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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ex-Heroes: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Clines Page; Review: ...it was too short. Otherwise an awesome read. The shipping was fast. Super heroes vs Zombies mashup is a great idea. I think this story would make a pretty good movie. Maybe they author could've fleshed out the background on more of the supes (ie midknight and blockbuster). Finished it in a few days and Im now re-reading it on my lunch break. Yea, should have been more longer. Sequel perhaps??? I hope so. Zzzap rules.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lights Out; Author: Visit Amazon's David Crawford Page; Review: Read this first online and it was great. Was happy to find out its now on paperback. The story starts off on a nice pace and doesnt slow down. Its very realistic and gets you thinking on ways to prep, what to have, and how to use it in your situation. I think they edited some stuff out in order to get it out to the masses. Its still a great read! Get the book. But beware: you might end up buying "prep" stuff after reading this! Gave it 4 stars cause now Im broke like a mofo. Thanks Lights Out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster Hunter Alpha; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Correia Page; Review: ... then buy this one. MH International and MH Vendetta were awesome reads. This one gives you more of a look into Earls past and how he became the supreme bad-ass he is today. Must must must read!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath the Dark Ice: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Greig Beck Page; Review: I consumed this book in about 3 days. Could have done it in half the time If I didn't have to work. Action? Lots. Characters? Decent devolopment. Death scenes are cool. Some characters die like champs, others die like chumps. Weapons? Damn, wish I owned one of those rifles. Nice mythology that goes with the story of the creature also. 2nd book is on my wish list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ex-Patriots: A Novel (Ex-Heroes); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Clines Page; Review: "Super heroes vs Zombies mashup is a great idea" is what i said in my review of Ex-Heroes. Ex-Patriots is Super Heroes vs Zombies vs The military!!! As Im thinking about it the 3rd book can go into alot of directions. Definately pick this book up if you have already read the 1st. I really don't want to go into details about the storyline but my favorite parts of the book had to be the fight between Cpt Freedom and St. George. Thank you Mr. Clines for this great read. Patiently waiting on book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Barbarian Invasions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dreamers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Wedding (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Central Station (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: M (1931); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antonia's Line (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Name of the Father (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Conversation (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Everest: IMAX (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Z (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kundun (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Boulevard (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Badlands (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of Roan Inish (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Children of Heaven (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Smell of Success (1957); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ma Vie En Rose (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sea Inside (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JDM ASTAR Super Bright AX-2835 Chipsets 7440 7441 7443 7444 992 LED Bulbs,Xenon White (Only used for backup reverse; Brand: JDM ASTAR; Review: Works good for me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yorkim 194 LED Bulbs Xenon White 6000k Super Bright Newest 5th Generation, T10 LED Bulbs, 168 LED; Brand: Yorkim; Review: Works good for me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JDM ASTAR 800 lumens Extremely Bright Error Free 921 912 PX Chipsets LED Bulbs For Backup Reverse; Brand: JDM ASTAR; Review: Works good for me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yakima Trunk Mount Security Strap; Brand: Yakima; Review: It works good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keeper 07203-1 Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag (15 Cubic Feet); Brand: Keeper; Review: It works,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CUTEQUEEN TRADING 4pcs 50W 6Ohm LED Load Resistors for LED Turn Signal Lights or LED License Plate Lights or DRL; Brand: Cutequeen; Review: It works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Buffalo Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Carroll Township; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Dąbrowa County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Chrzanów County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Proszowice County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Tatra County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Bochnia County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Nowy Sącz County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Miechów County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Oświęcim County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Kraków County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Sucha County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Wadowice County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Limanowa County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Olkusz County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Tarnów County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Newton Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Mount Morris Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Houston Township; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Lawrence Township; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Lincoln Township; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Marion Township; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Marshall Township; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Category:Land counties of Łódź Voivodeship; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Land counties of Lesser Poland Voivodeship; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Jackson Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Category:Bochnia County; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Kraków County; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Wadowice County; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Washington Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Tate Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Alexander Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Jasper Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Abington Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Union Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Category:Łęczyca County; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Jefferson Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Byron Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Fremont Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Wieliczka County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Benton Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Washington Township, Arkansas; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Washington Township, Illinois; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Washington Township, Indiana; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Category:Gminas in Silesian Voivodeship; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Counties of Poland; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Myślenice County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Gorlice County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Morris Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Brzesko County; Description: powiat of Poland
Title: Buchanan Township; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Redstone; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Fantastic, the best place to stay in Blackpool, have stayed at many b and b's in blackpool, the hilton, big blue and grand and this is the best place by a mile. Rooms are excellent, everything you could want, breakfast was great, freshly cooked and delicious, service was brilliant, excellent value for money, this should be your first choice when looking for quality accomodation in blackpool, worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grafton Boutique B B; City: Harrogate North Yorkshire England; Review: Had a very lovely stay, fabulous room and bathroom on the front of the hotel. Very quiet, only gripe was that breakfast finished quite early, but then i like to lounge in bed wqhen i go away, having said that breakfast was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pia Bella; City: Kyrenia Kyrenia District; Review: Stayed for a week mid july. Room was spacious and clean. Food good with mezes starters and freshly cooked buffet main course. Beer, wine, soft drinks etc reasonably prices. services typically turkish, a bit slow but very friendly, and if you had top run around in that heat all the time you would move at a steady pace as well. pool and grounds nicely maintained. Close to town centre, 10 to 15 mins walk. Popular with the over 50s brits, but this is not an issue, very civilised and relaxing. A very enjoyable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Redstone; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Still the best and only place to stay In Blackpool, smart, stylish, sophisticated and sexy, matched equally by great friendly service, immaculate rooms and a good location just 15 minutes walk from both the town centre and the pleasure beach. Breakfast is always lovely, freshly cooked and well presented. Everything you could ask for in a small hotel / B&B, and the prices are very reasonable as well, puts most of Blackpools hotels and B&Bs to shame, you should only stay at The Redstone. Book direct with Ursula for the best prices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Plein Sud; City: Chantemerle Saint Chaffrey Hautes Alpes Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Had a very good week long stay here, food excellent including vegetarian option. Staff very friendly and attentive, rooms well equipped and newly refurbished, great location 5 mins from list, very clean, neat and tidy, even got packed breakfast when departing early, very enjoyable stay, nice mix of both local and international guests and staff,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Ivy; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Very enjoyable stay at the links hotel, clean, smart and tidy bedroom, good shower room, nice bar downstairs and enjoyable bar food. No distrurbance from bar in room. Slept like a log. Nice breakfast. Only bad side is the lack of parking, but that is the dame with most edinburgh hotels; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with food recipes as follows:
Title: dark chocolate ganache; Review: very good and very easy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: salmon risotto; Review: We cut back the basil a little bit and really enjoyed this one. Thanks Zusie-Q!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: lasagne lasagne milanese with no tomato sauce; Review: Tomato sauce doesn't agree with me, so this is exactly a recipe I was looking for!Very good...especially when you make the pasta fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: chile lovers spicy three meat chili; Review: Full of flavor and the different meats really were a hit when I made this for a gathering. Lots of options for small tweaks that work well, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: golden sweet cornbread; Review: This is my go-to sweet cornbread recipe...I do add just a little more milk and vegetable oil than the recipe calls for as it was a little dry - unless I am making it for stuffing, in which case I leave it as written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bach: Greatest Hits; Brand: Eugene Ormandy; Review: more than satisfactory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fabulous Dorseys VHS; Brand: Tommy Dorsey; Review: more than satisfactory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chopin: Greatest Hits; Brand: Frederic Chopin; Review: more than satisfactory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pachelbel Canon, Albinoni Adagio and Other Baroque Melodies; Brand: Tomaso Albinoni; Review: more than satisfactory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 5, 6, 8 & 9 / Rosamunde Overture, d. 485,589,759,787,944; Brand: Herbert Von Karajan; Review: more than satisfactory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mozart: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 & 2, K. 478, 493; Brand: Wolfgang A. Mozart; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Claudio Abbado: Beethoven - Symphonies 1-9; Brand: Beethoven; Review: very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mainstay 18-Pack Standard Plastic Hangers (White, 1 Pack); Brand: Mainstay; Review: nice hangers; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proctor Silex 25408Y Sandwich Toaster; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Great for children to make their sandwiches. enjoyed by entire family; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher (54220) Multi-Function Blender with 14 Speeds & 40 oz Glass Jar, Black; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Works well....make smoothies for children and next model I will get one with more ice crushing power. However have been enjoying.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fun Express Camouflage Plastic Tablecover Camo Tablecloth - 54" x 108"; Brand: Fun Express; Review: Added great color to Camo party theme.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZYLISS Lock N' Lift Can Opener with Lid Lifter Magnet, White; Brand: Zyliss; Review: Absolutely love Zyliss can opener. Works great. Easy to use when my hands are painful..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Welcome to My World; Author: Visit Amazon's Johnny Weir Page; Review: Too great of a book to just sum up in any number of words. If you are any sort of ice skating fan, it really gives a perspective of what it's like to compete, be on top, and be on the bottom, how the pressure is always there, and how bad the politics and favoritism can be. Great book, so candid and honest, there's no whining or apologizing or excuses, just truth!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lego Star Wars: Save the Galaxy!; Author: Scholastic; Review: I was surprised when we got this book at how large it was. It is completely worth the price, which I wasn't sure it would be, when I ordered it. I was expecting a normal sized board book, this one is larger than a sheet of paper, and the pages are written in a comic book style. My 3 year old will love this as one of his "going on vacation surprises" I just hope it fits comfortably in his lap in his carseat!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Writers Gone Wild: The Feuds, Frolics, and Follies of Literature's Great Adventurers, Drunkards, Lo vers, Iconoclasts, and Misanthropes; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Peschel Page; Review: When I started to read this book, I was hoping for some of the "Feuds, Frolics and Follies" the author promised in the description. What I found instead was that the book was full of half truths laid out in a way either to make the "cast" the butt of a joke, or else in a condensending, judgmental way. A few examples: Mary Shelly, how she "was not" invited to Percy Shelly's funeral. Well, that's because women wern't allowed to attend funeral at that time. Elizabeth Riddel, having died of laudnum poisoning? Yes, she did, but she committed sucicide because her husband had had such a long string of lovers, had failed repeatedly upon his promises to finish paintings and help provide income (for which she was almost entirely responsible for providing). Oscar Wilde, visiting a brotel, then coming out and saying it was like cold mutton, and was the first, and last time in ten years, the author makes this out as though he's a freak for saying that, and tells the whole story in such a poor light, but neglects to mention that Oscar Wilde had recently been released from hard labor after protecting his lover from a scandal, and it had ruined his health to the point of near death. He was also suffering from the loss of his wife and children, who left him while he was in prison, and had been seperated (for his own good) from the lover who caused his early death. Where is the sympathy for that man? I feel like that was a horrible story to have in the book. Most of the stories were about drunk writers, or drugged up writers, and as I said, full of half truths and a tone to paint every charachter in a poor light, depending on the author's desire. It's a shame, had I known, I wouldn't have wasted my money on this. too bad I can't take it back. If you want the truth, read biographies.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Song in Stone (Wizards of the Coast Discovery Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Walter H. Hunt Page; Review: I happened across this book at our library, and I plan to be buying myself a copy! It had the same fantastic feel that Dan Brown's books, or the movies National Treasure have, historical fiction filled with so much truth, it's just an imposible to put down read, and something I plan to suggest to all of my friends to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Knight Chronicles 2 Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)); Author: BradyGames; Review: i got this book because towards the final days of WKC1, I finally broke down and got that guide because I was tired of trying to remember what creature dropped what item, and from what quest or area. This new guide tells everything you need to know. A walkthrough, very, very helpful tricks and tips (sitting or praying doubles the speed of your health and mana regen!) detailed info about the hundreds of quests, errends and bounties plus PICTURES of each armor, and weapon piece!! Of course, there's the monster drop info, and descriptions of all the items and skills. It's well worth the price, especially if you plan to play for a while, like I do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darth Vader and Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Brown Page; Review: I had seen this in a parenting magazine, and as both my husband, and four year old son LOVE Star Wars, knew it would be a great gift. Luckily, even though was backordered, got it just in time for Father's Day. The book has a lot of laugh out loud pictures of Vader and Luke, things that both the adult can relate to, and things the kids can relate to, all written in an amusing, clever way. I knew it would be liked by my husband, but what I didn't count on though, was that my 4 year old got sooo many of the jokes, (Luke using the force to get down the cookie jar, or doing the potty dance, while insisting he didn't have to go, or listening endlessly to the Ewok's cd (I thought about the Wiggles when I saw that one!!) and my four year old keeps dragging out the book, for Daddy to read to him, and they do, they've read it many times since Father's Day, and the jokes still make them both laugh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silly Doggy!; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Stower Page; Review: We picked this up last weekend at our library, and every night since, my 4 year old has asked for it, and he laughs just as much as I do. An absolutly adorable book, and I forsee having to get our own copy of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groom Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan O Page; Review: I appreciate books that make one question what do we know. It does not delve into any one subject too deep but blends many concepts into a fun story. I personally think that this is fiction but the details that are sprinkled in leads my to think many of the technologies are fact. Enjoy the ride.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Catwoman! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading); Author: Visit Amazon's Billy Wrecks Page; Review: My 6 year old son loves super heroes, and has been learning to read in kindergarden. Today, he picked up this book, (he'd never read it before, or had it read to him, since we'd gotten it along with so many others recently) and began to read. He was so surprised, and so excited. The layout is VERY simple, unlike the other DC comic readers that have a lot of text, this is more like the earlier super friends books, just comic style. The words were overall basic, so he was able to read almost the whole thing. It gave him so much confidence, he picked up another book and started to work through it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roscoe Riley Rules #3: Don't Swap Your Sweater for a Dog; Author: Katherine Applegate; Review: My 7 year old is loving this series of books, he's complained that there are only 7 books in the series though, and wished there were 100; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thursdays with the Crown (Tuesdays at the Castle); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Day George Page; Review: While I enjoyed the first book, and was liking the third, I was immediately turned off upon reading the Builder of the castle had 5 wives. Perhaps I'm just a little sensitive to the stigma that Mormons have with multiple wives (as the writer must be since she went to BYU) and I was trying to just ignore that until this part, two pages over when they were talking about the Builder. "And he had ninteen children and five wives," Rolf said. "Which is almost as great an accomplishment, at least in my view." A great acomplishment?! Call me old fashioned, but I don't want my sons thinking that having five wives is an accomplishment! I don't want my husband thinking that either! While I hope most kids just read over that, I didn't, and it bothered me to think that in a childrens fiction book for tweens that they were making no big deal out of polygamy and calling it an accomplishment. I am kind of sad too, because far too many Mormon women are accepting of that idea too. While I enjoyed the first two and would like to see where the story goes, not sure I will. Thats just me though. The characters and world were interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Thich Nhat Hanh Page; Review: The kind of book that you want to savor, yet devour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Starts: Roman Myths (Classic Starts Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Namm Page; Review: Such a great series, they look like, have good, age appropriate stories, and can be read over and over without falling apart!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judy Moody and Stink in the School's Out Collection; Author: Megan McDonald; Review: My 9 year old son got these as a gift, and just loves them. He's already enjoyed the Stink books and the Judy Moody books, so he loved that they were in a new series, AND with color pictures. We bought the Thanksgiving one too, and he's really hoping a few more come out soon. Fantastic books. He found them in 1st grade, and now as a 3rd grader he still can enjoy them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 5.11 RUSH24 Military Tactical Backpack, Molle Rucksack Bug Out Bag, Medium, Style 58601; Brand: 5.11; Review: I was interested in a RUSH 24 bag for quite some time (high quality and materials) but could not find the color I wanted (everyone carries either black or tan these days...) locally. Lo and behold Amazon has it and for a great price. While the bag I ordered was not eligible for Amazon Prime, the seller sent it out quickly through USPS two-day priority, so I received it the day after my other Prime orders came through. Excellent service to say the least, which is only appropriate for a bag of such high quality. My only complaint is that the bag has only two compression straps, and four (two near the top, two near the bottom) would be better. However, if need be, 5.11 Tier System straps could be used to make your own compression straps easily enough. Holds a laptop, a ballistics plate, a hydration bladder, and whatever else you can think of with its tons of space. I picked mine up for just over $100, which is a truly unbeatable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5.11 RUSH MOAB 6 Tactical Sling Pack Military Molle Backpack Bag, Style 56963; Brand: 5.11; Review: The RUSH MOAB 6 is the perfect size for short trips, day-hikes, and/or as a grab-bag for emergencies to throw in a car and go. The only downsize the lack of a pipe-through for a hydration bladder, but you can just open a zipper a little and pipe it through all the same. All and all a fantastic piece of kit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5.11 RUSH12 Tactical Military Assault Molle Backpack, Bug Out Rucksack Bag, Small, Style 56892; Brand: 5.11; Review: The RUSH 12 is an excellent daypack that is perfectly suited for a multitude of applications and has ample storage space and pockets. The bag is also hydration bladder and ballistics plate compatible. Price and shipping from Amazon were great. The only thing I wish it came with were two more compression straps near the bottom of the bag, instead of only the two near the top. However, you can use the MOLLE system and some 5.11 Tier system straps to make you own if need be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leupold Alumina Flip Back Lens Cover Standard Ep 59055; Brand: Leupold; Review: Expensive eye lens cover, but worth the cost. Threads perfectly to my Leupold Mark AR Mod-1 scope.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5.11 Tactical Rush Tier System; Brand: 5.11 Outdoor; Review: Bought these for some of my 5.11 Rush bags. They work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dry-Packs 300gm Dehumidifier Moisture Indicating Silica Gel Canister; Brand: Dry-Packs; Review: Great size for my Pelican 1750 case (once I cut the appropriate hole in the foam). I highly recommend it for a small safe or an open-cell foam gun case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber DeFacto Knife [30-000528]; Brand: Gerber; Review: An excellent American-made knife made from an excellent steel. The only downside is the supplied sheath that you have to pretend to be King Arthur drawing Excalibur from stone to remove. It's fun to pretend that I guess though...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magpul Extended Rubber Butt Pad; Brand: Magpul; Review: Fit perfectly on my Magpul ACS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KNS AR15 Hooded-Duplex Front SightBlack; Brand: KNS Precision; Review: Great alternative front post for my MBUIS. Threads perfectly into the front sight post. The only down side is that your adjustment isn't as fine since you have to make two turns, instead of one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magpul Industries USA MBUS Front & Rear Flip Up Backup Sight GEN 2 - 247-248 Made In The USA; Brand: Magpul; Review: Great price and fast shipping. Exactly as described, thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magpul Industries MBUS Generation II Sight Set Front & Rear Color OD Green; Brand: Magpul; Review: Exactly as described and at a great price. Thanks guys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Simone Biles breaks gymnastics worlds medals record, gets 5 golds this week; Abstract: Simone Biles finishes her likely last world championships as the all-time medal leader.; Category: sports
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: Fans, celebrities mourn death of K-pop star Sulli; Abstract: Fans and fellow performers on Tuesday mourned the death of a K-pop star Sulli.; Category: music
Title: Off to the World Series, these Nationals have proved everyone wrong; Abstract: This unexpected joyride of a season could hold more promise yet.; Category: sports
Title: High school soccer: Chloe DeLyser sets record for most goals scored; Abstract: Chloe DeLyser, an Ohio State commit, scored her 317th goal Tuesday night, setting a new national record for a high school girls soccer player.; Category: sports
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: Mad About You Star Helen Hunt Taken to Hospital After Car Is T-Boned and Rolls Over in Accident; Abstract: Helen Hunt Rushed to Hospital After Car Gets T-Boned in Accident; Category: tv
Title: Fort Worth shooting: Officers weren't asked to do welfare check. Here's how it changed things; Abstract: When Atatiana Jefferson's neighbor called police, he says he expected them to go check and see if she was OK.; Category: news
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: Tyler Anderson's Square Peg Pizzeria opens Friday in Glastonbury, and there are arcade games; Abstract: After opening upscale hotel restaurants in Hartford and New Haven over the past 18 months, Tyler Anderson is switching gears, opening Square Peg Pizzeria in Glastonbury, a project he calls "100 percent fun" -- a pizza joint with red-sauce Italian dishes and arcade games. The casual restaurant, in the Hebron Avenue space that formerly housed Piatti Restaurant & Bar, opens Friday at 4 p.m. for ...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting; Abstract: Shaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.; Category: sports
Title: 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: U.S. OREGONRECENTLY RELEASED VIDEO SHOWS FOOTBALL COACH WRESTLING GUN AWAY FROM STUDENT, THEN HUGGING HIM Recently Released Video Shows Football Coach Wrestling Gun Away From Student, Then Hugging Him; Abstract: Surveillance video released Friday shows the dramatic moment when football coach Keanon Lowe disarmed a student who had brought a loaded shotgun to his high school in Portland, Ore., on May 17.; Category: video
Title: 2 reported dead after plane that vanished from radar and crashed in North Carolina; Abstract: Authorities in North Carolina have found the small plane that vanished from radar near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Sunday night -- two are reported dead.; Category: news
Title: Former President Jimmy Carter suffers pelvic fracture after falling in Georgia home; Abstract: Former President Jimmy Carter was taken to the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center for "observation and treatment," according to the Carter Center; Category: news
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Missing West Point cadet found dead, officials say; Abstract: A U.S. Military Academy cadet who vanished last week has been found dead, officials said Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney: Missing of 3-year-old's remains identified; Abstract: The remains of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney were identified Wednesday, more than a week after she was abducted from a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama.; Category: news
Title: TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show; Abstract: He climbed atop a Ford Thunderbird and 2020 Explorer, and dinged the door of another T-bird; Category: autos
Title: 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: Reopened runway hasn't relieved noise near Fort Lauderdale airport; Abstract: Airplane noise may be driving them crazy, but nearby residents weren't crazy when they complained they got no relief after Fort Lauderdale's main airport reopened a second runway this month. People living under the flight path west of the airport's south runway endured four months of all airport flights taking off from and landing on that runway while the main north runway was rebuilt. That ...; Category: travel
Title: Flight shaming is gaining traction and could cost airlines billions; Abstract: Consumers are paying more attention to their carbon footprint and it could cost airlines billions of dollars, Citi said in a note to clients Tuesday.; Category: finance
Title: The Amazing All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in Every State; Abstract: If you feel the indulgence of an all-you-can-eat restaurant calling out to you, there's one within your home state to enjoy. Whether it's comfort food, seafood, an international favorite such as sushi or Indian, or an over-the-top Brazilian steakhouse, here are 50 buffets well worth stopping in for a visit.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Airport jet bridge smashes into vehicles on tarmac; Abstract: A storm with 53 mph winds caused a jet bridge to swing into several vehicles at Memphis International Airport.; Category: video
Title: All of the Fast-Food Restaurants You Didn't Know Were Open on Thanksgiving; Abstract: Prefer to start Thanksgiving day off with a pumpkin spice latte? Want a side of KFC mashed potatoes with your turkey? Here's what to know.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Homeowner says a mystery object damaged his house. It didn't fall from a plane, FAA says; Abstract: Authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration have not been able to identify a canister-type object that damaged a Kentucky man's home.; Category: news
Title: 'Supernatural' star arrested for multiple altercations in Texas; Abstract: Jared Padalecki reportedly got into fights inside and outside an Austin nightclub.; Category: tv
Title: Why Using Your Microwave's Popcorn Button Is a Bad Idea; Abstract: Pressing the "popcorn" button couldn't be easier, but it almost definitely won't yield the best popcorn. Here's what you should do instead.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 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: Iowa grandmother killed at gender reveal was 45 feet away from 'pipe bomb'; she died instantly, authorities say; Abstract: Family members working on ways to make a fun announcement of a child's sex inadvertently created a pipe bomb, sheriff says.; Category: news
Title: America's best inexpensive steakhouses; Abstract: Most steakhouses are far outside most people's price range, but there are plenty of steakhouses that are downright affordable.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Doberman Pinscher throws tantrum for Halloween candy; Abstract: Most trick-or-treaters dread getting candy corn as their treat, but Kruz, a 6-year-old Doberman, loves the sugary confection. This amazing dog has a sweet tooth that cannot be satisfied, so his owner switches him to cricket based dog treats!; Category: video
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: Where to Find a Good Cheap Burger in All 50 States; Abstract: Burger lovers on a budget can do much better than the big fast-food chains. Check out these spots across the country to get an American classic for less. Some are decades-old family-owned joints or funky upstarts in hip cities, and some are roadside stands known for "bodacious" burgers, but all are worth a bite.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Two dead after small plane crashes into SUV in Florida: Police; Abstract: Two people have died after a small plane crashed into an SUV while trying to make an emergency landing on Thursday in Florida, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: What went right, what went wrong for the UConn women's basketball team in 2018-19; Abstract: A 35-3 season. A perfect conference record. A 12th straight Final Four. One game short of the national title game. The 2018-19 Huskies may have undergone some bumps and bruises (at least by UConn standards) but at the end of the day they still managed to be one of four teams to make it to April, even after losing stars Gabby Williams, Kia Nurse and Azura Stevens from the year before. Here's a ...; Category: sports
Title: After seeing a FedEx worker walk 12 miles home for months, co-workers rally to buy her a car; Abstract: Darlene Quinn, 60, had her car break down and couldn't afford to fix it, so she walked home from work. Co-workers and strangers rallied to help her.; Category: news
Title: Emergency auto-land technology hopes to prevent small plane crashes; Abstract: Around 250 people die every year in small plane crashes. But new technology gives pilots and passengers the option of hitting what is basically a panic button to automatically land an aircraft. Kris Van Cleave took a test flight.; Category: video
Title: Greg Norman upset Tiger Woods didn't respond to his handwritten letter: "Maybe Tiger just dislikes me"; Abstract: Greg Norman tells Men's Health he hand delivered a letter to Tiger Woods following his Masters win in April, but never got a reply.; Category: sports
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: I went to Peter Luger after it received zero stars from New York Times; Abstract: The burger was so juicy I had to wipe my fingers after every bite. And everyone from regulars to tourists couldn't stop singing Peter Luger's praises.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Police Surprise Woman Who Anonymously Baked Pizzelle Cookies for Years in Heartwarming Video; Abstract: Once the Medford Police learned the identity of the mystery woman who baked for them, AKA the "Pizzelle Lady," they surprised her in this sweet viral video.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: 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: 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: Bucket-List Food Experiences in Every State; Abstract: America offers foodies a mega-mosaic of cuisines to explore state by state. These unique favorites provide interesting insights and tastes of the local culture. Reindeer hot dogs, persimmon pudding, Rocky Mountain oysters (which don't come from the sea), and pig ear sandwiches are just some of treats to hunt down.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Owl Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's John T Biggs Page; Review: Hidden in plain site, this writer is certain to be "discovered". A wonderful example of a work product by a writer who is technically skilled and engaging.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Berlitz Swedish Phrase Book & CD; Author: Berlitz Publishing; Review: For the money, about as good as you can get. I would have liked to seen a bit more on typical polite interactions ie: "I'm sorry but don't......" "please be patient, I am going to try to speak a few words in Swedish". A section on vowel and consonant pronunciation ie: the ability to also hear the book's section on pronunciation and punctuation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thinking, Fast and Slow; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Kahneman Page; Review: Should be required to be read by every high school graduate. All elected officials should be required to read and then pass a test on the book's contents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook: 250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risottos, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, Porridges, Puddings and; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Hensperger Page; Review: Ninety percent of the time we just cook plain rice but when we want something different, this book is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Masters: An Anthology from The Horror Zine; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Kaye Tardif Page; Review: Anything that John Biggs writes is good - go to his web site to find his other work - it is very worth reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How Propaganda Works; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Stanley Page; Review: Very good book based on excellent research. Wish it had a better topical or subject index.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Be a Rock Star; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebekah Bernard MD Page; Review: Some good tips but somewhat superficial. I was looking for a book that took the "case history" approach. That is, examples of how physicians stay motivated and stimulated; how primary care physicians make time to stay medically current.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Finneyfrock Page; Review: Some very thoughtful poems with messages that all teen girls should hear. Some poems however may be too 'indirect' for most young women to understand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annals of the Former World; Author: Visit Amazon's John McPhee Page; Review: A classic. Essential reading for anyone who does car trips and is curious about the area they are driving through; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doorknob Five Two; Author: Frederic Arnold; Review: Great non-fiction; made me wish I could have met and visited with Mr. Arnold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Boye Long Loom Set-; Brand: Boye; Review: Love them. Great that I can adjust the pegs for the item I am working on. Well made and easy to work with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ostart 18 Sizes 10'' (25cm) Single Pointed Bamboo Knitting Needles Set Kit (2.0mm - 10.0mm); Brand: Ostart; Review: These are great knitting needles and LOVE the bamboo. So many issues with the metal. These will be gifts in the future. Know several who would love them the way I do. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quilting Bee 45mm Deluxe Rotary Cutter for Quilting, Crafts and Scrapbooking (RCDX45); Brand: Quilting Bee; Review: A fantastic product. Exact tools that I needed to continue my projects. Definitely 1st class item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiskars Scallop Paper Edger Scissors; Brand: Fiskars; Review: Disappointed in that it was not what I expected. But is still alright. Scissors are difficult to use and tend to lock up often.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Heart Boutique Rigoletto Yarn-Jade-Sequins; Brand: Red Heart; Review: Love it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler; Brand: June Tailor; Review: LOVE it!!!! Perfect and use it all the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singer kkk, 1 KIT, Multicolor; Brand: Featured Brands (lbr_brands_browse-bin); Review: Perfect for college bound.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bernat Boa Yarn, Albatross, Single Ball; Brand: Bernat; Review: Beautiful and exactly as described. Soft as feathers, the girls love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FloraCraft SimpleStyle 10 inch Decorative Mesh with Mettalic Strands, Purple; Brand: FloraCraft; Review: Exactly what I wanted and would buy from again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glue Dots .5 Removable Dot Sheets Value Pack-600 Clear Dots; Brand: Glue Dots; Review: Love them. Will last awhile, but will order again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JASSINS Pack of 8 Plastic Large / Small Size Point Protectors/Stoppers for Knitting Needles (Random Color); Brand: JASSINS; Review: These are great! Was glad to order again. I use them on every knitting needle. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darice Foamies Adhesive Back Foam Sheets Multipack – Assorted Vibrant Colors – Great for Craft Projects with Kids, Classrooms,; Brand: Darice; Review: Great product and love how easy it is to work with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mod Podge Mod Melter, 24888; Brand: Mod Podge; Review: Heats quickly and drips like crazy. Ordering a different glue gun. This one "eats" glue sticks and I have piles of melted glue. Waste of money for this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spectra Glitter, Clear, 1 Pound; Brand: Spectra; Review: Make my work POP. Perfect for the "bling" in my crafting. Definitely will be ordering from this vendor again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Brush Synthetic Artist Sponges, 3/Pack; Brand: ROYAL BRUSH; Review: Worked beautifully in painting my wood signs and did not get into the interior cutouts. Just what I wanted!!! Easy to clean and had to allow a few days to completely dry, so glad I got the 3 pack. No delays in moving on to next project, while last sponge dries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dritz 227 1/4-Inch by 20-Yard Stitch Witchery, Regular; Brand: Dritz; Review: Love this product. Didn't read the size and yet it was perfect for what I needed it for!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surebonder B-2001 General Purpose - Low Stringing Skillet Glue - Cream Color - 1 lb; Brand: Surebonder; Review: Exactly right for my glue pot! Perfect and works well on my crafting products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish (8-Ounce), CS11211 Sparkle; Brand: Mod Podge; Review: Used to stiffen my bandana wreath project and it was perfect! Great price, fast shipping, and well packaged. Will order again, without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plaid Stiffy Fabric Stiffener (16-Ounce), 1551; Brand: Plaid Enterprises, Inc.; Review: Was alright but did not make my fabric bandanas as stiff as I wanted. So used my Mod Podge. Will try it again for something not requiring "stiff as a board" finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: IIT 90450 5 Piece Stainless Scissors Set; Brand: IIT; Review: Love these! This is my second set. They work so great, that everyone snags a pair. But will just reorder, when I need more. LOL Use them in my office and for my crafting projects. Sharp, clean cuts, and hold up very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EricX Light 100 Piece Natural Candle Wick, Low Smoke 6" Pre-Waxed & 100% Natural Cotton Core,For Candle Making,Candle DIY; Brand: EricX Light; Review: Like these and only issue I have could be just me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pacon Art1st Tracing Paper Pad, 9 x 12 Inches, 50 Sheets (2312); Brand: Pacon; Review: These are sooooo great. Just what I need for tracing, when doing my Bible journaling. Makes my love shine on the pages and reinforces my faith. I have to trim to print on them, with my journaling class materials. But well worth the joy and happiness my soul feels with the word moving from my eyes, through my mind, onto the paper, and into my Bible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sticko SPRG02 Classic Flat Stickers, Scripture, Multicolor; Brand: Sticko; Review: Perfect for my Bible journal. Beautiful addition to my study and worship of the Word.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heidi Swapp 109070 Silicone Craft Mat 18"X24", 18x24; Brand: Heidi Swapp; Review: Perfect base for all my Bible journal activities. Got one for a friend, they are so nice!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: me & my BIG ideas Faith Believe Sticker, 5-Inch by 12-Inch; Brand: Me & My Big Ideas; Review: Beautiful and perfect addition for journal Bible; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NUOLUX 5pcs Embroidery Hoop Embroidery Circle Set (Multicolor); Brand: NUOLUX; Review: Shipped fast and Price GREAT! Bought to put my washi tape on for storage. Price was better than buying one large hoop. Gave one with some extra tape to a friend, who does Bible Journal, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slick Writer Marker Set by American Crafts | 5-piece fine point markers in assorted colors; Brand: American Crafts; Review: Not what I expected and unable to return. Will end up giving them away. Waste of time and money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Crafts Extreme Value Slick Writer Marker Set 18-piece in assorted colors; Brand: American Crafts; Review: Not what I expected and unable to return. Feel taken on all sides. Will end up giving them away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Failed operation underlines Mexico chaos; Abstract: A daring operation to capture one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords failed disastrously when armed cartel members launched a deadly counterattack, laying siege to the northern city of Culiacan and taking several security officers hostage.; Category: news
Title: Ohio teen in wheelchair scores touchdown with help from his teammates; Abstract: A teen with Spina Bifida got to score a touchdown Wednesday night with Miamisburg's eighth-grade football team.; Category: sports
Title: 'Angel' car saves Arizona family after smashing into suspected drunk driver running red light, video shows; Abstract: An Arizona driver who police praised as an "angel" may have saved the lives of a couple pushing a stroller in a crosswalk last week after video showed the car smashing into a suspected drunk driver speeding through a red light -- who came inches away from plowing into the family.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Pentagon told witness not to testify in impeachment inquiry; Abstract: A Defense Department official who testified in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump did so in defiance of the Pentagon, which told her not to cooperate.; Category: news
Title: The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Is Unbelievably Shredded at 72; Abstract: He's been "Truckin'" for 56 years, but you wouldn't know it by his physique. The rock legend does CrossFit, Tabata workouts, and can swing a mighty mace.; Category: health
Title: El Chapo's son led dramatic rescue of his half brother in Mexico battle; Abstract: Ivan Archivaldo Guzman, the leader of Los Chapitos wing of the Sinaloa Cartel, was behind the assault on security forces that prompted the release of his half-brother from a house in the city of Culiacan last week, a top Mexican official said.; Category: news
Title: Nunes Aide Is Leaking the Ukraine Whistleblower's Name, Sources Say; Abstract: A top aide to Rep. Devin Nunes has been providing conservative politicians and journalists with information and misinformation about the anonymous whistleblower who triggered the biggest crisis of Donald Trump's presidency, two knowledgeable sources tell The Daily Beast.; Category: news
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Bursting at the seams: inside an IS prison in Syria; Abstract: Behind the steel door, the cell is as packed as their eyes are empty -- haggard, scrawny prisoners in orange jumpsuits lying head-to-toe cover every inch of floor space. Guiding AFP journalists through the corridors of the prison, one guard is hesitant to even lift the hatch in the cell door.; Category: news
Title: Patriots reportedly release kicker Mike Nugent; Abstract: Related: NFL trade deadline tracker: Patriots rumors, news, instant analysis; Category: sports
Title: Wilson welcomes Gordon to Seattle with great tweet; Abstract: Russell Wilson is ready to get to work with Josh Gordon.; Category: sports
Title: Man who advocated caning for adultery gets caned for adultery; Abstract: An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.; Category: news
Title: Keanu Reeves Holds Hands with Artist Alexandra Grant on the Red Carpet; Abstract: Keanu Reeves Holds Hands with Frequent Collaborator and Artist; Category: movies
Title: Senior Trump official embellished résumé, had face on fake Time cover; Abstract: State Dept. official Mina Chang claimed to be a Harvard Business School "alumna" who ran a nonprofit that worked in 40 countries.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Igloo White Hinges for Ice Chests (1-Pair); Brand: Igloo; Review: My cooler is way old, so make sure you measure the old ones to match with the new purchased ones.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identicator Retabs Correction Labels, Pack of 500; Brand: Identicator Fingerprint Systems; Review: great for my concealed carry applications; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 45 ACP Safety Training Ammo - Dummy Ammunition; Brand: Molon Labe Engraving; Review: AAA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 S&W Safety Training Ammo - Dummy Ammunition; Brand: Molon Labe; Review: AAA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Callaway Men's Big Bertha Driver; Brand: Callaway; Review: Didn't like it; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Callaway Men's Heritage Twill Cap; Brand: Callaway Golf; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Callaway Org 14 Golf Cart Bag; Brand: Callaway; Review: Very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fanmats Dallas Cowboys 20x30 Starter Rug; Brand: Fanmats; Review: Perfect in front of my fireplace; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flexible Flyer Snow Twist Inflatable Tube. Double Sled Slider; Brand: Flexible Flyer; Review: A little smaller than I expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NFL Arizona Cardinals Stop Sign; Brand: Fremont Die; Review: It'd be nicer if it was metal; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 1: A Scare of A Dare (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Zack Zombie Page; Review: It's the best book I ever read no kiding it's awesome I hope the next book is awesome to Yay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Wimpy Villager: Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: I loved it it is awesome make a next book for free please yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Noob Takeover: A Mining Novel Ft Sky and SSundee - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's The Mining Maniacs Page; Review: Awesome but I got somthing to get it for free yay so I say its worth 1 99 spoil alret; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior (Book 1 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: I loved it. It's amazing. Make them longer please. thanks. 10 more words required 6 5 4 3 2 1; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords (Book 2 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: they get better by t h e book its awesome but it's Torched waiting for the next one y a y; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords (Book 2 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: Awesome but I done buying diffrent sireis like the scamer cube kid makes the best books ever y a y; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an Adventurous Creeper (Book 1): Creeper Chronicles (An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Age 9-12) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Mulle Page; Review: a w e s o m e b o o k needs to be longer t h o u g h; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords (Book 2 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: I loved it I loved it I loved it these series are Amzing how does he come up with these get all of the books; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sabatier ChefStar 14-Piece Knife Block Set; Brand: Sabatier; Review: If you have NO knives in the house, you have an excuse to buy this set, otherwise, stay far away. The plastic ABS handles aren't even sanded at the ends, leaving a very unfinished, crappy looking product. Not only this, but the bevel on the blade is very lacking and will require an hour or so of sharpening and shaping to be of decent cutting quality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: VonHaus 2x Floating Wall Shelves with Strengthened Tempered Glass - Adjustable – Black - DVD Players/Cable Boxes//TV Accessories; Brand: VonHaus; Review: Let me start by saying if I was not using this to organize my chords, it probably would have gotten a 4-5 star review. That being said, if you are on blood pressure medication and trying to hide/organize your AV chords, avoid this thing or you might have an aneurysm. The basic idea behind their system is a set of rods with fingers that go down a channel on either side of the column. To place your wire down the channel, you need to run the chord between two of the fingers and then guide the apparatus down a groove in the channel. The problem with this is most chords are textured and hang up as you try to guide them down and it is exceptionally difficult to do more than one wire at a time. The other issue is their system makes the end of your chord come out at a 90 degree angle, which you then have to bend again to hook to your device. Not an option when using a digital audio line. The second problem is the channel is only big enough to accommodate 1 big wire or two small wires. You could run the power chord and HDMI cable through this but won't be able to fit the digital audio. The build quality was okay and it is holding my Xbox and cable receiver just fine, but the design of the cable management is lacking and I would not buy it again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nite Ize KeyRack, Stainless Steel Carabiner Key Chain With Bottle Opener + 6 Colorful Plastic S-Biners To Hold; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: This thing cost me over $100 bucks when the mini-carabiner holding my car key broke off in the middle of Tacoma without me knowing it. Don't trust it!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CASTLECREEK Paper Log Maker; Brand: CASTLECREEK; Review: This thing takes a lot more effort to produce the paper bricks than originally anticipated and had started to rust within 2 uses. You have to finely shred the paper, soak it up to a week or longer, press out the water, and then let dry for 2 weeks or longer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Canteen DWVB-125-PR Double Wall Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottle, 25 oz, Purple; Brand: Green Canteen; Review: Disclaimer: I did not get this from Amazon, but from a local box store. This thing is AWESOME! I made some ice tea about 2:30 in the afternoon, left this in my car overnight and there was still ice in there the next morning. It was 90 degrees that afternoon. Very impressed. Also, very easy to disassemble and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener; Brand: Work Sharp; Review: This is a really well designed sharpener specifically for putting an edge on a tool out in the field. Just a heads up, the instructions are rolled in a tube underneath the removable diamond plates.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Engaging God's World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living; Author: Cornelius Plantinga Jr.; Review: Purchased for an Introduction to Higher Education class. This book gives an interesting perspective to the word of God especially for those that find themselves struggling with life and need a boast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn's Prelude (Song of Alaska Series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Peterson Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this novel. While reading it was like I had been transported to Alaska. This book is a must read for everyone that loves a happy ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maids of Misfortune: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Louisa Locke Page; Review: Well written!! This novel is a fresh take on the mystery genre and I enjoyed reading it. From start to finish you are immersed in a daring tale that you can't seem to get enough of.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellowstone Heart Song: Yellowstone Romance Series Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Peggy L Henderson Page; Review: This book is well written and is a beautiful novel. As you read you will become lost in the romance and beauty of Yellowstone. Yellowstone is brought to life right before your eyes and it's almost like you are transported back in time to the days when the west was wild. I loved this story and I have read other books by this author. If you want to read an amazing novel pick up this book and read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Games (Timeless Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sandy Loyd Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this novel. It is well written and I have read all of the books in the series. I highly recommend that you read this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Mountains Rising: APPALACHIA IN TIME AND PLACE; Author: Richard A. Straw; Review: This book offers an insight look into the lives,culture,struggles,history and heritage of the Appalachian people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Giving Tree with Gift Card; Author: Visit Amazon's Shel Silverstein Page; Review: Beautiful book! It is a very meaningful childrens book full of good morals. It is one of my favorite childrens books and I loved reading it as a child. Can't wait to give it as a Christmas present.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born Survivors: Three Young Mothers and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage, Defiance, and Hope; Author: Visit Amazon's Wendy Holden Page; Review: I just started reading and just had to review. I'm a quarter of the way through and enjoying reading. This book while touching on a horrific tragic time in human history is a must read. The historical research that has went into this book is outstanding and reading about true stories makes this book even better. I like when the stories of those that went through the event or events in history is told and the author does a magnificent job of telling the stories of everyone involved. When you read this book you will learn things not taught in school unless you take multiple classes on the holocaust. I'm a college student working on my bachelors and this book touches on more than my history classes ever will. This book is a must read. Teachers of English or history consider having your students read this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man O'War; Author: Visit Amazon's Walter Farley Page; Review: This is one of my favorite books from my childhood. I loved it so much I would check it out from my schools library and read it between classes. This book brings back memories of my childhood every time I read it. The quality of the book is exceptional. Id recommend it to anyone who is a horse enthusiast or loves books by Walter Farley. Even if your not into horses give this book a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: PocketBook 701R 701 Red; Brand: Pocketbook; Review: The pocketbook IQ was physically built well though a bit heavy for it's size. It is a good size for an ebook reader and the touch screen works well for it's type. This said I feel this was rushed to market before it was ready. It was quite slow on the horsepower side and the software had a few glitches, like having the new customer screen splash every time you power the unit on flash up. Also it DID NOT connect with a Mac as it is advertised or said to in the manual. The battery although large in capacity only lasts for a few hours 3-4 while on, but the unit would not retain power in sleep/standby mode past 5-6 hours (seems that some power management needs to be developed more for the unit to truly sleep as it should) sadly this was the deal breaker. For a device that you would read on the go, I can't see someone being able to take this in the morning commute and expect it to have enough charge for the evening commute home. I sent it back and lost %15 despite contacting the seller and the manufacturer about these problems (I'm still waiting to hear back about the issue regarding connecting it to a Mac).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ESR Yippee Smart Case for iPad 2 3 4, Smart Case Cover [Synthetic; Brand: ESR; Review: Great light weight protective case cover combination. My wife and I really like how slim it keeps the ipad and the colors are exactly as shown online. You can't beat the price either!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Case Fit iPad Air; Brand: MoKo; Review: Awesome slim ipad case cover combo. This is exactly what I wanted when I first received my iPad Air but could only find the $80 apple leather case. I like this one much better and it is slimmer and easily cleaned. You can't beat this price either!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GOODNEW Vinyl Record Player,Portable Turntable with Built in Speakers,Support Headphone & RCA Output and AUX (3.5mm) Input Jack (01); Brand: GOODNEW; Review: Great coffee press. I use it every day. Even after over an hour the coffee is still hot. Easy to clean, just wipe down after rinsing with dry cloth, looks new .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lenovo Active Capacity Pens for Touchscreen Laptop for Lenovo Yoga 730, Yoga 720, Flex 6, Flex 5, 2 in; Brand: Lenovo; Review: Works great, Awesome price! Beats a bamboo or Surface pen for cost. Keep in mind that this is not a Bluetooth pen so the buttons only work while touching the pen to your tablet. I never found myself using the Bluetooth feature much with other devices anyway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: BreakFree Cosmopolitan; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: Room was renovated, lovely fresh and modern. Pool was great although lounge chairs were all broken and were apparently being ordered although they aren't too expensive so not sure why temporary ones could not be brought. Location and atmosphere was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peppers Soul; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: Would happily stay here again but not include the breakfast package as it was definitely not worth the money. Would rather eat out for breakfast than have a limited range in the buffet breakfast. The view was lovely and would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shamrock Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: Room was absolutely tiny, could barely open a suitcase although in Hong Kong was more could you expect. Was central and close to everything. Restaurant there was okay although probably wouldn't go back to the restaurant and hotel. Would rather pay just a little more for more modern and larger room.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Charm Resort Phuket; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: Rooms were clean and modern. Breakfast was simple and great start to the day. Location was central and close enough to the hussle and bussle of Patong. Pool was nice but got pretty busy at times. Would stay here again as value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Siray Bay Resort Spa Phuket; City: Phuket Town Phuket; Review: Absolutely beautiful resort and can't wait to go back already. Rooms were clean and modern. Buggy to your room was the best thing ever, I loved all the trees everywhere and the breakfast was delicious as was the variety of restaurants and such quality. Didn't go down to the beach as the pools were perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Interview with the Assassin (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Air Marshal (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: All the Right Moves (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Red Fern Grows (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Mans (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Zone: Season 1 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bobby Jones (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Wish (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Zone: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birth (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paparazzi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Pizza (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Kind of Wonderful (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Zone: Season 3 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madea's Class Reunion (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: studio ghibli collection movie dvd; Brand: Studio Ghibli; Review: If you are not familiar with Studio Ghibli films, have no fear about ordering this item. These films are wonderful for the whole family. They feature protagonists who are usually children, although sometimes young adults, and they focus on important lessons like courage, kindness, understanding people who are different, believing in yourself, perseverance, and independence. They are not preachy; instead they tell stories about children (and young adults) encountering problems and using these virtues to overcome them. The animation is gorgeous and the stories are engaging and charming fairy tales even for adults. I HIGHLY recommend these movies for family viewing. This collection is an especially good value as it includes many different movies that would cost at least $10/each sold individually. The english dubs are the disney dubs and are very high quality. If you are worried about purchasing movies that were originally in another language, stop worrying. These dubs are seamless and if you select them in the menu you will never know the movie wasn't originally recorded in english. You should buy this collection. It's hours and hours of quality film for your family. Five stars. Rave reviews. One of the best DVD purchases I have ever made! EDIT: After reading some other reviews I am starting to think there are multiple versions of this being shipped. Mine may be a bootleg (I had no idea when I purchased it) but it is good quality and has the dakota fanning disney dub of Totoro as well as the good dubs of Mononoke and Spirited Away. It seems this collection has been removed from Amazon anyway, but I still really love mine and am not changing my review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Estes 4606 Proto X Nano R/C Quadcopter (Colors Vary) (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Estes; Review: This thing is really cool. I bought it to test payload and tinker on so I'll update this review with how hackable it is. Meanwhile, if you are looking for a gift for anyone over the age of 10, this is a great choice. The rotors fall off sometimes when it crashes, but they are designed to do that so they don't break, and they are very easy to replace. I lost this thing in a field the first time I took it out and spent an hour tracking it down. It's really small so be careful :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pandemic: Legacy Season 1 (Red Edition); Brand: Z-Man Games; Review: Oh man. This upgrade to Pandemic is so cool. I can't really say much without spoilering the game, but just having consequences and history carry forward from game to game adds a whole other level of intensity to what was already a pretty intense game. I was also worried about consistency in player base because my gaming group is composed of Busy Adults With Many Important Things To Do(TM). This turned out to not at all be a problem. Players can sub in and out without messing up the game because any player can play any character at any time, so the characters in the game can still develop no matter who is playing them, and the included stickers make it easy to pick up the state of the game instantly even if you step in halfway through the legacy run. So go ahead and get this game and play it with whoever shows up on your game night. It still works. Anyway, there is actually a story to play out, and it's a cool story, so buy this game and play it! Also, it will still function as a regular game of Pandemic when you're done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Go! - The Pick and Pass Card Game; Brand: Gamewright; Review: This has become my 8 year old's favorite game and it's fun for adults too. It hits that sweet spot of games that are good for young children but don't bore the crap out of adults. My family loves Sushi Go! It's also just ADORABLE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Syma X12 Mini Nano 6-Axis Gyro 4 Channel RC Quadcopter (RED); Brand: SYMA; Review: What can I say? These tiny quadcopters are super fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, 3.2 Ounce, Super Magnetic Strange Attractor; Brand: Crazy Aaron's; Review: Very fun. I purchased this putty to see if I could do tricks with it and the magnet in my finger, but my magnet was not strong enough to effect the putty. That's a pretty specialized case though, so I probably shouldn't knock off a star for it. Okay, fixed. 5 stars. This is a really fun product that came in a larger quantity than I expected. Just be careful and make sure you keep it in the tin. It will slowly wrap itself around anything that emits a magnetic field, and you probably don't want to find out which of your electrical devices do by having to peel off the putty your kid scattered around the house ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gel-a-Peel Deluxe Craft Kit (5 Pack); Brand: Gel-a-Peel; Review: My kids had fun with this for like a day, but ultimately it's just a shiny thing whose commercials are way cooler than the actual product. You can achieve the same exact results by purchasing fabric paint and drawing on wax or parchment paper. Nevertheless, the kids are going to want the whole kit because it's the real thing they saw on TV. The jewelry it makes is okay looking but not even remotely durable. If it gets pulled on it's going to break. This kit is basically as advertised, but it's just a profoundly meh product to begin with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Style Me Up - i-Loom Friendship Bracelet Making Creative Crafting Kit with Tablet Application Support - SMU-8001; Brand: Style Me Up; Review: Though you can still download it from the app stores, the app is no longer functional and the company has stopped replying to emails and responding to support requests. Most of the app codes no longer work and other users repeatedly report even purchasing the starter pack through the app itself does not work correctly and they have reported the charges to their card companies as fraudulent because the product was not delivered. Without the app functionality this is a very expensive lump of plastic bordering on an outright scam. Maybe when it came out it was something, but at present DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. UPDATE: After some intense googling, including muddling through a lot of french, it turns out this company has gone bankrupt and every product from it that requires interaction with an app is now basically worthless. I'd post the link to the bankruptcy ruling but Amazon doesn't like links so you'll have to trust me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Walmart Supercenter; City: Reno, NV; Review: Cashiers are extremely rude. Wouldnt even speak to us. He glared at us the whole time. Dont get a front end job if you hate helping people.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beefy's; City: Reno, NV; Review: I would give a better rating if it weren't for the cook Vianne. She is absolutely horrible. We had a big order and paid with a big bill. Vianne decided to yell at our server Kim telling her she better not be taking a $100 bill. Kim repeatedly told her that we had a bill over $60, but Vianne proceeded to tell at Kim. She told us we needed to go down the street to the gas station and break our bill. When my husband told her we had a bill over $60 and we wouldn't be walking down the street if we were getting less than $40 back in change. Kim finally told her she was going to break the bill with the other $40 bills that were paying as well. As we were leaving, Vianne called my husband an asshole. A shame. The place handles great food but HORRIBLE service. I recommend NOT going there because of this terrible woman.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino; City: Reno, NV; Review: My family will never be staying here again and suggest others don't as well. We were here this past weekend for our wedding and the shuttle drive decided to back out while my daughter and fiancee were behind the shuttle. They didn't contact me about it until 3 days later telling me that nothing happened so they weren't at fault nor did they do anything wrong. Then we went to check in at 2 and they told us that it would be 20 minutes. We checked back an hour later since they never texted us. The guy at the counter told me that if I didn't get a text out room isn't ready so we shouldn't be asking. 2 and a half hours later, we finally got our room. Security harassed two of our friends while in the casino, asked for their IDs, and left with the IDs for 15 minutes with no explanation to why they wanted to see their Ids in the first place. This staff is absolutely rude it's horrifying. Save yourself the trouble and stay somewhere else.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Buffet; City: Reno, NV; Review: We came here with a large party and ate at the Buffett. We set a reservation a month in advance. But were running 5 minutes late. I called to tell them we were running a little late and they told me if I wasnt there in 15 minutes they were going to give away our tables. When we gave our reservation, we overshot the number of people in our party. We told them exactly how many people would be there that day. At the end of our dinner, they tried to tell us that there were more people there than we said and we needed to pay for 6 more people. We double counted and we only had half the number of people unpaid for. The manager was extremely rude saying that her servers counted and basically told us we were lying. I counted our people right in front of her and she rolled her eyes saying "whatever". Horrible experience. Will never come here again and strongly suggest you dont either.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beefy's; City: Reno, NV; Review: Decided to take another star away because Vianne decided that it was professional and a good idea to send me a hateful message. Her in house nasty demeanor proven to be true.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Early Edition: Season 1; Brand: Kyle Chandler; Review: I became of aware of this show while it was on reruns (how many seasons did it run?). I couldn't believe that it wasn't still on television. It's a feel good show that makes one fall in love with kyle chandler!! I watched it ever day until they took it off the air again!! I can't wait to get this DVD!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow; Brand: Tom Cavanagh; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Circle: Season 1; Brand: Thomas Dekker; Review: This was one of the best shows for this season. I cannot believe they cancelled it. I want the DVD the minute it is released!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Step Beyond: The Official First Season; Brand: John Newland; Review: I just received this video, One Step Beyond: The Official First Season! I watched it all in one sitting. It was better in every way then the first time I saw it years ago. I can't wait for Season two. I have bought the unofficial copies but the quality wasn't good. This one on the other hand, was perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman VHS; Brand: Richard Gere; Review: What can I say about this movie! The Actors are all wonderful and they are all endearing! Classic fairy tale movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nanny McPhee Returns; Brand: Emma Thompson; Review: The kids loved this movie and I just wanted to have both the first and 2nd movies to keep the kids entertained. I enjoyed the first one better but this one was good too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit/Short Circuit 2; Brand: Ally Sheedy; Review: I love these movies! The first Short Circuit will always be my favorite. The second one was a little bit soft and predictable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Long Legs VHS; Brand: Fred Astaire; Review: I saw this movie for the first time as a little girl and it made me feel dreamy and hopeful. As an adult, I love everything about the performances and the story. I have watched it many times and will watch it many more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mating Game VHS; Brand: Debbie Reynolds; Review: I saw this movie for the first time when I was a little girl and I never forgot it. It is a classic for 50's movies. I love it! I love almost everything Debbie Reynolds did and this has a bonus, Tony Randall! The rest of the cast was great also! Must see movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bundle of Joy VHS; Brand: Eddie Fisher; Review: As much as I love Debbie Reynolds, I must say that this movie was not as good as the original with David Niven and Ginger Rodgers! I gave this movie 5 stars because I really enjoy seeing Debbie in anything and I love to listen to her sing. I have this movie in my collection and watch it often. I do believe, However, that anyone who likes this story line should see the original which was called Bachelor Mother with Ginger Rodgers and David Niven. Ginger didn't sing or dance in this movie but she will steal your heart!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mrs Bradley Mysteries anglais; Brand: Peter Davison; Review: Well acted tongue in cheek humor and very good story lines! I really enjoy all of the characters and especially the relationship between Mrs Bradley and her driver! I wish there were more episodes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Christmas VHS; Brand: Bing Crosby; Review: Even though I love the original Holiday Inn more, this movie stands alone for its music, beautiful color and Rosie! Beautiful movie and great music. The music is the kind you have to sing along with. Besides "White Christmas" I loved "Love you didn't do right by me" I watch this movie all the time not just at Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Christmas; Brand: Bing Crosby; Review: Even though I love the original Holiday Inn more, this movie stands alone for its music, beautiful color and Rosie! Beautiful movie and great music. The music is the kind you have to sing along with. Besides "White Christmas" I loved "Love you didn't do right by me" I watch this movie all the time not just at Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock - Series 3; Brand: Benedict Cumberbatch; Review: My son made me watch this and I was sure I was not going to like it but I loved it. I couldn't wait for this season 3 to be available now I can't wait for season 4! Benedict Cumberbatch is so good in this version of Sherlock. I really recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey; Brand: Neil Degrasse Tyson; Review: What can I say about this series! It is so informative and beautiful to watch. I feel my IQ has jumped up a few points. I just love Neil Degrasse Tyson. He is the best at everything I have seen him do. Carl Sagan would be proud!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Family for Joe; Brand: Robert Mitchum; Review: Something about this movie touched my heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bachelor Mother VHS; Brand: Ginger Rogers; Review: I love love love love love this movie. I have watched it hundreds of times. I have been watching it since I was a little girl and I had to wait until the holiday season when one of the TV stations would air it. I bought it on VHS when it became available and now I have it on DVD! I love the way it makes me feel so anytime I'm down, I watch it! Ginger Rodgers is adorable and David Niven is a funny and sexy rich playboy that is irresistible! David Niven is one of those actors that can play comedy and drama expertly! Ginger Rodgers is one of my favorite "old time" movie stars! I have many of her comedies but I don't really like her dramas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Too Young To Kiss R; Brand: June Allyson; Review: What can I say! June Allyson and Van Johnson together are magic! I have several of their movies and I love them all. This movie was funny and cute. It's a movie to enjoy and forget your troubles.Too Young To Kiss; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Like Heaven; Brand: Various; Review: I love this movie and have watched it many times. This is the second time I have bought it because my daughter likes it too and I can never find it in the TV room because it's usually in her room! Very wholesome, funny and romantic movie! I love all the actors too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Seed VHS; Brand: Nancy Kelly; Review: Very good movie from the 1950's on a controversial subject that has never really been resolved. It is advertised as a horror picture but I don't see it that way. More like a psychological thriller. I enjoyed watching it and showing it to a brand new audience, my younger family members. The movie was a 1956 box office winner and the actors won Academy awards. The acting was excellent so it made the story very believable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Second Day of Christmas MP3s for Christmas; Brand: Mary Stuart Masterson; Review: I love this movie and it's a family must watch Christmas movie every year! I did however have a problem with the packaging of this DVD. The case was completely demolished. I haven't watched this particular DVD but it doesn't look damaged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: DEWALT DW7670 8-Inch 24-Tooth Stacked Dado Set; Brand: DEWALT; Review: I get very clean dados with this stack, running in my SawStop Jobsite Saw.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SawStop JSS-MCA Jobsite Saw with Mobile Cart, NULL; Brand: SawStop; Review: This is my first table saw, and I've been very pleased with it. Everything is very easy to set up and work with. I love the ease of adjustment in the fence. I do wish that the same brake cartridge could be used for both a regular blade and a dado stack, but changing the cartridge is actually really easy and only adds a few seconds to the process of setting up a dado stack. Speaking of which, I've run up to 3/4 inch dados in this saw, and it has plenty of power to do so (I've only done that in softwoods so far though, so I can't speak to hardwoods). I have had one brake activation that I cannot explain. It happened on start-up, before the blade even got up to speed. I sent the brake cartridge off to SawStop to be analyzed. Their engineering department contacted me personally to let me know what their findings were, and they sent a new brake cartridge for free. While I would prefer to not have had a brake activation, SawStop's service in dealing with it really impressed me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRWIN VISE-GRIP Convertible Snap Ring Pliers, 6-1/2", 2078900; Brand: Irwin Tools; Review: The attachments aren't as secure as I would like, however they do work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Milwaukee 2202-20 Voltage Detector with LED Light; Brand: Milwaukee; Review: I hate that it has a power switch. I miss the old style volt-sticks that just lit up, without the need to turn them on. It's too easy to forget to turn the thing on and think that the circuit is off when it's not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NOVA 47002 Comet II Versaturn Grinding Wheel Lathe Accessory; Brand: Nova; Review: It does the job, but if I had it to do over again, I would have gotten a stand-alone grinder instead of this attachment. I don't like having to take it on and off to use the lathe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Industrial & Scientific" />; Brand: CrystaLac; Review: More trouble than its worth. If your sanding isn't perfect the product shows up under a clear finish as a milky area. The trouble is, you can't see it at all until it's under a clear finish (even wiping it down with alcohol doesn't always reveal problem areas). I'll be avoiding this product in the future.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crown Tools 377W / Big Horn 20260 Cabinet Scraper Burnisher With Dark Stained Beechwood Handle; Brand: Crown; Review: It works. The bar was mounted crooked though, which is a little disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DWP611PK 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit with LED's; Brand: DEWALT; Review: UPDATE 10/25: Spoke with DeWalt online and they said they'll send me a new collet and nut that should address the issue. So, I'm raising the review up to 5 stars now, because, once that issue is addressed, I'll be able to say without reservation that this is a fantastic little router. The router has a lot of promise, but for some reason, i received a round collet nut with mine. That means that theres no way to use the collet wrench that came with it. See the picture attached. It came this way in the box, which appeared to be factory sealed, so Im not sure whats going on. Every picture Ive seen shows a typical hex collet nut. Everything else about the router is fantastic, so if not for the collet nut being round, Id give it 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DNP615 Compact Router Dust Collection Adapter for Fixed Base Routers; Brand: DEWALT; Review: This attaches nicely to the base, and despite some comments I've seen, it DOES work with a Festool 27 mm dust extractor hose (though it takes an annoying amount of effort). However, it doesn't really collect that much of the dust/chips. It collects some, but you really need a chip collector underneath the base to get the rest. I'm not sure if anyone sells one of those though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Festool 498899 Assorted Domino Beech Tenons and Cutters in T-Loc Systainer; Brand: Festool; Review: Great starter set for the Domino. I haven't had the chance to use many of them yet, but I look forward to it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch Deluxe Router Edge Guide With Dust Extraction Hood & Vacuum Hose Adapter RA1054; Brand: Bosch; Review: Product is fine but it always annoys me when the product received doesnt match the picture. The one I got is black all over, including the metal rod.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 10 Pairs (24 Inches Full Extension Drawer Slides)(LSI); Brand: LSI; Review: I wish they were a bit more heavy duty, but otherwise they work very well and they're affordable!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Gone (Gone, #1); Author: Michael Grant; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: excellent cant wait to read next one coming in the post yay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1); Author: Eoin Colfer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: different to wat i usually read but good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marked (House of Night, #1); Author: P.C. Cast; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: exiting and revealing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betrayed (House of Night, #2); Author: P.C. Cast; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: full of exitement read it in 2 days and thats good for me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chosen (House of Night, #3); Author: P.C. Cast; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: detailed and gripping; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crowfield Curse (Crowfield Abbey, #1); Author: Pat Walsh; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: really good read it in a day is there gonna be a second one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer of Shambles (Ondine, #1); Author: Ebony McKenna; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: read it in a day really good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: absolutely amazing i wish they didnt stop at three; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: nearly at the third one why does it have to end oh well there one of them books you can read again any way; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: wow they were amazing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is definitely one of my favourites it is a fantastic story that i reccomend to everybody i also have to admit that it made me cry 2 times ( mostly at the end ) absolutely breathtaking; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bemis 800EC 000 Plastic Round Toilet Seat with Easy Clean & Change Hinge, White; Brand: Bemis; Review: I got so tired of buying a toilet seat to have it start chipping in record time, I decided to skip retail, and go online to see if there was anything better out there. I had fought buying plastic but wish now I had bought this long ago. It is the best toilet seat I have ever owned and I highly recommend it. It is a little larger than a standard seat so my toilet seat covers were too small for it, so you may have to buy a new seat cover to go with it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLUMB PAK, Strainer Basket Sink Ss, EA; Brand: Plumb Pak; Review: I held by breath when I ordered it, nothing else I had bought here at home would fit my sink properly, or it had a plastic plunger that broke in record time. Try getting a basket out of your drain that is suctioned in with a sink full of water and no stem to pull it out. But this one works perfect! So glad I found it and now have an extra one for a back up. It is all metal and stable and well made, so if this fits your sink, this is the stainer basket you will want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver; Brand: Stanley; Review: I have not had the need to use this yet, but I ordered it because I do not have a smaller set of screw drivers that I tend to need from time to time. it is a great little tool to have on hand. It is well made and I know I am going to eventually be glad I have this available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light It! By Fulcrum, Lanterna, Wireless LED Touch Lamp, Metal, White; Brand: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum; Review: I bought this for my desk and absolutely love it. I prefer to watch TV in the dark with the light outs, so when I get up to go to my computer to see what is going on, all I have to do for some light is touch the top and I have all the light I need. And no wire to plug in so it is very portable and can be carried or moved anywhere. I am thinking about more for gifts it is such a convenience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STANLEY 68-012M All-In-One 6-Way Screwdriver; Brand: Stanley; Review: I am happy with this portable screw driver. Great for this woman to have handy in a kitchen drawer for those small jobs that need immediate attention. Thanks Stanley!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Riu Karamboa; City: Boa Vista; Review: Went here for a week without the kids. The flight in is amazing as the Hotel looks like a giant sandcastle. The service right from the dancers when you arrive to the waiters and bar staff is excellent. The food is excellent and always something different each night. The selection of breads is fantastic. Cocktails are great. Beach beautiful although in the sea it can be a bit rough. We walked along the beach for miles in either direction and it is truly idyllic. We also walked along to the Social Club which is a beach bar a bit further along. Quadbiking is a must and we done this twice. The beaches you go to are fantastic and the shipwreck beach is so beautiful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Downtown Reykjavik Apartments; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: Stayed here with a group of 7 guys on a stag weekend. Apartments are very close to the main part of town. Beds were comfy, apartment was clean and modern, both showers were good. Wi Fi good. Kitchen had everything you would need for a weekend including tea bags. Would definitely recommend. Keys simple to collect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marina Rio; City: Lagos Faro District Algarve; Review: Went here in august for a week with my husband. The hotel is perfectly located facing the marina. I booked it after checking trip adviser and paying wee bit extra for marina view definitely worth it! The room is lovely, small but clean and has everything, tea/coffee facilities, fridge that you can put your own stuff in, bathrobes, hair dryer. Breakfast is simple but sufficient, breakfast room small but lady very organised and runs it well! Reception staff very helpful. Rooftop pool is small but perfect. Hardly see anyone up there and views are fantastic. I would return here again and again as location and everything about hotel is perfect! 10/10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Orlando; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Stayed here on out last night of our holiday and were really impressed with the value for money this hotel offers. £66 for the night. Great location. The room was fantastic and very clean, nice view, staff very pleasant and helpful, the pool area is lovely and lazy river was an added bonus.. Would definitely go back here again on our next visit and would like to stay longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn on Loch Lomond; City: Luss Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: Went here with my husband. Was a groupon deal but to go on a sat it's an extra £25 per person. Then didn't have any of the cheaper rooms left so had to upgrade! Another £20! The building is a bit dated but nicer inside! Room was nice but not worth the £20 extra. Bar area and restaurant nice and food was nice. Check out at reception the next morning was horrendous. One wee girl serving and everyone checking out at the same time! Not ideal service!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marina Rio; City: Lagos Faro District Algarve; Review: This was my second stay at this Hotel and it didn't disappoint. Was exactly as I remember. Perfect location right next to bridge to Marina and just up the road from the Town. The Hotel is small and has a great homely feel about it. Pay the extra for the Marina View as the view is outstanding. Waking up every morning to a beautiful view is priceless. The Hotel itself is very tidy. Rooms aren't huge but are clean and nicely decorated and clean and have everything you could need, including bath robes, tea/coffe facilities, air con and safe. The staff are the friendliest I have come upon and their friendliness is genuine! Will definitely be back again!..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royalton White Sands Resort; City: Falmouth Trelawny Parish Jamaica; Review: Went here with a wedding party of about 60. The hotel rooms are lovely. Our first room was ideal but unfortunately the air conditioning broke on several occasions and was un fixable on the last time. The room that we were moved to was not as nice so my husband asked if we could pay extra to upgrade to a better room. We ended up in one of the Honeymoon suite with a swim up room and it was fantastic, It did cost us an extra $800 but was worth every penny. The food in hotel is great and we enjoyed the buffet although only went here twice for dinner. Steak house is great although you need to be there early or be prepared to wait and the Italian is lovely and only had to wait for a table once here. The Japanese restaurant is great and the food is delicious. The beach at the hotel is small but sufficient. The pool bar was great and the staff there were some of the best. Always smiling and eager to help. Never left you standing waiting if they could avoid it. The Hotel sits on its own so theres not really anywhere to walk to outside. I would recommend getting a tax into Montego Bay and visiting Margaritaville. A great atmosphere, great food and cocktails. Overall a great holiday and beautiful place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glasgow House; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: The room is very dated and needs badly updated. The staff were incredibly rude and made us feel very unwelcome, and the beds weren't even made properly (the buttons at the button weren't done up) which we then had to do. There is no on street parking as its card holders only despite that they say there is.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Brantford; City: Brantford Ontario; Review: Stopped here in an overnight as were tired driving to Niagara on the lake. Had a suite and everything was brand new. Great price, complimentary breakfast. Room was lovely decorated and bed very comfortable. Only downfall would be noisy air con, apart from that everything was perfect. Shower and complimentary shower gel was lovely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chelsea Hotel Toronto; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: Stayed here for one night with my husband. The hotel has a great location. Lovely swimming pool, gym and small sun terrace with lovely views. Room was really really small and bathroom was one of the smallest I’ve ever had in a hotel. Reception staff very nice. Glad only staying one night as room was just so small and although we had a balcony there was no door?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea Spray Inn; City: Lauderdale by the Sea Broward County Florida; Review: Booked this place after looking for a place near Fort Lauderdale for a few days before our cruise. After ready reviews was really looking forward to it! It did not disappoint. Just beautiful. A few minutes walk from everything so you can park the car in the free allocated parking space and go anywhere around. Lovely restaurants just up the street and lovely beach across the road. Our apartment was no 6 and just right next to the pool. Very tastefully decorated and so luxurious. Absolutely spotlessly clean. Everything has been thought about. Although we weren’t there long enough to get to know the staff they seemed lovely and so helpful. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone. A little gem. Xx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friars Wynd Hotel; City: Stirling Scotland; Review: Went here with friends as had a function on in Stirling. Very centrally located, lovely room, breakfast was fantastic and staff couldn’t have been nicer. Would definitely stay here again. Much nicer and the big informal hotels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robertson Arms Hotel; City: Carnwath Biggar South Lanarkshire Scotland; Review: Went here with some family for late lunch. The food is very high quality and very tasty. I had the Dingwall chicken and it was absolutely fantastic, had the trio of deep fried cheeses to start and they were also great. The service is excellent and the guy taking the orders etc has a great personality and sense of humour. Will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Burning questions for Lions vs Packers on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions for an NFC North special edition of Monday Night Football to cap off a lively NFL Week 6 slate.; Category: sports
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Yankees plan to go all relievers in ALCS Game 4 vs. Astros; Abstract: The Yankees plan to use their bullpen against Houston from the start in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. With the best-of-seven series tied 1-1, Luis Severino starts Game 3 on Tuesday against Gerrit Cole.; Category: sports
Title: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced Now, Sends Twitter into a Tailspin; Abstract: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced; Category: tv
Title: The Best Regional Fast-Food Chain in Your State; Abstract: Forget large-scale fast food companies serving food to appeal to the masses. These American gems are regional fast-food chains with locally-inspired grub.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Beloved grandfather's body pulled from collapsed Hard Rock hotel; Abstract: A family holding vigil outside the site of the Hard Rock hotel construction collapse received the news they hoped they'd never hear.; Category: news
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Neil Patrick Harris Has Surgery on His Hand After a Sea Urchin Accident While on Holiday; Abstract: Neil Patrick Harris Has Surgery After a Sea Urchin Accident; Category: tv
Title: James Mattis mocks Trump's bone spurs; Abstract: Former Defense Secretary James Mattis makes light of President Trump calling him "the world's most overrated general" during his keynote address at the annual Al Smith dinner, a philanthropic event where roasts are tradition.; Category: video
Title: Hyundai turns an eight-seater van into a 402-hp drift machine; Abstract: The list of modifications made to the iMax is extensive; Category: autos
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: All the details on Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney's wedding, plus more news; Abstract: Get the scoop on Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney's wedding, plus more celebrity news for Oct. 17, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: This enormous 262-foot 'hybrid' superyacht will have an onboard spa and whiskey lounge; Abstract: The huge concept boat includes the best of both yacht worlds and includes amenities such as an onboard gym and spa.; Category: travel
Title: The 46 people who are as rich as half the world's population; Abstract: The 2018 Global Wealth Report from Credit Suisse revealed that total global wealth has now reached $317 trillion. However, this wealth is far from equally distributed.; Category: finance
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: Michelle Pfeiffer initially blamed herself after #MeToo moment: 'I should've known'; Abstract: Michelle Pfeiffer is opening up about an uncomfortable and inappropriate moment with a "high-powered" industry person.; Category: movies
Title: Cell Phone Forces Flight Diversion to Ireland; Abstract: When no one could identify the owner of the phone, the captain diverted the flight.; Category: travel
Title: Ford Baby Bronco Bare Body Allegedly Leaked In Exclusive Photo; Abstract: Ford had no comment, but it sure looks like the real deal.; Category: autos
Title: 'Angel' car saves Arizona family after smashing into suspected drunk driver running red light, video shows; Abstract: An Arizona driver who police praised as an "angel" may have saved the lives of a couple pushing a stroller in a crosswalk last week after video showed the car smashing into a suspected drunk driver speeding through a red light -- who came inches away from plowing into the family.; Category: news
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: LeBron James evacuates LA home, relocates family to hotel because of wildfires; Abstract: Lakers star LeBron James and his family were forced to evacuate their home in Los Angeles due to wildfires that have engulfed Southern California.; Category: sports
Title: 'Rich Kids' Stars Morgan Stewart and Brendan Fitzpatrick to Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage; Abstract: ET confirmed earlier this month that Fitzpatrick is now dating 'Bachelor' alum Amanda Stanton.; Category: tv
Title: Ben Affleck Breaks Silence After "Slip" In Sobriety; Abstract: "I'm not going to let it detrail me," the Oscar winner told cameras while heading into ex Jennifer Garner's home.; Category: movies
Title: Robert Evans, 'Chinatown' Producer and Paramount Chief, Dies at 89; Abstract: Robert Evans, the Paramount executive who produced "Chinatown" and "Urban Cowboy" and whose life became as melodramatic and jaw-dropping as any of his films, died on Saturday night. He was 89. Even though Hollywood history is filled with colorful characters, few can match the tale of Evans, whose life would seem far-fetched if it were; Category: movies
Title: A wellness influencer told her Instagram followers that shampoo causes weight gain, but nutrition experts are calling her comments 'madness'; Abstract: Her post raises concerns of "fear-mongering," according to one expert. And that the lack of regulation on social media is a growing problem.; Category: health
Title: American-Made Cheese Named World's Best for the First Time Ever; Abstract: Rogue River Blue Cheese, made in Oregon, beat 3,800 contenders for the top spot.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Bradley Cooper Makes Rare Public Appearance With Daughter Lea; Abstract: The Oscar nominee was a proud dad with his little girl.; Category: movies
Title: 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: Taylor Swift can't shake 'Shake It Off' copyright suit reinstated by federal court panel; Abstract: A federal appeals court panel Monday reinstated a dismissed copyright lawsuit claiming Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" infringed on an earlier song.; Category: music
Title: Is Ben Affleck Dating Musician Katie Cherry?; Abstract: The pair has been photographed hanging out in recent weeks, but are they just friends?; Category: movies
Title: Celebrities dressed as other stars for Halloween; Abstract: See all the stars who celebrate Halloween in costume as another star.; Category: entertainment
Title: 18th-century shipwreck discovered after 40-year search; Abstract: The Dutch merchant ship eluded searchers for decades, after sinking 'under dubious circumstances.'; Category: video
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: All lanes reopen on eastbound Bay Bridge after shooting; Abstract: All lanes are now reopened in the eastbound direction on the Bay Bridge on Friday morning after a shooting near the toll plaza. All lanes had been blocked in that direction and residual traffic delays remain due to the incident. According to the CHP, an officer on the westbound side of the toll plaza first heard gunshots about 6:45 a.m. The officer saw a man in a compact silver SUV shooting at another vehicle. There were reportedly no injuries,...; Category: news
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: Fires beaten back; power mostly restored; Trump-Newsom feud flares; Abstract: Firefighters across the state closed in Sunday on two ferocious wildfires that caused nearly 200,000 residents to evacuate their homes and sparked a Twitter feud between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the president. Fire officials in Northern California inched closer to containing the Kincade Fire, a wind-driven blaze that has burned 77,758 acres in Sonoma County, prompting an estimated 185,000 residents to evacuate. It was 78% contained as of 7 p.m....; Category: news
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: Debunking the week's tabloid stories: Nov. 1, 2019; Abstract: A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.; Category: entertainment
Title: Mayfield's postgame outfit gets all the memes; Abstract: Social media had a field day with Baker Mayfield's postgame attire.; Category: sports
Title: Extremely Dangerous Murder Suspects Still On Run After Monterey Jail Break; Abstract: An intense manhunt across Northern and Central California continued Monday for two murder suspects who escaped from the Monterey County jail over the weekend.; Category: news
Title: The 102-Year-Old Hawaiian Hotel Where Pork Chops Are King; Abstract: "The pork chops are so ono here," said Kaniela "Danny" Akaka. He removed a straw paniolo hat as his wife Anna presented me with an orchid lei in the lobby at Manago Hotel. Danny always gets the pork chops. She prefers the fried opelu. I wanted the butterfish. We've been ordering the same dinner in the cherry wood paneled dining room of this guesthouse for the past two decades. It's a regular gathering place for friends and family, called ohana...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Ben Affleck has a new girlfriend after using the Raya dating app, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp call it quits, Halsey and Evan Peters get serious, James McAvoy weds, Meghan King Edmonds accuses hubby of cheating and more.; Category: entertainment
Title: Kaitlynn Carter Recalls Falling in Love With Miley Cyrus in Candid Essay; Abstract: The reality TV star reflects on their romance in a piece for Elle. She also writes, ''I still don't feel like I'm in a place to label my sexuality one way or another, but I'm okay with that.''; Category: tv
Title: Shia LaBeouf Thanks Officer Who Arrested Him in 2017 for 'Changing My Life' in Emotional Speech; Abstract: Shia LaBeouf Thanks Cop Who Arrested Him for 'Changing My Life'; Category: movies
Title: Severe weather shifts boat stuck on Niagara Falls rocks for 101 years; Abstract: A barge that has been stuck atop some rocks in Niagara Falls for more than 100 years has finally shifted as a result of severe weather.; Category: news
Title: New York writer who accused Trump of sexual assault sues him for defamation; Abstract: After E. Jean Carroll detailed alleged incident this summer, Trump denied ever meeting her.; Category: news
Title: Bears' Khalil Mack calls out Eagles C Jason Kelce's controversial tactics in offsides penalties; Abstract: The Chicago Bears doomed themselves early in the first half in a 22-14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. While the Bears offense had a historically bad first half performance netting just 9 total yards the defense had its share of struggles with five pre-snap penalties in the first half against the Eagles. Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack isn't one to point fingers for the defense's struggles, but when asked about those pre-snap...; Category: sports
Title: Hugh Hefner's son Cooper weds 'Harry Potter' actress; Abstract: Cooper Hefner married Scarlett Byrne in Ventura, Calif., on Monday.; Category: movies
Title: Jennifer Lopez Reacts to Lisa Rinna Dressing Up as Her for Halloween: 'She Looked Awesome'; Abstract: Jennifer Lopez Reacts to Lisa Rinna Dressing Up as Her for Halloween; Category: movies
Title: Woman found dead in Ohio home was likely killed by her Great Danes, police say; Abstract: An officer responding to a possible overdose found a woman lying on the floor with "numerous" cuts and puncture wounds.; Category: news
Title: The stock market keeps setting new highs in a rally no one saw coming; Abstract: Of the 17 forecasters that CNBC tracks for S&P 500 price, just three have targets that are above where the broad-market index traded Monday.; Category: news
Title: Keanu Reeves Holds Hands with Artist Alexandra Grant on the Red Carpet; Abstract: Keanu Reeves Holds Hands with Frequent Collaborator and Artist; Category: movies
Title: Formula One's High-Profile Tires Will Soon Be Dead; Abstract: As Formula One's new regulation changes go into effect for 2021 and mandate wider, lower-profile tires, I can't help but feel my heart break just a little for the series' current thirteen-inchers. Let's pour one out for the little wheels. We'll never forget you.; Category: autos
Title: No one wants to buy this $6.5 million century-old church-turned luxe townhome once owned by a tech CEO in San Francisco take a look inside; Abstract: The condo at 651 Dolores inside San Francisco's The Light House sat untouched for two years in the region's notoriously competitive real estate market.; Category: news
Title: Woman found dead in Ohio home was likely killed by her Great Danes, police say; Abstract: An officer responding to a possible overdose found a woman lying on the floor with "numerous" cuts and puncture wounds.; Category: news
Title: 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: Reality television star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday for wrongful deaths in a boat crash in Canada's backwoods.; Abstract: Reality TV star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday over an August boat crash in Canada's backwoods that killed two people and seriously injured three.; Category: tv
Title: Jimmy Garoppolo addresses Erin Andrews interview by saying he uses 'baby' 500 times a game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news
Title: 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
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Title: ZyXEL Powerline AV 500 Mbps 4 Port Gigabit Switch Wall-plug Adapter with PLA4205 Powerline AV 500Mbps (PLA4225KIT); Brand: ZyXEL; Review: The first set that was sent neither one worked. Amazon replaced them and only one of the two worked. So 1 out of the 4 powerline connectors worked. I have some of the 500 Mbps ZyXel mini powerline adapters that work just fine. I am really disappointed in the 600Mbps ones, however. 1 out of 4 working is not good.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: ABCShopUSA Wireless Earbuds True, 3D Stereo Sound Headphones Touch Control Wireless Sport Earbud, Black; Brand: ABCShopUSA; Review: It just works great! Now my phone battery no longer goes done when I am using GPS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Spa; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: First let me say that I have stayed at the Four Seasons in the US and abroad as well as at $10/night hotels in SE Asia and this really met all of my expectations. Not super fancy, not a dive, good value for my dollar. This is Waikiki after all so yes, it's noisy at night, yes, there are expensive restaurants and lots of people. If you want a different experience, stay at Turtle Bay on the North Shore or head to another island. I got a $192/night rate on Orbitz for an Ocean Front Deluxe and ended up in room 2761 in the Diamond Head tower. Tried to check in at 1pm, but the room was not ready. Came back at 3pm as advised and we were set. They did try to put us in an Ocean VIEW (rather than Ocean Front which is a nicer category) room, but when I pointed it out, they made a speedy change. The hotel is in a great location 20 steps from the beach and our room was nice and large with a spectacular view. It had a large side chair/ottoman, desk and chair, flat screen, dresser, separate dressing & bathroom area. The pool is tiny, but the lounge chairs are very comfy and if you want to be in the water, the beach is 20 steps away. Service was excellent and for the price we paid, it was a bargain. I also really liked that when you called or spoke to the concierge about doing an activity, they gave you all the options including how to take a bus ($2) to get somewhere vs. pushing you into one of the tours. PROS: Big room, great view, good price, they loan you sand chairs and beach towels to take to the beach for free, car rental on site, laundry on site if you need it, live music at the pool/bar in the evening, and right in the heart of everything Waikiki CONS: Restaurants in the hotel are only so so and kind of pricey (but lots of things in walking difference that are better/cheaper), the door has a big gap underneath so lets in light from the hall, the non-smoking rooms allow smoking on the decks so if you have your door open or are outside it smells when others smoke. The bed is not super comfy, but the linens are great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Solaris Los Cabos; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Like many hotels in Cabo/San Jose, the Royal Solaris is part hotel and part timeshare property. The Royal Solaris was different than other all inclusives I have stayed in because they made a big show of exclusive parties and events and perks for timeshare owners in front of guests of the hotel. I'm accustomed to owners having private lounges and special dining, but it's typically in a different ballroom or part of the hotel. In this case, they stage elaborate dinners and parties out on the main grounds and in the sit down restaurants the waiters loudly shout, "oh, we have a better menu for you." It felt like a slap in the face for people who had also paid to be there. The hotel itself was nice, but because there seemed to be a lack of sincerity from the staff unless you were an owner and there was a distinct class system that was glaring, I would not recommend this hotel and I will not go back. GROUNDS: Excellent and well kept. POOL: Mulitple pools, very clean, lots of easy access to sun chairs ROOMS: Big, very clean, nice bathrooms, filtered water in the taps, great shower pressure, firm mattresses, lots of pillows. Hair dryer, coffee pot, alarm clock also in room. FOOD: Fair. Lunch at the Rose restaurant was the best meal. Snack bar was convenient. Marco Polo sit down was a nice change from the buffet - note there is a dress code here. Room service is an extra $5 per delivery. SPA: Expensive for the facility and massage was subpar. ENTERTAINMENT: A nice job from the staff, but it's like high school plays. MISC: Wi Fi in the lobby, $20 for unlimited access for the week. Biz center also charges. No charge to print your boarding pass. Room safe, $1 per day charge. SERVICE: While polite enough, it was not sincere and they were mostly concerned with TimeShare owners. I didn't use the kids club and it seemed pretty empty when I was there. I also did not try the Panchos sit down restaurant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Royal Sapa Hotel; City: Sapa Lao Cai Province; Review: We stayed here as part of the Sinh Cafe tour like many before us. Not to be confused with the Royal View Hotel which looked nicer, this place is not something you'd select on your own with the wide range of choices at great prices just down the street. The room was large and opened onto a huge balcony shared by 4 other rooms and had a spectacular view. The comforters were big and fluffy and thank goodness since the bed was so hard we slept on top of the comforter and folded it in half to cover ourselves. There was a great supply of hot water and the showerhead was finally tall enough (a common problem in SE Asia). The towel was the hardest scratchiest thing I've ever had. Only one light in our room worked so we had to call someone to come and fix it and they did very quickly - although it took over an hour as he had to rewire two outlets completely. There's no AC here so we spent a lot of time with the balcony door open to try and circulate air through and get rid of the musty smells. The entire hotel was somewhat dirty and had a wet mildew smell to it. There are showers and toilets on the basement level for people to use if they have checked out of their room, but not yet left for the train, but it smelled very badly of mildew down there. There was a lot of construction going on next door so was loud during the day. The staff all seemed very pleasant if not overly helpful, but I was a little concerned to see our passports (and every other guests') just tossed in the key slot behind the desk person within reach of anyone. There's wifi - sort of - in the tour booking office in the lobby, but it doesn't reach into the rooms. A few tv channels in English including CNN and a movie channel or two. We only ate in the restaurant once and the food was average and the prices about what all the other places serving tourists will charge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sun and Sea Hotel; City: Cat Ba; Review: We didn't select this hotel since it was part of package to Halong Bay, but we would go out of our way to stay somewhere else. The service was particularly bad and it didn't help that there was a late night concert with blaring music that lasted until 1am. When we checked in we were given a room on the 6th floor and there is no elevator so my 60-something year old Mom asked someone to help her carry her luggage upstairs. They at first refused and said there was no one to help (while 3 of them stood behind the counter doing nothing). My Mom said she would pay and reluctantly a waiter from the restaurant agreed to bring it up. We went up to our room to shower and get cleaned up after a long hot day and the hot water heater was broken. We called down to get it repaired and they told us we just needed to wait longer since they control the water heater at the desk. We ended up waiting 30 minutes and finally taking cold showers. We asked for ice for our warm sodas during dinner at the hotel and were told there wasn't any in the hotel. A few minutes later we saw diners at the next table receiving ice for their beers. The next morning we demanded someone come up to look at the hot water heater and sure enough, they ripped off the cover and reattached some loose wiring to finally get it fixed. Guess, it wasn't just a matter of waiting longer. When check out time came, we again had to bribe someone to come upstairs to help us with our luggage. The room itself was large and so was the bathroom with a full tub and shower curtain. However, they left the door to the balcony open so the room was covered with dust and there were mosquitos and flies galore. The inside of the refridgerator was covered in spilled soda. There was no wifi in the rooms and no computers or wifi access in the lobby either. I loved seeing Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island seemed popular with local tourists, but I wuold never stay at this hotel again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blue River Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: I come to Vietnam every year and don't usually stay in the Pham Ngu Lao area because it's very touristy and also very loud at night. This year, I had friends traveling to meet me who really wanted to be in the action so I visited 6 or 7 hotels prior to their arrival and as soon as I met Thuy at the Blue River, I knew this was the place. The hotel is very clean (you take off your shoes at reception) and the rooms are basic, but finally! a soft bed and fluffy comforter with nice pillows as well. Rooms also include a refrigerator, TV with some English channels, and nice hot water showers. Because you're in an alleyway surrounded by buildings, it is very quiet at night. Breakfast is included and they provide something different most days so you get good variety. There are two free computers with internet and I like that they don't sit you in the lobby for everyone to see, but instead have a nice terrace like area. BUT the real reason to stay at the Blue River is because Thuy and the entire staff make you feel so welcome. They advised us not to change money with them or any of the others in the area and instead directed us to a jewelry store where we got a much better rate. They walked us to salons and shops rather than just pointing and they made a restaurant recommendation that I would consider truly "local" as I am from Vietnam. Our stay was only 2 nights, but upon leaving I made a reservation for my Mom to stay here for a week! I highly recommend going here. PS - Most people will leave a tip for the housekeepers and cooks, but the receptionists (including the manager Thuy) provide just as big a service so consider leaving a tip for the staff to share.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Madras OR; City: Madras Central Oregon Oregon; Review: We spent three nights in this hotel. My boyfriend had to work in the area and I was along as a guest. There aren't many choices in Madras and this was arranged by the company. It's located just off the main highway, but our room was in the South building next to the pool and away from the road so there was no road noise. The room itself was large with a microwave, fridge, table, chairs, and decent sized bathroom. The decor was all old and 60's motel, but seemed serviceable. The only modern items were a nice flat screen tv mounted on the wall - cable included HBO - and what seemed to be very ugly, but newly replaced carpet. There was also free wifi that seemed to work ok. They boast a free continental breakfast, but that consisted of pre-packaged danishes and mini plain bagels plus some coffee. When we checked in, someone in our group was told to come early to the lobby because they were running out of food (which they knew the day before?). The walls are paper thin so you can hear your neighbors, but the worst part was that you can hear the drunks out at the pool who stay out well past the 10pm closing time. After one night of this we called the front desk and asked who to talk to if it happens again since desk staff leaves at 10pm. They told us to call the cops?! Seriously? It's your hotel, but you want us to call the cops? They said it would be trespassing so if we had a problem to call the police and provided the number to the local dispatch. Unbelieveable. The next night was a weekday so there were no more drunks, but as we were getting ready to sleep we spied a strange black small beetle-like bug in our bed. I had killed two others in the bathroom, but it made for a restless night. The only good thing about the place is that we didn't pay for the room, but at a $65 corporate rate, I think there are better options to be had in Madras.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Madras; City: Madras Central Oregon Oregon; Review: The outside looks questionable, but this is newly remodeled and the rooms had nice updated decor. We took the last room available in the hotel and it was #202. Great because it was a corner room with no one below you, but it was also a bit noisy right next to the Hwy so if you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs. We've been to Madras a few times this summer and this is one of the best choices in town (there aren't a ton of choices however). ROOM: comfortable pillow top bed with good pillows, decent size and clean, microwave, fridge, coffee pot, hair dryer, flat screen tv with HBO, and free wifi. Bathroom had a shower only (no tub) and the lighting was very dim so difficult to use the mirror in there. AMENITIES: there's a pool, hot tub, business center with a computer you can use for free, fitness room and really nice continental breakfast with lots of choices. We didn't use the pool, etc... just had breakfast. SERVICE: we first called from the road for a room that night and were told the best rate they could give us was $109 and when we said that was more than we wanted to pay, they said, how about $99? So I guess the first rate wasn't the best. We declined and then decided to look online and lo and behold found it for $88 and booked it there. They would have lost us as a customer if we hadn't found it ourselves. We tried to stay a second night, but they wouldn't honor the rate we already had for an additional night (wanted to charge us $119). We dealt with a not-very-customer-service-friendly woman at the front desk for these pricing discrepancies, but the gentleman who checked us in was great. Bottom line is it's a nice hotel with a very good breakfast spread and if you can get a decent price, book it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Cross Keys Station; City: Madras Central Oregon Oregon; Review: I'm not sure how long it's been open, but this is the nicest and newest hotel in the area. I've stayed in nearly all of the ones in town including the resort in Warm Springs, OR and the Inn at Cross Keys Station is definitely my first choice. The lobby is very nicely decorated and the front desk staff was friendly and efficient. We paid $114 for the Saturday night stay; the hotel was completely sold out due to a wedding and we only got this room because of a last minute cancellation. My only hope is that they start offering online bookings. The room we had included two queen beds, extremely high vaulted ceilings, flat screen TV, fridge, coffee pot, microwave, large chair and ottoman, desk with executive style adjustable chair and lots of task lighting. It was very clean, nicely decorated and had plenty of space. The bathroom had granite counters and a shower/tub that included the arched shower curtain to create more room while you're bathing. There's an indoor pool (the only drawback if you want to enjoy pool time in the summer), hot tub, fitness room, very nice complimentary breakfast with lots of choices, and speedy wifi that worked well in the rooms. I'm not sure why this is listed as an Inn/B&B by Trip Advisor other than the name of the hotel, but this is most definitely a hotel. If you're coming through this area, stay here. I have to go back in a few weeks and I'll be staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interstate 8 Motel; City: Lakeview Oregon; Review: As this was a business trip, the company selected the motel, but it was exactly what you'd expect from a small town motel off the highway. The room was a little oversized with a a small table, two chairs, dresser, queen bed, and bathroom. The bed was decently comfortable although the walls were pretty thin and you could hear your neighbors move around. The carpet was old and had some stains, but seemed to be vaccuumed. There was also a refrigerator, but no microwave or coffee pot. The bathroom was pink tile and pink fixtures and the showerhead was like something from a 70's high school locker room, but the pressure was good and there was plenty of hot water - no hair dryer though. Everything seemed mostly clean, but definitely starting to show wear and tear and desperately in need of an update. The room had HBO and a decent number of tv channels and they offered complimentary coffee, juice, and pre-packaged danishes in the morning as well as free wifi. The staff however was exceptionally friendly (actually, everyone in Lakeview was very friendly) and seemed anxious to help. You can tell it's a locally owned business and they try hard to make guests feel welcome. All in all, you could do a lot worse in Lakeview and the nearby Best Western at $100 or so is probably overpriced.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay America Portland Beaverton Eider Court; City: Beaverton Oregon; Review: UPDATE to previous review: We found ourselves needing to use a hotel in this area a dozen times over the past few months. Every single time we bid on Priceline ($30 / night + tax, 2-stars in the Beaverton area) we were put in this hotel regardless of how many nights or which nights of the week. This is a STEAL since this hotel is usually $65 / night + tax online. During our many stays we got to know it well. The Queen bed rooms have less square footage, older shower heads, smaller TVs, and are generally located in the "middle" of the hotel. The King rooms are very spacious and the furniture is arranged to make the desk and dining table more useable. On once occasion we were upgraded into a King suite because nothing else was available. This room is huge with a larger kitchen, separate living area, two TVs and lots of seating. If you're planning a long stay and there are two of you, I would strongly consider booking this to make yourself more comfortable. They provide coffee (just ask for more at the front desk) and were glad to give me an additional pan when I needed an extra one to cook something. The laundry room is big so you don't have to wait to use a machine, but each wash is $1.50 and each dry cycle is $1.50 - a little steep. One washing machine I used did turn two white garments a slight grey color. The other pros / cons I wrote before still apply, but I would reiterate that the front desk staff is very helpful and even went so far as to print my boarding pass for me at no charge when I was getting ready to leave.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mai House Resort; City: Phu Quoc Island Kien Giang Province; Review: Typcially when I travel in Vietnam I wait until I arrive in the city so I can check out the lay of the land as well as see the hotel first hand. I booked this place in advance because a couple of places I inquired about were already sold out and I was worried about getting something. For 3 people, you have no choice but to book a Sea View room (the Garden View size does not allow for the extra bed). We paid $50 + $20 for the extra bed per night, breakfast and taxes included. Steep by Vietnam standards - especially for the rainy season. PROS: The rooms have nice beds, a big shower and bath area, in room safe, and a veranda to rest on. The food in the restaurant is wonderful and the staff seemed very willing to help. They even brought us a standing floor fan when we asked for one (the overhead fan is worthless). There's some wifi in the restaurant, but not super reliable. The grounds are well kept and the beach chairs / waterfront area is one of, if not the nicest along Long Beach. There's a free book exchange as well. CONS: There is no AC and we were in unit #17 which means all the ocean wind is blocked by the unit in front. The veranda area view to the sea is blocked as well. The bedding stays damp and the room is hot and humid. The lighting is very dark in the room. There is no refrigerator or TV and at this price I would expect a refrigerator at minimum; a TV would have been nice because of all the down time. The beaches are littered with garbage although Mai House does keep it's beach pretty clean. I was also disappointed to learn that most hotels - even the inexpensive places - offer their guests some sort of pick-up / drop-off service and Mai House does not. There's not much to do around here if the weather's bad (and it poured for most of the time we were there) so bring a couple books. We walked to town (it's just over 2km), but because the roads are under construction, there's tons of thick red mud and you're better off taking a taxi. Town is kind of quiet, as well, but a nice change from the barren beaches. I understand it gets very very hot here during the dry season and I cannot imagine how uncomfortable the rooms must be without AC. I would say if you're paying a similar price, go elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: We Hotel Aeropuerto; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: It was just a quick overnight in Mexico City, but the Ramada was a nice convenient hotel. There is a free shuttle to the hotel (it's just a 5 minute ride) and check-in went very smoothly. We didn't have any luggage besides small carry-ons, but the desk insisted on sending someone up to our room to help get us settled. The rooms were simple, the bedding very soft, and the wifi was free. The TV had a few English language channels, but the remote control did not work well (buttons weren't responsive) so we didn't bother. The bathroom was small, but had a large shower with overhead rain shower head. The rock bottom shower was a little uncomfortable on your feet, but otherwise everything worked great. A hairdryer and toiletries were provided along with complimentary bottles of water. (Our room was right next to the gym and we saw lots of bottles of water laid out in there in case you need an extra one or two). As another reviewer mentioned, the sound proofing is amazing. Being right next to the airport and a highway, we never heard a thing. There was a large picture window with frosted glass, but the curtains were adequate in keeping the light out. The room rate included a free breakfast buffet which had a lot of choices, but the line at the made-to-order omelet station was long and the cooks didn't seem to be in any hurry so we didn't have time to try that. We also ate dinner in the restaurant and it was fine - nothing special - prices were reasonable. All-in-all, convenient to the airport with the free shuttle and reliable like any big chain hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sampran Riverside; City: Sam Phran Nakhon Pathom Province; Review: We stayed here on New Year's Eve to attend a friend's wedding. It was just one night so we didn't get to explore the entire grounds, but the number of activities available was impressive. The Resort is about a 45 minute taxi ride from downtown Bangkok and set on beautiful manicured grounds that include a pond, river, and traditional Thai houses. Rooms: Large in size, comfortable beds, refrigerator, safe, complimentary water each day, and powerful air conditioning. The bathroom is also very spacious, but the decor is extremely dated. Service: Everyone was very anxious to help, but there were some language barriers that meant we weren't always sure they understood what we needed or if they had in fact taken care of it. Hotel: Breakfast was included and HUGE (we paid $2009 baht / night - discounted 30% for wedding guests). Tons of Western and Thai choices. Internet is available in the lobby at two computers for free. The pool is nice with plenty of pool chairs. We didn't eat in any of the other restaurants because the wedding functions were all catered, but assuming the same people cook for the restaurants and catering I can tell you everything we had to ate was delicious! Spicy where it should be, and super fresh seafood. If you have kids or a group, this is a great location to bring everyone with tons of activities and food for all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Lapaz Villa; City: Mae Nam Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: We booked this over the internet because options were limited for Jan 1, $1500 baht / night. Our two friends also booked a room. When we arrived they took us to the wrong room (opened another guest's room). The bungalows were dirty, smelled of mildew, and were very dark. The room we ended up at after circling the property didn't have a double bed (just two twins) so we went back to the reception desk to ask for the one we reserved. They shuffled some papers and told us to hang on. Meanwhile, our friends (who requested twin beds) didn't have a room. Turns out they only had one room left even though they took pre-payment from both of us. We decided to cancel and go to another part of the island. When we asked them to call for a taxi, they said they could only provide their own 'hotel car' to drive us and charged the exorbitant amount of $500 baht. We were at their mercy and stranded without a hotel room so had no choice. We only saw the property passing through, but the pool is smallish, the beach nearly non-existant, and the restaurant / bar area looks pretty grungy. Now that I've arrived home and am waiting for my refund from the reservation company, I'm being told that the hotel is trying to charge the room anyway! They agreed to refund my money when we were on site and cancelled so it looks like I'm going to have to dispute it with my credit card company. Do NOT bother trying to stay here. There are tons of choices on the island for the same price with better facilities, nicer amenities, and a more pleasant staff.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Q Signature Samui Beach Resort; City: Bophut Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: You'll see another review that reads almost exactly the same as mine ... it's from one of my travel partners and trust me when I say, DO NOT STAY HERE. You'll waste your time and money. We (four friends) had phoned ahead for availability. The Q Signature quoted us a price in the $150 USD range. We arrived at the Q Signature Resort at 12:30pm and great news! They have a promotion that will allow us to buy a regular room, pay an upgrade fee and we’d get a two-bedroom villa with a private pool for just a little more than buying two rooms. We go take a look at the pool villa and a standard room so we know what we’re getting into. But how do we get this promotion? Oh, we have to book online. Okay, do you have wifi in your lobby? Yes, we do, but you have to buy a pre-paid internet card to use it. Fine, we’ll buy one. Oh look. Your website says you have no rooms available when we look online. What do we do now? Oh sorry. You can’t have that promotion. Wait? Didn’t you tell us to buy an internet card to get online to book it? Never mind, we’re tired and we’ll just take the two standard rooms. Yes, you’re checked in, but your rooms aren’t ready yet. I then notice it’s just 1:30pm and the sign behind the girl says check-in is at 2pm. She asks us to come back at 3pm. Fine, we’re hungry so we’ll go eat. We return at 3:30pm and are told the rooms are still not ready and they ask us to wait in the non-air conditioned lobby. We press to find out when they will be ready and they say they don’t know. The rooms they had given us – one has a flooded bathroom. They also mention that other people are waiting for their rooms in the lobby as well. We get kind of pushy and tell them we are before these people since we got there at 12:30pm and they asked us to come back. After some haggling, we get keys to our rooms which we are told are clean, but there are no towels and sheets yet. Fine, we just want to rest. Oh, and they pulled a switch and the rooms they showed us had views to the ocean, but these do not. Liz and Lee go to the lobby to complain and after some more insisting, they agree to move us tomorrow. It’s nearing 5pm and still there are no sheets or towels. We call and ask when the sheets and towels are coming. We want a shower and somewhere to sit besides the one chair we are sharing, but we’re told maybe 7pm. Seriously? 7pm for sheets? We’ve been here since 12:30pm and check in is at 2pm. My boyfriend and I decide to walk down to the main drag and see what else is available. We have no faith in their latest promise of 7pm. We end up; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lamphu Tree House; City: Bangkok; Review: We booked this for two nights (Dec 29 and 30) at $1750 baht per night - peak season. It's close to Khao San road, but far enough away that you don't hear the noise. We like to walk when we come to a new city and the major Wats, Royal Palace, etc... are close enough to walk to, but you might be tired enough by the end of the day to take a taxi or tuk tuk back to the hotel. The rooms: clean, basic, good air con, firm bed and pillows, hot water, and refrigerator. The lighting by the mirror / vanity area was very dark. The hotel: service at reception was so-so, but the restaurant staff was very helpful. The rooftop deck is a wonderful place to relax in the evening and the pool is great to cool off from the heat. Breakfast has lots of choices and they were very tasty, but they are all Western ... no Thai food, which was a disappointment. The lobby computers cost $30 baht for 15 minutes and were fine for email, etc... All in all a pleasant if not very notable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Bangkok King Power; City: Bangkok; Review: We bid on Priceline for 5-star hotels in the Siam Square area of Bangkok and got this hotel for $84 USD / night, 5 nights, tax included. We were disappointed (our own fault) to learn that we could have booked directly through the hotel and for just a few dollars more per night and included breakfast for two (typically $20 US per person). Oh well, live and learn. The hotel seems to be Japanese or Korean run. It's attached to a big duty free mall so lots of Japanese tourists are bussed in to shop. The restaurants are nice, the buffet plentiful, but there are no affordable / inexpensive quick restaurants, e.g. a Coke is $4 or $5 US!! I didn't see a room service offering, but there was a breakfast pre-order sheet - very expensive. You need to walk out to Rangnam road to find something. The Superior room comes with 4 hrs of free internet per person per day - plenty, and unlimited free Wifi in the lobby. There is a free tuk tuk that takes you to the Victory Monument train station, but after riding it once, we figured out it is just a 2 minute walk away. The train is a great cheap and fast way to get around. There is also a twice daily shuttle to the Pratunam market, but we never took it. A taxi to the Chinatown area costs about $100 baht with slightly congested traffic. If you're looking to see all the tourist sights, you'll want to stay closer to the river. The pool area is very comfortable, but if you want a sun chair, you'll need to get down there before 10am since there are only about 2 dozen. The hotel room is comfortable and decorated nicely with a small love seat, desk, flat screen tv, fridge, safe, and complimentary two bottles of water daily and gratis coffee / tea. The bed is comfortable and the bathroom was large. Robes and slippers were provided. It's not a 5-star ala a Four Seasons, but it is a higher end hotel and a good value at under $100 / night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Salinas Valley Inn Suites; City: Salinas California; Review: We needed a last minute hotel since we were coming to town for a funeral. There were four of us planning to stay together in a room with two queen beds, but after looking online I decided to call and see if I could get a better rate. The nice woman on the phone gave us a rate of $99+tax for a two bed suite - a great deal. I understood it to be a two bedroom, but it was a queen bed plus a king bed in one bedroom off of a living area. The beds and linens were very comfortable and the spacious bedroom had its own LCD tv. The living room / dining area had a very small loveseat that also had a fold-out twin bed, but there was a metal bar IN the mattress that made it impossible to use. Other than the tiny loveseat, there were two dining chairs at a table and one office chair at a desk so it did not have enough space for everyone to sit comfortably to watch tv or relax. There was a fireplace, LCD tv, microwave, refrigerator, small food sink, and makings for coffee. The bathroom was older, but our biggest complaint was that the water did not drain in the tub and it was so clogged that 2 minutes after starting your shower you were standing in an inch of soapy water. We did ask them to fix it on our second day, but there was no difference. If anything it was even more clogged. The free continental breakfast was fine and they were very gracious about replenishing the scrambled eggs even though it was 9am and breakfast ended at 9:30am. They offered coffee, juice, eggs, Eggo style waffles, danishes, cereal, oatmeal, some apples, English muffins and toast. Unfortunately we did find a little mold on one loaf of bread and again it was quickly replaced. The wireless internet was fast and worked well and I think they have a free business center with computers but we didn't need it. We did not use the gym, sauna or pool. All of the staff we encountered were very friendly and attempted to be helpful even if they weren't very successful in doing so. This place is a good value for the money and if you can stay in one of their suites you can easily find room for your family of 4. NOTE: When you're shopping online, don't get confused between this Best Western and the Best Western 2 doors down. This one is newer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Creek Street; City: Ketchikan Alaska; Review: The people at this hotel are friendly and very helpful, but the room itself was so bad that I don't think it makes up for it. The location of the hotel is excellent, but the town is small enough that nearly any hotel would be close to most things. ROOM: We stayed in room #2 and were told at check-in that they were putting us in one of their nice big rooms. Ummm, it was tough for the both of us to move around and we only had one small bag each, but if we had larger luggage we would have to climb over the bed to get anywhere. I'm afraid of the size of their "regular" rooms. This room is also on the street side so it is very very noisy all day long and into the evening and night. If any size car goes by, you know. It is also next to the stairs so anyone coming up to their room is easily heard through the thin walls. The furniture was "antique," but the bed sagged and the pillows were very firm. They did provide free coffee and a coffee maker plus fridge. There was a basic tube style TV and cable, but the road noise was so bad it was tough to hear the TV unless you turned it way up. BATH: The bath was smallish, but serviceable. The door did not close unless you slammed it, so if you get up in the middle of the night you will wake up your spouse. The water pressure in the shower was good, but during our showers the water went from scalding to freezing depending on who was also using shower in the hotel or coffee shop. Be careful! HOTEL AMENITIES: There was free wifi that worked great and a computer in the hallway for guests to use for free. There was also a microwave at the top of the stairs. We did not use the transfer / pick-up service so I'm not sure how that works. They were kind enough to store our luggage on the last day for a few hours. There are very few choices for hotels in Ketchikan so the $150 / night is not that unusual, but you could certainly pick a hotel that isn't so noisy and has bigger rooms. Or better yet, check out the vacation rentals on Craigslist. I made the mistake of doing so after this booking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thomas Street Vacation Rental; City: Ketchikan Alaska; Review: If you've been to Ketchikan then you know there aren't many choices for lodging and most cost a fortune. That's why I was so excited to find this place with it's very competitive rates and studio set-up. I stayed in the lower floor studio / efficiency. It has a double bed plus a twin bed and a kitchenette. Making a reservation was no problem and Jane - the owner - was wonderful and easy to work with. The room had a TV with basic cable, a dining table area, and a very usable kitchenette with hot plate, microwave, fridge, and sink. There is also a very comfortable recliner for watching TV and plentiful drawer and closet space that included extra blankets and pillows. The double bed was comfortable, but there is a dip in the middle so the mattress probably needs to be flipped. There is one small-ish window that overlooks a side parking area so the room lacks some natural light, but otherwise it's very serviceable. The bathroom is good sized and while it lacks counter space, it also functioned just fine with good water pressure in the shower / full bathtub. Each day the owners put muffins, eggs, toast, jam, milk and cereal in the fridge for you to make your own breakfast. I thought this set-up worked great and I liked being able to eat on my own schedule with my eggs made just the way I liked. There is free WIFI and it was strong and worked great during my stay. They also provide an off street parking spot and are within walking distance of everything. My visit started out perfectly and I was already planning my next reservation (I am in Ketchikan for a few days every month or so) until the last night of my stay. Above this studio is a one bedroom rental that the owners also rent out. The ceiling is paper thin and starting at about 5:30am the family staying upstairs started clomping around, moving furniture, jumping up and down on things, and generally making a huge ruckus. At about 6:30am when it still didn't stop we pounded on the ceiling hoping they would stop, but it didn't make any difference. We tried the pounding on the ceiling again at 7:30 and still nothing. They kept it up until we couldn't take it anymore and we left about 9am to get away from the noise - yes, it was that loud. I know the owners have no way of figuring out if the people they rent to will be obnoxiously loud, but now that I know how thin the ceiling is I won't be able to stay again. If it had happened on the first night I was there I would have left the next day. If you're a dead-to-the-world sleeper (I sleep pretty soundly, but clearly not enough) or are willing to gamble on who might be staying above you, then this place is GREAT. The owners really are wonderful, the accommodations good, and it's a good value for your dollar. If; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Burlington; City: Burlington Washington; Review: This is a great example of smart planning and good service. Overall check-in was a breeze, the room was nice sized, and the complimentary hot breakfast was great. ROOM: The room was good sized and the bed very comfortable. There was a refrigerator, coffee set-up and microwave. I particularly liked that the head of the bed was on an interior wall backed up the the bathroom rather than on a shared wall with another room. I also liked that the bed was "around the corner" from the main door so the light shining underneath from the hallway was not seen while sleeping. The window was small, but with a view of the parking lot, who needs a big window? The older tube style TV had basic cable channels. The bathroom was large with a huge shower which I really liked, but my one complaint is that some things were too high for me. I'm 5'1" tall and could not reach the shower nozzle to redirect it (it was pointing the water too close to the side wall so I had to stand against the wall to shower). The counter was also extra high and made it difficult to lean into the mirror when applying make-up. The room and all the pubic areas were spotlessly clean. SERVICE: The front desk was friendly and always said hello as I entered and exited. The breakfast staff kept the area nice and clean - almost too clean. I saw them clear some people's things before they were done eating. They replenished the food regularly. The selections included coffee, lots of juice choices, tea, milk, water, pastries, fruit salad, whole apples and bananas, yogurt, fresh-made waffles, cereals, oatmeal, and one morning had breakfast "pizza" bagels and the other morning had scrambled eggs with ham and french toast sticks. AMENITIES: There is a free USA Today paper at your doro, free strong wifi through the hotel, warm cookies sometimes, and they even do a brown-bag breakfast that you can take if you're in a hurry or running out the door. I believe there are free computers for use and a pool, but I didn't use those amenities. Because this was a business trip and I didn't pay for the room I'm not certain if the rate made it a good value, but it was a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium; City: Anaheim California; Review: I stayed at this hotel for an extended period for work and I cannot say enough good things about the staff here. John and Lupe were AWESOME and went out of their way to help me with everything from shipping a package to dry cleaning to locating a good place to eat. I also got great service from the housekeeping and maintenance department when I had small issues arise. The hotel rooms are a bit older, but if you're a family headed for Disneyland or staying for an extended period of time, this can't be beat. Great value, complimentary breakfast, parking, internet, AND the ability to prepare meals in your own room. Stop by the lobby and they always have coffee and yummy cookies most afternoons. I was also pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was (I never heard my neighbors and I know they had a crib aged child). The cons are what you'd expect to hear ... the rooms are a bit older and have older tube style TVs and larger air conditioners. The trains go by, but didn't bother me since they run infrequently at night. The bonus things are coin laundry on site, a small work out room, and an ice machine - for the reviewer who complained about not being able to make ice in her freezer. Thanks for the great stay - I'll be back for both business and leisure stays in the future!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Riverside UCR Moreno Valley Area; City: Riverside California; Review: I stayed here for work and had just come from a very UNfriendly hotel. I was greeted by Jante and Edith at the front desk and they completely changed my mood. In addition to fulfilling my request for a top floor room with a king bed, they were friendly and more than willing to help with anything else I needed. My stay was 6 nights, but I'll be telling everyone I know to stay at this Courtyard in Riverside! PROS: Staff! Large bathrooms Couch in KING room On-site laundry Free WiFi Free parking Easy access to major freeways CONS: Older styling (although flat screen TVs were in the rooms) Limited bar hours AirCon is noisy Elevators a bit slow; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield; City: Bakersfield California; Review: This property is exactly what you'd expect from a mid-range chain hotel. Clean, serviceable, convenient, but nothing spectacular. The rooms are large being suites and I did appreciate some of the touches like silverware and plates for the very small microwave+fridge set-up. You'll also appreciate that the KING bed room has a dividing wall between the bed/bath and the living/kitchen/desk area. It's great if you're traveling with someone or children and one wants to be up while the other is sleeping. It definitely made them seem like different spaces although there is no door. The bathroom was also very large, but nothing notable. The common areas are average, but they did provide a free printer with the free computers in the lobby area. Breakfast was continental fare like yogurt and muffins plus eggs, and some protein, and fresh waffles. It was nice to be able to grab something and then head up to your room to eat it. The elevators are VERY slow here. There aren't really places to eat within walking distrance, but wifi and parking are free so if you need a place to spend a few nights this will do just fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside; City: Culver City California; Review: The common areas like the lobby and library are very nice, but the rooms are just okay. The pool is pretty, but there isn't a lot of deck space for laying out. I didn't use the gym, but there is a small one. The restaurant and bar are fine, but nothing special other than a very good happy hour on food. The appetizers are huge. About half of the staff is excellent while the other half are terrible. The restaurant and food staff were great, but the front desk staff is completely incompetent and at times rude. The exception would be Karina - she was helpful. It's a hotel where you feel like they could care less if you're there. The first room they put me in was on the non-freeway side of the hall ... big mistake. Those rooms are tiny. I asked to be moved and was put in what they called a King Deluxe room. Spacious, but a bit noisy with the freeway nearby. Also, it was an adjoining door room and I could hear every word my neighbors said. The linens were okay, the bed was fine, but that's about it. There was a coffee maker and a fridge in the room, but why do they insist on putting your coffee inside of a burlap bag that gets stuff all over the place? My tube TV was switched out for a flat screen during my stay and the maintenance guy - Juan - was great. Very helpful. The bathrooms were not great. Spacious enough, but the water pressure in the shower was weak and went from extreme hot to extreme cold so watch out. There was also a lot of construction on the pipes while I was there so it was noisy all day with them banging around. Parking is a fortune at $10/day, but it is convenient to have a shopping mall across the street. All in all I'd say stay if the rate was great, but otherwise find somewhere else. There are plenty of other hotels nearby.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Airport; City: San Bruno California; Review: This hotel had a lot of potential that it didn't quite live up to. The rooms were standard, nothing special, and the lobby has had a make-over, but that's about it. The best thing about it is that it's located right near SFO, a BART station, and a nearby shopping plaza if you need to grab a few things. There is a free shuttle that will run you to all of the above if you need it. Pros: Decent size rooms, small balconies, ample parking, washer and dryer on site Cons: -Thin doors so you could hear everything in the hallway -Super slow wi-fi -Uncomfortable beds -Served MOLDY bagel with cream cheese (that took 17 minutes to come out of the kitchen) -Served frozen breakfast sandwich (sausage biscuit where the sausage was actually frozen in most of the middle) that had been clearly microwaved by the kitchen The staff was pleasant, but pretty incompetent - other than the shuttle drivers who seemed very pleasant and interested in helping. I had to make requests multiple times for the same things from the front desk. When I had problems with my food in the "restaurant" no major apologies were made and there was a definite 'oh well' attitude about it. Bottom line: if you want a convenient location and you don't need anything in terms of service from the hotel, this is the place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Modesto Hotel; City: Modesto California; Review: I only had a quick three night stay here, but I'd gladly come again. Frankly the rooms are pretty dated, borderline passable and I can tell they are trying to do some work because the TVs are being switched out. The bed is fine and the bathroom okay, but I recommend you don't get a room that looks directly into the center courtyard. In the evening people can see everything in your room from the lobby even with the sheer curtains closed. The reason to stay here is the exceptional staff (Tasha at the front desk was awesome) and the clear impression that they're doing everything they can to make you welcome. I was recognized by name after my first day here, they called to check on me shortly after arrival. When I requested a microwave, they went out of their way to call and check to see if it was delivered. They provided cold water and usually a tea or other beverage in the lobby along with some pastries or cookies which was unexpected and a really nice touch. But actually the thing I appreciated most (and I stay in TONS of hotels) is that the housekeeper, landscaper, maintenance guys and every single person I passed in a hallway looked up and said hello. Most also asked if everything was okay or if they could help. It's so rare nowadays and it took place every day of my stay. Go stay here. The rates are reasonable and the service can't be beat!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Oakland Airport; City: Oakland California; Review: There's not much to recommend in Oakland and this hotel is not it either. The hotel itself is nicely appointed and looks like it was recently built or remodeled. The room decor is nice with Bath and Body Works toiletries in the granite countered bathrooms. Mine also had a large shower only - no tub, which I appreciated. There are microwaves and refrigerators and flat screen TVs plus plenty of outlets. Based solely on how it looks you want to like it. You won't be able to. The beds are actually very comfy with great pillows and linens, although you won't be able to sleep. The walls are PAPER THIN and I mean so thin I could hear the man lightly snoring in the next room and when his iPhone vibrated on his nightstand, I could hear that too! Sadly, the staff is terrible. I mean really terrible. Housekeeping is the exception since they did a fine job cleaning, but I had multiple problems during my stay. I had missing packages, misinformation from the desk about services in the hotel, a maintenance visit where he just said "I don't know" while standing outside the door (never even came in to fix it), overpriced food in the restaurant (tasted okay, but a $20 chicken caesar salad?) served at the bar while three employees gathered to loudly complain about working there, complain about the patrons in the restaurant, and generally talk about the countdown until they were able to quit?! A co-worker actually begged to be moved at 1am because she had not slept for 2 nights due to the thin walls and the response was, "we have rooms available, but can we get back to you tomorrow afternoon about moving" - seriously?? If someone is willing to move their stuff at 1am, it cannot wait until tomorrow afternoon. Stay somewhere else.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley; City: Milpitas California; Review: Like most Towneplace Suites I really appreciated that this hotel had a kitchenette set-up and this one had both the cook top and the oven. The rooms were pretty standard and my studio only came with a single club chair (there was plenty of room for a small couch) that seemed odd. The bathroom was good sized although there is not a lot of counter space and the water pressure was just so so. Staff was good and eager to help although I found the night staff to be less informed so saved any questions or needs for the day shift. The property has a few washer and dryers on-site, a workout room and an outdoor pool and BBQ grill. Complimentary "Continental" breakfast was very light for a Towneplace with NOTHING warmed, cooked or prepared. They only offered cold cereal, yogurt, individually packaged danishes, coffee, juice, and some hit or miss fruit. They did have some instant oatmeal as well, but I typically see at least bagels, English muffins, etc.... with a toaster. I did appreciate they also laid out cookies in the evening and had a once a week wine and beer hosted event. Unfortunately, the pool was closed for repairs during my stay and while access was offered at the Courtyard next door, it was not convenient. It's perfectly fine mid-range longer term hotel that happens to be located next door to a giant mall so if you need to be in the area for an extended period it works well. Be prepared for a bevy of chain restaurants nearby and not much else.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Stockton; City: Stockton California; Review: From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the rooms are really great at this hotel. The hotel is built with the large atrium in the center featuring a water fall and I had a room on the outside facing the canal with a small balcony and sitting area. I don't think I would have enjoyed a room that was to the inside of the atrium because the water fall was actually rather noisy. The beds were fantastic and the linens exceptional. The bathroom was modern and featured high end toiletries and granite countertops. My room also had a small bar sink, couch, desk, lots of tabletop outlets and flat screen TV. The only downside is that they use dim bulbs and the lighting is actually pretty sparse - particularly noticeable in the entryway and bathroom. I only ate in the restaurant for one breakfast and it was fine, but nothing special. The Concierge Lounge always had beverages stocked well - and the host Patty was exceptional - but the afternoon snacks and evening hot hors d'oeuvres were pretty sparse. However, the continental breakfast was great and better than most of the selections on the restaurant menu if you want something light. I wasn't there long enough to try the pool or other amenities. It's probably one of the nicest hotels in Stockton and if you want a good night's sleep in a hotel, this is place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo; City: Sacramento California; Review: We happened to be staying at this hotel during the California State Fair (Fairgrounds right next door) and the parking was always a challenge in the evening because of the Fair-goers. The lot is not that big and it's definitely competitive. The rooms are basic although the studio king room was a bit small. The wing chair was right up next to the bed and there is an odd configuration for the bathroom. The door swings open into the side of the bed. The refrigerator was full size and the kitchenette was well equipped. Due to a mix up, I did spend one night in a studio with 2 queen beds and it was much bigger and there was room to move around. I would recommend in general you request a room on the street side (not parking lot side) of the hotel. We had a number of rooms for our party and the street side rooms were bigger all around. The hotel did offer a nice continental breakfast spread and if you were early enough (and the carnies weren't there) you could enjoy hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit along with the usual breads, cereal, and yogurt. I used the washer and dryer and it was fine although one person in our party had her clothes come out with all kinds of stains from the machine. The hotel sent the stuff out for cleaning and everything came out, but be warned - especially if you don't have time to wait and see if they can have them cleaned for you. The pool is awkwardly located in the front parking lot and is very small so if there are a lot of kids or if you want quiet, it's hard to come by. In general the staff was really kind and attempted to be helpful. There was one gentleman at the front desk who didn't seem to know what he was doing, but we usually just waited until someone else came on shift to ask for assistance. The only real down side to the hotel is we did have some things stolen while we were there by other guests. I think it's partly the transient element of the people who come during the fair. It was partly our fault (we flipped the prop on the door to step out for a minute and came back in less than 5 minutes, but someone came along and took our things). Another person in our group mentioned having the door propped on the metal lock while waiting for someone else to stop by and some strangers started to come into the room - no knocking - and when they saw someone inside said, "sorry" and quickly walked away. If you need a hotel with easy freeway access, this is pretty conveniently located, just don't stay here during the California State Fair.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Denver West Hotel; City: Lakewood Colorado; Review: My company booked me into this hotel and I was disappointed on arrival to find it in a business district with almost nothing nearby / walkable from the hotel itself. The rooms are pretty standard Sheraton and I continue to be amazed that a refrigerator is not a standard for Sheraton. This is why Marriott and Hilton will get more of my business travel going forward. The bathrooms are dated and the internet is pretty slow considering you have to pay for it. This is one of the Sheratons participating in the Green Program where you can get $5 or 500 Starwood points per night if you forego housekeeping so if that's of value to you, maybe it will be worth the location deficiency. I ate at the bar twice. The first time it was fine. Nothing special. The second time the bartender was also the only waitress and it was packed so service was super slow. I had to get up from my table and walk to the bar to order food, etc... The food itself is average. The one thing that frustrated me was when I had questions the folks at the front desk were not empowered to answer or service my questions (I didn't think my requests were that unusual) and I heard 3-4 times, "I'll check with the manager and someone will get back to you tomorrow." I did find the housekeeping staff to be super friendly and they greeted me everytime I saw them in the hall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Ka anapali Ocean Resort Villas; City: Lahaina Maui Hawaii; Review: We stayed here as part of a special promotion and had lower expectations. Having been to Maui before, we knew it would be beautiful and right on the beach. We weren't disappointed. Location: It's among other resorts just north of Lahaina town and has a really good reef directly off the beach in front. There's really no reason to drive somewhere else for snorkeling unless you plan on doing a lot of it. Rooms: We stayed in the Studio side of a 2-unit lock-out. This is where there is a locked door in the building's main hallway that opens into a foyer with two more locked doors. Those doors lead to a 1-bedroom unit or a studio. Families typically take both units. The studio was nicely decorated, but there was no oven and a smaller refrigerator. I also didn't like the wood shutters between the bathroom and the bed area. I realize it's to let people who take a bath see outside, but if someone uses the bathroom in the night it lets tons of light into the sleeping area and there isn't a lot of privacy. Also note some rooms on the property do not have lanais big enough to sit outside. Ours did not. It was nice to have in-room laundry and a place to make simple meals. Property: The pools weren't busy when we were here, but there were a lot of kids at the pool with the slide. The "adult only" pool was tiny and shaded for most of the day so we spent our time on the beach itself. The outdoor BBQs are fantastic for making dinner and one of our best meals of the stay was steak and seafood grilled ourselves near sunset. They are first come, first served, but it wasn't a busy week so we had no problem using one. Services: We ate at the poolside bars/restaurants a few times and here's a couple tips ... the happy hour mai tais are a bargain and not too watered down + if you order off the kids menu and bring it back to your seat near the pool or wherever, it's the same portion as the adult food for less. Don't bother renting snorkel gear from the hotel. It's $18 per day and we rented from Snorkel Bob's (many locations less than 5 min away) for $9 for the week. We didn't use the spa or gym or shop in the hotel grocery / food shops. Parking was free and plentiful, but I understand some people are charged based on their package. Staff: There was a tiny hiccup with the wifi (free throughout the property) and it was resolved quickly. Otherwise I would say the reception desk was pretty subpar. The waits to check in and out were very long and the staff was not at all apologetic. I overheard one clerk insisting a woman pay some room charges she said were not hers and after arguing for nearly 10 minutes it turns out the clerk had typed in the wrong room number. The clerk; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue River Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: I've stayed at this hotel a number of times over the years. I come here because it's quiet at night, the location is great, and the value is spectacular. But the primary reason I come is because of a particularly exceptional staff person. I visited again in Nov & Dec and had a very pleasant stay. They have remodeled some of the rooms and part of the lobby and one thing I really appreciate is the showers in the remodeled rooms have glass doors so there's no water spraying over everything. Some of the older rooms still have the "open" bathroom concept so be sure to specify if this is important to you. The remodel also includes a new sitting area off the lobby and relocation of the community computers to the bottom floor. The other part of the "remodel" looks to have included a whole new staff. This new staff was pleasant and somewhat helpful - especially Hai at the front desk. However, the main reason I have stayed at this hotel in the past is because of the former front desk clerk Thuy (there are two Thuys ... one is the very petite girl who owns the hotel and is still the owner - the other is the very outgoing, amazing English-speaking Thuy who used to practically live at the front desk). The former clerk was amazing. Not only knowledgeable, she would go out of her way to provide you with whatever you needed - even if it didn't have anything to do with the hotel! This is a huge loss for this hotel and will make me think twice about whether this is still my first choice in HCMC. The housekeepers are also new as is the lady who makes breakfast. I also noticed the breakfast used to vary a little each day, but during the 6 nights total we stayed, every single day was the same exact thing. I ended up foregoing it on the last two mornings to get something else. I was told the new staff came on sometime in the summer of 2011. It's a solid choice and if you haven't stayed there with the "old" staff, you'll definitely enjoy the experience and value. However, if you have stayed there before, you might be a tiny bit disappointed. TIP: the hotel charges $8USD for airport transport and you should use them. It's worth it since a cab will be $5-$7 assuming you get an honest one. If you get a cab with an scam speedy meter you can end up paying as much as $30USD - watch out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Yakima; City: Yakima Washington; Review: We only stayed here a couple of nights for business, but the same road warrior experience is found at this hotel as most of the HGIs. Rooms are fine and could use a little updating, but are not old. The bathroom was spacious and there was good water pressure. I'm always impressed that this chain of hotel has the softest towels of any of the others I've stayed in. My small complaints were: I drink a lot of coffee and the coffee wasn't in the lobby 24 hours (it was available at breakfast and later in the day you had to ask the restaurant and usually wait a while until one was brought out). I also mentioned to the staff one morning that the self serve coffee was out of cups and the front desk person said, "Oh. Okay." and then proceeded to go on with her paperwork. I guess she wasn't planning to bring any more out at 7:30am. The second problem was that during our stay the underground garage parking door was being serviced and it was a challenge to find a spot in the evening. It was supposed to take an afternoon and ended up not being resolved until just before we left 2 days later. Other than the great breakfast buffet, we didn't eat in the hotel restaurant or use the gym. The location is very central and the staff is by and large fine, but not overly exceptional. If you like knowing exactly what you're getting by staying at a Hilton Garden Inn, this will do just fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Portland Airport; City: Portland Oregon; Review: We stayed here for one night before an early morning flight out of PDX. The rate was excellent and we weren't expecting much in the way of style or comfort. We were pleasantly surprised! The lobby is has a very updated contemporary decor and also has large monitors with current flight information. The front desk agent was helpful and inquired about our morning shuttle needs and offered a wake-up call as well. He also handed us wrapped, but I think freshly made cookies. The first room we received had a bit of pet hair left on the decorative runner so we called down and they quickly gave us a new one and even offered to upgrade us to the Lindbergh level for no additional charge. We didn't use any of the "amenities" on that level other than to grab a cup of coffee, so I'm not sure if it's worth it. The room had updated decor, but the bones are still a bit dated. For example the bathroom fixtures and so forth are still older, but clean and serviceable. The mattress was a little firm, but the pillows were very comfortable. The only thing I found odd was that they place the desk and chair so close to one side of the foot of the bed (even though there is room to move it over) that it makes it tight to walk by. We just moved the whole thing over during our stay. There is a microwave and fridge in the room. We had "happy hour" in the restaurant and it is an amazing deal; large tasty portions (nearly dinner size) of many things for $5. I don't know that I could have eaten the regular orders of the food we received. The next morning we left early using the free shuttle. It was on-time and loaded quickly for our 7 minute ride to the airport. There was a grab and go breakfast, but honestly it was so early I didn't eat any of it. It looked mostly like yogurt, fruit, and so forth. WiFi worked well. Parking was plentiful and the staff was very pleasant. I also like that this hotel is tucked away on a business district street rather than right on 82nd. It really is a great way to go when you need to get an early flight and if you're planning to pay to park anyway, I think you get a week or more of free parking with your stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Hyatt Tokyo; City: Nishishinjuku Shinjuku Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: It's a beautiful hotel with amazing views and understated elegance, but the real reason to stay here is the service and small touches each day. I've traveled to 5-star properties and backpacker hotels and PH had me saying "wow" multiple times during my 2-night stay. The check-in is seamless and in my case they greeted me by name outside the hotel before I introduced myself and then whisked me to the room to check me in in the comfort of my room rather than the lobby. The rooms are spacious and of course you've probably read about the view. One small touch: they leave a small line drawing that unfolds and shows the skyline as viewed from your room along with notes about which buildings are what and the things you are seeing. The bed was extremely comfortable and there are plenty of conveniences and amenities you'd expect ... high-end bath products, mini bar, wireless, etc... ice is refreshed for you twice a day. I was a tiny bit disappointed in the number of outlets - there were not enough. We had room service and a drink in the NY Bar. Both were good, but pricey (as expected). If you'd like to avoid the $25USDpp cover charge for the NY Bar then go up when they open at 5pm and enjoy sunset and be sure to leave by 8pm (or 7pm on a couple days). Another tip: if you aren't a member of the Hyatt Passport program you should join before coming. The program is free and entitles you to free room service coffee or tea each morning. This is typically $15USD and there is not an option to make your own coffee in the room. Another small touch: they leave a card on your coffee tray with a hand-written daily forecast! The hotel is not "silent," but it is very quiet. Although we were able to hear the people staying above us one afternoon and one night the next door neighbor played very loud music, but I think that's the exception rather than the rule. We did swing by the pool, but did not use it. We were told that bathing suits are provided. We liked the location away from the hustle and bustle and we enjoy walking so we saw a number of the busier districts by foot. Check-out was simple and speedy and we're already looking forward to an excuse to come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sapa Summit Hotel; City: Sapa Lao Cai Province; Review: Like many, we stayed at this hotel as part of an organized tour for one night. I've been to Vietnam many times and know the right questions to ask. I asked REPEATEDLY if the hotel included in the Sapa tour had heat and was told "yes." It was freezing cold during our stay and there was most definitely no heat. In addition, the hotel is adding an elevator, but while they are under construction there are large gaping door size holes on every floor that provides freezing breezes to the the already cold spaces. The room we had was basic and there was a heating pad on the double bed (we had a double + a single bed), but it didn't work. We went to ask for a replacement and/or more blankets. They told us they didn't have any more heating pads and they could give us one more blanket, but not two even though we had two beds. I eventually conned a maid into giving me a new heating pad, but she was scared to death about getting caught. Even with the heating pad and one extra blanket on the twin, we had to run from the bathroom to the bed because of the cold. The bathroom was also basic and water pressure was weak. The water never got hot, hot, but was warmer than lukewarm. The restaurant provided all the meals included as part of the tour. The food is definitely plentiful, but not particularly good. Drinks are extra, but not outrageous in price. There were also a few space heaters in the restaurant and if you get there early, they will turn one on and point it at your table. We found it to be very competitive to get one. Inside the restaurant area are a few computers, but when we were there the internet didn't seem to be working on them. Just outside (literally outside) the restaurant patio are shower / toilet facilities for people who come back to the hotel after their trekking, but are not staying the night. They give you a towel to shower, but again, the water is not particularly hot and everything gets wet in the small room. The hotel is located outside of the main part of town up a steep hill. The walk is not long, but this hotel is not conveniently located. Next door is a construction site, but it was so cold during our stay that we were told the construction on the site was on hold. Service is pretty bad at this hotel. Everyone is just moving tour groups through. The front desk can't and won't do anything that is outside of the "package" and seems put out if you ask. The restaurant workers are just plain indifferent. They don't look at you or smile or even seem to notice if you are there or need anything. The "tour" desk where your guides are assigned is staffed by pleasant folks who are happy to help if you ask. However, they are very busy most of the time. The; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Metro Center; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: I stayed here for 1+ week for work. The location is very convenient to the I-17 freeway and there is lots of retail just on the other side of the freeway. Staff: Amazing staff that was super friendly and went out of their way to talk to us and assist where possible. There was one breakfast staff person that was actually kind of rude (I think her name was Lori? Not Edith who was great), but she did warm up over the course of my stay. Rooms: The rooms are actually on the nicer end of most Homewood's I've stayed in and it was great to have a kitchenette. My only two complaints are that I was in a 5th floor room and while my room was non-smoking, the rest of the floor did have smoking rooms. Two nights after I checked in, I went up and it REEKED in the hallways coming to and from my room. If I had known, I would have asked for a different floor. It smelled pretty bad for the rest of the stay. The second is the shower ... the water pressure was low and my water never got really hot hot. Just more than warm. Amenities: I did not use the pool or the gym, but the outdoor BBQ's are a nice feature and the on-site laundry was very convenient. The elevators are pretty slow, but I used the stairs most of the time. I also used the business center to print some things and I like that it was in a separate room and I never once had to wait for a computer. The free breakfast was nice and they did provide a variety of items. If you came down later in the service, things like bananas and so forth were gone, but I was always able to find something hot. The bagels were pretty rock hard though. They are serve a "mini" dinner a few nights a week and while not great, it was super convenient when I was in a rush or if you're looking to save money. The dinners included free wine and beer. This would be an excellent hotel for a budget-conscious family. You get the suite / separate bedroom set-up plus a kitchenette AND the hotel serves you breakfast and dinner. I'll be back - just on a different floor!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Albuquerque University Area; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: There are two parts to every hotel stay: the facility and the service. This hotel didn't deliver on either. I stayed here one night passing through town so only spent a total of 12 hours in this hotel, but that was plenty. The hotel is older, but they have updated the rooms I believe and adopted a very bright / funky / modern color scheme for the rooms. I stayed in a King room and the walls were so bright white it felt a little like a hospital and gave me a bit of a headache. The bathroom was nice and things like water pressure worked well. The phone in the room was broken and the TV would go in and out so if I was staying longer I would have switched rooms. The elevators are slow and I tried to use the hotel computer/printer in the lobby, but it wasn't working. The location is next to the freeway, but not really walking distance to anything other than a convenience store and the other hotel next door that has a restaurant. I left too early in the morning to see what was offered at the complimentary breakfast. In terms of staff I had a problem during check-in because the clerk was unable to find my reservation. The main reason? He was busy talking to another employee while also trying to type. He told me 3 different times I didn't have one - even when I presented the confirmation number - and just stared at me like, "well, I can't help you so what now?" This is very unusual for a Marriott property - I typically find their staff to be great and properties to be just okay - the opposite of Hiltons. Finally someone else had to come over and help him / relieve him from the computer so he could continue his conversation with the 3rd staff person about their upcoming weekend plans. It took me nearly 25 minutes to check-in and I was the only one in line. I didn't have any other interactions with staff so he's the representation I got. Based on the rooms and the staff, I say skip it. There's lots of hotels in Albuquerque.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Dallas Bedford; City: Bedford Texas; Review: I stayed here for about 2 weeks and wish we could have stayed longer. They were wrapping up a remodel, but it didn't interfere with our stay and we got to enjoy beautiful, newly updated rooms! I stayed in a studio and the decor is all modern including stainless steel appliances and new linens, etc... the bathroom was not large, but everything worked well and the housekeeping was amazing so each day it felt like I came back to a brand new place. The rooms themselves are quiet and because this isn't a huge hotel, you don't have tons of people moving around outside in the halls. The lobby is small and the continental breakfast is pretty lean, but they did have yogurt, microwaveable breakfast sandwiches, cereal, fruit, coffee, and some pastries. With a kitchenette, it was easy to fix something myself if need be. The outdoor area is pretty small and so is the parking lot, but there is a huge parking lot right in front that you can use (belongs to a 24 Hour Fitness, but this area is not used by the gym). The wifi was strong and I had no problems with it during my stay. The staff was super friendly and Jason (the afternoon person) was great at remembering names, making sure there was coffee all day and fresh baked cookies in the evening. The location is right off the freeway, but there was quite a bit of highway construction in the area (not their fault) that did make it a little harder to come and go. There are quite a few restaurants nearby and if you are looking for a place to stay on the north / west side of Dallas, then look no further. It's an exceptional value to stay at this hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Dallas Plano; City: Plano Texas; Review: It's located off of a busy road in the newer part of Plano, but feels very residential when you're at the hotel. If I was staying for a long (month+) stay, I could see how appealing this hotel would be. It's a pretty easy drive to get anywhere and there are lots of new outdoor mall and shopping / eating areas nearby. However, you definitely need a car because nothing is really in walking distance. The rooms are the typical TownePlace Suites with kitchenette, but the studios in this hotel are quite a bit bigger than I've encountered before. While not brand new, they seemed to be well taken care of and everything functioned properly. The bathroom was on the small side, but not unreasonably so. The pool was small and only had 3 lounge chairs (not enough for the size of hotel) and could have used a good cleaning - lots of bugs and debris in it. The breakfast was your typical fare including the waffle maker, hard boiled eggs, and mostly pastries / cereal / yogurt - thanks for including Greek yogurt! There is a separate room for this and an attendant on hand if anything runs out. The parking lot was not huge, but we never had a problem finding somewhere to park. The wireless internet also worked well throughout our stay. The staff was mostly hit and a couple of big misses. I thought the evening and night staff were great, but the young lady on the weekends often looked confused and didn't seem empowered to answer any questions or solve problems. I also had a couple of small issues involving the maintenance guy and he was terribly rude. It's a pretty good choice for Plano or if you're working on a shorter contract in the area and need an extended stay choice that feels more apartment-like than hotel-like.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Tyler University Area; City: Tyler Texas; Review: I only stayed at this hotel for two nights, but I was really impressed by the common areas and the rooms. Everything is new and nicely decorated with contemporary furnishings. The outdoor space has good shade and comfortable patio chairs and the "lobby" that doubles as the food service space had plenty of seating including soft couches and chairs. There's a secondary room off the main lobby area with a TV set up and DVD player and many newer DVDs to select from to view here or back in your room at no charge. The studio room I stayed in had stainless appliances, granite counter tops, dishes, and contemporary appliances. The bathroom was large with the vanity outside the shower room and the bed was extremely comfortable with soft linens. The room as also very quiet and the blackout shades worked well. I really appreciated the full hot breakfast each day along with the manager's reception in the evening that was pretty hearty if not the highest quality food - you could definitely make a light dinner out of the plentiful food. The laundry rooms are free (I didn't use them), but it makes it easy not having to hunt down quarters. The staff was friendly and helpful although we did not encounter any problems during our stay so did not need any unusual requests. There are only two tiny things I wish they would change ... first, they use a very strong air freshening scents when they clean the rooms. We propped open our door to our room to help clear it out, but it's pretty overwhelming. The second is the disposable coffee cup in the breakfast area - it has to be the tiniest styrofoam cup I've ever seen. I've literally never seen one that small. Not enough to make me choose another hotel, but still out of line with how exceptional everything else is. Stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa; City: Mesa Arizona; Review: The great thing about Residence Inn properties is how many amenities they offer that make long stays very easy. The sales office staff at this hotel was EXCEPTIONAL and I only wish I could have given them more business for my group. We were warmly welcomed by great staff all around and they are really the reason to choose this hotel. I stayed in a one-bedroom suite and the living area was large, but the bedroom area was a tiny bit on the small side. The condition of the rooms is a little older, but it seemed like the decor was more current. The living area was clean and functional and the little things like coffee, paper towels and cooking utensils were well stocked. I also really enjoyed the black out shades. The common areas of the hotel were great - ample parking, nice pool, hot tub, lots of pool chairs, outdoor BBQ and so forth. I used the laundry area and that too was in working order. There's also a par-3 executive course outside the back of the hotel which we played and had a good time at. Breakfast is the full hot breakfast spread with lots of choices and they have the "manager reception" dinner/appetizer thing in the evening with free beer and wine. The dinner was more like heavy appetizers in my opinion and we didn't think the quality was that great, but you can't beat free ... the dining area staff is really friendly! We did have one issue with a room (water leak caused by a guest above us), but the hotel made it right as best as they could and definitely worked with us to get us another room at another hotel - theirs was completely full. I would strongly recommend you stay at this hotel if you're doing business or have a longer stay in the Mesa area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn and Suites Dallas Mesquite; City: Mesquite Texas; Review: This hotel is a bit of a drive from Dallas proper and not near much else besides the Rodeo/Convention center. That being said, it was right off the freeway and I thought the staff was really pleasant and on the whole helpful when you asked. The room I had was a suite (separate bedroom) and the first room was not the bed type I requested so I switched. The furniture and appliances were a little bit dated, but everything seemed to be working well. When my bed type became available, they put me in a nicer updated room that had granite counter tops in the kitchen area and was very spacious. The bathroom area was nice and large and my only complaint was that it was a bit low on the water pressure and the "whirlpool" tub was so high off the ground it was quite a big step up and over the side to get in to shower. Do not allow yourself to be placed in a "first floor" room since the lobby is on 2, the first floor is actually partially below ground and the rooms are pretty dark. The hotel common areas are nice (really lovely pool), but the elevators are ridiculously slow. The hot breakfast was one of the best I've had and since I stay in hotel rooms 9+ months per year, that's saying something! The quality of the food, selection, constant replenishment and friendly staff are all reasons to say this is one of the best. I used the laundry room and it worked well / dried my clothes quickly. The parking was plentiful (unless there's an event next door, then it is competitive) and it felt safe even when we arrived back to the hotel late at night. A nice place to stay and if you don't need to be right in Dallas, I'd say go for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amaru Colonial; City: Cusco Cusco Region; Review: Everything in Cuzco is up a big hill so you'e going to get your exercise. There's nothing spectacular about this small hotel, but the staff did seem friendly enough and it seemed to be within easy walking distance of the town square and many small restaurants. We only stayed one night and my clearest memory is of how cold it is. We visited in April and some of it was under construction. Be careful at night because the "hallway" we were in was open air and there weren't any lights so it was pretty easy to stumble. The room was simple and beds comfortable, but there are no heaters unless you rent them. It was only a few dollars and money well spent. The bathroom had open "vents" that just were holes to the outside so the bathroom was cold all night long. The water however was nice and hot. Our stay included breakfast and it was simple yet very nicely prepared and the staff got up a little early to make ours before an early morning train departure. We stayed as part of a package so I don't know the rate, but it's a good option for a budget / no frills traveler.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kaimana Inn Hotel Restaurant; City: Hanga Roa Easter Island; Review: It's a nice walk to the sea or through town - and this is a very small town! There are a crazy number of dogs around along with chickens and roosters so bring your ear plugs. Even with the menagerie, I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Easter Island. Marcelo communicated with me via email to secure my reservation. Rates are high for the level of amenities, but because you're in the middle of no where it's actually one of the most affordable places on the island. Rates usually include transfers (although the airport is a 10 minute walk) and breakfast and wifi. I did notice that the wifi has a user limit so if too many guests are on I could not get on and had to wait until someone signed off. Breakfast was a tasty plateful of food, but we didn't try any of the other food or the restaurant of the same name. Marcelo offered a tour, but we opted to rent a car on our own and did a self guided look around the island. One day we did a longer hike up to the volcano which was nice, but bring your sunscreen! The rooms were simple, but the large sliding doors everyone mentions are really nice and create a great tropical feel. We did encounter some mosquitos and saw a couple cockroaches, but it wasn't a reflection of the cleanliness - just the tropical climate. There are limited outlets in the room and only one had US plug holes so bring your adapters. It's very much like staying at a family friend's house where you are a little familiar and comfortable wandering around, but may not put your feet on the furniture or help yourself to food in the fridge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El MaPi by Inkaterra; City: Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: Alright, I may not have had them all, but the bartenders made a believer out of me. Up until this hotel I had not enjoyed any of the ones I had tried before. The hotel is very modern and new - there's actually quite a bit of construction going on around Aguas Calientes. The hotel is made up of different buildings stepped up into an incline. We were in one of the rooms further from the lobby, but didn't mind. The hot water pressure and bathroom were a nice change from what we had experienced and I really liked that hand-crafted soaps and so forth. The bedding was comfortable - although the beds a bit firm, but I still managed a good night sleep. WiFi from our room was spotty ... only worked in certain areas. I did find it odd that there was something that looked like an unfinished closet (no bar, no door) in the room taking up a big wall, but it was such a brief stay I didn't miss having a closet. The breakfast buffet had lots of options and we had dinner in the restaurant also. Both meals were good, but not amazing. Service at the meals was hit and miss, but we didn't feel like we were neglected. I believe this is one of the more expensive hotels in the town, but if you want a more Western experience then this is a good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North; City: South San Francisco California; Review: This is a newly updated and modern HIE with a smaller number of rooms. I chose it because I was flying in the night before an early morning flight to South America and just needed a place to crash. There is a free shuttle that runs every 30 minutes (it is not on the half or quarter hour as the desk told me) and it picked me up at 10 after the hour. Even though I didn't drive here, I did notice when the shuttle pulled in that the parking lot was completely full and some cars were parked in "creative" spaces. I'm not sure if these were park and fly cars or guests, but if this is typical you'd have a hard time finding a place for your car. The room was modern and clean and average in size, but I really appreciated the linens on the bed, the black out shades, and how quiet everything was - made for a great night sleep. The next morning I had the free hot breakfast and enjoyed the pancake machine and eggs. There were plenty of tables for everyone to sit at and it was occupied by mostly business travelers. I wasn't here long enough to experience any other amenities, but the staff was friendly and helpful and it was a great way to do a quick overnight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson West Valley City UT; City: West Valley City Utah; Review: This is the 4th Country Inn I've stayed in and I was really disppointed for my one night stay. While definitely a more economical selection than other hotel chains, the other Country Inns have been homey, bright, clean and staffed with friendly people. This hotel is very old and parts of the room were dusty like they hadn't been cleaned in ages. It's more like a Motel than a Hotel. The bed was lumpy and the curtains didn't close all the way so sleep was not good. I'm a gold member of the Carlson program so we got an upgrade to a King suite, but it just meant there was more older furniture. The bathroom was a decent size, but also very old. We tried to have something from the free breakfast before leaving, but the food was actually inedible and when I found mold on the bread so I decided against simple toast. I encountered two people at the front desk - the man who checked me in was incompetent, but the woman who checked me out seemed to be on top of things. The location is in the middle of chain restaurants and near a freeway access, but not convenient to downtown Salt Lake. I also did not like that there was an ashtray right at the door where you had to walk through clouds of smoke to go in and out of the hotel. There are lots of hotels in this area - pick something else.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Grand Junction; City: Grand Junction Colorado; Review: It was a quick one night stay, but based on that I'd gladly book this hotel again. The parking lot is very large and shared with the Residence Inn. The hotel is located right near the airport, but there's no airport noise. The hotel looks and lives like it is brand spanking new. The rooms are modern and the bed was super comfortable. There is plenty of seating around the lobby area and there is a bistro / small restaurant. I didn't eat here, but it did look nicer that most Courtyard bistros. The room had great bedding, larger bathroom, and a good sized mini-fridge. The front desk staff was very friendly and made dining recommendations and answered a few questions about the area that proved to be very helpful. I'd love to transplant this property to other cities I work in! This is a great choice if you need a good night's sleep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Airport East; City: Salt Lake City Utah; Review: This hotel was so amazingly clean that I even asked the front desk about it! I've stayed in hotels for 6+ months straight and never been in a hotel that comes even close. Germaphobes should absolutely stay here! The location is convenient for airport overnights and not too far from the center of town. There is light rail construction on the busy street nearby and when it is finished this hotel will be a real gem. The rooms were comfortable and updated and sleep quality was really good. There are mostly office buildings nearby so after hours the area is really quiet. The only thing I wish they would change is they use a room freshener or deodorizers that smell too strongly for my taste. When I first arrived in my room I actually propped the door open for a bit to try and get rid of the smell. The breakfast area was large (and busy) and offered the typical items including Holiday Inn's signature pancake machine. They kept it well stocked throughout even when busy! During the evening there were hot cookies in the lobby and a bowl fruit during the day (each piece was wrapped in Saran Wrap - part of the super clean thing!) I was only here a couple nights so did not use any of the amenities, but the front desk agent Emily was truly exceptional. She is the person you hope to encounter when you check in, have a question, or generally need assistance. I highly recommend this hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Denver Lakewood; City: Golden Colorado; Review: We booked rooms here because everything else in the area was booked. The staff was fine, but I didn't interact with them much and did not have any special requests so hard ot say how they respond to problems or issues. The rooms are decent size, but definitely older. What's odd is the bedding decor and the chair and maybe even the carpet seemed more updated, but everything else was old. The bathroom in particular was old with weaker water pressure. I also found that the room smelled musty, but after running the AC it was fine. The room was not spotless and in general the housekeeping left something to be desired. They only clean once per week, but watching the staff in the hall cleaning other rooms did not instill confidence that mine would be done well and it was not. The kitchen was nice other than the garbage under the sink is a bag that hangs on a frame that does not work. If there is ANY garbage in the bag, the cupboard doesn't close. I liked the free laundry and they also provide DVDs to loan at no charge (all rooms have a DVD player) which is a nice touch. I did not like that they charge you for coffee - most hotels have it available all day. They provide you with two packets of grounds in your room, but after that you must pay to get more grounds or you can pay for a brewed cup in their pantry area. The location is good if you're visiting the west side of Denver, e.g. Red Rocks and you can hop on the hwy into town, but there isn't much within walking distance. If we had other choices we would chosen something else, but we paid a low rate and it was fine if you must.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Houston Westchase on Westheimer; City: Houston Texas; Review: I stayed here for nearly 3 weeks for work and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful - Anna at the front desk in particular. Some were not as skilled / experienced, but everyone was very friendly and willing to assist. The rooms are a bit dated and there were signs everywhere announcing the renovation, but I would would say it's perfectly fine even without the renovation. The property has a nice pool area with lots of chairs, big BBQ's for guests to use and outdoor seating that we used a few times. They have breakfast (the typical stuff) and a beer/wine/light dinner reception a few days a week. The food isn't fantastic, but if you're busy working it's very convenient to just grab a snack and a glass of wine. I really loved having a grocery store literally right next door. It's wonderful to be able to grab something and is one of the major benefits of this hotel. There is a free shuttle within a couple mile radius, but we found it hard to use / difficult to schedule. It is Houston afterall so you really need a car to get anywhere. The rooms are probably slightly below your average Residence Inn, but they seem to be taking care of that. When I am headed back to Houston for my annual business trip next year I'll really look forward to our stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown; City: Salt Lake City Utah; Review: The hotel itself is fine, but the majority of the staff make it a place you don't want to return to. I like the Springhill layouts because while there is not a separate bedroom, there is a partial wall separating the bed from the living area with desk, couch, small tables, side chair and wet bar with microwave and mini fridge. The rooms here seem relativey updated (although the bed in my room was a little lumpy) and all the furniture was in good shape. It was very easy to hear noise in the hallways, but for the most part it did not disturb my sleep. The shower / lav was in a large separate room and the sink was on the outside and this hotel has the newer Paul Mitchell products. The pool is indoors, but they do have a small back patio with some lounge chairs and seating. During my stay it was mostly occupied by people drinking and smoking. There is a shuttle to the airport, but it isn't always available and they do seem put out when you ask to use it. As other reviewers have mentioned, the breakfast area is very cramped, there is little seating and not nearly enough garbage cans. The eggs look odd, but actually taste fine and the bagels are the best hotel free breakfast bagels I've have. Do not eat the sausage. The area is not great, but it never felt unsafe and is relatively convenient to most things. The elevator is slow, but the guest laundry washer and dryer work well. I had a couple of issues with the facilities during my stay and the biggest issue I have is with the front desk staff. Other than the general manager, most were indifferent, cold, and at times even rude. It shouldn't matter their age, but the majority were young and seemed put out when you interrupted whatever they were doing. Example: I called down during a wind storm because I could see the patio umbrellas starting blow away and thought they would damage guest cars parked nearby. The desk agent said, "Well that's too bad for them, but I'm by myself here and I can't do anything about it." About 5 minutes later I saw a staff person trying to wrestle them down so clearly she wasn't alone. If the staff had been warmer and more helpful during some of the issues I would have enjoyed this stay. As it was, I won't be returning.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport; City: Salt Lake City Utah; Review: This was a quick one night stay for me and most of the time was spent out at meetings so I literally just slept there. The rooms in the center of the hotel on the top floor have vaulted open beam ceilings which are awesome and the bed was very comfortable. I like that the sink is on the outside of the lav/shower room, but the sink area was very small. Check in was pleasant and they were great about letting me check in early to drop my bags and go; the next morning the hotel shuttle was on time and the driver was very friendly. Parking was below ground (just a few spaces on the surface level) and the area does not offer much in the way of walking, but light rail is being built outside which will make this hotel convenient even for people heading into downtown. A good choice for sleep comfort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: Reno has gone downhill as a city and the casino hotels are suffering as well (so many boarded up places downtown). However, this hotel really is a gem if you find yourself in Reno. It's clearly new and well taken care of. The check-in was quick and easy. There were cookies and coffee and the lobby and I was given nice room on the top floor. The hotel isn't huge, but they do have 2 elevators (although across from each other you have to push separate buttons for each) which makes them readily available. The sleep quality is great and I thought the water pressure was excellent. The breakfast is fine - typical stuff - but this hotel does have a very large eating area which I appreciated. The parking lot isn't huge, but there was a free shuttle available to run you downtown or to the airport and it was readily available. They were happy to pick you up as well and we used this a few times to enjoy the great value restaurants at the casinos. I thought the drivers were especially friendly and helpful as well. If you find yourself needing to visit Reno, stay here. The prices are reasonable and the hotel is really exceptional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Ogden; City: Ogden Utah; Review: The hotel has a huge parking lot right next to it which was important as we were traveling with a large trailer. The hotel itself is located right off the freeway in an industrial area so not much nearby, but there are a couple of food options close (including a restaurant across the parking lot). The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was only here for a couple nights, but the breakfast area is very large and the breakfast foods were refilled quickly. It was a typical Holiday Inn Express spread with pancakes, eggs, super-thin bacon, biscuits and gravy plus a lot of other continental items like pastries and yogurt. The rooms were clean and updated in decor and I found the beds to be very comfortable. The only thing I found very odd was the fact that the hallways didn't seem to be air conditioned. It was extremely warm. They also had a small computer room with printer off the lobby that was stifling hot as well. The elevator is pretty slow so I recommend you take the stairs. I didn't use the pool or other facilities, but overall this was a very good hotel and especially convenient if you need trailer parking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Airport; City: San Bruno California; Review: The hotel rooms really need updating and it's too bad considering the hotel is in such a great location. Everything is worn, sagging and a bit stained (the lobby is updated a beautiful). I actually had a microwave brought to my room and I swear it was from 1982. The housekeeping staff was just okay, but the front desk staff was awesome and I really appreciated the shuttle drivers who would take you to the nearby Bart station or shopping mall. The parking at the back of the hotel is a little sketchy - I saw homeless folks back there and found some scary looking things in the parking lot, but if you can request a room to the front of the hotel that would be better. One other very random complaint: the self-serve washer and dryers are stacked and up on a platform so the dryer is so high up that I had to climb up and step on the inside of the washer to try and get all of my things out of the dryer. I'm a little short, but this was a huge inconvenience and felt like I was going to tip the units over. A small step stool would fix this easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo; City: Sacramento California; Review: We stayed here again for work and I must say that the front desk staff is super friendly and very helpful. I think it's a new management company than the last time I was here and everyone seemed very capable. The rooms are decent and kept clean if showing a tiny bit of wear, but everyone I encountered was great. However, we had items stolen from this hotel last year and we had two incidents this year as well. The first one was not the fault of the hotel, but tells you a little about the area: our rental car had it's window smashed right in front of the hotel in the middle of a bright weekday afternoon and a GPS unit was stolen. Multiple cars in the lot were broken into including one of the hotel staff's cars. A week later, some member of the hotel staff (we were also told the door lock wasn't working properly) stole a laptop out of our room. The evening we reported it missing we came up while another guest was reporting his iPad stolen out of his room. People shouldn't leave things out, but there is not a safe in the room and as a business hotel I would think leaving your laptop while your door is closed and locked should not be a concern. Let me say that the hotel did make things right, but two stays and three incidents tells me this hotel is unfortunately in a bad area and you should avoid it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside; City: Culver City California; Review: ... they say it can ruin a whole bunch and I feel terrible saying so, but that's what happened during my stay. Let me say that the entire dining and bar staff (breakfast and evenings) are amazing. So is Karina at the front desk. Karina was there last year when I stayed here and she remembered me over 12 months later. The rooms are updated and if you stay on the freeway side the rooms are much larger and feature the larger style mini-fridges. The unfortunate thing was that near the end of my stay I discovered bed bugs on one of the two double beds in my room. I wasn't sleeping in this bed and there were only a few of them, but it is most definitely a few too many. The hotel handled it well in terms of investigating, cleaning all my clothes, checking through my luggage and moving me (I learned after that they should have steam cleaned or frozen my luggage), but it's just not acceptable to have them and the first person I spoke to about the bugs didn't know how to handle it. I was very fortunate that these did not travel home with me - I understand they are nearly impossible to get rid of if they ride home in your things, but it would make me think more than twice about staying here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel; City: San Diego California; Review: This hotel is in the middle of a renovation so if you get lucky and have a room on a renovated floor its nice and new. On the one hand, I was upgraded to a suite on the top floor because of my SPG status, but it was pretty dirty and worn looking so I wish the front desk had told me that before I discovered there is a big difference in the floors that are un-renovated. The suite I had was spacious, but you could tell it hadn't been properly cleaned (coffee spills on the counters, dust everywhere, stained carpet and furniture and a definite musty odor). I tried opening the doors to the terrace to get some fresh air inside, but I was on the city side and it was so loud I couldn't stand it and ended up choosing musty over noisy. The lobby was nicely done and the front desk wasn't super helpful - although Alexis (I think her name was?) was very friendly. I used room service twice and the food was speedy and they did call to follow-up on my food. The food itself was NOT good ... I recommend you walk the 2 minutes to Wendy's instead of ordering from the kitchen. I ate breakfast a few times in the restaurant and most of the staff was very surly. I watched one man throw bowls into the ice on the buffet and when fruit spilled out he used his bare hands to pick things up and put them back in the serving bowls! He happened to be the man who I told about the dozens - I mean dozens - of dead bugs on the white windowsill of the restaurant that views into the hallway (not out to the pool). He kind of just shrugged and said someone would clean it later?! It was beyond disgusting and after seeing that I did not eat in here again. There were two younger Hispanic gentlemen that were very nice and very competent. The hotel prices however are a bargain and it's located next to the freeway for easy access to downtown so if price is a concern, you can get a great deal here. If the price isn't amazing or you need the convenience of a hotel restaurant/room service the I recommend you go elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium; City: Anaheim California; Review: I stayed at this hotel once again and let me say that John, Lupe, Mike, Deborah and all of the staff were really exceptional. This goes for housekeeping and maintenance as well. They remember your name, anticipate your needs and go out of the way to assist you with everything. For this reason alone I'd stay here again. The breakfast procedure has changed since I last visited. Now you fill out a form in the evening and hand it in with a designated pick-up time for the items you want. I'm guessing they were getting cleaned out by families stocking up for day trips to Disneyland and this was one way to combat it. However, I often forgot to do this or selected a time for pick-up that turned out to be inconvenient when the next morning rolled around. They were kind enough to re-accommodate me, but towards the end of my stay I stopped doing it because it was such a hassle to predict my mornings. The rooms in this hotel really need updating. The first room I was in smelled strongly of mildew and stale smoke and they switched out the air conditioner (great service as I mentioned), but it didn't really help. A noisy family moved in next door so I ended up changing rooms due to the smell and the noise. The next room I got was great so maybe that was a blip. The value for the rooms and location are excellent and it looks like they've updated the pool chairs since my last stay. With a few fast food and casual restaurants nearby this hotel is a great choice if you have a longer stay in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moana Surfrider A Westin Resort Spa Waikiki Beach; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: It's the historic grand dame of Waikiki and I'm glad I got a chance to stay here, but I'm not sure I would stay here again. The location is outstanding - smack dab in the center of everything, beachfront with convenience being a great asset. You are welcomed by the bell staff with a fresh lei. The common areas of the hotel are gorgeous. I love the entry, lobby, restaurant and small touches like the rocking chairs on the front porch. There are tons of weddings - mostly Japanese couples - getting married here. Just during the check in process I saw 4 different brides! However I found some of the service lacking. As a Platinum SPG guest I was able to go to a designated line at check in, but as the first person it still took nearly 25 minutes to get checked in. When I inquired about an upgrade (SPG Platinums are supposed to get the best available room up to and including a standard suite) she at first told me they had nothing. I mentioned looking online on my phone and seeing many oceanfront options and suites. She seemed not to understand and kept saying she was trying to find me a view room. I was only here for 2 nights so when she put me in a partial ocean view room in the Tower Wing right next to the noisy elevator I just gave up. While I was checking in, the gentlemen in the line next to me being waited on by someone else was having equally challenging times and we commiserated together. The room itself was unremarkable, but I did appreciate having a small lanai. There is complimentary water, coffee, and robes as well as an in-room safe and plenty of towels. The pool area is tiny, but we just grabbed towels and headed for the beach just steps away. The bar staff was nice, but remember you're on vacation when they present you with a bill for $25 for two drinks. Platinum guests get a continental breakfast (lots of fresh fruit, yogurt, small pastries and coffee/juice) and we just paid to add a side of bacon or ham to it and were plenty full. You can upgrade to the full buffet for $15 more, but seemed unnecessary unless you're a very big eater. The restaurant staff was pretty slow - it was also always very busy, but we weren't in a huge hurry on vacation. This hotel does charge a resort fee - $25/day - but it can be a great value depending on your circumstances. Free internet for multiple devices, free self-parking and if you have kids under 12 they eat free all meals with a paying adult. As a Platinum guest without a car or kids it seemed a big cost for little to no value as internet is already complimentary for Platinums. I wish the staff hospitality was warmer, but for the location it can't be beat. If I were staying in Waikiki longer I'd probably choose somewhere else.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites West Sacramento; City: West Sacramento California; Review: It's located in a slightly odd place, but there is very easy freeway access and it's just 10 min to downtown. There are a couple of chain restaurants and a huge Walmart nearby. I was here one night, but it's a great hotel for families that are traveling. The service was really good (although they didn't know much about the restaurants in the area) and the hotel has clearly had a recent remodel. Everything is nicely styled and very comfortable. The bedding was particularly great if you like the substantial down comforters like I do (vs. the thin coverlets). There are fridges in the rooms and most have microwaves as well. The breakfast was extensive and is included free. Hot scrambled egg cheese omelets and hard boiled eggs, made to order waffles, cereal, pastries, fruit, multiple drinks, breakfast meat and more. I was really impressed by the amount of food and how spacious the area was - families actually had room to sit down and eat. There's an outdoor pool that we didn't use, but saw lots of kids enjoying. Parking is adequate (go to the "back" for great spots closer to the lobby). WiFi worked well also. TIP: the KING rooms that are ADA accessible are HUGE. We had one of these with a connecting door to a room with two doubles for the kids and this was an excellent set-up. I highly recommend it if you travel with kids/family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Seattle; City: Seattle Washington; Review: I was only here one night, but check in was really pleasant and all the staff I encountered were super friendly and helpful. I think this is a pretty large hotel and there are definitely areas where it feels like a big huge downtown chain hotel. The room was a double queen as we requested and with two beds felt a tiny bit small. There was a nice entryway to the room which I liked. However, the real star was the huge bathroom with an amazing separate soaker tub and oversized shower. The beds and bedding were very plush and the room was surprisingly quiet given it's located right in the heart of downtown. We walked to Pike's Market and it was just a few blocks away. We also ate at the Ruth's Chris in the lobby and I liked the fact that we could sign for our bill and charge it to our room. We lucked out on street parking, but I think garage is $30+/night. I really loved the overall feel and service of the hotel and would gladly stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Verasa Napa; City: Napa Napa Valley California; Review: I wanted to love my stay here, but there were lots and lots of service issues. I did bring them up with the hotel when I received their post stay survey, but generally I would say don't bother. This is a picturesque hotel, great outdoor areas, nice lobby, but expensive so the service should be great. We were let down by the bar, front desk, shuttle, housekeeping and room service. Pretty much everyone we encountered was not helpful or too busy visiting with their co-workers or flirting with bachelorette partygoers to be helpful. After leaving we also had an issue with the wrong credit card being charged which was eventually straightened out, but the accounting person seemed really put out to be helping us with the mix-up. The beds are very comfortable, but the rooms are on the small side and we had a "garden" view that actually seemed to look on to a lawn area behind the hotel that anyone could walk on / look right into our window. The location is really great and perhaps if you're coming for a special occasion you'll get better service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Bellevue; City: Bellevue Washington; Review: I was only here one night and it will always be my go-to hotel in Bellevue from now on. The room itself was huge (upgraded to a suite) and the beds were phenomenal. Valet parking the car was easy and I was impressed that even when many people came out to retrieve their cars at the same time, we didn't have to wait long at all - those guys really hustled. The bar has an excellent wine list, but I didn't get a chance to eat in the hotel. The hotel is also semi-connected to the mall so you can shop or have more reasonably priced food options if you like. The real reason this hotel left an impression on me is because during check-in my friend and I were joking that we were just going to crawl into the beds, order chocolate cake from room service and sleep even though we were here for a planned event. The agent asked why the cake and we just shared that we travel often together and always seems we end up eating that from room service and catching up on sleep. We didn't think much of it and it was a very brief exchange. Fast forward 30 minutes after we arrived in our room and room service was knocking with a complimentary slice of chocolate cake and a note to enjoy our stay. Wow! No special occasion, no requests, nothing except a nice staff person paying attention and choosing to make us feel welcome. I love that kind of touch and when it's unexpected it makes a lasting impression. Amazing service. Stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seelbach Hilton Louisville; City: Louisville Kentucky; Review: This is a historic hotel so the rooms are small, bathrooms pretty tiny and while full of character, not the most comfortable stay - especially if you had more than one person in the room. I was alone and on the Club floor so got access to the lounge with free breakfast and evening reception and I only visited twice, but the man staffing the place was so nice and provided excellent service. I also liked that this floor had a cooler full of bottled water and other soft drinks available all the time - even when the club lounge was closed. The beds are comfortable and the wifi was okay, but the best thing about this hotel (I didn't do the ghost tour which I hear is great) was the location. You can step outside and be at dozens of restaurants and bars and it's in a pedestrian only zone so really easy to get around. This was especially helpful with our larger group going out to eat and drink without having to get our cars. The service was good - although a number of people I encountered said they were new so didn't know the answers to things - and everyone tried to be helpful. The elevators are slow and the restaurant food and drink wasn't very good (we had a snack and drinks, not a full meal), but again service was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Interlocken Hotel; City: Broomfield Colorado; Review: I pulled in and this is in an odd area, but seemed like a nice looking place. They had a package for me and it was a FedEx envelope and suggested that I have it brought up so I don't have to wait at the counter for another 5 minutes. Sure I said and went to my room. 15 minutes later someone knocks, hands me the package, waits for a tip and after tipping him and leaving I see a piece of paper taped to the envelope. It's a receipt for the $6 they charged to bring the envelope up to me. What? Seriously. I've never had this happen - let alone for such a small 'package' and I guess some could argue that I should have asked, but the reality is I often get business packages while traveling and have never been charged to bring it to me. I always tip the delivery person, but this was a really bad first impression. I had dinner in the casual restaurant bar and it was very good food for casual bar food with lots of beer choices, but the place was loud and there was some sort of western group there that was celebrating. The room was a little dated / showing signs of wear, but generally fine. Not as nice as the lobby would have you believe. I was only there one night, but I would make other selections in the area if you're a business traveler.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Uniforms Daisy Scoop Neck Scrub Top (Available in Black or White); Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landau Womens 4 Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Back Elastic Cargo Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Everyday Scrubs; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; 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: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landau Womens 4 Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Uniforms Daisy Scoop Neck Scrub Top (Available in Black or White); Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Everyday Scrubs; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landau V-Neck Two Pocket Scrub Top PT8219 2X WHITE; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Back Elastic Cargo Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landau Womens 4 Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Back Elastic Cargo Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landau Womens 4 Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Everyday Scrubs; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; 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: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: The product arrived in the indicated date. The t-shirt is fit as expected. All the product is well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Infinity Low-Rise Slim Pull-On Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: All the product is well. It is fit as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MICHAEL Michael Kors Women's Berkley; Brand: MICHAEL Michael Kors; Review: i am very happy, the size run perfect ... i am 6.5 and they are true size.the color is gorgeous... so far they are comfortable. thanks :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MICHAEL Michael Kors Women's Berkley; Brand: MICHAEL Michael Kors; Review: i am very happy, the size run perfect ... i am 6.5 and they are true size.the color is gorgeous... so far they are comfortable. thanks :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Women's Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love my purchased; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love my purchased; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love my purchased; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Astros fire assistant GM for 'inappropriate comments'; Abstract: The Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday afternoon.; Category: news
Title: Ex-SS guard on trial: I saw people led into gas chamber; Abstract: A 93-year-old former guard at the Nazis' Stutthof concentration camp testified at his trial Friday that he once saw people being led into the gas chamber, followed by screaming and banging sounds behind the locked door.; Category: news
Title: NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: More ammo for Belichick as greatest coach ever; Abstract: Doug Farrar offers up myriad surprises in Touchdown Wire's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.; Category: sports
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Stephanie Grisham says Trump was serious about fireside chat to read Ukraine call; Abstract: White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham did not shoot down the prospect of a nationally televised "fireside chat."; Category: news
Title: Oklahoma officer convicted of 2nd-degree murder; Abstract: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A jury on Monday found an Oklahoma City police officer guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a suicidal man who was threatening to set himself on fire. The jury deliberated about 5½ hours before finding Sgt. Keith Sweeney guilty in the Nov. 15, 2017, death of 29-year-old Dustin Pigeon and recommending a 10-year prison sentence. Second-degree murder is punishable by 10 years to life in prison. Sweeney was...; Category: news
Title: Couple Cancels Wedding, Keeps $30K as "Donation" for Honeymoon Instead; Abstract: In a viral Facebook post, a couple announces they're canceling their wedding, but keeping the $30,000 in gifts for a honeymoon instead.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Lamborghini's long shot mission to take its super fast cars into the electric age; Abstract: Lamborghini is working with researchers at MIT on an insane-sounding technology that could change the world of high-performance cars: Supercapacitors that store energy in the actual body of the car instead of relying on batteries.; Category: autos
Title: 'The Little Mermaid Live!': TV Review; Abstract: ABC's "hybrid format" live performance of the Disney classic spent more time replaying moments from the original film than staging a grand musical spectacular.; Category: tv
Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news
Title: 'Monday Night Football' commentator under fire after belittling criticism of 49ers kicker for missed field goal; Abstract: Joe Tessitore called out 49ers kicker Chase McLaughlin after he shanked a potential game-winning kick in San Francisco, and some fans weren't happy.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mooshka Tots Doll - Zana; Brand: Mooshka; Review: Cutest little baby I've seen in awhile. Washes well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Charlie Chaplin Little Thinker - 11" Plush Doll for Kids and Adults; Brand: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild; Review: This doll is "Grandpa," not Charlie Chaplin. Makes doll play with the grandies fun,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adora Friends Alyssa 18" Play Doll with Light Skin/Blonde Hair; Brand: Adora; Review: Seems to be a good quality doll, and my granddaughter loves her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JC Toys 20" La Baby Doll; Brand: JC Toys; Review: Premie baby clothes a perfect fit. Beautiful newborn look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhode Island Novelty HACOWWP White Felt Cowgirl Hat with Pink Star; Brand: Rhode Island Novelty; Review: I love the hat, but it was shipped with some really heavy stuff, and there was nothing to keep it from getting squashed. Straightened it up, but it has several creases in it that I coudn't be improved much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Babyboo Deluxe Doll Pram with Swiveling Wheels & Adjustable Handle and Free Carriage Bag - 9651B Pink; Brand: Mommy & Me Doll Collection; Review: Not the color represented in the photograph. I don't really like the color black for children's toys.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Disney Toy Story Woody and Jessie Doll Set; Brand: 5Star-TD; Review: My grand daughter loves these two! She involves them in a wedding at least once a day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Yaktrax Walker Traction Cleats for Snow and Ice,Black,X-Small; Brand: Gardener's Supply Company; Review: I'm an avid walker.....especially outdoors, which can be hazardous in Michigan winters! The Yaktrax's allow me to walk in any kind of winter weather, and they really do prevent you from slipping on the ice. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys walking outdoors in the winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermos 16 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug, Steel/Black; Brand: Thermos; Review: I have used this travel mug four times!!! Now when you try to take a sip, it leaks around the rim and spills all over you. Doesn't matter if the contents are hot or cold. I expected higher quality from this American company; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LED Safety Light 2 Pack - Nighttime Visibility for Runners, Cyclists, Walkers, Joggers, Kids, Dogs, Relays & More; Brand: Whole Human; Review: Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vive Pedal Exerciser - Stationary Exercise Leg Peddler - Low; Brand: VIVE; Review: I'm glad this product comes with the limited warranty, because I have a feeling I'm going to be using it!! This is a very cheaply made pedaler. It is so light that it won't stay in position on the floor, no matter what you do, and no matter what tension level you have it set at. You get what you pay for...unfortunately!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LED Safety Light - Clip On to Stay Safe and Be Seen at Night - Great for Running, Walking,; Brand: Lone Wolf Active; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LED Safety Light - Clip On to Stay Safe and Be Seen at Night - Great for Running, Walking,; Brand: Lone Wolf Active; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Reflected in You (Crossfire, #2); Author: Sylvia Day; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delirium (Delirium, #1); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallowed (Unearthly, #2); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fever (The Chemical Garden, #2); Author: Lauren DeStefano; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Blood Approves (My Blood Approves, #1); Author: Amanda Hocking; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flutter (My Blood Approves, #3); Author: Amanda Hocking; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wisdom (My Blood Approves, #4); Author: Amanda Hocking; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matched (Matched, #1); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reached (Matched, #3); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I was so excited for this book to come out, so much I couldn't stand it!! But I am sad to say that I am just slightly disappointed :( Don't get me wrong, the writing was beautiful as usual,just wished I had more of my questions answered. And the beginning was a little slow for me, not so slow that I wanted to put it down, but enough that I kept looking to see what page I was on. But once it got going it went by to fast! I loved how the story was told by Ky, Cassia and Xander, it was of the things that made this book even better. I just wish I knew what happen to some of the characters. I don't need to know what happen to everyone, though that would be nice :), but there are few characters that I was sad not to find out about. But with that said, I loved how it ended with all the main characters. I really hope this is not the end of these characters!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1); Author: Lauren DeStefano; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Echo (The Body Finder, #3); Author: Kimberly Derting; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prized (Birthmarked, #2); Author: Caragh M. O'Brien; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Promised (Birthmarked, #3); Author: Caragh M. O'Brien; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insight (Shadows, #1); Author: Jolene Perry; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1); Author: Shannon Hale; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Steward (Weald Fae Journals, #1); Author: Christopher Shields; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I don't usually write reviews, but for this one I must! This book was fantastic, and I can not wait for "The Changeling" to come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unearthly (Unearthly, #1); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call to Arms (War of the Fae, #2); Author: Elle Casey; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkness & Light (War of the Fae, #3); Author: Elle Casey; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New World Order (War of the Fae, #4); Author: Elle Casey; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Fall (War of the Fae, #5); Author: Elle Casey; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True of Blood (Witch Fairy, #1); Author: Bonnie Lamer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blight of Muirwood (Legends of Muirwood, #2); Author: Jeff Wheeler; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moon Dwellers (The Dwellers, #1); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: L; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Star Dwellers (The Dwellers, #2); Author: David Estes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I can wait for the third book in the series comes out! The Prologue in the beginning of the third book has left me wishing I had already started it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashfall (Ashfall, #1); Author: Mike Mullin; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely was hooked from the beginning! I loved everything about this book, especially how this is something that could truly happen to us one day! Especially the raids and starvation etc. It makes me want to go start stockpiling right now. This is one of the first books I have read in a long time that truly scares the sh*** out of me! I can't even imagine being in the situation these kids were put in and I don't know if I could ever be as brave or self reliant. Can not wait to read #2 in this wonderful series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Furthermore: An Anthology; Author: Rebekah Campbell; Genres: young-adult; Review: Loved both stories! I didn't want either one of them to end :) I love Tawni's character, she is one of my favorites. And I really like this Roan guy, I want to hear more about him. I really want a full book written on Anna and year zero, I hope David writes one soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outside (Outside #1); Author: Shalini Boland; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I absolutely loved everything about this book from start to finish! Can not wait for the 2nd book to come out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Takes a Witch (A Wishcraft Mystery, #1); Author: Heather Blake; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I absolutely loved this book!!! Everything about this book was great down to the very last page :) I love all the names of the stores and streets, the talking animals and of course the romance. I am about to start the second book of the series right now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reborn (Born, #3); Author: Tara Brown; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was by far one of the best endings to a trilogy!! I love how we get to see how it all is years later; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BSI Women's 460 Bowling Shoe; Brand: BSI; Review: it's very light, but the ankle portion of the shoes is soooo big, puffy, and wide, literally if you walk around in it, it keeps bumping into each other. Not recommended, just pay a couple more bucks and get a better shoes.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BSI Men's 752 Bowling Shoe; Brand: BSI; Review: I got this for my boyfriend.. it's light, but it's not for avid bowlers. If you just don't want to pay for the rental fees and bowl once in awhile, this is the shoes for you~; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Long Sleeve Draped Open Front Cardigan; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: It's so durable and soft And it's so light that I take it everywhere when I travel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Made By Johnny MBJ Womens Draped Pocket Cardigan; Brand: ; Review: I love the pockets on this cardigan. I don't know what fabric this is, but it's super soft, stretchy, and durable without losing its form after multiple washes. Definitely a must have light outerwear~; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come Together California CTC Womens Round Neck Short Sleeve Asymmetrical Hem Tunic Tee - Made in USA; Brand: Come Together California; Review: Bought this for my mother, she LOVES it. She likes longer tops where it covers her belly fully and also covers her crotch area so that she could wear it with leggings. And it was exactly what she wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-R-A, 6 Qt, Red; Brand: Crock-Pot; Review: Love having a croc pot again and this one I can use to carry FOOD to events.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII, Cotton Terry Pot Holders, Heat Resistant and Machine Washable, Set of 3, Pebble; Brand: DII; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII Cotton Terry Pan Handle Sleeve, 6x3" Set of; Brand: DII; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoover Air Cordless Series Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, BH50140 / BH50121; Brand: Hoover; Review: Great vacuum light, easy to use. It's hard to use with my fluffy carpet have to constantly clear brushes. Took away a star. Not sure if it made for those types of carpet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keystone KSTAD50B Energy Star 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier for 3000 Sq. Ft. with 6.4-Pint Bucket Capacity and Full Bucket; Brand: Keystone; Review: use product daily to help in basement. it is working great, we are dumping water after one night have not hooked it up to continuously dump.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Star Foodservice 42917 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons and Cups Combo, Set of 8, Silver; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: love me new measuring cups feel like they will last a long time, only thing is if there was an easier way to remove from connector and reconnect; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Smooth; Brand: Gerald Albright; Review: I have this album in a cassette. I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection - The Best Of L.T.D.; Brand: L.T.D.; Review: I grew up hearing LTD. Didn't like that much then....but looove it now. Old school music is better then today's garbage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mariah Carey; Brand: Mariah Carey; Review: Just found this album about a week ago in my cassettes. Had to get it I a CD. Love this album...and Love her music! Not to mention. She's sexy!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Very Best Of And Beyond GH; Brand: Foreigner; Review: Just got this album today...came fast. But I had it in a cassette loved it. 2 thumbs up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection - The Best of New Edition; Brand: New Edition; Review: Love this album.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Friendly Swede Basics - PU Leather Stand Wallet Case Cover for Google Nexus 4 (LG E960); Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: Seems durable!! Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KAYSCASE ArmorBox Heavy Duty Cover Case for Google Nexus 4 Smart Phone; Brand: KaysCase; Review: Love the case. The stand gets stuck a little because its new but works great!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For LG Optimus G Nexus E960 Nexus 4 Hybrid Case White Black with Stand Holster; Brand: Pedty; Review: Work great and is durable!! Great buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: amFilm OnePlus One Screen Protector, HD Clear (Invisible) Screen Protector for One Plus One (3-Pack); Brand: amFilm; Review: Im noramally goo at applying sxreen protectors. I found this a little difficult to get right. Edges did not seal properly until 3rd try.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Micro Usb Cable, Micro USB Charging Cables For The Galaxy s4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Moto X, Moto; Brand: Cable And Case; Review: Works Great!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JETech Universal Wireless Charger Qi Charging Pad; Brand: JETech; Review: It was a bad buy . I had my phone charger from 8pm to 7 am. It only charged 23%. I returned the products and purchased another brand. Wish I could give zero stars. I guess the one star is for the sleek look.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 1 Quart - Pack of 6; Brand: Pennzoill; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jax Wax Professional Liquid Carnauba Paste Wax - 16 Ounce; Brand: Jax Wax; Review: Great stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harley Davidson Black Billet Aluminum Seat Bolt by Speed Dealer Customs; Brand: Speed Dealer Customs; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vance and Hines Fuelpak 66005 Autotuner for Select 2011-18 Harley Davidson models; Brand: Vance & Hines; Review: Total junk don't put it on your bike go with the screaming Eagle programmer or the TTS; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set YELLOW G2161; Brand: G2; Review: Its OK lot cheaper than having it powder coated; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vance & Hines Exhaust Port Gasket Kit 22899; Brand: Vance & Hines; Review: Its perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jax Wax Cherry Professional Wet Look Wax 16 Oz; Brand: Jax Wax; Review: Best wax on planet earth; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: T1A Toyota & Lexus 4 Cylinder Oil Filter Wrench, Also Fits Prius, Matrix, Rav4, Auris, Corolla Axio and; Brand: T1A TruBuilt 1 Automotive; Review: Its on the unit sloppy Returned it and bought one from my Toyota dealership that fits correctly; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Royal Purple ROY01300 Max GEar 75W90 Synthetic Lube, 1 Quart; Brand: Royal Purple; Review: using it for years good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plews 55001 Lubrimatic Fluid Quart Pump, Fits Standard Quart Bottles; Brand: Plews; Review: Super product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Purple 12300 Max Gear 75W-90 High Performance Synthetic Automotive Gear Oil - 1 qt. (Case of 12); Brand: Royal Purple; Review: using it for years good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Mopar 5038041AA Oil Filter; Brand: Genuine Mopar; Review: First class product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dating A Cougar: Book One of Never Too Late Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna McDonald Page; Review: This book was GREAT!!!!! Related to this book a little to well. Have already started Book Two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dating A Saint: Book Three of the Never Too Late Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna McDonald Page; Review: I'm really enjoying this series..... The books are great!!!! Highly recommend the series.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: Great Book.....Didn't want it to end. You must add to your books to read list. Easy reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: Loved this book. Such a touching story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Comes Love: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Giffin Page; Review: Loved the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mistress: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: Love Danielle Steel books....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matters of the Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: Couldn't put the book down. It was very intriguing. Looking forward to what would happen next. Not predictable at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Black Wade: The Wild Side of Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Franze & Andaerle Page; Review: If you enjoy gay erotic graphic novels that feature amazing art with a story/plot that's actually entertaining then this is the book for you. I've 're-read' this book a number of times and it never gets old.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame: Master of Gay Erotic Manga; Author: Chip Kidd; Review: If you're a fan of gay erotic manga, this book is for you. The art is perfect, the stories fun and interesting with the historic information helping explain the why it was written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Encounters with Strangers; Author: Visit Amazon's Nubia DuVall Wilson Page; Review: It's not often you come across a book that's both intimate, funny, and brutally honest. Well this is it! I was a fan of this blog long before I found out it was being made into a book, and Nubia is as always an amazing writer with the ability to tell a story and paint humanity at our worst which is often our funniest. If you want a read that's literally going to make you 'LOL', this book is for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns); Author: Visit Amazon's Mindy Kaling Page; Review: Loved it. Super funny. Couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Brother's Husband, Volume 1 (Pantheon Graphic Library); Author: Visit Amazon's Gengoroh Tagame Page; Review: There's literally nothing bad I can say about this book. If you're into manga and stories with great humor that tackle serious issues in tandem, then this is for you. I've been a fan of Tagame's work for years, mostly his more adult stuff, but this story was so beautifully done if it's your first taste of his work its a great way to start. The artwork is perfect yet playful, i love the humor expressions he makes throughout it, but mostly the writing and the story are what got me. He has an uncanny ability to portray soooooo much depth of emotion in just one page, or even one frame, that i found myself crying before i knew i was crying. the story about these brothers, a foreign husband, and the brutal yet delicate honesty of a young girl make for material that everyone can relate to one some level. being a gay man, but having come out young, the struggles and challenges visualized in this story brought up memories and feelings i hadn't thought about in years. there's nothing bad i can say about this first chapter only that it's worth a buy and read and i'm even more excited now that this is being made into a live-action drama! hopefully they don't screw that up. ^_^; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bed Stu Women's Juliana Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Great shoe with a funky vibe, looks good with pants or a skirt. I do think that the heel is about an inch too high and the arch support is poor. After a few hours in this pair my feet were a little unhappy. I would wear them more if the heel was lower, and for the price I was hoping to get a lot more use out of them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miz Mooz Women's Seline Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Great looking stylish sandal. Comfortable enough to wear all day. Comes in great colors. But this one, you won't be disappointed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miz Mooz Women's Shay Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: This is very cute but extremely comfortable shoe. It is versatile and looks good with casual skirts or dresses and pants. A winner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: bed stu Women's Artemis Dress Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Very unique and comfortable gladiator sandal. I love it and get tons of compliments wearing it. My only complaint is lack of support for arches.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spring Step Women's Kloof Sandals; Brand: Spring Step; Review: This is a very cute and comfortable shoe. It runs about a size smaller than other spring step styles so order up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miz Mooz Women's Priam Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: This the cutest super comfortable sandal. The styling is great. Highly revommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: This is a great location in Times Square. Next door to the M&M store. It is within walking distance to Byrant Park, Rockefeller Center, theater district, Macys and more. There are multiple subway stations right at the hotel. The hotel staff was very helpful even when we called back to find out routes on the subway. It was raining one night and we were given umbrellas to use! Great service and great rooms. The rooms were not huge but bigger than other hotels we stayed in so for NYC I thought the rooms were spacious. If you are a gold member, the R Lounge for breakfast has an amazing view!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Regal Palms Resort Spa; City: Davenport Florida; Review: We stayed in one of the houses they rent while we were playing in a nearby baseball tournament. It was clean and perfect for our families to stay together without being too cramped. We were able to use the resort amenities for an extra $12.95 a day charge and that was worth it for the pool and fitness room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine Shores Resort; City: Palm Beach Shores Florida; Review: We were traveling to town for a baseball tournament and realized our condo was an hour from the Ballpark at Palm Beach so two days before our trip I was frantically looking and stumbled across this place. We typically stay at large name brand properties so I wasn't sure about a locally owned place but for the price decided to give it a try! I am so glad we did!! For a fraction of the price we had even better amenities. The location is quiet and private. There was no noise and everything was super clean. The beach is a short walk across the street. Derek even had beach chairs we could use. He was always available to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend. The two bedroom was perfect for two adults and two teenagers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: Centrally located in Times Square. The breakfast view of Time Square is out of this world! Definitely a great Marriott property I would stay at time and time again. Safe and close to subway. Top notch rooms and classy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Atlanta Northlake; City: Tucker Georgia; Review: Traveling for baseball tournament. Upgraded to king suite which was perfect bc of refrigerator and microwave. Front desk so friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Traveling with my kids and I felt safe in this area. Chick-fil-A next door. First floor perfect. No elevator but stairs were not hard to manage- went up for ice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: St Francis Inn Bed and Breakfast; City: St Augustine Florida; Review: We stayed at the Heaven on Eleven property not in the Inn. It was a five minute walk to the beach and definitely worth the trip. We only went to the Inn for check in but we were offered breakfast and the other amenities there. I wish we had taken them up on the offer. We may stay at the Inn next time just for the experience!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Tampa Downtown; City: Tampa Florida; Review: I checked in on the mobile app so arrival was seamless. The front desk staff and valet were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfy and the lobby inviting to gather with friends. I will stay here again if I am back in Tampa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center; City: Daytona Beach Florida; Review: Not bad for last minute trip we planned. Stayed in room with two queens and den area. Plenty of room for mom and teenagers. Easy access to the beach and pool. Area easy to navigate. Clean enough but dated. Room wasn’t ready when we arrived - ready around 7pm which was an issue for me. No oven -just stove top-which isn’t a big deal but was something I didn’t noticed when booking. Breakfast basic...boiled eggs, bread, yogurt, grits.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Jacksonville W I295 I10; City: Jacksonville Florida; Review: Convenient location for a concert. Clean and well decorated. Beds comfy. Rooms spacious. Breakfast was delicious - bacon and eggs along with lots of other choices. Friendly staff. Definitely stay again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: The decor is very modern. The entire hotel is pristinely clean. All of the staff I interacted with went above and beyond to meet my needs. I will definitely visit this hotel again and highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Elektra Condominiums; City: Seattle Washington; Review: We stayed in #1314 and it was not very clean at all. The unit is quite old and needs much work to make this even an average rental. The location was good but needing so much attention made it a poor rental choice for the price. They boasted AC but it was a portable unit which really didn't work all that great. We washed the glasses in the cupboard as they had layered dust. The bathtub was not well kept. The extra towels had been sitting there a long time and had a smell to them. The space between the mirror and the sink was just gross.The bed was very dusty underneath. To name a few items, we will not be using this rental company again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: The pools are well set up. The service was awesome. The food was quite good and I loved they had a theme each night at the buffet it seemed. Name brand booze makes a far better drink compared to cheaper places. Not too crowded. All in all a great value and nice location; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moda Hotel; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: We don't spend much time in the room so we don't need fancy. This is nice little place for a great price. The location for this trip was perfect. Walls a bit thin but for us it served it's duty. The service was really nice as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grande Rockies Resort Bellstar Hotels Resorts; City: Canmore Kananaskis Country Alberta; Review: For girls weekend we found this great deal on what we thought was a regular hotel. When we arrived our room wasn't ready so the agent upgraded us to a 2 bed condo. That was awesome and we really appreciate that!! We enjoyed the space to cook our own breakfast and each have our own spaces. Could be cleaner when you look around in detail and this suite is a little worse for wear and needs some repairs. In the end it was fine for a great weekend and we'd come again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort; City: Kelowna Okanagan Valley British Columbia; Review: The staff were awesome, the location, the overall vibe of the hotel is absolutely worth the splurge. It's not cheap but you will have a great experience here. Was in town for a wedding and wanted a hotel in walking to the venue, this was it. Valet parking was so handy. I would indeed stay here again my next trip to Kelowna; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iXCC 10 Feet Long iPhone Charger Cable, MFi Lightning Charge Cable Compatible for iPhone Xs Max/XR/X/SE/5/5s/6/6s/6s Plus/7/7 Plus/iPad Mini/Air/Pro; Brand: iXCC; Review: Great charging cable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxboost iPhone 6 Screen Protector, [3 Pack; Brand: Maxboost; Review: Has worked well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UPPERCASE iPhone 5 5S SE Screen Protector 2 Pack, Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 5s, iPhone; Brand: UPPERCASE; Review: Beautiful and clear iPhone screen protector!! Works very well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [Case Army] [Apple iPhone ( 5C )] [Hard back Clear Case] [5C] [Clear]; Brand: Case Army; Review: Excellent case! Works well and looks nice! Would buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Earbuds for iPhone Headphones, Microphone and Volume; Brand: EldHus; Review: Excellent cable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZeroLemon Y313 Lightning to USB Plastic PVC Cable for Iphone 5s / 5c / 5, Ipad Air / Mini; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Good lightning to USB cable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lightning Cable, i-Blason 3 Feet (0.9m) Apple MFI Certified Lightning to USB Heavy Duty Cable for iPhone 7/6; Brand: i-Blason; Review: Good cable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZeroLemon Y313 Lightning to USB Plastic PVC Cable for Iphone 5s / 5c / 5, Ipad Air / Mini; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Good lightning to USB cable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Old Loyalty, New Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Calmes Page; Review: I loved this book. The best thing about all of Mary's books is the stupid smile on my face while I'm reading it. I really hope this is the start of a new series. I want to more about Armand, Tucker and Linus oh and Garrett and....can't wait!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Storm (Firsts and Forever) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Land Page; Review: I really love this series. What surprises me is that with every new book I love the ones before even more. The way the characters connect with each other feels very satisfying and comforting. Not only the love connections but also the friendships that continue to grow throughout the series. I can't wait to read Trevor's story next and find how all of these relationships continue to evolve and new connections are made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Offside Chance (Souther Scrimmage) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Mercy Celeste Page; Review: This series gets better and better. I love Jude and Levi so much I can't even imagine a fate awful enough for their father. So I'll leave to the expert (Mercy Celeste) to tell me about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Make Him Beautiful; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Warren Page; Review: I've really enjoyed this entire series. Complicated doesn't even begin to describe it though. I hope there are more to come because as much as I enjoy angst I really need a HEA at the end of it all. I want Cameron and Sean to have that even if it's with other people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rent Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Brina Brady Page; Review: I really enjoyed this story. Brennan is so lovable. Not that I agreed with most of his choices but I understood them. I didn't like Dimitri. I saw him as abusive and controlling but I did end up believing that he did love Brennan. At the end I was glad Brennan got his man but would love a sequel to find out if it really turned out to be HEA. It's my understanding this is Brina Brady's first book. If so I'm impressed. Excellent work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skye Blue; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Land Page; Review: Wow this series makes me happy!!! I was smiling all day. Trying to read this slowly was so hard. I wanted to savor every word and I did. I hate doing reviews, because I don't feel qualified to critique crap like grammar and whatever I see other people going on about. I just know what I like and I loved this story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Tooth for a Fang; Author: LIV Olteano; Review: This was a good book. I loved the MCs, both of them. It felt unfinished though so I really hope there will be more for Rick and Travis...please.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Gem; Author: Visit Amazon's Lissa Kasey Page; Review: If you like fantasy and fabulous world building then this is a book you should read. Aki is now one of my most favorite characters ever. I liked Shane a lot but Aki hit me right in the heart. I think this is the beginning of a series. It has to be because I need to know more about the other APs and Candy and Paris....more please!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi Cullinan Page; Review: I really liked the first in this series Love Lessons. This one was better. I'm not even kidding it was BETTER. Please don't make me wait too long for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fall for You (Law of the Pack); Author: Visit Amazon's Keira Marcos Page; Review: Hot and funny. I adore Riley more than I can express! I will be waiting for the next book very impatiently. Thank you Keira Marcos for a fabulous reading experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captive: Beautiful Monsters Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Jex Lane Page; Review: I cannot even begin to express how much I love Matthew!!! October seems so far away. If you enjoy the supernatural this is definitely a book you should read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MM: Wild Shores (Paranormal Shifter - M/M NAVY SEAL) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Noah Harris Page; Review: Highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys shifter stories. These are the first books I've read by Noah Harris but I'll be reading everything I can find now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: EMPIRE 5-Pack Premium Reusable LCD Mirror Screen Protector with Lint Cleaning Cloth for Apple iPhone 3G 8GB 16GB; Brand: Revontulij; Review: Mirror screen protector provides the privacy factor you don't get with a plain clear screen. For the money, this is a good buy. beware in direct sunlight and florescent lighting its difficult to see screen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speck Products IPH3G-CNDY-A18A19 CandyShell Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S (SeaGlass Blue) - Limited Edition Color; Brand: Speck; Review: LOVED this case. The color is exactly as shown in the picture and I felt like it protected phone really well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 (Purple/White) (Doesn't support iPhone 4S); Brand: OtterBox; Review: Purchased this phone as a gift. Giftee really liked case and the fit was great on the iPhone 4. Recommend to others; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iSee Case (TM) Black Tyre Tread Rubber Case Cover for iPhone 3G; Brand: iSee Case; Review: cheap.. you get what you pay for with this one. Doesn't want to stay on your phone and very cheaply made.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Commuter Series Case for Samsung Galaxy S III - Purple; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Well worth the money. I did not see the same issues some others did with the side buttons. Mine worked fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EverydaySource Anti-Spy Privacy LCD Screen Cover Guard for Samsung Galaxy S III /S3 i9300; Brand: EverydaySource; Review: This screen is so thick you can't utilize the touch screen. I removed it within a day of putting it on. Had to continuously swipe at the screen just to unlock it because it desensitized it so much. Do not buy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Acase ACS-01PCSLSGS3WH-AS Superleggera PRO Hybrid Case for Samsung Galaxy S III - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - White; Brand: Acase; Review: Good fit on this case. My only reason for not giving it a 5th star is because anytime you touch the back of the case it leaves your fingerprint, greasy or not. Hard to keep clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CaseCrown iPhone 3G 3GS EXO Polycarbonate Slim Fit Case (Silver/Black); Brand: CaseCrown; Review: This is a good case for the money. May not protect phone as well as an otterbox but it is slim and fashionable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: elago High Definition Film for iPhone SE/5/5s (Included Microfiber Cleaner) (High Definition Film for iPhone5/5s); Brand: elago; Review: Screen is as describes. Difficult to get all of the bubbles out but you will have that with any screen protector. The privacy aspect is as expected. Only when looking directly at screen is it clear enough to read easily. Also be prepared for it to dim the brightness.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Case-Mate Signature Flip Case for iPhone 5/5S - Black - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: Case-Mate; Review: This is a great case. The bumper underneath the shell keeps my screen protector safe and I feel like if I drop my phone it won't get hurt. love these cases.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Factory of Tears; Author: Valzhyna Mort; Genres: romance, poetry, fiction; Review: Dark and often surreal poems from a young Belarusian.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novels, 1930-1935: As I Lay Dying / Sanctuary / Light in August / Pylon; Author: William Faulkner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I just finished rereading "As I Lay Dying" after watching James Franco's film treatment. The depths of this cursed family is unmatched in literature I've read. It is a journey through Hell with no breath of redemption possible.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mythology; Author: Edith Hamilton; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: With Ovid's Metamorphosis, Hamilton's Mythology represents the two sources of myth that I go back and reread time after time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ubu Plays: Ubu Rex / Ubu Cuckolded / Ubu Enchained; Author: Alfred Jarry; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: I saw an animated short of Ubu Rex at a local midnight movie theater before I read Jarry in translation. I have continued to enjoy him since.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collected Novellas; Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Worth the read for Chronicle of a Death Foretold alone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories; Author: Horacio Quiroga; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Along with Rulfo's Burning Plain, this one of my favorite collections of Latin American short stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blindness; Author: Jose Saramago; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Although I enjoyed Saramago's book for the perceptive depiction of newly blind characters trying to navigate a dangerous world, I prefered Camus' The Plague for the philosophical treatment of how individuals respond morally to a crisis or catastrophe. Still I am looking forward to the film treatment of this work by Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles in late 2008.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plays 1957-1980; Author: Tennessee Williams; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Just finished "Night of the Iguana." I have ordered the movie from Netflix, so I am eager to see the film treatment of the story. I have both volumes of this and read "Suddenly Last Summer" previously. That's my next Netflix disc. I LOVE literary/cinema tie-ins!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modern European Poetry; Author: Willis Barnstone; Genres: poetry; Review: This is one of my favorite poetry collections. I return to it every year in spite of my copy decaying into wood pulp dust.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vintage Book of Contemporary World Poetry; Author: J.D. McClatchy; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: J D McClatchy has almost succeeded in The Vintage Book of replicating for the last fourth of the 20th century what Barstone did for the first half in Modern European poetry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grooks 1 (Grooks, #1); Author: Piet Hein; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: I read difficult poets (Eliot, Pound, and Shakespeare), but I have a special love for these pellucid aphorisms of Piet Hein. Like Billy Collins, his work is immediate, but carries more weight with repeated reading. Although not as straight forward, I would compare this work to Sand and Foam by Kahlil Gibran, another favorite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive Rock; Author: Charles Snider; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Not the most insightful book on Prog rock I've read, but a great primer for someone trying to learn about genre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Enlightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything; Author: Mark Reiter; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Much of the bracketing was silliness, but there were a few best white/red wines cheeses American brews mondegreens (misheard song lyrics) American plays Shakespeare plays adapted for film that made the brackets fun! Lots of sports, music, and movie trivia that would make good party games.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: History and Stories of Nebraska (1913); Author: Addison Erwin Sheldon; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Discovered this after I learned that the film, The Naked Prey (1966) was based on a story in this book. The locale was changed from Nebraska to Africa, but the story is basically the same. Great stuff!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnus, Robot Fighter 4000 A.D., Vol. 1; Author: Russ Manning; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: Loved them then, love them now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnus, Robot Fighter 4000 A.D., Vol. 3; Author: Russ Manning; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: Loved them then, love them now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnus, Robot Fighter 4000 A.D., Vol. 2; Author: Russ Manning; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: Loved them then, love them now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Story Behind the Protest Song: A Reference Guide to the 50 Songs That Changed the 20th Century; Author: Hardeep Phull; Genres: ; Review: A book tailor-made for someone who discovered "protest songs" as a pre-teen, smitten early by Jonathan Edwards' "Sunshine" for autobiographical reasons.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New American Nudes; Author: Arno Minkkinen; Genres: ; Review: I personally know several of the photographers included in this collection from working in a photography archives as a college student.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amphigorey; Author: Edward Gorey; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, poetry, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of my very favorite art books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Is Hell; Author: Matt Groening; Genres: non-fiction, graphic, comics, fiction; Review: The classic, for me. Still relevant as I watch my kids go through their relationships.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Work Is Hell; Author: Matt Groening; Genres: non-fiction, graphic, comics, fiction; Review: More relevant to me than the Dilbert comics.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who in Hell. . .: A Guide to the Damned Bunch; Author: Sean Kelly; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: I LOVE humorous biographical dictionaries like this. Quirky and thought provoking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anguished English; Author: Richard Lederer; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Everyone in the education field should read Lederer's essay, "World History According to Student Bloopers." Anyone who has proofread their own kids' essays will relate. I still laugh outloud all these years later at the "defeat of the Spanish Armadillo."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truly Sick, Tasteless, and Twisted Cartoons; Author: National Lampoon; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: Yes. I really like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the 70's; Author: Robert Christgau; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I love learning about artists I know little about, but I don't share Christgau's esthetic; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pete Frame's Rock Family Trees; Author: Pete Frame; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Rock band geneologies is one of the culturally defining characteristics of record store employees. I was one. This book is priceless. Over the years I've added additional charts Frame published in rock magazines to this book. It's all good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The New Musical Express Book of Rock; Author: Nick Logan; Genres: ; Review: This was my rock Bible when I was working in record stores in the seventies. I learned more from this book that I could use in my job than years of Rolling Stone reviews.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 101 Best Jazz Albums: A History of Jazz on Records; Author: Leonard Lyons; Genres: ; Review: Still working my way through listening to these, but the perfect guide.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The definitive biography of P. D. Q. Bach (1807-1742)?; Author: Peter Schickele; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: If you love classical music, if you studied classical music, you have to listen to Peter Schiclele's "P.D.Q. Bach" parodies. Catch him live, if you can, but there are plenty of recordings if you can't. This book is just icing on the already sumptuous cake.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billboard Top 1000 Singles, 1955 1992; Author: Joel Whitburn; Genres: ; Review: Yes. I'm a charts nerd. I have read this page by page.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Da Capo Guide To Contemporary African Music; Author: Ronnie Graham; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: A friend gave me this book in exchange for introducing him to the NPR radio program "Afropop World Wide." A great place to start learning the different styles of African pop/jazz music.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lovecraft: A Look Behind The Cthulhu Mythos (Starmont Popular Culture Series, Vol 3); Author: Lin Carter; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read in the fever of HP Lovecraft worship. An eye-opening account of how a modern mythos was created.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Atlas of Middle-Earth; Author: Karen Wynn Fonstad; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A brilliant idea, brilliantly excecuted. I actually used this atlas while reading the trilogy to get an overhead since of the scale and layout of the settings. This is especially for people like me who love the map supplements that come with National Geographic magazines.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Key to the Name of the Rose: Including Translations of All Non-English Passages; Author: Adele J. Haft; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Having the latin quotes translated and the references explained or at least in context helped me gain deeper appreciation for this work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The List Of Books: A Recommended Library; Author: Frederic Raphael; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Before the "1001 whatevers you must experience before you die" series, this was the list for readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Novels of the Masters; Author: Charles Neider; Genres: fiction; Review: I found this volume in a library book sale oh-so-many years ago. I was charmed by the dedication, "to Mark." Over the years I have read nearly all the novels contained and each one was epiphanal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide, #1); Author: Douglas Adams; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: If you love Adams' work, this is the beginning. If you not sure, this book would be all you need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stories of Ray Bradbury; Author: Ray Bradbury; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read these stories in pulpy paperbacks during my teen years in the seventies. For me, Bradbury was the light and the way of imagination and possibility.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Venus on the Half Shell; Author: Philip Jose Farmer; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Vonnegut fans should love this fleshing out of his alter-ego novel. This is the only title fully realized although it is only one of several mentioned over several Vonnegut novels. Great stuff!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alas, Babylon; Author: Pat Frank; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read in high school for a humanities class in science-fiction. This book made me realize the challenges that starting over after an apocolyptic event would require. Instead of Robinson Crusoe trying to re-create civilization after the shipwreck, these folks try after the bomb. Thankfully it didn't turn out like Lord of the Flies!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stand; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The only King novel I have started and finished. Fascinating characters,some truely squeemish and frightening scenes, but as a story arch it just went downhill somewhere after the half-way or three-quarters mark.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Henry Kuttner; Author: Henry Kuttner; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Along with Ray Bradbury, Henry Kuttner, (sometimes writing with his wife, C L Moore) writing as himself and under several pseudonymns raised the science-fiction craft from pulp fiction to art. A Master that is, sadly, little recognized today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Fritz Leiber; Author: Fritz Leiber; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of the essential read authors of this genre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Third from the Sun; Author: Richard Matheson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Richard Matheson wrotes some of the very best creepy and psycho-social science fiction from the pulp era. "I am Legend" was a great novel, but his short stories show the depth and breadth of his imagination and story-telling.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bring the Jubilee; Author: Ward Moore; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: My favorite novel from one of my favorite genre's, alternative history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyperion Cantos: Hyperion / The Fall of Hyperion; Author: Dan Simmons; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of the most magical SF novels I've read. The literary framework of Chaucer used to tell this tale helped make this the best SF I read in the 90s.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Smoke Rose Up Forever; Author: James Tiptree Jr.; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Brilliant stuff from a brilliant reclusive writer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One (Science Fiction Hall of Fame, #1); Author: Robert Silverberg; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is THE anthology for SF of the Golden Age. I grew up on this stuff. It was the stuff of my dreams and musings for the better part of my adolescence and beyond.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Essential Hal Clement Volume 3: Variations on a Theme by Sir Isaac Newton: The Mesklin stories; Author: Hal Clement; Genres: fiction; Review: I just finished "Mission of Gravity," which I read for the first time sometime in the 1980s. Having read it again I was gratified to recognize new layers to the story. Clement was a master.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Famous Science-Fiction Stories: Adventures in Time and Space; Author: Raymond J. Healy; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: My oldest sci-fi anthology of stories and one of my favorites.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Road; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I saw the movie first because I was impatient. But read the book first if you can. A powerful story told without chapter markings, just a day-after-day journal of events. The nameless father and son travel through a purgatorial post-apocalyptic America. Making a journey of hope to the coast they experience a full gamut of humans depreciating into a feral state. The thin carapce of cultural morality is nearly gone and sometimes completely gone. The relationship of the father and son is deep and complex. The last couple of pages made me cry openly. I am still moved by it writing these words days later. Fits of the shelf next to Camus's "The Plague" and Saramago's "Blindness" in my library. For graphic novel fans, "The Walking Dead" touches on the same themes with Rick and his son Carl.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lives of the Great Composers; Author: Harold C. Schonberg; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Highly recommended! This is one of my favorite books. I used to own the 1st edition when I was a 20-something, but it was lost along the way. I found this 3rd edition just recently and have loved revisiting these chapters. The value is the 10-15 page chapters devoted to each composer. None of the treatments are thorough, but a single volume thread of composers from Monteverdi to Copland is just right for me. Especially when I just want an hour or two diversion to whatever else I'm reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Wish I'd Been There: Twenty Historians Bring to Life Dramatic Events That Changed America; Author: Byron Hollinshead; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is a great bedside reader. I enjoyed every essay in this book. So much, in fact, I ordered the second volume that focuses on European history. Highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam, #1); Author: Margaret Atwood; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I had been looking for a good hardcover edition of this title for over a year. I finally found it in December at HPB. I gave it to myself as a gift and read it during the holidays. Great read! I have a soft spot for post-Apocolyptic stories and this just fit the bill marvelously. I don't consider "Oryx and Crake" a science-fiction story anymore than I consider Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" science-fiction. O/C is more about the character, Snowman, and his relationship with the title characters than it is a genetic dystopic sci-fi novel. At least for me. That's what makes Atwood a writer of world class fiction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently about Our Nation’s Past; Author: David S. Kidder; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: I love the concept: one page treatments of American History events. I love the variety: from the landing at Jamestown to the Simpsons tv show. I love the series and I have three more waiting to start.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iceman Cometh; Author: Eugene O'Neill; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: It's hard to say you "love" a work that focuses on a group of confirmed alcoholics that want nothing more from life than continued bottles and continued fellowship with each other and no one else. They fight like a cobra and mongoose one moment and are fast friends the next. They turn on each other and then make up in dizzying rapidity. But life without illusions is life without hope. That hope is threatened, when one of their own shows up with a new plan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: I love Salinger. The Glass family are my preferred precocious bunch of kids over the Finch family. And there's nothing better than reading a favorite author than in a 1st edition hardcover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y: The Last Man - The Deluxe Edition Book One; Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this story. The premise, the creative exposition, the imaginary scope. It was the perfect introduction for me into the current state of graphic novels. I've found a new guilty pleasure within my already guilty pleasure of sci-fi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iliad; Author: Roy Thomas; Genres: history, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I won't attempt a witty prolix exegesis regarding translations, structural analysis, or character development. The Illiad has many different things for different kinds of readers. However, this condensation of the epic poem hits just about all the major dramatic highlights and is a one night read instead of the long-term commitment of the complex but rewarding classical masterpiece. You get the broad arc of the original, not it's reading experience. But that's fine. More people will get a taste of the achievement of the poem from this than starting and giving up on the original. But you should read the original too, this is only a taste after all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shepherd's Tale (Serenity, #3); Author: Joss Whedon; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved the Firefly tv series and the Serenity movie sequel. A co-worker directed me to the graphic novel additions that Wheadon published with Dark Horse. What a great find! I have wondered about unfinished story lines. The Shepherd's Tale (borrowing style from Chaucer)is a worthwhile treatment of Shepherd Book's life story. Unfortunately, it only whets my appetite for more stories from the pre-rebellion and rebellion time periods. I have read "Serenity. Those left behind / #1-3" so I still have "Serenity Volume 2: Better Days and Other Stories 2nd Edition" to read. I had hoped he would have completed a story arc about the Reavers, but time is not up yet!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Walking Dead, Compendium 1; Author: Robert Kirkman; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is the way to read a serial!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incal: The Epic Conspiracy (The Incal, #1-3); Author: Alejandro Jodorowsky; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I've missed Moebius's graphic works since his "Heavy Metal" days. When I worked in record stores in the seventies "Rolling Stone", "Heavy Metal", and "High Times" were the best selling magazines. I got the Moebius bug back then. A treat to see his work again all these many years later. I hope his work comes back into regular affordable circulation again soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am late to the Hunger Games fad. However, while reading it I understand the attraction it has earned. From Heinlein's "Tunnel in the Sky," read while I was in high school, to Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" (also read during high school) I have been committed to adventure survival stories. This, even though I'm anything but an outdoors person. There's more, of course than just an adventure story. There is the social criticism. There is coming of age. There are faint rumblings of post-Apocalypse. And there's a charming echo of the genetic mutation experiments in Atwood's "Oryx and Crake." The third act had enough turns and twists to suprise and delight. I saw the movie with my son and was suprised at a couple of movie-only add-ins that I found compelling. The visuals of the city and the gladitorial debut of the tributes was stunning. The Wizard of Oz treatment table when Katniss was being prepared for meeting Cinna is amusing seen in that light. The control room of the Games with the advanced technology (not shared with the outlying Districts) was a treat. But overall, the book is better. I was disappointed, for instance, with the construction of the final games scene at the cornucopia. I believe the author did a much better job creating tension and plot twists to the end of the conflict. There were other examples of the book's superiority regarding the backstory of Katniss's relationships with Peeta and with her father and mother. Always read the book before seeing the movie!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Showcase Presents: Batman, Vol. 1; Author: Gardner F. Fox; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: Great fun. I love the "wise guy" dialogue, the foiled capers, the mobs and gangs that get nabbed. After exploring the graphic novel treatments of Batman, it was wonderful to go back to the originals and see the stuff I saw as a kid after riding my bike to the drug store that sold comics. Sugar Daddy candy, comics, and 45 rpm records. those were the days!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Now that I've finished the 2nd book of the series, I have to admire Collins' story structure. The revealations at the end of book 2 that encompass the whole of book 1 were delightfully unexpected. This is not high art, people. For survival adventure it's not Stevenson or McCarthy. But it is fun and a great summer read. I read McCarthy's "The Road" between book 1 and 2. I am re-inspired to get back into Gene Wolf's "The Book of the New Sun" series before I start book 3. If nothing else, Collins has given me a great summer of reading survival adventure stories. And I'm grateful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: After finishing this series I am perplexed by the comments of people who were disappointed with the end. I think the three stories evolved to a very satisfying ending. Their was plenty of pain and loss, but in the end redemption and salvation. What more do you want?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ed the Happy Clown: The Definitive Ed Book; Author: Chester Brown; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: Surreal and hallucinogenic graphic art from a Canadian peer of Robert Crumb and S. Clay Wilson. This is adult material. Definitely not for everyone. As well as being surreal it contains complete nudity, sexual situations, and graphic violence. It is also a farcical romp that could only stem from the underground comix movement of the 60s-70s. Black and white, no color, but hallucinatory and hilarious at times.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neverwhere (Den #1); Author: Richard Corben; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read the Heavy Metal excerpts in the 70s. I owned the paperback edition of this in the 70s. I just read the work this year and was struck again by Corben's use of color. The color palette reminds me of black light poster contrasts. No wonder his work was so popular back in the day. The story itself borrows generously from many sources, Greek mythology and Lovecraft, to name a couple. And I love those sources. So a happy trip down memory lane. The imagery is violent and sexually explicit, so proceed with caution.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Saw the movie first. Should have read the book first. Always better that way. McCarthy creates characters that burn into the subconscious. Become archetypes. For me, I watched through Bell's eyes. Trailing along in the wake of the action, witnessing the flotsam and jetsam of Chigurh chasing Moss. Trying to leave a small offering of decency to those left alive. Bell's growing conviction that something evil and powerful was evolving today that no one has seen before held special resonance for me. As we grow older the new violence takes our breath away. Bell's senses Mammon, fed by the narcotics trade, has sent his General, Chigurh to set a new standard of violence. Who can stand against this evil? Who, indeed?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures; Author: Robert K. Wittman; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I REALLY wanted to like this book. It had everything I crave in this genre. The capers, colorful bad guys, clever sleuthing, history...the writing was just not that compelling. A true shame. There are not enough books like this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Will Eisner's New York: Life in the Big City (The New York Tetralogy, #1-4); Author: Will Eisner; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent socio-psychological treatment of living in a big city. Reminded me at times of many influences; Weegee, Sinclair, Steinbeck, for example. But, Eisner's style remains unique and clear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Contract With God Trilogy: Life on Dropsie Avenue (The Contract With God Trilogy, #1-3); Author: Will Eisner; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I just can't sing enough praise for Eisner's graphic novel work. I enjoyed "The City", but "The Contract With God Trilogy: LIfe on Dropsie Avenue" is the magnum opus for me. The sociological evolution of a city neighborhood from modest beginnings through opulence to squalid ending over the course of several generations of residents. Brilliant stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (James Bond, #1); Author: Ian Fleming; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: James Bond is a dark knight. Yes, just like Batman. He is driven to serve Queen and Country by dark psychological forces you don't know about until much later in other stories. He's a predator toward evil-doers and women, especially when the women are also evil-doers. However, in Casino Royale, early in his spy career, Bond is faced with an identity crisis. He's met a woman who has inspired him to question the path he's on. Should he continue as an operative or retire and try to lead a normal life away from the killing and intrigues? We already know what path he chooses. But to see Bond on the brink of rejecting his fate makes him a tragic character. And that crosroad rises again in a later story. He is what he is. A killer. And, in his business, you don't trust anyone and you stay alive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ender's War (The Ender Quintet, #1-2); Author: Orson Scott Card; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read the original story version of "Ender's Game" many years ago. This is my first time reading the novel version in this omnibus volume comprising both "Ender's Game" and the sequal, "Speaker of the Dead." I wanted to read this before the movie comes out this fall. Unfortunately, not knowing, nor having been a precocious child, I did not take to this cast of gifted children. I had the same problem with Scout from "To Kill a Mockingbird." The children just weren't belivable. I've known AP kids from when I was in public school. They could still be immature and petulant even with their gifts. Ender's kids are not. They are brilliant young adults in juvenile bodies. Just didn't work for me. I enjoyed the story twist and want to see how it is played out in a movie treatment. But I doubt I'll be reading any more Ender books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Was the War of the Trenches; Author: Jacques Tardi; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Great art and poignant, sad stories. Compares to Art Spiegelman in tone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A big story with many vivid characters. Set in a medieval Europe flavored alternate reality, the characters feel very modern in their feelings and aspirations. Considerable court intrigue and many coming-of-age stories happening simulataneously. I think the final heros in this story may very well all be juveniles at the end of Book 2. On to Book 3!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steely Dan; Author: Brian Sweet; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Easy to read over-view of the band's output. Reviewed by album in chronological order and then by track. Sometimes the inspiration for the songs are revealed, other times who played what solos is discussed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don Quixote; Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not a favorite. I don't like Don Quixote's character. Today we would label him as having mental health issues, probably dementia. He was delusional and hurt people while delusional. Sorry. Don't see him as heroic. The rest of the story is imaginative and nicley allegorical, but the Don is a deal killer for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Friend Dahmer; Author: Derf Backderf; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Strange story. Strange subject manner. Backderf's art style is somewhat like Crumb's, so the subject and art work together gave me flashbacks to the seventies when I first read Crumb.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Operatic Disasters; Author: Hugh Vickers; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: The format of this slim volume is my favorite guitly pleasures. Small, one page vignettes of historic opera performances illustrating that if something can go wrong, it will. But also how great performers often soldier on and make small falls appear to be brilliant improvising. Highly recommended if you like this sort of thing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Portable Dorothy Parker; Author: Dorothy Parker; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I picked this out at my local library during a big snow storm back in the 1980s. Spent the storm reading it. Loved it. Bought it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation; Author: Joseph J. Ellis; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Very compelling organization of post Revolutionary American history leading up to 1790. I found the narrative informative and insightful. Recommended for a synopsis view of the relationships between the Constitutional framers focused on here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #1-3); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A collection of stories about hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg (Prince Aegon Targaryan, future King.) They travel around Westeros so Egg can see the world and the reader is graced with a view of Westeros a few hundred years before the events of The Clash of Kings. Vintage Martin. I am honestly amped to see this window of his world opened up with more stories. But, Mr. Martin, PLEASE publish Winter and Spring before you finish Dunk and Egg!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sawney Bean: Dissecting the Legend of the Scottish Cannibal; Author: Blaine Lee Pardoe; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Pardoe answered my questions. However, over the course of 150 pages, he retold the "apprehension" same story from different author angles too many times for the good of it. This work might have had more impact if it had been an essay length instead of a short book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Whites of Their Eyes: The Tea Party's Revolution and the Battle Over American History; Author: Jill Lepore; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: As a historian, Lepore, acts as a time traveler to bounce back and forth between contemporary conservative conclusions about the motives and actions of the "Framers" to the actual deeds and reflections of the same in their and others' writings. As a college educated person, I find her argument against conflating history and religion a compelling one. I find no value in establishing "historic fundamentalism" in American history and am even more convinced that the separation of church and state protects BOTH from each other.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Brookshill House B B; City: Glastonbury Somerset England; Review: I was warmly welcomed by Sue on my arrival and stayed one night in the twin room which had its own luxurious bathroom. The house has been beautifully restored in keeping with it's age and is spotlessly clean. After a wonderful nights sleep I enjoyed a 5* breakfast which set me up for the day, I can highly recommend this B and B and hope to return in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandbanks Hotel; City: Poole Dorset England; Review: I was treated to 2 nights away in this seafront hotel. The hotel commands an enviable position right on the sandbank and our room on the 3rd floor looked out onto the water with Old Harry rocks clearly visible in the distance. A minus for some folk would be that the lift only goes as far as the second floor necessitating a walk along a corridor to access the flight of stairs leading to the 3rd floor. The room was well furnished with sufficient storage space and the en-suite was light and airy. Nice complimentary shampoo etc and fluffy towels. The dining room had an interesting selection of dishes, cheese board especially good with the inclusion of 'Barkham Blue' ,a Berkshire cheese. Staff all very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowers Hill Farm B B; City: Broadway Cotswolds England; Review: We opted for a spur-of-the-moment night away and were very happy with our choice of accommodation. Warmly welcomed with coffee and cake. Sarah went to great lengths to make sure we had all the information we needed for eating out and places to visit. We stayed in the family room which was big enough to swing several cats and had an enormous sumptuously comfy bed. After a great nights sleep, the breakfast was everything you could wish for.....and then some !! The only slight issue was less than adequate WiFi connection, but this is now being sorted. One night here has whetted our appetites for more. Thanks to you both and we hope to return soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Foales Leigh Farmhouse; City: Totnes Devon England; Review: We stayed at this lovely rural B and B for 5 nights towards the end of September. Run by Catherine and Martin, this spotlessly clean, beautiful accommodation provided everything we could have wished for from hearty breakfasts to local knowledge.....and drying our wet coats by the Aga ! They really are a caring, sharing family and we hope to stay with them again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cardsmill Farm Holidays; City: Bridport Dorset England; Review: We spent 5 nights B and B here and were very well looked after by Sue who cooks a mean full English ! Our Room was very clean and comfortable with a view out onto what looked like a lovely garden......sadly the weather was too wet for us to make use of it. An added bonus for us was to be able to look round the robotic farm and see modern dairy farming methods. All-in-all a great place to stay and we hope to return in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chetnole Inn; City: Chetnole Sherborne Dorset England; Review: We stayed 2 nights here in the room named Tess and couldn’t have wanted for anything more. The room was very large with a seriously comfortable bed,sofa and all the usual drawers and wardrobe. More than roomy en-suite with luxurious toiletries,fluffy bathrobes and towels. Altho’ it was bitterly cold outside we were so snug and cosy. Maria and Simon were ideal hosts with a warm welcome and helpful advice, and the fact that we could eat supper in the pub without having to brave the weather was a real bonus. Sadly we had to cut our stay short as the ‘Beast from the East’ was fast approaching and we needed to return home, but we will hopefully be back before long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out for Justice (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way We Were (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Children of a Lesser God (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grifters (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Tides (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Pizza (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mister Roberts (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funny Girl (1968); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Circle of Friends (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man with One Red Shoe (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lucas (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roxanne (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Sleep (1946); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Jungle Book 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys on the Side (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rio Bravo (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midway (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky III (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Music Man (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Affair to Remember (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Grit (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Operation Petticoat (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman II (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American in Paris (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble in Little China (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wall Street (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Player (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pink Panther (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birds (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Here to Eternity (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hang 'Em High (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: sex (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bird on a Wire (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eat Drink Man Woman (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Up Baby (1938); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Live (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legal Eagles (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dial M for Murder (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Night (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passion Fish (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Accidental Tourist (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Postcards from the Edge (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fearless (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Canyon (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get on the Bus (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Story (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smoke (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Foul Play (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Return of the Pink Panther (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Sir (1966); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Firefox (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mostly Martha (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where Eagles Dare (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Japanese Story (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosemary's Baby (1968); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bonnie and Clyde (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Enforcer (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eiger Sanction (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for Guffman (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sure Thing: Special Edition (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Piano (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broadcast News (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Barefoot in the Park (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Road Home (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Milagro Beanfield War (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Il Postino (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cousins (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gallipoli (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Limbo (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Adam s Airport Inn; City: Ottawa Ontario; Review: We stayed here pretty flight to new foundland. The room was nice and clean, pleasant staff. Good continental breakfast open early enough for our 6:30 am departure. We asked for a cab to be booked and it was there on time. Excellent feature was that we were able to leave our car on the hotel lot at no cost. We were gone for a week.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Capital Hotel; City: St John s Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador; Review: We stayed here for 5 nights in June 2016. The hotel was nice and clean. Very friendly staff front desk and cleaning. We flew in and thought it was more central so decided to rent a car. The restaurant had a good breakfast special for guests, was a bit pricey for other meals. We ate across the street a lot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knights Inn Sudbury; City: Sudbury Northeastern Ontario Ontario; Review: This is a dirty hotel I will never stay in this chain. Our room was tucked away down some stairs. First, no toilet paper in room, person at desk blamed it on new staff, no apology. WiFi has 3 connections spending on your room, my tablet never did connect unless in the lobby. Ice machine was empty. At bedtime we pulled back the sheets to reveal blood on the sheets and drool marks on the other side near the pillow. I went to the front desk and asked for my money back, stated why. The person behind the counter , woman this time, did not once say sorry or offer to change the, discount the stay to at least keep a sale, she was more worried about when we checked in about 6 and that it was now 8:30 I advised her that I am not used to having to check the bed when I check in. Her next question was what room, she also said they have new cleaning staff. I suggested perhaps someone should be supervising the staff. She gave me my money back again no apologies or embarrassment at the state of the room; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham North Bay; City: North Bay Northeastern Ontario Ontario; Review: We stayed here one night. The beds were comfy, shower good, room amenities good, my special request on the location of the room was honored. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really good the addition of a hot breakfast was very welcome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Sault Ste Marie on; City: Sault Ste Marie Northeastern Ontario Ontario; Review: We spent 2 nights here while we went on the Agawa canyon train tour. I had booked the package directly through the hotel. All the plans were correct including the seniors discount on the room. I was very pleased with the staff, good breakfast. Beds were comfy, lots of pillows; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Toronto West Burlington Oakville; City: Burlington Ontario; Review: Check in was a breeze, room was very nice and clean. However they had recently had a new heating system installed which is controlled by the outside temp and heater will not come on till it is a certain temp outside. It was cool when we first checked in but the heat did get better as time went on, I would have preferred it to warm up sooner. They did gladly give us extra blankets. Overall a good place to stay for a quick ovefnight, pillows were a bit soft; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Acme Oyster House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Chargrilled Oysters... do it. They are sooooo good! Buttery and garlicky and perfect. I do not usually eat a lot of bread, but I dipped all 4 slices of the French bread that was served with the oysters into the garlic/butter/herb goodness and enjoyed every last bite. We waited approximately 20-30 minutes on a Sunday night and sat at the bar because it was the first available. Service was good, but not great. I also ordered the crab cake plate. The crab cake was yummy- crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside. The coleslaw it was served with was pretty good and the fries were just ok. When I'm back in NOLA I will return and get a dozen of the chargrilled oysters this time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bayou Hot Wings; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: My husband and I were in NOLA for a few days and based on the Yelp reviews I made it a point to come here during our visit. I was disappointed. First of all, I expected there to be some indoor seating... there was one little counter against the wall with 4 stools. We opted to sit outside at a picnic table (there were two). Honestly, the chicken wings weren't that great. The cashier was so helpful (I would give 4 stars for service). He gave us samples of the sauce to try since it was our first time there and we weren't sure what they would taste like. The pepper jelly sauce was yummy and if I were to go back, I would try that and order my wings extra crispy. Our wings were just meh. We ordered our wings half Bayou Sweet Heat and half Bayou Hotboy. The sauces were pretty similar and tasted good when we tried them, but on the wings they were not so good. We also ordered garlic parmesan frog legs and some alligator bites (first time trying both). The alligator bites were our favorite part of the meal- so crispy, tasty and tender! The frog legs were pretty good but I don't have anything to compare them to. Overall, not impressed and I would not make it a point to go back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willa Jean; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Yum! After seeing so many good reviews, I chose to add this restaurant as a stop on our NOLA trip- we were not disappointed. We came for the milk and cookies and the chicken biscuit.... we fell in love with the frozen alcoholic honeysuckle lemonade. The service was great. We weren't sure which drink to get so our waiter brought us samples of the three frozen drinks they offered. As soon as we tasted the delicious honeysuckle lemonade, we had to order two. We ordered a chicken biscuit, sausage gravy biscuit, and the milk & cookies to share. The chicken biscuit was HUGE and delicious! The sausage gravy was good but could've used a little bit more spice in my opinion. The cookies were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with flecks of sea salt on top and served with a little beater of cookie dough and vanilla bean infused cold milk. When I am in NOLA again, I would definitely make it a point to come back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourbon O Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I came here specifically for the Ramos Gin Fizz and I was not disappointed! I really enjoyed the ambiance of this bar. The band, lighting, seating, and service were all great. I was in NOLA for a few days before a cruise and made a little bar crawl for my husband and I of all the "must have" drinks in the area, and this was on my list. The fizz was shaken by a machine for 6 minutes and definitely worth the wait. It reminded me of a more citrusy creamsicle. It was so frothy and delicious and worth every penny.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: As a stop on my "bar crawl" through NOLA, I definitely enjoyed this bar. It was a fun, laid back atmosphere with a dangerous Voodoo daiquiri (purple slushy drink). I like this history of the bar and would pay it another visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Isle; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: A must do when in NOLA. WARNING: Hand Grenades are dangerous and you should not drink more than one when attempting a "bar crawl" through New Orleans. Fun drink, fun cup, fun bar and crew. We spent more time than we intended here because it was so much fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pat O'Brien’s; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I was unimpressed with this bar. I added it to my "bar crawl" while I was visiting NOLA due to the reviews on Yelp. The bar was not very welcoming and the service wasn't that great. The hurricane was very sweet and very strong (worth the money if that's what you're into). There is a nice courtyard in the back where I wish we would've sat, because the bar experience was just meh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: District Donuts Sliders Brew; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Oh. My. Yum. These donuts were delicious and it was a fun atmosphere. I got the Margarita donut since it was Cinco de Mayo, and my husband got a Mexican hot chocolate donut. The filling in the margarita donut was a little too tart for me, but the hubby really enjoyed it (we shared). I would love to visit again and try some of the other creative donuts available!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sterling Silver "Loving Family" Parents With Three Children Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I love this necklace! It's the perfect size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Paradise Baby Corduroy Horse; Brand: Princess Paradise; Review: Very cute costume! My son looked adorable in it. Made of durable material.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Childrens Western Vest & Chaps Set-black or Brown Suede Leather, S, M or L; Brand: Showman; Review: I bought these for my sons Halloween costume but he also uses them for play. Made of real leather and they are like real Cowboy chaps. Great product for a good price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BEARPAW Women's Lauren Winter Boot; Brand: BEARPAW; Review: Love these boots! Very comfortable and warm. I've wanted a pair of Uggs for some time but couldn't justify paying their price. The Bearpaw Lauren boots is super cute and very warm at a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bogs Kids Rubber Waterproof Rain Boot Boys Girls, Kaleidoscope Print/Black/Multi, 10 M US Toddler; Brand: Bogs; Review: My son has only worn these off and on for a week and a half now and he loves them! He wears a 10 in cowboy boots and I purchased a size 10 in these and the fit is exactly like his cowboy boots. I think they look much better in person than they appear in the photo. After he out grows these and as long as they hold up I plan to purchase again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi; City: Chaweng Bophut Ko Samui Surat Thani Provin; Review: Myself and my husband have recently returned from 6 days at the Kandaburi as part of a 3 week trip to Thailand. We arrived at the hotel by private transfer from the airport which is only about 10 minutes away. Even though it is so close there is no noise as the hotel is not in a flight path. The entrance to the hotel is so impressive with a lovely drive with a gorgeous statue of elephants and a fountain in the middle. We were met buy hotel staff who took us up a few steps to the open-air reception and gave us a welcome drink and some beautiful garlands made from orchids to put around our necks, it was all so impressive and special I felt like I was on my honeymoon all over again! We were then showed to our room which was across the main road in the newer part of the resort which has it's own bar, restaurant and pool area. The room was huge! The bathroom alone was bigger than my lounge at home! Everything was very modern with beautiful fabrics and dark wood. We had a large flat screen tv, mini-bar, safe and a lovely large balcony that looked out over the pool area. The bathroom had a bath with a gorgeous curtained window that looked out into the rest of the room and the biggest wet-room type shower that I've ever seen. Breakfast at the hotel was just down the stairs next to the pool area and and was beautiful with flower arrangements and little lotus ponds everywhere. It consisted of all the usual european and american assortment with some eastern and thai dishes too. Although I love chicken fried rice, I just couldn't stomach it at 8.30am! Across the road is the main reception and main part of the hotel which has it's own bar, restaurant and pool area that leads onto the gorgeous beach. We actually prefered being over the other side as it was alot quieter and there was always places at the pool. The centre of Chaweng is a mere 10 minute walk turning left out of the front of the hotel but we chose to walk to it from the beach. There were always people about so you feel very safe walking along the beach at nite and it's very romantic walking back carrying your shoes after a gorgeous meal in the centre. We did not eat at the hotel as we were told that is was expensive and was not as good as the places in Chaweng itself. This is an absolutely stunning hotel and the staff could not do enough for us. Please do try the spa located next to the reception. Although it's alot more expensive than the places on the beach it's an experience not to be missed. One thing to be aware of is if you are there over Christmas or New Year you will have to pay for the Gala dinner which was such a waste of money. It cost us over £100 each; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort Marina; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I have just got back from Dubai after staying 4 nights at the Westin. This is the second time I have stayed here, the last time being in 2010 and it is still as amazing as ever. My husband and I stayed here for our wedding anniversary and it failed to disappoint yet again. Apart from the beautiful decor, great location and gorgeous food, the staff are amazing and cannot do enough for you. I have been visiting Dubai for the last 10 years and stayed at most of the 5 star plus hotels there and I can honestly say that the Westin takes some beating. I will only stay there from now on whilst visiting Dubai. Upon arrival we were greeted with iced water by the hotel staff. As we had arrived at 08.30am our room was not ready so we were taken to the breakfast area, given breakfast and told somebody would come and get us as soon as our room was ready. They did this within 15 minutes which was excellent service considering we had arrived early morning. Our room was 511 on the 5th floor and it was a Superior Sea View room. The rooms are huge there with large stone balconies that overlook The Palm. The shower was massive, more like a wet room and there was a beautiful sunken bath too with rose petals all around. The pillows were super soft and the bed was enormous. We had booked Half Board and the receptionist explained how it worked. We could either eat in the main restaurant every night or lunch if we preferred or we could try one of the other restaurants as they have a steak house and an Italian restaurant (for this you were given an allowance). We just stayed in the main restaurant each night as the choice great. Everything is very fresh and gets replenished constantly. Lots of the items were cooked specifically for you too so you could have it how you wanted it. I would say that the quality of the food is top quality and that I wouldn't bother staying just b&b in Dubai again as it was certainly well worth the money to do this. The next morning, breakfast was served in the same room and the choice again was unbelievable. There was nothing that they did not have and again they have areas where they cook items specifically for you. The two bars are really cool and most nights one or the other would have half price drinks. This included all beers, most wines, champagne and cocktails. The pool area is quite large and has two swim up bars. It also has a separate area for adults only, which I think is a great idea if you are not so child friendly.The staff frequently came around with ice cold towels and sorbets to help cool you down which is a nice touch. The hotels' private beach is accessable from the pool area and has plenty of loungers, tables and umbrellas, as does the pool. I know that; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harbour Grand Kowloon; City: Hong Kong; Review: Myself and my husband have just returned from 6 nights at Harbour Grand Kowloon. We were orIginally booked into Harbour Grand Hong Kong but it has recently had a fire and the pool was not in use so we changed to this hotel. Thank goodness we did, not only is this a much nicer hotel but in my opinion the location is so much better too. Kowloon is a lot more 'Chinese@ than Hong Kong island and it's also nowhere near as busy. The hotel is not far from the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Kowloon and in an area called Whampoa Garden which is mainly a residential area. The area itself has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. The centre of Kowloon with it's main shopping area of Nathan Road is only 10 minutes in a taxi and the hotel offers regular free shuttles to this area for guests. The front of the hotel was quite impressive with a big round drive and the waterfront setting was spectacular both day and night. The lobby of the hotel was really bright and airy and had a gorgeous sweeping staircase and amazing harbour views from the large windows. Our room was on the 13th floor and we had a Superior Harbour View room. The harbour views from the panoramic windows were phenomenal and I would suggest that you only book a harbour view here as it's well worth the money and I don't think you'll be disappointed. The room itself was pretty roomy and had most things that you would need i.e safe, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities. The decor of the room was a little dated but everything was spotlessly clean and the bathroom was ample with a bath and great powerful shower. The only negative I have about the rooms is that there is no free wifi in the rooms or anywhere in the hotel. It is chargeable and costs around £10.00 per 24 hours. In this day and age, I find it very unusual not to have free wifi in hotels. The rooftop pool area on the 21st floor was great and just what you need in 36 degrees. There was a glass wall so it gave the feeling of an infinity pool and loungers,chairs and a small bar area serving food and drinks. The service was a little slow and we did wait over half an hour for 2 burger and chip. Also, there were not enough sun loungers so unless you got up there first thing, there was nowhere to lay or sit. There was also an adequate gym up there with amazing harbour view but we didn't use it. The view from the roof of Kowloon and Hong Kong was stunning and it's worth going u there even if it's just to take photos. We did not eat in the hotel so I cannot comment on the food but the restaurant area next to the lobby looked impressive and was constantly busy both AM and PM. All of the; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vale House; City: Southport Merseyside England; Review: Myself and my husband recently stayed at Vale House, as we had a wedding close by to attend. We chose this B&B due to it's location, pretty much in the center of town. Also the fact that there was free onsite parking which is rare in Southport. From the moment we were greeted by the owner Vale House did not disappoint. The Burton Suite was huge with a large bedroom, separate sleeping area and extremely spacious bathroom. There was everything you could ask for, comfortable bed, powerful shower, complimentary water and lovely chocolate biscuits waiting for us. I had forgotten to bring cotton wool and there was some in the bathroom which was great. The stand alone bath in the bathroom looked so inviting and it's just a shame I didn't get chance to try it out. Breakfast was great too. There was white and brown bread, danish, fruit, cereal, tea, coffee, juice and a hot menu. We had a full cooked breakfast, cooked fresh and it was excellent. The owners chatted to us over breakfast which was really nice and gave it a more personal touch. This place is a real gem. So much thought, love and hard work has gone into every detail of Vale House and I would urge anyone to stay here over a soulless chain any day. My only negative is that I couldn't stay longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Gables Guest House; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: My friend and I recently stayed at this B&B, as we were in the area for a friends hen party. My friend checked in and was greeted by a very friendly lady who really made her feel at home. She told her that they would look after us and that breakfast would be made for us the next day and that they would even throw in some headache tablets as it was a hen party we were attending! I was really looking forward to meeting the lady and staying here and I arrived later that day. The room was small, twin beds, tea and coffee, clean towels and a bathroom opposite our room. My review is not particularly about the room etc, but more about the disgusting attitude of the staff that spoke to us the next day. There was a sign at the bottom of the stairs and also one in our room which stated breakfast was served at 08.30 OR 09.00. Quite limited we thought, but no problem as we would go down for it at 09.00. My friend opened our door at 08.56 to go down to breakfast, only to be greeted by a young girl who asked her if we wanted breakfast. We said yes, and were promptly told that we couldn't have it as the kitchen had now closed! We then got all of our belongings together to check out and spoke to another older lady downstairs. She asked if everything was OK and when I expressed that I was not happy that we could not get breakfast she harshly told me 'the kitchen shuts down dead on 9am, so you were too late'. I told her it was actually just before 9am but she was not interested and came back with 'there is a cafe at the bottom of the road!'. We were absolutely shocked and disgusted and feel that we were totally ripped off paying £70.00 for a musty smelling room, with no en-suite, but moreover NO BREAKFAST! How can you call this a B&B? It should just be called a BED. I felt really disappointed by this as my friend had told me how nice they were the previous day, I actually felt that I was in a different place to what she had described. This is not cheap, I travel a lot every week with my job and stay in lots of hotels with excellent facilities for less than this. The whole half an hour window and 2 time slots for breakfast is an absolute joke too, especially at a weekend. I'll go on friends recommendations, which I should have done in the first place, next time I stay in Windermere!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lace Market Hotel Nottingham by Compass Hospitality; City: Nottingham Nottinghamshire England; Review: I booked this as anniversary present for my husband and we weren't disappointed. The hotel is in a lovely area away from all the hustle and bustle of the city centre but still only a few minutes walk to the shops etc. There are lots of restaurants and bars all within walking distance. The carpark is just around the corner too and hotel guests get a discounted rate. The hotel is in an old Georgian building and has been renovated beautifully. We had a deluxe double room 35 with a gorgeous view of the church nextdoor. The room was spacious with a great bathroom and Orla Kiely products! We didn't eat in the hotel restaurant but the menu looked lovely and when we popped our head in it was really busy. After dinner out we went back to the hotel bar for drinks. The cocktails were amazing and the service was spot on. The two bar staff were a credit to the hotel, specially the lovely Sicilian barman who couldn't do enough to help. The same barman was working at breakfast too and was so professional and great at his job. There was a buffet area with cereals, fruit and pasties and then your order is taken for a hot breakfast. The choice was fantastic with variations like pancakes, waffles, muffins with eggs and spinach all made fresh for you. We opted for the full English. This was super fresh and tasty and very hot which is not something all hotels get right. We really enjoyed our visit here and will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses; City: Rabat Rabat Sale Zemmour Zaer Region; Review: Great Hotel, great food, the buffet was outstanding and service was super! A must! Thank you at the front desk, visit of 23 February to 24 February with my crew. I will come back. The rooms are very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savoy Central Hotel Apartments; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Excellent price quality in heart of Dubai. Staff is why this Hotel is great! No other reason. A little oldish but well maintained Hotel. New Lobby. Buffet is good but almost same same every day. I will come back if I come to Dubai. Again the staff provides a great service; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Al Safir Hotel Tower; City: Manama; Review: The hotel is exactly a 4-star. The crew and personnel are welcoming you and are giving the best of the services. The rooms a correct. The buffet is a 4-star level and the price for it is correct. Outside pool is small. Wifi is free and good. An excellent Italian restaurant is adjacent the hotel with a higher price level.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel; City: Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: The Hotel is new, well located and connected to the terminal, the rooms are very nice, especially for the grade given to that hotel. The buffet is nice and the breakfast more than correct! on the roof you will find a swimming pool with a nice view over the airport. In other words .. you will get what you ask for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savoy Central Hotel Apartments; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Refurbishing noise in the whole building due to renovation works (every day). Despite the kindness of the crew ... Hotel to be avoided for the time being. You have also a big mosque a little further..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NH Frankfurt Airport; City: Kelsterbach Hesse; Review: It's a nice hotel very close to the airport. If you like Aircraft-noise, it's a nice place to stay. The Aircrafts are landing over the hotel. You can barely see the pilots eyeball. There is a nice garden in the middle of the hotel. The rooms are quite small. the breakfast is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Dragon Hotel; City: Bishkek; Review: I had the opportunity to come again and visit the hotel. It is still a lower 4 star level Hotel. The rooms how old and used, but clean. The food is awful and served the old Russian way with no smile. The breakfast is the worst I ever had. It is a mix of nothing and a bit. Don't touch the coffee.. Low-quality TV with a lot of Russian stuff. Wifi internet is good! Overall average is a low-level 4 (international) star. The hotel is situated in the middle of nowhere. The fantastic quotation of this hotel, can't be true. I am still waiting for the big change!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Titanic Hotel Spa; City: Sulaymaniyah Sulaymaniyah Province; Review: This hotel is situated not far from the airport, the hotel is new. It is nice and should be a 5 star hotel. The room is big and very nice. The breakfast is however a 3-star level, taken into account the situation over here. It's a men's-life over here .. Don't expect a welcome with a big smile. Nevertheless a good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Dragon Hotel; City: Bishkek; Review: I did noticed the last appreciation of the last review. Just as the person wrote earlier .. you really need a good reason to be in this hotel! My last visit a few days ago confirmed that this hotel is not a five-star hotel. Maybe it was a century ago. I even had no TV channels at all. However there is a new Korean restaurant "space" in the hotel. That's might bring a change in the available "menu". The breakfast is still as dramatic as it used to be. The coffee at the breakfast was with the addition of powder milk. If you are happy with a slice of bread some jam and a strange coffee .. it may be the place for you. Please change the management or change to cook! Picture attached of the coffee. Stay away from this hotel unless you have no options!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Savoy Central Hotel Apartments; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: In the meanwhile the works are finished. It became very nice hotel. The hotel welcomes a lot of Dutch people which is very nice. The people working in the hotel are very nice and polite. No facilities for little kids and youngers except for the pool on rooftop. This hotel is supported by an excellent team of employees, it is them that makes the quality of this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Guangzhou; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: I stayed a few days in the hotel for the second time. At the front desk people are very cold and short. The rooms are very standard. The Wi-Fi in the whole hotel is awful as usual.. Simply very bad! The breakfast for the international kitchen is very limited. However it is brighter for the Chinese kitchen.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Wuhan Riverside; City: Wuhan Hubei; Review: The hotel is what you can expect from a 4 star hotel. Rooms are clean but carpets are old and some furnitures are dirty. Some U.S. Chanel's on TV. Breakfast is good, western and local cuisine and personnel is friendly and helpful. Food in the bar is bad. Air Conditioning starts round noon and it can be warm in the rooms. WIFI is a drama, OVERLOADED!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Guangzhou; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: It is the second time I do come here and it is still the same drama. This hotel has no international standard for hotel accommodation. The rooms are dirty and small. The service is an old soviet style policy. The breakfast is awful. No respect of "do not disturb". The location is however not bad. Adjacent a mall with decent restaurants and a supermarket. This is a hotel for local people, not for foreigners. Whatever the response will be from the management ... No change to be expected.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DORMERO Hotel Dresden Airport; City: Dresden Saxony; Review: I ended up here due to a booking mistake of the company. This hotel is just in case you have no options, even if you have to catch a flight early in the morning, you still can leave out of the center of the city. My room on the third floor, is as big as a tissue box. There is no air conditioning in the hotel and they claim it is a 4-star hotel !!!! Breakfast is ok, clean rooms. Do not come here .. Unless you have no money; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Venus Huangjia Hotel Shenzhen Shajin Qilin; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: I have been here several times in the last couple of months. The hotel is spacious just like the rooms. I call it a typical Chinese hotel. The personnel is very kind but barely speaks English. The breakfast is 90% Chinese. No English on TV, even no CNN. Wi-Fi is awful. A big mall is just adjacent the street which is very good. Outside swimming is available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Canvas Dubai Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: This is a real five-star hotel, it is located in Bur Dubai, it is the old part of the city. The room was outstanding and beautiful. Also a good feeling of luxury. A place for certain where I will come back. You need to order a taxi with the bellboy if you need one, A regular taxi will do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: I am actually staying in the Hotel now and must say that I enjoy this place. The hotel is brand new, the rooms are up to date, English is on tv's with movie channels. The breakfast is half European. The personnel is very educated and speaks English fluently. High standards for mainland China. The hotel is connected with the Airport. A new high-speed metro just got ready and is operational within 50 m to travel downtown. A "must-place" to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palmeraie Palace; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Presently in this hotel, it looks marvelous with all the palm trees. The rooms are cozy but oldish, The rooms are clean, however, the breakfast was a drama, it looked more like a cafeteria, The service in that cafeteria was really up to that level!!! And it looked precisely Like a cafeteria. I am very disappointed on this topic. Cheap tourists from the UK and Holland are all over the place. I was looking for a five-star hotel, but it is precisely a four star hotel level. The beautiful inner garden with swimming pool and palm trees will not change the fact.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport; City: Izumisano Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: I have been here for the first time, it supposed to be a 4 star hotel. The room is standard, The interior is quite oldish , but very clean , carpet is old The Internet is good No water bottles in the room No English on TV The room is well isolated from the noise The service is basic. The buffet was below standard. Train connection to the city, however, you can't get back after 10 PM. Taxi is tremendously expensive. Stay in this hotel only if you have to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: We are in Myanmar. The hotel is located in the city. The room I've got is new. Tv is big. The bathroom is also modern. The toilet is very small in my room. The breakfast is basic for western people. There is more choice for Asian food. People are very nice in the hotel. Noisy construction on the other side of the road as they are building a huge building. Seems that the hotel is run by the Accor-group. Verdict: Room 7 Breakfast: 6 Internet 6 Staff: 8; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport; City: Izumisano Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: Very old rooms, well maintained however. Nice view from upper floor restaurant. Polite service. Train to the city downstairs. Mall adjacent the hotel. Standard hotel at an expensive price I guess. Do not expect more; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kazzhol Hotel Astana; City: Astana Akmola Province; Review: I am in the hotel now. Spent the night Bed was awful as very hard and synthetic linen are used. Continuous electrical static shocks all night in bed due to the bed sheets. Decoration: typical Russian Furniture: a little of all, tasteless All forced to a "4" star hotel Breakfast: 4/10 Bed: 4/10 Bathroom 7/10 Wifi 8/10 Staff : friendly Verdict: functional hotel for overnight; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Bowman s; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights to visit the city during the Viking Festival. Debra was a very welcoming host. The original room we booked was unavailable due to a leak but Debra called to ensure the change was agreeable. Upon arrival we were greeted with water, Kit Kat bars and a box of chocolates to thank us for our trouble (which was none, at all!). She was very accommodating when we needed to book the late train, meaning our arrival would be quite late in the evening. Breakfast was delicious. A full English breakfast with choice of egg, freshly pressed coffee (not instant - a huge bonus), as well as fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt. The room itself was spacious with everything we needed to be comfortable. It was warm, clean and inviting. The bathroom was quite small and there was no view in the room, but it didn't matter as we were out all day anyway. The hotel is a short (10-15) minute walk to the city centre. Debra was gracious enough to allow us to keep our bags there after we checked out so we could wander the city without the burden of luggage. I definitely recommend this b & b and have already passed it along to friends planning to travel there in the summer. Thank you for the lovely stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Edson; City: Edson Alberta; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights and truly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and spacious and well stocked with towels. The jacuzzi tub filled up quickly but drained very slowly.thr shower had good temperature control and perfect pressure. Bed was very comfortable and I loved the pillows. The keurig machine worked well but would have preferred creamers, not whitener. The breakfast was fairly basic but well supplied and replenished. I liked that the eggs were hot, not cold. I did a wash ($2 for wash and $2 for dryer) and it was fairly quick. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patricia Lake Bungalows Resort; City: Jasper Jasper National Park Alberta; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights in Cavella 3 in July. We were 4 adults and one toddler. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated the sliding door between the sleeping area and the lounge (with tv, couch and fireplace) so the adults could stay up a bit later than the toddler. We rented a canoe and had a great paddle around the lake. Unfortunately the hot tub was closed the entire duration so we didn't get to enjoy that. We did, however, enjoy a glass of wine on the dock in the evening. Very peaceful. It's a short 10-15 minute drive from Jasper and well worth the drive. We saw an elk on the road in and an elk on the property itself. I will definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to my friends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Eagle Inn Lodge; City: Rocky Mountain House Clearwater County Alberta; Review: Stayed here when the water wasn't functioning at home. I was in the main building. Slept well and had a good breakfast. Staff were very nice. Clean bathroom and also a clean room. I would recommend staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BLOC Hotel Gatwick; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: We stayed here for one night when there was a train strike that would inhibit our ability to get to the airport on time. We arrived late in the evening. The room we booked was tiny, like a prison cell. No room to walk or store much. However, if it's just a place to sleep this isn't an issue. I would stay in the small room if the price was right. My issue was with the long strands of hair we found in the bathroom (which is a toilet/shower combo FYI). Could have overlooked this, but there were hairs on the towels as well. The final straw was when we pulled back the sheets and there were multiple hairs inside the sheets. I spoke with front desk staff and they were quick to find us another room. In addition to finding us one, they put us in a very large room, I assume to compensate us for the dirt and trouble. It was really appreciated. The room was huge! Clean and had a neat view of the airport. The bed was very comfortable. I recommend this hotel, but if you're claustrophobic choose a large room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Overall this was a good trip. But there were some odd things. When I checked in, I grabbed the keys and went up to my room on the 5th floor which was at the very far end of long hallway (seriously, the last room). Neither of my keys worked. I had my suitcase and lots of luggage with me, so did not want to walk all the way back down to get them fixed. I called the front desk and they sent someone up about 5 minutes later. I appreciated that. The room itself was spacious and very clean. The bed is luxurious and comfortable. The bottom sheet isn't fitted so untucks, which is annoying, but not the end of the world. I like that it has charging ports at the side of the bed (but only on one side). Wifi was fast, but sometimes cut out. Our TV wasn't functioning properly. The channel up and down buttons don't work, so you need to enter each station by the number every time. Makes channel surfing tricky. Our heater blew cold air unless set to 24 degrees. Then the room was a really nice temperature. I would have preferred a bathtub to a stall shower, but it was a really nice shower. The pool area is huge. Two nice slides, a separate swimming pool, a kiddie pool, and two hot tubs. Loved this area, and lots of towels. We had our dog with us and they were a dog friendly hotel. Lots of green space around the hotel to walk our pooch. They have dog bowls and dog beds on a first come first serve basis - they had bowls for us, but no beds. No big deal for us. Parking was easy. Lots of spots and spacious.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Four-metre king cobra wrestled from sewer in Thailand; Abstract: A feisty four-metre (13-foot) king cobra was pulled from a sewer in southern Thailand in an hour-long operation, a rescue foundation said Tuesday, describing the reptile as one of the largest they had ever captured. Kritkamon said the snake was more than four metres long, weighed 15 kilos (33 pounds), and was the third-largest they had found.; Category: news
Title: Origins of the 50 most popular dog breeds; Abstract: No matter the breed, dogs are considered man's best friend. But the canines we know and love today have a storied history that varies breed to breed and extends back tens of thousands of years.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Container and modular homes are popping up all over; Abstract: Living in a shipping container? You bet, when they look like this.; Category: finance
Title: 3 children, 1 adult found dead in Deer Park home; Abstract: Police in Deer Park confirm three children and an adult were found dead in a home Tuesday morning.; Category: news
Title: Want to retire and live in an RV full time? 8 things you need to know; Abstract: 8 tips to retire & live in an RV; Category: finance
Title: SCOTUS copyright case has pirate Blackbeard laughing from grave; Abstract: A copyright fight arising from images of his shipwreck in North Carolina's waters would surely amuse the thieving rogue.; Category: news
Title: Debunking the week's tabloid stories: Nov. 1, 2019; Abstract: A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.; Category: entertainment
Title: How to Handle These Awkward (Maybe Even Illegal) Interview Questions; Abstract: Don't be caught off guard by any of these questions.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Woman arrested for 1996 murder of baby girl found dead in reservoir; Abstract: Her death was ruled asphyxia/suffocation by homicide, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just shared a never-before-seen photo of baby Archie with his 'Grandpa' Prince Charles to celebrate his birthday; Abstract: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a new photo of Archie, Harry, and Charles to mark the Prince of Wales' 71st birthday on Thursday.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
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Title: TUI SENSIMAR Natura Palace SPA; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Just returned from a week at the Natura Palace. This is a beautiful hotel, peaceful during the day with excellent evening entertainment. Food was fresh, well-presented with good variety. During the week there were Asian, Italian, seafood specials in addition to the regular menu. Javier the Maître D' was always pleasant and attentive as well as being very busy. I had a twin room for sole use with a sea view. I cannot praise the hotel enough. It is spotless and every member of staff was pleasant and helpful. I will definitely return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stradey Park Hotel Spa; City: Llanelli Carmarthenshire Wales; Review: I stayed here at the end of June for 4 nights. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent with plenty of choice, all well presented. I stayed in a twin room although I was travelling alone. The room was in a quiet area at the back of the hotel surrounded by trees. The hotel was spotless. The afternoon tea was superb! Overall a lovely hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Flor; Review: I stayed here with two friends en route to a cruise. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient, especially Erica on reception who recommended good places to eat and was very helpful to us. Breakfast was excellent, much more than continental! Shuttle to cruise terminal was well organised and good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSIMAR Natura Palace SPA; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: I have just stayed for a second time at the Natura Palace and can't praise it enough. All the staff are helpful and friendly. The food is excellent with an extensive choice, and the restaurant well managed by Javier and his team. Entertainment is varied to suit differing tastes. I particularly enjoyed the pianists in the bar. The pool bar has been refurbished since my last visit and is very stylish with reasonably priced light meals. I cannot recommend the hotel highly enough and I will definitely be returning for another relaxing break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I stayed for two nights. The hotel is beautiful, with spacious well-appointed rooms. The staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and caring. Special thanks to Nishu on reception and janine in the coffee shop for their excellent service. I recommend the food well prepared and presented; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alhambra Court Hotel; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Stayed for two nights. Only a few minutes walk to the city centre. Single room was spacious and very clean. Staff friendly and welcoming and helpful. Breakfast menu is excellent as is the quality of the food. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Moskva; City: Budva Budva Municipality; Review: Lovely hotel just a few minutes walk from the centre of Budva. All the staff were polite, friendly and helpful. I had a double rom for sole use, it was spotless, and nicely furnished. Great bathroom with large shower. Breakfast was ample with a good selection of food, as was dinner, both were buffet style. The Piazza bar/ restaurant was also good and all the food was excellent. I will definitely go back to this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: D&D Distributing Three Sailboats; Brand: D&D Distributing; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Electronic Arcade Claw Machine - Toy Grabber Machine With Flashing LED Lights and Sound; Brand: Liteaid; Review: Got this as a Christmas gift for my 10yr old. Last night I decided to wrap it but wanted to make sure it worked. Well the claw moved up down forward n back but not side to side ' on closer inspection I saw that the mechanism was on crooked and the spin thing just kept going couldn't latch on so I immediately was going to return but realized I wouldn't be able to get a new one for Christmas so I opened the lid by removing all the little screws up top, there's one missing by the way and it seems as if someone did that before because there was scrape marks where the screws were on the paint. anyway I got the lid open I put that mechanism back on the track and everything started working I filled it with candy and I'm hoping that Christmas morning there's no issues with this toy i'm very annoyed that this entire thing happened and the manufacturer should make sure the toilet is working correctly before shipping my oldest daughter who's now 18 had one of these when she was around nine and it lasted about two months so I'm hoping we get more use out of this one; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Boo York, Boo York Floatation Station and Astranova Doll Playset; Brand: Monster High; Review: She loves it and put it together herself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Ball 1-Piece Rattle & Roll Car, Assorted Colors; Brand: Oball; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superman plush Doll - 10in Soft Justice League Superman Stuffed Plush by Kelly Toy; Brand: Kelly Toy; Review: Looks cheap, looks like it was won at a cheap fair.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Gunslick Police Pro-Pak AR-15 Cleaning Kit with Ultra Klenz; Brand: Gunslick; Review: I bought this about a year ago it is still in use the cleaner and oil were good quailty and did the job but were gone after cleaning my ar about 11 times roughly. Really recommend to someone tring to get into the AR-15 arena and r not quite sure what they need. It is a great kit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Extreme Ops 188 Tactical Leg Holster, Black; Brand: UTG; Review: First Let me say I got this with free shipping that by it's self is great for a $20 item. Next it came extremly fast and was in good shape!!! The holster it self is really well made it is reinforced over and over, the inside if the holster has a good solid spine and side wall so it holds shape well. It will adjust to fit most pistol's My S&W M&P40 with a TLR-3 light fit perfect with about 2 min's of adjusting. My friend's who paid 4 times as much for their's we really impressed given it's price!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KA-BAR TDI Law Enforcement Straight Edge Knife; Brand: Ka-Bar; Review: I got this knife mind you with free shipping and man it got here fast. The knife arrive sharp and ready. It came with the clip on hook instead of the belt loop so I was really happy about that. the metal on the belt hook is thin and will bend so careful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leapers Men's Sportsmans Tactical Scenario Vest - PVC-V568; Brand: UTG; Review: Look I never believed that this would be as nice as it is. I read all of the other review's and still thought will maybe nice for the price but not in comparison to other stuff. Man was I wrong!!!!! I got this and let me tell you it is sturdy and has good weight not heavy but not cheap lite. It is really well made from my simple testing but I will say this the pull strap on the back did work on my wife we strapped the vest on her got it fitted and then she played dead I dragged her about 15ft and no thread's popped and she weight's in the 130's so not heavy but it worked I am about 200lbs not to sure for me but will test in the field... Also some of the others have mention the hose in the right sholder pad, it seems to be a stop for the back of the stock to hug up against I have used it on my AR-15 and it locks in real tight..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glock 03374 Disassembly Takedown Tool for Pin Punch; Brand: Glock; Review: Hey guys if you have 1 glock or 10 you have got to have this tool it will not mess up the finish on your pins as it is made of the same polymer as the frame!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meprolight Springfield XD Night Sight Fits 4” and 5" XD series 9mm and .40 S&W caliber pistols; Brand: Meprolight; Review: If you r looking for a set of night sights then you have found the right item they glow brighter then trijicons and cost alot less too. I have night sights on all of my firearms and believe it is a must for all weapons!!!!!!!!!!!!!1; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoppe's Boresnake .40, .41 Caliber Pistol and Revolver, Clam E/F; Brand: Hoppe's; Review: Guys we all know how we hate to clean guns so anything you can do to speed up the process without loosing quality of a good cleaning helps. So why have you not got a bore snake yet? You go from taking 15 min's on your barrel to about 5 min's and it is even more clean then patches could ever dream of doing lol. Great product have a snake for all of my guns calibers!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRUGLO TFO Handgun Sight Set - Springfield XD, XDM, XDS; Brand: TRUGLO; Review: I got these for my XDM 4.5 9mm and they are amazing! I have to say I am a huge fan of meprolights but these are much brighter however the exposed fiber rods give me cause for concern as debre or liquid could get down there other than that I am really impressed!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Pachmayr; Review: I got a ppk/s and did not know what to expect and it beat my hands up pretty bad but after I installed the pachmayr grips it was about half as bad so I hope that is clear it does not remove the pain but does cut down on it some. Easy to install for me don't know what every one had trouble with but I just used the stock screw and pressed down when I screwed the grips together. Great grips!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meprolight Smith & Wesson Tru-Dot Night Sight for M&P 9/40 & 9C/40 full size & compact. Fixed set; Brand: Meprolight; Review: If you are looking for a nice quality set of night sights then meprolights are the best they are brighter and cost less than trijicon's and no difference in durability!!! Meprolights are on all of my handguns!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gould & Goodrich B733-G19 Leather Three-Slot Pancake Holster (Black) Fits GLOCK 19, 23, 32; Brand: Gould & Goodrich; Review: I got this mostly cause of the price and was amazed at how nice it was. The leather is good quality and is molded to the gun well and the thumb strap is steel re-enforced and quality. I am very happy with the holster!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galco Miami Classic Shoulder System for Beretta 92F / FS; Brand: Galco Gunleather; Review: I was not sure what I was getting my self into but all my buddies told me to treat my self to a Miami classic or a miami classic II and I did. Wow I am really glad I did my money was well spent the leather is incredible the whole system is adjustable and you can order replacement holsters which means the rig could fit all your guns. I love it very comfortable and the Tie down kit is a must for this. Go ahead and give yourself a treat!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Otis 316-3-NBBZ Variety Pack All Purpose Receiver Brushes (1 Each, Total 3); Brand: Otis; Review: I got this kit for those tough to get carbon build ups on my ar15 bolt and carrier and it works perfect. I was a little worried that the bronze brush would hurt my gun's finish but it has yet to do anything but remove crud and gunk and nothing else I use this kit on all my guns even my Kimber!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RSR Group, Inc DeSantis Glock 26/27/33 Apache Ankle Holster; Brand: DeSantis Gunhide; Review: I got this to fit my glock 26 and it also fits my keltec pf9 because the strap that holds the gun is secured by velcro on the inside and the holster it self is a very tight elastic material so I got two holsters for one. It is very comfortable and even fits my chicken leg ankles lol it is very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galco Miami Classic Tie Down Set; Brand: Galco Gunleather; Review: The only reason you would be looking at this is if you are thinking about getting the miami classic or the classic II. Well you are going to need this kit if you buy the miami kit it really should be in the miami classic box to begin with but you really do need this it is great and fully adjustable with the miami classic kit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camillus Cutlery Company 19150 Sin Tomahawk with Nylon Sheath, 15-Inch; Brand: Camillus; Review: Really nice and sharp tomahawk. The para cord wrapping feels good in the hand and gives a nice grip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Twisted Veins HDMI Cable 3 ft, Premium HDMI Cord Type High Speed with; Brand: Twisted Veins; Review: Awesome cable for the quality and price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alienware Vindicator Slim Hard Case for 17-Inch Laptop (AWVSC17) [Discontinued by Manufacturer]; Brand: Mobile Edge; Review: Low quality chinese product. Had to return it was warped; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Garmin vívofit 2 Activity Tracker, Black; Brand: Garmin; Review: Interface with iphone is terrible. had to sync with computer to track record; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Veins HDMI Cable 6 ft, 2-Pack, Premium HDMI Cord Type High Speed with; Brand: Twisted Veins; Review: GOOD PRICE VALUE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mobile Edge Alienware Vindicator Neoprene Sleeve - 17"; Brand: Mobile Edge; Review: SECOND TIME IT BREAKS. FAULTY ZIPPER; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JBL Flip 3 Splashproof Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker (Black); Brand: JBL; Review: GREAT PRODUCT SOUND QUALITY AT BEST FOR SUCH SMALL DEVICE; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Van Heusen Men's Flat Front Ultimate Traveler Pant; Brand: ; Review: Great fit and great material, no iron.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Adult Suede Classic Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Adult Suede Classic Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NIKE New Brasilia 6 Medium Duffel Bag Gym Red/Black/White; Brand: ; Review: Perfect gym bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Adult Suede Classic Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G.H. Bass & Co. Men's Bennett Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: This boot is awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Men's White Ledge Mid Waterproof Ankle Boot; Brand: ; Review: Awesome boots!!!! Super well made, great fit, very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens Socks, Fun Socks 2 or 5 Pairs of Sox Per Gift Box; Brand: Modern Motif; Review: exactly as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort Spa; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: This is one of the few hotels in Fort Lauderdale that has its own private beach and they rent jet skis and have parasailing. They offered cocktails on the beach (which was nice) plus chairs and umbrellas (although a drink on the beach is very expensive). Their staff is AWESOME! They tried very hard to accommodate all requests. The location was excellent since we enjoyed the quieter atmosphere of being off the main drag. It you are looking for a hotel to enjoy Florida sunshine and hospitality, this is the place to stay. The room was nice but nothing exciting. The mattress was great as was the showerhead (exceeded my expectations). The hotel had a problem accommodating my food allergies. Parking was $25 for self-park and $31.80 for valet (which seems expensive to me, but was on par with other hotels in the area). I thought it was nice that this facility offered this option. It is important at check-out to turn in your towel cards to avoid additional charges (which is stated on the back of the cards).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Waco; City: Waco Texas; Review: Staff was very friendly and extremely helpful since I had never been to Waco previously. They supplied me with a nice city map and gave me recommendations. My room type was oversold and since we arrived late due to airline weather issues, they upgraded the room to a beautiful two-bedroom suite complete with fireplace. The room was very clean and comfortable. The mattress was great, the only reason they didn't get a 5 on the sleep quality is because they are located near the train, and I was awakened both mornings by the train whistle as it went through town, although the hotel obviously cannot control that. The breakfast buffet was always fresh and hot, although I would have preferred a few more choices. It is a great property, and I plan on staying there on my next trip to Waco.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Bryan College Station; City: College Station Texas; Review: The hotel itself was very nice -- nice lobby and relatively new. I was disappointed, however, in the upkeep of the room itself. We had a two bedroom suite, which was large and nicely appointed, especially the kitchen; however, 3 of the 4 kitchen chairs had VERY ripped upholstery. We are not talking a small tear which someone could overlook, but the entire seating surface was torn, which I noticed just walking into the room. The ripped chairs conveyed the atmosphere of staying in a sub-par motel. This is something that should have been replaced immediately. The other issue we had was regarding breakfast (which is included). We have food allergies and no one working the breakfast talked English well enough to understand our questions and concerns, so therefore we couldn't partake in our usual breakfast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Rehoboth Beach; City: Rehoboth Beach Delaware; Review: This property is only a year old, and everything was in mint condition. The room was very comfortable -- large shower (perfect for assisting little children), large bathroom counter, mini-refrigerator, great mattress and pillows. The lounge/sitting area downstairs was very inviting. The breakfast buffet (which was included) provided a good assortment from hot (scrambled eggs, pork sausage, make your own waffle and toaster station), to a variety of cold cereals in dispensers (and a gluten-free variety in pre-packaged containers so it couldn't be cross-contaminated with gluten varieties), yogurts, fresh fruit bowl, and beverages choices. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our experience here was way above our expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Terre Haute; City: Terre Haute Indiana; Review: We reserved the larger "suite" and were not disappointed. We appreciated the extra space the sofa and desk area provided. The bathroom had a great design with a 6 ft. counter, great shower head, and round shower curtain. The only improvement would have been either a longer shower curtain or lower rod, since the shower curtain on the rounded curtain rod could not quite reach and stay inside the tub. The entire facility was immaculate even though there is road construction going on nearby. The breakfast buffet was good with a variety of different offerings. I especially liked the ham steak. For an included breakfast, it was much better than other hotel chains. The rooms must be well sound-proofed, because I did not hear people in the halls nor did I hear noise from the lobby area (which my room was directly above). The business center was also useful, efficient, and everything in it worked properly. This was the best Holiday Inn I have ever stayed at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Little Rock Benton; City: Benton Arkansas; Review: This hotel is located right off of the expressway, but it was difficult to get to if you were traveling east. It would be easier to exit past the hotel and drive back on the service drive to the hotel. It didn't help that we were arriving in the dark. The hotel was new and clean. The staff was friendly. The free included breakfast was good. My only objection was the pillows, which were small -- one wasn't enough and two was too much. For the price I paid, it was an extremely nice hotel to stay at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Waco; City: Waco Texas; Review: It has been almost 3 years since I have stayed at this hotel. We booked a 2-room suite for 3 people, and the room was outstanding. I noticed that a few areas of the property have deteriorated slightly and could use fresh paint/wallpaper in the hallways and the common areas. The staff was excellent and friendly, and 2 staff members actually remembered me from 3 years ago. I'm not exactly sure what that means. I would certainly recommend this hotel as the place to stay in Waco; we didn't even consider anywhere else since our prior stay. However, Marriott should spend a little money refreshing the property.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort; City: Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Florida; Review: We stayed in their One Bedroom Executive Suite, which is almost 800 sq. ft. The room was VERY nice and large. It was only a short distance from the elevator. The view from the room and balcony was beautiful as it encompassed the pools, beach and ocean all in one view from the room. The decor was nice and airy, and included a small (dorm size) refrigerator hidden behind a door in a cabinet. The shower (which had 2 separate shower heads) was extremely large with a separate sitting area away from the shower heads. The room also included a separate soaking tub. Our room was extremely quiet, which is an unusual plus for hotel rooms. We never heard any neighbors nor anyone on the walkway (since entrance doors to the rooms are located outside). They also offered turn-down service. If you can schedule your arrival day for a Sunday, they are offering 20% off on some rooms on some Sundays. Their property, since it also includes golf courses, is very large. To get around you can walk (although with the temperatures still being HOT and HUMID in September) we usually used other methods. They offer bike rentals, golf cart rentals, (even Segways), and have continuous shuttle service from their hotel to their restaurant/shopping area. Their pool area is very pretty, and the lounges and umbrellas make it comfortable, but the cement area around the pool in the afternoon was so hot my husband literally burned, blistered, and peeled the skin off some of his toes walking to the pool, so we would advise foot protection (this time of the year) until you are stepping into the pool. The food was disappointing, and we tried 3 different restaurants. The restaurants did not offer as many choices as most resorts, hours were limited (and varied by the day which was a bit confusing), the food was edible but not necessarily tasty, so for the food received in relation to the cost it was very disappointing (even though we were aware that food at a resort is always more expensive). The Omni would have received a 5 star review if the quality of food reflected the cost paid. The staff at the front desk, valet parking, room service, etc. were all friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Good Deed (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Order (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things 2 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Innovate Motorsports 3735 Exhaust Bung and Plug Kit (Mild Steel); Brand: Innovate Motorsports; Review: No real problems but I did not like the fact that they illustrate the plug to use an Allen key for removal but the plugs I received were hex head.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akebono EUR340A EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set; Brand: Akebono; Review: have always liked Akebono ceramics- not much dust. just break them in carefully and they won't squeak. I usually don't even cut the disks unless they're bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dynomax 33226 Stainless Steel Hardware Clamp Band; Brand: Dynomax; Review: really convenient for setting up an exhaust system; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine GM (12378255) Fluid 3634621 Cooling System Seal Tablet - 4 Grams, (Pack of 5); Brand: Genuine GM; Review: My daughter has a 2000 Jetta that was losing coolant, about a quart every 10 to 14 days. I pressurized the system but could not find any external leaks. There is no smoking from the exhaust so I don't think its a head gasket. I felt like I had nothing to lose so I bought these tablets, crushed them up, and put three of them into her coolant reservoir tank. That was three months ago and I haven't had to add any coolant since.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arnott A-2724 Air Spring; Brand: Arnott; Review: fixed my problem; not that hard to install; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (2010); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drive (2011); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Despicable Me (2010); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bronson (2009); Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superbad (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Lucky Number Slevin (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Boy (2003); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Children of Men (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Get Him to the Greek (2010); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hangover, The (2009); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ted (2012); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pineapple Express (2008); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Me, Myself & Irene (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moneyball (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Lebowski, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Bird In Hand Country Inn; City: Knowl Hill Maidenhead Windsor and Maidenhead Berkshire En; Review: We have just stayed for three nights at The Bird in Hand Country Inn and we must say a Great Big Thank You to all. The Hotel was spotlessly clean, the rooms had everything you need and was comfortable, the food was excellent and the Staff was both very Friendly and helpfull, we could not have wished for more. We will certanly stay here again when we visit this part of the country and will reccommend to our Friends and Family. Thanks again to all of you. From Pat and Brian Hodson and Joan and Michael Rawstron.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Excelsior Bay; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We stayed at the Excelsior Bay Hotel in May for ten days and we found it an excellent Hotel. The position of the Hotel was perfect, right on the Lake side and in easy walking distance toTown Centre of Malcesine with lovely walks around the Lake. The cleaniness of the Hotel was spot on, the room was very nice, clean and comfortable with an excellent veiw of the Lake. The staff was most helpful, very friendly and made our stay special. The Food was excellent ( compliments to the chef ) as was the service. The pool was superb and the area round the pool was lovely to relax in with the Lake in front and the Mountains at the rear. We hopfully will go back to Lake Garda and would defiantly stay at the Excelsior Bay Hotel. Pat and Brian Hodson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bay Horse Inn; City: Hereford Herefordshire England; Review: We stayed at the Bay Horse for the weekend as we were visitng Family and found it an excellent place to stay. The rooms were large and airy, very clean and comfortalble and the Food was also excellent, both the evening meal and breakfast with plenty for the hearty appetites. We will definitely stay at the Bay Horse next time we are visiting our Family. Pat and Brian.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: We have just had a weekend staying at the Park Inn Manchester. We were at a concert at the Arena so chose the Park Inn for convenience. It is so easy the Arena is only in walking distance as is the Train Station and the Shopping Centre. The Hotel Staff were polite friendly and very helpful, the cleanliness of the Hotel was exceptionally good and the bedroom comfortable and airy as was the bed. ( just could have done with a fridge ). The breakfast also was very good with a good choice of food which seemed to cater for everyone's pallet. We had the evening meal which we thought was rather disappointing to the rest of the Hotel standards, although the service was very good. We would defiantly stay at the Park Inn again when visiting the Arena.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gibbon Bridge Hotel; City: Chipping Lancashire England; Review: We had a special celebration weekend at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel and had the most fantastic time, everything was perfect from the moment we arrived to time we was leaving. The staff was was excellent, very friendly polite and most helpfull in everyway and I can`t compliment and thank them enough. The rooms were very spacious, clean and the most comfortable bed you could wish for, the food was excellent, we dined Friday night alfresco and that was amazing, the service, the selectoin of food and the whole atmosphere was perfect. On Saturday we had a Family and Friends party in the Orangery again another fabulous evening where every one enjoyed something special from the Champagne reception, the meal and the piano playing. Tha gardens are beautiful and we can`t thank everyone enough for a superb weekend, also thank you to the Chefs and Kitchen staff for the wonderfull food and everyone concerned. It certainly was a touch of class. THANK YOU ALL; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guildford Harbour Hotel; City: Guildford Surrey England; Review: We stayed at the Harbour Hotel for a recepfew days for our Grandsons Wedding in Guildford. The young lady at the reception desk was very nice and helpfull and our rooms were ready for us. Although our room was very nice it was short of a mirror in the room as the only one was very awkward when getting ready and we didn`t have a fridge in the room which the rest of our party had. The breakfast was very very good with a good variety of food the only thing that spoilt it you had to order the fried eggs and you didn`t always get them until you had eaten your breakfast this also happens with the tea and coffee, which did spoil what would have been an excellent breakfast. We did get let down in the bar when we ordered coffee and they forgot to bring that to us and we had to ask twice. Overall the weekend was excellent and just the little things that need tweeking. Top marks for the Jetty resteraunt everthing was spot on food, wine and waiters and not to forget the resteraunt and bar staff at the Hotel who was very friendly and helpfull, so full marks for the freindlness of the Hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JanSport Wasabi Backpack; Brand: JanSport; Review: I priced this backpack every where. Amazon had the best price. Which was still a little more than I wanted to pay. It arrived within days. Its nice and big. I purchased it for my daugther who just started Middle School. She loves animal print and purple is her favotite color. She was very happy when she got it and we were able to fit all of her school supplies in it on locker move in day, which was a lot. I'm satisfied, i think it was money well spent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOOGOO 3M Full Adhesive for Apple iPod Touch 4th Gen; Brand: Toogoo; Review: I purchased this beacuse I was trying to replace my daughters ipod touch shattered screen. I also brought tools and a replacement LCD touch screen. It took me 5 hours to do the replacement. It was working but the screen do not lay flush. I tried to conrrect this imperfection and broke the ribbon.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 30 PACK; Brand: MagicFiber; Review: Great value compared to others. Larger than standard size also :) I always loose the little one that come with phones, etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for 13-inch Model A1425 / A1502 MacBook Pro (with 13.3-inch Retina Display) (Blue); Brand: mCover; Review: Great case. Looks awesome. I love the way the Apple shows through the case when in use. Perfect fit. I have this case in black also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuzy Retina 13" Anti-Glare Screen Protector for Older MacBook Pro 13.3" w/Retina Display A1502/A1425 Anti-Glare,Anti-Fingerprint Matte; Brand: Kuzy; Review: Did not fit my new Mac Book Pro with Retina purchased in 2014. Tried to cut it, looks terrible along the edge of my screen. Couldn't return it - potential hazardous material but the seller gave me a refund. Looks great on the part of the screen that is covered.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Meffort Inc 15 15.6 inch Neoprene Laptop Sleeve Bag Carrying Case with Hidden Handle and Adjustable Shoulder Strap; Brand: Meffort Inc; Review: Color and graphics looks different in person. Brought matching skin - was a different shade of red. Returned both. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Meffort Inc Meffort Inc 15 15.6 inch Laptop Skin Sticker Cover Art Decal Fits 13.3" 14" 15"; Brand: Meffort Inc; Review: Color and graphics looks different in person. Brought the matching case which was a different shade of red. Couldn't return this skin - potential hazardous material but the seller gave me a refund.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: amCase 13.3 inch Chromebook Case Sleeve for iPad; Brand: amCase; Review: Looks great, fits great, nice low cost. However there is not a lot of room in the zipper pocket. If you just need something to carry your Mac Book around in, you can't go wrong here. Happy with purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme CZ80 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ80-016G-GAM46 [Newest Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: No complaints. Just what I needed for my work from home job. Some people had issues with their usb drives holding the company software - this one work perfectly for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: noot products J201R in-Ear Earbuds Headphones with Remote Microphone Volume Control Metal Casing Magnetic Earphones for All 3.5mm Audio Devices; Brand: noot products; Review: My husband hates all of the newer designs of the iPhone ear buds that on into the ear canal. He loves these because they sit in the ear but don't go in the canal. All of the controls work and the sound is great. Hes already asking for a back up pair.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics Tone Ultra HBS-810 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset Black (Certified Refurbished); Brand: LG; Review: I have no complaints just wished the battery lasted longer. Great sound, easy to charge, sync and use via Bluetooth. The chord retracts well. Had to change the ear cushions because of my small ears. Im satisfied with my purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos Black Soft Cotton Headset Cover/protector/sleeve for Lg Tone Pro Ultra; Brand: Cosmos; Review: Fits my LG wireless headset perfectly, its my favorite color, and guards my headset from sweat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos  Black Color PU Leather Protection Carrying Case Cover Box; Brand: Cosmos; Review: Fit my LG wireless headset perfectly. No issues with the zipper, solid construction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OontZ Angle 3 Enhanced Stereo Edition IPX5 Splashproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Volume Booster AMP 10 Watts; Brand: Cambridge Soundworks; Review: I brought this speaker for my husband so he could stop taking my JBL speaker and he likes it. Its not as loud as my JBL but its good enough for him to listen to podcasts while he washing the cars in the garage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MAXROCK (TM) Unique Total Soft Silicon Sleeping Headphones Earplugs Earbuds with Mic for Cellphones,Tablets and 3.5 mm Jack Plug; Brand: MAXROCK; Review: I listen to audiobooks at night because I have trouble falling to sleep. I have had countless headphones that hurt my ears and break after me laying in them. I never knew there was a such thing as sleep headphones. These have changed my life. They are perfect. The sound is good so far but even more important - they fit perfectly and I cant even feel them in my ears while laying on my side. They don't hurt my ears at all!!! Im in love. I purchased another pair as a backup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Deerhurst Resort; City: Huntsville Muskoka District Ontario; Review: Well kept resort but not much going on. Need to go to town come dinner time. Golf was great. Would also be a nice place to take my wife for a getaway; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: First I made a mistake in booking which gave me a group rate that was very reasonable for NYC in the summer.nthe problem was I didn't book for the 10 days I needed it for, I only booked 9. When I called back and arranged the extra night they would not honor the discount as thy said I was too late for the additional night but I was encouraged to talk to the Manager at the hotel because the reservation people could not do anything about it. When I arrived (after waiting 30 minutes to check in) I was told by a very abrupt check in person that the rate would not be changed. Because of all the people waiting I decided to come back later. This time I spoke to a nicer lady and after explaining she said there was nothing they could do so I asked to speak the the Manager. She explained it to him and he didn't even come out to speak with a dissatisfied guest! He just passed on a message that there was nothing that woul be done because I was late. It didn't matter tht I was staying for 10 days at his hotel. On top of that they charge for everything and none of it is cheap. 2 club sandwiches and a salad downstairs along with a couple of drinks was over $100! Lots of noisy kids here as it seems to be the place to bring conventions and tour groups from South America. The elevators are horribly slow and don't all seem to be working. Get on whenever you have a chance even if it is going the wrong way. Aside from that the rooms were clean and location is very good. It worked well for us because of a dance convention in the same place but other than that I think there are better choices available. The Sheraton seems to be one of the last stragglers of hotels that don't understand the importance of customer service. None of the same is very friendly, they are just doing a job. I have stayed at numerous hotels and wrote really positive reviews for others but this one is not even close to the top of my list.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Maryville; City: Maryville Missouri; Review: Maryville is not exactly the biggest city around so everything is pretty close to the hotel. It's a nice hotel with a helpful staff and very pleasant. Like most breakfast bars it's just ok but rooms were clean and a good size. It was reasonably priced so all in all a good stay for a night; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Verandah Resort Spa All Inclusive; City: Saint Philips Saint Philip Parish Antigua Antigu; Review: Our trip to Antigua was really very relaxing but wow what a quiet place. The verandah has very nice rooms, clean and large with a great balcony and ours overlooked the beach. It was a really nice room but the bed was like a rock. You could ask for a topper for the bed but we didn't but even with the topper others said it didn't help soften it much. The food was very good at the buffet and beach bar and we didn't try the other restaurants as my wife is very picky in what she will eat. Apparently some people who have been back a few times said the food was much better this year than previous years. There are very few activities at the resort so you have to travel off the resort to do anything. There are a few watersports at the resort and snorkeling at the resort is very poor, water is cloudy and not much to see. The beach had a fair bit of seaweed in the water and really calm. Many would like this but we enjoy some of the waves coming on but the waves are broken by the rocks at the mouth of the bay. If you are taking kids it would be great for them. We went off the resort for a 2 minute walk to Long Bay Beach and it was great! The only bad thing was paying $5 to rent a chair and then another $12 for an umbrella but it was worth it to us. Snorkeling was better here but still not great. The is little nightlife at the resort which isn't a big deal to us but at other resorts we have visited the is a disco or a show to be had, here there was just a small setup at the pool bar with a different musical act each night, it was Ok but nothing to write home about. The staff was a mixed bag, some were great and others not so much so, I think they are fairly accommodating but nobody is in a hurry to do anything here, you just have to learn to live with it. The resort is pretty spacious but things spread out well. Off the resort we rented a car and toured the island. To do it again I might have skipped St. johns it's just a cruise ship town. I think I would have spent more time beach hopping, thats really the pride of Antigua. The cost to rent a car was about $90 total for the day but it pales compared to cost of a cab to get anywhere. We did do the Shirley Heights thing on Sunday night but it really is a waste unless you have a large group or very outgoing. Crowded and not much to see or do other than drink and listen to some steel drums. I did the swim with the Stingrays which was cool although they tell you they will take you snorkeling but if you want to snorkel, don't plan on; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ballantyne a Luxury Collection Hotel Charlotte; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: The hotel is quite nice and the rooms are clean and spacious. The beds are incredibly comfortable so I usually have a great sleep here. The service is first rate. Having said all that they charge for it all. I was staying in the off season and I'm sure there would be more value for me if I was there during golf season as the course looks great but I haven't played it. The hotel is a little out of the way and does not run any sort of shuttle service to the airport. They have a spa which I hear is nice but again I didn't use this either. It is a great place for meetings because of the large rooms and the food service is also good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin New York Grand Central; City: New York City New York; Review: Nice location although a long walk to Times Square in the rain. The hotel staff was great. they were pleasant at checkin, valet staff was very nice. The rooms very nice, clean and for NY they were spacious. Overall a great stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Owen Sound; City: Owen Sound Grey County Ontario; Review: Although the staff did what they could to help us, this is not a very good hotel. The first room we were given smelled like someone was belching sausage all day before we got there and there were 2 huge footprints on the couch???? They quickly changed us and the next room was much better smelling but in no time my wife was stuffed up completely. I have never seen her like this before. We also struggled to get the room cool because the controls didn't seem to make a lot of sense. That may have been my stupidity more than anything but they weren't exactly user friendly. We booked for 2 nights and left after night one and forfeited our payment because it was booked through a third party. Don't think I would stay at a pet friendly hotel again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Jackson North Ridgeland; City: Ridgeland Mississippi; Review: Had a great stay here, staff was great, accommodations were really nice and clean and restaurant was good. The manager kept checking up on our group to make sure all was good. The workout room was OK and the grounds are well maintained.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Airport Gateway; City: College Park Georgia; Review: I checked in very late at night and only actually spent a couple of hours in the room to nap and shower before flying out. The hotel looks very nice when you walk in and the rooms are very well appointed but I couldn't get past the smell that hung in the room. Not sure what it was, it smelled like bad BO or maybe wet carpet but it didn't leave my room. Because my stay was so short I tolerated the smell and grabbed an hour sleep; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Esencia Nativa; City: El Zonte La Libertad Department; Review: The place really is pretty basic, nothing fancy, don't expect North American standards but it is clean. No hot water in showers and beds a little stiff. Really great staff and a bill of $188 US for 2 half days and 1 full day total for 3 people for all our food and drinks. Awesome thin crust pizza, generous shots when making drinks and great banana pancakes to start your day of laying by the pool. The downside is the rocky ocean water that had a really bad smell while we were here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saddle Brook Marriott; City: Saddle Brook New Jersey; Review: Stayed here for business and it's ok but nothing special. Seems like an older hotel but staff was nice. The staff at the bar was not very attentive but the ones at breakfast were very nice. It could do with some upgrades but it's also not terriblr; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sandos Playacar Beach Resort; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: A comfortable bed can make or break a holiday, well don't come here if that's what you need. They have a great beach, food was average, rooms just OK but the beds and pillows were horrible. Couldn't wait to have my own bed back. Staff was ok but lots of push to sign up for the royal elite. They have all these adults only areas, select elite and royal elite breaking up the hotel. I prefer resorts were the whole resort caters to one classification and doesn't try to create a mini class system within the resort. We were here 7 years ago and remembered it more fondly than our repeat visit; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Cleveland Westlake; City: Westlake Ohio; Review: had to stay here for business and like most Hampton Inn's it was more than suitable. The room and bed were comfortable. The staff were really nice and the breakfast was ok. I wouldn't hesitate staying here again if I needed to; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Levis Convention Centre; City: Levis Chaudiere Appalaches Quebec; Review: We arrived for the a night on our way out east and the staff checked us in quickly and were very friendly. The hotel is very clean, modern and has everything you need. We not hesitate to stop by again. The location was good, close to restaurants and other amenities including the convention centre its attached to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Moncton; City: Moncton New Brunswick; Review: A reasonably priced hotel with a friendly staff and a clean hotel. The beds were comfortable and the location was good. When we arrived we were checked in quickly, found our room to be clean and easy to access. The staff recommended. Some good eating establishments and made sure we had everything we needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoreham; City: New York City New York; Review: We were here for 3 days and although the room was big by NYC standards it is pretty dated. I'm not a big fan of cloth coverings on walls they just seem dirty to me. The bed was comfortable and the staff was ok but the restaurant was very slow even for a quick drink. Price was reasonable for NY but it reflected the hotel; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Cartersville; City: Cartersville Georgia; Review: Stayed here recently for one night and the staff was so nice. The hotel is very tastefully decorated in the main lobby. The rooms are also very nice and very clean. My only issue with my stay was how dry the room was. I woke through the night very thirsty and have experienced this in other hotels where the windows don't open. Overall it's a really nice hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Florence; City: Florence South Carolina; Review: This is a really nice hotel. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The main lobby is well appointed. The gym is on the small side with limited equipment. I had such a great sleep, the room was nice and clean. Overall a very comfortable hotel in a nice part of town; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn at Aspen; City: Aspen Colorado; Review: It is the typical ski lodge type place but the beds are comfy, the rooms kept clean (aside from the odd stain) and they are big. The staff was great although the bartender seemed a little abrupt. Decent breakfast and great view! Sat outside for breakfast one morning to see 4 deer run across the field opposite me. For Aspen this really is a good deal!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norfolk Lodge Suites Ascend Collection; City: Norfolk Nebraska; Review: I think in the 70's this might have been a nice place but today not so much so. The rooms were large enough but they seemed dirty because the hotel is so dated. I'm sure it was clean but nevertheless I didn't get a great feel. There is a sports bar type place inside that seemed ok for a drink or two and the staff at the front desk were very nice; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Canton South; City: Canton Ohio; Review: Stayed here for one night and the staff was great, all of the hotel was clean and only complaint was the room a little small but not a problem. It is a little out of the way of anything other than a gas station; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: The hotel is very well appointed and caters to those that can afford a nice stay in the downtown core. Excellent rooms with city views, great breakfast buffet, professional staff and very clean. Within walking minutes of Ripleys, The Rogers Center and the ACC; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn and Suites Florence Center; City: Florence South Carolina; Review: Stayed here for the first time on business and they we friendly, very clean hotel, comfortable room and nice amenities. I wouldn't think twice about staying at this hotel. Close to shopping, food, cinemas and highways; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Cartersville; City: Cartersville Georgia; Review: I like the suite type hotels. I travel a lot and appreciate the separate rooms for sleeping and sitting. The only knock I have against this chain is the pillows, they are terrible. Breakfast is also a little weak but very nice and clean throughout; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport; City: Salt Lake City Utah; Review: Nothing exciting but clean and friendly staff. The restaurant was good. I had a suite which was great and very spacious. The location is great when getting in late or flying out early and pricing is reasonable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Florence; City: Florence South Carolina; Review: Let's get the bad part out of the way first, terrible pillows! They are really cheap, no other way to describe them. Aside from that the hotel is nice and clean, close to shopping and restaurants. The staff is not overly friendly but they are not rude either, kind of indifferent; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Auburn Finger Lakes Region; City: Auburn Finger Lakes New York; Review: Probably one of the most outdated hotels I have ever stayed at. They are renovating but probably could have been done 20 years ago. I had an older room not yet updated. The heat/cool hard to control a bathtub that was dirty looking. The staff although very pleasant (reason for 1 star) are really slow at check in and check out.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: La Crosse Technology WT-3129B 12 Inch Atomic Analog Wall Clock, Black; Brand: La Crosse Technology; Review: I was a bit worried about getting this clock after reading some of the negative reviews but I went ahead and did it anyways. It came quickly, was well packaged and easy to turn on. Within 10 minutes it reset itself to the correct time and I haven't had a problem or issue since. My office is in a cinderblock and stone building but the radio signal seems to have no problem getting through to the clock. It has a nice big face to make it easy to read the numbers from across the room and I don't hear it ticking at all. Overall... I ended up getting three of them for our offices and all three would fit this review exactly. No problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Crosse Technology WT-3144S 14 Inch Atomic Analog Silver Wall Clock; Brand: La Crosse Technology; Review: I was reading a lot of reviews about how great this was, or about how horrible it was. I was honestly a little worried about ordering it but went ahead anyways. It came quickly and was well packaged. After unpacking and getting it turned on the clock self set within 10 minutes and has worked perfectly ever since. I was so happy with it that I bought 3 more for our office and each one has worked without a problem at all no matter way it is facing and the fact that we are inside a cinderblock building has no effect on it's ability to set itself. I couldn't ask more from an atomic clock.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Calphalon Enamel 14 Piece Set- Black; Brand: Calphalon; Review: Wow, when this box was delivered I was glad that there was a big guy around to carry it for me. These are really nice pots and pans. They seem well made, sturdy and nice and heavy, not thin and flimsy. Heat distribution was even and clean up was easy. I want these to last so I had to warn everyone in the house that nobody better be using steel or abrasives on them or else momma is going to have a kitten. I wouldn't hesitate to order these again or be ashamed to give to someone as a wedding present.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef'sChoice 6090000 Food Slicer (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: ChefsChoice; Review: I was a little worried about buying this slicer because you just never know how well things are going to work. But, we had 27 beef briskets to slice for a fund raiser and we really needed a good slicer at an affordable price so I took a chance. Shipping was really fast and it was well packaged. Setting it up was easy and setting the thickness of the slices was easy too. It worked wonderfully cutting up that many briskets but I was a little disappointed in the fact that we couldn't get a large pan under it to collect a larger quantity of meat at once. Otherwise, it worked really well giving uniform slices, clean up was easy, moving parts worked as they should so that I wasn't getting tendonitis moving it back and forth. We will be using it from now on for any of our slicing needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: wall26 Personalized Photo to Canvas Print Wall Art - Customize Your Photo On Canvas Wall Art - Digitally Printed; Brand: wall26; Review: Great pricing and the photos look great on the wall. Would buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Story of Summers; Author: Sophia Scarlet; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I've never hated a hero and heroine from the same novel as much as these two.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cupid; Author: Jade Eby; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This is barely on the edge of romance. I would say the dark theme overpowers the romance. I also don't think it's erotic. Even for those that love dark romance, I probably wouldn't recommend this just because the hero is a gorgeous nut case that needs to be admitted to a mental hospital, plus in the way of romance I don't think its the perfect mix. However, as a book, its great. I would recommend it for someone looking for a good read. Asher is the best part of the book because he is so crazy you laugh. He has the best crazy thoughts! I didn't give it a 4 because of grammar and the writing could have flowed a lot better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Valentine (Cupid, #2); Author: Jade Eby; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: Overall Book 1 and 2 were good. This flowed a lot better than the first book but it gets deducted a star because the author repeated portions of the first book which was just unnecessary. Otherwise it would be a 4. Reading Asher's thoughts, I realized this is probably how Huck from Scandal thinks as well. That last chapter was the funniest part of the book!! I literally laughed out loud. One thing I have to give credit to is that there was never a dull moment and I laughed at certain points all the way through to the last page. I preferred how Asher was portrayed in the first novel. The way the book ended, I don't think it needed to end that way. I also feel that this could have been a 5 star series had the author given Asher and Diana a way through their issues. It was a good read though and I enjoyed it. I would recommend the series for a read, but not if you are a die hard HEA reader. "I'm not a monster all of the time Diana." He directed his attention to the window. " Just on the days that end with y.".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Love Child; Author: C.J. Howard; Genres: romance; Review: Don't do it! The author continues to write the same thing over and over. Not only that, she kept mixing up information, like she forgot what she wrote previously while writing the book. The Billionaire is weak and a fool. The wife is more Alpha than he is. His reasoning for life and his decisions is beyond ridiculous. The heroine is in love with the hero but still allows her ex to get close to having sex with her when the book is close to being finished...uhm really?? 0.5 Stars! .5 because I thought the hero was a nice Beta hero in the beginning...NOT!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BIG DADDY SINATRA 2: IF I CAN'T HAVE YOU; Author: Mallory Monroe; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: Wow....something must be wrong with me because I felt like I was reading a soap opera and not in a good way. I don't think the writing was good. The plot was repetitive (similar to her other books). I think the problem with this is that ex's are always trying to kill the heroine! Things were just so far fetched that it took me out the story. Having too much drama and unrealistic drama is not a good thing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comanche Flame; Author: Madeline Baker; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The hero did something unforgivable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Beauty and the Breed: Shameless Passion and Perils; Author: Sharon Jordan; Genres: history, biography, romance, historical fiction; Review: Grammar, obviously the never heard of it before! Good storyline, but the grammar....; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Prince (Princes Trilogy, #1); Author: Elizabeth Hoyt; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I did not want it to end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Digging Deeper Into Sin (Dipping Into Sin #2); Author: D.J. Parker; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, romance, mystery; Review: It had the potential to be great, but it needs serious editing. I'm not giving it 1 star because it actually held my attention, otherwise it felt contrived and disjointed. ugh...such potential....; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The 'N' Word (From Race to Redemption, #1); Author: Tiana Laveen; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was a very interesting read, but I hate when I feel as if the author is giving unnecessary information or dragging out story. Why do we need to read almost a chapter about one minor character? It was a good book but it wasn't the best. I believe it's how the author writes and I'm just not a fan of drawn out stories that serve no purpose. Regardless, her novels are always interesting and at least worth a read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Natural Beauty; Author: Leslie DuBois; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This is a great book for women of color. It really teaches acceptance and I love that we took that journey with the heroine towards accepting her natural beauty. It was also very entertaining, I smiled and laughed throughout the book. The only downside was the romance with Mahogany and Trent. There relationship felt a little rushed and I wish the author took just a little more time to develop their relationship. Overall, I think it was a good book! I would read it again and I'm honestly sorry I waited so long to read it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Promise (Clayton, #1); Author: Kat Martin; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Loved the hero and heroine in this book. They would do anything for each other and I loved that they didn't fall into the conventional mold most heros and heroines fall into. We have a tortured hero that loves the heroine and expresses this to her from start, even though it is hard for him to admit love. The heroine loves the hero with her whole heart and would do anything or face anything to be with him.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Your Ultimate Guide to Light Bulbs; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle
Title: 47 Photos of Kate Middleton That You Forgot Existed; Abstract: Looking back at the Duchess of Cambridge's best moments through the years.; Category: lifestyle
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: Why GM and Michelin's airless Uptis is the future of car and truck tires; Abstract: The airless tires are expected to launch on a General Motors vehicle by 2024.; Category: autos
Title: Company Selling Big Stash Of Nissan Skylines; Abstract: The cars are currently sitting in a secret Warehouse in Japan.; Category: autos
Title: How Kate Middleton's New Style 'Confidence' Will Shine on Pakistan Tour (and Why She'll Wear Green!); Abstract: Kate Middleton's Pakistan Tour Style Predictions; Category: lifestyle
Title: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced Now, Sends Twitter into a Tailspin; Abstract: Chrissy Teigen Predicts The Office's Jim and Pam Are Divorced; Category: tv
Title: How To Judge The Prices Of Collector Cars; Abstract: Where Does The Collector Car Market Stand On Prices?; Category: autos
Title: America's largest auto retailer sells customers defective used cars, report says; Abstract: A new report found that one in nine used vehicles sold from AutoNation contained defects.; Category: news
Title: 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: 25 Beautiful Bookcases You'll Want in Your House; Abstract: Add storage and style with one of these amazing bookcases for your home.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Here's A Cool Cutaway Explaining Engine Knock And Fuel Octane; Abstract: ; Category: autos
Title: Man Reveals Big American Muscle Car Barn Find; Abstract: These classic cars are definitely not in showroom condition.; Category: autos
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: Quick Jack: The Safer and Faster Alternative to a Floor Jack; Abstract: We show you how to set up Quick Jack, the faster and safer alternative to using a traditional floor jack and jack stands.; Category: autos
Title: Marines correct 74-year-old Iwo Jima error; Abstract: Historians determined that Cpl. Harold 'Pie' Keller was one of the six men who raised the flag.; Category: news
Title: Costco workers reveal 6 things they'd never buy from the store; Abstract: Costco products are known for their reasonable prices and bulk sizes but there are some employees say they choose to avoid.; Category: foodanddrink
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: Harley-Davidson's LiveWire electric motorcycle is back in production; Abstract: The company was tight-lipped about what went wrong, but it looks like it was an isolated charging issue.; Category: autos
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: How to Lose 10 Pounds (and More!) from People Who Did It; Abstract: Losing weight is hard, but it can be done! These insider tips from 17 people who lost 10 pounds or more could tip the scale for you.; Category: health
Title: This Is Why Ghosts Say "Boo!"; Abstract: Ghosts have been saying "boo!" for centuries, but have you ever wondered why? The origins of the exclamation go back at least five centuries.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 2020 Airstream Caravel Is a Miniature Hotel Room on Wheels; Abstract: Airstream's iconic exterior design and contemporary interior styling makes the Caravel the most fashionable compact trailer at the campground.; Category: autos
Title: Trump's Advisers Gave Him Option to Recognize Armenian Genocide as Tactic to Pressure Turkey; Abstract: Dozens of nations see the deaths of a million and a half Armenians and hundreds of thousands of Greeks and Assyrians under the Ottomans as a genocide, the U.S. might have too, an NSC official told Newsweek.; Category: news
Title: Opinion: Social Security has cheated seniors out of $15,000 over the past decade; Abstract: The purchasing power of Social Security dollars is falling at an alarming rate, a new analysis finds.; Category: finance
Title: Small cans lead to big sales for Coca-Cola; Abstract: Good things came in small sizes for Coca-Cola last quarter. The company reported sales that topped forecasts, thanks in part to a double-digit increase in volume for its 7.5-ounce mini cans.; Category: finance
Title: Healthy Men: Men and belly fat: A bad combination; Abstract: Belly fat increases your risk of developing a number of serious health conditions in particular, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and colorectal cancer.; Category: health
Title: SEMA Sues DOT for Failure to Implement Replica Car Law; Abstract: In 2015 Obama signed a car friendly bill the FAST Act into law and NHTSA for 3 ½ years has failed to act prompting SEMA to keep its word and sue.; Category: autos
Title: U.S. Marshals Auctioning Off 149 Vehicles From DC Solar Scam; Abstract: The largest single car collection that the USMS has ever sold!; Category: autos
Title: Passenger wears over 5 lbs of clothes to avoid excess baggage charge; Abstract: ; Category: travel
Title: Failing to review your drug prescription plan during Medicare open enrollment could be a costly mistake; Abstract: One retiree will spend 40 to 50 hours looking for the right Medicare plan.; Category: finance
Title: Unlock the secrets of this puzzle house with 13 floors; Abstract: With 13 floors and no internal walls, the House in Miyamoto is breaking all the architectural rules. Step inside this puzzling family home in the heart of Osaka...; Category: lifestyle
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: Why GM and Michelin's airless Uptis is the future of car and truck tires; Abstract: The airless tires are expected to launch on a General Motors vehicle by 2024.; Category: autos
Title: Bloodhound arrives in South Africa to undergo speed testing this month; Abstract: They'll conduct runs up to 500 mph-plus, mostly to test braking and drag; Category: autos
Title: One Man Has Owned This 1964 Shelby Cobra for 50 Years; Abstract: Bill Gise was thrilled to buy this 1964 Shelby Cobra half a century ago and his enthusiasm for it hasn't diminished a bit in the intervening years.; Category: autos
Title: Cramer on stock record: We need apologies from trade war naysayers who said US would be damaged; Abstract: "It turns out, the industrials not as perturbed about China as you would have thought," CNBC's Jim Cramer says.; Category: finance
Title: SNL's Michael Che Under Fire on Twitter for Calling Caitlyn Jenner a 'Fella' on Weekend Update; Abstract: SNL: Michael Che Called Transphobic After Caitlyn Jenner Joke; Category: tv
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: Toyota Dealer in Alabama Selling Slightly Used Supra for $167,000; Abstract: The Launch Edition model has 182 miles on the odometer and a price three times the cost of the car as new.; Category: autos
Title: How To Open a Can Without a Can Opener; Abstract: All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers he showed them!; Abstract: Paid $4,200, asked $8,500, crushed for nothing; Category: autos
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: My Doctors Told Me I Had IBS. 4 Years Later, I Found out It Was a Completely Different Disorder; Abstract: One in three women has this disorder, and it often goes undiagnosed.; Category: health
Title: Here's How Much Caffeine Is in Your Favorite Starbucks Drinks; Abstract: Admittedly, I order the same couple of drinks at Starbucks every time I go - and I don't really know what exactly is in them.; Category: health
Title: Mom vs McDonald's Egg Hack; Abstract: Did you know that you can order eggs five different ways at McDonald's? Nicole is skeptical, so she orders eggs her way at the drive thru. Check out her reaction.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Hyundai fuel cell semi concept makes the Tesla Semi look boring; Abstract: Called the HDC-6 Neptune, it's a pretty great-looking thing.; Category: autos
Title: NFL Draft: Ranking the 30 quarterbacks selected in the first round in this decade; Abstract: NFL Draft: Ranking the 30 quarterbacks selected in the first round in this decade; Category: sports
Title: Conway spars with Wallace on whether White House will cooperate with impeachment inquiry after formal vote; Abstract: Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway sparred with Fox News' Chris Wallace Sunday on whether the White House would cooperate with the House's impeachment inquiry following a vote to formalize the process.; Category: news
Title: Old tires on your car can have tragic consequences; Abstract: When dealing with cars that are infrequently driven, sometimes tires can age out before they wear out. So inspecting them is imperative.; Category: autos
Title: This Simple Hack Will Keep Spiders Out of Your House; Abstract: It's chemical-free! The post This Simple Hack Will Keep Spiders Out of Your House appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: EarthRoamer Introduces Carbon Fiber-Bodied LTi Expedition Vehicle; Abstract: This thing looks amazing, inside and out.; Category: autos
Title: 12 Fall Landscaping Mistakes to Know and Avoid; Abstract: Whether you have a green thumb when it comes to your home garden, or you can hardly tell the difference between a rose and a weed, you should know that there are certain landscaping tasks that need to be done right to keep your home exterior looking its best. But to do that, you must avoid the most common fall landscaping blunders.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Wild & wonderful treasures of SEMA 2019 US edition; Abstract: The best customs, restorations and radical builds from the world's largest custom car show; Category: autos
Title: Sears says it has secured a $250 million lifeline, will close 96 stores; Abstract: Sears told Reuters on Thursday it had won a $250 million lifeline from lenders that include billionaire owner Eddie Lampert, and will close additional stores, as mounting losses strain the beleaguered U.S. department store chain's finances.; Category: finance
Title: GM sells its Lordstown Assembly plant to electric truck start-up; Abstract: GM sold its idled Lordstown Assembly plant in Ohio to Lordstown Motors for an undisclosed amount.; Category: finance
Title: Chevrolet Somehow Makes One (1) Electric Pickup Truck; Abstract: Chevy, a company that does not sell an all-electric mass-produced pickup truck despite being literally the best-prepared company on earth to do so, finally made one. Literally just one.; Category: autos
Title: Why You Shouldn't Ever Go for the Cheapest Brake Pads; Abstract: Brakes are the most important part of your car. Here's why you shouldn't cut costs on them.; Category: autos
Title: Load up on vintage trucks and SUVs crossing the block in Iowa; Abstract: Classic trucks set to star at Mecum Auctions Davenport sale; Category: autos
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 Real Reason McDonald's Keeps the Filet-O-Fish on Their Menu; Abstract: It's something of an underdog story.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Birds, The (1963); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Storm, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carlito's Way (1993); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Multiplicity (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il) (1966); Genres: Action, Adventure, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2004); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 3 (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Story, A (1983); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Gran Torino (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Mr. Banks (2013); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Hustle (2013); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50/50 (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Grit (2010); Genres: Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The (2012); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fighter, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Skyfall (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moneyball (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The (2008); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last of the Mohicans, The (1992); Genres: Action, Romance, War, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natural, The (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fistful of Dollars, A (Per un pugno di dollari) (1964); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For a Few Dollars More (Per qualche dollaro in più) (1965); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator (1987); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TYR Men's Fusion 2 Jammer Swim Suit; Brand: TYR; Review: Excellent! Price & Hi Tech !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TYR Men's Fusion 2 Jammer Swim Suit; Brand: TYR; Review: Excellent! Price & Hi Tech !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Profile Designs T4+ Carbon Clip-On Aerobars; Brand: Profile Designs; Review: Great product! happy for the deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giro Trinity Cycling Helmet; Brand: Giro; Review: Great product for the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TYR SPORT Men's Hurricane Wetsuit Category 1; Brand: TYR; Review: Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Home: Hidden Book Three (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Vanderlinden Page; Review: Lost Girl (book 1) kept appearing on my recommendations screen, so I finally gave it a whirl. From book 1 to book 3, I could not put these down. If you like fantasy paranormal, with a touch of romance (but not sticky sweet), then you will love this series. Can't wait for Strife to come out!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tracker (A Rylee Adamson Novel) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Mayer Page; Review: I picked up the Nevermore Trilogy a couple of months ago to try it out because it had been part of a Kindle Deal promotion. They were amazing reads and such a great deal. I liked those books so much I started seeking more from Shannon Mayer and found the Rylee Anderson series... and I am positively salivating for the next book. I love fantasy paranormal books, and these measure up to everything I look for in that genre. This series features solid characters, a good story line, and a lot of sarcastic humor. There is romance, and flirtation but it doesn't overshadow the plot. She cannot write these books fast enough for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken: Hidden Book Two (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Vanderlinden Page; Review: If you like paranormal fiction, this is a great series to read. As an avid fan of the genre, I highly recommend this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Girl: Hidden Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Vanderlinden Page; Review: If you like paranormal fiction, this is a great series to read. As an avid fan of the genre, I highly recommend this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Slice of Quietude (Woven Myths Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Cho Page; Review: This is a great read! I read a lot of fantasy/paranormal with at touch of romance kind of books. This book delivered, all around. Not only is the plot a good one, but it is the kind of book that when I read it I really connected with the characters, and they become almost like my own friends. When asked in the "review" section, I listed the characters as developed, but they are more than that. I would have listed the characters as complex but since this is book 1 in a series, I feel like the characters and their relationships will get even more involved and elaborate. Without spoiling, I loved the concept of the "Quietude" as well as the individual personalities of the deities, that were much like mortal .....but amplified. I really look forward to the next in the series and possibly seeing the characters from different perspectives. I am excited to see what further adventures are in store for the primary characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain of Shadows (Blood Skies, Book 6) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Montano Page; Review: My expectations and focus keep being adjusted by this series. You never know what can spawn out of this series. Im running for next book now. Good day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing; Author: Jessica Morrell; Review: What an excellent book! I learned something from every chapter -- maybe from every single page. Morrell's book is packed with valuable teaching that will benefit every fiction writer seeking to fine-tune his/her work. I found all the chapters to be relevant, clear, and full of practical advice and well-chosen examples. I highly recommend "Between the Lines"!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Writing With A Heavy Heart: Using Grief and Loss to Stretch Your Fiction; Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Jaden Page; Review: WRITING WITH A HEAVY HEART is a great resource for writers who are trying to understand and enrich their characters' reactions to grief. Each chapter contains clear information, exercises to help you apply the info, and a helpful summary of key points. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Writing With A Heavy Heart: Using Grief and Loss to Stretch Your Fiction; Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Jaden Page; Review: WRITING WITH A HEAVY HEART is a great resource for writers who are trying to understand and enrich their characters' reactions to grief. Each chapter contains clear information, exercises to help you apply the info, and a helpful summary of key points. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Christmas Kerril; Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Jaden Page; Review: Denise Jadens talent for creating believable and compelling characters shines in A CHRISTMAS KERRIL. I stayed up way too late reading this contemporary YA take on the classic Christmas story, completely caught up in the characters challenges, secrets, friendships, and romances. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Hearts; Author: Visit Amazon's Meg Wiviott Page; Review: I loved this book -- a powerful and poignant story, based on true events. Heart-wrenching, but beautifully told, and it captures the strength of spirit of the young main characters and even manages to feel hopeful. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reader; Author: Visit Amazon's Traci Chee Page; Review: Compelling and original, with excellent world-building. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Ingredient of Wishes: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Bishop Crispell Page; Review: Charming, sweet, romantic, magical...a delicious read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forget Me Not; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellie Terry Page; Review: This was a read-all-at-once, hug-it-when-you're-finished kind of book for me. The characters and voice are spot-on for middle grade, and the story is poignant, believable, and full of heart. I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: I Was An NBA Wife. Here's How It Affected My Mental Health.; Abstract: I felt like I was a fraud, and being an NBA wife didn't help that. In fact, it nearly destroyed me.; Category: health
Title: Atatiana Jefferson had moved in with her mom to take care of her. Police shot her through a bedroom window; Abstract: In her final minutes, Jefferson was playing video games with her nephew while his grandmother was in the hospital. But in the seconds leading up to Jefferson's death, a Fort Worth officer shot into her bedroom, killing her near her 8-year-old nephew.; Category: news
Title: Hillary Clinton blames racism for Meghan Markle's 'inexplicable' treatment by the media; Abstract: "Well, I think if the explanation is that she's biracial, then shame on everybody," the former First Lady told The Sunday Times.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Toddler dancing to celebrate 11 months cancer-free goes viral; Abstract: Kristian was celebrating his 11th month being free of leukemia.; Category: health
Title: Panera Bread worker fired for exposing chain's frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: Restaurant chain on the defensive after viral video depiction of its food preparation conflicts with brand's image; Category: finance
Title: Doctors warn addiction of 'human Ken doll' has gotten dangerous; Abstract: Rodrigo Alves has spent more than $750,000 on 72 cosmetic surgeries.; Category: health
Title: I followed Oprah's morning routine for a week, which includes $100 affirmation cards and 'spiritual exercises.' It was surprisingly difficult.; Abstract: The star kicks off her day by meditating, observing nature, caring for her five dogs, and reading costly inspirational cards.; Category: lifestyle
Title: How Billy Dee Williams Got Back in Star Wars Shape at 82; Abstract: The actor worked with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson to prep for Lando Calrissian's return. Peterson says Williams made his job a breeze.; Category: health
Title: 'My son is gone' | DC mom worried about violence in the District. Her son, Jacquar McNair, was stabbed to death weeks later; Abstract: On the field at Charles Hart Middle School in Southeast, chants for Jaquar McNair typically followed a good play during football practice. Jacquar graduated from Hart Middle last year, but his former classmates wanted to organize a vigil to show his family they care, after the 15-year-old was stabbed on a Metro train last week. Lisa McNair, Jacquar's mother, said all her son wanted to do was play football and make others happy. "It's just...; Category: news
Title: Kate Middleton Chose a Dress Just Like Princess Diana's in Pakistan - but Kate's Is Ombré; Abstract: When Princess Diana visited Pakistan in 1996, she wore a lovely light blue Catherine Walker dress made of draped chiffon with buttons down the front and at the sleeves.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Del Frisco's Will Close Two D.C. Area Steakhouses Amid Sale of National Chain; Abstract: The company's Double Eagle brand will remain in CityCenter; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 7 Dow Stocks That Billionaires Love; Abstract: 7 Dow Stocks That Billionaires Love; Category: finance
Title: 39 Incredibly Cool Bob Haircuts to Try; Abstract: Time to make the chop.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 14-18, 2019; Abstract: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 14-18, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: I stayed in one of Italy's ghost towns that's selling off homes for $1, and I was treated like royalty; Abstract: I stayed in Sambuca, the charming Sicilian town which has received the most widespread media coverage for its $1 housing scheme.; Category: travel
Title: Rihanna Slays in Sexy Black Bikini in Slow-Motion Video -- Watch!; Abstract: The singer shut down Instagram with her slow-motion clip.; Category: music
Title: These 4 words are the key to becoming rich; Abstract: It's surprisingly simple advice, but it will have you on your way to an increased net worth.; Category: news
Title: Keke Palmer Says She Turned Down Mike Johnson's Date Offer Because She Felt 'Ambushed'; Abstract: Keke Palmer Turned Down Mike Johnson Date, Felt 'Ambushed'; Category: tv
Title: Alec Baldwin's 'heart goes out to' imprisoned Felicity Huffman and husband William H. Macy; Abstract: Alec Baldwin thinks incarceration shouldn't be a consequence for those guilty in the admissions scandal and gave a shout-out to Felicity Huffman.; Category: tv
Title: Costco workers reveal 6 things they'd never buy from the store; Abstract: Costco products are known for their reasonable prices and bulk sizes but there are some employees say they choose to avoid.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Were a 'Great Team' During Night Out with Daughter Stormi (Exclusive); Abstract: The former couple called it quits earlier this month.; Category: entertainment
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: Lori Harvey arrested for hit and run in Beverly Hills; Abstract: Reports reveal Steve Harvey's stepdaughter left the accident scene after rolling her Mercedes SUV and that she might have been texting while driving.; Category: tv
Title: American Airlines Has an "Early Depletion of the Burger Inventory"; Abstract: Translation? The airline hamburgers are so good they ran out.; Category: travel
Title: Nicki Minaj Is Married! Rapper Weds Kenneth Petty After Less Than a Year of Dating; Abstract: Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty Are Married Less Than Year of Dating; Category: music
Title: 8 Credit Card Strategies And Some Surprises, Too; Abstract: Credit cards are daily payment tools for many Americans, but yours probably also has unintended tactical uses you never thought of.; Category: finance
Title: Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine; Abstract: Jussie Smollett failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a civil suit by city seeking $130,000 for wasting police time.; Category: tv
Title: Kevin Hart Spotted for the First Time Since Serious Car Accident: Pics; Abstract: Kevin Hart has been spotted out and about after getting into a major car accident last month.; Category: movies
Title: A New German Cellar Bar Opens Outside of Baltimore With Curry Ketchup Weiners; Abstract: The Rathskeller breathes new life into an 18th-century quilt shop; Category: foodanddrink
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: Congress bids farewell to Cummings, a 'master of the House'; Abstract: WASHINGTON (AP) Members of Congress bid a tearful farewell Thursday to Rep. Elijah Cummings , hailing the son of sharecroppers as a "master of the House" as the Maryland Democrat became the first African American lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers eulogized Cummings as a mentor and close friend, with a voice that could "shake mountains," in the words of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and a passion for justice and...; Category: news
Title: Kylie Jenner and her bestie get surgery together, plus more news; Abstract: What kind of surgery did Kylie Jenner and her BFF just get together? Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 23, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: These are the Most Luxurious SUVs You Can Buy; Abstract: Like a luxury sedan, but more; Category: autos
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: Jeff Bezos lost about $7 billion on Thursday; Abstract: Amazon reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that disappointed investors and sent Amazon stock spiraling down. For Bezos, that means an on-paper loss of around $7 billion, putting his status as richest person in the world at risk.; Category: finance
Title: Putin just took a victory lap in the Middle East. Now he's turning to Africa; Abstract: For decades, the most visible link between Russia and the continent of Africa was the Kalashnikov. Rebel groups, national militaries and even police officers carried the Soviet-designed AK-47 rifle. They still do.; Category: news
Title: TobyMac says late son 'had an untamable grand personality,' shares last text exchange; Abstract: TobyMac's 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeean, died Wednesday in Nashville. The Christian star released a statement Thursday on the sudden death.; Category: music
Title: Jane Fonda, Ted Danson Arrested During Ongoing Climate Change Protest; Abstract: Jane Fonda was arrested (again) on Friday during an ongoing climate change protest in Washington D.C., and this time was joined by Ted Danson. A video posted by Washington Post's Hannah Jewell showed Danson being detained by police outside of the Capitol Building with his hands restrained on Friday morning. When asked if he has; Category: movies
Title: 22 times celebrities completely nailed their Halloween costumes as your favorite fictional characters; Abstract: These celebrities pulled out all the stops to transform into fan-favorite TV and film characters, from Daenerys Targaryen to Cruella de Vil.; Category: entertainment
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Kanye West, with debt piling up, thanks God for $68 million tax refund; Abstract: Kanye West has been making headlines lately for his Sunday Service, an invitation-only event that started earlier this year in which the rapper-turned-preacher performs with live musical accompaniment. Apparently, there are big profits in his piety.; Category: finance
Title: John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77; Abstract: John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died; Category: tv
Title: Khloe Kardashian is back to brunette in new fragrance ads with sisters; Abstract: Khloe ditched her platinum blond locks in ads for a new KKW Fragrance collection. But is the brunette hair just a wig?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Fans are crazy in love with Ciara and Russell Wilson's Beyoncé and Jay-Z Halloween costumes; Abstract: Ciara and Russell Wilson recreated Beyoncé and Jay-Z's iconic looks from their 'APES**T' music video for Halloween.; Category: music
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: 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: Sarah Michelle Gellar evacuates home during LA wildfires, runs into Selma Blair; Abstract: "These moments remind me to be grateful for all the blessings I have, and Selma you are certainly one of them," Gellar wrote.; Category: movies
Title: 40 conservative groups sign ethics complaint against Pelosi; Abstract: A coalition of conservative groups have filed an ethics complaint against Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), arguing among other charges that she has usurped authority from the executive branch by "weaponiz[ing]" the impeachment process.In a complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics, 40 conservative groups led by Jenny Beth Martin of Tea Party Patriots Action wrote to board chairman David Skaggs arguing that a vote scheduled for this week...; Category: news
Title: Kris Jenner Fights Back Tears Remembering Nicole Brown Simpson on the 25th Anniversary of Her Death; Abstract: The close friends mourn their late girlfriend 25 years after her murder; Category: tv
Title: Stars we lost in 2019; Abstract: These are the stars we lost this year.; Category: entertainment
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: Why FSU fired football coach Willie Taggart with an $18 million buyout; Abstract: FSU fans have stopped coming to games; morale is low inside the program, and the belief Willie Taggart could get it turned around was non-existent.; Category: sports
Title: Ava DuVernay Calls Out Academy for Disqualifying Nigeria's First Oscar Submission; Abstract: Ava DuVernay sharply criticized the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday, after the group voted to disqualify Nigeria's first-ever Oscar submission on the grounds that the movie's dialogue is primarily in English.; Category: movies
Title: 100 vintage baby names coming back into style; Abstract: Stacker looks at 100 vintage baby names coming back into style along with their origins and some of the more popular bearers of that name. The Bible, literature, and royalty are just a few sources for these vintage names.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking a royal respite; Abstract: Starting next week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going AWOL.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Set to Reunite This Week!; Abstract: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate, William Reunite for Remembrance Week; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Nov. 4-8, 2019; Abstract: Week in celebrity photos for Nov. 4-8, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: Tristan Thompson Drops Flirty Comment on Ex Khloe Kardashian's Instagram; Abstract: Tristan Thompson Drops Flirty Comment on Ex Khloe Kardashian's Instagram; Category: tv
Title: Kendall Jenner Wore the Tiniest Dress to Go Jewelry Shopping; Abstract: No fall layers to see here.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Teresa Giudice, daughters reunite with Joe in Italy: See the pic!; Abstract: Teresa Giudice and her daughters are finally seeing Joe after his release from prison and an ICE detention facility.; Category: tv
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: 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 hotels as follows:
Title: Xperience St George Homestay; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: My boyfriend & I stayed here from the 15th - 22nd of June 2009. To be 100% honest this hotel was OK, I was a little disappointed as I booked this hotel purely off the good ratings it had in favour of other hotels on the beach, but it was at 13 at the time & not 19 as it is now. I disagree (personally) with the reports that say that this hotel ruined their stay but also with the reports that say it is a fantastic hotel. I go to Florida every year with my parents (& have for the last 11 years) & have stayed at 5 star hotels, this hotel in no way matched up to them, but it is Africa & not America & not 5 star. We also went to Tunisia in 2007 but I would say our 4 star hotel was better there than this one. We were also REALLY careful while staying here using anti-bacterial gel every time we touched the money & making sure we touched no part of our face until we had washed/anti bac'd our hands but we still managed to get a bad stomach for a few days. We did though go to the VERY overpriced clinic. It cost 450LE for us both to get some medication but we still didn't settle until we got back home. I would have gone to the chemist down the road but we didn't know the name of the medication that the rep suggested at the meeting & couldn't get hold of him as it was his day off. The moral of the story is to write down the name of medication & go to the chemist or if you have no excess on your insurance get a receipt! The food was OK, it was nice at first & I found something to eat each night when I am both very fussy and have a cows milk intolerance. It does get repetitive though but in fairness to the hotel they are trying to feed hundreds of British guests in Africa, not Britain. They did have chips most of the time which you could always see the Brits tucking into which I found amusing. I would say this isn't maybe the best place for young couples like ourselves. Most of the people who go to this hotel seemed to be older or in a big group & have been coming here for years. We also booked two excursions, the Discover Scuba Diving and the Ultimate Desert Experience (on quads) these were both excellent & we have now both got the diving bug, but on both occasions we were the only two from the entire hotel to do the trips. Most people seem to want to go to the hotel to sit out all day & burn to a crisp. I can't personally see the point of going somewhere as cultured as Egypt if you don't do some of the trips & see the sights or do the diving. However, I would advise against doing the pyramids; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SUNRISE Holidays Resort; City: Hurghada Red Sea and Sinai; Review: I have just returned from this hotel after spending a week doing a Nile cruise on the Sentido Mahrousa. The cruise was without a doubt the best holiday I have ever been on, the service, experience, trips and even the rep had parts in making it such an amazing place to be. This was the first problem we had with this hotel. The fact that we had had such an amazing time meant that whatever we did after the cruise was never going to match it in terms of an experience. I did have quite high hopes for the hotel after the good reviews on here but the hotel in my opinion was a big let down. My first big problem was that the hotel was so dated and in our room the floor looked dirty, when in all fairness it wasn't. We also noticed within a few minutes that the smoke alarm was hanging off the ceiling. However, we told the rep the next day and it was promptly fixed. This leads to the second problem we had. We had to ask for a few things to be fixed/sorted for us eg asking for an extra pillow. However, with everything it took us asking at least twice for things to get done which was annoying. The second thing that I had a problem with was the attitude of some of the waiters at dinner time. I am a very polite person and always speak to people with respect so when after patiently waiting for about ten minutes for drinks I then said to a waiter "Excuse me could we get some drinks please?" and I was told to "Wait" I was not impressed. Especially as all the foreign people around us (mostly German & Russian) got served for drinks straight away. There was no need to talk to me in the way that the waiter did. In fairness to the rest of the waiters this was not a common occurrence but waiting about 10 mins to get drinks happened most nights. We also had a problem with the bell boy at the end of our stay. We had to leave at 5:20 to get back to Luxor so you would think that the bell boy would be on top because he wouldn't have much to do. Not the case. We asked at reception for our bags to be picked up at 5am. However, when it got to almost 5:10am and they hadn't been picked up we decided to take them down ourselves. At this point the bellboy came rushing over saying he had knocked for our bags & we didn't answer. The only time we had a knock on the door was at 3:30am. Why he thought that they would be ready then when I asked for 5am I don't know. It wasn't just us that had issues either as the other two couples who stayed at this hotel had problems as well, only the bus got to hotel and their bags were still outside the room. In the end (after; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Spa; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: Our stay at the Marriott was for our honeymoon & if anybody is considering this location as a honeymoon destination I would tell them to book immediately. Our stay was amazing, we had such a good time. The staff are attentive & efficient, nothing is too much trouble. Every time we went to reception the staff would say "Happy Honeymoon" - this is something small, but something that does make a difference because it shows that the staff see you as individuals, rather than just 'another guest,' which is what I've found can happen in some 5* hotels. The food: We paid for full board & although in our opinion, breakfast & dinner were worth it, we felt that for us, the lunch wasn't. This was for 2 reasons. Firstly, we went on trips which meant that we had paid for lunch & then not used it. Secondly, we found lunch restrictive because you can only go to the buffet at The Waterfront & during set times. A lot of the time we would have been happy with a sandwich or something small from the deli, but you can't use the lunch voucher at the deli or pool bar. This isn't the hotel's fault - it is more that we are not used to eating a large meal at lunch time & although we ate at lunch, we didn't really want it & were eating it for the sake of it because we had paid for it. On reflection when we go back in the future, we will not pay for lunch. However we found the breakfast was really good - there is something for ALL tastes as the buffet it is quite extensive & we found the dinner menu at the Italian, Japanese & Thai restaurant to be very good quality. I'm a very fussy eater (although I do like Thai food) & there was plenty for me to choose from. Alcohol & Drink: In terms of alcohol we found the prices to be in line with what you would pay if you went out in the UK. However, there is a happy hour (from 5 - 6:30pm) every day at the pool bar & the bar near reception. Although we ordered a few alcoholic drinks at dinner time, we went to happy hour most days as they were half price. Cocktails during happy hour are about 189 baht (roughly £3.50). Although they are expensive, the cocktails are very nice & the pool bar staff (we only went here) are very attentive. Our tip is if you want to drink, you are best doing it during this time. If you want bottled water there is a 7-Eleven JUST outside the hotel gates. Although the hotel does supply you with small bottles of water every day, we bought our water from the 7-Eleven as it was only 15baht for a big bottle. My advice would be to stock up & put it in the fridge which has the snacks etc in. Room: Our room was AMAZING - we were given a free; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slater s Country Inn; City: Newcastle under Lyme Staffordshire England; Review: We had our wedding at Slaters & you couldn't ask for a more idyllic setting. The wedding house is just gorgeous & really unique. All our guests commented on how nice it was. The staff couldn't be more helpful, nothing was too much trouble. They always had a smile on their face, were polite & asked if we/our guests needed anything. They made me feel so special. Our day went off without a hitch & without a doubt it was because of the staff at Slaters. The food served at the wedding was really tasty & even the vegetarian options went down a storm & they can often be bland and boring. The set up with the shopping village means that if you want to go with the vendors on site (we used Elegance weddings who dressed the room & it looked absolutely beautiful) you have a dress shop, shoes, beauty salon & photographer. I also think there is somebody who offers wedding cars. We also used the on site photographer Kim Shaw who was fantastic. There is also a fab little cafe which we went to after looking at the venue for the first time & there are also nice little knick knack shops as well. Slaters have set it up so there is pretty much everything that you could possibly want on site. My husbands family had traveled down from London so also had some lunch in the pub when they got there & they said the food was lovely. I really can't understand how anybody could fault it here & I can be very hard to please. The rooms are a little outdated in their style, but they are clean, have comfortable beds, are a decent size & have everything you could need in them. You also get a fantastic breakfast included where you can help yourself to cereal, yogurt etc & you are also offered a cooked breakfast. Without a doubt I would recommend this to any of my friends. I just wish that we could do it all again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centerhotel Arnarhvoll; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: We've just returned from a 5 night trip. We had a fab time & was impressed with the hotel. We both commented several times that we'd made a good choice. The hotel was great & if we return we will definitely stay here again. From what I saw, the hotel has without doubt, one of the best of the best views in Reykjavik. I don't think there are many places where you can eat your breakfast whilst overlooking the mountains & Harpa. The location was great for us, it is a 2 minute walk from the center, but you are away from the main hustle & bustle. I would imagine that it can get a bit noisy during a Friday & Sat night. The breakfast is great & there is something for everyone. They have cooked sausage, bacon, egg & a few other bits. Every other day there is a waffle machine (get down early though as we missed it on our last full day because all the batter had been used) which was great. There is bread, cold meats, fruit & they have flapjack and pastries most days. The flapjack is VERY nice, particularly the one with chocolate in it. The food was very nice & even the bread seemed to be freshly made each day. The rooms are clean, a little small (I thought they were going to be smaller though) & functional. There is a safe, a small hanging area for clothes, space above the bed to put things, a desk with chairs & a TV showing a few main English channels. The bathroom is clean. It is a wet room, but we found it to do everything we needed. Personally, I prefer a separate shower, but this is obviously how they do it in Iceland, so it was perfectly fine. The staff are helpful & polite. We asked for extra towels & pillows & neither was an issue. There is somebody on reception 24/7. We paid an extra 2,500kr (each) to use the spa facilities. I don't know if this is something other hotels offer, but we thought it was a really good feature & appreciated it when we got back during a particularly cold night. You can also call down to reception & they will bring you drinks up to the spa, which we thought was fab. There are extra towels waiting & you are also given a robe & slippers (handy if going to the Blue Lagoon!) to use as well. The bed was very comfy but the mattress is very soft. For me it was nice at first, but as I have a lot of issues with my back, it was a problem. I have issues with my back whilst sleeping at home, but the mattress definitely aggravated my problems more than usual. However, this isn't the hotel's fault, although if you are in a similar position to me it might be worth asking for a firmer mattress. I asked for extra pillows & used these to support my back, which did help. WiFi is; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Hind Guest House; City: St Ives Cornwall England; Review: If we'd have had another room then I would rate the B&B as 4* or higher. The reason for this is that we were in room 1, which is on the ground floor & next to the breakfast room. Every morning at about 7am, I was woken up by the sound of breakfast being prepared in the kitchen & after we'd had breakfast I couldn't get back to sleep for a few hours because of the inevitable clearing up noise. For some people this wouldn't be an issue, but I have a medical condition which means that I am both a light sleeper & I also need A LOT of sleep, so for me it was an issue. However, if you are somebody who wakes up at this time anyway, it wouldn't be an issue for you. I also found the bed uncomfortable & very springy. In my honest opinion it probably needs changing. In the interest of being fair though, my husband slept fine (although he can sleep on anything!) & I'm used to a full memory foam mattress, so although I feel that I need to be honest in my review because my experience was issues with the bed, I am aware that what I feel, may not be the same as other people. In terms of the room being on the front, this wasn't an issue & there was very little to no noise. You also get the amazing view. The rooms are very well presented & equipped, there are lots of little touches that makes somewhere special eg. milk and water in the fridge (having a fridge!), shampoo, conditioner & body wash in the shower, make up wipes, tea & coffee facilities. I'm sure there's more that I have forgotten to mention. Breakfast was good & lots of choice if you like eggs & all freshly cooked. However, we did miss your more traditional items such as bacon, sausage, beans etc. Bear in mind that some items need to be booked the day before, which if you can't find the book to order them (as we couldn't on the first night), can be problematic. The fact that there was free parking was also a huge bonus, although please bear in mind that it is a squeeze even with very small cars. To summarise, we would stay here again without a doubt, but we would stay in one of the other rooms. By the time we booked & for the dates we needed, this was unfortunately the only room left.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cotton Fleece Face Mask, Neck and Ear Warmer, Black; Brand: My Skull Store; Review: Feels good, soft, and works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnergyFlux Ellipse 5200mAh Rechargeable Wrap-around Hand Warmer / USB External Battery Pack; Brand: Human Creations; Review: It's okay. Doesn't get as warm as I'd like on a very cold day, but every little bit helps. Nice feature to be able to charge other device, but you need to bring an extra cord that lets you charge other USB devices. That second part is quite disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Withings Pulse | Ox Tracker, Blue; Brand: Withings; Review: *update* Received a replacement right away after initial device arrived dead.. Been using it every day and it's been great. I like the option to wear a clip instead of on my wrist. I like the WITHINGS ecosystem and i like that it integrates with apple healthkit. Would buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Therm-a-Rest Quadra Chair; Brand: Therm-a-Rest; Review: It's small and compact, but cumbersome to put together. While in. COMPACT form, it still takes quite a bit of room even when folded. Torn on whether I would buy again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intex Quick-Fill Rechargeable Air Pump, 110-120 Volt, Max. Air Flow 21.2CFM; Brand: Intex; Review: It didn't fit my mattress exactly but i was still able to use it. Since it didn't fit it exactly I couldn't get it to inflate to a firmer level; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: AN Innocent Client (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: Pretty good read. Liked the characters & flow, but some things were a bit too predictable. I will be reading the next book, however.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killman Creek (Stillhouse Lake); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Caine Page; Review: I downloaded this second book immediately after finishing the first. Great series with a nice pace and enough edge to make it hard to put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Final Breath (The Tracy Crosswhite Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: I think I like this one even better than the first! Can't wait to start the next in the series...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Close to Home (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Dugoni creates very believable characters with realistic problems that like the title implies may hit too close to home. I appreciate his ability to pull in drama and intrigue in equal parts to make me not want to put the book down until the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What She Doesn't Know: A Psychological Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew E. Kaufman Page; Review: I had high hopes for this book after reading other recommendations, but it was even too outlandish for fiction. And the end was too easy. Saw a version of it coming early on and am left just confusednot intrigued or thrilled, just sad to have wasted my energy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Rose, Black Forest; Author: Visit Amazon's Eoin Dempsey Page; Review: I think Dempsey does a great job taking us back to an awful time, but allowing beauty and light to always shine through. It was hard to out down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Club Dread (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bob Marley: The Legend Live (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bob Marley & the Wailers: Catch a Fire (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rage Against the Machine: Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Doors (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eric Clapton Unplugged (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coral Reef Adventure (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everest: IMAX (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Africa: The Serengeti: IMAX (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Barrier Reef: IMAX (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Heat (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bob Marley: Spiritual Journey (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Hawaii: IMAX (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Chains: Unplugged (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antarctica: IMAX (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eric Clapton: One More Car (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 1 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 2 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 3 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble in Little China (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out Cold (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live at Slane Castle (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave Matthews Band: Live at Folsom Field Boulder (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Submarine (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airheads (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire Records: Remix! Special Fan Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Encino Man (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jury Duty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Army Now (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incubus: Alive at Red Rocks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Linkin Park: Live in Texas (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sublime: Stories (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday After Next (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambo III: Ultimate Edition (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Next Friday (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Missing in Action (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Missing in Action 2: The Beginning / Missing in Action 3: Braddock (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tenacious D: Complete Masterworks (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Navy Seals (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator 2 (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trapped in Paradise (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 6 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Glencree House; City: Penzance Cornwall England; Review: Stayed just one night on a little Rosamunde Pilcher tour of Cornwall, when I telephoned Andrew was polite and helpful and I was already feeling happy with my decision before we got there. Arrived and Lyndsey welcomed us in with complimentary upgrade which is always appreciated and she was helpful and chatty, offering us maps and a DVD list. The house itself had easy parking on the road and was just a short distance from the town center, ideal place for a stopover. The room was a good size and airy, bed comfortable and there was a tea tray selection, TV/DVD combo. Everything you require. We also borrowed some of the board games available and although we hadn't intended to, after a day of driving, we just spent the evening relaxing. In the morning there was a good buffet selection at breakfast and the cooked breakfast was delicious and filling. In conclusion the hosts are lovely and offer brilliant service, rooms are comfortable and clean and everything is very good value. Would definitely recommend and stay there again if I find myself in Penzance once more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingswood Guest House; City: Weymouth Dorset England; Review: Stayed here just overnight over bank holiday weekend with my boyfriend as a last minute idea whilst in the area visiting friends. We had called loads of B&B's that had no availability and just by chance we drove past Kingswood and it was a great find! We had a lovely room with all the ammenties you require. Bed was comfortable and the breakfast in the morning was fantastic -especially after a late night out in Weymouth! Our host (who I have unfortunately forgotten the name of) was very welcoming and couldn't do more to help us. I will definitely recommend Kingswood to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Charleroi Airport; City: Fleurus Hainaut Province Wallonia; Review: As expected this hotel is nothing special but it was absolutely fine for a night (we were attending a wedding nearby) Room was very spacious and had most normal amenities, it was a shame they didn't have tea/coffee making facilities though. The bed was large, comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. The staff were helpful and pleasant too, providing an iron when requested and booking us a taxi to the station on check out. My main complaint was that we booked 2 nights and then it transpired we couldn't get to Belgium for the first night, we tried to amend our reservation but they absolutely refused and so we had to waste a nights stay which was very annoying. Certainly taught us to read the small print more carefully when booking!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Croke Park; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Stayed here for a long weekend with friends of ours. We booked because of the great reviews and the bargain price we got. Rooms were a good size with all amenties and we slept really well. Breakfast had a good selection, staff were all helpful and informative. In short - excellent hotel and we recommend highly. Would definitely return. P.S taxi from airport between €16-€20. Walk into town about 15-20 mins.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ye Old Bowling Green Inn; City: Bradwell Hope Valley Peak District National Park England; Review: We stayed just for one night and were in room 4. Initially we thought the room was great as it was a good size, had a 4 poster bed and tea making facilities (always a bonus!) Shower was powerful too. Unfortunately the whole room had a funny smell (damp?) that overpowered after a while. Main problem was that we could hear everything in the room below. TV word for word, toilet trips etc...not great. We had dinner which was enjoyable, be warned that portions are very generous so make sure you're hungry! Breakfast next morning was good, sausages in particular were very nice. It was a decent enough B&B and reasonable price for location but we probably wouldn't return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Himley House Good Night Inn Hotel; City: Himley Staffordshire England; Review: Booked a single room for 1 night so that I could travel up the night before an interview day. Room in main house decent enough, shower was lukewarm at best despite warnings of hot water. Hairdryer was awful, cutting out after 20 seconds. Room had basic amenities and was fine for a night but I wouldn't do more. Can't comment on breakfast as set off too early. Staff all friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duke Of Buckingham; City: Portsmouth Hampshire England; Review: Booked one night for a visit to Portsmouth to see a gig at the Guildhall. It's a great price and about 10-15 mins walk to the Guildhall. Room itself was a decent size in an adjoining building. Bed comfortable and large and all the basic amenities you need, room spotlessly clean. The shower may be one of the nicest and most powerful I've ever used. Only met one staff member but she was very pleasant and helpful. The only reason I'm scoring 4 stars is because you could hear everything in the room above, they do give you earplugs and I guess thats why. Still I would recommend the place :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrigley Hall Hotel Spa; City: Pott Shrigley Cheshire England; Review: My fiance won an overnight stay here with 3 course dinner and spa treatments included. We were not disappointed! Honestly thought they'd allocate a standard room but no, they put us in a gorgeous suite with a super king sized bed. The spa was nice, hot tub could do with being a few degrees warmer but treatments were good. Dinner was nice, we didn't fancy the options included in our deal so paid a little to upgrade but it wasn't much. Still tasty! The service was great, we were keen to watch the football match at 7pm (and had booked early dinner as a result) so they accommodated us by serving dessert in the bar. Grounds and facilities all stunning, would definitely return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cold Sassy Tree (with Connections); Author: Visit Amazon's Olive Ann Burns Page; Review: I loved this book! I loved the characters and the story line. The writing is so good you almost feel like you are in the story watching the events unfold.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Bees; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Monk Kidd Page; Review: If you are looking for a good piece of fiction then read this book. The characters are delightful and the story line is interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Tent: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Anita Diamant Page; Review: I enjoyed this book because of the relationships of the women and their experiences together. The book makes a minor associated reference to the biblical story of Dinah, but Anita Diamant did a wonderful job of writing a fictional story. I enjoyed it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Running with Scissors: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Augusten Burroughs Page; Review: As a therapist who works with children and adolescents, I couldn't help feeling sad for Augusten Burroughs's adolescent experiences. I didn't find the book funny or entertaining. I think the adults in his life failed him and exploited him. This book is just another depressing tale of a dysfunctional family life experience.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Memory Keeper's Daughter CD; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Edwards Page; Review: I was so frustrated reading this book. I am not sure I believed the main character, a doctor who gives away his daughter to a nurse & tells his wife that the daughter is dead. The deception causes the family to fall apart and then later on in the book he rescues a pregnant teenager and helps her raise the child. A little unbelievable despite the fact it is fiction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe; Author: Visit Amazon's Fannie Flagg Page; Review: Read the book, it's better than the movie and you will be glad you did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daisy Fay and Miracle Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Fannie Flagg Page; Review: This book is interesting and full of fun. I laughed a lot reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa See Page; Review: I loved this book. It is a compelling story of friendship, love, and loss. Lisa See does not disappoint!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nanny Diaries: A Novel; Author: Emma Mclaughlin; Review: The book is about scheduling child play dates, uber rich indifferent mommies, and victimized nannies. Not really inspiring or interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Middlesex: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Eugenides Page; Review: The author's writing style is entertaining and attention getting. However, the book does have flaws from a disturbing incestuous relationship and then suddenly in the middle of the book one of the main characters disappears from the pages and then suddenly appears at the end of the book. It is a good book, but I don't see what all the fuss is about.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Bones: Deluxe Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Sebold Page; Review: After hearing so much about this book, I decided to read it. The writing was good, the characters were decent, but I couldn't get past the fact that the book involved a gruesome murder. I usually read books to escape from the world. This book is just too real, so I guess the writer did a good job. I was just really sad and depressed as I read the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peony in Love: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa See Page; Review: After reading her previous novel, Snow Flower & the Secret Fan, I couldn't wait to read Peony in Love. As always Lisa See is descriptive in her writing and keeps you interested. It's definitely a different kind of love story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Starter Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Gigi Levangie Grazer Page; Review: Save your money and get it from the library if you think you have to read it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Secret (Unabridged, 4-CD Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: This book is about positive thought and focusing on the good things you want out of life. There is no secret or magic in the book, but it is nice to read motivating passages. However, I did picture myself winning at a casino on my vacation and sure enough I won. So maybe there is a little truth to it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Their Eyes Were Watching God; Author: Visit Amazon's Zora Neale Hurston Page; Review: This is one of my favorite books ever. The writing is wonderful and the characters are vibrant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret George Page; Review: I have to admit I am in love with Cleopatra. After all, she is one of the very women who have made her mark on the history of time. Margaret George writes a beautiful fictional story based on Cleopatra's life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redbird Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Fannie Flagg Page; Review: Easy read, warms your heart & makes you want to believe in the magic of Christmas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quilter's Homecoming (Elm Creek Quilts Series, Book 10); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Chiaverini Page; Review: This book is about a newly married young woman who endures hardship & uses her brains and resources to make a life for herself while helping others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Long Way Gone Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (Paperback, 2008); Author: Ishmsl Bsh; Review: I normally don't read nonfiction, but I could not help reading this riveting book. This book is written with such honesty and truth. This is the kind of book that should be on Oprah's Book Club.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Days of Dogtown; Author: diamant-anita; Review: This is a easy book to read. The characters are interesting. Overall its a good book, but not a great book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Eyes; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Loren Page; Review: I read both books, so stop reading if you don't want the plots spoiled for you. In the first book, Kayla is determined to get her revenge on Nick for causing her sister's suicide. She agrees to be a prostitute for him to try to get inside his mind and business. She ends up sleeping with Nick's brother (Nick's worst enemy) and a few other scumbags. Suddenly, Nick decides that he wants Kayla all to himself. Turns out, he loved her ever since he saw her (she was a young girl at the time) and that's why he dated her sister in the first place. Ummm-ok- how do you let the woman you love prostitute herself for you and then let her sleep with your worst enemy??? I don't call that love- towards the end of the book- Nick & Kayla get married secretly without her knowledge and then she ends up pregnant. She goes back to college and runs into some witch who tries to break apart her relationship with Nick. Nick's second in command is also out to kill Kayla because he thinks she is taking Nick's mind out of the business. They break up, get back together, and fight off enemies together. In the second book, Nick makes Kayla leave with their child and then he dies. Kayla really believes he is dead, well for a little while anyway. Kayla goes back to take over Nick's business and basically fights off bad guys, goes to jail, almost gets raped, and fools around with Nick's other brother Ryan. Turns out, Nick isn't dead after all. He shows back up and Kayla gets pregnant again. Then her abusive stepfather shows up who sexually molested her and freaks her out. Nick later finds out that Kayla is the daughter of a presidential candidate and together they battle some senator who is trying to put Kayla in jail. I left out several other things that happened in book two because the storyline became so crazy after awhile. I felt like the author was trying to cram seven plots into two books. I really wasn't impressed with these books. I say save your money.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Will (The Magdalene Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristen Ashley Page; Review: Spoiler Alert! I found the main character Josie to be unbelievable. She is a 45 year old woman that spent 20 years in love with her famous photographer boss and never told him. She has lived a high society life, but never found happiness. She had a traumatic event happen in her youth and her Grandma has been her rock throughout her life. When her grandmother passes away, she returns home and meets Jake. Jake has been divorced three times, has three kids, and owns a strip club (this is a hero)? Anyway, he was a friend of her grandmother and the grandma left Josie to Jake in the will. They start to build a friendship, but Jake tells her he isn't attracted to her. Yet, he holds her hand, kisses her, cuddles with her and Josie who is supposed to be this sophisticated lady is totally surprised when Jake makes a move on her. You don't kiss and cuddle with male friends. DUMB! Josie also speaks in old fashion terms, coming across as a stuck up know it all. She spends most of the book solving all of the problems of Jake's teenage kids, doling out all this great advice, but couldn't tell her own boss that she was in love with him for 20 years. Stupid. Also, before she moved back home, she had an affair with a rap artist, who still wants her, but she doesn't give him a chance. He comes to visit her to see if she is ok and takes care of the bully in the book, not the hero Jake. I think he would have been a better love choice then Jake. I was so bored by the middle of the book, I had to force myself to finish it. The drama with the ex-wife was really pointless as well. So sad this is a K.A. book because I normally love her as a writer, but this book was a huge disappointment!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology: The Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures (Child's Introduction; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Alexander Page; Review: My 9 year old son was happy with this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: New ICM Girls Tea Length Slip White (ICM 506); Brand: New ICM; Review: loved it. fit perfectly. was soft. my daughter didn't complain of ichiness. i am glad i bought this on. she loved it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Girl Lily Big Girls' Organza Tea Length Long Rhinestone Dress; Brand: Wonder Girl; Review: the dress was shorter than I expected since it says a long dress. thought it would have went to the floor and not just above the ankle, however it is very pretty the fit was perfect on key but the length I wish was longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruise Luggage Tags Holder for Suitcases 8 Pc, Clear PVC Protector Ship Etag Bag Card; Brand: Raqpak; Review: worked perfectly!! definitely recommending them especially if you departure or embarking it is raining is a life saver!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Rox Big Girls' One-Shoulder Dress with Rhinestones; Brand: Ruby Rox; Review: my daughter loved it. fits perfect!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eozy Women Bridesmaid Rhinestone Silver Plated Adjustable Bracelet Bangle Jewelry; Brand: Eozy; Review: very cute fits well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3pc Suspender Bow-Tie Handkerchief Set; Brand: BQ; Review: Worked great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Hanoi Serendipity Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: We stayed in nine different hotels/homestays/overnight boats/bungalows, etc. while on our trip to Vietnam and Serendipity was our favorite. We'd booked a private room at a well-known hostel nearby to try to save money, but after one night we couldn't stand staying there another. We took one look at the spotlessly-clean, fresh rooms that easily measure up to Western hotel standards (which we rarely find) and booked it at a cost LESS than what we paid at the hostel. It included a great, freshly-cooked breakfast (the staff told us we can order however many options we wanted!) with Vietnamese coffee. The location is good, walking distance to the lake, the Old Quarter, and other tourist attractions. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. We felt spoiled staying at the Serendipity and saved money at the same time, what a great combination! Read more about the Serendipity and our other hotels, sights, and experiences in Vietnam on our travel blog at www.travel-cowboys.com.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Central Backpackers Hostel; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: We stayed at Central Backpackers for a week in February 2014 after viewing a few different options and finding it to be the least expensive. We had a private room with a queen sized bed and private bathroom. The rooms were comfortably but simply furnished, with a wardrobe/closet, set of shelves, small TV, and A/C unit in addition to the bed. The bathroom was a decent sized all-in-one (with no separate shower stall), and the guesthouse provided two towels and soap. Both the room and bathroom were acceptably clean. A simple breakfast of eggs a variety of ways and baguette or banana pancake is included with the room. Coffee (instant w/ powdered creamer) & tea are available 24/7. Just don't drink the water kept in the old water bottles near the water boiler--they're just tap water used for boiling. WiFi exists in the dining area, although it was inconsistent and seemed to have a max. number of devices that could connect at the same time. It was difficult getting on the WiFi in the mornings and evenings, and we ended up having to go to local coffee shops for consistent WiFi, although none of the signals are great in Luang Prabang. Read our full review and reviews of other sights and activities in Luang Prabang at [url]; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vietnam Backpacker Hostels The Original; City: Hanoi; Review: This review is for the Hanoi Backpackers location near St. Joseph Cathedral. I'll preface this review by disclosing that we are a married couple in our early thirties. We are budget travelers and still like to have fun, so we often stay in hostels and other budget accommodations to save money and meet fun people. We booked a private room with ensuite bathroom at Hanoi Backpackers based off another traveler's recommendation. The private rooms aren't in the same building as the front desk and restaurant/bar, but across the alleyway. The room was small and pretty tired: the flooring was coming loose, the walls were dirty, and the bathtub was stained and damaged. It was acceptably clean, but not exactly comfortable. It was a little noisy, but not too bad. The breakfast was included, but that's standard in Vietnam, and we found the one at Hanoi Backpackers to be skimpy and not include things like coffee or yogurt that are usually included in other "free" breakfasts. While our stay at Hanoi Backpackers was would have been fine if it had been the cheapest option, we found out we could get (much) more for less than we paid at Hanoi Backpackers. After our first night we started looking around at nearby hotels and found that we were paying more at Hanoi Backpackers (about $25 USD) than we would have at a much nicer hotel. So we checked out of Hanoi Backpackers and into a small hotel one street away (Serendipity Hotel). It was nice having native English speakers working the front desk, who helped us get an extension on our visas. We also booked the Ha Long Bay trip, Castaways, through Hanoi Backpackers. We plan to do a separate review of the trip, but in a nutshell we found it to be extremely overpriced ($100 more than the others we considered), the food and accommodations on the boat and island ranging from disappointing to disgusting, and the majority of the fellow travelers on the trip only there to drink until they blacked out, vomited, and/or passed out, egged on by the Hanoi Backpackers "tour guides." If that sounds like fun to you, maybe you'll have a different opinion of the Hanoi Backpackers hostel and Castaways trip.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hue Four Seasons Hotel; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: As others have mentioned, the highlight of this hotel is the staff. They go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although not quite as new/updated as many of the other hotels we found in Vietnam. For instance, there is no separate shower/shower stall in the bathroom, and the windows in the room we were staying did not close tightly or lock well. This was all reflected in the price of the room, however, making the Four Seasons a great bargain. Read more about our travels in Hue, around Vietnam, and the world at www.travelcowboys.com.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sadhana Yoga Retreat Centre; City: Pokhara Gandaki Zone Western Region; Review: I was really excited four our six day Hatha yoga retreat at Sadhana. I've been practicing yoga in the US for nearly three years, and I was looking forward to learning more about yoga and improving my practice in the twice-daily yoga practices, and adding meditation and chanting to my practice as well. Unfortunately, Sadhana did not deliver what I was hoping to find. The "classes" were all "follow the leader" type classes, where we just did what the instructor did. He provided very basic instructions to get into the form of the asanas (right foot forward, knee bent, left heel down for warrior poses, etc.) but nothing on proper form, alignment, modifications, etc. I even hurt my knee doing one of the pre-asana stretches as no warning was given that it might be hard on the knees, and to not do it if you feel any knee pain. He walked around during the class, but made only minor adjustments, even though I could see others who needed major adjustments. I question the extent of his training as he was reading from a book during the class, although I did not independently verify my suspicion. The meditation sessions were similarly non-informative. We were just told to chant "om" for a while, the silently, and somehow we were supposed to find our own way to a meditative state. Only later after practicing with another teacher did I learn the proper breathing technique, the three distinct sounds of "om," how to generate them, how long to chant each, and how to improve my chanting. This is the kind of information I expected to learn at Sadhana, but didn't. In the interest of full disclosure, we didn't even complete a full day of the Hatha yoga program before we checked out. So it's possible that the explanation, instruction, theory, etc. I was looking for occurred later in the program. Given that the schedule for each day is identical and when I asked if there would be more instruction I was given only confused looks, I didn't feel that completing the program would be worth my time or money. Instead, I put it towards a half-day private session with a yoga instructor down the street (Ask About Yoga) learned a lot, and I know have a personalized program for working on my yoga asanas, chanting, and breathing techniques every day. The Hatha yoga program may be fine for a total newbie, but if you've been practicing for a while and want to improve your practice, I can't recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The North Face Inn; City: Pokhara Gandaki Zone Western Region; Review: After we dropped out of our 6 day yoga retreat in Pokhara (reviewed separately), we stayed at the North Face Inn for nearly a week. It's a short walk to the main drag with all the tourist-focused restaurants, bars, trekking and souvenir shops. The rooms are fresh, spacious and clean, the beds are big, the wifi is reasonably fast (for Nepal at least), and the staff is friendly and helpful. There are multiple shared balconies and sitting areas to hang out in with the friends you meet trekking. We decided we wanted to cook our own dinner after getting tired of the options around town, and they let us use the kitchen and outdoor grill. They were always helpful with any kind of request. The only things I can find to fault is that there is no air conditioning and breakfast isn't included. We rarely noticed the temperature (we were there in April) and didn't really miss the A/C. It would be off half the time anyways during the daily power outages the whole country endures. We've gotten used to included breakfasts in our travels, and it would have been nice to not have to worry about where to get breakfast every day. Read more about our trip to Nepal and other destinations around the world at www.travel-cowboys.com.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Praety Home Stay; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Praety and her whole family go out of the way to be friendly and helpful to guests. We had some letter sent to us that didn't arrive until after we'd left, and Praety took them to the Perama office to be carried to us in Kuta. That's how willing to go out of the way she is! The home stay is so cute, set around a garden-like courtyard with a waterfall. The rooms are large with lovely wooden furniture. The location is walking distance to most of the Ubud attractions, although we rented a motorbike from Praety at a good price. As everyone has mentioned, the breakfasts are great. Try the black rice pudding (must be ordered in advance) if you can! We ended up extending our stay twice, from two nights to four nights. Our stay fell short of five stars for a couple of reasons. First, the bathroom was a little outdated and needed fixing. The flusher on the toilet didn't work, and we had to leave the top off the toilet tank during our stay to flush it. The bathtub was stained and has a shower nozzle, but no place to hang it without soaking the entire bathroom. A curtain or better place to hang it would have been nice. The sink is in the bedroom, but awkwardly placed up against the second bed where it was difficult to use. The towels we were given left fuzz on everything. I gave up on using it after spending too much time picking fuzz off my body and out of my hair. Finally, many of the window locks were broken, and we would have felt safer had we been able to lock our belongings when we left. There is also no A/C, and it was just starting to get warm enough to wish we had one, at least to sleep. Overall this is a lovely, inexpensive place to stay if you don't need a modern bathroom and air conditioning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oceane and Alexyane Paradise Bungalows; City: Gili Trawangan Gili Islands Lombok West Nusa Te; Review: Alexyane is a good value for a clean, comfortable, private room. It is on the same street as Trawagan Bungalows, on the south side of town, a few blocks from the Main Street. Turn and head away from the beach at Buddha Dive. The rooms are simple, but new-ish, and clean with tile floor, and air conditioning. Private but partially outdoor shower. No hot water, no wifi. Outdoor sitting area facing a small walled garden. Good value for AC room at 250,000/night, with very basic breakfast included. Seems to be well managed. On the first day the bathroom faucet leaked water onto the floor. When we alerted management, it was replaced by the afternoon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: YHA Christchurch; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: This is a fine budget option in Christchurch. We opted for a private room with shared bathroom. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, and there were enough bathrooms on the floor that we never had to wait too long to use one. The large lounge was a comfortable place to hang out, and it was nice to use the big kitchen to make meals. The location was perfect, walking distance to most everything. My only criticism is that they limit wifi use to 500 MB per day per room (which wasn't enough for us) and there was no closet, furniture, or place other than the floor to put clothes and suitcases. The mattresses also seemed low quality and sagged in the middle, tough for two people to sleep in. For more about our time in Christchurch and our travels in New Zealand and the rest of the world, visit www.travel-cowboys.com.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa Selini; City: Labuan Bajo Flores East Nusa Tenggara; Review: Casa Selini saved us when we arrived in Labuan Bajo without a hotel reservation. Most of the places we tried were either totally booked or out of our price range. The owner told us that they were booked, but if a guest failed to show up by 5:00 for the reservation we could have the room for the 4 nights we needed it. Lucky for us, the other guest didn't show up. (Lesson: if you plan to arrive late, let them know so they eye don't give your room away!) The room had a nice, soft, big bed, a bureau for clothes, two night stands, and most importantly for us, air conditioning. The private bathroom was the all-in-one style with no separate shower, which we were used to from our travels through Asia. The biggest complaint is that the water pressure in the shower sometimes was barely a trickle. We weren't sure if it was an issue with Casa Selini or with the town water supply (which was the case for the frequent power outages). Breakfast is included in the room price (300,000 rupiah), although it's not particularly wonderful. The omelet and toast were enough to keep us going through our morning SCUBA dives. We had dinner there one night, and the lunch/dinner food was much better. The staff is a little lazy and poorly trained, although we found that to be expected in LB. As long as you aren't running late to catch your SCUBA boat (or a flight), it's not a big deal. For more about our experiences in Indonesia and from our travels through Asia visit www.travel-cowboys.com.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Uruguay; City: Montevideo Montevideo Department; Review: This hotel is a great budget option in central Montevideo. It's in the centro and walking distance to the ciudad vieja. It's in a grand old building converted with additional interior walls to create small rooms. While the poor craftsmanship of that conversion detracts from the beauty of the building, the cleanliness of the hotel and friendliness of the staff more than make up for it. Even the included breakfast was good by South American standards, including pastries, toast, coffee, and sliced cheese and ham. The small AstroTurf lined courtyard was a pleasant place to enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine in the afternoon or evening. The rooms at the front of the building have nice, big windows, but get a lot of noise from the club across the street. For a better nights sleep, ask for an interior room. For more tips about Uruguay, South America, and other parts of the world check out our travel blog at www.Travel-Cowboys.com.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Colibri Hotel and Spa; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We were initially disappointed that El Calibri didn’t have ocean views and the steam shower was out of order, but ended up loving this spot. The rooms are new and modern, but still warm and cozy with a gas fireplace for the cool mornings and evenings. We rented bikes ($15 for 4 hours) to ride to Main Street for coffee and breakfast or to the beach for a walk. The staff, Cynthia and Kathy, were friendly and helpful. Thanks for the great stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: mDesign - 2 Pack - Waterproof, Mold/Mildew Resistant, Heavy Duty PEVA Shower Curtain Liner for Bathroom Showers and Bathtubs; Brand: mDesign; Review: A little bit lightweight, but works fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DRAGON FLY SHADE PULLS; Brand: SHADE PULLS; Review: These are really cute little pulls that also decorate the whole room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort Best, Softest, Coziest Duvet Cover; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: I love this duvet. It really is soft and cozy, also washable. It fits perfectly in my room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brentwood JB-220G 12-Speed + Pulse Blender, Lime Green; Brand: Brentwood; Review: Perfect for one person and I love the color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Saver Vacuum Storage Bags - 15 Premium Travel Space Bags - Bag Size: Jumbo Large XLarge & Medium; Brand: DIBAG; Review: Got two sets of these. Excellent for storing clothes and don't take much space; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home-it 10 Pack Clothes Hangers with clips - PINK Velvet Hangers - made for skirt hangers - Clothes Hanger; Brand: Home-it; Review: The clamps don't hold anything heavy which is what I was looking for, but these hangers are great for just one piece of clothing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Beaches International; City: Forster New South Wales; Review: This apartment is the best in forster, the building itself is by the beach two min walk to the shops, rooms is huge also you get an individual balcony for each bedroom also individual bathroom. The staff was very very friendly I’ll go back to this place with my family in the future for people that are searching apartment in forster this is the one you want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vulcan Hotel Sydney; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: very warm welcome when i walk in to the hotel feels like i am at home, check in was quick. very nice Boutique hotel, 5 min walk to shopping centre also 5 min to bus stop. Location is very very good... The best thing about this place is free internet , i been around not much hotel offer free internet...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiori Apartments; City: Parramatta Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: I I recently stayed in fiori apartments in room 27. This room is been fully refurbished, the room looks great. I would highly recommend it to my friends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos Hotel Taipei; City: Zhongzheng District Taipei; Review: Very clean hotel , very good service. Great location which located at main station. ! you can not ask for more. Fast check-in fast check-out. Door man was helpful booked a lots of taxi and tour for me .Will go back to stay again if we have chance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abbey On Roma; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: I Stayed here over night on the weekend, the location was great right next to the roma transit station 5 min walk to Queen street mall, 5 min walk to the casino 15 min walk to southbank what more could you asked for! Room was Excellent nothing like what other people say in the review, staff was helpful and they love to chat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sport of Kings Motel; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: Stayed here in November room was very spacious have individual spa in each apartments, however the spa water was never changed and we also found a g-string under the bed. Great location great place to stay , host was very helpful and friendly. Will go back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quest on Durham; City: Tauranga Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: Stayed here for one night due to transit to our sporting location, found this place very clean and very handy for anyone that want to have a good night sleep. Shop located within 3 min walk, however reception hours very short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marina Park Apartments; City: Whitianga Coromandel Peninsula Waikato Region North Island; Review: We stayed here for our activities around town ,very good apartments for family very quite location and shops are all within 5 min walk, highly recommend!! Host was a bit unfriendly. Overall its a good location and great place to stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quayside Luxury Apartments; City: Whakatane Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: The apartments is very comfortable to stay in however the mattress on the bed need replacing... We arrived around 9 pm at night , which i did mention that we will be late due to flight and travel time, our respond on arrival was ""You are late i was about to go home, you should of call me" , i was thinking how am i suppose to call you when our flight was delay 2 hours. i asked if there was free wifi she said "yes sit on the balcony you will get the public wifi" Overall the room was great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pennycroft Guest House; City: Kettlewell Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire Englan; Review: A very welcoming and comfortable B&B in the middle of Kettlewell. There was a great choice at breakfast and huge amouts of food and our hosts were very helpful. Our room in the annex had only small window so was a bit dark but otherwise lovely with plety of room and a great shower.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yew Tree Farm; City: Coniston Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Entering Yew tree Farm is like stepping back in time, the cottage is beautifully maintained with period furniture and thankfully no televisions!. The staff were so helpful and friendly and there were nice touches such as afternoon tea and cakes in the room when we returned from a day out on the mountains. The breakfasts were huge - we hardly needed to eat all day! Mod cons included a really good shower and an incredibly comfortable matress on our four poster bed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Worms Head Hotel; City: Rhossili Swansea County South Wales Wales; Review: Characterless hotel in breathtaking setting. Rooms OK but a bit tired and not very clean however the view was wonderful. Staff unhelpful and the lady on reception was particularly rude when I asked her to destroy or return the piece of paper on which she had written my credit card details, name and full address!!! The food was terrible nothing fresh at breakfast and everything out of little packets. In the bar we ordered local caught sea bass only to be served with a very burnt offering! its not as if this is a cheap choice it certainly isn't worth the price.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge; City: Livingstone Southern Province; Review: We started our trip aound Zambia here and it was a great place to stay in after the flight from London. We had the river-side chalet and woke up on our first morning to the sound of hippos. Great food and wonderful service in a lovely setting. We went on a sunset cruise with a very informative guide and enjoyed our sundowners!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Maison de La Bourgade; City: Uzes Gard Occitanie; Review: We stayed a week at La Maion de La Bourgade in Uzes which is a beautiful picturesque market town. Lovely elegant rooms and a great breakfast with delicious home made jams (best we've ever had in France). Our hosts were friendly and provided us with very useful information on places to visit and where to eat. The B&B is only a stones throw away from the old town where there are numerous bars and resturants as well as some fantastic architecture amd cobbled streets. It was a good base for exploring Avignon, Arles, Pont du gard etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kumbali Country Lodge; City: Lilongwe Central Region; Review: We arived here after a long, dusty, self-drive safari in Zambia and the long, hot bath was very welcome indeed! Very friendly with terrific food and service and a quiet, peaceful location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mumbo Island; City: Cape Maclear Lake Malawi National Park; Review: We kayaked to this magical island and had three days of snorkelling, paddling, swimming and eating! Only the sounds of the fish eagles and the lapping of the water to fall asleep to. Excellent service, plenty of delicious, well cooked food and the most stunning location. This is an eco-lodge so not electricity, TV or flush toilets but this all added to the wonderful ambience, and we loved our first hot bucket shower!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caesar House Residenze Romane; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed at the Apatamento Navona rather than the main hotel. This was situated close to Piazze Navona and Campo dei Fiori. The apartment was comfortable although the galley kitchen was a little small for much cooking (apart from pasta of course!). We were able to drop in on the hotel tnear the Colesium to have a coffee or use the internet facilities, book taxis etc. The owners/staff were really friendly and only too pleased to provide really useful information on current art exhibitions, places to eat and local events.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milia Mountain Retreat; City: Milia Kissamos Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: A real find; this is the place to stay on Crete if you want peace, quiet, simplicity and great fresh and tasty food. The rooms, in restored stone buildings, are very simple with stone floors traditional furniture and woven mats but with very comfortable beds and hot showers. Each room is heated by a wood stove or fire. The restaurant is huge, warm and friendly and serves a wide range of cretan food including plenty of veggie options. They also sell home made products such as jams, honey and soaps. If you like walking there are plenty of options from the village such as Sirikari Gorge and Polyrinia or the summits of Kastelos and Leventies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neos Omalos Hotel; City: Omalos Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Omalos is a high plateau in the White Mountains. The hotel is situated in the tiny village on the edge of the plateau surrounded by fields full of wild tulips. It's a very strange area and out of season has a slow laid-back feel but probably heaving in the summer. It's a great place for walks even when Samaria Gorge is closed (try the ascent of Gingilos for amazing views). The hotel is rather like an alpine lodge with a wood panelled dining area, rooms are comfortable with balconies and staff are helpful. Out of season there are few people about apart from other walkers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aspenalt Lodge; City: Basalt Colorado; Review: Rooms were a little dark but had all necessary facilities and spotlessly clean. We had a room by the river which was well worth paying the extra as we could sit in the garden by the water and hear the river at night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Coral Hills; City: St George Utah; Review: Large comfortable room with good facilities but bed was too soft for me. Great swimming pool and hot tub. Staff very helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lomamokkila; City: Savonlinna Southern Savonia; Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Lovely rural location close to the lake (frozen when we visited) but near enough to attractions such as Savonlinna and Valamo. The rooms in the guest house are spacious, simply furnished and very clean. There is a kitchen for self catering and a huge buffet breakfast is provided in a bright and homely dinning room in the main house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pariisin Ville; City: Porvoo Uusimaa; Review: The hotel is situated in the picturesque old town. Staff are very friendly and the rooms are beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. In the morning the breakfast buffet of local specialities was worth lingering over!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bryn Mair House; City: Dolgellau Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: This an incredibly friendly and very elegant B and B. The bedrooms are large and beautifully decorated and at the front have views across the town to the mountains. We were served homemade cakes on our arrival and the breakfast was excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Llys Aeron Guest House; City: Aberaeron Ceredigion Wales; Review: A really good find for Aberaeron this is a very friendly B and B locate don the outskirts of Aberaeron but with an easy walk into town. The rooms are very elegant and although I had the smallest of the three it was very comfortable and had a spacious bathroom. The breakfast choice was excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MirO Studio Apartments Dubrovnik; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: A small, compact apartment with everything you need for a short stay. Bright, modern and comfortable. Ours did not have a sea view but looked out over the narrow alleyway and down to a small church. Great location just outside the city gates and behind the small bay bellow Lovrijenac Fort - good snorkelling and kayaking in the bay. Staff very friendly and helpfully pointed out good restaurants and sights to visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aphrodite Beach Hotel; City: Latchi Paphos District; Review: If like us you are not into noisy beach hotels but want to stay by the sea this is a real find. A lovely friendly family run hotel with great food - huge buffet breakfasts and dinners. The hotel is a little way beyond Latsi on the way to the Baths of Aphrodite with views across the Akamas hills and adjacent farmland (we watch black francolin displaying in the nearby corn field!). Rooms are small but bright, simple and comfortable with balconies. Staff are only too happy to help and provide information or extras such as hair dryers etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mill Hotel; City: Kakopetria Nicosia District; Review: This refurbished mill is a really quirky place unlike anywhere else in Cyprus. Restaurant on the top floor serves excellent local food and has wonderful views of the mountains. We had a standard room which was huge and had a balcony. The spa bath was very welcome after long hot walks. The rooms could do with some refurbishment as there was some wear and tear but were very clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and welcoming; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Larco Hotel; City: Larnaca Larnaka District; Review: The hotel is near the airport, has 24 hr reception for late arrivals, the room was clean and plenty of hot water but this is not somewhere you'd want to spend anytime. The room was shabby with lots of broken tiles and equipment (air con) etc., breakfast was awful and the local environment uninspiring; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lofou Agrovino; City: Limassol Limassol District; Review: A very friendly and welcoming taverna with excellent food some from their own farm (try the pomegranate juice). The studio apartment was spacious for 2 people and everything worked efficiently including the heating which we needed in the chilly April evenings. The taverna had a roaring log fire at night and served authentic cypriot food. Lofou is a pretty and peaceful village but pretty empty in the winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lancrigg; City: Grasmere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We had a great 3 night break at Lancrigg. A terrific location for getting straight out on to the mountains and even better to come back to a whirlpool bath and delicious evening meal. Breakfasts were excellent too and there was certainly plenty of food - we were stuffed every evening! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful with dietary requirements. We'd recommend to veggies and non-veggies alike.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tyddyn Mawr Farmhouse; City: Dolgellau Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: An absolute gem, situated right below Cadair Idris with huge beautifully presented bedrooms in a converted barn. Breakfast was enormous and included fresh fruit, home made preserves and a different cooked meal each day. Olwen was extremely welcoming and happy to advise on local restaurants and pubs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tamahuche Rural Hotel; City: Vallehermoso La Gomera Canary Islands; Review: Small, comfortable room with views of the surrounding hills. This hotel is an excellent location for walkers to acces the coast or mountains. Buffet breakfast was plentiful with lots of choice. Good suggestions for local eateries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parador de la Gomera; City: San Sebastian de la Gomera La Gomera Canary Islands; Review: Wonderful old world charm with an excellent breakfast! Room was on the edge of the cliff with the sound of breaking waves and Cory's shearwaters at night. Comfortable beds and plenty of space. Beautiful swimming pool with a stunning view.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocoa Cottages; City: Roseau Saint George Parish Dominica; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights as part of a walking trip. A beautiful place surrounded by forest so we were serenaded by a chorus of bird song, frog croaks and insect chirrups. The room was very pretty,quirky and comfortable (and at this time of year no mosquito net was needed). Iris and her wonderful staff are very helpful and attentive. Breakfast and dinner is served around a communal table in an outside dining room and all the food was freshly prepared and local and there was no issue dealing with dietary needs. Its a great base for exploring Boiling Lake, Boeri Lake, Trafalgar Falls and the Hot Springs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Champs Hotel Restaurant Bar; City: Portsmouth Saint John Parish Dominica; Review: Lise and Hans are exceptional hosts happy to help with advice on trips, taxis, restaurants etc. There are stunning views from the terrace, restaurant and breakfast bar and we enjoyed watching the iguana in the tree each morning. Rooms are plain but have good facilities. The food in the bar is excellent but we found the live music and TV a little distracting, probably more suitable for the students. All in all a very comfortable hotel and good location for coastal attractions. It will be even better when the pool is finished.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Siboney Beach Club; City: St John s Saint John Parish Antigua Antigua and Barbuda; Review: As people who usually avoid beach hotels and crowded beaches we really enjoyed our stay. Our apartment was on the top floor at the front and had lovely views of the beach and sea. The apartment was simple, very clean with good facilities and a little balcony overlooking the garden. It was wonderful to sit at night listening to the waves. Fortunately at this time of year there were few bugs about. The staff at reception were extremely helpful and pleasant. If you are not into vast beachfront hotels this might be a good location for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Maier; City: Friedrichshafen Baden Wurttemberg; Review: We found this hotel after a very tiring day driving from the Dolomites. We had intended to camp but we're so exhausted we needed some comfort and this fitted the bill. We had a well furnished room at the front with a comfortable bed and excellent blackout curtains which shut out the road noise. It was very very hot but the air conditioning was pretty good. Staff were helpful and we enjoyed using the sauna and steam room before heading off to the lake for a sunset swim. Not a place I would stay for long as the road is so busy but a great stopover with easy access to the lake. Breakfast was not particularly special but plenty of food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur Hotel; City: Reynoldston Swansea County South Wales Wales; Review: I have stayed a number of times at the King Arthur for work. The pub is cosy and in summer has plenty of outdoor space. This time I had a room in the annex which was much better away from noise, the kitchen fan and kitchen smells which had been a problem in the main building ( although the rooms are good). My room in the annex was huge with an equally huge bathroom, decor was a little shabby, tired carpet and scuffs on walls. Food is OK a good menu but never quite delivers, I have had overcooked fish twice. Breakfasts are large but would be better with more fresh products. A good place for work but not my choice for leisure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 3 Pen Cei Guest House; City: Aberaeron Ceredigion Wales; Review: A perfect B and B. Lesley and John are perfect hosts, the rooms are clean, bright and well furnished and there is a great breakfast. I had a top room with a back view but my colleague had a wonderful view of the harbour. All a stone's throw from the Harbour Master for dinner - what could be better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Abbaye des Premontres; City: Pont a Mousson Meurthe et Moselle Grand Est; Review: Second visit here on route home from Italy. A really unusual hotel situated in the old abbey, now a cultural centre. We love the ornate spiral staircases and wandering around the cloisters after the centre has shut. The rooms are large as are the bathrooms and relatively plain nothing fancy, typical of a conference centre rather than hotel. Staff are friendly and a decent breakfast is available in the lovely refractory. Last time we had a room overlooking the cloister garden this time overlooking the river, both quiet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barn B and B at Ty n Cellar Farm; City: Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot South Wales Wales; Review: This is a pleasant B and B in a converted barn with a lovely old farmhouse next door. I had a single room which had an incredibly uncomfortable bed I ended up sleeping on the wooden floor! Could do with a fan in summer as it's too near the M4 to open windows when hot, as it was at the time. Big breakfast, if you want cooked food, but not much in the way of fresh products for a lighter breakfast and everything in packets.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raise View House; City: Grasmere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: A lovely B and B, extremely hospitable, beautiful rooms with views of Helm Crag and Easedale, great breakfast choice. Easy access to the mountains and village. We couldn't fault anything absolutely brilliant weekend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Manchester Airport M56 J6 Runger Lane South; City: Manchester Greater Manchester ; Review: Close to airport, large room, ensuit had a bath which was welcome. However the hotel was very noisy and overly hot so had a poor night’s sleep. Beware computer checkin we nearly payed for extra WiFi when it’s actually free, not clear at all. Staff very helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rural Mahoh; City: Villaverde La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: This historic rural hotel, set in a well maintained cacti garden, has an excellent and popular restaurant serving quality Canarian food. The rooms are round the back, have bare stone walls and antique furniture, ours had a four poster bed which was very comfortable. The covered swimming pool was a real bonus as it was warm but pretty windy when we arrived. Good choice at the breakfast buffet. Walk out to see the nearby windmills for fantastic views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finca de Arrieta; City: Arrieta Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: This is a really well designed site built on sound environmental principles. The atmosphere is laid back and everyone very friendly and sociable. Facilities include a pool, honesty shop and fridge, communal area, small farm with chickens, ducks and donkeys. Plenty of activities going on, we thoroughly enjoyed the paella evening excellent food and company. A great place for families but equally suitable for couples. We had the eco tower a lovely circular room in a converted water tower with views all round and a lovely balcony. The kitchen is small, OK for preparing breakfast but we used the communal kitchen for cooking dinner. My only issues were the proximity of the road which, as country folk, we found a little too noisy. Also the bathroom was not separated from the kitchen which was a little odd. Really impressed by the efforts made to reduce the environmental footprint of the Finca through energy generation, recycling and use of hybrid cars etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa el Morro; City: Yaiza Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Walking up the tiled steps into the beautiful courtyard immediately takes you away from the noise and crowds of the resorts. An obvious Indian feel to the furnishing and ethos. The pool area with its huge lounge beds is a delight, and the water the warmest we found anywhere! Excellent breakfast with fresh produce and plenty of choice. Staff helpful and friendly. On a personal note our upstairs 1 bedroomed flat La Troja was a real surprise as it took us back 30 years to when we stayed in a traditional house in Leh, Ladakh! Loved the windowed lounge/dining area which could be opened to a balcony, the huge bed hung with muslin drapes and the assortment of crockery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agroturismo La Gayria; City: Tuineje Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: Lovely rustic accommodation on a working farm in a very quiet rural location. Apartments are in a converted barn situated around a shady courtyard decorated with old farming implements. The apartments are simply furnished with interesting old furniture and pictures. The kitchen facilities are basic but adequate for cooking dinner although a kettle would be handy. The buildings are surrounded by olive trees and there is a small pool area and farmyard with chicken and donkeys. Nice touches like a complementary bottle of wine and olive oil from the farm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camping Picos de Europa; City: Avin Onis Municipality Asturias; Review: Although a big campsite, the camping is spread out over different fields separated by trees and the river so its possible to get away from busy areas such as the bar. We had a lovely grassy pitch by the river/stream. The facilities are very clean and it has a small swimming pool which was very welcome on a hot day. Has a shop with ice and bread.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pension Casa Nicolasa; City: San Sebastian Donostia Province of Guipuzcoa Basque Country; Review: A great place to stay right in the old town. The rooms are large, clean and well equipped and there is tea/ coffee making facilities in the foyer. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Our room did not have a view or balcony which would have been better as it only had windows over the smal internal patio.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camping El Cares; City: Posada de Valdeon Province of Leon Castile and Leon; Review: Loved this site which had excellent access to the mountains and Cares Gorge. Good shop, cosy bar with pretty good food and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The only improvement would be keeping the toilet block a bit cleaner. The site got busy at the weekend so its worth getting there early for a good pitch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camping El Redondo Picos de Europa; City: Fuente De Cantabria; Review: Despite being in the very, very busy Fuente De, the site is tucked away in a quiet wooded dell. The toilet block has a rather quirky living ceiling, some sort of vine. Clean and plenty of hot water. The site is very busy due to its location and at peak times on the weekend it did get a bit manic. The bar has a lovely terrace but avoid the food it is not at all good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Still Life with Crows (Pendergast, Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Preston Page; Review: Fun fun fun; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life's Greatest Secret: The Race to Crack the Genetic Code; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Cobb Page; Review: Good one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Child: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Eowyn Ivey Page; Review: Not my kind of story; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Woman on the Orient Express; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Jayne Ashford Page; Review: Fun read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten Room (Jeremy Logan Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lincoln Child Page; Review: This was a fun read. Bet you cannot guess ending; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Red Lion Inn; City: Hawkshead Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We entered the red lion as they allowed dogs. We had the starter of fish cake £4.95 for one fish cake, soup 3.95, lamb tagine 10.95 and fish and chips 1.95 The Fish cake was literally that one fish cake on a salad bedding slightly excessive for the price 2 would have been nice at that price The vegetable soup was horrid really needed lots of seasoning The lamb tagine wasn't served in a traditional dish and was just in a small pot. The dish was far to rich in tomatoes and left an aftertaste. The Fish and chips had copious amounts of bones something you really don't expect. The Fish was dry and the chips were more like jacket potatoes really disappointed. With 2 beers the bill was 37 quid, as reception in the area was poor I asked for the wifi only to be told it's for residents only? And that it wasn't actually wife which was nonsense as the wife was clearly in the building and after spending 47 quid I'd expect they get with the times and let paying customers use it too. Massively disappointed; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Playa Pesquero Resort Suite SPA; City: Rafael Freyre Holguin Province Cuba; Review: Incredible resort still hard to believe how they can achieve all this for a pittence I guess communism had something to answer for! Cheap all inclusives for the west!! Pool - top notch, would be nice if it was a little deeper in parts Food - only one place to eat, the mojito bar at night. Amazing food from lorenzo, we ate here for last 7 nights as although the buffet was nice and appeared clean the birds were a little off putting. Dolphin trip - amazing dolphins appeared incredibly at ease unlike other places Paradise island - good trip! Holguin - visit here for cheap cigars avoid the classic cars though to long a journey for that infernal racket! All in something for everyone. Retorno the tribute beatles band were top banana!! Met lots of decent chaps. Fair play! La Bamba; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mulberry Inn; City: Chiddingfold Godalming Surrey England; Review: Stayed here for my birthday and went to goodwood races. An awesome summer pub in an peaceful location, staff are friendly and the food brilliant. Living in the new forest it was home from home! Oh and the breakfast was the best ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Hart; City: Sherington Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire England; Review: Coming from the new forest with many great country pubs none of them were a patch on this place. The staff were so welcoming. Friendly and genuine with a nice section of the pub dedicated to those that travel with dogs. Loved the environment much after one visit any pub in brockenhurst will now be second best. The bedroom and facilities were top notch thanks for the experience will definitely be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Verde; City: Santa Maria Ilha do Sal; Review: Watch out for lee in sports bar lent my mrs a santa hat and asked her for naked pics. Odd as a welsh man in cape verde. pizzas are crap, breakfast average manager in there is mad. Local staff are great though, tuna salad just ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Numbering All the Bones; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rinaldi Page; Review: Excellent for teaching about the Civil War, war crimes, slavery and the need for showing respect for life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teaching Students With Special Needs in Inclusive Settings; Author: Tom E.C. Smith; Review: Excellent book. It provides practical suggestion for modifications that teachers can make in their classrooms to help students.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program; Author: Visit Amazon's Gabriel Cousens Page; Review: Same information in a different package.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chinese Cinderella: The true story of an unwanted daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Adeline Yen Mah Page; Review: My students sincerely enjoyed this book and writing about their feelings in connection to the character.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Crochet: 16 Quick and Easy Granny Square Patterns - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Prime Publishing Page; Review: This book does not explain "how to" in a simple way that beginners can easily understand.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education, Student Value Edition Plus NEW MyEducationLab with Pearson eText; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel P. Hallahan Page; Review: The book was in very poor condition, but the information is relevant and helpful to me as a teacher.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: IOGEAR 1-Port USB 2.0 Print Server, GPSU21; Brand: IOGEAR; Review: Purchased April 19, 2012 Recognized my Brother MFC-6800. Has built-in web page for configuration via network (no software needed). Needs a bigger buffer and is a little slow but works fine. Coaxial DC jack is sensitive so sometimes the power disconnects if it is flexed a little bit. Connect it. Place it where it won't be bumped or tugged and it will be OK.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Channel Master CM-7000 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box with S-Video; Brand: Channel Master; Review: Purchased March 9, 2009 I ordered the CM-7000 for the S-Video connectivity it had among other things. It worked fine for almost two years. Then it started having problems turning on. It's been replaced already. From what I've read, it is another case of bad electrolytic capacitors. Just for fun, I may replace them and see if it can be resurrected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics 65LB6300 65-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED TV (2014 Model); Brand: LG; Review: I needed to replace an ageing analogue CRT TV. I did a fair bit of research. I decided on the 42LB6300. I did not buy it here, but I thought you would appreciate my review and tips for this LG TV. Some Features and review details that influenced my purchase: - Connectivity: 3 HDMI, 3 USB (Logitech wireless kyb with touchpad works!) and RJ45 network connection - Direct LED back lighting instead of edge-lit. - 120Hz refresh - WebOS is Linux-based with many open-source components. - Interface is nice. The remote also acts as a on-screen mouse pointer to use the menu system. - Screen is bright with good contrast. (factory-set screen "power saving" makes it too dim. Adjust to medium to brighten) - Web browser and YouTube support. As well as Netflix and others. - accepts VESA 400x400mm mounting bracket stand One thing that I wanted, but it wasn't clear the LG 42LB6300 could do, is play media files off a server on my network. Yes it can... but you need to run a DLNA / Mediashare server app on your NAS or PC. Win XP, 7, 8: needs Windows Media Connect (free from MS) or others. Linux: you'll need to install MiniDLNA or Rygel or similar. Mac: yes but I don't know the details. After the server app is installed and configured, you can browse and play the shared media files from the TV through the "Media Share / Smart Share" app on the LG TV. I recently bought this TV and haven't found concise how-to info anywhere so I've researched and figured it out on my own. I hope I've provided helpful info. Cons: but not really... - The feet are very near the corners of the panel and are not adjustable. That would be a good thing for stability but I had a stand that was narrower. A couple 2x6's laid across it fixed that. :p - The HDMI and USB connections plug-in from the side instead of facing down. That's good for ease of pluging, I guess, but possibly bad for cable and connector strain if you allow too much weight to hang on the cables. I've had this TV for a week as of this writing. I'm pleased, so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme CZ80 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ80-016G-GAM46 [Newest Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Very fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor 2.83GHz 1333MHz 12MB LGA 775 CPU, OEM; Brand: Generic; Review: Ordered this as "used" from "Entermediaplus" March 17 2016. Received it promptly on the 21st. Packaging was minimal. Wrapped in bubble wrap in a large envelope. Good enough, I suppose. Anti-static bag would have made me feel better but it survived the trip. I installed it into a Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP @n. BIOS version 1415. Replacing a oc'd Q6600. Why? Better bus speed and lower power consumption and less heat. Initially didn't POST. Was getting worried. Cleared BIOS by jumper and it POSTED. Checked the BIOS and looks fine. I have been running the system 24/7 ever since.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plugable USB Audio Adapter with 3.5mm Speaker/Headphone and Microphone Jacks (Black Aluminum; C-Media HS 100B Chip; Compatible with Windows,; Brand: Plugable; Review: I was having noise from the integrated audio on my computer. I thought I'd give this Plugable USB Audio Adapter a try. Works Great! Very quiet when no audio playing (no hiss or anything). Audio sounds great. Drives my small Sennheiser headphones very well. Love the Linux support. I have not used the mic input yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seasonic G Series 650 SSR-650RM 650W 80+ Gold ATX12V; Brand: Seasonic; Review: It's a SeaSonic. What can I say. It's 80 PLUS GOLD. Awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG WH16NS40 Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter; Brand: LG; Review: Excellent Blu-Ray readability. Great for making blu-ray back-ups onto HD. Works great in Linux, of course.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Central Park Hotel; City: Pune Pune District Maharashtra; Review: hotel is a good option. Reasonably priced and centrally located if you want to stay near to railway station but staff were not friendly ,they need to improve alot on services. i was sitting and taking breakfast as it near to closing time of 10am, they removed stuff and not made item availabl even on request , so only OK for stay purpose and you can have better choice on same budget.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand View Resort; City: Nahan Sirmaur District Himachal Pradesh; Review: I visited this resort on 24 September and luckily got room due to last minute cancellation of another reservation. It is 12 KM from Nahan at Jamta ,enroute to Renuka ji lake.We found best place to stay in around Nahan. Things to note down, think it , as sort of resort with 3+ star facility rather than hotel and good if you have own car or hire taxi, if you want to stay. Local transport is not available much in this region.Good rooms,Friendly staff , with decent food with avg price around 5000 per day. Weather in September in day time was hot but evening and night was better with cool breeze. At last peaceful location and good for relaxing weekend. Tip# Take Cash as at time Credit/debit card machines does not work in this area .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treebo Western Court Chandigarh; City: Chandigarh; Review: I stayed for 2 weeks , rooms are clean , food is decent enough, although i had issues with wifi but over all service is good and staff is cooperative. Good point is there is lot of areas nearby which you can cover from here, specially sector 34 which is 200 m away have lot of night and food joints. Overall good for business travel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suryavilas Luxury Resort Spa; City: Solan Solan Tehsil Solan District Himachal Pradesh; Review: 5* is rating is too much, best rating would be 3+, In April weather is not good to visit this place , only saving grace is swimming pool , food is average+. Staff is friendly .At this point only Airtel, reliance and BSNL network work here, internet is not available.For different experience you can stay in tents but for summers , in daytime too hot to stay even with airconditioner on.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ekant Retreat Resort; City: Chail Kandaghat Tehsil Solan District Himachal Pradesh; Review: I stayed here in July'16..property is newly build..rooms are very good with friendly staff.. only 2 type of rooms are available..not much activities you can do in this hotel..like no fitness or kids play area ..but good garden..clean , hygienic..value for money..; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: J & Z China Buffet; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: I saw the 4 star average so I took my parents here. It was TERRIBLE. We agreed that it was the worst Chinese buffet we have experienced. I took small amounts of several items in hopes of finding some favorites. I found only one item (an imitation crab dish) that was hot. Everything else was room temperature. Lo mein was actually cold. Most items were dry. The peel n eat shrimp felt slimy. The salmon was white (pink to slightly red is proper). The General Tso's and the black pepper chicken tasted ok and might be good if fresh and hot. I hoped the dessert area would save the day because I love the little cake slices that seem to be a staple of Chinese buffets. No such luck. There were only a few pieces of each so I selected one yellow and one brown. The brown cake was dry, the yellow tasted ok but left a greasy, slick coating in my mouth. That was it. I was done. Judging from the other reviews, some people have had good experiences here but I did not and I won't be back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Checkers; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: This place has been hammered since it opened. Apparently it was sorely missed. I waited 2 weeks after it opened for the long lines to go down. I've made 3 visits so far, 2 at the walk-up window and 1 using the drive-through. I've experienced exhausted, frazzled employees who have gotten my order wrong EVERY time, inconsistent food quality and was once charged full price for fries that were advertised as on sale for $1. I used to love Rally's so I'm really hoping this Checker's can get its act together and I can bump this up to 3 or 4 stars. And, yes, the traffic pattern is lousy if you park and use the walk-up window.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vicki's Haircuts; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Being new to town I was looking for a barber. Tried this place. Friendly people, a good haircut with a proper straight razor trim/shave, a fair price and good conversation. Was happy to have found my new barber...until he made a statement regarding black athletes needing white coaches. He's free to have his opinion and I'm free to find a new barber.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pizza Hut; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Tuscan pasta - 3.5 stars. It's not fancy but it is good enough for $5 and is consistent. Boneless wings - 1 star. And that is for the sauce. They were small with little chicken inside and lukewarm. Extremely disappointing. Will never order again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Guido's Italian Restaurant; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Finally tried Guido's. Had a pizza with ham and sausage. It was easily the best pizza I've had in Spring Hill. Crust was excellent. Thin and just the right crispiness. Relatives have told me that the shrimp basket is very good so I might try it in the future but I'll definitely be back for more pizza.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Segunda Central Bakery; City: Tampa, FL; Review: First visit - worth noting that there is no seating and no restrooms. Take a number and be prepared to order quickly when they call it. Went with family. We ordered turkey, cuban, muffaletta sandwiches and a grilled cheese. The cuban - 5 stars. [Know that they will ask "hot or cold?" (I had assumed all cubans were hot/pressed) and "all the way?" (lettuce, tomato & mustard).] It was delicious! The grilled cheese - 1 star. The only disappointment. Not much cheese, not much flavor. Threw half away. The turkey - 3 stars. The person who ordered it was quite happy. I thought it was okay. The muffaletta - 7+ stars. Holy cow! This thing is insanely good. All of us tried it and all of us were dumbstruck. Such intense deep flavors. Perhaps the best sandwich I have ever eaten. Crazy good. I would/will make the hour long drive to Tampa for no other reason than this sandwich.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trader Bay Seafood Company; City: Hernando Beach, FL; Review: I had the grunt platter. Others in my party had grouper and steamed crab. We shared steamed shrimp, and a variety of smoked fish. My grunt was excellent! Far and away the best fried fish I've had in Spring Hill. The breading is light & well seasoned and the fish was mild & tasty. Fries and coleslaw were very good too. I'm not a big fan of smoked fish but the salmon was wonderful. The family member who ordered the crab couldn't stop raving about it. The staff were very nice and the service was very good. Keeping in mind that the main point of the business is the market, I'm still deducting a 1/2 star for the fish market smell/atmosphere and a 1/2 star for canned soda instead of fountain. I will be back. Soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Girl Seafood; City: Hudson, FL; Review: Probably more like a 3 star place for my palate. I had grouper & chips. The fish was nicely cooked and the breading was nice and light but, for me, lacked enough salt. The fries were good. The coleslaw was pretty good but I prefer a creamier dressing. I'd prefer a soda fountain to canned/bottled beverages but that may be cost/space prohibitive. I bumped it up to 4 stars because my negatives are quite personal while the positives (clean, great service, fair prices, properly cooked food) are quite general. BTW, I think there were only 2 or 3 tables so go at a slower time of day or plan to 'get it to go'.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MadaVera's Original Hero & Bakery; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: First visit so I selected a few baked goods and a meatball hero. I foolishly decided to run some errands so the hero sat in the car for an hour before I could eat it. Guess what? It still turned out to be the best meatball sub I've had in a long time. The meatballs were huge, the sauce was tasty and the roll was excellent. I'm guessing they bake their own. I can't imagine how much better it would have been fresh. Lots of sandwiches on the menu so I'll definitely be back. The service was great. BTW, I noticed a sign saying they may close early (I think 5pm is stated closing time) if business/inventory warrants. Update: Tried the Italian and the Steak & Cheese. Italian - Delicious! Plenty of tasty meat, cheese and toppings of my choice. Steak - Wow! I have (had) a favorite S&C place but this was better. It came with lots of steak, plenty of cheese, and red & yellow peppers (instead of the typical green) on an excellent roll. I hope this is common (and not due to Irma related delivery issues) because the sweetness of those peppers worked perfectly with the other flavors. If my next visit is this good, I'll be bumping them up to 5 stars. 10/2 - Saddened to find a closed sign on the door today but heartened to see it's temporary while they relocate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nouvelle Cuisine; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Slow service, mediocre food at premium prices is not something I can recommend. I was part of a group having lunch. I had veal in a roquefort sauce. The veal was overcooked. A small side salad was nice and had a wonderful dressing but that is the problem. A salad dressing should not be the high point of a meal at a fine dining restaurant. Some others in my party had trout - one was pleased (except for the sliced almonds being nearly burnt) while the other felt it was 'fishy'. A few others ordered seafood crepes and raved about them. Service was slow. I don't mind that for a relaxed weekend dinner but it is a problem for lunch. I don't plan to return but if I do, I will order the seafood crepes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Copacabana; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Your website says you're open until 9 pm Thu-Sat. Today is Thursday. I arrived at 8:20 and there are 2 people at the counter talking but the door is locked. Thanks for wasting my time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Publix Super Markets; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: This review is strictly about the Italian sub made at the deli. I've had it twice at this location and a couple of times at other locations. The sub here is excellent and much better than at Mariner/Northcliffe. Why? I have no idea. Should be the same bread, meat and cheese so it makes no sense. Regardless, I will buy my subs here and do my regular shopping at the Publix closer to home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Hudson, FL; Review: An employee who didn't know the shake machine was/still is broken. An employee who was surprised I wanted a refund for the shake I purchased but they couldn't provide. A supervisor who processed the refund but never apologized and appeared to be annoyed with me. A location that won't receive my business again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PJs Brick Oven Pizza - Spring Hill; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: It seems to me that pizza reviews are hard to judge because tastes vary so much. The 3 star rating is my personal pizza opinion but I'll try to describe it in objective terms. I ordered a "the meaty one" pizza. Crust - I'd call it 'hand tossed'. Nicely baked. (I prefer a thinner NY style foldable crust) Sauce - Undetectable until I pulled the toppings off a slice. (I prefer more sauce) Cheese - Fair amount. (More would be welcomed) Toppings - Wow! It was loaded with meat! Unfortunately none had much flavor. (I prefer distinct pepperoni and sausage flavors) Value - $13 for a medium. A fair price. It's not for me but if you're looking for a pizza loaded with toppings that will fill you up, welcome home. BTW, the prices on their website are not up to date. My bill was about 20% higher than online price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery; City: Hudson, FL; Review: I've only visited once and have only tried the '2 slices and a soda' special. One slice of multiple meats and one of pepperoni. Crust - Thin and foldable. (Exactly what I think of when I want NYC style) Sauce - Enough but not too much. (Just right) Cheese - Enough to hold things together but not overwhelm. Greasy. (Just right) Toppings - Strong, distinct flavors. Quantity is good. (Out of the park! Finally found meats that have proper flavors! Most places have bland pepperoni and sausage.) Size - Big slices. Value - $6.50 for two big slices and a soda. Great value. This instantly became my favorite pizza in the area. If the quality holds up after a few more visits, I'll up it to 5 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fred's Southern Kitchen; City: Plant City, FL; Review: So disappointed. Drove more than an hour each way to try this. Won't return. Good - Catfish was quite good. Mashed potatoes & gravy tasted good. Roast beef was tender and flavorful. Hard ice cream. Service was fine. Passable - Fried chicken, baked chicken, pecan pie, corn casserole. Not so good - Mac-n-cheese, ribs did not look appealing so I didn't try them. Irritating - Website says turkey and dressing on Sundays. Would you assume they mean roasted/carved turkey? I did. What did I find? Scraps of turkey in gravy like you'd pour over biscuits. If I lived close and was hungry for catfish I would head to Fred's. But I don't and I wasn't. I had turkey on my mind and was completely let down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Krispy Kreme; City: Brandon, FL; Review: First visit. I've been to the location on N Florida Ave and been very happy. Brandon Blvd is small and in a little strip mall. The selection was lacking but the donuts I bought were good. Service was okay. I'll stick with the N Florida store. PS: Could someone please open a KK in Hernando County or northern Pasco??; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steak ’n Shake; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Update 7/01/18 I'm dropping a star. I've ordered takeout several times since my first visit. Some have been good, some mediocre and one poor (a jalapeno burger that came with lots of raw onion instead of jalapenos, onion crisps and sauce). They need to decide on a coupon policy. On a number of visits people dressed like management tell me they don't need the coupon so I show up without it (online order uses code on coupon) but now an employee asks for it. Frustrating. When they do it right, this is my favorite burger place but too often they don't. 4/25/18 I've tried four different burgers. Wow! Burgers - All were nicely cooked. At this point the jalapeno crunch and garlic burgers are my favorite. I could eat those every single day! Shoestring fries - I'm not a big fan. In store they're fresh & hot but carryout orders cool off and get soft, nearly mushy, by the time I get home. I prefer the clown's fries. Shakes - Not bad. Nice & thick with a big dollop of whip cream. Service - Had a very good waitress during in store visit. On a subsequent visit I ordered carryout at the counter. There was a misunderstanding of my order so I had to wait for it to be corrected. Not a big deal and they made things right. This is my new favorite (low price) burger place!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Sandwich; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: First visit so I tried two sandwiches. Reuben - 4 stars. I liked this a lot. Real corned beef (!) on marble rye, good sauerkraut, not enough dressing. Would love to have an XL option with double the meat. Satchmo - 2 stars. I was very surprised that I didn't like this. It looked good and smelled good but I didn't care for the taste. Service - 5 stars. Super nice people. I'll be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Lost on Planet; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Maarten Troost Page; Review: I was enjoying this book (there were a number of times I had to stop and laugh out loud) up until the point where it ended, and I was concerned that I had acquired a copy of the kindle version that was somehow defective, in that it was obviously missing the final chapter. He supposedly starts this journey as a sort of "advance scout" to see if his family should move to China and settle there. He travels from city to city, finding some places that he can't wait to leave, and others that he likes. Troubles and misunderstandings along the way, but also with quite a bit of camaraderie with people he can't quite communicate with. Traveling from place to place, until the final chapter ends more or less on a cliffhanger where his life is in immediate danger and you're not quite sure if the book ends because his deadline came up too soon for him to write the last chapter, or because they're covering up his death by publishing what was left of the notes he emailed home at his previous stop. I was looking forward to reading some kind of chapter about his journey home from China, returning to his wife and kids, culture shock of suddenly being back in California after spending some unknown amount of time in a completely foreign country, conclusions about whether he did indeed want to move his family to some town in China so that they could all learn the language and customs and be more prepared for the future. No, the book just ends. That's it. No more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magic: The Gathering Pocket Players Guide; Author: Anonymous; Review: I've had this book since I was a kid, and every now and then I read through it again front to back. This isn't like the player's guides for most other games. This book is legitimately fun to read, even when you're not trying to learn how to play the game. I sometimes pick it up to remind myself what the rules were on something when I was a kid, and find myself drawn in to its amusing anecdotes. Keep in mind that the information in this guide is EXTREMELY out of date (for example, before they removed mana burn, and when interrupts were still a card type), and should not be used to learn how to play the modern game. It is purely for amusement value nowadays, or if you specifically want to play with the original rules for whatever reason.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gregor and the Code of Claw (Underland Chronicles, Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Collins Page; Review: No specifics here, but I was very much a fan of this book series up until the last chapter happened. I feel like it ended one chapter too soon, and I'm left feeling unsatisfied about the entire series as a result. I was about to enthusiastically tell my friends to read this series if they're fans of both Suzanne Collins' writing style and books about friendly talking animals, but wanted to wait until I finished it first. Now I'm not sure I should recommend it to them. (Yes, I am an adult who enjoys reading children's novels.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas (Hugo Award Winner - Best Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Scalzi Page; Review: I couldn't help but think of Mogworld while reading this book. It's got the same kind of meta-humor, looking into the personal lives of characters normally stuck in the background of your favorite fictional universes, except here we're looking at Star Trek instead of MMORPGs. I need to find more books that do this kind of thing. I did notice one thing though -- I was reading this book out loud to my husband, and it made me realize how repetitive the "[Name] said" was in the dialogue in this book. There are quite a few characters, and almost every scene contains at least three people, all of whom are participating in the conversation. But where some authors would use a variety of verbs in this situation to describe HOW the lines are being said rather than just purely labeling the lines by character, this book rarely does this and just uses "blah blah blah, [Name1] said. Blah blah blah blah, [Name2] said" for almost every line, which it starts to get a bit grating when reading it out loud, even though I did not notice that at all when reading silently to myself since I just mentally filter that part out. Reads more like a script in some scenes, but that's pretty fitting when you think about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World of Warcraft: War Crimes; Author: Visit Amazon's Christie Golden Page; Review: I read this in hopes that it would tell me more about what happened between Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor. People kept saying things like "I'm not going to give any spoilers for what happened with Wrathion in War Crimes" so I wanted to read it for myself to see what happens. Long story short, almost the entire book is a recap of all the stuff that happened regarding Garrosh in Mists of Pandaria. There's a fun subplot regarding Sylvanas (that so far has not been referenced at all in-game as far as I know), but apart from that, there's only really about one chapter of new events in this book, and it's all the way at the end after you've already slogged through an entire book worth of review of the stuff you already saw first-hand by playing through Mists of Pandaria (except that you're seeing it from the story NPCs' perspective, along with their very predictable reactions to these events). The characters don't really change or grow in any way, and none of what happens is particularly surprising. I don't even think Wrathion does anything that is particularly worthy of non-spoiler tags. I suppose that if you completely skipped Mists of Pandaria, and then bought Warlords of Draenor and used its free level 90 boost to skip past everything in that expansion, this book is a good recap of all the stuff that happened and why Garrosh is such a jerk. If you actually played Mists of Pandaria, this book is extremely skippable. The short story "Hellscream" available for free on the World of Warcraft website had more of what I wanted to know about the lead-up to Warlords of Draenor than this book did. Go read that instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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