony and spacious. Very clean although water pressure was weak and not a lot of hot water; just warm. The Inn was apparently very busy on this weekend so parking was terrible; we ended up having a short walk which wasn't fun with luggage etc. Restaurant was ok only; staff very polite and friendly. Breakfast was typical; eggs, bacon, fruit with minimal staff. No waffle bar, omelet station etc. Coffee was good though. Lunch buffet was disappointing; as an adult I expect more that chicken fingers, fish sticks and salad. Dinner options were limited as well. Would I go back? Sure, as long as my employer paid for it again :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn St Johns; City: St John s Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador; Review: rooms were very clean - lots of towels and extra pillows when asked - staff very friendly and helpful - very welcoming to tourists - east side marios attached to the hotel which was handy - lots of parking - free wi-fi in our room - small fridge came in handy - as did the keurig coffee maker (they supplied tea & coffee and decaf); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Hotel Suites London; City: London Ontario; Review: stayed here last weekend - rooms were very clean - spacious - our room had two beds and LOTS of pillows - mini fridge in room - single closet - Kuerig in the room as well with complimentary coffee - and they'll bring you extra pods if you ask :) lots of parking - pool and hot tub were both lovely, although they didn't open in the mornings until 9am - staff were all friendly !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Place Motel; City: Tweed Ontario; Review: book this place last minute - no surprises - friendly staff - quick check in - reasonable prices - decor was out-dated, but place was VERY clean and tidy - beds comfy - 4 pillows on each bed!! good location - gas station and convenience store across the store - several restaurants, grocery and beer store all within walking distance - easy to find - nice park and waterfront; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn; City: Niagara Falls New York; Review: Pros - location close to shopping and outlet malls - dunkin donuts and starbucks on the corner - service was non existent, but then we didn't really ask for anything - for us, staff were friendly when we checked in and out - price was cheap - $60 per night - bed was clean with new sheets - small fridge, microwave & coffee maker in room Cons - the hotel was looking very tired and run down - could easily use a coat of paint and updating of the bathroom - no hairdryer either - we were the only car in the parking lot our first night, which did make us apprehensive as it was somewhat eerie Overall, I've stayed here several times of the years for weekend getaways for cross border shopping, but sadly, this place has become too run down even for my cheap getaways; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Hamilton; City: Hamilton Ontario; Review: stayed for a weekend for a ball tournament - rooms were clean and tidy - lots of hot water, showers were great - only concern was what I felt was a high cost for the weekend - softball players all know that you get a discount on rooms in London, ON for tournament weekends; apparently this DOESN'T apply in Hamilton - $175/per night; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort; City: Carvoeiro Faro District Algarve; Review: Excellent position, lovely view, lovely locality with lots of good local restaurants. The bar cocktails, Pina Collada, were the worst that I have ever had, and possibly the most expensive. We had sunshine all day every day, and there were hundreds of sun beds that ensured everyone could enjoy it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Hendon The Hyde Hotel; City: London England; Review: We waited from 5.0pm to 7.30 pm to get a seat in a nearly empty restaurant [14 persons eating] We then waited another 2hrs 15 minutes before our food was served, which in some cases was inedible, as it had been under the heated hotplate before serving and was crisped and hardened by the heat. After the five hour wait the children were tired and needed to go to bed, so we had to abandon the deserts on our meal deal.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Leicester; City: Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: I took the family into the bar and we had to find seats for ourselves which involved getting three small tables and joining them up to make eight persons. I then took about ten minutes trying to order our meal from the bar tender who did not understand much English. He then managed to charge my account three times for the food. The children ordered Cokes and we had to return them twice as they had been watered down. The food when it came was dried out as though it had been cooked a couple of times before. Then we had to go up to the counter to ask for the table to be cleared of all of the uneaten food. At the end another waitress tried to charge us again, Although in fairness she did sort out the previous errors which only came to light when she tried charging us again. The meals were fairly expensive too, averaging £16-£17 per person for things like fish and chips and chicken and chips.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Estbek House; City: Sandsend Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: A lovely old house full of quirky old features. Bedrooms immaculately furnished, maintained and serviced with bedding to guarantee a good nights rest. Dining is an exquisite experience even if a bit pricey, it is worth it for the experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Riviera Guest House; City: Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: Extremely run down. We booked their most expensive Seaview room with a sea view. The furniture was tacky, the pillows uncomfortable. The bedding was ancient and looked as though it had been already slept in. Taps didn't work properly and door did not lock unless we slammed it shut, and that was only the room. Breakfast was not freshly cooked and there was a lot of noisy chatter from the owners and their child whilst we dined.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Langstone A27; City: Havant Hampshire England; Review: Rubbery eggs . Cook says he can't cook any more as the oven is switched off. Hash browns too hard to eat. This all at 9.00 am with one and a half hours to go to end of breakfast. Otherwise this lovely new hotel is a pleasure. Just don't rely on the breakfast; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Red Dog. Louis de Bernires; Author: Louis De Berni'res; Review: All Hail Red Dog!! A remarakable true story about the Oz of legend. Larger than life, just like Oz ..... a genuine love story at every level & truly funny. A wonderful book: now a wonderful movie, also from down-under.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snakes!; Author: David T. Greenberg; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trucks Go (Vehicle Boardbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Light Page; Review: A beautiful teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trains Go (Vehicle Boardbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Light Page; Review: A beautiful teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Only One You; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Kranz Page; Review: A beautiful teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diggers Go (Vehicle Boardbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Light Page; Review: A beautiful teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boats Go (Vehicle Boardbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Light Page; Review: A beautiful teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cars Go (Vehicle Boardbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Light Page; Review: A beautiful teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disaster Capitalism: Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe; Author: Antony Loewenstein; Review: A very sobering read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pape Page; Review: Plain old-fashioned common-sense, particularly valuable for the financial beginner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Skulls Design & Coloring Book; Author: Shannon Duffy; Review: A great teaching resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Propaganda; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward Bernays Page; Review: This is the simple, candid account of humanity's ultimate manipulator of the masses ...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier; Author: Smedley Darlington Butler; Review: On real terrorism ... it's all in the title with this classic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's David Allen Sibley Page; Review: It is a very good guide. It is definitely a practical guide for the novice, as well as experienced amateur ornithologist. It might be a bit bulky for field work; however, since I'm often a backyard birdwatcher, it works well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Michigan; Author: Mel Baughman; Review: It is a good guide; however, it is not a great "be all, end all" guide. I use four guides to find pertinent information because I have not found one that gives me what I need to identify particular birds. Sometimes artistic endeavors ("pretty" photos) get in the way of practical usage. The photos are lovely. The guide would get 5 stars if each bird had male and female photos. Also, it would eliminate a lot of time, if the book included even small multiple photos with views from the front, one side, in flight, and perhaps the head and/or upper wing. At least have all birds facing the same direction so, for example, if I want to establish whether a bird is a Tree, Chipping, Song, House Sparrow, or a finch, I don't have to flip through the book before deciding.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jadwiga's Crossing: A Story of the Great Migration; Author: Aloysius A. Lutz; Review: About 40 pages into the book, I might have rated it with 4 stars. Since I've completed reading it, I'm stretching it with three stars since the book could have been half as long and covered twice as much IF it had been written by someone who experienced the voyage (or at least conducted interviews and studied the historical aspects of the journey). I've been a genealogist for nearly 40 years and have gained a lot of insight into what Polish immigrants endured in order to come to the United States. Don't expect this book to give you an accurate presentation of the journey. The plot is dragged out at times, the character development is sorely missing, and the scant scattering of Polish words and Surnames seems like an afterthought - to make the plot seem more authentic. My professional background is in teaching college-level English. If a student had presented this work to me as a rough draft, it would have earned a C grade...as a final draft, it would have earned a C- with a lot of comments on presentation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Journey Into Poland: My Roots in Grandfather's Village; Author: Janet Hudon Hartman; Review: As my family's genealogist, with forty years of experience, I found this book to be an easy (yet captivating) read. I found myself wishing that our families were from the same area of Poland so I could better relate to her experiences but, alas, they were not. For Hartman to have had the forethought to keep a journal from the beginning of her genealogical journey - as I believe she had - was a definite plus in writing this book and, as I read her recollections of setbacks and discoveries, many mirrored my own. This book reminds me of something I often tell my college-level English students - Write about something you know. I've been disappointed in other books about Polish immigrants, so this book was a surprising delight to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Trump Be Trump: The Inside Story of His Rise to the Presidency; Author: Corey R. Lewandowski; Review: My "Credentials" Same age as President Trump retired English professor political junkie who admits to having voted for Jimmy Carter This is not a novel, so do not expect a lot of superlative adjectives and gush. It reads like a journal of a campaign with one goal get Candidate Trump elected POTUS. Professionals from all walks of life dared these team members to succeed, and this book explains how they did it. From the beginning of the campaign season, I read many articles about the Trump team members pro and con from around the world. Mostly, they were portrayed as rag-tag misfits in a constant state of freefall. Maybe this was partly by design to stay in the news and keep the public curious and interested because what I found in the book were honest recollections of a well-orchestrated, seasoned, and dynamic group that never waivered in its loyalty and commitment to Candidate Trump. It is not often that I read a book when I already know the ending, but this was one time when I was intrigued by the prospect of learning about the inner workings and thoughts of those involved in the campaign. The book is full of honest and credible details, but not so much so that it becomes boring. On the contrary, less is more, and leaving the audience wanting more is best. I think the "more" aspect will play out through the presidency. There were times when I would have liked to have read more about the reasons why choices were made, but critical thinking skills and background knowledge helped. In part, the book is a thank-you note to all who believed in Donald Trump and his aspirations for our country. In a few places, I could see where the litany of names could be confusing to less-informed readers, but the book is fast-paced so the confusion is short-lived. Do not expect Hillary-bashing. There is very little mention of her, except when paths crossed. At times, the writing seems a bit simplistic, but that is style, not content. Switching between 1st- and 3rd-persons is done correctly with the use of italic script to indicate quotations. I found two comma splices in the entire book and, given my propensity toward finding grammar errors, that still earns a high grade. This is not a book about adoration of President Trump, although I believe the people on his team admired and respected him greatly. I would have enjoyed more of his quotations and paraphrases, but he is not the focus of the book, and I think these aspects were left out intentionally so his dynamic personality would not overshadow the authors' efforts to write a chronicle of events leading to triumph, based on loyalty, commitment, and honesty to Donald Trump and to each other. Overall, it was an enjoyable book to read. I'd recommend it if a potential reader is able to read it objectively. As in many aspects of life, we look for and get out of the book what we want to find.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Kiyo's Story: A Japanese-American Family's Quest for the American Dream; Author: Visit Amazon's Kiyo Sato Page; Review: Very engaging and gave me new insights about our country's own history of prejudices and injustices! As a person who was an infant/toddler in the WW II years I knew nothing about current events and history books lack these accounts. Thanks, Kiyo, for sharing your family's story. My book club is reading it together and I can't wait for our discussion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olive Kitteridge; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Strout Page; Review: An engaging story with wonderful detail which transfers the reader to New England and a colorful but average Olive in her community. Recommended reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Land of Blue Burqas; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate McCord Page; Review: Very engaging and informative!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother; Author: Visit Amazon's James McBride Page; Review: Book in readable, acceptable condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Joyce Page; Review: What a great book. I shared it with my book club and everyone enjoyed its novel characters and the pilgrimage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seven Seas Calendar 2015: The Sailor's Calendar (Thirty-First Edition); Author: Ferenc Mt; Review: My husband looks forward to getting this calendar each Christmas. Reminder of a short time in his life when he was able to sail.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants; Author: Paul Brand; Review: It took longer to receive it than I had hoped. Pleased with price of book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel James Brown Page; Review: A truly intriguing story of facing challenges in the midst of adversity! A very insightful history review of the late '30's and pre-WWII. Highly recommend it. L. Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: RedEarth Hotel; City: Mount Isa Queensland; Review: Not what we were expecting - an solid old hotel that has been very tastefully renovated and has a standard of furnishings and finishes not unexpected at a Hilton. Lovely high ceilings and solid walls (no noise at all) with incredibly comfortable beds and high quality linen. No polyester or florals in sight. Both restaurants offer quality food - one steak house, one restaurant - and have reasonable wine lists. The hotel is located right in the centre of town. Very friendly staff - though the same could be said for all of Mt Isa, I'd think. All in all, a very nice place to wait out a cyclone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lyall Hotel and Spa; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I love this place - the location is outstanding, I love the small size, the incredibly knowledgeable staff and the excellent spa. The rooms are comfortable but really nothing exceptional - a bit plastic fantastic, actually - but the Lyall just does hospitality perfectly. Every single concierge knows your name, the guides to the area are spot-on (it really is in the middle of upmarket shopping heaven) and the restaurants in the area are to die for. Would not consider staying anywhere else in Melbourne.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stamford Plaza Adelaide; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: I'll mention the positives first - it's in an unbeatable location and the concierge was absolutely charming. Now for the rest. We were there over a weekend on a business trip, trying to get work done. The hotel was packed with wedding guests either in taffeta and pissed as nits, or wandering the corridors or lifts in their bathrobes trying to find aunty-bloody-something's room on another floor. In the evening, the restaurant (Rickshaws, I think it was) was incredibly slow despite it being nearly empty, and after waiting for our dessert for nearly an hour, we just paid and left. Buffet breakfast was not good value (about $35) and more plentiful than tempting, the dining room had 20 year old pastel decor, and an actual coffee was an additional $4! Most of the other guests were back in their thongs, hung over and stuffing their handbags with pastries, which didn't really add to the ambiance. Then the hotel lost our room service order (wrote the room down wrong) and mislaid our laundry for an anxious hour or so. To make matters worse, after we left we got $20 of minibar charges for a minibar that we hadn't touched sent to us in the mail, and then I responded to an emailed questionnaire with some pretty low scores which was followed up with a phone call from the hotel where I went through the whole thing again. "Oh" they said, and hung up. And they keep sending me their special offers! Never. Again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Darwin; City: Darwin Top End Northern Territory; Review: Impressive lobby, but otherwise pretty forgettable. Well set up work desk area - quite a lot of room. Location within ten minutes' walk of the Mitchell St (I think?) bars and restaurants. Next!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rydges Southbank Townsville; City: Townsville Queensland; Review: I have had some very ordinary experiences with business travel lately - but this has restored my faith a bit. It is true that the rooms are a bit on the worn and shabby side, and aren't particularly well appointed but the service was outstanding from start to finish. We worked in the restaurant dining room for most of the two days of our stay, which was infinitely more pleasant than working in a business centre (with a constant stream of flat whites from the very accommodating staff), and stuck around for drinkies and dinner at night. The restaurant (South Bank Grill) was nothing short of outstanding - if there is a better place to eat in Townsville then I'd like to see it. Excellent steaks, incredibly well done seafood, creative desserts, reasonable wine list and again - very good service. The place was packed for both drinks and dinner - understandably. Kudos to the hotel team!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bissau Palace; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: An old palace in the lovely old city of Jaipur - both chock-full of character and grace. Food and service were so-so but frankly I don't care. We had cocktails in a drawing room surrounded by antiques, paintings of maharajas and hunting trophies, and I slept in a four-poster in a room with fantastic fired-earth tiles. Enough said. The hotel is like an oasis of calm, with lovely gardens and space to move. Especially recommended is the bookshop, which is tiny but has a comprehensive collection of fiction and non-fiction of all things Indian. Make sure that you check out the vintage car, and hopefully it'll be operational by the time that you stay in Jaipur!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Agra; City: Agra Agra District Uttar Pradesh; Review: Much like Agra itself, this place was a bit seedy. Shabby finishes, undersized lifts, middle-of-nowhere location, big tour groups, overpriced internet, dodgy buffets, slightly sinister staff - all the hallmarks of a hotel hastily constructed for the undiscerning package tourist dollar. Oh, and the spa resembles a cleaning cupboard. Avoid.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Marina Connaught Place; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: A very good option for a business hotel - no frills, sleek and utilitarian. Spa was good but amazingly overpriced, the same can be said for the restaurant. Excellent service, if a bit intrusive with the constant requests for feedback. Obvious issue with the construction work going on around Connaught Place - the entrance to the hotel is nearly impossible to spot from the street and our driver went around in circles for about twenty minutes looking for it and then spent another fifteen trying to figure out how to park. Every time that we left the hotel we had to trudge through a construction site to get anywhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: We came for a long weekend - fairly standard, big, five star hotel. Very good service (I absolutely loved the greeters dressed in lovely filippino costume at the door), slightly shabby rooms and a truly wonderful spa. I understand that a typhoon destroyed the main restaurants and that the current restaurant was previously part of the lobby - make sure that you book a table or else you won't get a meal. We learned that the hard way, and also that there are no restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is in the middle of the cultural precinct, not in the city so you need to take a cab to get a bit of local colour or hit the shops. Also, there are big functions on the weekends (weddings, quinceaneras etc) so expect to share the lifts with some very sparkly, elaborately dressed people and for the place to be absolutely packed (see: issue with size of only restaurant).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ovolo The Valley; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: A very good small hotel that just gets everything right. The styling is a bit excessive (and I think dated) but it's certainly plush and absolutely immaculate. Service is outstanding across the board and the location is absolutely unbeatable. And because I'm disproportionately impressed by the little things, big ups for the Bose sound systems in the rooms and the Molton Brown toiletries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I love, love, love this hotel. Comfortable, well appointed, excellent location and utterly professional service. Fantastic club lounge. And how is it that every Sofitel lobby smells the same?! I would break my no-big-hotels-for-personal-travel rule for this one. The only quibble is the 35th restaurant - wine list was a bit lacklustre and the service was bit clumsy and obtrusive. Avoid the restaurant and the illusion will remain intact!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Sling Media Slingbox M1; Brand: Sling Media; Review: Great upgrade from my solo sling box now have HD streaming. Thank you for bring back the desktop software for the PC and Mac I never stoped using the old software Free software for the desktop PC and Mac Software download at www.sling.com/m1setup Clear picture on all platforms and less buffering over 4g.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZyXEL 1000 Mbps Powerline AV2 Gigabit Adapter, Starter Kit - 2 Units (PLA5206KIT); Brand: ZyXEL; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zyxel Armor X1 - 802.11ac AC2100 Wireless Desktop Range Extender - WAP6806; Brand: ZyXEL; Review: small unit. Great signal where we needed it. Using it in AP mode. Has power switch to turn off\on the unit if needed. Using it with ZyXEL Homeplug AV2 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit - 2 Units per Pack (PLA5206KIT).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plugable USB 3.0 to VGA/DVI/HDMI Video Graphics Adapter for Multiple Monitors up to 2048x1152 / 1920x1080 (Supports Windows 10,; Brand: Plugable; Review: Perfect great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheetah Mounts ALAMB Articulating Arm (15”; Brand: Cheetah; Review: Problem is that it won't stay in a level position. Did not even install on wall.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Toy Story Pull String Talking Jessie Doll; Brand: Hasbro; Review: I got this for my daughter over 2 years ago and she still plays with this. It is dirty and well loved! One thing that drove us both crazy about it is that the hat does NOT stay on! I knew this from a review before I bought it but it didn't make it any less annoying! After time, it is harder to get her to say her things, you have to pull super hard on her string but she is getting older. It has held up to a lot of use and I'm glad I got one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Game Sonic the Hedgehog; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: Santa brought this game for our 6 year old son with a Didj and it is his favorite game. It stops you throughout the game and has you spell words in order to advance in each level. I love that me, as a parent, can go hook it up to the computer (we have a Mac and it works fine) and I can choose the words he works on. He plays it a lot and is becoming an excellent speller. This was his first video gaming system and I'm quite pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Game Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: I got this game with Sonic for my 6 year old's Didj and although he plays sonic more, he loves this one. This one is a little more difficult so I like that it challenges him more but I don't like the math question options as much. It still is teaching him so it's not all bad, just not my favorite. He still likes to play it even after having it for months and I can go on the computer and choose what questions it asks him to try to keep it at his level.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Gaming System; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: I didn't want to get the Nintendo DS for my 7 year old because I wanted him to have more educational things. I came across the Didj and was really excited about it. Santa brought it to him the Christmas before last. When it's working, it's great! The problem is, it needs a tune up often, and when I try to connect it to my computer, it gives me problems. It's been hit or miss and lately it's been mostly misses when trying to connect it. I usually load my son's weekly spelling words on it and he can practice them throughout the week. It was an awesome system but unfortunately, the Didj acts up a lot. With work, it could be a great system but it is still very flawed. I want to love it, I really do, so hopefully they can improve it. I am quite disappointed in it and was hoping it'd last longer than a year but it's looking like it's at the end of its rope which is too bad--my son is bummed it's not working. I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insect Lore Butterfly Growing Kit - With Voucher to Redeem Caterpillars Later; Brand: Insect Lore; Review: Fun homeschooling project! We got our cup of caterpillars in the mail, 4 out of the 5 made it to chrysalides and we had 4 butterflies come out yesterday. We will let them go tomorrow. My kids loved watching the process and learning about metamorphosis. Great tool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forum Novelties Inc - Disco Man Kit; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: Crappy quality, fell apart. Didn't even last 1/2 the party; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dazzling Toys Invisible Ink Pen Built in UV Light Pack of 4 Magic Marker Spy Pen; Brand: Dazzling Toys; Review: My 11 year old bought these and loves them. She said it gets 4 stars because if you have to replace the battery, the wires break easily. She says the writing is super clear and easy to read unlike some other pens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Puzzle Pen by Proinnovative; Brand: Proinnovative; Review: My son loves Rubik's cubes and so this was a stocking stuffer but it arrived not working. It came with the cap off and not in a padded envelope so it wasn't packaged well and the individual parts won't turn. The pen part works so we'll keep it, but it came not functioning. Bummer because it looks cool.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paladone Rubiks Cube Ceramic Coffee Mug - Large Novelty Mugs; Brand: Paladone; Review: I got this as a gift for my son and he loves it! It's his go to mug and he carries it around with him and uses it for all his drinks. It holds a lot of liquid which he likes. Only drawback is that it is not microwave or dishwasher safe. Hand wash only.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Zeko's Mediterranean Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The food is great and the service is better. I love the Zeafood combo, kabobs and chicken gyros. I've currently never been disappointed by Zekos and I've been there probably 30+ times in the last 16 months or so.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pizza Squared; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place has very good food and the guys are really friendly. If you don't like a thick crust stay away from the Detroit style, but if you do, get it! I had never heard of Detroit style pizza before these guys so I can't comment on the authenticity of the Detroit style, but I can tell you it's delicious!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Datz; City: Tampa, FL; Review: What can I say about Datz...they love bacon as much as I do. Last time I went in I took (my own invention) what I like to call the bacon tour. I had their bacon flite appetizer, Uptown BLT, and then walked next door to Datz Dough for a Maple Bacon Donut. I highly suggest the unofficial bacon tour. Follow my lead, I won't steer you long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: California Tacos To Go; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Hands down the best fried fish tacos I've ever had. First of all, they're huge. Fish tacos are typically very small. My first visit to Cali Tacos I tried to order 3 until they talked me out of it, explaining most usually eat 1! Despite all the stuff they pile on top of this beautiful taco, the fish stays remarkably crunchy because they tempura fry it. The result is magic. My brother turned me onto this place and I knew the way he raved about it I had to try it. When I drove passed the outdoor seating only Skipper location one day during a downpour to see people lined up outside under umbrellas, I knew the food would be great! It's even better than I suspected! If you're starving, a California burrito (stuffed with French fries! No, seriously) is pretty outstanding as well. If you've driven by this place before, don't you dare do it again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Smoke Shack; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Hands down my favorite BBQ joint in Tampa Bay since Hot Rod's closed. I have trouble recommending anything here because I recommend everything here! It's hard to narrow it down because you want everything. The ribs, pulled pork, brisket, cole slaw, baked beans and everything else is as good as it gets. This is another place where the people behind the food are as good as the food too, so you always walk away glad to have spent your money there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holy Hog Barbecue; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This is another of Tampa's great BBQ joints. They didn't get their food into the Forum for nothing! If you've never had burnt ends, you must! They are the burnt ends of a brisket, swimming in goodness that you just want to bathe in. Ok, maybe that's discussing, but I'm fat, what do you want from me? Seriously though, they sell burnt ends sandwiches, but I just buy them by the pound!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slice Pizzeria & Wing House; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've only the pizza, but I can say it's my favorite in Tampa. There's some gourmet pizza places here and there, but when I want a classic pizzeria style pizza, Slice is my spot. The owner Jack is a great guy, and they have a military discount which I always love to see. I didn't serve, but I'll always go out of my way to support those who support those who do. Unless their food sucks, but we've already crossed that bridge, this pizza is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sate Southeast Asian Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: They say you get what you pay for. Well, not when you go to Sate. Typically when I spend 4.95 on a sandwich, there's a jerky high school kid on the other side of the counter looking like they're completely annoyed to be taking my order. Typically when I spend 4.95 on a sandwich it's a fast food burger or sub that I will begrudgingly throw down because well, I have to eat something. I do a lot of eating out, and frankly, very little in this price range is not crap. Sate on the other hand is unbelievably clean, and the food is unbelievably fresh. Also, I spent less than 8 bucks, and they treated me better than some restaurants where I've spent money to sit down and be waited on. While I waited for my pork to be cooked (because it wasn't just hanging around all day!) they asked me if I wanted to try some of the other meats. They also asked me if I'd like some tea while I wait. I was absolutely floored by the level of service. You just don't expect that when you walk into a place where you know prices are so reasonable. If I took you here and paid without you ever seeing the menu, you'd assume everything was several dollars more than it actually is. Everything about this place says high end except the prices. For me, I love going anywhere where you can tell the people care, and that's one of the most evident things when you visit Sate. These guys really care about what they're doing, and about your experience. You won't do better at this price point!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Square 1 Burgers & Bar; City: Tampa, FL; Review: When you're in the mood for a burger that's not just any burger, this is the spot you have to go. It's nicer inside than any burger joint you've ever been in, and the food follows right along with the look. I don't mind a hole in the wall, but I also like places with a unique look and feel. This place fits the bill. Even more unique than the look is the food. I absolutely love the Drunken Pig and Bull which has pulled pork on top. I haven't had it yet, but I've heard the Lamb Burger is out of this world as well. The sliders are fantastic too. They bring some by where I work (ClearChannel Radio) as well as to some of the live events we do and people always go crazy for them. A couple of days ago a co-worker fo mine brought home sliders with pineapple on them. I'm not sure what they were, but I could have eaten 100 of them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sate Southeast Asian Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: So I went back for the original Banh Mi and just like the BBQ version the day before it was fantastic. There were a couple new people working and the service remained just as good. They're doing it right there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yummy House China Bistro; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This is the best Chinese food I've had in the Tampa area by a large margin. I love the salt and pepper calamari, and the lunch specials are an amazing value. It's pretty busy and I've had spotty service (it's been slow, but always friendly) but overall it's the only place I want to go if I want Chinese food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mel's Hot Dogs; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I gave these guys 3 opportunities and walked away disappointed every time. The first time I went I couldn't believe how rude they were but I figured it was just a bad day. To the contrary, that's just been the attitude of everyone there, each of the three times. After being less than impressed by the food and service I found out they had Chicago Italian beef. That was enough for me to go again, because being able to get that close to home was a draw. Well, the service sucked again, and so did the Italian beef. If you love rude people or overpriced hot dogs, this is the place for you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blue Sea Fish Market and Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Ah, ho-ly crap! I hope you're hungry. I'm sorry, I'm understating this. I hope you're starving! This place is exactly what you want in a fish market. I just picked up a grouper dinner for the wife and grouper, oyster and shrimp combo for myself. I called my wife on thy way and said, well, you know a place isn't skimpy when they need to hold the container closed with rubber bands! I wasn't exaggerating, they really did this. First of all, 11.99 is very reasonable for a fish and chip plate. It's extremely reasonable if you're talking grouper. That is, of course if you're talking about a reasonably sized grouper dinner with 3-5 pieces of fish. That wasn't the case here though. Here, you dive into your Styrofoam container of fish, fries and hush puppies and eat until you can't eat any longer only to look down and realize you've still got an enormous amount of food left! We were eating dinner talking about how we could probably split a grouper dinner between the two of us next time! The service was fast and friendly also, but to be honest, with a value like this they could treat me like crap and I'd probably come again and again! I can't wait to go back and try more! I'll also never buy seafood at the supermarket again because their fresh fish prices looked (although I only really glanced) to be much better than supermarket prices also. Whether it's fresh fish to cook yourself or if you want someone to do the cooking for you, this place is a great big YES!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vallarta Mexican Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: We loved eating at the Vallarta's in Wesley Chapel when we lived out that way, but this place was absolutely filthy. I'd never go again. There's messy because it's been a busy day, and then there's, this shit has been on the wall for months.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Z Grille; City: St Petersburg, FL; Review: My wife and I walked into Z Grille with huge expectations which is often a recipe for disaster, but somehow Z Grille exceeded my expectations. Normally when there's as much hype around something as I've gotten about Z Grille's Dr. Pepper Ribs I walk away extremely disappointed. Well this wasn't one of those occasions, not even close. My friend Ian described the Dr. Pepper Ribs as meat candy. At the time I thought it was a little silly and that maybe he was exaggerating just how good they were. Now I get it. There's really no way to describe these ribs that do it justice. You can watch the whole process including seeing that they're actually flash fried to add crispness and still not be prepared for how flavorful and tender these ribs are. Let's be honest, 12 bucks for 4 ribs ain't cheap, but I'd buy these every time I go to Z Grille, and possibly daily if only I lived closer. Oh, and we didn't just have the ribs. We also had the greatest (by a large margin) chicken and waffles I've ever had. Sometimes you just have a bunch of stuff on a plate. Sometimes it's a bunch of good stuff, but there's no rhyme or reason to it all. When you get a bite of every item on the chicken and waffles plate at once you realize that they're all there for a reason. It's the most savory chicken and waffles you can find, and the grits it rests on, which could so easily be an afterthought were the best grits I've ever eaten. We also got 3 deviled eggs. The California, Olive Hummus and Buffalo chicken. I thought the buffalo chicken would be the least imaginative of the three, but it was unreal. The fried chicken skin put it over the top. I'd like 300 of them. Go here. Do it. You deserve it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Latina; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I don't know that I can give 5 stars to a place that isn't fine dining, barbeque or my absolute favorite within a cuisine, but I was really tempted to with China Latina. Everything about my visit to China Latina (except for the egg roll which was so-so) far exceeded my expectations. Something happened where I had to wait a little longer than they said on the phone, but I was almost happy it happened, because their response to the mistake showed how much they care about their customers, which is very important to me. My wife and I were both shocked by how moist and delicious the fried rice and lo mein were. The bourbon chicken was very good, and we also had sweet and sour chicken, which of course nobody can screw up! I drove by this place for almost a year and a half after moving down the street. Don't make the same mistake! When you look at the place from the outside, you'd never imagine the quality of food or service there is on the outside!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Asian Cuisine; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place is awful. They served us very old food and were very difficult about refunding our money (for food we did not eat). If you find yourself here, please know you're right down the street from a great Chinese joint called China Latina. Go there, and you will not be disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tan Phat Oriental Market; City: Tampa, FL; Review: It's about time I give some credit where it's due. I had been getting Banh Mi sandwiches at a place by my house when they suddenly stopped making them. Eventually my craving for a Banh Mi brought me to Yelp to find a new place to get them. That's when I found the reviews for Tan Phat. First of all, when you walk into this place, you'd have no idea they were slinging magic sandwiches out of the back. It's a small Asian market with few signs of food preparation actually happening there. Don't worry, you're in the right place! When I got there I thought, this little place can't be selling delicious sandwiches, can it? Then the pleasant gentleman behind the counter rang me up.......3.50. I was horrified. Just how good could a three dollar and fifty cent sandwich be? How bout the best freaking Banh Mi sandwich I've ever had in my life good! For three dollars and fifty cents. I had to give this place 5 stars because it's such a hidden gem, and such a great value. I mean, you can't get a crap sandwich at a gas station for 3.50.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Tacos; City: Tampa, FL; Review: To say I go here a lot would be an understatement. Last time I picked up dinner they told me how they discussed just adding a button on their POS because I'm there so often and generally order the exact same thing. We're talking several times a week, and there's a reason. They only thing better than the food is the service. Great people serving great food!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tampa Rejuvenation - South; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Tampa Rejuvenation has been such a godsend for me this year and has helped me get my body working better in every way possible. I could not recommend everyone at Tampa Rejuvenation enough. I've always been awful at giving blood, but Melissa in the South Tampa has made it so easy every time I don't even dread the process anymore!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New York New York Pizza; City: Temple Terrace, FL; Review: I feel like I have to do this as a public service announcement. I have no idea how this place has five stars from anyone. Clearly the people of Temple Terrace have never had good pizza. We had so many people suggest this to us, and we were shocked at how meh it was. Like, it was fine, at best, but if you're hearing it's great and you've had great pizza before, you're gonna be really disappointed!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Asian Wok; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I went to put four stars because I feel like you have to be flawless for five, and then I started thinking about what China Wok could do better and I realized the answer is nothing! The food at China Wok is the best Chinese food I've had in Florida with the exception of Yummy House which is right on par. A lot of places, even ones with very good crab ragoon don't have enough filling in them. You won't have that problem here. These ragoon have the most filing I've ever had, and I've had them several times. They're absolutely fantastic. You can tell this is a family run restaurant if you've ever shown up and been helped by the family's son who can't be much older than 10. Well, this family really cares about their business and the food they serve you their customers because they've been consistently fantastic every single time we've ordered there whether it be pick-up or delivery. If you're in the Temple Terrace area and looking for Chinese food, you won't be disappointed if you go with China Wok!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Oak Barbeque; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I don't know how anyone gives these guys less than five stars. Phenomenal food served by great people. Hands down the best ribs I've ever had in my life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: The Maxwell Hotel A Staypineapple Hotel; City: Seattle Washington; Review: I went with a friend of mine to the Maxwell while visiting Seattle. I loved it. The garage has limited parking, but we always found a spot. It's a little tight sometimes so be prepared for 5 point turns. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. It was clean and beautifully decorated. There are some places to eat within walking distance but any of the notable stuff is a little further away. I'd recommend this place to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn San Antonio Six Flags at The RIM; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: I was very impressed with this hotel. It was very near the RIM shopping center, Six Flags and all of that. But it was also off by itself and very quiet. Staff was excellent and friendly. Parking was plentiful. Breakfast was really good and they had little cocktail hours in the evenings. I would definitely recommend this place and will stay here again on my next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Houston Near The Galleria; City: Houston Texas; Review: I am staying at the Hampton Inn for a work conference and I am definitely unimpressed, especially given what they charge for this place. I stood at the front desk while the older guy on duty stood hunched over at the computer. It took the young lady coming up and nudging him for him to acknowledge me (she was on the phone helping someone else). He never apologized for ignoring me. Just gave me a flippant "name?" followed only by "credit card." At which point after it ran the card, he asked me if I drove, and then charged me $8/night for parking. When I told him I didn't remember my license plate number to put on the parking pass, he stared at me blankly. This place did NOT make a good first impression. Usually the staff tells you when breakfast starts or another activities going on in the hotel. I got none of that. The rooms are decent. As I type this I can hear someone else's TV in the other room, so the walls are too thin. The door needs to be restarted and the shower is pretty small. If work had not booked this place for the conference I definitely would have stayed elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Austin Airport; City: Austin Texas; Review: The main drawback was the location. Close enough to the airport to hear the noise and it's kind of in the barrio. Everything else was great. Breakfast was decent and hot. The staff was helpful. The rooms were very nice. I would stay her again if I had a car to get around.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Americas Houston; City: Houston Texas; Review: We checked in early and they were able to find us a room. We had trouble with the wifi and they were on that too. We went out to eat and brought back leftovers and they provided us with a fridge and microwave. When our cruise was delayed today and we requested late check out, they have us until 3pm. The beds were comfy. Easy access to highways. If there is a sporting event traffic can get a little rough but that isn't the hotel's issue. Parking is $19. No free Wi-Fi. Overall, outstanding customer service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Worldmark San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: Ok. Maybe I don't have a basis of comparison with older hotels. So some of the things I didn't like about this place may not bother others...or it may not bother you once you know what to expect. Pros: *Good location - a block from Chinatown. 3 blocks from Union Square. A block from the cable car. *Helpful staff Cons: *Room size - a studio is the size of an interior room on a cruise ship * Noise - interior noise and exterior, you can hear it all * Elevator - there is only one and it's slow as all get out. * Beds - small and uncomfortable. * Hard to find - the signage could be bigger. We passed it twice and had to call to figure out where it was. * Lights - in the room is on a timer. It's annoying. * Shower - if there is excess steam, an alarm goes off and they tell you to open a window. Be prepared. (if you can figure out how to turn the shower on, tip, pull down on the spout).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel; City: Fort Worth Texas; Review: I am currently in the hotel for a work conference. So far, here is my evaluation of the place. Service: The staff seems attentive. However they seemed completely unprepared at check in for the 300 people attending this conference. There were only two people at the check-in desk and eventually they moved it up for four. I was promised a phone call when my room was ready that never came. However, I also made a number of other requests, all of which were done promptly this far. Parking: Ridiclous. First, I am handicapped and the "on-site" parking is about a block and half away for the main entrance. Most hotels in urban areas with limited parking allow persons with a handicap to use the valet at a free or discounted rate. Not this place. So I am forced to play the exorbitant amount for valet parking. There doesn't seem to be enough space in the self-park garage at $16 a night. So again, you are forced to use the valet at $22 a night. The valets were helpful with directions and I love that I can call down and have my car waiting for me. Rooms: The room size is great. The bed is pretty comfortable. The bathroom counter could have been cleaned a little better but all in all I didn't see anything too bad. My MAJOR issue with the room/hotel is the lack of free Wi-Fi in the rooms. $13 or $16 a night for wi-fi in the room. Who doesn't do free wi-fi in 2013? Also, the place isn't exactly soundproof. You can hear people in their rooms from the hallway and vice versa. Amenities: There is no real "business center." It's a copy machine inside a gift shop and even that closes at 9pm. The meeting rooms are large and accommodating. I hear the fitness center is pretty good but I haven't been down there yet. Location: This is what you are paying for. Walking distance to anything worth seeing downtown. Excellent location. The hotel itself is a pretty good hotel. But the price gouging on the parking and Internet really leave a bad taste in my mouth. Would I stay here again? Maybe. But I would definitely keep my eyes open for other options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn San Antonio Downtown Market Square; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: I just checked in around midnight after being on the road all day. Check in was simple. Room was clean. When I requested a room change to a higher floor, I was quickly and easily accommodated. Second room was clean as well. Only thing I have not likes so far is that the curtains are sheer and you can't close the blackout curtains all the way. This is particularly freaky/annoying when on the first floor and people can just peek into your window. Hotel shows some signs of wear, but the room is clean. Otherwise, so far, I have no other complaints; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Las Vegas Tropicana Avenue; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: The staff was incredibly friendly. The location is ok. Very much off the strip over near the Orleans. Like the shuttle that takes you to the strip and to the grocery store once a day. The property is nice is clean. The rooms are clean but the furniture is a little worn. My primary complaint is that you can hear everything. People talking outside. People walking up and down steps. People walking above you. That gets a little aggravating after a while. I would think this place could have been built a little more solid. Otherwise, it is a nice resort. Would probably stay at one of the other two Worldmarks in Vegas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Towne Center at Cedar Lodge; City: Baton Rouge Louisiana; Review: I like the location. The rooms are fairly standard Marriott rooms. The room was clean but the ice maker in the fridge didn't work properly. The front desk staff was courteous. It is dog friendly and the cleaning staff would always stop and welcome us and our dog. All in all, I enjoyed my stay here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Windsor; City: Windsor Sonoma County California; Review: I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. From the pictures, I expected something a lot more outdated. The renovated units are great. It is clean and quiet. Of course, they are aggressive about selling the timeshare stuff, but I expect that now. So far, the only thing I have noticed is that the ice maker is very slow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Canterbury at San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: Enjoyed this hotel. It has a nice modern feel to it. The staff was incredibly helpful in almost every aspect. The hotel is in a good location and in walking distance to a lot. Very close to Union Square. The master bedroom bed is very small. The sleeper sofa is very uncomfortable. There is a small fridge and microwave. There are complementary DVDs downstairs. The room was clean. Overall, I would return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Las Vegas Boulevard; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: It was a nice resort. Spacious feeling without being too big. Multiple pools, lazy river and a Starbucks in the main store. The staff were helpful and courteous. The rooms were spacious and clean. The balcony was very spacious as well. Shuttle goes to the grocery store every morning and well as to the Strip every hour. Parking seemed plentiful when I went but it was midweek. Would revisit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Seattle at The Camlin; City: Seattle Washington; Review: Nice hotel. Located downtown and is within walking distance to a lot of things. The staff was wonderful and accommodating. Would love to make this my hotel each and every time I stay. Unfortunately, there is no A/C but it wasn't needed during our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark The Canadian; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: The room is fine and clean. I wish they had a Television in each bedroom. Also these tacky vertical blinds are falling apart and hard to manage. The View is wonderful and the location can't be beat. The room and property gets a 3...bumped up to a 4 for location. The physical key to get into the building needs to be upgraded.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Victoria; City: Victoria Victoria Capital Regional District Vancouver Island Britis; Review: Beautiful views. The room is nice and clean. The beds are comfy. It's in a residential area. Some things in "walking distance" but that means different things for different people. Seaplane woke us up every morning. No A/C but none was needed this time of year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Las Vegas Tropicana Avenue; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: This is my second trip here. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly. As owners, we came down for party weekend. This place wouldn't have been my first choice, but it's Vegas and you don't spend much time in the room anyway. The location isn't great. It's across from the Orleans hotel and you are kind of away from everything. There is an hourly shuttle however that will take you to other the Orleans or Caesar's Place. There is a grocery store shuttle around mid-day. There seems to be plenty of parking. There are no elevators and the buildings are three stories. The units are old. You can hear noises through the windows and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the light switches. I wish there were ceiling fans in the units. The customer service from management was unimpressive. When we asked Sean the front desk person a question/concern, we went back to ask Raphaela, the manager. Instead of Raphaela coming and addressing the issue personally, she sent Sean back to relay the message...which I didn't appreciate. Sean was great, don't get me wrong. I just though from a customer service aspect, there was room for improvement. The room is unimpressive, but clean. There were plenty of towels. The beds were ok. The door jam on the door was coming loose and we called maintenance to come and fix it. It took too long for them to get here considering it was an issue with the front door of the unit. Again, a customer service issue. The hot tub was pretty clean, though not all that hot. The pool area was pretty clean. It was stacked with clean towels. There is not a safe in the unit or any toiletries. The icemaker takes incredibly too long to make ice. For some reason, no one can get a cell signal inside the unit. Wifi is paid and slow. All in all, of the Worldmarks in Vegas, this isn't the crown jewel. But a clean room and some of the staff being helpful keep it from falling below an average rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Room was a very nice size. It was clean. It's just incredibly dated. Everything was in need of repair. The tub around the drain. The tiles in the bathroom. Shoddy patchwork around the A/C unit. Wallpaper coming off the walls. The carpet. Etc. When I checked in the water in the entire hotel was off due to a burst pipe. Manager offered me two bottles of bottled water and said it would be on in 2 hours. After traveling I wanted to take a long, hit shower and I had a meeting to go to in an hour.... So it was just inconvenient. His response was adequate but I would have liked to have seen some additional customer service. He wasn't rude or impolite. Just matter of fact. The elevator is pretty slow. Parking seemed to be plentiful. The neighborhood doesn't seem to offer much. While looking for a parking space, there was some random guy sitting in his van (hopefully alone but I'm not so sure) in the back of the building. It was fine for one night (a friend booked the room) but I can't say I would feel comfortable staying any more than that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Las Vegas Boulevard; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: This is my 3rd visit here and this is the worst stay I have had. The noise insulation is non-existent. You can hear everything. People above you. The door blocks so little noise there were points I thought it was open. The road noise on Las Vegas Blvd was ridiculous. If you stay here, be sure to ask for the back of the resort. Pools are nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Vacation Resorts At National Harbor; City: National Harbor Maryland; Review: Nice and quiet. It is in a very nice area with plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Shuttle to turn outlet mall, casino and Metro stations at a minimal cost. The room was clean and the staff was helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Suites; City: Columbia Kentucky; Review: The hotel is nice and conveniently located next to Walmart. I called to see if I could check in early and they were able to accommodate my request. Everyone was extremely polite and courteous. The room was nice and clean. Breakfast was only ok but it's complimentary, so no complaints there. The only thing keeping it from being a 5 star experience is the fact that the walls are thin. I at the end of the hall could still hear the elevator. The people next to me weren't being particularly loud and I could hear every word of conversation like they were in the room with me. I can't blame that on the staff, but it's just something that kept it from being a 5 star review. Overall, I had a wonderful experience here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: The hotel is centrally located, which is nice. Check in was a bit of a pain, as it was ridiculously and frustratingly slow and I even used mobile check in. It was ridiculously overpriced for what it is, but with hotel rooms at a premium in Puerto Rico, I understand why they can. The hotel itself is nice with nice amenities. The bar has an outdoor lounge which is also nice. It was mostly quiet though I could hear the person about scraping the chair across the floor and the occasional street noise from the street up on the 7th floor. Bummed I didn't get a room upgrade as an elite member, but oh well. The room was mostly clean, though I did find the random stray hair on the floor that didn't belong to me. Loved the ice cold fridge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Austin Downtown University; City: Austin Texas; Review: I came for a short conference for work and I booked here using points. The Good: The point value is really good for the location. All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Parking garage is attached to the hotel (at $27 a night). The bad: The room was kinda clean. The cleaning staff missed a towel hanging on the shower rail and there was hair on the bathroom floor. The TV and dresser weren't dusted, but overall it appeared pretty clean. The ugly: As many has said, it's right down the street from the Salvation Army and a fairly large homeless contingent. It's annoying but I never felt unsafe. There is a music venue right across the street and there might as well not be a wall in this room. You can hear everything to the point where he walls are thumping. It's nuts. Overall, I value peace and quiet, so I'd most likely find somewhere else to stay for that reason. But if you are out and about and won't be in the room much anyways, it's not a bad place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco; City: Frisco Texas; Review: I just needed a one night stay and was pleasantly surprised with the hotel. It was clean, quiet and everyone was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the size of the room. Free parking is also a huge bonus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Murmuri Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: My family and I stayed at the Murmuri Residences in the Liceu apartment. It was an amazing apartment. It is showing a little bit of wear, but the space is incredible. It was in a great area right between two major streets. Check in was a breeze and the staff was very nice. We had a few hiccups along the way but the responsiveness of the staff is the best I have ever seen. The things that keep this from being a 5 star review: 1) we had ants in the kitchen due to lackluster housecleaning. They had the person come and thoroughly clean the next day, but for the price point, it should have been done right the first time. 2) the minibar prices were very expensive. Again, at this price point, to nickel and dime seems unnecessary. I enjoyed my stay would recommend it to anyone. The customer service was out of this world and is the best aspect of this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dallas Plano Granite Park; City: Plano Texas; Review: I stayed at this hotel for the first time and had a wonderful experience. As a Diamond member, I was upgraded to the Executive Floor. The room itself was clean and nice. The room had areas where the wear was apparent, including deep scratches desk area. There were no appetizers in the lounge but I received a voucher for the bar. Went to Executive Lounge for breakfast only to find that some teenagers (I think from a baseball tournament) had all come in and eaten all the food. They were in there pretty much the entire stay. Otherwise, I had a good time and enjoyed my stay very much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Silver Spring North; City: Silver Spring Montgomery County Maryland; Review: It was in a good location with good restaurants around. The breakfast was better than most places of a similar type. The lobby was a little dirty and the elevator was sticky. The room was mostly clean but the staff were wonderfully nice and accommodating. Overall, I would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Austin; City: Austin Texas; Review: This hotel has amazing customer service. I don't enjoy then configuration where all the rooms are facing inward into the lobby as it gets noisy during happy hours and whatnot. The location is great. Loved the Starbucks in the lobby. Would have preferred vending machines on each floor instead of the overpriced store in the lobby. Otherwise, I enjoyed my stay. Like I said, the customer service is the best I've ever had.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dallas Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center; City: Plano Texas; Review: The location is amazing. Right in the Shops at Legacy. I found everything else to be just ok. There was nothing spectacular about customer service or check in. The room was just ok. I couldn't get then AC to get cold enough even though the thermostat claimed it was 60 degrees in the room. All in all it was a decent experience but for the price point I expected so muxh more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cadoro; City: Sao Paulo State of Sao Paulo; Review: I got there late at night and everyone was very helpful and room service was good. The people were all very helpful despite my not speaking any Portuguese. The room was clean and nice. I enjoyed it and would stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: Check in was a breeze and everyone at the hotel was helpful and courteous. Customer service is where this hotel really shines. The location can't be beat and the hotel breakfast is one of the best I have ever experienced. The views of Copacabana Beach are amazing. The things that stops this from being a perfect hotel is 1) room service. As impressed as I was with breakfast, room service was lackluster and 2) the sound. I suppose it's a older hotel and the walls (and ceilings) are thin. You can hear every conversation and every step on the floor above you. In made for at least one restless nights' sleep. I'd bring earplugs but I'd stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach; City: Cape Canaveral Brevard County Flor; Review: This a basic hotel. No frills but it was clean and the people were courteous. I arrived before the check in time and for whatever reason the front desk couldn't get housekeeping to clean my room out of order so that I could check in. There is nothing to do in the area, which resulted in us sitting in the lobby for several hours. When we were able to get into the room, it was clean and the people were always very friendly and polite. My mother said the beds were a little hard for her liking. Overall, it was a pretty good place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Filtrete UR04-6PK-1E Air Filter, 14 x 25 x 1, White, 6 Pack; Brand: Filtrete; Review: This is just a guess as no one has mentioned it, but it appears folks are using these filters in homes with a single filter installed at the furnace or at a return located in a central location in the house. I mention this because many newer homes have several returns located in various places in the house. I have a 2400 sq. ft. home and we have 4 returns of various sizes...2, 20"x20"...1, 20x24,...1, 14"x20". The total surface area of those 4 filters will have a significant impact on the time required between filter changes and the problem some are expressing about pressure drop. Under the conditions in which I live, 3 months is not an unreasonable time between filter changes and I have experienced no problems with the blower motors straining to draw air. One last comment. I have observed that not all filters will collect debris at the same rate. The location of the return can make a large difference. I have two returns located in the ceiling, one filter located in the hallway with wooden floors, and one filter in a bedroom with carpeting. The filter in the bedroom with carpeting needs replacing much more frequently than the filter in the hallway with wooden floors. And the filters in the ceiling collect debris very slowly. So, I change these filters at different intervals to reflect the environment they operate. Anyway, for those of you who live in homes similar to mine I thought these comments might be of some help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Filtrete Healthy Living Filter, 14-Inch by 14-Inch by 1-Inch, 1-Pack; Brand: Filtrete; Review: This is just a guess as no one has mentioned it, but it appears folks are using these filters in homes with a single filter installed at the furnace or at a return located in a central location in the house. I mention this because many newer homes have several returns located in various places in the house. I have a 2400 sq. ft. home and we have 4 returns of various sizes...2, 20"x20"...1, 20x24,...1, 14"x20". The total surface area of those 4 filters will have a significant impact on the time required between filter changes and the problem some are expressing about pressure drop. Under the conditions in which I live, 3 months is not an unreasonable time between filter changes and I have experienced no problems with the blower motors straining to draw air. One last comment. I have observed that not all filters will collect debris at the same rate. The location of the return can make a large difference. I have two returns located in the ceiling, one filter located in the hallway with wooden floors, and one filter in a bedroom with carpeting. The filter in the bedroom with carpeting needs replacing much more frequently than the filter in the hallway with wooden floors. And the filters in the ceiling collect debris very slowly. So, I change these filters at different intervals to reflect the environment they operate. Anyway, for those of you who live in homes similar to mine I thought these comments might be of some help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell, Dark Brown; Brand: Mr Beams; Review: Awesome product. Ample light. Easy mounting with a lot of adjustability. Commendable motion sensor. Very happy I bought these just a few weeks ago when a set of 3 was only $36 for the brown model. Not sure why price has jumped so much. Because of higher price, would give product 4.5 stars is such a rating were allowed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips LED Dimmable BR40 Soft White Light Bulb with Warm Glow Effect 800-Lumen, 2700-2200-Kelvin, 10-Watt (65-Watt Equivalent), E26 Base,; Brand: Philips LED; Review: Very impressive LED bulb. Well reviewed on other sites too. Worth serious consideration. I have 13 in my kitchen and all are still functioning well after several months of use. My first review of the bulb was rejected so I going to try to say the following more carefully. You can easily purchase this bulb elsewhere for around $10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speakman S-2005-H Hotel Anystream High Pressure 2.5 gpm Multi-Function Shower Head; Brand: Speakman; Review: No matter how much I fiddle with the position of the lever/valve that controls how much water comes out of the fine jets and how much comes out of the massage jets, I can not get the water to flow completely out of the fine jets. Some of the water dribbles out of the massage jets at a MINIMUM. This is so frustrating because it is causing me to lose water pressure out of the fine jets. Having said that, I contacted Speakman to return the unit and could not have been more impressed with the speed and courtesy of their response! They are sending me a replacement unit. No hassles. No costs. Because I have not seen a similar complaint regarding the valve in any other review, I suspect this is a very rare problem. Coupled with the outstanding customer service, and you have a 5 star experience/product in my opinion. Update: Received the replacement showerhead from Speakman in just a couple days. The new unit performs wonderfully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Woman of the Year (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mississippi Burning (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Presumed Innocent (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Way Out (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Il Postino (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fly Away Home (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Odd Couple (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Man (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jagged Edge (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchables (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Cage aux Folles (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Serpico (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grapes of Wrath (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Splash: 20th Anniversary Edition (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gypsy (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cabaret (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agnes of God (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Without a Cause: Special Edition (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American in Paris (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ben-Hur: Collector's Edition (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Misfits (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Femme Nikita (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Star Maker (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up at the Villa (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Fistful of Dollars (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lilies of the Field (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twelve O'Clock High (1949); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurel Canyon (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goodbye Girl (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso: Director's Cut (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inherit the Wind (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prelude to a Kiss (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Guns of Navarone (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Heights (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Affair to Remember (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out to Sea (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Apostle (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Boulevard (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heist (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dirty Dozen (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spartacus (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-911 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Raisin in the Sun (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Here to Eternity (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle Worker (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice And Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kissing Jessica Stein (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Piano (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Want to Live! (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Way We Were (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Flying Tigers (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Muriel's Wedding (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Storm (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Tides (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ordinary People (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Weekend (1945); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1932); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doc Hollywood (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Glenn Miller Story (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Victor / Victoria (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rebecca (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victor / Victoria (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Harvey Girls (1946); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friendly Persuasion (1956); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Key Largo (1948); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Music Man (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pat and Mike (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Remains of the Day (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Emperor (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1949); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (1945); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Men Can't Jump (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Age of Innocence (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai X (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Sir (1966); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Birds (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Get Your Gun (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Star Is Born (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brian's Song (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wings of the Dove (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notorious (1946); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primary Colors (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wit (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nip/Tuck: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legend of 1900 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Malena (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butterfly (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father Goose (1964); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Operation Petticoat (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Funny Lady (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Pizza (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridges of Madison County (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arthur (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in America (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The End of the Affair (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Owl and the Pussycat (1970); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Butterflies Are Free (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nuts (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere in Time (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goodbye Girl (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Pacific (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Same Time (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Affair (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Moon (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King of Kings (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Funny Girl (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jesus of Nazareth (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forget Paris (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Third Man (1949); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birdman of Alcatraz (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Arm: 50th Anniversary Special Edition (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Affair (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The French Connection (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Verdict (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Sight (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: They Call Me Mr. Tibbs (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Buck (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norma Rae (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Giant (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prizzi's Honor (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand and Deliver (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Club (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Russia With Love (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midway (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Grit (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mildred Pierce (1945); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Joy Luck Club (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kalifornia (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Days of Wine and Roses (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 9 1/2 Weeks (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Days (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Brown (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Housesitter (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dopamine (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charly (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Money (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marty (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How Green Was My Valley (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goodbye (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Miniver (1942); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cat Ballou (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Judgment at Nuremberg (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Places in the Heart (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wall Street (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gentleman's Agreement (1947); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nobody's Fool (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Greatest Show on Earth (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Imitation of Life: Double Feature (1934 (1934); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Woman on Top (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breezy (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butcher's Wife (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Easy (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Head in the Clouds (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shield: Season 3 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heat: Special Edition (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot 2 (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Year Itch (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New York (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absence of Malice (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Producers (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'm Not Scared (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gaslight (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laura (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stage Beauty (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nip/Tuck: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Easter Parade (1948); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Selena (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Three Faces of Eve (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wait Until Dark (1967); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Walk in the Clouds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Always (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hello (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swing Shift (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Song of Bernadette (1943); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Women (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Sky (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born Yesterday (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Klute (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Howards End (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hud (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Downfall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Widow (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Winged Migration (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Message in a Bottle (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simon Birch (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Room with a View: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Velvet (1944); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch 2 (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC660 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter; Brand: Clore Automotive; Review: I received my Clore JNC660 on Sep 17, 2013. It did not have the plastic clamp covers. I called customer support and they stated they went from an all metal clamp to a nylon reinforced plastic clamp and the new clamps did not come with covers. I told customer support that the instruction sticker on the back of the unit said to reinstall the clamp covers. Customer support said they would be happy to send the covers but they probably sould not fit the new clamps correctly and my unit had an old instruction sticker for some reason. Not a big deal, just wanted to pass on the information. The second picture on the Amazon listing shows the older style metal clamps with the plastic covers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Air Compressor; Brand: Clore Automotive; Review: I received my Clore JNC660 on Sep 17, 2013. It did not have the plastic clamp covers. I called customer support and they stated they went from an all metal clamp to a nylon reinforced plastic clamp and the new clamps did not come with covers. I told customer support that the instruction sticker on the back of the unit said to reinstall the clamp covers. Customer support said they would be happy to send the covers but they probably sould not fit the new clamps correctly and my unit had an old instruction sticker for some reason. Not a big deal, just wanted to pass on the information. The second picture on the Amazon listing shows the older style metal clamps with the plastic covers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Kit (NEW Improved Formula & Larger Size); Brand: Forever Car Car Products; Review: Works very well. On my plastic trim pieces that where light grey looking it took about 3 coats to really turn them black. I did have an issue with streaks, but next time I think I am going to apply the stuff and wipe/buff with a cloth after a few minutes, or try and use a cloth of some type instead of the foam brush. Time will tell how it holds up but for now it looks great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nissan Titan LED Package Interior + Tag + Reverse Lights (14 pieces); Brand: Check it Auto; Review: Nice bright white light compared to the OEM lighting. The only problem I had was with the bulbs that went into the bottom of each door on my crew cab Titan, the bulb holders are fairly special and the LED bulbs had a hard time fitting the bulb holder but they did work out in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PROGRIP 822820 Truck and Trailer Bed Cargo Tie Down Anchor Removable Bolt, 1/2" diameter x 2" Shank (Pack of; Brand: PROGRIP; Review: Really like these tie downs and having the option to remove. I had a Silver Fox ATV trailer with a metal floor. I took some 4 inch long 2.5" x 2.5" angle iron and welded them underneath the deck and to the frame. Drilled thru the angle iron and decking and installed these. They are not going anywhere! One work of caution. Do not drill a 3/4" hole initially, if you have a thin deck the anchor might pull thru. Instead drill an 11/16" hole, take a small file and slowly work the hole until you can get the anchor in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: StowAway Hitch Tightener, Anti-Rattle Stabilizer for 2 Inch and 1.25 Inch Hitches; Brand: StowAway Cargo Carriers; Review: Looks the same as Superstrut beam clamp U501 or Power-Strut PS 2651 T1 EG Beam Clamp, U Bolt, Strut Clamp, 3-3/8 Wide. Going to try the Power Strut brand for $5.80 at my local electrical supply and see how that works before buying this, can't hurt and a lot cheaper; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Western Power Sports Heated Grip - Black; Brand: Western Power Sports; Review: Perfect replacement for the ones I had, only needed one so replaced that one only, worked fine. I did epoxy the grip on just in case of any future loosening issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JSP Manufacturing 20 Yellow Fuel Gas Can Jug Vent Cap Compatible Chilton Briggs Rotopax Gott Anchor; Brand: JSP Manufacturing; Review: Worked great to get gas flowing in a steady stream again on newer containers. Good quality. I would drill hole 1/32 smaller and try that first. If it leaks, try some two part plastic epoxy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keyless2Go 2 New Replacement Keyless Entry Remote Start Car Key Fob for 22733524 KOBGT04A Malibu Cobalt G5 G6 Grand Prix; Brand: Keyless2Go; Review: Work fine, good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KeylessOption Replacement Uncut Transponder Chip Key Blank Ignition Circle Plus (Pack of 2); Brand: KeylessOption; Review: Programed fine, no issues; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sh*t My Dad Says; Author: Justin Halpern; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was a book, I could not put down...It had me rolling in the aisles of the airplane as I read...Justin Halpern did an excellent job! Through the laughter you could still see the love Justin's father had for him and his family. This is a must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindred; Author: Octavia E. Butler; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Octavia Butler is a brilliant writer. Butler's "Kindred" got my attention at the first sentence, "I lost an arm on my last trip home," and she continued to draw me in unto the very end. Being a genealogist I was amazed at Butler's Storytelling ingeniousness as her character "Dana" time travels between the 1970's into the 1800's discovering and putting skin on the bones of her slave and slave-owning ancestors. Dana, an African American woman, who is living in a Contemporary time period, and married to a white man, has the opportunity to be sent back in time with the purpose of protecting Dana, as she is found helpless to the devastation of slavery. Dana finds herself on the plantation of her ancestor "Rufus" anytime he is in serious trouble. It was as if they both needed each other, if the future or present time was to be. We are because they were. I don't want to give too much away as this is a must read book for anyone that likes science fiction,and historical fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Running with Scissors; Author: Augusten Burroughs; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Running With Scissors was unbelievably out of this world. Around every corner was a surprise. There were moments when I couldn't stop laughing as each chapter was built on absurdity. There was lots of shock value throughout. The sexual language in this book read as porn, and I advise this book not be read by anyone under 18. The actions of the psychiatrists patients against his own children, adopted or otherwise was very troubling and not believable. I wanted to shout "Cut" as if I was shooting a badly rated film that needed editing. The characters in the book were chaotic as were there living conditions. It seemed that everyone should have resided in a mental hospital. It was the hopes of Dr. Finch, to have his own psychiatric hospital, but not being successful in that endeavor began treating patients in his own home. He broke many rules of privacy and patient/client relationship regulations. The doctor wanting to help patients with their psychosis, he brought it into his own environment and it clearly affected everyone in the home. All red flags are raised!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pencil Shavings: Memoirs; Author: Olive Higgins Prouty; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: My interest for this memoir came by the suggestion of Olive Higgins Prouty's great niece Clarinda. This is a memoir that I intend to read again and again. I have found through this reading that we are all connected one way or another even if not through blood. My family worked for the Higgins and I see many of the influences this family or clan has had upon mine. I am impressed by this memoir and it has encouraged me to pen my family story for the next generation. This memoir made me laugh, made me cry and I could relate to Olive even though she was born in the later part of the 1800's. She was a lady before her time and I appreciate her love for family, business, her passion and her community. She truly carried her family's legacy and the descendants of this clan do so to this current day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Eyes: A Collective Memoir of Child Sexual Abuse; Author: Katandra Jackson Nunnally; Genres: non-fiction; Review: When Daddy thinks it is okay to touch his little girl as if she were his lover; When mama's boyfriend violates her daughters innocence; When a girl goes to her friend's home thinking she is there for fun and is then threatened into submission to not tell about the rape, and when one's parent fails to protect and to see the signs of sexual abuse leaving their daughter open to continued trespasses; Then we know that all little girls are vulnerable to such a violation. Angel Eyes, a collective memoir of women who were once little girls share their innermost secrets of sexual abuse caused against them when they were not of an age of consent. Their stories are different but the crimes are the same leaving a putrid smell upon a festering open sore within her psyche, within her heart and her soul. Angel Eyes Rips open and tears down the veil of child sexual abuse revealing the rawness of the crime against the innocent. This is not a book for the weak at heart... as you will definitely cry, and at the very least be affected. It is a book that everyone should read none-the-less, because when a people are ignorant and have a lack of understanding, we will perish and we allow this preventable disease to corrupt and grow, being passed down to our next generation. The collections of stories are of women of different socio-economical backgrounds. Angel Eyes mission is to inform, educate and bring awareness, and it succeeds. The stories uncover the temporary bandages of the sufferings of the heart and mind, allowing women to speak out against these heinous crimes. The stories of these survivors give healing to themselves and to others that may have experienced sexual abuse. Katandra Shanel Jackson, the genius behind Angel Eyes has given a platform for which other sexually abused survivors to stand allowing them to see that they are not alone, and that collectively their voices can and will be heard. None of us are immune and we are all affected by what happens to our little girls. Through the eyes of a survivor, all little girls who are now mothers of the next generation can have their voices heard and the healing process can begin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven: A Remarkable Account of Miracles, Angels, and Life beyond This World; Author: Kevin Malarkey; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This story gives us a mere glimpse of Heaven, Angels and God, through the tragedy and recovery of a young boy, "Alex Malarkey" who survives a devastating car accident that almost took his life and the life of his father. It is through this young boys testimony of what he saw when he was in a coma that he has drawn others to the throne of God. This is a book of hope, and mercy! This book will make you want to re-evaluate the relationship that you have with God. The idea that there is a heaven, or hell, or something beyond this physical world, has been answered through the experience of one that has seen the throne of God and has experienced God's mercy. I recommend this book to all Christians and anyone wanting to deepen their relationship with God.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections; Author: Nora Ephron; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Nora Ephron, reveals her innermost thoughts about growing older. She begins with what she does not remember, and she does it in such a way that most people can relate to it. Some may say that the ending is sad and depressing, but her essays are an insightful autobiographical of being young and growing old. We all must pass this way...and it is almost ironic that Nora Ephron passed away a few years after the publishing of this book. These are her last thoughts that in retrospect are like her journal of her life in short form. She writes with humor, yet with such frank sadness. "And it is with all good things...They must come to an end...or all things do end."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams; Author: Deepak Chopra; Genres: non-fiction; Review: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success will definitely change your thinking about life and what you need to do to be successful. It is very practical.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success; Author: Russell Simmons; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Laws of Success is a book that hones into 12 steps of Achieving success. It is a book that every young person should read. It speaks to the hip hop age and to those trying to find their way. While we all have a purpose, it is in this purpose that we find our passions,and we believe in what we are called to do, and we just "Do It." I truly enjoyed this read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blues for Mister Charlie; Author: James Baldwin; Genres: graphic, comics, poetry, fiction; Review: Baldwin's "Blues for Mister Charlie" is still very relevant after Fifty years when we as a society continue to deal with cases such as Trayvon Martin. Who has power and who gets justice? Baldwin weaves a story around race, sexuality and justice. There are so many summaries and reviews of this work of art. I suggest that everyone read because today we are repeating history, and in order to rid our society of injustice, we must know the history of it, and do something to affect change throughout our communities and through the justice system.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girls in White Dresses; Author: Jennifer Close; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Girls in White Dresses was somewhat entertaining. The book read like a memoir. There were moments when I had to look back at chapters I read as at times it was difficult to keep track of the characters. The theme seemed to be more about transitions in life and relationships. Some of the stories had me laughing as some of it was relatable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Collected Poems; Author: Maya Angelou; Genres: young-adult, non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: Maya Angelou has been my favorite author, poet, and teacher since I was 15. I immediately fell in love with her as a writer...There was much that I could relate to. I had a collection of her books, but had given them away over the years. I was excited to receive the complete collection of Maya's poetry. There is much to be said of her writings...Some hit close to home and some I do not completely understand. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to those who love poetry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cesar Chavez: Una Biografia Ilustrada Con Fotografias; Author: Lucile Davis; Genres: children; Review: The children's book is well written. We didn't have to wait till the middle or end to figure out what Cesar Chavez did in his life. The author let us know right away in three paragraphs, then went into his childhood and into the life he lived as an activist. Every page had a heading and each page was summarized by a sentence that summed up the important point the author was wanting to convey about Cesar. I loved the style of the book and would recommend it for any school age child to learn more about Cesar Chavez.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka an; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: This review is just for the hotel and the grounds. The Sian Kaan first off is an adults only all inclusive. (That is the main reason we opted for this resort). Not that I have anything against families with kids, just that I have found these resorts tend to have a higher quality of food. Secondly staying at this resort allows use all the amenities of the Bahia Principe resorts which were all nearby. Which means you are able to dine at any of the restaurants, see any of the shows/entertainment, facilities such as gym and spa, and pool. A shuttle car which literally came every 5-10 minutes would take you to the beach or the other resorts. The grounds are well kept and very clean. The open air lobby is much smaller compared to the other resorts. Decor in restaurants, rooms, and lobby are very minimalist and modern. Tips: 1. Use CANCUNTRANSFER.COM for direct shuttle to hotel from airport. Best price for quickest travel to hotel. (Since we all know you want to unpack and hit the beach as soon as you land!) 2. Location of the Sian Kaan was excellent since it was near many of the attractions off the highway. Make sure you use the COLLECTIVO (which were white vans that run up and down the local highway from Playa Del Carmen to Tulum). Cost can vary from $2 - $3.50 USD pp which is so much cheaper than local taxi. Very safe and nice mix of other tourists as well as locals. Did I mention there is also air conditioning?!! 3. If you want more privacy and quiet, ask for room on second or third floor (keep in mind there is only stairs) and buildings located on the right of lobby. 4. If you are into yoga make sure you must visit their TAO wellness center. It was really cool doing yoga above the trees! Also they have two lap pools and a small fitness center that looks into the jungle! 5. If you opt for a spa treatment, go to TAO wellness center (see above) since prices are so much cheaper due to daily specials they offer. 6. Buffet at the Bahia Principe Tulum was the best in my opinion. Went there whenever possible for lunch. 7. Bahia Principe Coba had a nice little casino for the gamblers. Nice way to spend an evening. 8. Best shows that you should see during your stay: Michael Jackson and the Afrodance. 9. Bahia Principe Akumal had the largest and coolest pool compared to the adjacent resorts. 10. In my opinion, the best dinner options were Alux (Sian Kaan) and Arlequin (Akumal resort) for high dining. I had foie gras at Alux which was quite good and ask for the baby lobster (which they offer but not on menu). At Arlequin restaurant, the duck entree was probably hands down the best thing I had during my entire trip. I must add the service was also impeccable! 11. Lastly, make sure to use the free one hour snorkeling rentals and go; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Water Club by Borgata; City: Atlantic City New Jersey; Review: I am a frequent visitor of Atlantic City. Probably on average, I go down once a month. I have stayed at almost all the casinos and from my experiences, I have to say the Water Club is the full package! Eventhough it shares the same restaurants and casino floor as the Borgata, the Water club has a separate section with beautiful and spacious rooms, a gorgeous spa, and a relaxing pool area. Whenever I get comp rooms, this is always my first option! (Otherwise I stay at the Borgata). The beds are extremely comfortable and the shower heads are great! It is connected to the Borgata casino which I feel has the best layout and options of restaurants/bars, gaming tables and slots. Tips: 1. The Immersion spa on the 35th floor is a great place to relax for a couple of hours. Even if you don't pay for a treatment, go for the daily access for a small fee. Large windows from floor to ceiling offer great views of the city while you lounge and take a break from gambling. 2. I always go online and look up their monthly spa specials to save money before booking a treatment. 3. Izakaya has Monday night Asian inspired specials for $7 on various libations and food items. 4. The Bread and Butter restaurant offers the best grill cheeses and waffles! Nice option for a light or quick meal. It is also open 24 hours. 5. The pool area on the first floor is more peaceful than the one at the Borgata, since it is adults-only. 6. Do not move or take anything from the small fridge otherwise you will be charge a rather obnoxious fee. 7. When parking, don't go into the parking garage but rather go to the outside parking lot to the right. (Follow signs for Water Club Parking). Much easier access in and out. 8. They have a comedy show every single night if you are looking for something to do after dinner and take an hour break from gambling. 9. There are free jitneys that can take you to the other casinos and boardwalk, if you are not interested in moving your car from the parking lot. 10. Most importantly, if you are gambling...make sure to get the Borgata card so you can earn points and rewards! So why only four stars instead of five? WIFI!! No free wifi in rooms. Come on guys...it would be a nice perk considering the amount of money people drop there every single day. Looking forward to my stay there next week! Follow me on twitter @travelfooddude!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tan Hoang Long Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Traveled all over central and southern Vietnam in April. During my stay in Ho Chi Minh (formerly known as Saigon), I was lucky to find this little gem in the middle of the city. I found the rooms to be very inexpensive for the location. The rooms offer plentiful storage space for your luggage as well as a safe for your valuables. Every room has a nice size bathroom with a great tub for soaking. The air conditioning works really well especially when you need a break from the extreme heat of the city. They also serve complimentary breakfast every morning, so make sure to get their early since seating is very limited. Tips when staying there: 1. You are located around some really nice restaurants and shopping centers so it is easily to walk and explore. I walked almost everywhere. 2. If you do opt to take public transportation, look for cabs that are VINASUN. They are the most trusted taxi service in the area and very cheap too! 3. They do have dry cleaning service and that was also very inexpensive. It literally cost me under $10 for a huge bag of clothes. 4. I found myself hanging out a lot at the Grand Saigon hotel which is two blocks away. That hotel has a little casino, great roof top bar and restaurant and also a nice spa (which gives 40% off treatments before 3pm). So I got the perks of an expensive hotel without staying at one. 5. There is a restaurant around the corner called Pho 24 which is great for people on a budget. You can get their basic Pho for just 29,000 Viet dongs which equals to $1.37 USD! I ate there a couple of times during my stay. 6. When traveling through Vietnam you must leave your passport at the front desk at most hotels. I don't know about you, but I don't feel comfortable leaving that with some stranger. So it's important to make photo copies since most hotels including this one will accept them. The two most important things for me when staying at any hotel: The cleanliness of the hotel and the comfort of the bed. Both were perfectly fine for me, but I do like my beds a little harder then plush. I grew very familiar with Ho Chi Minh city and would gladly stay here again! Thanks for reading and make sure to follow me on twitter at @travelfooddude; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House; City: Orlando Florida; Review: I'm puttin it out there by saying that this has to be the BEST resort in all of Disney! I've stayed at other Disney resorts in the past but was blown away by this one! The resort was split into two sections, Kidani Village and Jambo Village. This review is solely based on Jambo Village, where I was during my stay. The African inspired architect and design jumps right out at you the instant you walk into the huge open lobby. I was impressed with the attention to detail from the huge bridge that connected the two sides of the hotel down to the design of the thick wooden doors of each individual rooms. My room was spacious and looked out into the safari area where I saw a constant fleet of zebras, giraffes and other wildlife that roamed the enclosed area. The pool area was nicely spread out so you never felt crowded. Also the gym on the premise was clean and had just the right amount of machines and equipment to get in that perfect workout (if you choose that route). Some tips staying there: 1. The dinner buffet at "Boma" is a great way to taste a little of the different flavors of African cuisine. 2. The best and cheaper option for breakfast and lunch is at "The Mara" which is near the pool area. Perfect place for a quick coffee and bagel in the am. 3. Yes there is FREE Wifi throughout the resort, so you definitely don't have to worry about using up your data plans! 4. Best way to travel from one resort to another or the parks is through the free shuttle buses. 5. At night make sure to find a seat at one of the rocking chairs around the outside fire pit! I usually go to Disney every couple of years and this was my first time staying at this resort. Moving forward, I can't see myself staying anywhere else in the Disney compound unless they open a cool hightech space theme lodging area. (Giving Disney some ideas!!) Until then, see you Jambo house next time I'm in Disney! Travelfooddude; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Orlando; City: Orlando Florida; Review: If you are tired of all the kitschy, pop culture and cartoon characters that fully surrounds Orlando, and you long for old world elegance and quiet sheek....then this is the hotel for you. Service is top notch in all areas from their well trained employees. The rooms are nice sized with a large bathroom which includes both a stand in shower as well as an oversized bath tub. The bed which hands down is the most comfortable bed I have ever been blessed to sleep in. The rooms are incredible quiet which adds to that deeper sleep you require when on vacation. There is also a spa and workout gym on the premise. The gym is larger than most gyms I have seen at other hotels. The pool area consists of two pools and a hot tub. There is also an abundance of lounge chairs, several cabanas, and even fire pits that are turned on during evening hours to keep you warm. Since it is connected right next to the Hilton, you will also have access to all the amenities that Hilton provides. Tips when staying here: 1. As mentioned above, you have access to the Hilton...which is walking distance and there is a nice long lazy river pool. Great to float on the tube after a looooong day at the amusement parks. 2. The only real option outside of room service for breakfast is at Oscars. Ordering ala cart is expensive but you are better off doing the buffet (which will still cost a pretty penny $32). Remember this is the Waldorf Astoria after all. 3. They have shuttle buses that run free only to the Disney parks. Make sure to grab a schedule, since some run to and from more frequent than other parks. 4. However, if you like to visit Universal studios and/or Islands of Adventure....there is a shuttle service that will get you there for $20 per person round trip. (Still less than the $60+ cab ride each way) Just make sure to see the concierge the day or so before. 5. If you sign up as a Hilton Honors member, you will receive free Wifi throughout the resort, otherwise it will cost $19.95 per day! I been lucky enough to stay here a couple of times during my visits to Orlando. I'm sure I will be back in the near future. Can't wait to get back in the comfy robes and have one of my best nights sleep in the plush beds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mo' Money (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-9 (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Without a Face (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Replicant (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bushido Blade (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cobra (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another 48 Hrs. (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rare Birds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredible Hulk (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road House (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Distinguished Gentleman (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fan (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fled (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Specialist (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Next of Kin (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Heat (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Going All the Way (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Discovering Ireland (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clay Pigeons (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The French Connection (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chronos: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 200 Cigarettes (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homegrown (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oliver! (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Music Man (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ridicule (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harrison's Flowers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Halloween (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Train (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongeguard on Duty (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bubba Ho-Tep (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Buck (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Godsend (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Stickup (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Reckoning (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Used Cars (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silverado (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jeremiah Johnson (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: McLintock! Collector's Edition (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Big Man (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sugarland Express (1974); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Josie and the Pussycats (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Paradise (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (1965); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons and Dragons Adventure (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ned Kelly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duel (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaolin Soccer (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Score (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UFC 48: Ultimate Fighting Championship: Payback (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ran (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sanjuro (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty! The American Revolution (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: ECCO Men's Seattle Apron-Toe Derby Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I have worn this shoe for three months now. I walk about 1/2 mile each way to work and they are really comfortable. No wear evident at all so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit and all. no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit and all. no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit and all. no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit and all. no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit and all. no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: FOG by London Fog Men's Hartford Softshell Hipster Jacket; Brand: FOG by London Fog; Review: Gooood; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's AMW320R-1EV; Brand: Casio; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alex Stevens Men's Striped Button Henley Hoodie; Brand: Alex Stevens; Review: Excelent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SO&CO New York Women's 'Madison' Quartz Metal and Stainless Steel Dress Watch, Color:Rose Gold-Toned (Model: 5052B.3); Brand: SO&CO New York; Review: Excelent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOXY Socks Powerful Power Skull Knee-High Fitness Deadlift Socks; Brand: MOXY Socks; Review: Powerfully; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOXY Socks Black with Red, White, and Blue American Star Knee-High Deadlift Socks; Brand: MOXY Socks; Review: Magnfico; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FIBO STEEL 4MM Stainless Steel Rope Chain Necklace for Men Women,16-36 inches; Brand: FIBO STEEL; Review: Good chain, but came short, could not fix.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Tan Hoang Long Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Ive stayed several times in Saigon now and this was probably the best place. The rooms are clean, the location is excellent and the staff easy to deal with. If your looking for cheap/midrange no fuss accommodation then this is the go; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haad Salad Villa; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: I love this place and I still dream of being back there, sitting on the beach with the flea ridden dog and drinking a beer. This is what Thailand island living is really like. Make sure you try the fresh caught fish by night too, an absolute treat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cuillin View; City: Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: This is a great little bnb off the main track with marvelous views on the isle of Skye. Joe the host was an absolute legend, friendly, respectful and attentive. There is a great selection of books and videos if needed, wifi and comfy lounge. Can't reccomend this place enough!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Swan Hostel Sevilla; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: I've been in the road for a while now and over the years have been to several hostels. This place has the goods ...great room setup (aside from the height) and great facilities , if you come to Seville stay here...you won't be disappointed. 200 words min is annoying; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream Kasbah; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Just spent the night here but looked like the hostel was being renovated or something. Lockers were good, wifi ok, breakfast a bit small, beds great, staff great, laundry not so great. About 700m walk to square. Also they ran out of beer , or didn't have any to start with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cloud 9 Hostel; City: Lagos Faro District Algarve; Review: Loved the crew here at Cloud 9, down to earth, helpful and friendly. The hostel itself is great too, in a great location that is close to everything. Wifi has just been upgraded, facilities are good and the rooftop is a nice place to end the day. Thanks for having me, i think i need to come back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riad Verus; City: Fes Fes Boulemane Region; Review: I put this review up to give a little context to this hostel from my experience there over a couple of days. The hostel itself was fine, facilities ok, breakfast is ok, price is ok but there is something amiss with the owner. He was deceitful with specific information about a tour in order to convince us to book through him. He was also uncooperative whilst I was attempting to retrieve a wallet I left behind in the tour car. Something that I did get back but only after he applied an exorbitant fee for doing so. DONT BOOK TOURS here it's way overpriced. Don't do laundry here as its again, overpriced (there is a small laundry close by on the way to the blue gate) As with most of Morocco expect to pay for anything you want , just more here. Also be advised that this hostel offers bonuses for people who give positive reviews which, in my opinion, has overinflated their rating. We unfortunately booked a tour through this hostel, had issues and were only entitled to a partial refund if we agreed to write a good review on hostelworld. As with all of Morocco , be careful, just more in particular in this place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Tresor; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: The facilites here were pretty good, showers and bathrooms enough for all, lockers in the rooms and plenty of space. The wifi was really ordinary, especially in the rooms but sometimes in the main lobby as well. The day staff average and arvo / night guys very helpful. Best thing about this place is location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hostel One Home; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: My short stay in Prague was made awesome by the guys that ran this place. If I needed something they made it happen, they also made free dinners and organized lots of events for their guests. Facilities were perfect too and location only a short walk from everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Splendido; City: Sibenik Sibenik Knin County Dalmatia; Review: The mother and family here are most welcoming and accommodating to all their guests here, they will help in any way they can and are incredible. Unfortunately the hostel wasn't up to scratch , kitchen was gross, no locks on doors or common area. This looked like they were working on it for summer but at the moment not in use. The beds were pretty good though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Chic; City: Zagreb Central Croatia; Review: Stayed here just the one night but this small little hostel had everything that you needed. It was modern, rooms had private lockers and kitchen was perfect. The staff were a standout, both the girls going to all sorts to try and make our stay all the better. Also close to everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CroParadise Central Suites; City: Split Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Its an odd assortment of hostels in this group, they are split amongst a few buildings. The guy who runs the blue hostel is cool but for me some of the other staff lacked hospitality skills. That aside the blue hostel itself had great facilites, big cupboards for storage, very comfy beds with power and a personal light. I would have given them a five star if it wasnt for the rest of the staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reykjavik City HI Hostel; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: This is a big hostel that caters for large travelling groups and campers. Wasn't really a good vibe here but the facilities were sufficient. Staff seemed to lack knowledge of the word 'hospitality' or 'customer service' First hostel where I've had to pay for a bed sheet, ridiculous. I don't recommend; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singer109 Backpacker Apartment Hostel; City: Berlin; Review: I gotta say, I did not enjoy my stay here at all, the major reason being the wifi situation. I've been on the road 8 months and have stayed in countless hostels ... This is the first time I've experienced this. The wifi requires login every 20-30 mins...terrible if you are mid-booking something and cancels everything. The rooms are hot, but have a fan. There is no kitchen at all but they provide a 5e breakfast, they also have washing facilities. The noise from the echo is very annoying, I complained and was told to get earbuds...available for 1 euro. Also train station is too far away and lots of kid groups come through here .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bo Camping og Hyttegrend; City: Bo I Telemark Bo I Telemark Municipality Telemark Eastern Nor; Review: This place was awesome, only wish we had the time to stay longer. They had great facilities including plenty of things for kids to do. Hostess also great, happy and smiling. Only bad thing is 12kr for just 3 mins in the showers...need more time than that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Hostel; City: Stockholm; Review: Just stayed the one night here but everything was as it said it was. Good comfy beds and linen, wall sockets and personal lights , small lockers in room. Kitchen and lounge areas also good and close to central station. First time in Europe I haven't had 24hr reception but it's scandanavia so I guess the rules are different; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Mango Hotel Danang; City: Da Nang; Review: The guys here were great, friendly and accommodating to our needs. Breakfast was a treat and location was fine. Nice and cheap and I was lucky to get an upgrade :-) Taxis ate everywhere outside the property and a great little supermarket down the lane.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arianz Hotel; City: Mataram Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: Stayed here for three nights with my partner as a base for exploring the island and couldn't have been happier. Everything was to a good standard, staff were friendly and price excellent. Breakfast wasn't the best but reasonable, no other dramas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostel at Galle Face; City: Colombo Western Province; Review: Was here for a couple of days and it was suitable enough to get around Colombo city. The rooms aren't great and it is very small. The staff were very helpful , I did book a tour through them which turned out to be a nightmare so can't recommend that service. If staying a day or two as a means is the best I can recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Star BnB Backpacker Hostel; City: Mandalay Mandalay Region; Review: Mandalay doesn't offer a great deal so your stay might be limited. I stayed here twice and found it reasonable. Staff were helpful and booked bus for me, beds were comfy, bathrooms just above the cut. Wifi was very average but otherwise useable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nice Beach Bungalow; City: Koh Rong Samloem Koh Kong Province; Review: It's rather annoying to hear people whinge about a property you've been too because they're expectations are too high. Ignore the rants about this place, in the context of the island this is more than accommodating. It's not five star nor does it claim to be, the family are running the property hence they family will be there, cute kids included. I found this the nicest place to swim and coconut beach the worst... all others are in between. But you come here for the seclusion, get away from the lights of the big city and the craziness of the main beach and visit here for a short stay ... tourist resorts will take it over soon enough. So if you want to be a whinging tourist and complain that your every need isn't been met because you are such a god , then consider elsewhere and leave the real world to the genuine people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Benny s City Hotel; City: Sihanoukville Sihanoukville Province; Review: This new hotel is on the Main Street near the ferry pier for the islands making it ideal to access main areas around sihanoukville. Walking distance to many restaurant and the beach, rooms are clean and friendly owner always around.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Kannur Beach House; City: Kannur Kannur District Kerala; Review: I am sorry it has taken me so long to review Kannur Beach House as my friend and I stayed there in December 2011. We had some real rough patches in India, as everyone does, and Kannur Beach House was like a piece of heaven. We stayed there on two spereate occasions after going to Fort Cochin for a few days. Rosie, Nazir, and the kids could not be more helpful and are a joy to share conversation with. At meal time (best food in India) I felt like I was sitting around a table with old friends. We had not made reservations (a good idea due to it's popularity) so we had to move our second night and Rosie walked us to another nice guesthouse in the area, but we had to go back to the Beach House. It might be more expensive than what you expect to pay in India, but with incredible breakfast and dinner included and cheap lunch, and not much to do but explore the beaches, riverside, and small town, you might not spend another penny for days. Rosie arranged a traditional massage for me that was a highlight due to the fact that I am a massage therapist (not for everyone, get details before you arrange), we saw an ancient ritual performance in town (the real thing, not for tourists), and Nazir took us to their other properties to show us their future plans. This is a very lovely and loving place to stay if you are looking for that kind of experience. I will never forget them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sam s Bungalows; City: Bukit Lawang North Sumatra Sumatra; Review: My friend and I were picked up at the Medan airport at 10 pm by two really nice guys who stopped for us to have dinner along our way to Sam's. They carried our bags to the bungalow, which was great considering it was 1am and it is a trek from where you are dropped off. We woke up Sam who couldn't have been more kind and arranged for our trekking guide to pick us up in the morning. One of the guys in the car (so sorry I can't remember his name) loaned me his tennis shoes for the trek, since I only had river sandals. Very kind, especially since there are leaches in the jungle. Our guide, Anton, picked us up the next morning for our overnight in the jungle. We saw lots of orangutans and macaques and had a great time. We opted to hang by the river the next morning while a group did another trek as we were exhausted and the day before was really challenging. It was incredibly gorgeous. We then "rafted" back and that was a highlight even though it was only about 30 minutes long. We got back to Sam's and had another wonderful room (we splurged on the nice ones). The food is good at Sam's too. Sam and his family are wonderful people and you should support this community by visiting Bukit Lawang. I wish I could have stayed a few more days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Hotel; City: Medan North Sumatra Sumatra; Review: I was exhausted after hours of travel and arrived at the Residence Hotel after finding it in a 2 year old travel guide that said it was new and affordable. The staff was very pleasant, which I why I felt awful when i packed my bags at 10pm and told them I was leaving. When I moved a bedside table to find an outlet, it was filthy with cockroaches and dust bunnies and small bugs behind it. Then I pulled back the sheets to find big stains on the bed. The sink in the bathroom was falling off the wall and the shower was literally right over the toilet. Although I did like the staff upon arriving, they were incredibly unhelpful in getting me a taxi, telling me they couldn't call one for me because it was too late and I would have to walk to the main road to find one. I had been backpacking for 9 months and this was the most disgusting experience in my time. Do not stay here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sir Toby s Hostel; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Sir Toby's was the first place I stayed on a year long adventure around the world. Although I am older than your average hostel dorm room guest (36), I had a blast and met really amazing people with whom I am still keeping in touch. I was here 5 nights and it spoiled my hostel experience as I did not find anything else like it on my travels. The bar downstairs is a great meeting and gaming venue. I got to cook my own meals in the kitchen, although there are great restaurants near by. The staff are great and I even hung out with the manager a few times and he was really fun. My only complaint would be that the bathrooms start to smell incredibly moldy after being in use all day and some ventilation would be really helpful. But I would love to stay here again. I shared a female dorm, but there are private rooms available too. And although it is a bit far from the old town square, the public transport was super easy to use. And I can't remember the name, but there is a restaurant right up the street with the most amazing pizza in the world...i went twice in one day. And the Kross Club is in walking distance if you want to get a glimpse of a really interesting Prague nightlife scene.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elephant and Castle Bungalows; City: Ko Chang Trat Province; Review: I chose to stay at Elephant and Castle because it came highly recommended to me by my dive instructor in Cambodia. I contacted John before my arrival and he graciously responded promptly. I was greeted like an old friend. There were no other guests since it was end of season, but it didn't matter. Even though I was by myself, I never felt alone. Although I didn't get to know Lan well as she seemed busy doing some serious work on the property, she was really sweet. I enjoyed chatting until the wee hours with John and the fun loving Irishman living there. John gave me rides to the beach a couple days in a row and he pointed me to incredible restaurants. The bungalows are simple, clean, and comfortable. The bevy of dogs and cats made me very happy. It's not often you get to love on animals in SEAsia. I love people who love animals as much as John and Lan. I hope to make it back one day and stay longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Green Mountain Coffee Light Roast K-Cup for Keurig Brewers, Hazelnut Decaf Coffee, 24 count (pack of 4); Brand: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters; Review: Hands down my favorite coffee pod for the Keurig. The hazelnut flavor is defined but not overpowering. The overall flavor is smooth and light which is unexpected from a decaf. I have tried other Green Mountain blends and my husband prefers the darker ones but I keep coming back to this as my only choice now. I use no sugar and a splach of almond hazelnut dairy free creamer. I know it may not sound wonderful but it is out of this world mixed with this coffee. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watkins Pure Mint Extract, 2 fl oz; Brand: Watkins; Review: This has pretty good mint flavor but not quite as smooth and natural as I've come to expect from the Watkins brand. It provided a slightly off artificial flavor in our chocolate mint treats.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Organic Cacao/Cocoa Nibs, 2 Pounds by Anthony's, Batch Tested and Verified Gluten-Free (32 ounces); Brand: Anthony's; Review: The taste is decent. They don't melt perfectly as we thought and leave a lumpy texture behind. Going to try more recipes and see what we can figure out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lakanto Monkfruit 1:1 Sugar Substitute | 28 oz Non GMO (Golden, 800 g); Brand: Lakanto; Review: We use this in our keto diet to sweeten without a normal sugar spike. It works great in a 1 for 1 replacement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Liquid Stevia Sweetener, English Toffee, 2 Ounce; Brand: SweetLeaf; Review: We really like the English Toffee flavor of this. I think its amazing in keto hot chocolate. It doesn't take much so use just a few drops and then taste test.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erythritol Granules (5lbs) by Anthony's, Non-GMO, Natural Sweetener, Keto & Paleo Friendly; Brand: Anthony's; Review: We are full on Keto family and always trying to find ways to make new foods or make our existing recipes better. If you are keto than you know the frustration with satisfying your sweet tooth. Erythritol really works and is our second favorite only to monkfruit. The only drawback we find with it is its higher melting point. So if you don't get the temp high enough it is a bit grainy and gritty. It's like regular sugar feel so its not bad at all but it is odd in cookies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Electric Warrior; Brand: Marc Bolan & T Rex; Review: My friend bought this version and the drop-out on Mambo Son stinks.......it sets the tone for disapointment. The lack of lyrics bites too. I bought the Japanese import for 25 bucks and this thing rocks. It includes a picture disk with album style slip case. The slip case, per the original album, has the lyrics on the back and includes a album sleeve just like an album. Plus thier is another booklet with seperate lyrics as well. It also includes a fold up mini poster of the original artwork from inside the lp with Marc in his chair. Another booklet has Tony's pictures and notes on the album. The sound quality is on par with todays digital recordings, which is excellent. The Japanese sure know thier way around recording equipment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSNY 1974; Brand: Crosby Stills Nash & Young; Review: Wow!.....CSNY at their drug-induced best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton; Brand: John Mayall; Review: One of the many stops on Eric Claptons carreer........essential listening; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live at the Fillmore East; Brand: Ten Years After; Review: The very best live album by 10ya; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Vintage Violence; Brand: John Cale; Review: Great unknown album.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Loule Jardim Hotel; City: Loule Faro District Algarve; Review: We stayed for 3 nights. The weather was very poor but we still enjoyed our break. The hotel was relaxed with a very good downstairs lounge area. Breakfast had a good choice and was always fresh and well filled. Flat screen TVs, soft towels and good beds made life nice and comfortable. There is adequate parking in nearby streets and certainly in early March it was lovely and quiet and as a light sleeper I appreciated the rest. Staff were very helpful and the whole hotel was spotless. We had a room on the 4th floor and had a great view of the town and could even see the sea in the far distance. Good value and as a regular traveller who is quite fussy I was impressed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Hotel Koblenz; City: Koblenz Rhineland Palatinate; Review: When we stayed here in mid July the area around the hotel - the hall immediately beside the hotel and the river walk from the hotel to the German Corner- were under fairly large scale refurbishment. It was not too much of an inconvenience but it is worth considering if you are staying anywhere in Koblenz as a tourist over the next few months. The work is for the 2011 garden show which will be magnificient and the Mercure is ideally placed for that event. We had a good sized clean room with a glorious view of the Rhine. Immaculate good sized bathroom. Unfortunately there was a problem with noise from the hotel air con which meant we needed to move rooms after 2 nights but these things happen. We only had breakfast in the hotel and it was good and was included in the price which meant the whole 3 night stay was outstanding value. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the train and bus stations. The hotel does not seem to have good local bus links.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra; City: Trier Rhineland Palatinate; Review: I agree with previous reviews - being able to sit eating breakfast and admiring the main landmark in Trier and all for 69 euro per room per night is excellent value. When we arrived the warmth of the welcome was above average and reception staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Location excellent for both the shops and the train station. Quiet at night. Typical German cleanliness.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Barcelona City; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: It is easy to get from Barcelona airport to Clot Arago station. It is then only one metro stop back to Glories Metro which is an easy walk from the Novotel. The cheapest way to do this is on a T-10 ticket which will also work for the tram outside the hotel to go to the beach. Our room was clean and spacious and with a cracker view of Torre Agar. For the price we paid the value was superb. Check in and out were both effeciently completed and reception staff were pleasant any time we spoke to them. As a very light sleeper I was delighted with how quiet and well sound proofed our room was and the air conditioning was the quietest I have come across. The only negative was the bad smells near the lifts at reception and on the roof. Even allowing for Spanish drains this was off putting. It is worth noting the pool is seasonal only and was closed when we were there..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Max Brown Hotel Midtown; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: The hotel is within easy walking distance of the main train station, department stores,the old town and the river. Reception staff were pleasant and efficient at all times and the standards of cleaniness were high. Excellent value for money. As it was over the new year period I expected outside noise but I never heard any fireworks, sirens etc. However sleep was difficult because of noisy plumbing, paper thin walls, banging doors and lifts moving. This is a shame as no matter how good everything else in the hotel is if you can't sleep you can't enjoy your holiday.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Apartamento Cerro Mar Garden; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: We stayed 5 nights in Cerro Mar garden and one night in Atlantico. I thought they were both equally good and with stunning sea views. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the kitchen was as good as home provided your remembered to pack the diswasher tablets and washing powder! The Cerro Mar is absolutely excellent and is a lovely haven from the resorts tourist tat. Good value for money. If you don't like all day breakfasts, restaurant touts and happy hours then Albufeira is not the place to go. You need to look very hard to find out if the resort has any redeeming features. While we were there it rained fairly constantly and that did not help. The shop at the apartments is a rip off and it is much better to walk to Lidl. The apartments are not well served by buses outside peak season. We managed the steps and the hill every day getting back to the apartments from the Old Town but in the heat of summer it might be an issue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Garni Gastehaus Edlhuber; City: Mittenwald Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: As previous reviews state Frau Edlhuber is very hard working and runs a really good quality efficient business. The house is well decorated and the breakfast room is truly lovely. The breakfast here would give most 4 star hotels a run for their money. It is quiet at night. There are good places to eat within a 5 minute walk. In the Mittenwald area it helps if you speak German otherwise you can feel a bit left out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Connect Hotel Skavsta; City: Nykoping Sodermanland County; Review: As other reviewers have said this hotel is 75m from the airport arrivals door. It was built 3 years ago and everything is bright and very clean. We had a good sized room with a balcony and flat screen TV. It was very peaceful and ideal for me as a light sleeper. Check in and out were both very quick. The entrance is a grand spot and for one night it was just perfect for us. I would have no hesitation in staying here if we need to use Skavsta airport again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Hotel Stockholm; City: Stockholm; Review: This 500+ bedded hotel is in a great location for the metro and the shops. Sodermalm is an interesting district in its own right with good restaurants and bars. In the hotel the whole place is sparkling clean and the staff we spoke to provided a high standard of customer care. Well done to them all for providing such a good service. Even though breakfast is served on an industrial scale the choice is tremendous, everything is constantly replenished and cleaned and we thought what they achieved was an absolute triumph. Now for the gripe. The room was quiet and modern but for approx £95 per night it was tiny. To be precise it was 2m wide and the bed was tight against the wall at the top, bottom and one side. We are both of average height and build and found it very cramped. It is a shame when everything else about this hotel is so very, very good indeed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Malmo; City: Malmo Skane County; Review: We stayed 4 nights in the park inn which opened last year. There is a large supermarket opposite the hotel which is handy for snacks and drinks. There is a bus stop a few steps from the hotel door but buying a single ticket into central station costs about £2.20 which can work out expensive if you go into town for meals etc. Other options around the hotel are limited for food and drink. There are however many good options for walks along the well redeveloped shoreline area. Some rooms in the hotel had excellent views of the Oresund bridge over towards Copenhagen and also the Turning Torso. Our room had a view of the building site opposite. Work started on weekdays on the site at 7am but apart from that we got the quiet room we requested. The modern standard of the furnishings and quality of the room refletced the fact that it only opned a year ago. Standards of cleanliness throughout were very high. Reception staff were helpful and efficient. The breakfast room was bright and although busy the breakfast was perfectly fine and serving staff kept the food well presented and tables cleared.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Collection Hotel Odin; City: Gothenburg Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: We stayed 2 nights in an apartment overlooking central station. The room was large and clean but tired and dated. The triple glazing kept out the noise of the trains and trams. Most disappointing were the public areas of the hotel. The rooftop area and patio areas were grubby with cigarette butts and weeds growing up between the paving slabs. The busy breakfast/buffet area was understaffed. Because some guests did not self clear their tables other guests had to clear and wipe tables during the busy congested meal periods. Some of the seating in this reception area was visibly stained and marked and was not of the standard I expected having stayed at other Clarion hotels and having paid approx £120 per night for the room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: From the moment we arrived things went smoothly. Because the hotel is 23 stories high and directly opposite the main train station it could not be easier to find. Reception is friendly and offer some good upgrade deals such a higher floor room, use of spa etc. We were given 2 welcome drinks for booking through the hotel website. Our room was very pleasant and comfortable and quiet for sleeping. Excellent views of Montjuic The small spa is a lovely little treat after a days sight seeing. Well done to all at the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Pilsen; City: Pilsen Pilsen Region Bohemia; Review: We stayed at this hotel using ebay vouchers. The hotel is clean and quiet at night. Although we had 2 half board vouchers we only used one of them. The restaurant food was tasteless and there were more staff than guests so we did not repeat this experience. Certainly not 4 star hotel standard. The hotel bar is in the restaurant and is closed from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Edelweiss; City: Geneva; Review: We stayed at this hotel on the weekend of L'Escalade 2012. We really appreciated the helpful receptionist allowing us to check in early. Overall the staff were very good. Our room was a good size and spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed and really good choice of english TV channels. Our room overlooked the square but we had no problems with noise and slept well. Buses Nos 1 and 25 stop outside the hotel and link directly with the train station. The stop to catch the boat across the lake to the Old Town is only a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Yes the restaurant is cheesy but when in Switzerland ...... We enjoyed it and the service was good. The breakfast was not great for the money and I would suggest going to one of the nearby supermarkets or cafes When we were there the hotel lift was being refurbished but staff helped us carry our cases up and down the stairs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maritime Hotel Rotterdam; City: Rotterdam South Holland Province; Review: Some rooms in this hotel have probably the best views in Rotterdam. Excellent. Our top floor river view room was very compact but modern and comfortable. It was quiet at night. Standards of cleanliness were good throughout. Check in was quick and easy. The hotel is at the last stop on tram 7 route direction Willemsplein. It is just across the road from the Spido boats and the Waterbus so could not be better location if you want to travel around. The one problem was the breakfast. The dining room had little natural light, very dated décor and no cooked food. The 4 staff who guarded the tinned fruit and carton juice each morning seemed amazed at requests for things like toast. Cooked food was not an option. Even though we paid 110 euro per room per night we were expected to clear away the dishes we used at breakfast. This is certainly not what normally happens. So for a variety of reasons I would advise against getting breakfast at this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AllYouNeed Hotel Klagenfurt; City: Klagenfurt Carinthia Austrian Alps; Review: This accommodation is at the edge of the university campus and seems to only be available for guests during the summer months. The room we were given was a large corner room with a balcony. The rooms are basic. The electric blinds do not block out the light so if you are sensitive to light sleep may be a problem. The place is spotlessly clean. Breakfast is provided by an external contractor. It was fine and the tables on the roof were a pleasant place to eat if you could stay away from the smokers!! The popular pub next to the hotel has good food at reasonable prices and helpful staff. The area around the hotel is quiet but it is well located for access to the lake and buses into town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pension Tripic; City: Bohinjska Bistrica Upper Carniola Region; Review: Picked this accommodation after viewing previous reviews with the anticipation of a warm and personal welcome. On arrival we could find no-one on reception and had to hang about until we stopped a waitress in the middle of serving someone lunch. We were abruptly asked for our documents and then handed a key, pointed to the door with the statement "room 3 over there" and left to find our own way across the car park. On our first visit to the restaurant we were given the menu and had picked our courses but before we could order these menu's were snatched from us and replaced with a "guest menu" described as being the same but obviously not. Beware this on the half board package. On the plus side this place is a great central spot for touring the area, good bus and train services, if you can work out the erratic timetable given to us in the tourist office which differs from that posted at the bus stop, use the bus stop timetable. For the four days we stayed there was absolutely no contact with the owners during breakfast, lunch/dinner and evening drinks, they seemed more interested with chatting the locals than their paying guests. Even when checking out and paying our bill there was no contact as the receptionist was more interested in answering the phone. Not one word was addressed to me during the whole transaction, not even a smile and thank you!!! Overall we found the whole experience quite un-inviting and disappointing in an area that is supposedly trying to promote tourism. When we spoke to the girl in the tourist office about the area she informed us that she didn't even want to be in Bohinjska Bistra!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lev; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: Check in was quick and friendly and we were allocated a room on the 8th floor. During the following 10 hours - the scart lead needed to be replaced so that the TV would work - a member of staff had to come up and fix the safe - we needed to change rooms at 11pm because the air conditioning unit would not turn off Each time we reported a problem the staff response was excellent. It was a shame these problems occurred and we were given a plate of fruit to acknowledge the inconvenience. Parts of the hotel are quite cramped and dated and although the hotel itself is definitely not 5 star the staff were professional and pleasant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BQ Apolo Hotel; City: Can Pastilla Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed in a double room half board for 3 nights late October. Positives 1. Unrestricted sea front views towards Palma 2. A few meters from the lovely seashore cycle path 3. Modern fresh bedroom with useful fridge and TV with most BBC and ITV channels 4. Whole hotel spotlessly clean throughout 5. Pleasant and efficient staff 6. Freshly prepared, tasty food with a good selection at both breakfast and dinner 7. Very reasonable drinks prices at the bar 8. 10 minutes from the airport on bus 21 9. Quiet at night Negatives 1. The dining room and bar area are insipid and dull 2. Plane noise - if planes are landing the noise is not significant but if they are taking off in the direction of C'an Pastilla the noise is intolerable at peak times. 3. The hotel hire bikes have not been visibly maintained and are in poor condition The hotel obviously updated its bedrooms last year and the public areas would benefit greatly from an injection of colour and vitality to match the high spec of neighbouring hotels. Otherwise a good well located all rounder.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RiKu HOTEL Memmingen Schweizerberg; City: Memmingen Swabia Bavaria; Review: The Riku Memmingen is a 4 storey building at the end of a shopping street and a 5 minute walk from the train station. The ground floor of the building is devoted to a busy brewery restaurant. The food and beer are both good and with reasonable prices it is a very popular choice for the locals. There are 21 bedrooms on the 3 floors above. The entrance to the building is poorly lit with cold polished concrete walls and certainly does not appear welcoming. The rooms themselves are modern and absolutely immaculate. We paid over 80 euros per night room only and it certainly was just that - room only. There is no receptionist. Check in is at 4pm and to do it you have to find a waitress who can spare 2 minutes and that is it. After that you come and go and see or speak to no staff. We stayed 3 nights. One thing I did ask for was extra pillows. That took 24 hours to organise and repeated requests. The restaurant staff were pleasant and friendly but dealing with hotel guests was just seemed like another thing for already busy staff to cope with. There were no hotel services as such. A minimal breakfast was left on the end of the bar for self service at 6 euro per person. We did not even consider this unappealing offering as there are so many great breakfast options available from the local cafe's such as Café Martin.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Waldachtal; City: Waldachtal Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Hotel Waldachtal is located in the small very quiet village of Lutzenhard. The village has no train station so if you don't have a car you need to catch a bus from Lutzenhard to Freudenstadt Hbf to make use of the Konus card. The bus stop is a few minutes walk from the hotel and buses run roughly every hour on weekdays and less often at weekends. We were warmly welcomed at check in by Katrina who speaks excellent English and explained the rather complicated layout of the hotel and everything that was available during our 4 night stay. Room 303 is a good sized bright room with a small balcony and a view of the fields and houses. The furniture and curtains are very dated but everything worked and was spotlessly clean as was the whole hotel. We found the best things about this hotel were 1. Staff - most guests are German with a few Dutch and Belgians. Finding English speakers in this area is rare but luckily we found 2 very good ones in Katrina and Timmy. Without their great help at reception and the buffet we would not have enjoyed our time so much at the hotel. Special thanks to them both. 2. Food - we thought the quality and variety of food provided was excellent and the speed of service was consistently high Additional facilities for guests included - e-bike hire at 9 euro per half day - use of the pool and Jacuzzi - free shuttle bus transfers to the Restaurant Waldachtal on buffet nights - access to the Konus card for free bus and train travel throughout the Black Forest region - free tea and coffee all day Overall we thought our Ebay voucher was tremendous value. Well done to everyone at Hotel Waldachtal. Thank you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa Beleza do Sul; City: Tavira Faro District Algarve; Review: We spent 5 nights here in the blue suite in good February weather. We booked directly with Paolo and she welcomed us warmly when we arrived. The best points were - quiet central location an easy walk from the free car park, main square and large supermarket - standards of housekeeping and cleaning any 4 star hotel would be proud of - really well equipped tiny kitchen with free tea, coffee and drinking water provided - delightful original architectural features - the best wi fi signal we have ever had - very comfortable bed and pillows with good quality soft towels - useful guest information folder For the price, the attention to detail was outstanding and I am very happy to recommend this accommodation. Thanks Paolo to you and your team for a job well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Hannover City; City: Hannover Lower Saxony; Review: We spent one night here. Good clean warm bed for the night, Great value for the location. Check in staff pleasant and efficient. Room very basic and cramped. Shower good hot water and the towels were fine..Extra pillows provided on requested.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Schifferkrug; City: Celle Lower Saxony; Review: This is predominately a restaurant with about 9 rooms on the first floor. The room we had for 3 nights was very clean and quiet and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom is cramped and very dated. The female staff were pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was good quality and variety. Parts of the building need maintenance and updating. With such a lovely natural garden there is no need for all the plastic plants and flowers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz; City: Berlin; Review: As we had prepaid check in was very quick and pleasant. The lifts were superfast and the view from our room on the 33rd floor was stunning. The bed and bedding were very comfortable and there was no noise to interrupt sleep. The whole hotel was spotlessly clean. The choice and selection of food at breakfast time was really very, very good and the staff kept it well filled and tables were quickly cleared and clean. I would not hesitate to stay at the Park Inn again and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Berlin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Brussels City Centre Hotel; City: Brussels; Review: Stayed in a large quiet double room. Lovely and modern, spotlessly clean and with a good view of St Catherine's. Only about 100m from De Bouckere metro station. Bus stop outside and close to restaurants and cafes. Quick check in and check out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BQ Apolo Hotel; City: Can Pastilla Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We usually stay somewhere different each trip but we make and exception for the Apolo. This was our third stay here and it never fails to impress. The same staff give consistent good service and this year special mention should go to 2 bar staff - Elizabeth for her great language skills and Maji for her happy, friendly smile. Bar prices are reasonable and the entertainment was fine. The cleaners deserve special mention for the outstanding standard of cleanliness throughout.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Undone (Fiery Tales, #2); Author: Lila DiPasqua; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Can't wait to read this book, If it is as great as Lila's last book then, I will be giving it 5 out of 5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where I Belong (Alabama Summer, #1); Author: J. Daniels; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This book was recommended to me by 'Give Me Books' Blog. I am so glad, that I bought this book. I love Mia and Ben! The story is a love, hate relationship. When Ben was younger he would make fun of Mia and now years later you follow their story from hate, friendship and love. Buy this book, you will not be disappointed. This is the 2nd story I have read by this author and it will not be the last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet; Author: Bernie Su; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Great part of the series! It was good to listen to parts not on YouTube.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conjuring Darkness (Darkness, #1); Author: Melanie James; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: I felt the book was slow to start but it's building up to the story. I really enjoyed the characters Lexi and Ryan and the build up to their relationship. The story contained twist and turns. At one moment I shouted OMG out loud in the middle of the street as I was in shock! Good shock though at the end. I recommend this book and hopefully there will be a sequel which I will buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunger Moon (Hot Moon Rising #7); Author: Merryn Dexter; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review. The story is about Troy and Belinda. Troy (Beta) has been ordered to find out what he can about the Moonlight Pack near his father Clark's territory and there he meets Belinda (Omega). Sparks begin to fly! The chemistry was great between the characters and my heart broke for Troy and the life he had. Fantastic read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Sight (Ivy Granger, #1); Author: E.J. Stevens; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was my first E.J. Stevens novel and is definitely not my last (I have already finished the next 4 Ivy Granger books). Welcome to Harborsmouth! Ivy granger is a psychic detective and owns a detective agency (Private Eye) with her best friend Jinx. She has the power of Psychometry which means that she receives visions of past events when she touches a person or item. In the book she is hired by a client, Forneus (a demon) to find the king of the kelpies ceffyl's bridle as he is missing. Has he been kidnapped by the each uisge? Human livers are washing up on the shore as the each uisge are now living in the bay. The water fae and kelpies will not stand up to the each uisge without Ceffyl. The book follows a nice place and leaves you wanting to learn more about each character that you are introduced to along the way - Ivy, Marvin, Jinx and Ceffyl. P.S a Unicorn appears. E.J Stevens is now on my one click list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Irresistible Love (The Bennett Family, #1); Author: Layla Hagen; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was my first Layla Hagen book (I have since bought the most recent one (Your Alluring Love book 6). The story is a light read with lots of characters. Ava is hired to work at Bennett Enterprises and meets Sebastian the CEO. The attraction is instant for both of them. Ava is different to the type of women Sebastian has dated in the past she doesn't care about social standing or money. Ava has been alone since her Mum died so it was nice to see the interactions between her and the Bennett family. Layla has created a good blend of characters and a charming story with a HEA ending. She has now became one of those authors that I buy without reading the blurb/synopsis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Indian Shores Coffee Company; City: Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Review: I ordered a vanilla latte along with a turkey panini sandwich. The latte tasted great,it had a nice aroma, and it was the perfect temperature. The sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. You could really taste the full flavors of the turkey, the seasoning, the bacon, and I think it had some kind of special pesto sauce on it. The bread was was warm and perfectly toasted, and the cheese was great. I loved the vibe. Has a vintage feel to the place. I will be back, and I suggest you visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genaro Coffee Company; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: I've been here a couple of times. Nice peaceful atmosphere. There are some interesting people that come here. Great coffee!! I haven't had café con leche this good since I left Miami. This place is one of my favorites.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr Empanada; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: Their empanadas have a good flavor. I believe for their price, they should be a little bigger in size; I have had bigger in Miami for a little cheaper. This is still a good place to come and enjoy a nice snack, and they also cater. Great customer service! But again, their empanadas are a bit undersized.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kahwa Coffee Roasting; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Love the atmosphere, coffee was the perfect temperature. I didn't have to wait for it to cool, it was hot and still enjoyable without me having to worrying about burning my throat. Nice place to meet up and chat with friends,etc. great outside seating, although the furniture is not comfortable, but they are not the manufactures. Great location in the downtown area; it's not really congested. I will return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: Huge sports bar. Wings were amazing. Service is good surprisingly with its size. Great place for games and groups.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wingstop; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: AVOID!!!!! This place is not practicing COVID-19 customer service. Only half of them were wearing gloves, they all were constantly touching their phones, the woman on the fryer was constantly touching her face and hair! This place is ridiculous! And to add they are not organized at all! We placed our order 50 minutes before it reached our hands only to find out it was sitting for 15-20. And there was not any enforcement of social distancing during the times we are going through. Corporate to to be informed ASAP!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Teva Women's Omnium Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Purchased these because I had an old pair of Teva walking sandals that were very comfortable. Hoped these would be the same and they are!! So far so good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnificent Baby Baby Girls' Pink Icing Fleece Hat; Brand: ; Review: Cute as a button!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnificent Baby Baby Girls' Pink Icing Fleece Mittens; Brand: ; Review: Somewhat large but OK as they will keep her warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Wear Premium Cotton Blend Interlock Turtleneck Men T-Shirt; Brand: Utopia Wear; Review: Exactly what we wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DAWGS Women's Arch Support Loudmouth Z; Brand: DAWGS; Review: Love these. Very comfortable, easy on and off which is important since my leg is partially paralyzed right now. Also huge conversation starter. Ive had tons of compliments!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Playa Koralia; City: Buritaca Santa Marta District Magdalena Department; Review: Reading previous reviews -I can only think I visited a different hotel.Koralia Beach was the last stop on a tour of Colombia and we were looking forward to a slice of paradise by the sea.The location was lovely although we were very disappointed that the sea was obviously unsafe to swim in (whats the point in being by the beach?).Its not really practical to get out of the complex except on overpriced excursions but the site itself isnt really big enough to want to spend a lot of time in.The biggest disappointment however was the food.Watered -down fruit juice set the tone of most of the meals and there were very few offerings that I would say that I really enjoyed.This place has all the trappings of a luxurious hideaway but something was definitely missing when we were there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hacienda Combia; City: Calarca Quindio Department; Review: Have just come back from a tour of Colombia which included 3 nights at the Hacienda Combia.Firstly as a plus -the location is breathtaking with a wonderful infinity pool making the most of the views.Secondly theres a nice outdoor restaurant serving a good variety of meals to meet most cost needs However most people on my tour complained about their rooms. Firstly they were very dark- but my main complaint is that the electrics were alarming with sockets hanging off the wall for example and most shower rooms had fittings hanging off the wall.One of my travelling companions complained about her room ,had it switched then asked to switch back as the second room was worse!.Another person complained that their toilet wouldnt flush without having to physically lift up the cistern lid.It was supposedly fixed whilst we on a tour only for the fault to reappear the same day. Most people also complained that their rooms were not very well cleaned; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia; City: Cartagena Cartagena District Bolivar Department; Review: This hotel is ideally situated in the old part of Cartagena with excellent rooms,friendly staff and a small but refreshing swimming pool.The only slight downside is that the only meal it provides is breakfast.The breakfast room has a lovely outlook over the city (its on the 5th floor) and would make a lovely bar or snack cafe for those( perhaps travelling on their own) who want to retreat to this oasis of calm after a full day sightseeing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The River Retreat; City: Thrissur Thrissur District Kerala; Review: This hotel has a lovely location overlooking the river with interesting gardens and birdlife. You can also walk very easily into the nearby village for a taste of Indian life. The staff were very welcoming and even put on a special outdoor dinner for us in the gardens.The rooms and bathroom were very spacious.I would think it would be an excellent choice for an ayurvedic retreat. I was on a tour of Kerala and this was definitely the best hotel of the trip; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel Spa; City: Kovalam Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: After a wonderful tour round Kerala(including staying at this hotels far superior sister hotel -the Uday Suites in Trivandrum),four of us had the misfortune to end up at this hotel for our beach extention. The rooms were grubby and tired but my major concern was the building work that was going on both next door and internally within the hotel and which didnt stop till 1830 each day I couldnt get my safe to work and had it replaced with another freestanding one which even I could have carried out of the room. The hotel boasts 3 swimming pools but for the first day and a half only one was in action -and the third never did open -presumably because it was right next to major building renovations.This was especially disappointing as the sea was too dangerous to swim in outside the hotel(consequently no sunbeds on the beach or watersports were on offer). We had experienced excellent service at some of our other hotels on the tour but sadly this was lacking here too if ever I come back ,I certainly wont be staying here again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jalsa Beach Hotel and Spa; City: Poste Lafayette; Review: I have just returned as a single traveller from 7 days at the Jalsa Beach.The hotel has a lovely location in a quiet ,scenic part of the island.The hotel was not busy and it was easy to find a lounger by the pool. The staff were very attentive and really made me feel welcome.The room was very spacious with a sea view ,providing easy access to the pool and bar.it was easy to get the local bus which passes right by the front of the hotel,down to the nearest town Flacq from where you can get buses to all parts of the island.I came away from my stay feeling very rested and relaxed; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Murphy's Luck; Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Laskin Page; Review: Good cast of characters. Just proves how good a book can be without resorting to the use of profanity and sex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murphy's Luck - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Laskin Page; Review: Good cast of characters. Just proves how good a book can be without resorting to the use of profanity and sex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betrayal; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Tigner Page; Review: Very exciting from start to finish. Readers you will not be disappointed. First one to read of this author's books, but am hooked and look forward to reading more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Tigner Page; Review: This is the second book of this author that I have read. Really enjoyed both of them. Looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carrots (Shelby Nichols Adventures); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Helme Page; Review: Loved this book. All the characters were likable even the bad guys. A nice refreshing read, looking forward to more books from Ms Helme.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice Fall; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Edelson Page; Review: Really enjoyed this book. Very informative in an understandable way. The cast of characters was easy to lose myself in, loved them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Key To Justice; Author: Visit Amazon's Dennis Carstens Page; Review: One of the best legal thrillers I have read in a long time. Readers o will not be disappointed. Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone The Next; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Rehder Page; Review: I have had him on my all time favorites since reading Bone Dry and Buck Fever. He is right up there with Lee Child.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: SOG Folding Knife Army Pocket Knife – “Trident Elite” TF102-CP Spring Assisted Knife; Brand: SOG; Review: Awesome and sharp. Thanks SOG; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jagwire shift-/ brake cable set Racer L3; Brand: Jagwire; Review: As advertised, would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunlite D-Cruiser Handlebar, 32" W x 13.5" H x 7/8", Chrome Plated; Brand: Sunlite; Review: As advertised, would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jagwire shift-/ brake cable set Racer L3; Brand: Jagwire; Review: As advertised, would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wald #870 Cruiser Bicycle High-Rise Handlebar; Brand: Wald; Review: As advertised, would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZOOM Aluminum Alloy Handle Bar Stem - TWIN BOLT - Black, Gooseneck, 22.2mm, for Beach Cruiser Bikes, BMX; Brand: Zoom; Review: As advertised, would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wald 157 Giant Delivery Basket; Brand: Wald; Review: Bike basket well made and ready for paper route, if someone still makes newspaper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RifleSupply Polymer Rail Section Kit for MOE Handguard L2 L3 L4 L5 Sizes; Brand: RifleSupply; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FieldSport Micro Red Dot Sight, Precision Red Dot Only No Green; Brand: Field Sport; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WindFire® C8 Tactical Hunting Light Cree Xm-l T6 Led 1600lm 5 Modes 18650 Battery Flashlight +Pressure Switch; Brand: WindFire; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Very good book! A must read. Glad I read it before I watched the movie. I recommend this book to anyone regardless of age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Very good book! A must read. Glad I read it before I watched the movie. I recommend this book to anyone regardless of age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy - (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the Ring, The Two; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R.R Tolkien Page; Review: Very good book! A must read. Glad I read it before I watched the movie. I recommend this book to anyone regardless of age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Boxed Set of 4 Books; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Very good book! A must read. Glad I read it before I watched the movie. I recommend this book to anyone regardless of age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings Part 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Very good book! A must read. Glad I read it before I watched the movie. I recommend this book to anyone regardless of age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How To Be Chic And Elegant: Tips From A French Woman; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie-Anne Lecoeur Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It's simple and to the point. It has excellent advice. I recommend it to all the ladies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden in Paris; Author: Visit Amazon's Corine Gantz Page; Review: I loved this book! It's a very entertaining book you won't want to put down. The characters are so real and easy to relate with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre Hotel; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: Have stayed at the Premier Inn in Churchill Way a number of times. Staff always pleasant and helpful. The hotel is always clean and has a decent bar and dining area. Can get some great prices for this centrally located hotel just off the main shopping street and other attractions and is as good as some of the more pricier hotels nearby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blackaddie Country House Hotel; City: Sanquhar Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: Found out about this hotel through Secret Escapes. What a great find. Nice well located, friendly, family run hotel. Room was comfortable and a decent size. Fine dining experience was excellent, a real treat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Runcorn Hotel; City: Runcorn Cheshire England; Review: We stayed at the Premier Inn for one night. It is well located off the M56 which was handy for us on our travels to Scotland but not a bad choice if you were going to Manchester Airport. The rooms were what you expect, spacious, with comfortable beds and the facilities to make the stay a good one. The Beefeater next door was good for a drink and the food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Springfield Guest House; City: Portree Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: Stayed at the Springfield Guest House for two nights last week. Good central location, excellent parking, good hearty Scottish breakfast and a good base for exploring the Isle and very handy for walking around the town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ardanaiseig Hotel; City: Kilchrenan Argyll and Bute Scotland; Review: Excellent hotel in a fantastic loch side location. The hotel is set within large grounds, with some short walks to pass the time. The rooms are good, we stayed in the Cuaig, and it was perfect for our stay (had a nice roll top bath). The evening meals and breakfasts were very good, tasty, but somewhat limited if you were staying for more than a couple of nights. The bar and main lounge room had excellent period features and to top things off a Roe Deer put in an appearance on the lawns on our last night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuillin Hills Hotel; City: Portree Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: We didn't stay at the Cuillin Hills Hotel but we did eat there one evening. The hotel is very well located on the bay that forms around Portree. The view from the hotel is of the harbour side and an impressive back drop of mountains that predominate in the area. It was a good choice to eat, a good selection to chose from and very tasty.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry s Hotel; City: Aberystwyth Ceredigion Wales; Review: Went to Harrys for Sunday lunch. The price for the main is £7.50 and for the quality of food, portions served and service by staff is hard to beat. We didn't have starters or desserts but know they are always good. We also had a couple of drinks and they (Stella and red wine) were excellent. No rush, no undue fuss, good honest grub and if you like your sport plenty of that in the bars just off the main food seating area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Hotel; City: Shrewsbury Shropshire England; Review: We stayed here on a Saturday night in June. The hotel is very good, very well located and we'd go again. There is a car park adjacent to the hotel but spaces are tight, and someone did clip the front bumper overnight. The reception could be improved through self service but otherwise it is a very good choice. Service very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: Good hotel located close to John Lewis and the main shopping area of the city. There is some parking on site but i didn't find. There is a bar and rooms are decent size. If you want to stay close to the city centre, this hotel is a decent choice, you can walk everywhere from here whether its the bay, centre, shopping, rugby etc; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Porch House; City: Stow on the Wold Cotswolds England; Review: Visited the Porch House after a walk and sat outside watching the world go by. Had a couple of pints of cider and enjoyed some time to myself. Although Stw isn't that busy it still feels a nice place to get away from it all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Llansantffraed Court; City: Llanvihangel Gobion Monmouthshire South Wales Wales; Review: We stayed here on a Friday and Saturday night, booking through a Secret Escapes meal deal. The two nights were good value for money. I'd describe this as a 'Hotel and Restaurant' in a great setting with excellent food, service and no problem parking for whom that matters. The hotel is more of a big country home and is generally n good condition throughout albeit the rooms wont be to everyones taste (i.e. not modern). The bar, lounges, outside lawns and seating and the restaurant balance this out very well. We had a 6 course meal one night and al a carte the other, both very very good. We were well looked after through out. we'd visit again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Cardiff; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: Good hotel, in city centre location. Good bar, restaurant, facilities, and meeting rooms. There is concierge parking but there is plenty of parking nearby. The hotel is just off the main shopping street and all the restaurants in the area. friendly staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Have stayed here a couple of times before going on holiday. It feels more friendly and inviting than other airport hotels, as the staff make you feel welcome even though it is always just a short stay. There is plenty of parking and you can walk to terminal if you want, although the courtesy bus runs very regularly. Pick up on return has always been quick. Choice of restaurants and bars with the hotel make it a very choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre Hotel; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: Have stayed here several times and it was the preferred choice for a small group of friends when down in Cardiff for the Ashes (great win England!). Excellent city location, good sized rooms, decent beds, black out curtains and a decent bar. Never lets you down and on a par with many more expensive places in Cardiff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel; City: Aberystwyth Ceredigion Wales; Review: Have visited Llety Parc several times for several occasions. Today i went there for a family get together and Sunday lunch. The food was excellent. We sat in the rear room and Daphne looked after us well, as usual. Thank you to Vince and team.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SENTIDO Reef Oasis Senses Resort; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: We have been to the Reef Oasis a few times and this tie stayed on the Sentido part if the site, having previously stayed on the Beach Hotel side. As the main appeal is the sun, the beach and the sea we were a little unsure whether the Sentido would offer mich more for the additional cost. We were pleasantly surprised. There are a few more food options but it is the littlle thinsg that some times make the difference e.g. the flat screen tv, the drinks for the mini bar, the free dry cleaning and these were all nice. The one thing we really enjoyed is the service on the beach as there is 'waiter' service with regular top up (bottled water). Adel was great at knowing when we needed more which was great. Elsewhere we were ate well mainly at Mo's Restuarant (where Khalid looked after us very well), at the Maharajah (thank you Tamer, who has been at the Reef at least since we first went in 2005). We were looked after by Ahmed and Mohammed at the main bar by the main Reef reception, and Mido was excellent at the Dive Centre. It was a shame that the beer at the Sentido bar was sometimes warm and that it wasn't that good for wifi. Wifi is limited to the reception areas and is ok when its quiet but limited otherwise. Egyot, the heat, some of the food wont suit everyone but it will be good for most people, The Reef (Sentido or Beach) is a good choice, huge range of pools, decent enough food, good beer, excellent beach, great snorkelling and diving and very friendly staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn London Regent s Park; City: London England; Review: If you want a hotel that is within easy walking distance of the centre of London, then this is a great choice. It feels as if you are in a quiet residential street yet less than a couple hundred metres from Regents Street and approx 400 metres from Oxford Street. There are a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants locally. Head to the Crown and Sceptre (200m) for a drink, to Conchiglia (100m) for excellent food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre Hotel; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: This hotel is always difficult to beat on value for money and its location in the centre of Cardiff. The hotel is located within 100m of the main shopping area, with plenty of car parks, restaurants and a train station nearby. The room was a good size as usual, there is a nice clean bathroom with shower and bath, tea and coffee making facilities and enough space to hang clothes for a short stay. The bed is excellent. The lifts are large and quick so no hanging around, particular in the morning. Check-in and out is easy using the online pre-check in and / or using the machines. Staff there too. There is a good bar and restaurant within the hotel but we ate out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion Royal Hotel; City: Rhayader Powys Wales; Review: We visited the Lion Royal Hotel on Saturday for a wedding reception. We didn't stay at the hotel but we did spend a good few hours enjoying the hospitality and entertainment. The hotel has a number of rooms downstairs to sit in to enjoy a drink and there is a main room / hall upstairs. There were fires burning in the front and back bars which may it feel cosy. The staff added to attractiveness of the place with attentive services and a nice smile while serving. The hotel itself won't be to everyone's tastes. It is a traditional country hotel rather than some swanky city hotel. So ideal for those who might be in the area biking, horse riding or walking rather than those looking for a spa and pool! The food we had was very good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel; City: Aberystwyth Ceredigion Wales; Review: Not the first time I have visited Llety Parc and certainly won't be my last. Today was to have Sunday Lunch and it was superb. I had the lamb, others the beef. Both were good sized portions of lean, tender meat served with decent portions of roast potatoes, mash potatoes, vegetables and tasty gravy. The dessert that followed were lovely too - rice pudding, trifle, chocolate brownies - served with ice cream & cream. Great service as usual.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Plaza Cardiff; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: I have stayed at the Park Plaza before but it was a long time ago so it was good to return for a conference in May. Well located hotel, right in the centre, handy for train and other travel modes. The reception area and other facilities are as I remember, all very good and welcoming. The conference rooms are on the first floor (along with the spa facilities). The room was good, as were the bits and pieces during the day (coffee and biscuits, cake etc) and the lunch was really good. One of the better places in Cardiff for a conference.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Belfry Hotel Resort; City: Wishaw Warwickshire England; Review: Returned to the Belfry for a couple of days earlier this week, and we weren't let down. After some refurbishment work the rooms were better than they were before, the restaurant area was superb, as was the food and the facilities are second to none. We ate in the grill one night, in the bar another. In hindsight we should have eaten in the Ryder Grill both night as the food was so good. The bar though is a nice place for a drink and to relax. There are plenty of TVs for those wanting to watch the football and a nice conservatory area for those who want to get away from it all and look at the countryside outside. Service throughout our stay was superb too. If there were any gripes it would be that some doors close loudly (or the soundproofing isn't that great) and we had room service knock on the door a bit too eagerly at 8.15 in the morning (so remember to stick that do not disturb sign on the door). Excellent spa and massage too. Hotel is easy to get to, plenty of parking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oxford Arms; City: Kington Herefordshire England; Review: Nice pub in the centre of Kington. Good range of beers served by one of the friendliest landlords you'll find. Very helpful and gave good advice on what beers to try. The pub has a decent sized lounge, separate restaurant, beer garden, car parking and a number of rooms above. Good for a night out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Bella Vista Varadero; City: Varadero Matanzas Province Cuba; Review: The Iberostar Bella Vista doesn’t currently do what it says on the tin due to a few teething problems and may have opened a little bit too soon. I can see the catch 22 though as you need to open to trial things and snag or smooth them out, but if you do that then I think you need to operate as if fully functioning and not keep a number of restaurants closed because occupancy is relatively low. The hotel itself is big, one of the biggest we saw in Varadero and with that comes a good number of amenities - the main pools are excellent (2 x 50m pools), there are also small pools for kids with features in them and they're well set away from the main pools close to a kids centre. The beach is superb although I can see it getting full very quickly if occupancy is high. They were still making the beach parasols when we were there so there weren't many available unless you went very early and there was some disturbance. On its own not an issue, as they were clearly dealing with things. At the beach you can use kayaks and peddle boats for free and have free 20 minute rides on catamarans which is a first for me, there always seems to be a charge. There are a range of places to drink during the day but options at night seem more limited (there are beach and pool bars during the day, the main bar and restaurants in the evening). The restaurants themselves weren't all open when we were there, one didn’t open at all. Although occupancy was low it could be difficult to get into the non-buffet restaurants. We were lucky as we upgraded when we got there to the Elite service. We didn’t get an Elite room but did have access to that level of service which includes access to and drinks from the roof top bar, the restaurant that is also at the top and a late check out. The ability to use the roof top was one of the main things I was looking for when booking and it is worth it, and I'd advise any people looking to book this hotel to consider the Elite section. It proved to be a good thing as it provided a lot more quality in terms of ambience, an opportunity to get away from things and to have quality food. The room we were in was lovely. Nice big double bed. Flat screen TV, table, chairs, and coffee maker. Fridge which was stocked and restocked with drinks (free - also unusual for me). Good sized bathroom, shower and bath (bath though had very high sides which could be an issue for elderly to get in and out). Plenty of draws, shelves, hanging space for storing clothes and the wardrobe contained an ironing board & iron and two umbrellas (so some very thoughtful touches). There were a number of issues we came across. Most on their own not a major issue but collectively; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Avance; City: Bratislava Bratislava Region; Review: A superb hotel close to the Old Town area of Bratislava which you get to within a couple of minutes walk. There is a café and small supermarket up the road one way and a large bar & restaurant the other way. The hotel itself is very good, very good rooms, a decent restaurant and bar (although the bar closes early).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Chester City Centre Hotel; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: Well located Premier Inn with the usual decent sized rooms, comfort and on site amenities. It is a short walk into the centre and well located for restaurants and pubs, and the train station which is approx. 5 minutes walk away. The only down side was the apparent need to close the bar early and have burly bouncers (security) on the door. We returned around 11.30pm on the Friday and it took a while to get entry. Not something we are used to but if there are good reasons then can understand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nacional de Cuba; City: Havana Ciudad de la Habana Province Cuba; Review: Iconic hotel set back off the Malecon (promenade). The sense of history is immediately apparent as you step inside with original features clearly still in place. You can tour the building but we walked through the hotel to the rear garden area where you'll find lots of people sitting around enjoying a late afternoon drink. There is a drinking area next to the building in the shade and other areas on the grass where you can sit and look down on the street, promenade and out to sea. Plenty of drinks to choose from but we just had a beer. We walked from the centre to the hotel in approx. 45mins along the prom, which was a nice way to spend a few hours in Havana.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Antiche Figure; City: Venice Veneto; Review: The main concern before arriving in Venice was how difficult would it be getting from the airport to the hotel, particularly as we were arriving at night. We took the bus as that was only a few euros compared to a few hundred euros taking a water taxi from the airport. The bus was pretty quick and fortunately for us completed its journey about 200-300 metres from the hotel. (If you arrive by train the hotel is opposite the station so very well located). The walk to the hotel requires negotiating two small bridges but otherwise is easy enough. Once there we were greeted by friendly staff who gave us a map to orientate us to the city. We had booked a canal view so were looked at the front of the hotel. The room was spacious with a large bath / shower / toilet room en suite. The room is both simple and ornate in equal parts. The bed is large and was comfortable. There was a table and chairs and plenty of storage, including a safe. The hotel has a small bar foyer area serving a range of drinks and you can sit outside too. Breakfast is served in this area and in two rooms to the rear of reception. The breakfast was a continental breakfast with a great range of pastries, cheeses, hams, fruit and drinks. Also outside the hotel is a gondola station if you fancy a pleasurable trip on the canal and over the bridge you'll find the vaporettas which will transport you around the city. You can also walk to most parts quite easily too. There are quite a few shops and restaurants near to the hotel and if you meander through the streets behind the hotel you'll find less touristy areas and even find a supermarket. The only fault is that the hotel doesn't serve evening meals but that wasn't an issue with so much choice nearby. It is certainly has all you need for a great stay in Venice, is very well located and welcoming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Stary; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: Probably one of the best places to stay in Krakow, this superbly maintained hotel is only a stones throw away from the main square and has a host of top class facilities. Excellent dining whether for breakfast or evening meal, lovely rooms and access to spa and pool area make for a great trip and a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle nearby. Staff were attentive and friendly but also very good at letting you just go about the place like you were at home. Handy to umbrellas by the door too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gwesty r Marine Hotel; City: Aberystwyth Ceredigion Wales; Review: Visiting the Marine for Sunday Lunch on the 10/12/17 and as usual is difficult to fault. If you like big portions you won't be let down. Always a fantastic choice of meats at the carvery, no skimping on portions, loads of veg and if you have room a great choice of family favourite desserts. Service was very good and Nerys as ever a great host taking time to see things are all right for guests.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Band of Gypsys; Brand: Jimi Hendrix; Review: And it has made all the difference. This is a great album indeed. Jimi was moving on and into a new soulful blues path. He did the flower-power gigs,because he enjoyed it and he could sell it. He was just in the process of rediscovering the blues,that had influenced so many rock artists,without them even knowing it. His musical magick lives on.+Updated:Feb. 28.2008.+ George "Buddy" Miles rode the west-bound Express on February. 26.2008,for the last time. Buddy Miles,may he rest in Peace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live at Winterland 68; Brand: Janis Joplin; Review: Anyone who wants the best Big Brother & Janis Joplin recording,this is it! Her greatest hits album is so commercialized and sanitized ,it's just insipid plastic product. Boni principii,malus finis. Her Woodstock performance did not arouse the invitation of Minerva.-Winterland '68 is still the best live concert CD ,i've heard yet. She is the greatest female singer of her generation,if not always. Viva voce,vivat regina!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HALLOWEEN MONSTER MIX; Brand: Mannheim Steamroller; Review: This CD was hyped as an excellent ,'Halloween Treat'.Well,I was one of the many who were 'Tricked' into buying this crappy CD.Listener Beware! Recycle it! Avoid It ! Nuff said.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Extraordinaire; Brand: Mannheim Steamroller; Review: This was a pleasure to listen to again! It makes nice background yule-tyde music for the winter solitice holiday celebration. The birth of Jesus also represents the growing length of sunlight and rebirth of life. Also smartly included are Johnny Mathis (O Tannenbaum),University of Michigan Men's Glee Club,Soli Deo Gloria Cantorum Women's Choir, Almeda Berkey directing. They should continue to stick with Christmas standard classics and stay away from the Halloween tunes. This wintertime CD from Mannheim Steamroller is extraordinaire indeed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Fudge; Brand: Vanilla Fudge; Review: This cd is awesome! Yet,i felt like the drugstore cowboy after his fifth Vanilla Fudge Sundae. How about a Root Beer Float for a change?What i mean is,this group had a way of just taking a rock song and putting their own groovey spin on it. When you put an early 60s doo-wop/motown classic into the "Groovey Blender",you get a magickal musical treat! When you put late 60s acid rock into the "Groovey Blender",hit 'Chop',you get Garbage ala Mode ! (Lady Madonna serves up the over-baked 'America Pie'?!?)Even the unchained Monkees started writing and doing their own song-records. The Beat didn't Go on for 'Vanilla Fudge'.Yet,this cd has the best swirls from Vanilla Fudge. This is a must for all repiners of the Classic Rock era!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'; Brand: ; Review: It's the only M & P's DVD that captures all the brillance of their television performances. It's simply the best to enjoy. The interesting PBS documentary,"Straight Shooter",was hastily done and unjustly portrays the band,by leaving out many supporting songs and skipping some events they had weathered through .It gives the media image and not the real story of what happened to the group. This DVD focuses mostly on the music and not much about their lives either. The last bit of Lou Adler is bitter-sweet to watch. Lou gambled on them,after John and the crew were rebuffed by other recording labels. John Phillips the Meliorist did his best to better the world through his natural gift of musical genius. Yet,he slowly drifted into the role of a tragic modern Don Quixote. He battled a decade long struggle against personal drug dependency. The 70s was a sporadic recording time for the pallid Phillips,still medicating and mourning over the loss of Mama Cass. The 80s was a regeneration of John's body,mind and musical spirit. John relumed his musical success,after some years of dark reclusion. -I was surprised Denny's favorite tune was 'Dancing Bear',a mellifluent ode of one man's quest to follow a different drum. The band surfed the crest-wave of the California 60s musical flow. This DVD is a charming montage of the several seperate TV spots, not to be missed by all fans of the band.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles Manson: (Lie - The Love and Terror Cult); Brand: Charles Manson; Review: This cd has some really interesting folk-rock songs. At first,i thought the 'Lie' cd,would be a real stinker. More hype than talent. He was too strange and ahead of the pack. And that's why Manson was frustrated at being rejected by the major recording labels. The 'Family Jams' were eerily awesome and real hypnotical listening. This record was hatched on September 9,1967. And wasn't so popular until recent times. Manson refered to the hippies as 'slippies'.And was a fan of Bing Crosby and not of the Beach Boys. Of course,he idealised the Beatles ,for their creative explosive talent. I think,if Manson had more time and seasoned session players helping in the studio,he would have hit the charts. My favorite song is ,'I'll Never Say never to Always',because of the mystical trance state it resonates. Manson's best tune is ,'I Once knew knew a Man'.The Manson Family had real musical talent,these were not johnny one-tune Kazoo players. Manson's later jams became more political and dictatorial,as his grip over his flock began to loosen. The urban legend about Manson being upset, concerning his failure in the music business, is nonsense. Both Frytek Froykowski and Leno LoBianca owed debts, ranging from drug money to gambling losses. Leno's guesses were not so 'Perfecta'.Later,some of Leno's gold coins were found at his bookee's house and were linked to what was stolen that troubled summer night. It looks like their infamy will perhaps overshadow their fleeting musical fame. That's the real sad,sad game.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casey Kasem Presents: America's Top Ten - The 1970's Singer/Songwriters; Brand: Warren Casey; Review: Rarely do I review a music cds. Yet,this is one of the finest collections of rock music around. The cd has a smooth flow of all the great tunes of the 70's,compared to others of the same era. Many times and more often than not,a genre collection has three or four great songs and the rest mediocre fillers. Every folk song is a hit on this cd. My only qualm with the cd is the arrangment on the songs. It should have started with the early 70's ,then mid 70's and ending with the latter 70's. It's pure 70's musical heaven anyway. So many current songs lack the depth,creativity and magic of that far-out epoch. And I think that's why it still sells quite well today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Many Mamas, Many Papas; Brand: John Phillips; Review: Phillips '66 was sad to listen to. It sounded flat and spent. This cd ,'Many Mamas & Many Papas',is wonderful. It's the best of their recordings from the 1980s. I'm glad it was finally released. The Mama's and the Papa's music is the very essense of the best of 60's California pop music. If your a fan of John Phillips,Spanky MacFarland,Scott MacKenzie,Mac Phillips and Denny Doherty;this is the perfect cd collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best of Christmas Shows VHS; Brand: ; Review: I don't even remember those quality 'variety shows'.Yet,thanks to 'YouTube',you can see the various musical shows from yesterday. I had ordered this dvd,and it was well worth watching. So many talented singers,from their twilight years or those just arising to stardom.'The Andy Williams Collection' is perfect to watch,and see all the stars of yesteryear shine. Sadly,music shows today are rehashing old tunes. The classical lyrics are clear and the songs smooth honey-flowing. Some of the teeny glam bands can't be understood. Thesedays,the words are even more banal and the music manufactured simply to sell for a fast buck. The classics are still the best. Enjoy this dvd!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Mercury Singles; Brand: &; Review: All the great songs,finally released. Their music takes you back to the crux of Haight Ashbury. This group came and went so quick. Having to compete with so many other great bands,like the Association and the Mama's and the Papa's. Yet,Oz Bach and Spanky McFarland and the rest of the 'Gang',left a wealth of musical gems to admire. This cd is the best of the group's talents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams in the Witch House: The Complete Philips Recordings; Brand: H.P. Lovecraft; Review: This is such a sweet treat to enjoy. The textures and vocals are smoothly rich of the late 60s era. I never heard of these classic rock folkies,until unearthing their dusky jewels. It's a treasure-trove of musical adventures from the past days of psychedelic sojourns. Wonderful blends of instruments for your listening pleasure. They captured the zeitgeist of the musical exploritory yearning of pushing the envelope. The penny dropped,around 1970. They disbanded,like all the great psychedelic groups of their day. Yet,what intense and colorful sounds that still resonates for adventurous listeners. Enjoy the magical ride!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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