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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Is It Living or Nonliving?; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Rissman Page; Review: The pictures in this book are phenomonal. Very good book to be used for lower elementary school children. My students loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home to Stay (An Anchor Island Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Terri Osburn Page; Review: this series is wonderful. can't wait to go to OBX and locate some of these places. Oh for the simple life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up to the Challenge (An Anchor Island Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Terri Osburn Page; Review: great series. can't wait to go to box to find s ome of the places that are in the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Over the Fence; Author: Visit Amazon's Elke Becker Page; Review: Would read another book written by Elke Becker. Great storyline that has a working woman's struggle with her job and romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Thing Called Love (A Mirror Lake Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Miranda Liasson Page; Review: Gave a different prospective on first love and the ability of it to sustain years later; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Father's Dragon 60th Anniversary Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Stiles Gannett Page; Review: Students enjoying; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragons of Blueland (My Father's Dragon); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Stiles Gannett Page; Review: S students enjoying; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The dragons of Blueland; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Stiles Gannett Page; Review: S students enjoying; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Stiles Gannett Page; Review: Students enjoying this book..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Olgas Hotel; City: Sidari Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Just returned from a weeks stay at Olga's apartments. We really liked the apartments and their location. As mentioned on many of the other reviews, Mike and Ria are friendly and helpful. The studio we stayed in was very large (with a separate bathroom) and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed stopping at the pool bar most afternoons on our way back from the beach for an ice cold beer. The only negative was the rather hard beds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: East Sussex National; City: Little Horsted Uckfield East Sussex England; Review: Stayed for one night on a golf package with 2 rounds of golf which turned out to be excellent value. All the staff ( both in the hotel and the golf club) were great and couldn't do enough to ensure that we had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The rooms are spacious and clean with lovely views over the golf course. We ate lunch in the Ryder Bar, all 4 of us thought the food here was very good. For dinner we ate in the Pavillion restaurant,the food here was good but as we were staying on a dinner , bed and breakfast basis , our choice at dinner was very limited unless we paid a £20 pound supplement each. Free wifi is available which is a nice touch. Overall a very enjoyable 2day/1 night stay and I'm sure we'll return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christakis Hotel; City: Sidari Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: This was our 4th consecutive year that we have stayed in Sidari, but our first stay at the Christakis. The Christakis in my view has been the best accommodation that we have stayed in. For us the location was ideal, a few minutes walk to the beach, canal d'amour area and the strip. We arrived just after midday and luckily our room was ready for us. We were given a room in the new block. The room was so good that we weren't sure that we had actually arrived in Corfu. The entire apartment was spotless, the living area/ kitchen area were large as was the bathroom. Good functioning air con and there were mossie netting slides on the windows and balcony doorway which was a good touch. The pool area is a little small but we spent most of our time on the beach so it didn't worry us, we called in the bar each day for an afternoon drink where all staff were really friendly. Free wifi in all areas of the apartments was an added bonus. If we were to go back to Sidari then The Christakis would be our first choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grupotel Gran Via 678; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: We enjoyed our stay here , the staff are excellent, very helpful when we checked in and throughout our stay. Our room was very clean , a little small, but as we were only here for 2 nights and spent very little time in the room , it wasn't a problem, a safe is provided in the room as is a reasonably priced mini bar . Pool area is small but it wasn't busy. Overall a good hotel in a good location and I would certainly stay here again. My only negative was the " ironing board " the hotel provide on request ...It was more like half a children's polystyrene surf board.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alkyon Hotel; City: Sidari Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: We stayed at the Alkyon for a week at the start of August. Our room was across the road in the annex which was fine for us. The room was fine for 2 of us, a fair sized bathroom, a kitchen area (as the hotel was half board there were no utensils, plates etc) and an average sized bedroom plus a balcony as we were on the 1st floor. The rooms were cleaned 6 days out of the 7 we were there. As mentioned above we were booked for half board , however , we only ate the breakfast (we prefer to eat in the many taverns around the resort), which was toast, croissants, cereal etc coffee , tea and juices, you could pay extra for a cooked breakfast which I did one morning , it was ok. If you want a sunbed by the pool then you need to get up before 0730, we didn't spend much time at the pool ,preferring the beach, but the days we did it became obvious that some people were putting towels down before breakfast and weren't appearing until late morning/early afternoon it is a shame that the hotel can't do anything about this. Overall a good stay and we would return to the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel No 13; City: Bergen Hordaland Western Norway; Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel No 13 . The location is perfect, only a couple of minutes walk from the harbour. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed I've slept in and the pillows were perfect. The breakfast selection was vast, my only negative from my stay was the "hot" breakfast items were at best luke warm but this didn't detract from a great stay in Bergen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Having stayed here 2 years ago this was our first choice hotel for our return visit. This time we decided to pay extra for an "iconic view" , yes we looked out towards the Central Station but unfortunately this also meant we overlooked the unsightly construction site that is immediately outside the front of the hotel, no mention had been made of this when we booked. Due to the construction area we were woken both mornings at approx 7am by the noise , not ideal when we were visiting for a relaxing break. The hotel itself is great, staff are generally friendly , however, service in the bar was extremely slow , we nearly walked out and to go elsewhere. Comfortable beds, good breakfast selection and a central location could not make up for the disappointment of the building site at the front of the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Inn on Lake Superior; City: Duluth Minnesota; Review: The assortment of foods to choose from was outstanding. Try the Malted Belgium Waffles. Yummy! The kitchen staff was so nice and cared how you felt about your experience. and the view from the dining room was so beautiful. Overall our two night stay was so peaceful and enjoyable. Kudos to the entire staff. We will return and highly recommend this Hotel at Canal Park. Don't miss "Bentleyville" during the holidays. Dress warm!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo KOA; City: Buffalo Wyoming; Review: What a nice campground! Very clean and a great staff. A good base camp for checking out the area. Also the best place to eat in Wyoming is just down the street - Winchester Steakhouse! Clean restrooms and showers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Historic Tamarack Lodge; City: Hungry Horse Montana; Review: First off, be aware! You can't cancel fore any reason! Even if family emergency! All they will do is extend your stay up to one year. Second, if you reserve in the off season the office closes at one pm and you can't check in to three pm. They send out email on procedure to check in 2 days before checkin. We were already on the road for eight days and didn't know procedure. Had to call three posted numbers before we got a live person to tell us how! our two rooms were 6 & 7. Right up front a few feet from busy Hwy 2. The rooms were small but do-able. Nicely decorated. Cold water was very cold. The bathrooms were clean. A little insulted when we found a jar from housekeeping for "Tips!" Also it seemed every menu item you had to pay for. Items usually come with a meal you had to pay for. And pricey! We just ate elsewhere. We did enjoy our stay. just if we do stay again, it will be in the cabins in back. Keep a close eye on your little ones as the highway is close. Jasmin at the front desk was very friendly. Haven't figured the "Historic" part out! Just because it's old doesn't make it "Historic"; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Motel Winnemucca; City: Winnemucca Nevada; Review: This place did what we needed it for. A place to spend a night while traveling. A fairly nice bed to sleep. Our room was old and outdated and clean. The entry door is on its last leg. A very big gap of daylight shines through and wouldn't take much for someone to break it down. The shower handle very hard to adjust and hot water a minimum This place is located downtown and receives a lot of traffic noise. The Breakfast was nothing of interest to us, except the coffee and a banana. Don't recommend and will avoided in future.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Wall; City: Wall South Dakota; Review: This place was adequate for a one night stay, But.... Had no amenities! No fridge, had to use trash can to keep things cold. No microwave. No kleenex. Room can hold 4 people. We had 3 towels, 2 wash cloths, 2 hand towels. Carpet near bathroom had a very nasty white stain on it that ate through it. Inside bathroom door had long black hair stuck to it. Tub was very slow draining. Toilet very low to ground making it hard for someone with a bad back to sit down or get up. Lighting overhead seemed like office lighting.Breakfast was terrible. Gravy was tasteless with very little meat in it. Was starting to burn in crockpot. Donut very dry! Coffee ok. Overpriced for what you get. Wouldn't recommend or stay again accept in an emergency.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: FairBridge Inn Suites Sandpoint; City: Sandpoint Idaho; Review: Desiree at front desk was a delight! So friendly and helpful. She recommended Sweet Lou's as the place to eat and was right on! The outside needs attention and needs curb appeal. Inside was older style decor. Very homey and comfy. At checkout I mentioned the the shower tub was very noisy and I felt like I was going to fall through it. The girl at the front desk said all the rooms were like that when Fairbridge bought the place and they were going to fix that. The breakfast wasn't desirable so we just had coffee. They did have fix your own Belgium Waffles. We were not in the mood for them though. Would stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elk Country Inn; City: Jackson Jackson Hole Wyoming; Review: A very nice place to stay. Get one of the cabins. Very nice inside and clean. They have a kitchen with small fridge, microwave, dishwasher, stove and much more including dishes and eating utensils. Sleeps four comfortably. Can sleep six. But may be crowded. No breakfast but do have cookies and fruit free most of the day. Beds were somewhat uncomfortable! Will stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Laramie Inn Suites; City: Laramie Wyoming; Review: After driving over a thousand miles the first day of our 6,000 plus trip west. This was a very welcome Oasis. Laramie is usually a very windy place! Not this visit though. So calm and beautiful! The Hotel is very nice inside and out. No nearby restaurants. Just a five to 10 minute drive away. One fast food place at the Truck Stop across the street. More being built close by. The room was great. Very roomy and decorated nicely. Beds comfy, maybe a little hard for some. Bathroom very clean as well as the whole room. If anything negative it would be the toilet. Way to low for many people. A common problem at many hotels/motels. Breakfast was very good with nice choices of food (Waffles, eggs, biscuits &Gravy- my fave, and more). The evening staff was very friendly and helpful. Recommended the best place to eat (The Library). The morning man wasn't friendly at all! Highly recommend this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Nevada MO; City: Nevada Missouri; Review: Stayed here 2 years ago and gave a 5 star rating. Things change in 2 years. The hotel inside and out needs a remodel. Looking run down some. And the "Potholes" in the driveway were terrible. The breakfast was ok at best. Beds were lumpy and uncomfortable. View from room was of Walmart. But can't help that if there is no good view in the whole town. Checkin woman was very very nice and friendly. All other staff was unfriendly over the three night stay. Will checkout Holiday Inn Express should we stay in town again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Airport Suites; City: Indianapolis Indiana; Review: Arrived around 12 am. The Clerk wasn't friendly and it felt like we were bothering him. Elevator sounded like it was falling apart and we decided we would walk next time! Room and facility seemed clean and looked nice. Shower water pressure and sink water pressure was very low! Beds were very hard. Breakfast wasn't up to par to other BW locations were have stayed. Biscuits hard, gravy very thick, eggs flat and round like pancakes and tasteless. Coffee weak. Ham was lunch meat warmed! Exterior was nice except it is located in a housing area and not the best looking area! Price was ok! Won't stay here again and don't recommend it for more than one night!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge; City: Rocky Top Tennessee; Review: Should have known better! Usually Econo Lodges are below average. Having only three hotels in town. We were told this is the best. Should have went to Clinton or Knoxville. From the outside, it looks nice. The Lobby was ok. Our room - NOT! Beds very worn. Shower was miserable. I am 5'11" and the shower spray hit me from my chin down. Had to bend way over to wash my hair. Can just imaging my 6'4" sons difficulty. We stayed here two nights and didn't eat the breakfast. Choices were minimal and unhealthy. Coffe was below average. Cross the street and go to Pilot for a better brew! The walls and door were dirty and scarred. Big gap all the way around the door allowing the outside light to come in while sleeping. Way to many items plugged into the extension cord behind the desk, We unplugged a few for our safety. The Manager was very unfriendly on the two occasions we saw him. Made us feel unwelcome! Freeway and train noise was terrible! Will not recommend or visit this hotel again!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Blood Feud: The Clintons vs. The Obamas; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward Klein Page; Review: Believable because of my belief about the personalities of the individuals written about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Force and Effect (Jack Ryan); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Greaney Page; Review: Typical Tom Clancy book. A page turner. Dick Scottsdale, AZ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914; Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: Well told story backed by incredible research. Dick T., Scottsdale, AZ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914; Author: David McCullough; Review: Well told story backed by incredible research. Dick T., Scottsdale, AZ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radiant Angel (A John Corey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Nelson DeMille Page; Review: Typical DeMille page turner. Considering threats to the U.S., his story line is not so far fetched. Dick Scottsdale, AZ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank I. Luntz Page; Review: What we say to each other and how we say it conditions how people respond to each other. Frank Luntz' book is an easy to read "textbook" on how to achieve your personal goals using "words that work." I have always believed that using negative words, such as "regret" or "problem," should be avoided. But Luntz tells us not only what words or phrases to use but why. This book should be a textbook used in a course offered in any communications curriculum.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud; Author: Rabbi Aaron Parry; Review: Enlightening. Chapters are short but revealing. Good to know that the rules for a good life are consistent with what I believe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: 7 Seconds (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suspect Zero (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miami Vice: Season 1 (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Land of the Dead (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: LemonGrass; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: The older man who is a waiter here may be mentally retarded. I think he is quite rude on purpose. Perhaps he was dropped on his head as a child?? His rudeness is pretty sad, not sure why he is still working here after so many years and still he is so rude. It must be a charity case. Poor thing is stuck as a waiter and very angry about it. I'll come back though, the food is great even if the waiter is one of those autistic types you never want to be around.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Kirkwood, MO; Review: One of the worst restaurants on earth. If there are more than 2 people before you it will take 30 minutes to get your food. Last time I was in the drive through I waited so long I just turned my car off for ten minutes and we never moved. Why it takes so long to stick food in a microwave and press a button I can't tell you.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LemonGrass; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Excellent vermicelli bowls. The pork vermicelli bowl is great. Very fresh and good pieces of pork. Their Vietnamese golden egg roles are also great. I also enjoy the Vietnamese tamarind soup, if you're vegetarian the vegetarian tamarind soup is a great option. Almost everyone I know who tries it loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J. P. Fields West; City: St Louis, MO; Review: I got the NOLA shrimp po'boy and it was pretty uninspiring. The french fries that came with it were massive and overly filling. The bright spot was the onion rings and ranch dressing which was really good. But we got a huge box of onion rings and tiny cup of ranch dressing to go with it... My girlfriend got the jackfruit burger but they forgot to put the coleslaw on it. I think they need to improve some things before we try them again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thai Nivas Cafe; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: We've been here dozens of times and they've gotten better recently, the yellow curry is the best in St. Louis... I've tried pretty much every thai place in the area. If you're not sure what to get the yellow curry is great. I usually get it with tofu or chicken with mild spiciness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Red Hot Albasha; City: Chesterfield, MO; Review: We love the french fries, hummus and baba ganoush. To me its the best hummus and baba ganoush we've had in st louis!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BLACK+DECKER LHT2220 20V Lithium Ion Hedge Trimmer, 22"; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: powerfull and long lasting battery,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OneGrill 32” x 5/16” Square Chrome Steel Grill Rotisserie Spit Rod; Brand: OneGrill BBQ Products; Review: just as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hongso SCD453 BBQ Barbecue Replacement Stainless Steel Cooking Grill Grid Grate for Master Centro, Charbroil, Sam's Club, Members Mark,; Brand: Hongso; Review: the diameter of the bars is much smaller than the ones I am replacing and they are spaced much farther apart.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Direct store Parts DF101 (6PACK) Replacement Ceramic Radiant Flame Tamer for Bakers and Chefs, Fiesta, Grand Hall, Member's; Brand: Direct store; Review: fit perfect great price and packaged well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER LSW321 20V MAX Lithium POWERCOMMAND Power Boost Sweeper; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: wimpy blower but I wanted another battery for my hedge trimmer; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: tic tac Powermint Singles, 1 Ounce (Pack of 12); Brand: Tic Tac; Review: Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kikkoman Soy Sauce, 64-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 1); Brand: Kikkoman; Review: Great for marinade and jerky beef!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Popping Corn Movie Theater Butter Popcorn 24-93.3g Bag Box, 4.9 lbs" />; Brand: Orville Redenbacher's; Review: This popcorn is great! Microwaves without burning which is a normal happening with the other type bags (pop-ups); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda - Net Wt 1 lb - (Pack Of 2); Brand: Arm & Hammer; Review: Great product and has many different uses other than freshening your fridge. This is a great product to have around the house for DIY projects!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pepperidge Farm Herb-Seasoned Stuffing, 3-16 Ounce Bags; Brand: Pepperidge Farm; Review: Delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Protronix 150Mbps USB Wireless Network WIFI Adapter for Laptop Notebook 802.11N/G; Brand: JacobsParts; Review: I used this on my laptop that dual boots Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Never ran across any problems what so ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PNY High Performance 16GB High Speed microSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 up to 40MB/sec Flash Memory Card - P-SDU16G10-GE-A (OLD; Brand: PNYU9; Review: Works as advertised. Inserted into my HP Stream 7 no formatting required.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 32GB UHS-I/Class 10 Micro SDHC Memory Card With Adapter - SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A; Brand: SanDisk; Review: No hiccups, store all my videos and music on it and have never had a problem. Would buy another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackberry ACC-40486-301 Micro HDMI Data Cable - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: BlackBerry; Review: Does exactly what it says. Every now and then the audio would get out of sync but would correct itself rapidly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Portta N3SWT31 HDMI Mini Switch/Switcher 3 Port 3x1 with IR Remote and Key-Press-Switching support Full HD 1080p / 4K; Brand: Portta; Review: This is a beast product but after a month I started noticing done audio noise in the signal. After three months one outlet stopped putting audio. Oh well, at least it wasn't expensive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black); Brand: BaoFeng; Review: Anyone will tell you that this is a great handheld for the price. Better antenna if you want better communication. Make sure you get your HAM license.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collective Minds 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure & 3 Front USB 3.0 Ports Media HUB - Xbox One; Brand: by
Collective Minds; Review: I've read that some people have had a problem with these but it has worked flawlessly for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sport Headphones Sweatproof Running Gym Exercise Headset - Retail Packaging - Green; Brand: Mpow; Review: Excellent headphones for the price. Work great with my LG Lancet and my LG G3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACdream RCA Voyager 7 Case, Folio Premium PU Leather Cover Case for RCA Voyager; Brand: ACdream; Review: Bought this for my little girls tablet. Fits great and does provide enough protection for the tablet. I like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth Headphones, V4.1 Wireless Sport Headphones, Sweatproof Running Headset with Built in Mic for Workout Exercise; Brand: Mpow; Review: Bought these for my wife. We have had no problems with them whatsoever. Sync up pretty easily and have good range on them. Definitely worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10.1" Fusion5 104A GPS Android Tablet PC - 2GB RAM - 32GB Storage - Android 5.1 Lollipop; Brand: Fusion5; Review: I bought this for my wife because she wanted a good sized tablet to play her games on. We were a little nervous because we had never heard of this brand but I can say that for the money you couldn't get a better product. It feels like a premium product and the screen looks really nice and bright. It does take a while to charge but the battery will last a long time. Start up is a little slow but I don't see how that would be a problem if it starts up. Overall I like this tablet and will be getting one for myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged; Author: Visit Amazon's H. Norman Wright Page; Review: 2/3 of the questions are great to consider prior to marriage. However, like with Neil Clark Warren, there is 1/3 about religion questions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifties; Author: Visit Amazon's David Halberstam Page; Review: This is a fablouse book for those wanted to know some of what is was like during the 1950's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America; Author: Visit Amazon's Walter R. Borneman Page; Review: This is I think the best biography of Prez. Polk. He made many decisions like his previous Prez.that help make America what it is today. For a few weeks USA was in possession of all of today Mexico and we simply walked away. Think of the USA going all the way down to where the Panama Canal. For a few weeks it was ours in 1847/48. Of course Thomas Jefferson would have had a huge smile and taken the whole enchilada. The entire world would be different today with far less wars. So Polk did make one huge mistake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love in the Time of Cholera (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century); Author: Visit Amazon's Gabriel Garcia Marquez Page; Review: What a great and fun read. Pure literature by Marquez. This is the only book I ever read that when I finished it I got up and eat a snack and 15 minutes later started reading it a second time. I read it a third time a few years later. The movie is great also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road to Character; Author: Visit Amazon's David Brooks Page; Review: A great thinker of our times. He makes me think deeper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eisenhower: A Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Johnson Page; Review: This is an easy read of this great American hero. Not a boring history but much more. A real learning in leadership and critical thinking skills. A fascinating life that we can be grateful of and admire..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Kilmeade Page; Review: This is a great history book It is full surprises and yet is feels almost like a modern great detective book. A page turner, so start reading early in the day or it will keep you up at night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Defense of a Liberal Education; Author: Visit Amazon's Fareed Zakaria Page; Review: An easy to read why the liberal arts are more valuable today than ever before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tales of the South Pacific; Author: Visit Amazon's James A. Michener Page; Review: What an interesting writer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding the Love of Your Life: Ten Principles for Choosing the Right Marriage Partner; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Clark Warren Page; Review: A truly great book on marriage mate selection. It covers all the basics. Perhaps the best book ever written on the subject. It was written a while ago and yet it is more important today for the best chance of a happy lifetime discovery of a true love. This book is serious business; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Adams; Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: This is great and interesting history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The China Study, Revised and Expanded; Author: T. Colin Campbell; Review: Do you want to live longer and far less health problems. Do you like to FEEL healthy more than other people. Buy this book. It will change your life. You will be able to tell other people how to have a better life and they will love you for it. I purchased several books and I gave one to each of my good friends that deserve to live longer and feel so great. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Campbell Plan; Author: Thomas Campbell M.D.; Review: Read this book if you want to live longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure; Author: Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.; Review: Do you REALLY want to live longer? Read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Mountain Home; City: Mountain Home Arkansas; Review: The room was clean and the people were nice, just not well prepared for a large group. I was traveling with a large group and we had all made reservations months in advance. They knew we were coming and that we would all be arriving at approximately the same time since we were all riding together. When we got there to check in, there was only one person at the desk! Yes one for over 35 of us to try and get checked in from a long days drive! It took forever! Our group had also tried to reserve a large meeting room and were told that there was a wedding so that we could not have it. Then when we got there the wedding was already over and we were stuck in a small room upstairs. They did not have it set up or the air on and such. We had to get everything set up ourselves. The free breakfast bar was nice and well stocked. The attendants kept fresh food out for us the whole time we were there.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bally s Tunica Casino Hotel; City: Tunica Mississippi; Review: Stayed a night and got an awesome deal! Online price of 24.99! It was a good clean room, small, but clean. The people were very nice!!! Shower was also small, but good water pressure! The pool is nice, but can be noisy if your room is near it and there are kids out playing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Hurricane Mills Tennessee; Review: I would have to say that this place has the best beds I have slept on in a while at a hotel! The service was great coming and going. The breakfast was good and hot! Lots of towels to use and clean fresh room! The shower was great with lots of hot water and water pressure! Wish the beds had been a queen, but they were so comfy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Little Rock Downtown; City: Little Rock Arkansas; Review: You have to stay here! Excellent place to stay. Nice and comfy and lots of room! The staff is excellent and very friendly! The Bistro downstairs has excellent food and it is very affordable. The staff at the Bistro are very nice! They also have a small bar downstairs if you would like to get a night cap before heading up to your room. This would even be a nice place to stop in the afternoons and get a bite and a drink! Not fancy, just nice. Lots of seating in the lobby with little nooks and tvs for you to enjoy. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites Lookout Mountain; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: My family and I needed a place to stay and wanted a place with a hot tub or jacuzzi. We called this place and was told they had a heated pool, but no hot tub. We figured that would be good and reserved a room. The pool was not heated, it is indoor and the room it was in is hot, but the water was cold. There was also some kind of loud mechanical sound through out the night, but the room was very large and nice and clean. The beds were hard, but the bathroom was huge! Lots of cabinet space and plenty of room to move around in. It was a nice place to stay for a needed stop and rest, but was very disappointed about the pool situation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Shelbyville Indiana; Review: We were placed in the handicap room, which works out nice for my husband. The bathroom had plenty of bars for stability and safety. The area in the room was big and comfy. Nice fridge and microwave. No pool. Had other family stay in a pet room which was also nice and big, but of course smelled like pets. The staff came in daily and brought clean towels and made the bed. The staff was excellent. Was able to extend the stay on short notice and did not have to move rooms! The hotel is close to lots of things. Restaurants in the same parking lot! Starbucks right in front too! Walmart is within walking distance (yes we walked over and got some snacks) if you need anything. The beds were comfortable and there is a nice chair and couch in the room too. Wifi was also very good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Mount Juliet; City: Mount Juliet Tennessee; Review: This room was really nice for the price. The area is very small and does not leave much room for things. Luckily we were so tired that we did not do much moving around. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was very nice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suburban Extended Stay Northeast; City: Indianapolis Indiana; Review: The room is small yes, but it is good for the price! Laundry facilities could be better, but some of them do work. The stove works great and the full size refrigerator is amazing to have! We stayed a full week and it really came in handy! I would recommend bringing more cooking pans and some dish soap. We did not use the dishwasher since there was only four plates and bowls and four sets of silverware. We brought paper plates and bowls to use instead. The ice maker works great and saves time and money! Ask for extra towels at check in because they may run out while you are there. Our tub had an awful leak but they kinda fixed it while we were there and we reported it again when we left. Storage space in bathroom is limited, but the shelf above the towels does help out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Morehead Kentucky; Review: Stayed here for four days and was a nice place to stay. The room was super clean and comfortable. The bed was soft, but had a very hard rim around the mattress that was not comfortable on the legs when you were getting up and out in the mornings. I saw lots of new furniture down stairs so they maybe replacing items and updating things??? The pool was nice and clean and felt really good on an evening swim. The breakfast was good and hot in the mornings and offered lots of items to choose from. I did request a replacement office chair so that I could get some work done at the desk and was told that I would get one, but never did receive one. Not sure what happened there because I did not inquire to why it was never brought to the room. Shower was perfect! Had great water pressure and the temperature was easy to control. The microwave was very small, but still did the job. Refrigerator was nice and kept food cold. Internet is open wifi and worked well at all times. I would recommend this place to my friends and family and would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn Jackson; City: Jackson Tennessee; Review: The place was okay to stop over night, but I would recommend not staying here long term. The rates are the only reason I did not give it two stars, as the price was good and we needed a place to stop and sleep. The room was supposed to be non-smoking, but there was an ashtray on the nightstand. The comforter on the bed smelled musty and the floor under the sink had a spot on it from water leakage I am guessing. You could tell that the room had been smoked in for quite a while. The bed actually slept pretty good and the air conditioner ran just fine! For a quick stop on a budget it would be good, but you might want to look somewhere else if you can.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Monticello; City: Monticello Arkansas; Review: Stayed here on a business trip for one night. When reservations were made it was noted that we would need a handicapped accessible room for my husband. He is a disabled US veteran, and when we get our room it was upstairs. I then asked if they had an elevator and was informed that they did not, they only had stairs. I looked at her and said, "He is disabled". She just looked at me with this look of so what. My husband said he would make it work. That is not right that he has to suffer because a business does not pay attention to what they are told. It is very upsetting to me that no one seems to care when someone needs an accommodation. It upset me really bad! If you have a disability make sure you tell them upfront so that they have a room downstairs for you! The room was very large and comfortable. I was happy with that until I got in the shower the next morning to find an old bar of soap on the shower shelf covered in hair. I found a piece of plastic to pick it up and throw it away. YUCK! It did not make me happy! Good room, but might want to check it all over before it is too late. Also make sure if you need a room downstairs make sure to say this before they assign you a room, there is no elevator!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Capital District; City: Tallahassee Florida; Review: This was a quick stop over on a long drive. It was a good place to stop and get some rest. Staff was nice and they were able to get my husband a handicap accessible room which was very helpful. Clean and good shower! Free wifi!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Stockbridge Georgia; Review: Nice place to stop and sleep, but would not want to stay here too long. The area is super busy and noisy. It is right next to a McDonald's so that might be good. May also be a reason why it is so noisy. Can hear movement in the surrounding rooms also. Room was clean, water pressure was good, and the bed slept well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn; City: Clearwater Florida; Review: Made reservation at least a month in advance and when we got there we got a Queen size bed instead of a King size bed, but paid the same amount. Was not very happy, but of course there was no other rooms available at the time. The room was clean and nice, staff was okay seemed too busy to really help. Horrible construction in front of the hotel, if you are traveling here be cautious of this fact. I am not sure how long the work was going to take place, but it was super hard to get to anywhere since you could not cross the road. We even had a hard time getting on the other side of the road to get to our exit. You might want to ask about this before reserving or at least be aware of the possible issues.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Galveston West Seawall; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texa; Review: Love this place. Have stayed here before and loved it, that is why we are back! The staff are super friendly and caring! It is a great location and they get all our cruise shuttle together and ready for us! They have parking for our car while we are out at sea. We love staying here and know the room will be clean and ready when we arrive! Nice showers and good hot water! The view of the Gulf is awesome from the rooms and most have balconies that you can sit on and watch the water roll in and out! Love it! I would highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Frederica; City: Little Rock Arkansas; Review: This place is the definition of classic! Loved everything about it! It was close and easy to get to when we went to the Robinson Center and dinner downtown. The room was great. The bed was super comfy! The shower felt wonderful! Loved the brass fixtures and the old style feel of things. It was really nice and clean! It may be classic looking, but it did not come with the classic old smell. It was super good. I would highly recommend this place to anyone! When you go you have to check out the back sitting area with the fire pit! Would be awesome for a shower, party or gathering (just a thought!) You really should stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Russellville; City: Russellville Arkansas; Review: Loved my stay here. The room was spacious and had lots of comfy spots to sit and work. I love the LED light on the desk, worked great for working on my computer. The bed was super comfy. The kind you do not want to get out of in the morning. Loved the walk in shower. The idea of having the shampoo and conditioner and body wash in the shower there to use it awesome! Great breakfast in the morning. Lots to choose from! Thanks for a great stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Anaheim at the Park; City: Anaheim California; Review: We found this hotel for a good price for the area and was excited to get there. Then we saw the room. It was super small. I think they had a closet that they decided to make into a room as the door would not even open all the way for the bedside table! The bed was a queen, but was hard and the sheets felt like paper or something, not sure. Then you had to squeeze between the bed and the tv stand to get to the bathroom. In the bathroom the door would not open all the way as it hit the shower curtain rod! Yes it was that small! I sat at the desk by the tv stand to do some work and had to move out of the way to let my husband by to go to the bathroom! In the bathroom you had to stand beside the toilet to close the door. Then the worse part of all. The air conditioner. It was so loud that I slept with ear plugs! Yes! It sounded like a jet plane warming up the engines before taking off. I am sure something was going out on it. We went to the office and the maintenance man came to check it out. He said it was normal! Yes normal! If that is normal then I recommend not staying here at all! He said some are louder than others, but it was the way it should be! He said we could go to the office and ask to change rooms if we wanted, but we knew there was no more rooms so we did not. We worked with it the best we could. I am glad I brought ear plugs for the flight! I normally do not like giving bad reviews, but this was bad. I want to warn others before taking a chance! It is near Disney (we did not go there), but if you stay bring ear plugs just in case you get a normal air conditioner! Then the icing on the cake. The room above us had children. I do not mind children, but these children ran back and forth all night long. They ran. Stomped. Back and forth. I could hear them with the ear plugs in and over the air conditioner. So if you do stay ask for an upstairs room because down stairs you will hear everything!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn San Diego I 5 Naval Base; City: San Diego California; Review: Room was clean. Smelled a little old, but was clean. The bathroom was great. We had the handicapped room and it was well set up. The bed slept good and had great pillows. The check in was quick and easy. Great area to walk to the local restaurants and such! Is in a busy location, but did not hear much traffic or noise!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Fallbrook I 15; City: Fallbrook California; Review: The room was great. It was clean and smelled good. The bed was comfy and great pillows! Slept super good. Down side was there was no elevator and we stayed upstairs. The check in person offered to help us with our luggage upstairs. There is construction going on next to it, but not much noise heard from it except for back up beeps from the equipment. But the room was quiet otherwise! Would stay here again! Staff was super good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Inn Suites Escondido Downtown; City: Escondido California; Review: Stayed here our last night in California. Wanted to be closer to the airport, but not downtown. This was a good distance. Walked to dinner. Not the best part of time, but not bad. The room was clean and was quiet. The bed was comfy. Did ask for another pillow as there was only 3. The towels were super soft! I think the room might have been a smoking room at one point and the grounds are now all smoke free. It is really hard to get that smell out after a bit. Was not bad though. Great place for the price and location!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn San Diego At The Harbor; City: San Diego California; Review: The room was clean. Smelled a little old, but otherwise was good. Not much view out the window as were more in the back part of the building. Loved walking to dinner and to breakfast! Lots to see. The area is busy, but had very little noise. Check in was quick and they were super nice for directions and ideas on where to go and what to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Shure SE535LTD Limited Edition Red Sound Isolating Earphones with Remote (Old Model) + Microphone; Brand: Shure; Review: A substantial upgrade over the SE-425's. I use them every day. Would easily buy again if I lost them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tek Republic TUS-300 USB 3.0 2 USB Sharing Switch; Brand: Tek Republic; Review: Has worked great to switch a mouse between two computers: a macbook pro and my desktop gaming rig. This saves me from removing the delicate wireless mouse dongle when I switch between computers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell PermaFocus Wide Angle Porro Prism Binocular; Brand: Bushnell; Review: I was skeptical about the autofocus (i.e. defer to human eye focusing) before I bought this, but it really works. I'm never going back. Why aren't all binoculars like this?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MYNT Tracker - Key Locator, Wallet Tracker, Phone Finder, Remote Control, Find Your Valuable Item Near and Far (Black); Brand: MYNT; Review: I have two of these. After the recent firmware and iphone app update (november 2016), both of them work great, and my phone ALWAYS recognizes when mynt is trying to find it (my normal use case). I used chipolo for years and the find-my-phone feature almost never worked, so this was refreshing. However one of my mynts sometimes acts like a phone is trying to find it (by making noise) without reason. But i'd rather have false positives than something that doesn't work when you need it to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runcam Camera FPV Drone And Remote Control Camcorder, Orange; Brand: RunCam; Review: Great quality for cheap. I use it on my TBS Vendetta quadcopter. It has survived 50+ crashes, and in many cases it detached from the quad and tumbled into hard things (I didn't strap it down well). Wifi+iphone app is spotty (lots of dropped connections) but for general recording it has been great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seachem Flourish 500ml; Brand: Seachem; Review: dosing as instruction once a week, in the next 2 weeks you will see a huge different. my tank now looks like a jungle!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: API First Layer Pure Laterite Aquarium Planting Medium; Brand: API; Review: This substrate is good for plants in long term. but make sure to wash it 2 times before adding into tank. it make my tank cloudy even though i use the best canister filter. Place a thick gravel on it (at least 1.5 inches).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neutral Regulator, 500 g / 1.1 lbs; Brand: Seachem; Review: this product works as advertising. it helps to keep your pH always at solid 7. I just use it when changing water half of the tank.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: API Master Test Kits; Brand: API; Review: this kit is a need for aquarist. very easy to use and accuracy. i check the water quality once a week to make sure everything is fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carib Sea Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate; Brand: Carib Sea; Review: this substrate is such as good as advertising. i will buy it again for the next planted tank. 1 bag is enough for a 10 gallon tank.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zilla Reptile Décor Malaysian Driftwood; Brand: Zilla; Review: this driftwood is perfect for 20 gallon tank. you guys need to deep it in tab water for about 2 days in order not to brown color your tank; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Co2 Diffuser with Suction Cup - Glass Reactor for Aquarium Plants; Brand: Rhinox; Review: this Co2 diffuser is working but it throws out the burbles too big, which means it is a wasted. the co2 burbles can't be dissolve in water. very cheap ceramic plate. after having for 5 days i need to purchase a new one from ADA. much better!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dear America: Voyage On The Great Titanic; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Emerson White Page; Review: this book really surprize me on how much i loved it.i read it in one sitting.i could not put it down.i felt really close to margaret a young woman who just lost her mother.i just lost mine one year ago.she having to find a way to make living ,get to her beloved brother.dealing with the harass class system of early 20 century.being treated as a equal one minute then servant next .not losing who she really is.making brave choices that showed what a kind brave smart woman in the end she was.i going to give this book to my neiceshowing her character is important part of being a woman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow of the Pomegranate; Author: Jean Plaidy aka Eleanor Hibbert; Review: being tudor women was a tough life.margaret was married off to a man she never met 16 years older than her,but was happy in a short lived marriage.she was put in the middle of love for her birth land and the one her son would rule.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Countess Below Stairs; Author: Visit Amazon's Eva Ibbotson Page; Review: i love this book and author so much i have ordered every book she has written.anna /rupert love story draw you in and keep you through the whole book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beware, Princess Elizabeth; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Meyer Page; Review: my neice is still raving about this book so i will be getting the series for her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inside the Titanic (A Giant Cutaway Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Hugh Brewster Page; Review: this is a good book for kids who are intersted in titanic.my nephew love this book,buys every book he can find on it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England; Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Weir Page; Review: medieval europe was a very rough place to be a woman of royal blood,you have less right than a slave.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victoria Victorious (Queens of England, 3rd); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Plaidy Page; Review: jean plaidy makes history intersting,you get to meet victoria and how unstable royal life is on a young woman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary, Queen of France: The Tudor Princesses; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Plaidy Page; Review: jean plaidy make you care about the person who was just a name in history long ago.i loved mary fire to finally married the man she love.stand up to henry vii keeping her head.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth: Grand Duchess of Russia; Author: Visit Amazon's Hugo Mager Page; Review: i really wish this book would had talk more about her marriage to grand duke serge a closed homosexuality who married the most beautiful princess in europe.but deny her a normal marrige or the childern she wanted so badly.i enjoy the part were she gives up her world things to take care poor/sick,how she found peace in religion.to me she would had been a better csarina than her sister alix.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Hooper McCarty Page; Review: my best friend give me this book as a birthday present i love it.it's like C.S.I. in a book.analzing step by step what lead to disater that cost the lives of over 1500 people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow of the Pomegranate; Author: Jean Plaidy aka Eleanor Hibbert; Review: being tudor women was a tough life.margaret was married off to a man she never met 16 years older than her,but was happy in a short lived marriage.she was put in the middle of love for her birth land and the one her son would rule.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Victoria's Gene (Pocket Biographies); Author: Visit Amazon's D.M. Potts Page; Review: queen victoria was the grandmother of europe who brought hemophilla to many european royal houses that ended in great tragic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Queen Victoria (Sutton Pocket Biographies); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Longford Page; Review: this book is a good little read with a overview of the life of queen victoria.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A History of Russia Volume 1: To 1917 (Anthem Series on Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies); Author: Walter G. Moss; Review: if you want to have a ideal about inner workings of russia this book will do.walter g. moss books on russia are well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge; Author: Visit Amazon's Eleanor Herman Page; Review: this author make history something you want to read.i can't wait for her next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France; Author: Visit Amazon's Leonie Frieda Page; Review: catherine lost her parents at early age was treated like piece of goods not breathing living human being.married to a man in different country.she find herself loveless marriage and dangerous court.catherine bear henri childern but never got his love.so she put her mind into secure her childern future.she become a political genius in male control world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catherine the Great; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Dixon Page; Review: i hard to believe a little german priness would become the most powerful woman in europe.but that catherine story .married to a stupid czravish who had no sense. he was determine to stay greman in russian,but katherina made show she learn langauge ,religion and people.she learn the art of policital when the time was right she took over.brought a new age not seen since peter the great.i would had like more about here early life in german but this book was well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucrezia Borgia; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Bradford Page; Review: lucretia was a kind ,loving and smart woman ,who was use by the men in her family for political reasons.the borgia men wanted dynasty more than lucretia happiness.her father alexander the pope sold her recieve power he need at that moment.her brother murder the love of her life.also murder their own brother.she was trap in a family control by addiction to getting power.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Privilege and Scandal: The Remarkable Life of Harriet Spencer, Sister of Georgiana; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Gleeson Page; Review: harriet was no stranger to private and public scandels but lived a life she wanted to.she had two unwed childern while hiding pregancy when living with her husband.running up huge gambling debts,being interest in politics when women had no say in politics at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Princess: The Devoted Life of Queen Victoria's Youngest Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Dennison Page; Review: beatrice was last child of queen victoria and prince albert.after her father death,beatrice became a emotional phsycial slave to a self center and demanding mother .she was not allow to from freidship with people her age or talk of marriage .beatrice did finally find love with prince henry but had to fight her mother who did not talk to her for 6 month to married the man she love.lucky prince henry could put up with his demanding mother-in-law.they share happy marriage for 10 years and 4 childern until his death.beatrice return to being her mother secretary/companion until queen death.even after that she was in charge of her mother papers until her own death.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nicholas and Alexandra: The Classic Account of the Fall of the Romanov Dynasty; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert K. Massie Page; Review: nicholas and alexandra should never had become czar and crazina of russia.nicholas was just to weak spirit and alexandra to strong without know the real russia people.she saw russian as childern who needed to be told how to run their lives by the papa czar.she hide her son illness and brought in a sexual twisted man of god into her family,ruin the romanov's relationship with it's people.stopping changes that would give citzen russian say in their country.in the end the people turn on the romanov's every thing end tragical.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Foreman Page; Review: if some one told me what really happen 18th century upper crust i would not believe them.money,sex,adultery,hidden preganacy,lesbianism,royality,gambling and drug addiction.fashion theather social scandals,politics,betrayal, blackmail and war.it's a soap opera that really happen.even a evil bestfriend who bears two childern by georgina husband is through in.this book is addictive.i didn't put it down till last page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Romanovs: Autocrats of All the Russias; Author: Visit Amazon's W. Bruce Lincoln Page; Review: if you want to no about the early to last romanov's and russia history this book is for you.this writer leave nothing out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary S. Lovell Page; Review: i just found out about the midford familt recently so i got this book.what a strange family of sisters.mixed with love hate and loyality disloyality with nazism fasist communist through in.the book will captive you.you will not be able to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Jennie: The Remarkable Life of Lady Randolph Churchill; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Sebba Page; Review: to me jennie churchill was a selfish ,pleasure seeking woman who only cared about herself.she couldn't wait to get nannies taking care her sons are puting them in abusive boarding schools.she as a wife was a marriage were she couldn't stay faithful or not keeping her husband in debit.to me why winston feeling of love for her i just don't get.his nanny was more a mother to him than jennie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elisabeth of Austria: The Princess Bride (The Royal Diaries); Author: Visit Amazon's Barry Denenberg Page; Review: elizabeth was a true fariy princess who never wanted to grow up.her marriage to franz joseph i and his imposing mother almost crush her.by traveling through the world barely kept her sane.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darcy's Diary; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Grange Page; Review: love seeing mr dracy pointview ,easy reading that that follow original storyline.a relly enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Serpent and the Moon: Two Rivals for the Love of a Renaissance King; Author: Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent; Review: the author made it clear who she love in this book .she made catherine out to be a bitter,fat brood mare.henri mistress diana as woman of beauty ,class and dignity.catherine was dealing with husband who made it clear he could never love her,preganacy after preganacy,and hostile court.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Lady Scandalous: The Amazing Life and Outrageous Times of Grace Dalrymple Elliott, Royal Courtesan; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Manning Page; Review: grace dalrymple elliot,was the real paris hilton of georgian era.she married young ,divorce faster for adultery.slept her way to the top.her only child may had been fathered by prince of wales.she also had a romance with french royality during french revolution that almost cost her ,her head.this is a fun read.like reading scandel sheets of today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alexander II: The Last Great Tsar; Author: Edvard Radzinsky; Review: alexander ii new russia had to change to survived,if he had live russia would be a different country.he understand freeing serfs had to be done , with given russian more say in their country.he's murder brought the end romanov's royal family and crown.i would love to no more about his tragic romance with princess catherine yurievskaya.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nell Gwynn; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Beauclerk Page; Review: nell gwyn was born from a impoverished and abusive childhood but never became a cruel or bitter woman.she stole the heart of a king bearing him childern.their love affair last 16 years became one of royality greatest love story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Private Realm of Marie Antoinette; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie-France Boyer Page; Review: i always thought marie antoinette was a empty headed selfish woman,but i find her to be a strong-willed ,compassionate and beautiful woman who loved her kids and her husband ,family.she showed great courage meeting her death.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Mistress: The Diary of Eva Braun, the Woman Who Lived and Died With Hitler; Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Leslie Gold Page; Review: this woman was a selfish shallow dumb woman.who thought about only herself and her crazy evil boyfriend.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lonely Empress: Elizabeth of Austria; Author: Visit Amazon's Joan Haslip Page; Review: to me she should never married franz joseph i,she was to much of a free spirit.austria court was to old fashion for a soul like hers.she had the mother -in law from hell didn't help.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic: Fortune and Fate : Letters, Mementos, and Personal Effects from Those Who Sailed on the Lost Ship; Author: The Mariners' Museum; Review: seeing personal items that belong to people who lost their life in such a tragic way,really touch my heart.we sometime forget they were just people like us.who had dreams and families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic & Her Sisters Olympic & Britannic; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom McCluskie Page; Review: to me titanic and her sister ships were just flawly made.this book show how they were book and the inside story shipping business of early 20th century.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic: Women and Children First; Author: Visit Amazon's Judith B. Geller Page; Review: who got off the titanic really was up to which class you were.first and second class meant you have better chance surviving the sinking.if you were third class you were out of luck.this book get personally statement of survivers who would never forget that night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madame Serpent; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Plaidy Page; Review: amazing novel full of betrayal,murder and romance.you will become absorbed in this story to the last page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Queen: A Novel (The Dark Queen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Carroll Page; Review: this is a great book to take to the beach ,sit back and enjoy.it's fill of magic ,romance and historical figures.once pick up this book you can't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth I; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Somerset Page; Review: elizabeth was the most fascinating ,complex woman who every rule in the world.the author capture the reader's imagination by tell story of motherless princess who mother beheading darking her life,but her cunning lead her to become ruler over england for 45 years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Wife: The Wives of Henry VIII; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Plaidy Page; Review: jean plaidy has the magic to make history personal and interesting.katherine parr i believe was the smartest of henry viii wives.she in her own right was will read ,had her own way of thinking ,but she also new how to handle a man with dangerous temper.look at wives 2 and 5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic Survivor; Author: Visit Amazon's Violet Jessop Page; Review: violet jessop was the tpye person i would had love to meet.she survive titanic but titanic sister ships.only thing didn't like about this book was it was not longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twilight of Splendor: The Court of Queen Victoria During Her Diamond Jubilee Year; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg King Page; Review: king explores the rather tempetuous relationship queen victoria had with her childern and grandchildern,their relationship with each other.who just happen to be many of europe's royal houses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Building the Titanic: An Epic Tale of the Creation of History's Most Famous OceanLiner; Author: Visit Amazon's Rod Green Page; Review: alot has been written about the sinking ,but this book is about the designing and building of the great ship.behind the scene look at the men who built the titanic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grand Duchesses: Daughters & Granddaughters of Russia's Tsars; Author: Arturo E. Beche; Review: i recieve this book as a gift ,give to another friend who loves anything about Romanov's.you get information about grandduchesses who were not well know.the storys will have you to the point you can't put this book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Women Who Knew Hitler: The Private Life of Adolf Hitler; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Sayer Page; Review: the writer tells the story of a man to me was afriad of women all his life.the women who give a twisted evil man power over their lives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: i'm no fan of time travel romance ,but the minute i read the frist chapter in this book i have fell in love.the charaters in this book will make you fall in love with them.claire is the perfect herorine strong sassy smart.,james is sexy cocky fearless they share a passionate adventure together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Royal Mistress: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Haeger Page; Review: nell capture the king hearts because she was free spirit that come in your life onlt once.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perdita: The Literary, Theatrical, Scandalous Life of Mary Robinson; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Byrne Page; Review: mary robinson lived her life on her on term ,when woman were told there was only one path to follow,wife and mother.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Marie Moning Page; Review: my bestfriend got me hook on the highlander time travel series ,i never enjoy a book so much in years.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wolf and the Dove; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathleen E Woodiwiss Page; Review: ashes in the wind was the first book i ever read when i was 12,after that book i was hook.i'm 39 now i just finish the wolf and the dove it has become my all time favorite romance novel.aislinn and wulfgar are two people who have ever reason to hate each other but slowly the find a magical love.they go through alot but find a love that will last forever.they find the real person inside one another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Preston Page; Review: lusitania was a jewel in the cunard oceanliner fleet was put in the middle of two waring nation. 1200 person lives were lost to get america into a war.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince Leopold: The Untold Story of Queen Victoria's Youngest Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlotte Zeepvat Page; Review: the author focus on leopold completely.his haemophilia that he didn't let control the life ,or let his mother making him a invald.queen victoria was determin e to keep leopold home with her and beatrice.but he fought to make a life for him self.by going to oxford creating a family of friends who respect his intelligents and independence. he live a life he wanted to live no matter how short it was.of all victoria and albert childern i find leopold and alice the most interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic - The Ship Magnificent Vol I; Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Beveridge Page; Review: as a titanic manic this book let's you really see the ship's of dreams was really look like inside.everything in this ship was the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remembering the Titanic; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Hoh Page; Review: making a sequel is hard enough but to make a book interesting after titanic sinking is a tough one .the author pull it of very will.she show how the survivers went on with life deal with the love on they lose on the great ship.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Liners: From the Titanic to the Andrea Doria The Ocean Floor Reveals Its Greatest Ships; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert D. Ballard Page; Review: the empress of ireland was so spooky and chilling. seeing the remains of victims remind you the victim were people who was loved and missed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: QUEEN VICTORIA: A PERSONAL HISTORY; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Hibbert Page; Review: i guess growing up knowing you will rule england make you believe the world around you was there to please you.growing up her mother keep her away from other kids,turning into a grown up without being a child.when she finally broke away she was queen.then she married albert and nine kids later .after albert death she was in mourning that she wanting all around to share .she in later year became a very selfcenter woman who couldn't see other's point of view.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne; Author: Visit Amazon's David Starkey Page; Review: her mother was murder by her father ,she was called the whore's [...].you would think she didn't have a chance to becom queen.but elizabeth amazing strenght of character and keeping her head got her through until she finally reach the hieght of queen of england.she survive to become england greatest queen,that turn her country world power.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I, Elizabeth; Author: Visit Amazon's Rosalind Miles Page; Review: king henry viii turn england upside down to get the son he desired.anne give him a daughter and lose her head.but her daughter became the amazing skillful leader her father always thought only son would be.this book give you inside working of tudor life how elizabeth survive it and became england greatest queen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen of this Realm (Queens of England series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Plaidy Page; Review: i love jean's first person narrative create a style were you feel you understand the character point of view.you understand her relationship with her father,brother,sister and stepmothers.her longing to no her mother.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Victoria's Family: A Century of Photographs; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlotte Zeepvat Page; Review: excellent photographs of collection of royal family of england ,from1840-1940.some of the pictures i've seen before ,but there are alot of new one's not seen before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dearest Vicky, Darling Fritz: The Tragic Love Story of Queen Victoria's Eldest Daughter and the German Emperor; Author: Visit Amazon's John Van der Kiste Page; Review: the princess royal was raise to be a enlighten empress of prussia by prince albert.when she married prince fritz heir to prussia throne they life and future look bright.but the emperor never trusted his son and his english bride. they were keep out of important matters of state.cruel and hurtful lies were told to destroy the popularty with prussia people.there first son to me was insane and was so cruel to his parents.when fritz finally became emperor he was dying of cancer only regien for 99 days.vicky had to grieve the love of her life ,her hateful son cruelity to her.this book is a good read .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duchessina: A Novel of Catherine de' Medici (Young Royals); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Meyer Page; Review: parents being dead catherine was only seen as politcal pawn to use by her family.she deal with the lose of people who truly care for her,become a strong smart woman.she married a french royal in love with another woman.but she become queen help rule with her sons.becoming most powerful woman in the rule.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dearest Vicky, Darling Fritz: The Tragic Love Story of Queen Victoria's Eldest Daughter and the German Emperor; Author: Visit Amazon's John Van der Kiste Page; Review: i felt so bad how vicky and fritz were treated by his family and country,if given a chance they could had did many great things for their country.they marriege was one few love matchs in europe.but the cruelity by their oldest son who belittled undermine his own parents.vicky losing two childern brought tears to my heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George V's Children; Author: John Van Der Kiste; Review: a cold father who frighten his kids ,a cold mother who never bonded with her six kids.is it not a surprize these kids had drinking problems ,drug addiction.george iv had a soech problem because treatment by his father,david fool around with married women who give his love his mother never could.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eugnie: The Empress and Her Empire; Author: Visit Amazon's Desmond Seward Page; Review: capturing napoleon iii heart and becoming empress of france would lead you to think her life would be happy ever after.but eugenie had a difficult birth of her only child made made it dangerous for another child ending her sex life with husband who carry on affairs that cause her great angry and pain.she became a fashion plate ,but also put reforms to help the poor and disavantage of france.after fall of empire she lived in england for 50 years losting her husband and son.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Farewell in Splendor: The Passing of Queen Victoria and Her Age; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerrold M. Packard Page; Review: no one ever thought queen victoria could ever die.she regein for 62 years ,over a country who became the worlds most powerful superpower.this book is about how her family and servants deathbed watch of the end of a era.inside fight between kasiar and edward soon to be king .the doctor who tooking care of his queen for 20 years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George III's Children; Author: John van der Kiste; Review: george iii and his queen sons were money spending ,lusty ,selfish men who only give pain and shame to their parents.the sister parents were so selfish not letting them to married have they own family. dsyfucnial family who make i present royal family look healthy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaiser Wilhelm II: Germany's Last Emperor; Author: Visit Amazon's John Van der Kiste Page; Review: the author does a great job of showing the true charcter of a man who treated his family and country horrible.they hateful treatment of his parents show how cruel a person he was.he say his wife as a broodmare nothing else.he didn't have a relationship with his childern.he only order them like his private army.his unstable personality lead world to war.when his uncle edward viii call him a fantisic failure he was so right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Queen's Daughter; Author: Jacqueline Kolosov; Review: the book started off strong with good characters mary who the daughter of a ex -queen and traitor.she learn about who her mother was a learned woman who only weakness was her father.a man who was to power hungry losing his head in the end.she learn she a white magician who must protect elizabeth i regien.what i did like how the book end with the dark magician disappear.it would be great if part two is coming out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Reluctant Empress: A Biography of Empress Elisabeth of Austria; Author: Brigitte Hamann; Review: elizabeth could never aloud the stirct austian court break her.so she excape traveling the world refusing to be trap in a golden cage.in the end her beauty and fame only brought her unhappiness and death .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Romantic: A Biography of Queen Marie of Roumania; Author: Visit Amazon's Hannah Pakula Page; Review: Marie was granddaughter to queen victoria and czar alexander ii of russia.at 17 she was married to a man she barely new,into a unstable country and thrown.she made her marriage work and promote her new country trying to make the lives of her people better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: i could take it are leave vampire books ,but i have falling completely in love with charlaine stories of southern vampire bill and sookie strange love story.i also got into watching true blood every sunday night.so i'm totally hook waiting for book two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Mob; Author: Visit Amazon's Theresa Sherman Page; Review: this is a history book that does not read like one.it really a focus about a family that just so happen to be royal.it alot about the relationships of sister who fate or destiny end up very different.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russian Princess Remembers, A; Author: Ekaterina Meshcherskaya; Review: how kayla survive upheavl of russian revolution still came out a strong ,loving and loyal woman.i have great respect for this woman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead And Gone: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: It took me 6 hours to read this book.once i pick it up i couldn't put it down until i finish.the characters new and old get better.the relationship between sookie and eric grows ,but her connection to bill is brought back in focus remind us he was her first love and lover.we also see the repairing of her bond with her brother jason.her relationship with her great grandfather bring new dangers.a battle between fias and fairies come to light. two men who love sookie prove their love to her in the ways you never thought they would.i love that charlaine finally brought to light the sad past of the character of eric.the hardest decision is who would sookie be better with eric or bill.i love them both.this book has me waiting for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Touch of Dead: Sookie Stackhouse Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: this book is a snack to keep us sookie stackhouse fan hungry for the next complete book.i like the stories because i never read them before.i guess we fans must just read alot of fanfictions to get through until another season of True Blood return in june next year,another sookie book come out next year.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood, Book 10); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: Sookie has really grown after the pain and torture she suffer.but a new mature view about life come throught.she worry about growning old ,getting sick,if she let eric turn her .she no that she will have to watch family friends grow old and die.her friends around her are getting married and having babies.having hunter with her for a day make her wonder about having a baby by insemnation ,how eric would handle that news.she building a relationship with claude who was all ways been selfcenter until claudine death.he realize family is all you have,in the end he was protect sookie from dangerous fairy.now her uncle delmont may be part of her life.her relationship with jason has grown .they have mutaul respect for each other.what sookie did for bill brought tears to my eye.i beleive she finally see bill truly love her,she still have love for him,even if she not in love with him like she is with eric.bill giving andy dying granmother the family bible had tears in my eyes.the saddist part about this book was alexi 13 year old czarisch who saw the burtul murder of his whole family.his finally death was mercyful.i real was glad eric's maker was kill.that man give me the creeps.i'm also glad pam got more storyline in this book.she was her usually dry witted self.i wish sookie/eric relationship could be brought up and front again.hopeful victor will met his finally death in the next book.to me eric was made to be king.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin's Russia; Author: Visit Amazon's Orlando Figes Page; Review: stalin truly destroy the happiness and lives of his own people.to be afraid in your own house to say what is on your mind,in fear that a neighbor will turn turn you in and your world can be destory.with you spouse and childern. wanting in bed late at night for that knock on your door nkvd for your arrested to go to labor camp.your childern turn over to the state.this was a true evil empire.this book talks for the people lost forever from this world.but their stories will touch your heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Shake Away 2852228 Fox Urine Granules, 28-1/2-Ounce; Brand: Shake-Away; Review: Apparently, the chipmunks of Central Oregon don't know about foxes as predators. I sprinkled the Shake Away Fox Urine Granules around the perimeter of my vegetable garden per the instructions on the container. Unfortunately, chipmunks here couldn't care less, run right through the 1" chicken cooping wire I have around the garden to keep deer & rabbits out, run right over the granules & are still eating vegetable blossoms (zucchini, crook-neck squash, eggplant) before they can grow into vegetables. On those rare occasions where the chipmunks somehow miss the blossoms, the baby vegetables trying to mature are chomped down with vigor. FYI, I also tried strewing mothballs around the garden -- the chipmunks didn't mind those either. We have two service dogs, so any kind of poison is out of the question (and I don't like that option anyhow). I'm beginning to think we have 'Rambo' chipmunks here in Central Oregon...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kempf Wipe Your Paws Coco Doormat, Rubber Backed, 18 by 30 by 0.5-Inch; Brand: Kempf; Review: Edges turned different color at last hard rain, but mat is still cute.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deco 79 Wood Capiz Wind Chim W-40304, 20" H/5" W; Brand: Deco 79; Review: FL winds knocked the dangling shells off little by little...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brass Feng Shui Wind Chime For Home Garden & Car; Brand: Asian Home; Review: A nice wind chime.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Woodstock Prism Gem Drop Chime- Décor Designs Collection; Brand: Woodstock Chimes; Review: Nice wind chime.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PoolSupplyTown Pool Spa Jacuzzi Hot Tub Floating Animal Thermometer with F/C Display- Goldfish (For In-ground Pool and Above-ground Pool); Brand: Pool Supply Town; Review: A cute addition to the pool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancing Buddha Buddhist Prayer Flags - Pack of 50 (4.5In x 5.5In); Brand: Dancing Buddha; Review: Long, good line of smaller prayer flags in a combination of Dancing Buddha and Wind Horse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coghlan's Mosquito Coil Holder; Brand: Coghlan's; Review: Didn't get a chance to use it yet, so I'm presuming it's a good item.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S C Johnson OFF Country Fresh Scent Mosquito Coil Refill, 6 refills (net wt. 2.118 oz ); Brand: SC Johnson; Review: Didn't get a chance to use these yet, but I'm presuming they're good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suncast ELEMENTS Club Chair with Storage, White; Brand: Suncast; Review: Very comfortable to sit in, nice storage space, easily put together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suncast SSW1200W White Wicker 22-Gallon Storage Seat; Brand: Suncast; Review: Nice storage space, very easy to put together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Havahart Dr. T's 4-Pound Nature Products Snake Repelling Granules; Brand: Havahart; Review: This really keeps the snakes away (and in FL, we have good & BAD snakes -- rattlers, pygmy rattlers, coral snakes, water moccasins...).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terro T300-3 Ant Killer Liquid Ant Baits (3 Pack); Brand: Terro; Review: I got this after getting a single packet because it works so well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Downtown Erie Hotel; City: Erie Pennsylvania; Review: I got there at 6:30 to check in. I didnt check my television cause i figure everything work and I went out on the town with my girlfriend family. I came back to my hotel early in the morning the television didnt work, there was roach on the floor. So my girlfriend call and complain they move us to a different room but the bed was not the same we had reserve an king size bed the dude gave us a queen size bed. He then move us again to a different room where there was a van seat,a spare tire,lumber stack up and case of mount dew in floor which he didnt even knaw ... so here we go again move agan at this time it was 545 in the morning my wife work all night long and she was exhausted so if you look for something that has roachs, that smells like dead rat in the halls then this is the place for you. I dont know why the hotel is still opened please be advised the picture you see on the website is decieving. I would not come back here it was so bad I would not even leave my dogs at this hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clearwater Apartments; City: Christ Church Parish Barbados; Review: If you want a nice,clean automosphere with great host like Mr.Brown and Mrs. Brown dont look no farther this place at Clearwater apartments has everything you would ever need and want in barbados.. few minute walk to the breathetaking ocean waters of Miami Beach and beautful sunsets. five minutes walk to the biggest attraction in barbados on friday night Oiston Fish market... clear water apartments is very nice and clean in American you would pay at $2000.00 USD for a week for this easily. So if you look for a great place to stay in Barbados .. dont look any farther this is the place to stay at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugarapple Inn; City: Friendship Bequia St Vincent and the Grenadines; Review: I stay at the Sugarapple Inn on August 19-20,2011. The staff is excellent and the manager was so nice. I love the color s and stuff in the room. Franklin was excellent Tour Guide he is married to manager there at Sugarapple Inn. I love this place and plan on come back next year. Its a gem in bequia and nice place to set back and relax.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monroe Heights Hotel; City: Grove City Pennsylvania; Review: We check in and soon as we check in there was cob webs and daddy long leg spiders everywhere. The cob webs was on the bed spread. The room was very outdated. It had mold in the shower and the towels broke my little girl out with a rash when she used them. This place was so nasty i was afraid to sleep there. It stunk like mold and the window air conditional was broken. I told the manger about the nasty room she said but we had someone clean it no it was still nasty i told her she try to move us to different room and it also was the same way as the one we was in with cob webs and daddy long legs everywhere it was nasty too. I think they need invested in some better clean people cause that place is so nasty i would be afraid to let my dog sleep in it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus BWI Airport Hotel Arundel Mills; City: Elkridge Maryland; Review: We stay in this place on December 10 for one night because we need to catch a flight from BWI to Barbados. At two am the fire alarm went off and stay on for at less hour it woke everyone up in the hotel and we had to go set outside in the cold. When asked for a refund one was not given to us. We had to catch an early flight the next morning. The breakfast woman roll her eyes at me because i forget to take the spoon out of the gravy dish she was very rude. I will never go back here for any circumstance and I will let my friends and family know how bad this place is.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus BWI Airport North Inn Suites; City: Baltimore Maryland; Review: The staff is friendly, the hotel rooms are spotless and the breakfast is great! Shuttle service is the best I ever had! I will back in the future. If you looking for a place to stay in Baltimore, Maryland this is the place to stay at hands down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lite-On Super AllWrite IHAS124-04-KIT 24X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner + Nero 12 Essentials Burning Software + Sata Cable Kit; Brand: Lite-On; Review: Fast shipping, great packaging. So far no problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Supply Sentey ERP750-SS / 750 WATTS; Brand: Sentey; Review: Good; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ZWXJ Laptop Battery M5Y1K (14.8V 40wh; Brand: ZWXJ; Review: Good; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DTOL HV01 HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable, 1080P HD To VGA Coverter Cord, For PC Computer Laptop Netbook HD; Brand: DTOL; Review: Does what it's supposed to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gigabyte AMD R7 360 128 Bit GDDR5 2GB 2xDVI/HDMI/DP Overclocked Graphics Card GV-R736OC-2GD; Brand: Gigabyte; Review: Works smoothly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonvince 18.4" Laptop Backpack Fits Up to 18.4 Inch Gamer Laptops Backpack Black; Brand: Bonvince; Review: I don't have much to complain about on this product. This is the only backpack under $100 that completely met my expectations. The backpack itself is really solid, although the zippers themselves don't look the same as the advertised picture. Also, the adjustable straps are so long that they go down to my thighs, but I manage to fix that too. All in all, it's a good product by price point. I got what I paid for. I'm happy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget; Brand: Edimax; Review: This is great for raspberry pi 3's. I'm using it for RetroPie and it downloads very quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS VS248H-P 24" Full HD 1920x1080 2ms HDMI DVI VGA Back-lit LED Monitor; Brand: Asus; Review: This monitor is the best monitor on the market if your worry is cost. Otherwise, find a more high end one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EBL 8 Bay AA AAA NiMH NiCD Rechargeable Battery Charger - ETL Certified Smart Charger; Brand: EBL; Review: Very worth it. A good buy indeed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Super Baby Food; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Yaron Page; Review: As a dietitian, I have a lot of reference books on infant feeding and I must say that this was a great addition to my collection because of the recipes and confidence that the book gave me as I experimented with different grains, fruits and vegetables for my daughter. The Specific Fruits and Vegetables Reference in part V as well as some of the recipes in Part III and the grain section were invaluable. The techniques for storing pureed items was great as well. My daughter is an extremely good eater, in terms of content and variety, as a result of some of the ideas and recipes presented in this book. That said, my rating is only a three, because the book does not follow any traditional infant feeding guidelines, which some may feel are rigid, but which are simply good sense for many families, particularly those with an history of allergies. There were a lot of things that she recommended in this book that I did not agree with and simply would not advise a parent to do--such as offer nuts or seeds or tofu too early in the first year. She also warns very vehemently against meat which is fine if you are a vegetarian and that is your agenda, but if you are not, it certainly seems biased. This book is fine in the hands of someone who is knowledgeable about nutrition and knows how to take her advice with a grain of salt, but a feeding bible it is not and followed religiously it could definately cause some parents to introduce the wrong foods too early or avoid perfectly fine alternatives. My advice: Always talk to your pediatrician or dietitian before following any nutritional advice that you read in this book or elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Age of Miracles: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Thompson Walker Page; Review: This book is wonderful. The story telling feels so real and rings so true, it feels like you are living this life with the author. You are a part of this human tragedy with her, this story is at once moving and suspenseful, beautiful and chilling. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet On You: A Laurel Heights Novel (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Perry Page; Review: I am a HUGE fan of this series. I have read each one and this one was so touching for me. It wasn't just about the sex. It was about love, friendship and family. I loved the Daniela/Nico story and the Marley/Brian one just as much. Kate Perry knows what her fan base wants and she delivers! Cant wait for Tony's story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Ever After: A Three Girls Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Schurig Page; Review: Beautifully written, sweetly told. This book made me believe in marriage and love again. It's not sexy, but it has heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Traveler's Boyfriend; Author: Visit Amazon's Annabelle Costa Page; Review: I love this book. Other reviews will recap the summary. What I will say is... this book is clever and funny as makes you really care about and root for these characters. I gave read it several times and still sometimes it reenters my memory and I have to read it again. Some have complained about the oral sex scenes, it's really not a big deal. Any woman who has ever received great oral sex will just appreciate how it was written and smile knowingly. I can't recommend this book enough for a quick sweet read you wool come back to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less; Author: Visit Amazon's Tiffany Dufu Page; Review: Love this book. The author gives actionable advice, told through her own storytelling lens of how to achieve career success by not doing as much at home and tapping into the strength of your partnership and village to help you. It's the inspirational, realistic advice we all need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iron Jawed Angels (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Infinity (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City by the Sea (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Commando (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glimmer Man (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire Down Below (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horatio Hornblower (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eddie (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard Rain (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air America (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Moon (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cutthroat Island (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed of Roses (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit 2 (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Quinn (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Pursuit of Honor (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Indian in the Cupboard (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Associate (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom of Heaven (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hysterical Blindness (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From the Earth to the Moon: The Signature Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of D (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charms for the Easy Life (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Run the Wild Fields (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Things You Can Tell Just By Looking at Her (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sightings: Heartland Ghost (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robots (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Mamo Team - Keller Williams Realty; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Buying a home away from home is hard enough when you are on site. But when you are 1,000+ miles away, it is a daunting task. We would not have been able to accomplish it without Sarah and her team's help. From finding the perfect property, making a offer, to closing, all while never setting foot in the state, Sarah guided us through a snag free smooth ride. Her professionalism and knowledge were a priceless asset that words cannot fully describe. There is no doubt in our mind who the best is. It is the Mamo Team !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thai Hot Spot; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: We did takeout, but would not hesitate to eat in. Very clean and kept. We both had Pad Thai. Very good. Just the right amount of heat and everything was very fresh. I will be returning for sure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn On The Gulf; City: Hudson, FL; Review: Wifey and I had a nice Mother's Day dinner. I had the Blackened Mahi Mahi. Although, a better name would Cajun as it was not charred. It was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My dinner date had the Snow Crab. Again, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Portions for the crab as well as the fish were large. Service was spot on. Although they were busy, we were attended to properly. Everyone was genuinely happy and cheerful. A great spot for any occasion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silver Dolphin; City: Hernando Beach, FL; Review: Great atmosphere, happy staff and good food. We both had the Bourbon Steak Tips. Cooked as we ordered with plenty of sauce. I would probably give more like a 3.5 star if Yelp had half stars available. Nothing that really unique that would jump to a 4 star, but a good dinner choice on any night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cody's Original Roadhouse; City: Spring Hill, FL; Review: Love this place. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Family friendly to boot. And the food is good too. What more could you want? An affordable steakhouse. With great steaks. But if steak is not your thing, they do have a full menu of alternatives. Oh by the way, the rolls are down right awesome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rusty Bellies; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Great spot on the water. Down right fun place to enjoy dinner and or drinks. Seafood is fresh, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Staff is super welcoming and friendly. Best place on the docks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sam's Beach Bar; City: Hudson, FL; Review: Wifey and I had lunch. We both had crab cakes. Fantastic. Food was spot on, fresh, hot, and cooked properly. Service too was exceptional. Weekdays for lunch, not waiting, but beware there are times when it gets packed. But for good reason. Great place to enjoy some good food and good times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Inn Spa at Cedar Falls; City: Logan Ohio; Review: Ellen & Terry have this down to a science. The innkeepers are very hands-on, with a dedicated staff. Beautiful facilities, amazing food, great scenery and lots of ability to just relax.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Esther s Guesthouse; City: Gimmelwald Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: We stayed at Esther's in October of 2010 and can't wait to go back. She does an amazing job at making you feel right at home, while not intruding on your privacy. The place is spotless, the rooms are beautiful and the view is breathtaking. I highly recommend it for a unique stay in the Alps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welaka Lodge Resort; City: Welaka Florida; Review: My sister and I recently stayed at the one bedroom cabin with loft at Welaka Lodge while visiting our parents who winter in the area. It was a beautiful cabin and cleaner than any hotel I have ever visited. We weren't as concerned with the park amenities because we spent most of our time with our parents, but the pool area appeared to be very clean and well kept. We would absolutely return for another visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Bell Lodge; City: Custer South Dakota; Review: My family has been driving across the country for over 15 years to visit Custer State Park. We have stayed in both cabins and campgrounds, usually with young children or teenagers. This year we travelled with another couple. We booked the commissioners cabin several months in advance because we wanted our friends to get a good feel for the park. We were all disappointed from the very start. The front desk personnel did not appear to understand English. They were at a total loss as to answering any questions or providing any information about our lodging or the park. We went to the restaurant, and while our waitress tried hard, she spoke so little English that she did not understand what a martini was or what tartar sauce was. Her service was slow at best. For some reason, park personnel are allowing stable and concession staff to park trailers at the entrance to the campground adjacent to the cabins. It looks horrible. One trailer has a dog pen with laundry hanging on it, others have several propane tanks sitting around, and others are propped up on cinder blocks. To add to the great ambiance, other staff appear to be living in small cabins next to the stables that are trash and unkempt. When stopping in the general store, other staff members were quick to tell us how much they disliked their jobs, how nothing ever works right, and how they can't wait for the season to be over. You can expect some season fatigue in late August, but not at this level in early June! The end result is that this will be our last visit staying at any of the Custer SP resorts as long as the current management team is in place.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall; City: Sioux Falls South Dakota; Review: This was a nice stop on our way across South Dakota to Custer State Park. As is normal during this time of year, the hotel was filled with families in town for various sports tournaments, but the lobby and breakfast area was kept very clean. Room was very nice. Seemed to be a little expensive, but we recognize the time of year may affect that. Mike at front desk very helpful. Ask for restaurant discount coupons.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Belle Vernon; City: Belle Vernon Pennsylvania; Review: We just had a weekend family reunion and used the Hampton Inn as our base. The staff did an excellent job of accommodating our family, including the use of a conference room as a place for late night get togethers and family photos. Thanks to Scotty, Jordan, Brittany, Nicole and Joe for your help and professional efforts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Charlotte Piper Glen; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: Just stayed for a long weekend at this Residence Inn while visiting family in the area. Could not have been happier with the service and the staff. We had a two bedroom suite, and the only concern I would mention is that some of the furniture has seen much better days....worn to the edge. But the service was exceptional, the room was very clean, and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. Great choice for the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor s Club; City: Madison Wisconsin; Review: I recently stayed at the Madison Concourse Hotel. What a great hotel. Conveniently located in the heart of Madison, literally around the corner from the beautiful State Capital. Rooms are very nice, with recently renovated bathrooms. Front desk and housekeeping staff are professional, friendly and very helpful. In house restaurant does a very nice job. Conference facilities are very nice. The hotel is within walking distance of great restaurants, the University, the world-class Overture Performing Arts Center, the lakes on either side of the City, many museums and parks. Only suggestion I would have is that the windows needed cleaned and the very old drapes need replaced. Not a reason to miss this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Washington DC N Silver Spring; City: Silver Spring Montgomery County Marylan; Review: The good: Very professional and pleasant staff; very clean; good breakfast, convenient location in Silver Spring; parking on site. Nice decor. The bad: Still smells like smoke after renovations; views on north side are awful - junky car wash! Very noisy in rooms, especially if you are close to stairwells and/or gym. Renovations have been made, but don't expect the Ritz. Overall, not a bad stay, and the staff and cleanliness make it worth putting up with the rough edges.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Rooms were well appointed. Ask for a harbor view. Great location for exploring Boston, especially the Freedom Trail. Staff very personable and professional. Only downside is extremely expensive parking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Historic Summit Inn; City: Farmington Pennsylvania; Review: A nice place to stay while traveling to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright sites in Westwern PA. Staff very good. Beautiful pool area. Nice bar with entertainment on Friday nights. Restaurant does a nice job. Recommend reservations for dining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Bro Code; Author: Visit Amazon's Barney Stinson Page; Review: I purchased 2 of these one for my husband and one for my brother-in-law. Both found it a very amusing. Great coffee table book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eat This Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution; Author: Visit Amazon's David Zinczenko Page; Review: I purchased this after seeing it at my mother-in-laws house. My kids love looking at this book and finding things that we have in our house. It's a great reference for healthier alternatives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Night Before Valentine's Day (Reading Railroad Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Natasha Wing Page; Review: My girls adore this book. We read it all the time. They are fans of The Night Before Christmas so this was the perfect book for Valentine's Day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Night before Valentine's Day (Reading Railroad Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Natasha Wing Page; Review: My girls adore this book. We read it all the time. They are fans of The Night Before Christmas so this was the perfect book for Valentine's Day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lily in Full Bloom (Disney Fairies) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Driscoll Page; Review: My Daughter loves this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Americana Café; City: Reno, NV; Review: The food there is great. Had the best prime dinner there! nate and gina always very polite, professional , willing to please outstanding service, keep up the good work we will be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americana Café; City: Reno, NV; Review: The food there is great. Had the best prime dinner there! nate and gina always very polite, professional , willing to please outstanding service, keep up the good work we will be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americana Café; City: Reno, NV; Review: Great food , thank you nate, always makes sure order is ready quickly, hot and tasty, great steak and prime rib dinners, large portions too, havent tried any thing I did like except the lemon soup. Nate provides excellent service, always polite and professional. Thumbs up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Steakhouse at Circus; City: Reno, NV; Review: Too expensive, small portions, dont care for host or waiters, or waitress. Very slow in getting your order. I recommend going to the americana cafe, cheaper, quicker, and tasty food.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: El Jefe's Cantina; City: Reno, NV; Review: Food was horrible and blan no flavor, small portions, expensive, slow service, we dont recommend it; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Nice; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Nice comfortable & spacious room, great location, good wifi (we are Gold Priority Club members not sure if you need to pay for wifi if you are not). Breakfast ok, not much choice, and there was a very stroppy waitress though on both days (slamming things on tables, no smiles...everything seemed too much work for her!) All other staff seemed ok & pretty friendly. Hotel was VERY quiet in the evening, no atmosphere, no-one in the bar, so best to go out. The old town is nearby and there are loads of lovely bars and restaurants. Will definitely come back to this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hesperia Bristol Playa; City: Corralejo La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: Friendly staff, very welcoming. Pool bar had nice atmosphere, with music on Thursday late afternoon/early evening. Our room was very basic, not like the online photos. More like a 2/3* hotel than the 3/4* rating given. Basically the lovely rooms shown in the online pics are only at the front of the hotel lobby side (sea view) which is around 20/25% of the rooms, the rest are old & dated. No hair dyers, need to get one from reception (if you're lucky!). Wifi works ok in room early in the morning or late at night, not a good signal during the day. Some parts of the hotel need refurbishment, lots of rendering missing from walls etc. Also beware accidentally touching the white walls outside the rooms & on the stairwells, cos they leave white residue on your clothes & cases! If you have difficulty walking or getting about, do not stay here. It is a good 10/15 minute walk to the nearest bars & restaurants in the old town on the harbour side. We stayed self catering, very basic kitchenette. My parents booked half board & didn't rate the food at all. Sounded like uneaten food was re-hashed and served up in soups or salads the following days. The supermarket in the hotel complex is convenient but twice the price of the Hyperdino on Pazzaro (around 8 minutes walk from hotel). No sun on balconys until late afternoon, it looked like most of the rooms were the same as ours.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel Spa; City: Port de Soller Soller Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: My wife and I stayed here for a couple of nights in April 2016 (15th-17th). My sat nav had a little difficulty finding the place, even though we could see it, but, from the moment we arrived to the time we left, the staff were fantastic - so attentive, friendly and helpful. We stay at quite a few good (5*) hotels throughout the year and we both agreed that the staff were better here than most places. We had a problem with a strange odour in the entrance to our room, which we complained about at the time and the issue was dealt with very professionally, which actually resulted in us being re-located to another room. The hotel itself was nicely appointed, and the dining and pool areas were good. Breakfast was surprisingly nice (we find that even the best hotels are often let down by the breakfast experience!). Food quality was good, and the hot buffet was actually hot! Service again was excellent, both at breakfast and lunch. We'll definitely stay here again next time we're in the area!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neilson Aeolian Village Beachclub; City: Skala Eresou Lesbos Northeast Aegean Islands; Review: Just returned from our 2nd holiday to the Aeolian Beach Hotel, and we had a great time. We had a heatwave whilst there, 35 deg + but with air con in the rooms, the pool and the sea nearby it was easy to cool off! Myself and my husband signed up for the tennis coaching again, going up a level from our last holiday. We made it to the final so we were very happy! The coaching is very good, 1 hour a day, and you can opt for extra lessons if you want. All the staff are great, very approachable and knowledgeable....from the beach, bikes, tennis, fitness etc to the kitchen & restaurant staff. The restaurant food is great, very varied, and caters for all tastes and dietary requirements. We were on holiday with a vegan friend, and George the restaurant manager looked after her really well, bringing her special dishes at lunch and dinner. Just let them know when you arrive. Also, although we don't have kids, the team looking after the children seemed genuine and full of energy, and all of the kids looked pretty happy to be looked after by them. If you have kids, we would recommend you try this resort since you will be free to try out the activities and have no worries about the care of your children. The nearby town Skala Eressou is around 10 mins walk away, and has some lovely restaurants/ bars, so on the non-inclusive food nights (there are 3 a week) this is worth a visit. The only down side is the transfer time to the hotel, which is 2 hours. But the staff look after you so there are no real issues. We have heard that this hotel may be closing down at the end of the season this year, which would be a real shame. Having stayed here twice within a year, we would definitely come back if we are able to! We consider this resort to be one of the best Neilsons beach resorts...please help to keep it open!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lavender House Quorn B B; City: Quorn Loughborough Leicestershire England; Review: Good location close to the Manor pub in Quorn. Lovely clean and comfortable room with nice touches such as home made biscuits and chocolates. Our room had a separate lounge area with tv. Breakfast was great with plenty of choice, and the owners were very accommodating when we requested an early 7am breakfast! Separate front door entrance to the main house, so you were not disturbing the rest of their household. Good reasonable rates too. Quorn is a lovely place with loads of pubs and restaurants and nice countryside areas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Hotel; City: Corby Northamptonshire England; Review: Arrived with family to celebrate a birthday, having booked in advance. Booking was in the diary for our allocated time, but the staff came up with a story that the booking was moved to 7pm (1 hour earlier) and they informed us by telephone (they did not). The staff were unhelpful, bordering on rude. AND there is no Sherry in the bar...don't you know it's Christmas! Thankfully we managed to book elsewhere at short notice, and had a lovely meal and evening. However, I won't be attempting to eat here again: the restaurant area is uninviting, it has no atmosphere and the staff are not great.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Capodimonte; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: The hotel is located just outside the town of Sorrento, a 10 minutes walk from the main “square”. Reception were very friendly on arrival, and we were able to check in a few hours earlier than the allocated time. The room was spacious and comfortable with a small terrace. WiFi worked ok. Breakfast was ok, not much choice on hot buffet food, but we discovered we could order special things if you wanted to (eg poached eggs etc) The pool area is lovely, although we didn’t go in the pool because it wasn’t heated (wimps eh!). Lunch by the pool was good, and service has been good at breakfast, lunch and in the bar in the evening. All the staff are very friendly. The views over Sorrento and the bay are outstanding and more than compensate for any slight misgivings (as the hotel is on many levels and high up). It also means you’re a little away from the traffic (of which there is a lot in Sorrento!) which can get a little irritating at times (noise/exhaust fumes etc.). Would definitely come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Desperado (1995); Genres: Action, Romance, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Specialist, The (1994); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Genres: Action, Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fish Called Wanda, A (1988); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Blues Singer; Brand: Buddy Guy; Review: This is very overlooked new cd from Buddy, playing acoustic. True blues. Best effort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buddy Guy Live! The Real Deal with G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band VHS; Brand: Christopher Guest; Review: yes it is not a best technical version but with hot licks and perfect solos. perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living Proof; Brand: Buddy Guy; Review: 74 year young Buddy is alive and kicking again, the LP in the vain of Skin deep however many cuts with wild guitar similar to Smell a rat, value added of Santana on 1 song equals zero, cut with BBKing very subtle and catchy, you will love it no surprise, old wine rules; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tokyo Live; Brand: Tony Williams; Review: Well you must know about Tony to appreciate the record - just quickly - Blue Note and friends, Miles, Lifetime, in 1985 just when Blue note was resurrected he fomed his quartet among others with Mulgrew Miller and Wallace Roney. The 4 albums available now in amazon's store are just great and the live is unique. One thing - Tony mentioned that the cd covers only half of the materal recorded in Tokyo in Feb 1992, when we will hear the rest - after 25 years... at least let me hear it before I get (or not) my ss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Sock; Brand: Eric Clapton; Review: Well it might be underrrated fantastic cd with at least 1 mega hit I cannot find. Again better search in archives for the bootlegs with Jack Bruce or Buddy Guy than record "pls give me money" as it is a true sad story. So much undiscovered blues hidden. I cannot digest it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rhythm & Blues; Brand: Buddy Guy; Review: I got the cds on Monday from Germany and keep listening to it - the guitar is scorching and songs well done and written - it is a same milestone in his discography like damn right or bring em in; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Understanding; Brand: Wallace Roney; Review: Frankly speaking I expected the cd and it came out to meet all my expectations , to complement it I boght Blu-ray STAND with another great performance worth the cash. Wallace is drifting into his own direction his music and playing is just superb, of course I admire him since Tony Williams era in the mid 80s and later Tribute band (check out a great dvd tribute to miles); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boston Record; Brand: John Mclaughlin And the 4th Dimension; Review: I follow him since Miles and Lifetime plus Mahavishnu and Montreux box and Graham Bond and Jack Bruce and Escalator and Santana and whatever else. I am proud of 2 bootlegs - Live Village Gate 1969 with Bruce and Williams of quite great quality (will it be remastered before I die?) and 4th dimension from Zurich so before Boston I got a lick. The music is great Gary Husband is great the band is great the quality is great the sleeves and cover are S***. Buy it and listen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Tea; Brand: Buddy Guy; Review: the best one, electric, strong deep. pure blues magic, thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why Dontcha; Brand: West, Bruce & Laing; Review: Jackabout that time (before) released his best LP hormony rw and best jazz rock LP lifetime - the song 3rd degree played in 71 at hyde park with Graham Bond. I am very emotional about this fantastic LP as I bought it in ca 1991 while libing in NYC and just discovered songs of tailor. when I put it on I was completely blown away by Leslie and Jacks voice and bass. It is a CREAM like class record. Top crown. 10 out of 5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footprints; Brand: Toots Thielemans; Review: with Mulgrew Miller and similar players it is a pure pleasure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alive; Brand: Hiromi; Review: fantastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectrum 40 Live; Brand: Billy Cobham; Review: finally cd (bootlegged before) to provide us with fantastic live; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turn It Over; Brand: Tony Williams; Review: masterpiece with larry young jack bruce john mclaughlin; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born To Play Guitar; Brand: Buddy Guy; Review: could not resist and boght it firstly on itunes awaiting cd and lp arrival, absolutely great cd, very well recorded, not borring, not only for money, real blues the best of the best you may expect, great songs (my favorite come back muddy) songs thank you Buddy you play guitar like nobody else. Jaoan version has 2 extra tracks - Trouble no more and Come back Muddy electric version. Really great and worth extra dollar; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muddy Waters 100; Brand: Muddy Waters 100; Review: Fantastic job of john primer great musicians and remakes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saudades; Brand: Jack DeJohnette; Review: great tribute to lifetime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Light; Brand: John Mclaughlin And the 4th Dimension; Review: I have purchased japanease version with 1 extra track - worth it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live at BBC & Other; Brand: GRAHAM BOND; Review: it is a great set with fantastic songs culled between 62-72 from the best performances at BBC with Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, Ginger Baker etc worth any money, to complement buy other 4 cd box of Graham Bond released 3 years ago by Repertoire, excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Over the Top; Brand: Cozy Powell; Review: jack bruce and other top musician in - super lp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tribute; Brand: Ozzy Osbourne; Review: no words to describe the magic and genius of Randy and powerful voice of Ozzy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire of Unknown Origin; Brand: Blue Oyster Cult; Review: just fantastic hard rock LP buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evolution; Brand: Dr. Lonnie Smith; Review: thank you amazon.de just got it and happy to listen to Hammong master - I saw him live at the main sqaure at the old town concert in Warsaw around 2003 with a girl on drums and guitar player (trio) Mark Whitefield. The show great and so is the music till today, waiting for LP and new concerts. We have the hero around us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabotage; Brand: Black Sabbath; Review: Very special albums with memorable cover and great pants of the band - seriously it is an album that sounds like one great songs you keep on listening really astounding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath; Brand: Black Sabbath; Review: this a landmark and music master mind blow up - one of the extraordinare albums ever I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sabbath, Vol.4; Brand: Black Sabbath; Review: experimentally rotten album with fantastic griffs and fantastic songs very different and memorable love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Selections From Larry Young in Paris: Ortf; Brand: LARRY YOUNG; Review: it is a jewel to have it after so many years - best organ player ever; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Still Do Set 45 RPM; Brand: Eric Clapton; Review: Japanease version has 1 more song overall it is a great Clapton cd with nice soft songs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine Of Your Love: A Life In Music; Brand: Jack Bruce; Review: really great compilation, could be easily 3 or 4 cd box... we miss him a lot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cities of the Heart; Brand: Jack Bruce; Review: it was recorded just after first CMP release Something else in 1992. The 2 cd with extra fotos was digitally DDD recorded with astounding sound. The musician were cream of cream - Ginger Baker, Gary Moore, Simon Phillips, Gary Moore not to mention spirit of Kip Hanrahan, Pete Brown and Bernie Worrell plus great others you can check on the back label. It is a mixture of Cream and solo projects of Jack with first live BBM performance. It was later reissued as DVD/cd box in 2015 yet without current 2 cd songlist so buy it if you can. For me it was a second after CREAM era breakthru (first period 1969-80 solos) and later CMP explosion (1992-95), check also great MONKJACK of the same CMP label; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I've Always Wanted To Do This; Brand: Jack Bruce; Review: fantastic studio album, Billy Cobham, David Sancious, Clem Clempson, new songs later performer in 1980/81 at different venues. Few songs rearranged later in 2001 on Shadows in the air. I first bought LP and was appalled by BIRD ALONE as a main treat and Dancing on air, Hit and run. Great studio that marked best solo in 80s let alone for 1989 release Question of time. Great buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Porcupine Meat; Brand: Rush; Review: heard him before, with BBKING and Bles Bland anyway was skeptical, having heard the cd am in love he is great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Safari: Mountain Man, Book 2; Author: Keith C. Blackmore; Review: I've read a lot of zombie horror, and I typically enjoy it almost no matter what. Not to say it's all "good" but I do enjoy some gory zombie fighting. But these books are different. They're well thought out and slower paced which gives the characters more room to breathe. It's definitely good stuff, and I enjoyed reading it a lot. Is it great? Probably not in most people's opinions. But if you like zombies and some stuff you don't usually get to see in zombie books or films, this book will do right by you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Level (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Keene Page; Review: This was my first Brian Keene book and I am an immediate fan. The Lost Level is a hodgepodge of every fantasy world mashed into a glorious thrill ride. I liked the characters, the setting, the nods to other greats and basically everything about it! In Googling Mr. Keene I found out he also has a great podcast! I don't want to say to much or give anything away but if you like dinosaurs, horror, the occult, Sci-Fi, westerns, robots, and sweet, sweet world building, then you will likely enjoy this book. If you do not like any of that stuff, well then you're probably boring. Check it out, you owe yourself a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King of the Bastards; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Keene Page; Review: This book reads a bit like Conan crossed with something like Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven, with plenty of strange, Sci-Fi Easter eggs thrown in with it. This is not a bad thing. You get plenty of bloody, intense battles, interesting back story and world building to go along with smooth one liners and soliloquy. If you want to read a good, modern S&S book, this one will do right by you. My few criticisms are as follows: Some of the descriptions of battle are confusing at times. I have read most of R.A. Salvatore, and he really has a gift for writing clear, exciting battles with lots of detail. There were times I had to re-read paragraphs because they didn't clearly convey the action that was transpiring. Also, this tale just seemed a little short and linear. Not really a bad thing, I just found myself interested in the universe this world takes place in and would have loved to uncover more of it! Ultimately, this is a fun and fast paced book that scratched my action itch perfectly. Definitely worth your time to take a romp through the lands of the Bastard King.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manitou; Author: Visit Amazon's Graham Masterton Page; Review: While this book did feel slightly short, it definitely hits the right beats. I really like the magical world that Mr. Masterson has put together. Vaguely Lovecraftian in nature, but also thoroughly modern feeling. This is the first Graham Masterson book I've read, but I now want to read a lot more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dweller; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Strand Page; Review: Couldn't stop reading. Loved everything about it. The genuine feelings of the relationships really hit hard. And just like real relationships there can be large, immense periods of sadness and darkness. It's all in here. Love, commitment, friendship, madness, sadness, and death. I don't know who I could necessarily recommend this to, as it operates on many levels and some might be uncomfortable with some of the situations. But it's great, and I loved it. Thank you, Jeff Strand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Dorothy Parker Murder Case; Author: Visit Amazon's George Baxt Page; Review: If you liked the Tallulah Bankhead mystery you will like this one as well. Well written and just love the humor. First rate.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Nameless Witch; Author: Visit Amazon's A. Lee Martinez Page; Review: Always a interesting story with witty characters and great one liners. Can't wait for the next one in my collection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Haraken (The Silver Ships) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's S. H. Jucha Page; Review: As good as the first three.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sol (The Silver Ships) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's S. H. Jucha Page; Review: This is a wonderful series for all ages. If only we could live up to the Harakens ideals what a beautiful world it would be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trilisk Ruins; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael McCloskey Page; Review: Not bad for first book in a series; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Hostile Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Forster Page; Review: Good read......liked Josie and her determination to help her client against all odds,a good surprise ending that caught you off guard; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Month At The Shore; Author: Visit Amazon's Antoinette Stockenberg Page; Review: I kept waiting for the 1-2 punch...a lot of repetition in descriptions and I found myself waiting for something to catch and keep my interest in these characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nomination: A Novel of Suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's William G. Tapply Page; Review: Enjoyed it...good "late night" read...has unique ability to describe his characters so they are interesting even if they are not too likeable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incriminating Evidence (Mike Daley, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sheldon Siegel Page; Review: I enjoyed this book,a surprise ending...well developed characters and fast paced action.it might be a one night read if you get into it...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The President's Killers - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Karl Jacobs Page; Review: It was a good read ,just enough suspense to keep you turning the page,a little slow in the middle ,bur definitely picking up the speed with the ending !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cure; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Cook Page; Review: I am a big robin cook fan...however I just didn't think this was up to his early days standard,it was hard to follow and did not make me really care about the "victims"....it was hard to get involved. The concept of the cure seems futuristic but with recent health care changes all too possible. I think he could have really expanded on the "CURE".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed; Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Morgan Page; Review: Although parts were interesting,not much new information was presented. It seemed like the author had read many articles and put them together. She did try and show that Marilyn's life was not as poor and sad as thought. Her childhood friends and family were often quoted to emphasize this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lady Blue Eyes: My Life with Frank; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Sinatra Page; Review: This is very one sided...obviously she is his wife and loved him....there are too many documented books,articles,etc. to ignore Franks involvement and support from the mob. I don't think you get an honest and clear picture of who Frank was and a very mixed review on Barbara's life although she does admit she was not an angel. I got a little tired of the name dropping and list of parties although it is obvious that was what her life was all about. I would have liked to hear about her relationships with his "other"family.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystery, Inc. (Bibliomysteries Book 26) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Joyce Carol Oates Page; Review: I usually like j c o but this left me frustrated...I knew it was a short story but didn't get any closure or why the ending came suddenly without any explanation...couldn't even guess...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Great characters,author did a good job of switching stories and also integrating them together.i would have liked some more closure and not "what ifs" at the end!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Criminal (The Will Trent Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karin Slaughter Page; Review: Interesting read....at first it was hard getting the characters in line because of the going back and forth from the present to the past but once that was overcome the characters became intense. You saw the changes to them and how they evolved and how this particular crime shaped their lives. A few surprises- especially toward the ending made the story more interesting and more believable! The good guys won.....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Most Wanted; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacquelyn Mitchard Page; Review: Good read.... A little slow at first but picks up the speed - somewhat of a surprise ending! Good characterizations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evil Games (D.I. Kim Stone); Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Marsons Page; Review: Good read with a complex main character- one who meets her nemesis- an exciting battle between good and pure evil...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Missing Ones: An absolutely gripping thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (Detective Lottie Parker) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Gibney Page; Review: It was a fast paced book/story... a very sympathetic lead character and a surprise ending.,.definitely kept my interest.buy it now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cyclops SIRIUS 300 Lumen Handheld Spotlight w/6 LED Lights; Brand: Cyclops; Review: It's great for an LED spotlight, but really, it doesn't compare to a halogen spot light. Still, a nice, rechargeable light that lasts a long time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chrome Plated Kitchen Faucet Aerator - 2.0 gpm On/Off Swivel Spray Stream; Brand: Water & Energy Savers; Review: Nice little item, but it leaks when in the OFF position.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aqua-Pure AP117 Universal Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge for Chlorine, Dirt and Rust Reduction, 2-Pack; Brand: AquaPure; Review: So far so good. Nice filtration. Cleaned up some turbid water from a rainwater cistern with ease. Great filter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drilax™ 10 Pcs Diamond Drill Bit Set Hole Saws for Kitchen, Bathroom, Shower, Faucet Wet Drilling Tool Ceramic, Porcelain; Brand: DRILAX; Review: Inexpensive and effective. Consider them disposable though as one deep hold through granite and it's done. But the hole sure is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Pure SST1HA Industrial Grade Water Filter, Stainless Steel; Brand: Aqua Pure; Review: This item is heavy duty! Totally impressed. Worth the price if you are looking to avoid plastic for any reason.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; Brand: Jeremy Brett; Review: Mr. Broomfield, who wrote a review here saying this box set has misleading information, is wrong. Granada made several groups of Holmes stories. They were called: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, etc... This box set is in fact ALL the episodes that were in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" group of episodes. There were more episodes that hopefully will be released on DVD in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection; Brand: Robert Cummings; Review: I repeat my earlier observation - The profile drawing of Alfred Hitchcock (done by Mr. Hitchcock himself) was ALWAYS associated with the TELEVISION SERIES, NOT ANY OF HIS MOVIES!!! So WHY such an ILLOGICAL choice to put that picture on a MOVIE collection and NOT on the television collection?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Bell and Mr. Doyle - The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes; Brand: Ian Richardson; Review: I enjoyed this DVD, but the good news is that MPI Home Video is supposed to be releasing the remaining episodes on region 1 DVD's in March 2006. Yippee!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Mandarin Chinese Edition); Brand: Ewan McGregor; Review: NO VHS VERSION OF THIS MOVIE!!! The rest of the 5 Star Wars movies are still available on VHS, so all of you DVD-less VHS owners are LEFT OUT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 3; Brand: Dean Cain; Review: After watching seasons 1 & 2, I was disappointed when I started watching season 3. On the one hand, there is only a selection for special features, on the menu, if there is actually something on that disc (not true for seasons 1 & 2. All the discs has the selection and when selected, would either say "see other discs" or list what special feature was on that disc.) BUT, subtitles no longer have English as a choice (Seasons 1 & 2 DO have English subtitles as a choice). The same is unfortunately true for the season 4 DVDs. What about hearing impaired folks? I like to turn English subtitles on sometimes if I can't tell what the dialogue was. In addition, the season 3 DVDs incorrectly state that episode 16, "Double Jeopardy" is on disc 5. It is not. It's the last episode on disc 4. WB needs to remaster these and fix all the problems and inconsistencies, then release them on Blu-ray.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Grin and Beard It (The Winston Brothers) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Penny Reid Page; Review: I love this book!!! It's quirky and fun. It's got LOVE at its most basic form; showing care, tenderness, and desire in a very understated way but forceful nonetheless. It's real.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love at First Date (Better Date than Never); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Hatler Page; Review: HEA! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Truth or Date (Better Date than Never); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Hatler Page; Review: Very sweet..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dating A Cougar: Book One of Never Too Late Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna McDonald Page; Review: Sweet, fun, and happy, that's how book feels. I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid for the Rock Star (Romance Island Resort) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Demelza Carlton Page; Review: fun and entertaining! worth my reading time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Geoducks Are for Lovers; Author: Visit Amazon's Daisy Prescott Page; Review: Your Love Story does not have to be confined to the timeline of norms. You can still have it at 40 and feel young as you were. That's what this book is telling everybody. I believe this, and that those looking for love should never lose hope. Mistakes can still be learned from as long as we're alive. Read the book and be inspired.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scrooge McFuck (Some Girls Do It); Author: Visit Amazon's May Sage Page; Review: Another fun read from May Sage!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cad and the Co-Ed (Rugby) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's L.H. Cosway Page; Review: I love them!!! The authors, the characters...them! I'm still hung-over with the things that happened in the book. I want more of Eilish, Bryan, Patrick, Sean, Will, and everyone else in this series. Their fantastic! What's going to happen next? I'd like to know how the wedding will go, and bit and pieces of their lives thereafter. *sigh* The feels of this book just...I can't describe it properly. Just know that this book is really great! *sigh* I'll just have to re-read the two earlier books and this one too just so I can satisfy my craving. The book can be read as a stand alone, if ever your wondering. But I like visiting their community. :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dating-ish (Knitting in the City) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Penny Reid Page; Review: Robots, Paid Service, and Love. Lots of love, and learning. The story is is not your usual love story but the love is real. Unconventional, but real.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Silence (Psy-Changeling Trinity); Author: Visit Amazon's Nalini Singh Page; Review: Nalini Singh delivers again! I love how Silver and Valentin interacts. I can't wait for the next book. I just can't get enough of the Psy-Changeling stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Collector's Item; Brand: Grace Slick; Review: This is a double albums worth of material and most of it is very good. I really like their song/comment on Lenny Bruce, "Look out he's going to start talking.' A breath of fresh air, even if is almost fifty years old.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Fly; Brand: Jefferson Starship; Review: Paul has some great songs here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baron Von Tollbooth And The Chrome Nun; Brand: David Freiberg; Review: One of their best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spitfire; Brand: Jefferson Starship; Review: Another great album fro these guys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baron Von Tollbooth & The Chrome Nun; Brand: David Freiberg; Review: One of their best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winterland; Brand: Jimi Hendrix; Review: Great too bad it is not in the running order of the actual concerts. Check out the original running order at Wolfgang's Vaults.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Europe '72 Vol. 2; Brand: Grateful Dead; Review: Very good, but not as good as the first 3 record set. Different songs but not as well played, but still live Dead and a chance to hear other parts of, what some consider to be, their greatest series of gigs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Live at the New Orleans House Berkeley Ca Sept 69; Brand: Hot Tuna; Review: Early Hot Tuna live, what more can I say. Its great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live In Vancouver 1970; Brand: The Doors; Review: I was there and still remember it, but it was nice to hear it all again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Movie Tie-in Edition): A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel (1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: We went to Botswana last year and flew from joburg to falls then to Chobe and the Okavango Delta. Loved seeing the wild animals in their natural habitats. The people were lovely and easy to communicate with and this book just reminded me of the connection of the people with the land and their lifestyles. Family dynamics are pretty much the same the world over. Some are disfunctional some go well. There is poor and well to do in every country. Good on you Precious Ramotswe for sticking up for what is right in life and not what is wronge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust; Author: Edith H Beer; Review: Excellent reading. I don't know if I would have had the courage she did at that time. She was under just as much pressure as those in the concentration camp just to survive and to support her child. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plain Fame: The Plain Fame Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Price Page; Review: Very riveting story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captive in Iran: A Remarkable True Story of Hope and Triumph amid the Horror of Tehran's Brutal Evin Prison; Author: Maryam Rostampour; Review: An amazing story of faith and courage and hope in a hostile environment. A testiment to the power of God in the life of two women who chose to believe in Jesus as the one true God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On To Richmond; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginny Dye Page; Review: very riviting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She Is Mine: A War Orphan's Incredible Journey of Survival; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Fast Page; Review: Riveting, compelling unbelievable story of survival and how God can bring good out of a bad situation and that he does care for the orphans of the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Derby; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: I thought that this hotel was very efficient, clean, quiet and situated in a pleasant, residential neighborhood - far from the touristy, congested city center. We walked the routes to the famous sites and enjoyed other sights along the way. It is not necessary to take a taxi. The staff was always pleasant and helpful to us. There was a terrific shower. The hotel did not have much ambience, but who cares? My only qualm (which is major) with this hotel is that they did not explain that the buffet, continental breakfast was NOT included in the room price. For the cost of this breakfast, forgetaboutit. It is expensive and not worth participating in this hotel feature.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Irkutsk City Center; City: Irkutsk Irkutsk Oblast Siberian District; Review: I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was very nice and clean. Good plumbing too! The restaurant was great. The lobby staff were very friendly and helpful. It would have been nice if they put wifi in the rooms - it was just available in the lobby and the gift shop could have had a larger inventory. Also, there is an ATM that disperses large bills. It would have been nice if the front desk would give change for these large bills, but they wouldn't. I thought that was a little less-than-standard since they sponsor the ATM machine. All around: a nice hotel - highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bedford Hotel; City: London England; Review: I recently stayed at the Bedford Hotel for one week. It was a great experience. The staff were very knowledgeable, professional and helpful. The rooms were fine - nothing fancy but very adequate. The shower was terrific! There was free wifi in the rooms as well. The hotel is located in a lovely neighborhood with two subway lines nearby. There were lovely restaurants close to the hotel too. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay there again if I ever return to Londinium.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cabana Inn Key West; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: We enjoyed our stay at the Cabana Inn. It was conveniently located. We were also advised as to where free parking was available. Free breakfast and happy hour were nice too. The rooms are a little small but everything was fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daugirdas Hotel; City: Kaunas Kaunas County; Review: I think this was a very well managed hotel. The staff was very competent and friendly and spoke English. The breakfasts (included) were delicious and plentiful. The restaurant (dinner) was excellent. The room was small but well designed. There were nice amenities. It was quiet and simply a wonderful experience to stay here. It was also located in a pleasant and convenient location. I wish every hotel was this well managed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tilto; City: Vilnius Vilnius County; Review: I was very disappointed with this hotel. The reception staff were very nice but the rooms are lacking fundamental items that make for a good visit: reading lamps by the bed, curtains that didn't have holes in them, larger bathrooms, bedspreads that fit the bed, banisters by staircases, amenities, minibar/refrigerator that works, etc. I was particularly upset that a housekeeper (apparently) removed an item from my unzippered backpack without permission. When I reported this theft, nothing happened.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Betty Crocker Kids Cook!; Author: Visit Amazon's Betty Crocker Page; Review: Well written, nice pictures. This is a perfect beginner's cookbook for kids; easy for them to read and understand the recipes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Keeper; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitch Albom Page; Review: All of Mitch Album's book are fantastic. They are thought provoking and relate to day to day life. Good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Pilcher Page; Review: Wonderful book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: Wonderful books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blast the Sugar Out!: Lower Blood Sugar, Lose Weight, Live Better; Author: Ian K. Smith M.D.; Review: Love Dr. Ians book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Dragon's Desire (Heart of the Dragon Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eva Weston Page; Review: If you like this gendire you will enjoy this book, it was well written and I enjoyed it quite bit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Western Pleasure (Colorado Cowboy Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christina Mascaro Page; Review: The book was well written and I enjoyed it it had a true flavor of the old west and was a joy to read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunted - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jaycee Clark Page; Review: The book was very well written, very exciting, kept your interest through out the book, beleavable plot , good ending; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ride Tall, Hang High (The Outlaws Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chet Cunningham Page; Review: great book cant wait for book 2 to appear, I would like to see how willy boy and the boys hang, but the last battle will be a ig one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JOAN OF ARC THE WARRIOR MAID (non illustrated) eBook; Brand: Lucy Foster Madison; Review: Very good book,from other Ark books i have read it is very accurate; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm 6: Thunder in the West (A Storm Family Western) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Matt Chisholm Page; Review: good western, entertaining reading well written; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cannon for Hire (Tom Cannon Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ben Bridges Page; Review: good western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MAC WALKER'S HUNTED - Kindle edition; Brand: D.W. Ulsterman; Review: Great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Canyon (Jim Allison Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ben Bridges Page; Review: good series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KILLER BROTHERS - Kindle edition; Brand: BILL WILLIAMS; Review: well written good western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dalton (Dalton Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ed Law Page; Review: good western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KILLINGS AT LETANA CREEK - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bill Williams Page; Review: good book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Surprise Bride at Willow's Rest (Mail-Order Brides of Willow's Rest Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Adalyn Grace Page; Review: good romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cain (Ben Blue Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lou Bradshaw Page; Review: veryy good book, well written; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RIDE OF REVENGE: Thirty-Second in the Series of Jess Williams Westerns (A Jess Williams Western Book 32); Brand: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Thomas Page; Review: entertaing reading pretty factual; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm 1: Stampede (A Storm Family Western) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Matt Chisholm Page; Review: very exciting book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm 2: Hard Texas Trail (A Storm Family Western) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Matt Chisholm Page; Review: good western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue (Ben Blue Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lou Bradshaw Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Knight (The Highland Guard) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Monica McCarty Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leave Me Love (The Call Me Cat Trilogy, Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alex Lux Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Colonel's Daughter (Kit Carson Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Douglas Hirt Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Stand (A Gideon Johann Western Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Duane Boehm Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stallion Valley (The Horseman Series Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gary McCarthy Page; Review: good reading very exciting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Sport (The McKays Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.J. Carella Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Texas Mustangers (The Horseman Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gary McCarthy Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Lighthorse (The Horseman Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gary McCarthy Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tell Me True (The Call Me Cat Trilogy, Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alex Lux Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Kyle's Boy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Frank Roderus Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadman's Fury (The Deadman Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Linell Jeppsen Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gang Land (The McKays Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.J. Carella Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Empty Badge (Cash Laramie & Gideon Miles Series Book 8) - Kindle edition; Brand: Wayne D. Dundee; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ballad of Bryan Drayne - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Frank Roderus Page; Review: good reading very exciting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saved By Her Dragon: Dragon Guard Series #5 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Julia Mills Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive Trail - Kindle edition; Brand: Wayne D. Dundee; Review: good book enrtaining; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madigan's Luck - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bill Dugan Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duel on the Mesa - Kindle edition; Brand: Bill Dugan; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Texas Drive - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bill Dugan Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brady's Law - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bill Dugan Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where There Were No Innocents (Mack Brinson Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Thomas Drinkard Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heller in the Rockies (Luke Heller Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ben Bridges Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm 3: Riders West (A Storm Family Western) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Matt Chisholm Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Distant Bugle: A Robert Vaughan Western - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Robert Vaughan Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outcast Brigade (The Outcasts Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Douglas Hirt Page; Review: good reading very exciting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clearwater Justice - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Scott Connor Page; Review: exciting reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Wasabi; City: Mango, FL; Review: My husband and I absolutely love their sushi! We've eaten at a couple of other sushi places in Brandon/Riverview area and the sushi was subpar. We have dined in, but normally order take out. The restaurant is not very busy as it seems take out is what they do most of. The staff is friendly and courteous. The sushi tastes fresh and is made in a timely manner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Copperfish; City: Tampa, FL; Review: First time at Copperfish. The ambience was relaxed, posh and upscale. We started off with Peach Perfect and Spiked Watermelon as our drinks. They were good, but the liquor was definitely over poured. Our appetizers were the conch fritters, which were absolutely delicious along with the ceviche which was good also. For dinner I had the grilled oysters. They were amazing. My husband had the seafood risotto. We both thought it was delicious and savory, but it was $58, which we should have asked beforehand. Overall our experience was a positive one. The service was excellent and the food amazing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wow! That's Fresh; City: Brandon, FL; Review: WTF used to have the BEST fries!!! They changed them. Before they were thick and hand cut. Now they're a cross between McDonalds and Wendy's fries, but nearly not as good. They taste frozen and over salted. They're burgers and pizza are good and I enjoy they're taco salad. Hey just need to change their fries back!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stay Cool Air Conditioning & Heating; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Our air conditioner stopped working on Friday evening. We called Stay Cool Saturday afternoon and they sent their tech Daniel out within 2 hours. He figured out the issue quickly and let us know they'd most likely have the part on Monday morning. Come Monday morning Daniel was back by 10a with the part and fixed our outdoor unit in less than 20 minutes. He was quick and efficient!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poke Falls - Brandon; City: Brandon, FL; Review: First time at Poke Falls today and both my husband and myself loved it. He ordered one of their premise bowls and I chose everything for mine. The food was fresh and flavorful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Belian Hotel; City: Tagbilaran City Bohol Island Bohol Province Visayas; Review: Room: stayed at a deluxe room (queen bed) with a sofa, but no window, stayed for 5 days 4 nights, quite comfortable bed but only provided 3 pillows, had waking hours though because of the exhaust system - aircon is back to back with another room which makes the exhaust of the other aircon seep into the room; no desk nor a chair provided for work, surprising because it seemed to be a business hotel Comfort room: spacious but lacks hooks for hanging clothes, the faucet produces only hot water; has standard toiletries (shampoo with conditioner in sachet, small soaps, toothbrushes and a couple of toothpaste sachets), but the soap seems to leave the skin very dry Bath room: quite spacious too, but lacks a shelf for where you want to bring some of your toiletries, has a door separating the toilet but water still seeps into the toilet area; the shower head can be manually handled with an adjustable head but only produces hot water (strange as should be hot and cold or only cold water) Amenities: none at all; only a small function room with a veranda and their restaurant; wifi was a big problem - first day had no internet as they were updating their system, turned out they forgot to plug in something which took them a whole day to fix, internet was choppy from the second to the last day where it kept on connecting and disconnecting which hindered some work, the internet router is built-in the tv which means no wifi if the tv is off Food: less than average; had the breakfast buffet which was less than satisfying, the saving grace was the bread and jam and tocino and at some days, the congee, the juices were not even cold so had to ask for ice, they are not freshly squeezed; coffee had quite a sour aftertaste - good for quick breakfast but not really looking forward to it Service: very good; staff also included interns who were also courteous and quick; staff responded immediately to calls including borrowing of ironing board, and lacking toilet paper or towels; sheets and towels were changed every day without the need for asking (awesome!) Location: great location! very near the seaport - walking distance; has 2 massage places nearby (tried one and it was great); a grill place beside the hotel and a convenience store/pasalubong center across; no difficulty to get a tricycle if you plan to travel within the city Conclusion: quite a good hotel for staying if you're gonna be out for the whole day, but not if you're planning to stay in - recommended for those having business in tagbilaran or those tourists that just needs a comfortable bed at night and would be touring around the whole day; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sulo Riviera; City: Quezon City Metro Manila Luzon; Review: Overall: Generally good.. Good location, but uncomfortable to 'stay in'... Disclaimer: stayed 4 nights and 3 days, deluxe room with buffet breakfast Rooms: - very nice design with a mix of contemporary and old design... But the being old really shows through the rusty locks, wallpapers that are not retouched, and untidy bathroom walls, couches and chairs are showing signs of not being cleaned - the place being old really shows - the furniture could also use some touches; the big lamps serves its purpose of lighting the room but it's unusually large and there is 3 of them which makes the room look small and not cozy.. - the light switches are placed inconveniently far from the bed and behind the huge lamp thus making it hard to reach for it upon entering the room and before going to sleep - tv is small (like a 20 in) with no access to usb meaning you have to stick to cable; it's unusually small given the lamp beside it is huge... Better to have a bigger tv also to cover the unretouched wallpapers... (trust me when I say that you'll have to squint to watch tv) - there is also no luggage rack which means that packing and unpacking luggage will be done on the bed and on the floor (even cheaper hotels have makeshift luggage racks or shelves) - walls are wooden; no issue here but seeing the design of the hotel and its impression of class and glamour, you would expect some carpeting on the floor - internet: practically non-existent; they assisted with the logging in, but the signal is very weak and connection is very unreliable - slippers: tears easily and unreliable; had to buy slippers; you need to handle them with care; feels like a piece of paper is the mere barrier of the floor - very uncomfortable to use especially of the wood flooring Bathroom - nice big bowl; good flush; press to flush function - refills of the toiletries are great - sink is shallow so be prepared for splashes - nice design for placement of other stuff with easy access to trash bin - housekeeping does a good job of replacing towels and adding their own little touches (fan folded towels) - water pressure leaves something to be desired though, it is quite weak and the hot water is not consistent, we even tried the water turning off while in the shower (imagine movies with that scene - that's how we felt) - toiletries are good though, shampoo with conditioner will leave your hair clean and smooth with a nice mint smell and the body wash has a nice moisturizing feel with a lavender scent; lotion is not that good though, with a feeling of itchiness and dryness after some time Bed: - one of the most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept in; having a hard time falling asleep because of its stiffness (you can almost feel the springs which also tells you it's quite old also); a mattress cover would remedy that -; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Henann Resort Alona Beach; City: Tawala Panglao Panglao Island Bohol Province Visayas; Review: Disclaimer: stayed for 1 night at the deluxe room with pool access Room: EXCELLENT! Large with couch and coffee table, large bed and big tv, very spacious bath room with tub Upon opening the room, you do get a sense that you're in a 5 star resort, from the design to the ambience really speaks of high end. The bed is one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in..very comfortable mattress with soft pillows. When we slept, we didn't want to get up. It's like sleeping on a bed of clouds. With a fridge that's empty, I believe it's much better as you can put more of your stuff. The tv's brand is a good one so you can plug a usb for your movies. There is also a desk but I don't think you'll be doing much work. Bathrobes are available too and the towels are standard. But the slippers are pretty good and can be used in strolling the beach (not like those usual flimsy hotel slippers). The room has many shelves, desks, and side tables where you can set up a charging station or organize your stuff. Each side table also has a socket which is always convenient for charging. With the bathroom that's spacious with a see-through glass to the bed room really gives you a sense of space. The toiletries are also good, like you wanna use them instead of your own stock (except the soap though). Good supply of hot and cold water too. Stepping into the pool is a breeze. With a glass, screen and wooden door, it really ensures your privacy and safety. You could even go to the pool, jacuzzi and lobby through your pool access. I just couldn't figure out how to lock the pool access from the outside. Pool: EXCELLENT! it's being heat treated so night swimming is a must do too. All three major pools have pool bars so you can enjoy a cocktail in between swimming sessions. Beach may be the star in day light but the pool shines at night! The comfort rooms and shower rooms could be added to accomodate both sides of the area. Beach: EXCELLENT! The white sand is like a fine powder which feels good in between your toes. The sand at this resort is really different from the beaches along alona beach. I think it's because they're maintaining it well. If there's one flaw I could think is that because it's a public strip of beach, people can cross behind you (but this is already nitpicking) Service: TOPNOTCH! Orders came quick with special requests are accommodated as expected of a 5 star resort. Attitude: AWESOME! Everybody was friendly and looks you in the eye and greets you which makes you feel welcome and makes you engage with everybody. Very very friendly! Food: NOT GOOD. Pasta was bland. Pizza seemed lacking. The buffet breakfast seemed half-hearted. The croissant was dense, not light nor flaky. The eggs in the eggs benedict were not runny, and lacked sauce (it should've been made to order).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Garden Suites; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: General: Adequate hotel for business purposes with warmth and service you would expect from a higher starred hotel Disclaimer: stayed for 3 days and 2 nights; stayed in a standard double room Room: 3/5 nice for a 3 star hotel; quite spacious, with enough room for luggage and a…; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: General: Accommodations are VERY GOOD; however, the attitude leaves something to be desired Disclaimer: Stayed 3 days and 4 nights for a convention nearby; was upgraded to luxury room Room: 5/5 very well designed, placed up in the floors for privacy, only downside is we were facing the parking lot; even stayed the whole day for one of those days; a lot of access for the tv which allows usb and hdmi connection; bed was very comfortable, feels like being on a cloud; couch was awesome too; nice collection on the minibar (though quite expensive); they said it was a renovated room, but it felt like brand new Comfort Room: 4/5 very spacious; only thing that bothered me a bit that refills were very inconsistent; shower is very relaxing with a rain like effect with a quick response in temperature change; the toiletries available were quite a lot with even a loofah and a nice comb to boot; the shampoo, body gel, conditioner, and lotion are very classy and luxurious; it also had blinds so you could watch tv from the bathroom Amenities: 5/5 Excellent! The pool was adequate for one's needs (but cold though), the pool area is very good for lounging around and enjoying the sunset; the steam room was broken that time but the sauna and jacuzzi are very relaxing Food: 3/5 Breakfast at the spiral was very filling and delicious, however having the same variety of food everyday would seem very redundant and uninspired, leaving me a bit unimpressed in the long run... Service: 4/5 Very Good. Always served with a smile and always opened the door (except at night); however, some requests for water or coffee took too long or were forgotten; repairs for the room or for additional linen or towels were quite quick Attitude: 2/5 While service was very good, the attitude behind it was quite unappealing; it would seem the service would be forced or would leave a feeling that when you turned your back, a frown would come; when we needed help with the tv, it took almost an hour for someone to come making me call twice or even thrice; even if there was an ASEAN summit going on, it would still not be an excuse to serve with an attitude leaving me to think that we were not welcome; even the checkout process was horrible, the receptionist explained the whole process that made it difficult for us to get the deposit which was simple enough; it would appear that smiles were sometimes forced Location: 4/5 Very Good only if your conventions are near the MOA and PICC, and if you're willing to get an uber or grab or a taxi every time you go out, but if you're planning to just walk around when you get out the hotel, not a good idea as there are no places to visit that's immediately located around the hotel; you need a car to get to places Conclusion: Generally good... Would come back for the room and amenities but not for the service.. If; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Swing; Author: Visit Amazon's Opal Carew Page; Review: Why it surprised me that this one was hotter than I expected, honestly I have no clue but it truly singed me in OH so wonderful ways! With stories like this, who needs a real love life, lol! I am kidding of course!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bearllionaire; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Bolryder Page; Review: I actually have been getting into Terry Bolryder's books lately. Great, quick reads for me. There is heart in the charecters, I have even found myself tearing up a bit in sad points. Occassionally I will run across an editing error/miss but honestly that doesn't make me lose the story for long, just a second for my hyper brain to trip & right itself again. Love the bears! More into their history would be cool, but then again, I don't read these for their history; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Ryder (Harper's Mountains) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's T. S. Joyce Page; Review: Honestly T.S. Joyce is turning out to be one of my fav authors that I put everything down for. Air Ryder is one of my fav's by far! He's crass & funny as hell & I think I fell in love with him myself. He absolutely had depth. The things that he repressed as a child were not surprising, having read the story between his Mom & Mason, & how he developed into the person he became is what makes him great! Looking forward to the next couple in the series as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Bed with a Highlander (The Highlanders); Author: Visit Amazon's Maya Banks Page; Review: just finished the last book in this series & loved it too. I am kind of liking the historical ones & have always loved Maya Banks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlander Most Wanted: The Montgomerys and Armstrongs; Author: Visit Amazon's Maya Banks Page; Review: Some heart wrenching moments which are true Maya Banks! Sad that I finished book 3 too... want more Historical from Maya too. Love her contemporary books, but this was a really nicely done change for me...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Canfield Page; Review: As a child I read various Chicken Soup for the Soul books and when I saw this book by Jack Canfield I had to buy it immediately. I came across this book at a difficult time in my life after I lost my best friend of 24 years to a sudden illness. I felt like my life had fallen apart in the year that followed and this book came at the perfect time and gave me hope again. I love that this book addresses many areas of life: Relationships Money Success Self Esteem Building A Success Team He gives powerful tools and exercises to implement real change whether you are struggling with money or self esteem, this book is a true gem!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Think and Grow Rich; Author: Visit Amazon's Napoleon Hill Page; Review: This is a classic business book that most successful people have read and recommend. It is one of the first popular books that really reached a mass audience with the message that what you think (your MINDSET) makes a huge difference in what you achieve in life. If you want to discover the secret and let the book speak to you, get it now, and don't read on because I'm, about to give you the overall message and I don't want to take away your discovery of the answer as you read it. As you read the various true stories from Carnegie to the author's own son, you learn that what makes the difference is your MIND and wealth and success take shape in the form of a single idea. This book is a must have for everyone's library!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Visualization; Author: Visit Amazon's Shakti Gawain Page; Review: I wish I found this book years ago! I know visualization has become more mainstream since "The Secret" was released years ago, but this book is an invaluable resource that focuses on using visualization for living a wonderful life in all areas. I know a lot of people were focused on the creating wealth portion of visualization which I think is great, but the point of wanting anything from money to relationships is happiness. It's refreshing to feel the wonderful intention from this book of creating an inspiring, full life. Acquiring money is great, but as many rich people will tell you, what is money if you don't have health, peace and happiness. What you will find in this book: Creative Visualization Basics How to Use Creative Visualization Meditations and Affirmations Special Visualization Techniques Living Creatively A wonderful book by Shakti that has made a profound difference in my life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serve No Master: How to Escape the 9-5, Start up an Online; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Green Page; Review: I'm going to try to write this review without using too many all caps and exclamation points. Having said that, this book is PHENOMENAL!!!! To be honest I just downloaded it because I liked the title and got it for free since I have kindle unlimited. From the first page I was hooked! I felt like this book was written specifically for me. I've dreamed of creating an online business and living overseas since 2001 when I learned the term passive income. Instead of dropping out of college like I wanted to, I kept being a minion (a good little student and employee). Serve No Master has rekindled my desire and belief in myself to make my dreams a reality. I've read books on success and building an empire before, but the big difference with Serve No Master is it was the perfect combination of motivation, discussion of mindset, and practical steps to take. Within 3 days I devoured the book and have already taken the small steps forward to gain momentum and make the dream a reality. Do you feel like there is more out there to life than the 9-5 and working for the weekend? Do you want to be FREE to live life on your own terms and break free of the lemming cube life? Then don't wait and download this book now. The author also has a website with tons of useful information. What are you waiting for? Let's support each other while we are building our online empires. Next year I hope to be publishing my book on how I went from being a cube monkey to financially free living my dream life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Orbit: How to Write, Publish and Launch Your First Bestseller on Amazon Without a Mailing; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Green Page; Review: Breaking Oribit lays out step by step how to write a best seller from the idea phase through how to market your book so it generates revenue for years. Green used this method for over 30 best sellers. I enjoy his writing style as well as all of the support he offers along the way. The way he recommends building your tribe and really giving value to your fans shows his level of integrity. He suggests free tools and tools to pay for that will make your life easier so you can chose what is appropriate for you. I like his method of learning as you go and reinvesting your profits versus going into debt and spending money you don't have. The other thing I love is that he gets you off the hook about already having followers or begging friends and family for reviews. He shows you how to build a fan base that wants to read your book. Years ago, I wrote and released a Kindle book. My sales have been pretty pathetic. If I had read this back then, I would have done everything differently. Having Breaking Orbit as a reference, I am starting the research phase of my next book and put these steps into action. It's time to "pull the trigger."; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Three Days in Seattle; Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Burroughs Page; Review: I give this five stars. Very good read. Good suspense and well written. Really enjoyed it! Hope to read more books by this author. A good clean suspense story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Around the Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Prescott Page; Review: I totally LOVE every book I've ever read by Michael Prescott a d this was no exception! Excellent story as I knew it would be... please keep them coming!! Wonderfully written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just The Pits (Hetta Coffey Series, Book 5) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Jinx Schwartz Page; Review: No disappointment here. Jinx came through with another fantastic Hetta escapade. Loved every bit of this book. Can't wait for more from this author. She really spins a great story no matter the subject. I just wish there were more of her books that I hadn't already read...keep them coming!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Rebellion: An Addison Holmes Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Liliana Hart Page; Review: Wasn't sure about this story when I first started reading but sure changed my mind as I got further along... Very funny and really enjoyable read. Greyt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Harbor of Lies (Paradise Valley Mysteries) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Burroughs Page; Review: I enjoyed the book and the setting as I live here in Maine and Acadia is one of my favorite places to visit.. a fun mystery with good characters. Recommend this to others who enjoy some mystery and romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vacation is Murder (McKinley Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Arnold Page; Review: This story was not my usual type of book..I am glad that I read this though. It's well written as always by this author.. good story line though a little mushy for my taste but after all the main characters are on their honeymoon! I did like the mystery of the story and did not quite guess the ending.. I think that this will be a great read for any of you that enjoy romance mixed with a good mystery. I really enjoy this authors "Madison Knight" series and her " Brandon Fisher FBI" series. I would highly recommend this author to everyone.. she writes about different subjects to keep us all happy.. Thank you for the many greats stories!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon's Triangle (The Shipwreck Adventures); Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Kling Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. As always this author did not disappoint. Great story with wonderful characters. Exciting journey ,out smarting the bad guys, getting away by a thread and hunting for the great treasure! Like an Indiana Jones adventure! Very well written. I do love this author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monday Mourning: (Temperance Brennan 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Reichs Page; Review: Totally loved this book... All I can say is that it's a must read for any one love and craves a well written book with such heart.. this is just that.. great story with sad but satisfying ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bone Maker (Will Finch Mystery Thriller Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's D. F. Bailey Page; Review: This is one of the best books I've read .... I feel like I've gotten to know Will Finch and I like him! The story was interesting and fast paced.. it went from one thing right on to the next and I ended up reading it all in one setting..! Spent my day off with Mr Finch and can't wait to read the next one! Very well written and Will is a very likeable man.. I hope this author will keep him going .. so many ways and stories can be developed for this reporter...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Oath (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a copy from the Author in return for an honest review I first started this series by watching a video trailer.. got the first 3 books from Amazon and fell hard for John Jordan .. this is a fantastic series and I still have many that I've not read yet and look forward too reading.. Mr Lister is an excellent author. He's made John into someone that you want to get to know and can't wait to learn more and more about.. I have not read any of his other series but I can honestly say that I can see them in my future! I would tell anyone to read these stories.. they really are worth it.. I know that if you do , you'll not regret it.. so go and get one and I promise you won't be disappointed..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLOOD WORK: a John Jordan Mystery (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a copy from the Author in return for an honest review so here goes .. this should be easy because as always this book was wonderful.. it never fails to amaze me how each story in the John Jordan series is as good as or better than the last.. this author comes through with a well written new adventure in each of these books.. this has to be one of my very favorite series.. you come to know each character good or bad throughout the story . I hope that this author Michael Lister will continue with this series for a long time... I feel like I have come to know John Jordan and I would miss him if he ever went away.. I wasn't sure where Mr Lister was going to go with this mystery but he pulled it off and I can only say that I hope others will not miss out on this book.. a very good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Mine; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Mofina Page; Review: Just another great book by Rick Mofina. Never disappoints . I'm a big fan . I've read several of his books so far and everyone has kept me reading to the last page! He really knows how to write a story that keeps you turning pages! Fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Protector (A Sydney Valentine Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Danielle Lenee Davis; Review: Got this book for free.. first time I've read this author and I was very pleasantly surprised at how well she writes.. Loved the book .. I will be reading more of her books.. Loved Sydney , the whole story.. and the ending was a surprise .. Very good.. Debbie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COLD BLOOD: a John Jordan Mystery Book 13; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.. so here goes... FANTASTIC.. Another John Jordan adventure that kept me right in the middle of the story, trying to guess who did it and it was a total surprise.. never could have guessed it ... The story is well written as all of this series has been.. I love the characters of this series.. love the friendship and loyalty and love they have for each other.. this book was excellent and I can only say that you need to get into this series if your not already.. it's so well written and rounded out and you can't help but feel that you know the people.. they feel like part of your life, that you know them and admire them... Go ahead and get this book if you love a really good story with such a surprise ending... you'll love it! Debbie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Body and the Blood (John Jordan); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: Another great story in this series... keeps you turning the page and hating when it's over.. lots of things going on and as always, surprise ending!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rivers to Blood (John Jordan); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I love this series with John Jordan.. I feel like I know him . I am always surprised with each of these books.. never get tired of reading them.. Mr Lister does and awesome job of keeping each book so interesting that you can't put it down and always surprises me with the endings! I would highly recommend these books to all.. Very well written..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware; Author: C. McCray; Review: I thought this book was awesome... some was horrifying .. not horribly gruesome but enough to touch your imagination.. Loved it.. posting this review under my husbands account as I don't have my own account.. Deb; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Betrayal (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: Another great story from Michael Lister.. I received this free for a review and I'm happy to say that I was thrilled once again with a story that was one not to be put down with a surprise ending .. Love this series... every one has been excellent!! Another 5 stars for John Jordan! This is written under my husbands account.. Thanks Deb at debbiesplace8.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Exposure (Remington James); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.. I found it to be different than what I would normally read.. wasn't too sure going into it .. I have to say that it turned out to be extremely good! I really enjoyed it and found it to be hard to put down. Even the ending was real.. more like true life than most.. if you haven't read it yet, believe me you'll be missing out...so make sure to grab a copy!! Debbie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Shot (Crossover: John Jordan Mysteries / Remington James); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.. Loved the story every bit as much as all of this series.. Can not wait for the next one! As always it left me craving for more.. excellent ending.. highly recommend this book . If you haven't read this series , believe me your missing out Debbie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Follow The Money (Hetta Coffey Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jinx Schwartz Page; Review: Just as with every book I've read of this writer, this was absolutely totally excellent! I love the Hetta series as well as all the books from Jinx Schwartz... Best writing on every score.. Can't wait for more!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Morning (Montana Marrenger Book 2) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's M.W. Griffith Page; Review: Really enjoyed this story.. look foreword to more from this author... very well written and enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Ties (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a free copy for an honest review .. well I have loved this series! Every one has been exceptional .This story just as all the others was excellent.. I read this in one night . Couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this author to everyone.. Debbie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Stone (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received a free copy of the ebook for an honest review.. I am such a fan of Michael Lister's John Jordan series! This was just so excellent.. I was sure at one point that I knew who the bad guy was only to be completely surprised that I was off.. as with all the books in this series, this one kept me reading until I finished.. just couldn't stop! Highly recommend this book , this series to everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Relative Malice; Author: Visit Amazon's Marla Madison Page; Review: Just finished this book .. found it to be excellent! Really good writing and loved the characters.. I'm adding Marla Madison to my favorite authors list!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bone Music (The Burning Girl); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Rice Page; Review: I got this book free and as I started to read , I was not sure it was my kind of book. It didn't take long to realize that I couldn't stop reading! This book turned out to be really well written and so good that I'm now a fan of this author.. I hope there are more in this series.. can't wait to get into another one.. Deb; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keeper of the Bride; Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Gerritsen Page; Review: I have loved every book that Tess Gerritsen has written.. Love stories that take place in Maine too.. Excellent book by a great writer! Debbie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Letters to Die For (Books to Die For) (Volume 4); Author: Richard W Houston Sr; Review: I really loved this book.. loved the dog and Jake and Bonnie. A good clean mystery and fun read.. highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Trail (John Jordan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lister Page; Review: I received this ARC for an honest review.. well.. totally excellent! Loved this series , each story has been awesome.. love the characters and even some that are not my favorites but just belong in the stories.. This story was as good if not better than the last. I once again couldn't figure out exactly what happened on my own.. can NOT wait for the next book! I highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a good well written story .. Debbie at louiesplace; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Abstract: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Category: finance
Title: Newly Signed Raven Makes Comeback After Losing Job, Ring; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Chicago teachers' strike: 25,000 educators swarmed City Hall with their demands on day 5; Abstract: Thousands of teachers flooded the streets of downtown Chicago to deliver a message to City Hall: They won't stop striking until they get what they want.; 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: Eagles' Fletcher Cox reportedly wielded a shotgun during altercation at his home; Abstract: Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was involved in a violent altercation at his New Jersey home last week that involved him wielding a shotgun, according to 6ABC. Court documents outlined a burglary attempt by a man named Corbyn Nyemah, who allegedly went to Cox's house in Mullica Hill, N.J. last Wednesday. Nyemah was reportedly looking for his ex-girlfriend, eventually damaging her vehicle, ...; Category: sports
Title: Jaguars QB Nick Foles returns to practice; Abstract: Foles, of course, has been out since he broke his collarbone in the team's first game of the season against the Chiefs.; Category: sports
Title: Willie Brown, Hall of Famer and Raiders legend, dies at 78; Abstract: "My job was not catching passes," Brown would once say. "My job was to stop the receiver from catching it."; Category: sports
Title: Philadelphia Police Charge Man With Murder In Shooting Death Of 2-Year-Old Nikolette Rivera; Abstract: Police charged Freddy Perez, of Philadelphia, with murder and nine counts of attempted murder on Wednesday morning.; Category: news
Title: ICE agent threatened illegal immigrant in Connecticut, raped her for years, lawsuit alleges; Abstract: A woman from Honduras who was living in Connecticut illegally was allegedly threatened with deportation and death by an immigration agent who sexually assaulted her for several years, impregnated her three times and paid for one of the abortions that followed, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.; Category: news
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: Battle Creek man arraigned in fatal weekend shooting, second man named as co-defendant; Abstract: Xavier Kellie-Sims, 22, of Battle Creek was arraigned Thursday on open murder and firearms charges in the shooting death of Elijah Williams.; Category: news
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: Beshear vs. Bevin: Kentucky governor's race could be decided by state legislature; Abstract: After Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin refused to concede to Andy Beshear, Senate President Robert Stivers said the legislature may get the final say.; Category: news
Title: Kodak Black Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison in Weapons Case; Abstract: Rapper Kodak Black has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges stemming from his arrest just before a scheduled concert performance in May.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pray for Silence: A Thriller (Kate Burkholder); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Castillo Page; Review: WOW ! Do not buy this book if you plan to read it for an hour or so each day. Once you start reading you can't put it down. The author pulls you in from the first page and your on a journey with a great cast of characters and suburb storyline.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Seduced Hollywood: The Life and Loves of Greg Bautzer, Tinseltown's Most Powerful Lawyer; Author: Visit Amazon's B. James Gladstone Page; Review: If you grew up in the fifties you will love this book. It was like reading Modern Screen or Photoplay magazine. As a teenager I poured over these magazines with all it's glamorous stars and stories. This book will bring you back to old Hollywood. For film students it couldn't be a better book to learn from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Margaret: A Biography; Author: Visit Amazon's Theo Aronson Page; Review: Princess Margaret was a princess before her time. In today's world her antics would not have been a big deal. I think having lost her father and her sister becoming Queen at the same time she lost two people who were very important in her world. She struck out at the rules of royalty looking for love and all that was missing in her life. In some moment she was unroyal and then she would turn on dime and become a tyrant demanding royal treatment to it's highest. If you like reading about the royalist you will enjoy this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chill Factor; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: A book written by Sandra is like her baking a cake. She adds the ingredients, mixes them up,puts it into the oven,it rises and then she covers it with a delicious storyline. After the first bite you are in bliss and when you are finished you always want more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judgment Call: A Brady Novel of Suspense (Joanna Brady Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's J. A Jance Page; Review: If your looking for a good night's read this is the book for you. The author always delivers great characters and story lines with a twist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Amish: A Novel (Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Lloyd Page; Review: Having visited Amish country, I wanted to know more about them. This book gives you an incite into their lives and how everything revolves around their church. The characters in the book are well received although at times I wondered if the storyline could resolve as it did. If you like a nice read, this book is for you. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fade To Red (Berkley Sensation); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Castillo Page; Review: From the time I started reading the first page, I was drawn into a story that kept me wanting more. Not once, even to the very end,did I lose interest in a storyline that continued to wind it's way around the two main characters. It has everything you could possibly want in a mystery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Side (Berkley Sensation); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Castillo Page; Review: This book like all her others grips you from the first page. The main characters take you on a ride of twists and turns through the shady side of the pharmaceutical industry. Great reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How I Got This Way CD; Author: Visit Amazon's Regis Philbin Page; Review: This is a simply written story and it touches on Regis and his ups and downs, his friends, family and career. Don't look for any torrid gossip, he stays true to himself and his friends. If you want a book that feels like talking to a friend this is a book for you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Captain's Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Fleming Page; Review: what a wonderful journey this book takes you on from the beginning to the very end. The story and it's characters evolve around the fateful sailing of the Titanic. Although fiction, the author did in-depth studies to get the facts right and her story of one family's history and adventure make for a wonderful book. I didn't want it to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Until Proven Guilty (J. P. Beaumont Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's J. A Jance Page; Review: A fascinating story about a cult and it's members wound around murder and intrigue. J.P. Beaumont finds himself involved with a great cast of characters, one of which becomes romantically attached to him. It's fast paced storyline with twists and turns. Put this on your list of recommended reads.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Victim; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Castillo Page; Review: How many young men and woman have searched for their biological parents after they have been adopted?.This is the story of one such girl who struggles against all odds to find the truth. Her journey is one of murder, lies, deception and sudden love. With a wonderful cast of characters it makes for a great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grace; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Lacey Page; Review: I have read several books about Princess Grace and this by far is the best one. It was extremely informative and it addressed many aspects of her life which were kept underwraps in the past. It's a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 4D Concepts 3-Tier Corner Bookcase, Wicker/Metal; Brand: 4D Concepts; Review: It looks great in my bathroom and assembled so easily! It won't hold a ton of books but will hold the small essentials for my bathroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stylemaster Hudson 52 by 17-Inch Embroidered Lined Valance with Cording, Crimson; Brand: Style Master; Review: Simple and elegant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curtain Chic Mon Amie Lined Doe Beacon Valance; Brand: Curtain Chic, Inc.; Review: Simple yet elegant!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Innovations 16 Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar with Multipurpose Use as Knife Holder, Knife Rack, Knife; Brand: Modern Innovations; Review: Looks beautiful on my stone backsplash. I installed it with just Velcro.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Cutting Board - Bamboo Cutting Boards - 3 Piece Set - Organic Eco Friendly Wood Cutting Board; Brand: Juvale; Review: Don't put these in the dishwasher like I did. They definitely will split. LOL; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Enjoydeal Portable DC 12V 150W Car Vehicle Ceramic Heating Cooling Heater Fan Defroster Demister; Brand: Enjoydeal; Review: Broke before I even used it...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wartech 8.5" Spring Assisted 5 in 1 Pocket Knife; Brand: Wartech; Review: I love this little knife and the fact that it was so cheap! It feels sturdy to the hand and everything works fine. Fire start is perfect. Knife is ok but could get dull after much use. Flashlight is insanely bright for its size and doesn't fall out like people said. I was keep you guys updated if anything else happens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UltraFire 7w 300lm Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp; Brand: ULTRAFIRE; Review: Pretty cheap and works. Not the brightest but its good for the price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tactical LED Flashlight, Kungix 5 Models 1200 Lumens Zoomable Torch; Brand: Holabuyer; Review: I really like this LED flashlight than most others, because it comes with a lot of accessories like a charger, two rechargeable batteries and one that uses 3 AAA batteries. Look and my pictures :]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: easyDecor Solar String Lights 50 LED 23ft 8 Modes Blossom Flower Garden Christmas lights for Outdoor Indoor Party Wedding Patio; Brand: easyDecor; Review: It's ok but the product began to become dim after a couple days...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EvZ 20AWG 66ft 20m Extension Cable Wire Cord for Led Strips Single Colour 3528 5050; Brand: EvZ; Review: I'm not sure if this product is real copper... But it does the job; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER BDEG400 6 Amp Angle Grinder, 4-1/2-Inch; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: This is just what I need for my Jeep project!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball GT; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon; Genres: Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R; Genres: Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu; Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Parody, School, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Nana; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Zero no Tsukaima; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Magic, Romance, School; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki; Genres: Drama, Magic, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, School, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody; Genres: Action, Adventure, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Lucky☆Star; Genres: Comedy, Parody, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Picture Drama; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ookami to Koushinryou; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: My Friend Has Down Syndrome (Let's Talk About It Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Moore-Mallinos Page; Review: CUTE STORY!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Nest in Springtime: A Mandarin Chinese-English bilingual book of numbers; Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Yang Page; Review: Enjoyed this, but thought it would benefit from having Pinyin in addition to the chinese text.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ShowTime Piano Jazz & Blues: Level 2A; Author: Nancy Faber; Review: Good for a beginner; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Photographing Women: 1,000 Poses; Author: Visit Amazon's Eliot Siegel Page; Review: A MUST HAVE BOOK!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Early Learning Thematic Lesson Plans, Grades PK - 1: 32 Thematic Lesson Plans for A Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum; Author: Sherrill B. Flora M.S.; Review: Very well organized. It is organized by themes and gives an outline for the days of the week. For instance Monday is Weather day, Tuesday is colors day, and etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Dinosaur; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Scollon Page; Review: Great price and am excited for the movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Gods; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: The writers of chu did it again! It holds my 9 month olds attention to where he turns the pages, shrieks when he anticipates the aaaccchhoooo, and grabs it out of our large selection of kids books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Benzakein Page; Review: I wish I bought this as a digital copy so that I could carry everywhere to read. Gorgeous photos and extremely detailed gardening tips specifically for cut flower gardens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Explorers: My Amazing Body; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Martin Page; Review: My one year old loves this book and he is turning two and surprisingly has learned a lot of the body parts from this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: La Olla Mexican Cafe; City: Marana, AZ; Review: Just so you know their enchilada sauce and rice has meat stock if you're a vegetarian (like I am). They have a salsa Crema which they will substitute with their cheese enchilada.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tucson Botanical Gardens; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Love this garden and the butterflies! There's a small Cafe if you get hungry and often an Artisan selling their handcrafted goods. Wonderful for a leisurely stroll.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guadalajara Original Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Tasty food, in an area where you'd question whether it's worth the drive. It is at least for the Guacamole.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oaxaca Fresh; City: Carpinteria, CA; Review: Server/service was great. Pleasant, attentive, answered questions throughly. Rice/beans are vegetarian friendly. No chicken stock in these which makes it desirable/safe for vegetarians. The food is bland. Something you don't hear much when talking about South of the U.S. border food. Table next to us, they were eating food with meat in it, said the same thing. Even their salsa had no "kick" to it. It was like eating tomato sauce with chunks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SB Sunshine Cafe; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: We're vegetarian. I had the oatmeal with Almond milk and paid $3.00 for fresh fruit. The fresh fruit consisted of several slices of banana, a strawberry cut up and a few blueberries (NOT worth it!). The strawberries tasted funny. Put them to the side. My husband had the California Benedict. The Hollandaise sauce was excellent. The potatoes were not. They were bland. They looked like they were previously frozen, not cut up fresh or cut up in the kitchen. So just okay. The servers though, terrific. That's why the 4th star; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vegan GreenGO; City: Santa Barbara, CA; Review: Excellent! Love the idea and the name. Be aware (I don't do spicy at all) the protein is spicy. The server thought not but it was. I had the bowl with the "chicken" protein. The Chipotle sauce was tasty but strong flavor so if you're not a huge fan, ask for less. My husband had the nachos with the El Pastor protein. He loved it. Ate it all. Large portions too. The Lemonade is super refreshing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Red Tent; Author: Anita Diamant; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved the imagination and the accuracy of the historical aspects that were used as referenced in the Bible. Great characters -- I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Storyteller; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I enjoyed this book. I enjoy all of Jodi Picolt's books, they are easy to read and move quickly. What I didn't like was that there were too many story lines going at one time. The past and the fiction story were the best part. Hats off to Picolt for all the research on the Holocaust, it was very realistic in that regard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Hearing Heartbeats; Author: Jan-Philipp Sendker; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: What a beautiful story of love and resilience. I really enjoyed the notion that, often, we really don't know our parents as well as we might think. This book was such a fun, light read. I had a hard time putting it down and enjoyed it's lightness. A great beach read. Beautiful cover too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: While I love Gillian Flynn's writing style, her content may just be a little too dark for me. The troubled nature of some of the characters is a little over the top for me, though I will say, this ending was much more satisfying than Gone Girl.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie St Cloud Sequel; Author: Ben Sherwood; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fun, easy beach read. Better than the movie -- but aren't they always?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cloud Atlas; Author: David Mitchell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: So I was really excited about this book because of the hype of the movie (some of my favorite actors in it) but I must admit I was disappointed. I felt like the ties between the stories was very thin and could've been tied together better. If you love short stories, I think you will really enjoy this book for that. I, on the other hand, am not a fan of the short story typically, so that may have soured my view. I did find the descriptions very realistic and enjoyed several of the characters but had a hard time creating an cohesion in the end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Alice Forgot; Author: Liane Moriarty; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I LOVED this book... the idea of losing ten years of your life, even for a short time is fascinating. The writing style was so easy and flowed well. There were a few fun mysteries weaved in to add to the drama. I'm looking forward to reading more of Moriarty's stuff! And will recommend to my book club.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt (Christ the Lord, #1); Author: Anne Rice; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I've had a good run of books lately! I've always enjoyed Anne Rice's writing style and this book does not disappoint. The idea of a book written from the young Jesus' perspective was a monumental task and I think Rice did an excellent job. I'm looking forward to reading the next book. I was introduced to this book by the iamsecond.com interview with Rice. If you enjoy well-researched, historical fiction, try this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana (Christ the Lord, #2); Author: Anne Rice; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book wasn't what I expected it to be. I was hoping it would pick up where the last one left off. That said, though, there were scenes in the book that really gave me a sense of what Jesus might have felt -- and it was moving. I really enjoyed it but the previous book was my favorite of the two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Best book ever with the worst ending. I absolutely loved Flynn's writing style. Her words flew off the page at me but the ending disappointed me. I hope there is a sequel. Too many loose ends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Parents, Vintage Values: Instilling Character in Today’s Kids; Author: Melissa Trevathan; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I only read some of this book but I liked what I read. I just got more interested in other things and the stress that I was having over some growing pain or another passed and I set it aside. I love the premise and the values it promotes...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Small Things with Great Love: Adventures in Loving Your Neighbor; Author: Margot Starbuck; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Loved the interesting format of this book as well as the inspirational content.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smilla's Sense of Snow; Author: Peter Hoeg; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Oh for the love of Pete and all that is holy with the details... interesting story. Good mystery. If you love snow, you'll love this book. The protagonist seemed more masculine than feminine.. an interesting character that I'm still trying to figure out if I believe she could really exist.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hollow City (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #2); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I really wasn't sure where the author was going to go with it after the ending of the last but it was really fun to read. I was engaged and am looking forward to the next book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: When you can read a book in two days because it's so compelling, I give it a five. Great read for teens ready for this heavy topic. Well-written with an interesting format.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd (One Thousand White Women, #1); Author: Jim Fergus; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the imagination that went into the creation of this story -- beginning with a grain of truth into a full blown what-if tale. Such an enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible; Author: A.J. Jacobs; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Loved it. In fact, I loaned this to a pastor friend of mine and never got it back.. That. is. funny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenth of December; Author: George Saunders; Genres: fiction; Review: I really enjoyed the story "The Semplica Girl Diaries" in this book. It was amazing. But I'm not much of a short story person so changing gears and reading something totally different in tone and intent was hard for me. I didn't finish the book but I LOVED that story...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Songs of Willow Frost; Author: Jamie Ford; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I thought it would be light and fluffy but it had some meat in it. Well done, Jamie Ford! Once I got about halfway through I couldn't put it down.. I was intrigued enough to read it through to the end. I also liked the surprise of the sequencing of events..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crossing to Safety; Author: Wallace Stegner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Wow! So many people LOVE this book. I was so bored. I loved the characters and wanted to know what happened to them but it was SO SLOW for me. I made myself finish it. The depth of the relationships was so true to life and the span of time was interesting but there was so much description and not nearly enough dialog for me. Glad that's over with!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dad Is Fat; Author: Jim Gaffigan; Genres: history, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Love Jim Gaffigan. Hilarious on screen, stage and in print. A must-read for any parent who needs a good chuckle -- and isn't that all of us?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Death of Bees; Author: Lisa O'Donnell; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Wow! This book smacks you in the face and keeps beating you down til the end. And yet, I could hardly put it down. The characters are strangely endearing and you are pulling for them in all their brokenness. I really enjoyed it even though the subject matter was hard to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Open; Author: Andre Agassi; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I saw an interview recent of Jimmy Conners (what a jerk!) and for some reason it made me want to read Agassi's book. I have to say, I'm not a tennis person but I really enjoyed this book. Maybe because I grew up hearing so much about him and always rooting for him. The book has a good flow and you get a real sense of who Agassi is and what he's about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cutting for Stone; Author: Abraham Verghese; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was not a fast, must-read-it-right-this-minute book but more like a old friend that you look forward to hearing from and seeing what's going on in her world. I enjoyed all the medical aspects and the character development was excellent. There were a few far-fetched connections but I was willing to suspend belief to get to the end. All is all, a very well written book that I thoroughly enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zeitoun; Author: Dave Eggers; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is a well-written and harrowing tale of the life of this American family. I love the heart and love that is captured among the horrors and sadness of such a tragic time in our nations history (post-Hurrican Katrina). If you want to know what it was like in New Orleans after the hurricane, first prepare yourself, then read this. And let's not let it ever happen again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Liane Moriarty; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was our book club selection and I really liked it. I LOVED What Alice Forgot, this one I have to say was more of a like-like, not a love. A lot of coincidences, some which are feasible and others make you raise an eye but I do lover Moriarty's writing style. She has me at the first paragraph every time. It took me a while to get all the characters straight but if you want a quick, enjoyable read that will be fun to discuss -- I think this is an excellent choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Wow! I was drawn in from the beginning and it's a really fast read. It's a great story of love and how we are transformed by it and for it. The characters are well-rounded in description and I enjoyed Moyes easy writing style. There were a few moments when I had to re-read due to the English vs. American style of speech but I think it just kept me where I was supposed to be -- rooted in the scenes. I highly recommend this one. It'll getcha!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let the Great World Spin; Author: Colum McCann; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I could NOT get into this book... I say I "read" it but that is not true. I just couldn't get invested in the story, I had no idea where it was going and I kept trying but coulnd't do it. I love the cover and kept wanting to make it work, but like a bad relationship, this one had to go.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Invention of Wings; Author: Sue Monk Kidd; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I really love Sue Monk Kidd's storytelling. I hope many people will get the chance to read this historical fiction -- that's how I would categorize it, since she based it upon real people in the abolitionist movement. The Grimke sisters need to be remembered. I am so glad I read this book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Ruins; Author: Jess Walter; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I can't spoing it by giving away what i think of it before book club. It did remind me a little bit of Cloud Atlas in it's storytelling approach. Let's leave it at that for now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Robe; Author: Lloyd C. Douglas; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the different perspective of this book. As a Christian, the stories I hear and read are normally from the Jewish tradition NOT the Roman one. This would be a WONDERfUL movie if they'd do a remake and have it follow the story line more closely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It took me a while to get into this one and then it was only mildly entertaining to me. I definitely liked Hunger Games more but that said, I am on the third in the series.. take that for what it's worth.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Second verse same as the first. I enjoyed it because I had nothing else to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God; Author: Francis Chan; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Loves this book. The idea of loving God in a real way as we might a person was eye opening. I love the challenges that came out of this for me. The examples of those who are crazy in love with God are fantastic and got me thinking about my life and how I might change the way I live.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Plus One; Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Sweet story which is believable while at the same time pretty unlikely. Not as good as Me Before You but very enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Night; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Could've been so much better. Somewhat enjoyable "beach read".; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator's Wife; Author: Melanie Benjamin; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I didn't finish this one. And that's a rare thing for me. I just couldn't read one more page of what a terrible husband he was.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1); Author: Graeme Simsion; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This WAS the fun, quirky beach read I needed! Such heart and lightness and sadness and joy all wrapped up in one. It will be a fun movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked the suspense of this unusual novel but I didn't love it. I wanted to... I so wanted to love it but I felt like the explanations just were not enough for me. It is short and enjoyable so I would recommend it but it won't go on my must read list.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America; Author: Erik Larson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I have to admit, this one surprised me. I am not one for non-fiction that lacks dialogue but Larson pulls it off! While there was a LOT of detail about the architecture and buildings, there was an equal amount about the relationships and the second story line of the murderer lurking in the background. The portrayal of everyone was very engaging and I enjoyed it much more than I expected when I noticed so little conversation. It was fun to read about the history of the fair, all the inventions and the why/how it came to be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, #1); Author: Robin Sloan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Quirky and enjoyable. I would categorize this as a mystery/quest kind of book. It was fun to read and I liked all the characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Anthony Doerr; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this story but the time hops were somewhat frustrating at times and the ending wasn't as satisfying as If hoped. I appreciated the depth brought to each character but the loose ends for me were disappointing. Overall a good book, but not one I couldn't put down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tale of Despereaux; Author: Kate DiCamillo; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: We read this aloud to our kids and everyone was engaged. It's a darker tale than I expected but enjoyable nonetheless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything I Never Told You; Author: Celeste Ng; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book was well-written but it was hard for me to enjoy it. Too realistic, it made me a little bit depressed. Honestly, I don't know if i would've finished it had it not been a book club selection. I do think it will make for good discussion though, so in that way, it was good. It could very well be that it is winter and we've had many snow days with everyone home that added to my downer impression of it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge; Author: Mark Batterson; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I really enjoyed the real life stories in each day and also the fact that it's accessible to those of us that have not yet created a really good prayer discipline.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Time; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book -- the detail, the interesting facts shared about elephants and the story itself about love, family, and secrets. A great beach/plane read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Have you ever read a book that was interesting but the main character really irritated you? yeah.. that was this book for me. Good mystery. And I suppose if a book illicts a strong emotion it makes it good but it was too much for me, so only 3 stars. A little more positive characteristics and I might've given it 4-5 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Year without a Purchase: One Family's Quest to Stop Shopping and Start Connecting; Author: Scott Dannemiller; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I loved this book but I lived it so I'm not an unbiased reviewer. I think people should read the book because it's funny and truth-telling and interesting. I've always thought Scott had such a way with words and am so proud of him for writing about our family's yearlong challenge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake; Author: Aimee Bender; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was an enjoyable, fast read and took me places I wasn't expecting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Zoo (The Secret Zoo, #1); Author: Bryan Chick; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: WHAT A GREAT BOOK! We had such fun as a family reading it. Cliffhangers at almost every chapter end, this one kept both my kids engaged (ages 7 and 9). Can't wait to get the next one and I'm so excited that it's a series! I even went back and read some of the chapters because I was sad to have missed them when it was being read without me. Vivid descriptions, full of fun adventure and friendship, I highly recommend this one! It's a little scary in some parts (for kids) so keep that in mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hugo & Rose; Author: Bridget Foley; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: What a fun and surprising read! I really enjoyed this book that was part dreamworld, part real world and the mystery that surrounds it all. The characters were real and engaging. Foley does an excellent job of making the dreams come to life while at the same time painting a true-to-life picture of how motherhood can be. I look forward to her second novel and will recommend to friends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People; Author: Nadia Bolz-Weber; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Great book. Bolz-Weber is such a fine writer. She is able to transport you to where she is and how she feels in such a real and tangible way. She doesn't judge but allows others to judge her with her candid thoughts and feelings. She is a disciple of Jesus who is living out her call through his grace and love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: fiction; Review: The storytelling in this book is so simple and yet so elegant. The timing is impeccable and I loved the way the different characters were introduced a little bit at a time, even the main character. It's one of those books, that by the end you've come to love the main character and you are sad to have to say goodbye. I also loved the socially commentary on aging and grief and loneliness and community. LOVED this one. Best book I've read so far this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this novel. While it wasn't as good was A Man Called Ove, the sweetness of the story was captivating and the characters and scenes drew me in and made me want the best for them. Some might not like the fantasy aspect of this book but it helped to paint a picture of the relationship between the main character and her grandmother. Great beach/vacation read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End; Author: Atul Gawande; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This is a book every human should read. All about end of life and how our doctors aren't taught how to talk about death but rather how to sustain life even when that may not be what the patient wants or needs. The author includes the story of his father's illness and death as well as other poignant stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; Author: Daniel James Brown; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was a good book. It was VERY detailed had little to no dialogue which made it hard for me to read, however, the author did bring rowing to life for me. I also really enjoyed it once we go to the Olympics in Germany and the parallel stories of Hitler's preparations and the American athletes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Translation of Love; Author: Lynne Kutsukake; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Historical fiction about life for the Japanese-Canadians post WWII. A tale of the journey of a young girl and how she wrestles with her life and the choices made for her and by others for her. I appreciated the historical aspect of this novel, never having read anything about how the Canadians treated their Japanese-Canadian citizens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Invisibles; Author: Cecilia Galante; Genres: poetry, young-adult, fiction; Review: I enjoyed the mystery aspect and looked forward to finding out what the ending would be. It was a fun, easy read but I was hoping for something more complex at the end. Overall, I liked it and would consider reading her next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Number Eight; Author: Kim van Alkemade; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I loved the concept for this book but it came up short in many ways. I won't go into details here but some of the story lines didn't get wrapped up well and the character really didn't seem to grow like I hoped she would.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Hospital; Author: Chris Adrian; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was not a fan of this book but read it to the end because a dear friend said she lived it. The story idea is AMAZING but the actual writing is so bizarre with no good plot that makes sense. It was utterly disappointing. 600+ pages of disappointment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sold; Author: Patricia McCormick; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I love the unique way in which this book was written - such beauty in the midst of such horror. Somehow, for me, the way format made the difficult topic "easier" to read and absorb. Glad I read it. It's a fast read but one that will stick with you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Influence; Author: Joyce Maynard; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I feel like this noble had all the elements for an amazing story but that the reveals and excitement were in all the wrong places. The ending was anti-climatic and I was left wondering what ever happened to some of the characters. And I must admit, the main character was hard to like.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In a Dark, Dark Wood; Author: Ruth Ware; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I enjoyed this book enough to want to read more of her work but figured out the ending long before I got there. I was still reading furiously to the end but was a bit disappointed to be right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interference; Author: Amelie Antoine; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Parts I lived and parts I thought were silly but it was definitely enough of a page turner to keep me reading until the end. I did NOT love the ending but overall a good, enjoyable fast read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beartown; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This mystery unfolds in a small hockey town in icy somewhere. It was well executed but not nearly as fun as previous books by this author. The characters were colorful and believable and tragic. I would've like to have had more closure with more of them but those the reader gets are satisfying. I enjoyed it. It was a fast read but also somewhat tiresome if you don't love (or like) hockey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead; Author: Brene Brown; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I believe this should be required reading for anyone in any kind of relationship. I LOVE Brene Brown. Her work on vulnerability speaks to me I agree 100% with the premise that in order to be close to others and have true connection, you must be vulnerable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Heart of Henry Quantum; Author: Pepper Harding; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Easy, enjoyable read. Whimsical and sweet, it was a perfect beach read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Small Great Things; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This one was hard but in the best possible ways. It's tough because it goes where most of us do not want to venture - into the world of racism and what it means to be black in America. I admit I had to take a break from it for a short bit because it was so emotionally difficult to get through some of the viewpoints of these fictional characters but it was worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry; Author: Gabrielle Zevin; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book surprised me with all of its twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all the characters and loved how the connections were made. Fast read once I got started - mostly a low start because I was on the Kindle. I still prefer a book book. Lots of great book referrals in the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before the Fall; Author: Noah Hawley; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I loved the premise of this book but it felt, in the end, like a bunch of short stories that didn't really intersect enough to feel like a novel to me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apt Pupil; Author: Stephen King; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: While this was a really well-written book, I didn't love it because of the darkness. It wasn't because it wasn't realistic but maybe because it was too much so.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ordinary Grace; Author: William Kent Krueger; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Enjoyable story told from the perspective of a young boy now a grown man recounting the summer he grew up. It was a fast read with loveable, realistic characters. I recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Apple Magic Bluetooth Mouse (MB829LL/A); Brand: Apple; Review: I've been a stalwart fan of Apple computers for over 15 years now, and I think their industrial design over the last 10 years has been nothing short of brilliant for the most part. It's too bad I can't say the same about their often-tragic attempts at making a usable mouse, though. Apple stopped production of its last truly good mouse more than twelve years ago. Since then, they've given us the much-loathed iMac "hockey puck" (which I actually liked, but I digress), a pretty but crippled one-button model that lingered for years after Mac OS added native multi-button support, and the underwhelming Mighty Mouse, with its crud-collecting, failure-prone scroll nipple. Needless to say, when it comes time to choose a new mouse for my Macs, I look to other manufacturers. I was pleasantly surprised, then, to find that Apple's most recent rodent is actually not bad at all. It looks gorgeous, of course, as they almost always do, but I found it quite usable too boot. Dare I say, almost enjoyable? The low-slung form factor may put some people off, but I tend to grip smaller mice with my fingertips rather than my whole hand, and I find it a comfortable and natural fit. It is not as light as it could be, perhaps, but it feels far more solid and well-constructed than your typical $30 budget mouse. The batteries - two standard AA cells - account for most of the weight, anyway. The real pleasure, though, is in using it: sliding one's finger up and down the smooth, inviting surface of the mouse to scroll is pretty cool, very future-tech, and not like any other input device I've used. Even more clever is the way it scrolls pages horizontally with a light swipe to the right or left, and it incorporates some of the same Multi-Touch gestures used in the iPhone and iPad. Despite the typical Apple no-button design, it handles right-clicking very well (though this has to be enabled in OS X's System Preferences). The unusual feel takes a bit of getting used to, but all in all it's quite a neat little device. That said, I still use a Logitech Performance MX as my main mouse: I do a fair bit of gaming on my Mac, and the Magic Mouse simply lacks some of the functionality I need in that department. However, for the typical home user, and even some professionals, the Magic Mouse should be quite adequate, and in some ways superior to normal, not-so-magic mice. And it's definitely nice to have around for those times when the charge on the MX runs out - which happens quite often, actually. I got my Magic Mouse with one of the new 27" i7 iMacs, and while I can't say I would have been inclined to buy one by itself, it's the best mouse Apple has produced since they stopped selling beige computers. If you can handle its somewhat unusual features and don't need something with a dozen buttons to get your stuff done, I highly recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Performance MX Wireless Mouse (DISCONTINUED and Replaced by MX Master 2S); Brand: Logitech; Review: Pros: solid, quality feel and materials. Extremely comfortable to use. Thumb click is indispensable. Unifying software works reasonably well on Mac. Cons: rubber cushion over thumb button tends to crack with heavy use. Does not track particularly well on glass surfaces. 3-4 day battery life on average. Scroll wheel detents go soft pretty quickly. Each mouse has to be paired with its specific dongle, so managing multiple units is a pain. Summary: despite some notable flaws, this is still the best mouse I've ever used, and I always make sure to have a decent supply of them around. Tends to go on sale frequently and is a great value at $30-$40; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apple Wireless Keyboard with Bluetooth - Silver (Refurbished); Brand: AppleAccessory; Review: Looks and works like a brand new unit. Had some trouble getting mine to power up at first but no worries since. Excellent value for a not-inexpensive, increasingly hard-to-find Apple accessory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech diNovo Mac Edition Keyboard; Brand: Logitech; Review: Pros: beautiful, unique styling with high-quality finish and materials. Keys are quiet with good feel. Excellent battery life. Much more solid than your typical plasticky Logitech keyboard. Cons: printing on keys tends to wear off quickly. Somewhat prone to keyswitch failure. Glossy black finish picks up scratches easily. Takes up a lot of desktop real estate. Summary: a stylish, well-made keyboard with a few annoying quirks. Not nearly good enough to justify the absurd aftermarket prices currently being asked, though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics GameCom777 Gaming Headset; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Fairly unimpressive sound quality, bordering on the crummy. Looks and feels cheap. Gets the job done, but just barely. In no way worth the full asking pice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Princess International USB-5100 Skull USB Hub; Brand: Princess; Review: Very few of my devices actually work when plugged into this thing, so I basically don't bother using it as a USB hub anymore. Works well enough as storage for various small desk doodads, though, and the finish/materials are reasonably good quality, electronics aside.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop Universal Adjustable Portable Foldable Metal Holder Stand for Tablet PC,Black; Brand: niceeshop; Review: About what one might expect for the price. Mine came with a cracked knob that rendered the whole thing useless until I repaired it. Not exactly good, but for a small tablet it's good enough.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display; Brand: Logitech; Review: Maybe it's just me, but I found the actual ergonomics of this thing to be extremely awkward. It sits far too low and flat to be comfortable, and I found it difficult to reach the top row of keys without straining. I wound up raising the rear of the unit by app. 3/4" with a pair of stick-on rubber feet, which has eased the problem enough to make it usable, but the essential lack of height/angle adjustability is a real killer, here. And the keypad itself feels rather cheap and sloppy, as seems to be the case with many Logitech keyboards nowadays. I managed to get this for almost half off its usual price, so have elected not to return it, but between the unimpressive design and the unavoidably complex software setup required, I can't say when I'll actually get around to using the thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navy Seals: America's Secret Warriors (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At First Sight (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Santa Clause 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sniper 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Glass House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rugrats Go Wild (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graveyard Shift (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator 2 (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Challenge of the Superfriends: Attack of the Legion of Doom (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Justice League: Justice on Trial (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of the Dead (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Impact (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Xena: Warrior Princess: Series Finale (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mothman Prophecies (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Flintstones (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House on Haunted Hill (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twins (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Boyfriend's Back (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drop Zone (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An American Werewolf in Paris (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in China 2 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George of the Jungle (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island of Dr. Moreau: Director's Cut (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bloodsport (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pork Chop Hill (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solo (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All About the Benjamins (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Private Benjamin (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8MM (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House Party 2 (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amos & Andrew (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instinct (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superman II (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Next of Kin (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Knight (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dirty Dozen (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House II: The Second Story (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knockaround Guys (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pumping Iron (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beach (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Next Friday (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (1953); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prophecy (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navy Seals (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 6 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City by the Sea (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judgment Night (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disorder II: Fat Tire Fury: White Knuckle Extreme (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Any Given Sunday (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Falls (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2-D version) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Damned (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sniper (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eye (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Survivors (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Commando (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Barbarian (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blown Away (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns II (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Saint (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dawn (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Jane (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Order (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Mine (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dracula 2000 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic: Inside Special Forces (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and the Darkness (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Bullet (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Score (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ninth Gate (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampires (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnny English (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Salton Sea (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Rider: The Final Ride (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Illusions (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Sign (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Return of the Living Dead (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaft (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fright Night Horror Classics: Vol. 2: Dementia 13 (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellraiser (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pet Sematary (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warlock (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nell (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scarlet Letter (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out for Justice (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Ghosts (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casper (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clash of the Titans (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Versus the Volcano (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prophecy 2 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Majestic (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spawn: The Movie (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warlock: The Armageddon (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Deadly Ground (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road to El Dorado (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soldier (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mars (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bless the Child (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legend: The Director's Cut (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Giant: Special Edition (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Prophecy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marked For Death (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exorcist: The Beginning (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amistad (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forces of Nature (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Saladworks; City: East Norriton, PA; Review: I LOVE saladworks and this is a great location. the food is fresh and the employees are friendly. I've been to quite a few saladworks' where the employees were less than friendly. great place for afternoon lunch! it's pretty expensive but, for fresh food it's worth it I'd say. (only negative is that they close pretty early); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore; City: North Wales, PA; Review: I love this store SO much. I come here pretty often after work just to browse; of course I always end up spending money I don't have (hah). I just can't resist! They have GREAT finds, and the prices are dirt cheap to reasonable. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dog and Bull; City: Croydon, PA; Review: Love this little place! Came here to see a friend play and i fell in love. Very cozy, nice atmosphere, great locals and fantastic staff. Especially Ashley, she took great care of me, was super fun, nice, and made an amazing whiskey sour. Will definitely be returning!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taco Mar; City: West Chester, PA; Review: Delicious food and very friendly staff. What was possibly the owner of the restaurant helped us figure out what we'd want! AND THEY HAVE TOFU! So happy with that one. :) great experience!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uno Pizzeria & Grill; City: Conshohocken, PA; Review: Ben is exceptional. Fills up our beer the second they are getting low. Always friendly and courteous. He is the man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glam Nail Lounge; City: Newtown Square, PA; Review: I have been coming to this nail salon for about 8 months, I no longer live in the area and I still make the 40 minute drive just to come here. The girls are so nice and they do an amazing job! Lilly the owner is so sweet and does her absolute best to make you feel welcome and at home. I'm never disappointed, and you won't be either! Long live glam nail!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panache Woodfire Grill; City: Blue Bell, PA; Review: Food was amazing! Wonderful atmosphere, and great service! Still trying to understand why the reviews here are so low...definitely ignore the bad reviews, and just listen to mine!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CIPA 11960 Premium Universal Towing Mirror (Black); Brand: CIPA; Review: Will not stay on, metal hooks bend too easy. I was even referred to these from CIPA. I opened one, the other will be returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lisle 11120 Battery Brush; Brand: Lisle; Review: The internal brush was destroyed on first use. While rotating the bristles just folded over, it is worthless now. For Lisle product this is disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moog K80026 Ball Joint; Brand: Moog; Review: What can I say, you can't go wrong with Moog replacement parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moog K8195T Ball Joint; Brand: Moog; Review: What can I say, you can't go wrong with Moog replacement parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moog K8772 Stabilizer Bar Link Kit; Brand: Moog; Review: What can I say, you can't go wrong with Moog replacement parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 902-303 Radiator Fan Relay Kit; Brand: Dorman; Review: Works like any others. Never had any issues with Dorman, so I didn't expect any from this. I didn't use the pigtail that came with this. I used this method, [url], although my hole was bit bigger.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moog K500008 Ball Joint; Brand: Moog; Review: What can I say, you can't go wrong with Moog replacement parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ScanTool OBDLink LX; Brand: OBDLink; Review: Works great. I would give this 5 stars, but I can't get the Windows software to connect, still a work in progress. Possibly my Bluetooth dongle and not software. Will update as I get new Bluetooth dongle and try again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Standard Motor Products EFL15 Flasher; Brand: Standard Motor Products; Review: Great replacement for the factory one that quits working. Fixes the no turn signal/brake light problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1998-2001 Ford Explorer & 1998-2000 Ranger 4.0L V6 EGR Valve Inlet Tube Replacement GENUINE OEM BRAND NEW FACTORY; Brand: Ford; Review: Did not fit well on my 2000 Explorer. Bend was off, and it does not seat in the manifold. Was difficult to get in the truck. Cheaper than a dealer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nilight 2PCS 18W Flood LED Work Light Driving Lights Led Light Bar Off Road Led Lights Flush Mount for Jeep; Brand: Nilight; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 577-932 Ford/Mercury Fuel Filler Neck; Brand: Dorman; Review: Fit my 2000 Explorer perfect. Install note: spray a good coat of bedliner spray to prevent rock saltfrom rusting it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kohler 12-559-02-S Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Fuel Pump Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part; Brand: Kohler; Review: Just FYI, symptoms of my Kohler. It would run for 10-15 minutes, they run out of gas. Let it sit for 20 or so, start, repeat. Pump would no longer pump/prime. So engine would siphon what it could. This new pump fixed the problem and is better than the original, as stated above.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rotella 550019913 T Triple Protection CJ-4 15W-40 Motor Oil - 1 Gallon; Brand: Shell Rotella; Review: Every gallon is short of the 4 qts, by at least 1/4 qt.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shell ROTELLA T 15W40 CJ4 Diesel Oil, 1 Quart; Brand: Shell Rotella; Review: Every gallon is short of the 4 qts, by at least 1/4 qt.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Moog RK8708 Control Arm/Ball Joint Assembly; Brand: Moog; Review: Perfect replacement. Easy to install.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motorcraft FG-1036 Filter Assy-Fuel; Brand: Motorcraft; Review: Obviously, Motorcraft is the best choice for replacing oem parts. When replacing these on 3rd Gen Expedition and up, and you break the blue clips, the Dorman replacements for the F150 are an exact fit. Don't let ford dealer con you into buying fuel lines. fordblueclips dot wordpress dot com; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EverBright 20-Pack White T10 194 168 2825 W5W 5050 5 SMD LED Bulb for Car Replacement Interior Lights Wedge Dome; Brand: YM E-Bright; Review: Majority of them failed within a few months. Definitely stay away from this brand.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nilight 2PCS 18w; Brand: Nilight; Review: Switch works, LED backlights burned out within a few months. I would not buy this again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SDX HID Headlight DC Xenon "Premium" Conversion Kits™ - H1 - 8000K; Brand: SDX; Review: Easy to wire. But one of my HID low beams has already burned out. Just a bit over 2 years.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SDX HID Headlight DC Xenon "Premium" Conversion Kits™ - H1 - 6000K; Brand: SDX; Review: Easy to wire. But one of my HID low beams has already burned out. Just a bit over 2 years.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OxGord H Stripe 17 Piece Seat Covers with Steering Wheel Cover for Car, Truck, Suv and Van; Brand: OxGord; Review: Little late on review, but these are junk. Does not fit well, elastic straps are junk and break, covers won't stay on. Rear seat cover doesn't even come close to fitting a 07 Mountaineer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Koh Tao Montra Resort Spa; City: Koh Tao Surat Thani Province; Review: I stayed here with my girlfriend for 1 night in October 2011. It was one of the pricier hotels on the Island, but we thought we would splash out as it was just going to be one night. The pool was nice, and the hotel itself is on the beach. The room was pretty good but heres the bit I cant get my head around.... When we checked in, the guy at the counter sold us breakfast for 1000 baht on top of the room. If you havent been to Thailand yet, thats a LOT for breakfast. We knew we could get breakfast less than 1 minutes walk away for a 5th of the price but after being told that there would be a large buffet, again we decided to splash out. In the morning, it turned out that the guy had lied to us. The buffet was a 1 metre squared table with a basket of bread, a bowl of cornflakes and some juice. We complained and were told that we could order from the menu. Total [--], if we wanted to do that we could do it for a fraction of the price. This has got to be some kind of comission based scam that the hotel staff are pulling. Foolish really because I am now going to rate this hotel a lot lower than I would otherwise have done if their breakfast was a al carte or better yet, as described.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Album Hotel; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights, paying 2500 baht per night. Initial impressions were good but a couple of things let the place down. Firstly, upon getting to our room, I discovered that the wall next to the bed had boogers stuck all over it! If thats not bad enough, I then discovered that the previous occupant had left a bloody band-aid stuck to the bedside table. Then, on our second night we were woken up by 2 drunk women singing in the lobby (may as well have been outside our door) at 5am. This carried on until 7.30am even though the lobby is staffed 24 hours a day. Why werent they stopped? Yea I couldve complained but I shouldnt have to!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lanta Fevrier Resort; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: My girlfriend and I stayed here for just one night in early Jan 2012. Unfortunately she was fully booked after that or we would have stayed longer. This place is fantastic value and has well equipped rooms aswell as super friendly and helpful staff. She also has mopeds for hire which makes getting around a lot easier. If youre going to stay in Lanta, try and get a room here. Theres a good reason that its currently number 6 of all hotels in Lanta!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patong Bay Guesthouse; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: We booked a room in the Patong residence for 3 nights. The room was very basic and had a bathroom that was only accessable from the bacony but it was just 800 baht in high season, or so we thought... Anyway, on our return to Patong and heavily laden with luggage, we were dropped off at Patong residence. We arrived at reception and were told that we had been moved to another room. We asked to view the other room and found that this one didnt even have a window. Obviously we said that this was unacceptable but were told that if we didnt like it we would forefeit our deposit of 800 baht. We were given the option of paying 50% more to stay in the room that we originally booked but after I showed the booking reciept that stated the room and price on it and said that I was now taking this to the tourist police, I was called back to reception to find that they had suddenly decided to give my money back. Avoid this place like the plague! Its worth noting also that this place is miles from the action in Patong and will require a 200 baht taxi ride each way, so factor that into your equations IF you still want to stay here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Temps d Or; City: Ansembourg; Review: I stayed here for one night only and was absolutely blown away by the place. A genuine medieval castle that has been internally remodelled to the highest standard. I literally cannot pick fault in any aspect of my stay here... Idyllic location, impeccable hosting, luxurious room and unbelievable value for money. I was totally caught off guard by the standard of this hotel and felt slightly ashamed to have arrived in shorts and flip flops!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Durham House; City: Beer Seaton Devon England; Review: Lovely room, very cosy with excellent facilities. This is the best b&b weve ever stayed at and we literally cant think of a single bad thing to say about about it. Highly recommended if youre planning to stay around beer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Home Guesthouse; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: At the risk of sounding arrogant, I know what good food is. When I eat it's one of three ways... I cook, I eat somewhere I've never been or I go back to somewhere I know is good. Go here, you wont be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Vehicles & Traffic Signs; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: THESE BLOCKS WERE A WELCOMED ADDITION TO THE MANY MUNIPLUTIVE TOYS THAT WE HAVE IN OUR CHILDCARE CENTER. THEY ADD MUCH VALUED PLAY TO OUR CHILDRENS EVERY DAY ACTIVITIES. I WOULD NOT HESISTATE TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM AT ALL. THE QUALITY IS SUPURB AND THE PRICING IS RIGHT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: THESE WILL MAKE FOR MANY HOURS OF FUN AS WELL AS GREAT MANIPLATIVES FOR THE YOUNG CHILD. CAUSES THEM TO USE THEIR THINKING SKILLS AND IMAGINATION AS THEY BUILD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Architectural Unit Block Set; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: THESE BLOCKS WILL ENHANCE BUILDING WITH THE TRADITIONAL BLOCKS AS THE YOUNG CHILD IS CHALLENGED TO USE THEIR IMAGINATION/THINKING SKILLS AS THEY BUILD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shout Elmo; Brand: ; Review: MY GRANDSON LOVED THIS ELMO WHEN HE GOT IT. IT ENTERTAINED HIM MANY HOURS ON END AS DID SEVERAL OTHER ELMO TOYS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Egilsen; City: Stykkisholmur West Region; Review: The Hotel Egilsen is stylish and charming, but it will cost you a pretty penny. We loved our rooms, tiny as they were, because the beds and sheets were awesome, the shower and other bathroom amenities were upscale, and everything was so well planned out (shelving, hooks, etc). In many ways, it seemed more commodious than our bigger rooms in Iceland that were not as well laid out. Nevertheless, the hotel is pretty seriously overpriced, especially when one discovers the price does not include breakfast. To add insult to injury, the breakfast costs ISK 24 each, a ridiculous sum for what is offered. Fortunately, we declined the breakfast and found a cute bakery on the edge of town where we got good coffee, sweet rolls, a croissant, and a sandwich for about ISK 9 each. What was also a bit off-putting was the front desk worker was very dismissive of the more affordable restaurant in town (Placcid) while heavily pushing the two more expensive places. They may well have better food, but the woman in charge, when asked about Placcid, said disparagingly "Oh, I think they just serve hamburgers or something like that." In a town this small and with the restaurant almost literally across the street, she surely knows exactly what they serve, and it's not just hamburgers. This attitude did not sit well with us. Other than the slight sense of superiority and arrogance about their "healthy breakfast" and its price, as well as the big ticket for the rooms, we did still think Hotel Egilsen was cute and atmospheric in this tiny fishing village. Just go expecting a very small but well-appointed room and a wallet-lightening price, and you'll like it too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Prima Kings; City: Jerusalem Jerusalem District; Review: I would love to meet the 300+ people who have rated this hotel excellent or very good. Have they never stayed in a decent hotel before? My stay in June was terribly disappointing. I was willing to think it was just the first room I had that was awful, but even the slightly better second room could not make up for a surly staff, abysmal internet connectivity, depressing views, and lack of space. Worst of all was the dirtiness of the first room - a bed whose sheets had not been changed between guests, mold all over the shower head, mildewed windowsills and other woodwork, and filthy curtains and chair seat. The second room was cleaner, but still very small with no internet capability much of the day. Breakfast staff was profoundly unfriendly, and front desk staff was about 75% dour and completely uninterested in helping guests. (One bright exception was Ahmad at the front of the hotel; he was the only uniformly friendly and helpful person we met at Prima Kings.) In spite of all these negatives, I will say the hotel is ideally situated, with excellent access to the old city, the Mamilla area, Ben Yehuda Street, parks, etc. I guess that's why people keep going back. I will not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Valise Mexico City; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: This was my second stay at La Valise. I had wanted to try a new room but the only one available was the one I already knew (the Patio), and it was fun to feel like I was coming "home" to a familiar place. The staff here, like last time, were really excellent, and they make small irritants feel unimportant because they are just so nice. Of course, there are more solid reasons to like La Valise as well. The location is fantastic for roaming around both Roma Norte and La Condesa. The space is large and comfortable, and everything is clean. The bed is comfy. The breakfast is good and arrived right when we asked for it. Being in an old building does mean creaky floors, gaps in the windows and doors and some attendant bugs (not last time; may be a seasonal thing), but the charm overcomes those small annoyances. The only thing I really wish they had would be bedside reading lamps!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field Guide; City: Stowe Vermont; Review: Field Guide is in a great location, has cute decor overall, and has generally helpful and friendly staff. At first, these plusses outweigh the complete lack of utility of the room, but after a while, the annoyances begin to pile up and at the price one pays here, it becomes a bit ludicrous to stay at this charming place that is nearly devoid of the basics. To wit: bathroom drains that don't drain, a shelf that is basically on the floor under the sink for all toiletries (we had to close the toilet seat and put our items there while using them - ick), the slippery, loose sheets others have mentioned (and which staff claims are high-quality linens), rusty hangers and a rod that is so low anything long creases onto the surface below, and a non-functioning A/C system, among other problems. I very much got the feeling that this is one of the "nicer" places in town and that all these little things are not going to change because quite frankly they don't have to in a resort town. But just so you know, the website shows a pool and a taller, modern facade, while most of the main rooms are in a motel-like structure that has been redone (quite nicely as far as decoration goes) but is not what one might expect. The hallways have dirty dirty dirty carpet, the restaurant is closed, and the pool and nicer grounds are not even in sight from this part of the hotel. Also, in case you are used to asking questions of the front desk staff, bear in mind that they are rarely at the front desk! Every time we went downstairs with a question, the sign was up saying they were away from the desk. Just do your homework, book the largest room you can, and hope for the best! We didn't get it, but the place has potential.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Envoy Hotel Autograph Collection; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We stayed at the Envoy at the end of a 9-day road trip around New England. We considered it a splurge as it was quite expensive the night we stayed. One of the reasons we booked it was the rooftop bar, where we thought we could enjoy a final drink and relax before flying home the next day. Upon check-in, there was an enormous line around the block waiting to get in. I asked about it and was told they were waiting to get into the rooftop bar but that as a guest I could go right up. I questioned whether there would even be space up there, and the check-in person snapped that yes, there would be plenty of room. Well, no - we went up a short time later and the roof was packed to the gills with scantily-dressed women and their bro counterparts - not an inch of space to walk, let alone sit. We walked around the area instead and by the time we came back, the lobby bar was also a high-decibel meat market. We are long-time Marriott members and have enjoyed the AC brand overseas, but apparently we are not the demographic for this sleaze-fest of a hotel. The next morning the direct elevator to the rooftop literally reeked of sweat ... just an icky vibe on a Saturday night, so maybe pick a different time to visit ... or just try a trusty older Marriott property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Splendide Royal; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Recently stayed at this hotel after booking a deluxe room via Expedia. Upon arrival booking was all OK, staff OK but room was of a poor standard, definiely not 5 star as advertised. Hotel web site says "jewel of elegance" and "recently restored". They must be joking, as an experienced traveller I am very well aware that this hotel failed to live up to its advertised claims. I don't know what was recently restored, but I did not see anything that appeared remotely like it had been recently restored, simply a false claim by the hotel. What I saw was in need of restoring, this claim must be in their dreams. Just the same as the claim of being "the jewel of elegance" whatever that means, it was far from it. Poor value for money as they charge 5 star prices yet the hotel is at best a 3.5 star. Their false claims appear to have been made to justify their high prices. There are many other very good hotels close by, my recommedation go to one of those. Avoid this hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: New World Makati Hotel; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: Stayed in Marriott hotel recently and found it to be an average marriott hotel, nothing special but nothing negative either. The hotel is loctaed opposite the green belt Manilas upmarket shopping and eating area. If you are looking for cheap shopping this is not the area for you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Haymarket Boutique Hotel; City: Geelong City of Greater Geelong Victoria; Review: I am an experienced traveller and after reading the reviews decided to book this hotel. All I can say is that by selecting a hotel based upon reviews does not always work out. This is one of those times. The other reviewers obviously were not used to the standard required for a 41/2 star hotel. This one fails to make the grade. Although good, clean and tidy with friendly staff, it is simply not up to the grade as advertised. I suspect that the grade has been selected by the hotel to justify the price. Therefore it is overpriced as it is really at 3 star level.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ohtel; City: Wellington Greater Wellington North Island; Review: This is a small hotel down on the water front. Its an half hour walk to the Wellington CBD, however there are plenty of cafes etc close by. Its close to Wellingtons sleazy night time street if thats what you are looking for. Being on a major road that leads to the CBD makes it noisy at all hours and there are no parking facilities either on the street or the hotel premises itself. The hotel has an ultra modern feel about it, however upon closer inspection it suffers badly from a lack of attention to the little things. We struck an over zealous receptionist who was rude and un helpful when we had a couple of small issues. Beware of the hotels strict 3.00pm checkin policy which is inflexible. We arrived in the morning after an all night flight and were popped, but the unhelpful staff would not allow us to check in 3.00pm as thats the hotel policy. We found that the bed was sagging which meant that after the first night when my wife ended up with a sore back, she slept on the floor after that. Small things were broken and not fixed like the bathroom basin tap, when reported it all we got was a rude we tried to fix but couldn't. So they just left it broken. As previous guests have found, the rooms are noisy, the fridge goes all night, lights shine in your face, amentities are not replaced on a daily basis the list goes on. There is no room service, business centre, restuarant or other amentities that a hotel should provide. The breakfast room is only small and with only one staff member on duty in the morning, dirty dishes are just left on the tables. You have to clear them away for yourself. If breakfast items run out they are not replaced. There is no hot food for breakfast. When we arrived there was nearly nothing left so all we had was an OJ and were charged $22 for that. What a ripoff. Don't get caught out by the chic advertising which promotes this hotel as something that it is not. There are far better value hotels in Wellington who offer a proper 5 star servcie. Never again for us.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wangz Hotel; City: Singapore; Review: The Wangz is a new hotel, however it is not a new building, but rather a refurbishment of an old building with the resulting flaws that this brings. The staff provide an excellent service, but being a small hotel services can be limited. It is unknown to taxi drivers, yet too far to walk from the nearest train station in Singapore's heat or rain. Breakfast was poor. Considering that the price was not much cheaper than downtown 5 star hotels, and its poor location, the value for money is not worth the extra effort required to stay there, just to save a few dollars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud Bali a GHM hotel; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: We stayed at The Chedi Club for 3 nights after staying 4 nights at their sister hotel The Legian in Seminyak. Knowing what we know now, we would have skipped Seminyak and stayed the entire 7 nights at the Chedi Club. The club as they call it is set in huge gardens approx 10/15 minutes drive form Ubud. A car servcie is always available. The club comprises a number of totally separate villas set in the gardens. We stayed in a deluxe pool villa with had its own private pool surrounded by tall walls, totally private. A private butler was also on call for whatever needs we might have. Like its sister hotel, the resturant food was fantastic and priced up there, although not as expensive as some resturants in Ubud itself. Restaurant service was top class. The view from the open air resturant out over the rice paddys was magnificant. Spa services were great but again priced up there. It would be difficult to fault the Chedi Club and if you did, you are simply too fussy. This is the perfect honeymoon location as you would never have to leave your villa, but you would miss a lot. Ubud is still the typical Balinese town full of motor bikes, a little cooler than Kuta/Seminyak, but not much, with a lot more to do. Do all your tours from here and not elsewhere as they will only drive you from wherever to Ubud anyway. In this world there are far too many hotels who think they are top class, charge accordingly and then fail to deliver. Not at the Chedi Club their delivery of the product is first rate. Truely a 5 star resort. This is one hotel well worth the high price tag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clearbrook Motel Wanaka; City: Wanaka Otago Region South Island; Review: Read the other reviews as they have said it all and I agree excpet on one point. There's no point in simply repeating what others have said if I agree with them. The one point that I don't agree with some reviewers is whether Clearbrook is the best place in NZ. I simply am unable to agree on that point as I have stayed at some truly amazing places. Clearbrook is not one of them, however it is very good never the less, particulary for the price paid. I would recommend it as a good choice in Wanaka.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: This hotel is a very old hotel having been operating in Dunedin for over 50 years that I am aware of. It appears to have undergone many renovations over the years, but nothing can hide its age. We found the checkin staff polite and friendly, but lacking in knowledge of the hotel and the surrounding area. There is limited car parking at the rear of the hotel, but it is not secured. There was no-one available to assist us with our bags. We booked a suite and were shocked to discover that this hotel considers a loft sleeping area with a downstairs living area as a suite. That's a first for us. The hotel is approx 10 mins walk from the CBD where there are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants which offer good options, particulary for breakfast. There is no need to use the over priced restaurant in the hotel. Cable internet is available in the rooms for a fee. Sat TV is available, however the selection of channnels is poor. We were woken up early in the morning by the sound of the rubbish collection. Upon checkout everything went smoothly, however again there was no-one to assist with the bags. I don't know Dunedin that well, so I can't say if there are better options available, but if you think there are, then I would suggest you take it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fairways; City: Kaikoura Canterbury Region South Island; Review: The Fairways is an reasonably new upmarket apartments on the highway 10 minutes drive from the centre of town. Everything about the apartments is good and all are ground level, no steps, thats also great. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with local information on things to do and see. The apartments are very modern and have all the mod cons expected including flat screen TV and interent in the room. Recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Palazzo Motor Lodge; City: Nelson Nelson Tasman Region South Island; Review: The Palazzo is an upmarket motel with an Italian style and decor. It is well located and only a 10 min walk into the CBD. A good choice is restaraunts and cafes are close by. The staff were very friendly and helpful with tips on local places of interest and things to do. We had an apartment with its own kitchenette with contained evrything needed to cook your own meals. Internet was available in the room and onsite parking was available free of charge. We stayed 4 nights and were very happy with our choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Te Waonui Forest Retreat; City: Franz Josef Westland National Park Te Wahipounamu West Coast ; Review: Te Waonui is a reasonably new hotel located amongst the bush approx 5 mins walk from the town centre. They call themselves a "resort", however I would suggest that they need to travel a bit to fully understand the meaning of the word. It is not a resort, but a hotel. The hotel is tastefully decorated with modern fittings and provides an upmarket experience. We found the checkin staff very unhelpful and the reason is simple, most staff are backpackers from overseas on a holiday, therefore they don't have any real interest in providing good customer service. and their local knowledge is poor. Hotel management appear to pander to the many coach tours that stay at the hotel, so if you are an individual guest you may feel excluded as we did. Coach tours guests were given priority even though they paid approx half the rate that we did. The biggest negative of the hotel is managements policy of providing an all inclusive rate which includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. You cannot opt out, the same rate prevails whether you eat the meals or not. This is unfortunate as you are denied the opportunity of experiencing some of the other excellent eating options in town. It would not be so bad if the eating options at the hotel were excellent, however we found that they were not. The evening meal had a very limited menu selection with serving sizes being quite small. The food quality was excellent however. Breakfast, well forget it. After our first night we had breakfast in town and found many excellent options. The hotel buffet was geared up for the coach tours and the selection was limited. On the one morning that there was no coach tour in, breakfast was extremely poor both in food selection, presentation and quality. We walked out and went into town for an excellent breakfast. This hotel was one of the few that charged for internet service. Throughout NZ we found the internet to be excellent and mostly free. I know that the hotel will come back and say that they provide a free WIFI servcie for 1 hr in the lobby, but in this day and age that's simply poor customer service. A free service in the room should be provided, in this case its not so be careful as its expensive like everything else in the hotel. We have rated sleep quality as poor as all rooms are connected by wooden walkways. On every night of our stay we were woken up early in the morning by departing coach tour guests wheeling their bags on the walkways. Wooden board are very noisy due to the gaps in the boards. You hear it every time a bag hits a board. For the top price charged everything should be perfect, its not, so we recommend stay elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upper House; City: Hong Kong; Review: The Upper House hotel is everything previous reviewers have stated. It is pure luxury with great service from great staff. Depending upon your reason for visiting HK, its location could either be good or bad. Its primarily a business hotel located on top of the JW Marriot hotel, however with its own small entrance and foyer next door. Located in Pacific Place it is some distance from either the subway or the ferries. Local shopping is also some distance away, however for those who want desinger shops, the Pacific Plaza is opposite with every possible top level store represented there as well as some excellent eating places. Being small also means that it is quiet, however we found the Cafe Gray on the 49th floor full of business types and very noisy, making a quiet drink or meal out of the question. The rooms are large for HK standards and contain all the mod cons that you would expect. Very comfy bed and complimentary mini bar were highlights. A full length bath with views out over the harbour was a delight. My only gripe was that there was no buffet breakfast, but rather an expensive a la carte service which also makes for a longer wait if you are in a hurry. This hotel has set a new standard for 5 star hotels and many other so called 5 star properties must now be rated as 4 star. Very well recommended, we enjoyed our stay totally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn North Conway; City: North Conway Conway New Hampshire; Review: We stayed 2 nights recently in this excellent hotel in the centre of twon close to all amentities. We requested a suite and were given an excellent 2 room unti with a fully equiped kitchen. Flat screen TV's were in the bedroom and the lounge room Free WiFi was available in the room and operated at an excellent speed. The staff were friendly and courteous. A free buffet breakfast was provided, but avoid as it is of a low standard and there is insufficient seats for the crowd of noisy kids who mob the area. Free parking also a bonus. Overall a good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: West Mountain Inn; City: Arlington Vermont; Review: We have been travelling around the New England area of Canada and USA for 3 months now. This is the worst property that we have stayed in. Firstly, they give a false impression on web sites of its standard, eg they say that rooms have flat screen TV's when in fact they have no TV's in rooms at all. They make out that it is better than it really is. They completely messed up our booking and upon arrival we found that we had been given a room in a remote cottage approx 200m from the main Inn. The cottage was in fact another much smaller Inn with no facilities, just a group of rooms and everyone shared the common facilities. All meals were taken at the main Inn, but how you were to get there when it was raining is another question. When we arrived we found that the heat in our room was at 80 degrees and could not be lowered. It was a record hot day for Vermont in Oct and heat was totally unnecessary. We tried to open the windows to cool the room down, but found that they had been painted shut. When they were last painted, paint was applied everywhere including all the rope pulleys meaning they were stuck, painted shut. Our room was right next to the driveway for the main Inn, so traffic noise was a big issue as well, particulary early in the morning. The Inn itself is a remote location in the woods some 4km from town. There are some nice gardens but nothing else. You are forced to eat at the Inn or drive into town. When we tried to raise our concerns and ask for another room, the front office staff became quite rude and walked off saying take it or get out. Very agressive. Not at all friendly or supportive of our concerns. There was no customer service offered here. Considering that the price for this Inn is right up there, one of the most expensive that we stayed at, it's simply overpriced and does not offer good value for money. My advice, stay at the Arlington Inn or go to Manchester which is 9 miles north or Bennington 12 miles south. Both have plenty a good affordable accommodation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wilson Lake Inn; City: Wilton Maine; Review: The Wilson Lake Inn is located several Kms from Wilton on the edge of Wislon Lake. It is a beautiful setting with large gardens. That is the best thing that it has going for it other than the owners who were lovely people willing to assist with whatever was needed. As for the Inn or Motel itself, best described as an average country motel of dubious quality. The room was small, fittings of low quality and decor was poor. The bed was of a low standard. The room lacked furniture but was what you would find in a one star motel. Price was expensive for the quality delivered. Not recommended; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello; City: Montebello Outaouais Region Quebec; Review: The Chateau is an old, no, lets say very old hotel built in the style of a traditional log cabin, albeit a very large log cabin. Being over 100 yrs old it is showing the signs of wear & tear from the years of heavy use. Mainatenace and moderisation are not high on the Chateaus list of priorities. When we arrived there was no-one to assist with our bags and we had to struggle down long corridors with our bags. Rooms very old and have not be refurbished for a long time, badly needed. Minbar was empty, reception refused to stock them and said go to the bar. Only trouble was bar has limited hours and no-one was there. We had to go without a drink and couldn't simply walk down the street as the hotel is located along way from town. Food in restaurant was poor as was servcie, long wait for our order to be taken then long wait for meal. Poor breakfast. This hotel simply appears to be trading on its name, buts thats long gone. Price wise it is expensive and simply does not offer vale for money. This hotel does deserve its 5 star rating as it is a 3 star at best.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Commonwealth; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We stayed at the Hotel Commonwealth on two occassions during our recent travels around New England. The Hotel is located in the Back Bay area of Boston some 3km from the downtown area of the CBD. This was a good choice as driving in and out of the area is much easier than the downtown area and it is close to the main InterstateTurnpikes and rail stations. The hotel itself is located right above a tube station. It is an esay 5 min walk to hip Newbury St with all its cafes & restaurants. We upgraded to a deluxe room which was quite large and had all the mod cons etc. Maybe a little pricey, but well worth the extra coin. The staff were super friendly and helpful and they arranged bookings etc for us. A well recommended place to stay in Boston.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Keene Downtown; City: Keene New Hampshire; Review: Our stay at the Lane Hotel was a mixed experience. The recently refurbished hotel was excellent in terms of decor & fittings, very upmarket, nice, but other little things stopped it getting a top rating. Firstly, the noise of the in room air con units. We were given a street facing room with resulting streeet noise. However it was the room air con was that was so noisy we thought that it was faulty so asked for another room. Got a back room this time and the room air con was only slightly quieter. However it was still too noisy, so much so, that my wife went and slept on the floor near the door, just to get away from the noise. Now, you shouldn't have to do that when you pay top $. The room price included breakfast, however it was extremely poor, so the hotel lost points on that. Recommend eat breakie in one of the several cafes close by. Staff were nice and pleasant, however, not being locals they did not have any knowledge of local points of interest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel De Paris; City: Monte Carlo; Review: You will have to go a long way to find a better hotel anywhere in the world than the Hotel de Paris. This is a true 5 star hotel at its very best. Friendly & efficient staff, excellent large rooms, magnificent breakfast, the list just goes on and on. Only compliant, no bottled is provided in the room. Staying in Monaco, then lash out and give yourself a sample of the high life and stay at this hotel, if only for once in your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Series The Blackman; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: In Melb for the tennis, stayed 5 nights in an Executive Suite, disappointed as suite wasn't really a true hotel suite. Upon arrival the reception was friendly and efficient. As Priority member I was supposed to get a free drink upon arrival, it didn't happen. The discounts that membership brings were also hit and miss. Nice artwork throughout the hotel and an excellent French coffee shop next door. Menu of the hotel restaurant was poor, limited selection, although food was good, service was poor. Decor and furnishings of the room was not of the standard expected, more 41/2 star not 5 star as advertised. Bed was soft and my wife suffered with a sore back as a result. Bathroom very small, towels were small and very thin, worn, and only one face washer was provided for 2 people. Small kichenette was adequate as we ate out all the time. If you were eating in, not enough utensils for a 5 day stay. Room service was slow each day, often not being done until mid afternoon. Of the 3 lifts, one was always out of service which made for slow movements up and down. Location was a 15 min tram ride along St Kilda Rd, hotel difficult to find although advertised as being on St Kilda Rd, it wasn't, it was down a small side street. We drove up and down St kilda Rd looking for it, but missed it twice. For the price, there is better value elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pearle of Cable Beach; City: Broome Kimberley Region Western Australia; Review: The little things that turn a good establishment into a great place to stay were lacking at the Pearle. We stayed for 5 nights in a pavilion which is their most expensive form of accommodation. Broome is a fantastic town but gee is it expensive. The Pearle is located in the Cable Beach area approx. 7 kms for Broome CBD. The Pearle is located approx. 1 km from the beach itself. Most of the accommodation in the Cable Beach area is resort style. We stayed in a pavilion which had its own pool, out door covered seating area, shower etc, all very nice. Inside there was one bedroom with a king bed, a separate bathroom and combined kitchen/living area. These resorts in Broome are competing with the Asian resorts in Bali, Thailand etc which are first class and therefore The Pearle also has to be at that level. It is not. Considering the very expensive cost of The Pearle, I expected a higher attention to detail, the little things all covered and exceptional level of service. The Pearle failed on all points. Our first problem was that although The Pearle advertises WiFi coverage over the whole resort, our pavilion was not covered. I reported this issue on our arrival and it took 2 days before they even contacted the service provider re the matter. However, before they did they tried to blame our computers for the problem until I advised that our computers worked fine elsewhere in the resort, just not in our pavilion. They then tried to blame the service provider. Eventually I got sick of all the blame laying, it was everyone else's fault but there's so I finally contacted the service provider myself only to be advised that they had attended to the problem and found it to be a resort problem. So much for the blame game. Anyway, the upshot is that not all rooms in the resort are covered by WiFi despite the resort advertising that they are. Be warned. We noticed a number of other issues that simply shouldn't happen in a resort at this level. These were blown globes, flat batteries in the remotes, mould in the shower recess, pool lights coming late at night, pool pump starting up at 4.0am in the morning etc. There was no room servicing at all during our stay, so nothing was replenished. There was no soap upon arrival and strange for a hot place no bottle opener in the kitchen. We ate out while in Broome and found meals whilst very good also very expensive. Broome shuts down after dark with the CBD area all shutting up with Cable Beach the only area where meals could be found. Overall Broome is a lovely place, The Pearle a lovely resort in appearance, functionally it fails in many areas. Staff should accept responsibility for their shortcomings and not try and lay blame elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet; City: Istanbul; Review: We stayed recently in this excellent hotel in Sultanahment area of Istanbul. This is right in the centre of the old city and extremely well located to all attractions and activities. You could walk everywhere you needed to or catch the tram which was only 200m away. Other reviewers have covered all of the hotels functions and I agree totally, excellent staff, excellent restaurant, excellent rooms etc. My only comment is that the hotel is on the smaller side, therefore many of the normal functions are missing. No pool, only one restaurant, no shops etc. However in such an excellent position none of things mattered. Being the only 5 star hotel in Sultanahment it is a bit pricey, but its worth the extra due to its superb location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meriton Suites Kent Street Sydney; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Stayed for 5 days recently with my wife. The stay included a weekend which was a disaster. Fri, Sat & Sun nights the apartments were taken over volumes of young people intent on making as much noise as possible and disturbing everyone else's peace & quiet. Staff did nothing. Other nights were fine and very peaceful. The location is excellent, close to China Town, George St and public transport. The apartment we had was on the 42nd floor and immediately we stepped out of the lift an odd odour greeted us. it was there the entire time of our stay. We put it down to there being no air con in the common areas and many guests were bringing takeaway food back to their room and the smell just hung around. The apartment itself was nice but everything was tired. Particularly the carpet, frayed around the edges everywhere, obviously a cheap product. The lounge was suffering from having had too may people sitting in it as it sagged. The beds were uncomfortable and also sagged. Kitchen was OK and well stocked with appliances etc. We found it unusual for the 42nd floor that street noise was audible in the room. Particularly at night with cars doing burn outs clearly heard and also loud exhausts. Sirens were a constant problem. Our apartment was only slightly cheaper than a 5 star hotel and yet the apartment was only 4 star at best with poor service. My advice pay slightly more and get a good hotel room with all the service that comes with it, a good bed and a quiet stay. Staff were unhelpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bluestone on George; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: What a find this establishment was. An amazing well presented property. Excellent quality and very clean with very friendly and helpful owners. Located a short 5 min walk into the central CBD and close to restaurants etc. Only downside is that the entrance is located up a steep driveway, difficult if you have to walk with luggage. Recommend that you drive right up to the front door. Recommended for your stay in Dunedin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Toulouse Center Hotel; City: Toulouse Haute Garonne Occitanie; Review: Stayed for one night recently and found the Pullman to be a very nice hotel located in CBD. It was approx 1km from the centre, so a nice walk down to the centre for shops and cafe etc. Staff were excellent and rooms very modern. My only issues was that the sheets on our bed had large yellow stains on it. Unacceptable really for any level of hotel to present sheets in this condition. Breakfast was the usual buffet fare, hot and cold however priced at Euro 26 per person it was expensive as it was just average. Otherwise enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RACV Cape Schanck Resort; City: Cape Schanck Mornington Peninsula Victoria; Review: The resort is purely a golf resort and is located in an isolated area of Cape Schanck some 25 kms form the nearest town. If you are not into golf, give it a miss as you will be treated like a second rate person. They are not interested in anyone who is not a golfer, golfers get priority over everything. Nice rooms, however the rooms are located a terrible long way from the reception/restaurant etc. Too far to walk. Rooms were well appointed and of a high standard, however service standards were poor. We had trouble upon checking in and the staff simply were not interested in going that extra mile to try and fix the problem. It was the same in the café, a take or leave attitude appeared to exist with the staff. Of course they knew being miles from anywhere you had no choice. Dinner in the restaurant was no different with a stuffy dress standard being enforced. Apparently the management appeared to not understand that being located in country Victoria some 25 kms form the nearest town, some guests may not wish to dress formally for dinner, there were no other options. To top things off the resort charged my credit card a week after we left with a small charge for the mini bar, however we never used the mini bar. That's the type of attitude that exists at this resort.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Budget Coal Creek Motel; City: Korumburra Gippsland Victoria; Review: What a nightmare this place is. The most very basic of an establishment, poor quality rooms, no air con as the only air cons was one of those old rattlers that sounded like a freight train was in the room and it still didn't cool the room after a hot day. Beds were sagging giving a poor nights sleep. I really don't wish to say anymore, it was a real nightmare, Avoid like the plague.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: RACV Inverloch Resort; City: Inverloch Gippsland Victoria; Review: We stayed at RACV Resort Inverloch recently and enjoyed our stay there. Unfortunately the resort is located some 7 kms from town, making trips into the town and beach etc a bit of a hassle as parking was difficult. The resort itself was of a high standard, good quality décor in the rooms. Service upon checking in was excellent, however don't try and get a drink if you are thirsty, you will wait a long time. Our experience was that the restaurant and adjoining bar were staffed by the same people. They spent their entire time in the restaurant, so trying to get their attention for a drink in the bar was impossible. They never came our way at all and many customers simply walked out. I had to go into the restaurant and complain before we got our drinks. Dinner in the restaurant was no different. Again, lack of staff affected the level of service, very poor. Food was good, if you could get it. Nice establishment, but for us, good service is a pre requisite for any venue to get a good rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Les Cimes; City: Argeles Gazost Hautes Pyrenees Occitanie; Review: The village of Argeles Gazost is an amazingly beautiful village nestled at the base of the Prynees. The hotel Les Cimes is a typical old country style hotel of 2 star standard. Nothing flash, but clean and comfortable and of the standard one expects in rural France. The room is very basic however OK. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and both the food and service were excellent. The prices were not however, very expensive for a rural village. Charging city prices is a bit over the top for a country town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa Le Luci Bed Breakfast; City: Castagneto Carducci Province of Livorno Tuscany; Review: My wife and I stayed for several nights recently and had a fantastic time. All the previous reviews say it all, this place is great, I'm unable to add any more accolades, there is nothing else to say about Villa De Lucia, its fantastic. Giovanni really takes great pride in his work and establishment, a fresh breakfast each day different, is a highlight. Our only disappointment had to do with the charming small village of Castagneto Carducci itself. Unless one had a prior reservation, getting an meal was impossible. Some restaurants did appear to say that they were fully booked, when in fact they were not. They appeared to be following a practice that we have come across previously in Italy, locals were always served first and could always get a table. Disappointing when a village like this really survives on tourism.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Des Pins; City: Bedoin Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We found this a lot in France, all the good hotels were located well outside the town centre. Hotel de Pins was no exception. Approx 5kms from town, but what a gem this place turned out to be. Nice pool, excellent rooms, friendly staff and excellent dinner & breakfast all made for a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostellerie du Val de Sault; City: Sault Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This hotel is located some 8kms out of town. It is extremely difficult to locate as it is hidden down a small side road in a forest. Signage is extremely poor from the main road. We drove up & down the main road several times before we finally found the small road. However it turned out to be a gem. This beautifully hotel is really a complex of small villas around a beautiful pool. Warning, the water in the pool is freezing as it comes straight off the mountains. Dinner was excellent and breakfast again typical French style. Rooms were very modern and all had balcony & views. Manager could not speak any English, but as there were no issues, all was fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Castel Fleuri; City: Saint Jean en Royans Drome Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: My wife and I stayed at this hotel as part of a group of 14 cyclists. Before we had even taken our bags up to our room the Manager came outside where our group were unpacking bikes and spoke very rudely in French to the whole group. When we asked him to speak in English he just got even more abusive. He made it very plain that he didn't want us staying there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Logis du Chateau; City: Vaison la Romaine Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This hotel is very old and somewhat rundown as it hasn't been maintained very well. It is located on a hill outside of town approx. 3 km form the centre. Too far to walk. Checkin/out was pleasant and friendly with no issues. There is one staff member who speaks English so that was helpful. Breakfast was typical French style. Rooms were long overdue for renovation, they were very tired but still clean & tidy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Saleine; City: Crest Drome Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: My wife & I stayed in this hotel for one night during a tour of France. For one night the hotel was excellent, however it was located approx. 5kms from the town centre hence too far to walk into the centre to see the town itself. Rooms were comfortable, however avoid a room on the same side as the main road. Breakfast was the usual French style so nothing to rave about. Dinner was excellent. Staff were friendly, some spoke English, checkin/out was easy with no problems.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quest Grand Hotel Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: What a waste of a magnificent old building. The owners could have done so much with this building, but they haven't. When compared to the many magnificent historic old buildings in Europe with fantastic hotels within their interior, the Grand is a huge disappointment. The interior layout is typical of those grand old colonial buildings with huge rooms, high ceilings, wide corridors etc. All spoilt with tacky wall paper, horrible colours, cheap worn out carpet. This hotel markets itself as a 5 star property, but really is sits at 3 star level. Although the rooms were large, I had a rom with the living area on a lower level and bathroom sleeping area upstairs. Problem, only the downstairs area was air conditioned. The towels in the bathroom were that thin you could see right through them. The bed was saggy and uncomfortable. Breakfast was poor, no nice buffet with fruit and hot dishes. Rather it was order from the menu. When it came the food was bland, presented with a lack of imagination and of poor quality. Overall a very poor example of a hotel who ckeely claim to be a 5 start The hotel claims to have WiFi in all rooms and I specifically asked if my room did so and was assured upon checkin that it did. Yes, you the what's coming next, of course it did, but it didn't work. When I raised this with staff they assured me that all was OK, it wasn't. They suggested that I try in the lobby, which I then did and couldn't even obtain a signal. The staff didn't believe me until I showed them. It's really poor service when staff simply don't believe what clienst are sying, because they think that they know it all. Overall a very poor example of a hotel who cheekily claim to be a 5 star when they are clearly are not. There are many great hotels in Melbourne, this is not one of them. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Stump Motel and Suites; City: Wodonga Victoria; Review: Stayed for 2 nights recently. This motel is in very good condition, nicely appointed rooms, clean linen etc. Located approx. 4 kms from the CDB on the outskirts of town. Meals are taken next door in the semi attached Hotel which is a typical country style hotel, loud and noisy but with good food. The only disappointment is the very poor WiFi, typically forget it as we could never get a decent signal over the entire 2 days. In this day and age, no WiFi is a game changer. Recommended but only if you are prepared to have no WiFi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Leaf Motel; City: Myrtleford Victoria; Review: The Golden Leaf Motel can be best described as just another country motel. Nothing to write home about, clean and tidy, breakfast was poor so I suggest eat in town. Motel is located approx. 1 km from town so easy walk. Wifi was poor as is in most country towns, unable to get signal . Host didn't show a lot of interest just gave out key and left you to it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Corowa Golf Club Motel; City: Corowa New South Wales; Review: Recently stayed for several nights in the Corowa Golf Club Motel, I wished I hadn't. It is a fairly typical old tired country style motel located approx. 5km from town. Everything is old and tired from fittings to bedding to linen etc. Clearly the owners don't a rats, as this place is so run down it would be cheaper to simply bull doze it rather than renovate. They advertise free WiFi, that's true if only you could get a signal. The connected Golf Club does provide meals of a reasonable standard, that's the only positive for this property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armour Motor Inn; City: Beechworth Victoria; Review: The Armour Motor Inn is located 500m from the CBD of Beechworth. Easy walk into town. The Inn is not a modern establishment, our room was tired and in need of an update. No meals are served, a very poor breakfast is left in your room the night before, my suggestion is to eat at the many good quality cafes or pubs in town for all meals. We found our room dark, poor lighting, poor Wifi, no shower curtain in the bathroom so water went everywhere. Nice gardens at the front and pool area. I suggest try elsewhere for a more modern establishment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Adagio London Brentford; City: Brentford Ealing Greater London England; Review: Choose this hotel as it was located close to Heathrow and I sick of those poor quality airport hotels. It was a good choice from that point of view. The only problem being was my driver didn't know where it was, it didn't show up on his GPS either. We spent an hour just looking for the hotel and we were never more than 500m away. Why you may ask? Well the hotel itself is not signed. There are simply no signage on the building saying that it is a hotel, no name no nothing. There are no signs on the street as well. We were actually standing right in front of the hotel and didn't even know it. Crazy, yeh man it certainly is. Upon mentioning this the hotel staff could not have cared less. Any hotel that treats is clients like this is not going to get my repeat business. On to the hotel itself, nice modern rooms, clean with all amenities including a small kitchen. Being located right on a busy main road, I couldn't hear any noise at all. On site is a small cafe/coffee shop for light meals and also doubles up as a breakfast venue. Close by are several small English pubs or a 10min walk walk is a great tavern come restaurant. The only issue I had with the room which had 2 TV's, was that there was clearly reception issue as both had pixelated pictures. Not worth watching, again management could not have cared less. Another issue is that you need a car or taxi to get there. Train or tube is too far away, particularly if you have bags. Gym is simply too small to have a decent workout. Overall a nice hotel but simply not worth all the hassles. Not recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Grand Marina; City: Helsinki Uusimaa; Review: Scandic claims to be a 41/2 star hotel. However this is their own rating and it is total fabrication. I stayed for 4 days recently and was most disappointed with the hotel. Firstly upon arriving there is no doorman to assist with your luggage, an essential requirement for a star rated hotel. We had to struggle by ourselves. The checkin process was OK. The room was only basic and yet we had an upgraded room. So much for a claimed view, it didn't exist. The air cond was switched off as it was summer, as often is the case. However the window couldn't be opened to let some air into the room. There we no shampoo/conditioner etc in the room, even no tissues. I've experienced this before, certainly not in a hotel that claims to be 4/12 stars. The level of room furnishings/decor was that of a 3 star hotel which I suggest is the hotels more correct rating. We booked a double bed, but we didn't get it. We got 2 singles pushed together which separated as soon as one person came over to the other. No chance of a romantic night together in this hotel. Breakfast was a disgrace, food was of a poor quality, just the usual 3 star bulk cooked, no breakfast chef on hand to cook eggs or omelettes. Not enough seats for guests if they came all at the same time, which they did. Room cleanness left a lot to be desired. This really was not the fault of staff, but more of the poor standard of the room furnishings. Overall, very poor hotel. Stay elsewhere in Helsinki.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vue Luxury Apartments Trinity Beach; City: Trinity Beach Cairns Region Queensland; Review: Stayed for several nights at Vue apartments. The apartments were of a lower standard than expected due to false advertising by the apartments on the web. They claim to be luxury, far from it, good yes but not luxury. Service is non existent with staff rarely to be found. Checkin/out ok, but they put too many restrictions upon you as a guest. No meal or drinks service available. For the price, there is better value elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saltwater Luxury Apartments; City: Port Douglas Queensland; Review: Saltwater apartments are located smack bang in the middle of town on the main drag. If you get a street facing room, noise can sometimes be a problem. Apartments were clean and tidy with everything that is needed for a short stay. I would not call them luxury as their name suggests, just good and clean. Being in the centre of the CBD everything is within walking distance, many cafes etc. Beware, Port Douglas is not a WiFi friendly town. Most cafes, coffee shops, restaurants etc do not have WiFi available. There area few exceptions, the pub over the road from the Saltwater apartments being one. We found that those that did have a WiFi connection were very reluctant to give the password out, must have been made of gold or something. Port Douglas is very much a tourist town and everything is geared to extracting as much of your hard earned as possible. Not really a friendly town, very commercial, but never the less very pretty. My advice is stay elsewhere and visit on day trips.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Esperance Island View Apartments; City: Esperance Western Australia; Review: This property claims to have ocean views. There were no views at all only over a disused vacant plot of land. As most of the apartments at at the rear they have no views, so beware. Yet they are priced as if all units have views, rip off. The unit itself was neat, compact and did the job for a 4 day stay over Xmas. It contained all the items needed, but it wasn't very clean at all. Adequate bedding. Another point to watch is don't go to Esperance during the holiday period as despite laying claim to being a tourist town, nothing was open. Congrats to Dome cafe as being the only cafe or restaurant open over the holding period. The town shuts down completely, even the tourist bureau itself was shut. So much for attracting visitors to the town. For such a high price the owners simply didn't care as they were fully booked, no service of any type at all. WiFi didn't work and no-one willing to do anything about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sleeping Lady Private Retreat; City: Porongurup Western Australia; Review: The Sleeping Lady is a small, (very small) cottage at the foot of the Porongurups near Mt Barker. It is in an isolated area, so is very quiet and peaceful. It consists of a living/kitchen and 2 bedrooms, one double and 2 singles. It contains all basic utensils, fridge stove etc with a lounge and dining table. There is an outside deck area overlooking the vineyards, nice for a quiet evening drink etc. It has TV, satellite TV, which as expected in a rural area is somewhat limited. There is no phone or internet coverage. For us the biggest issue is the lack of trees to provide some shade. The cottage is very exposed to the elements. We experienced 39c heat and found that the one small air con unit couldn't cool the place down. There was no air con in either of the 2 bedrooms. Sleeping was impossible as the place heated up like an oven. Why the owners couldn't install a proper air con unit is beyond me. The cottage is situated on the side of a hill and has views out over the surrounding vineyards, very pretty. There is on site parking. The cottage is very basic, nothing flash, however all necessities are catered for except proper air con. My suggestion is to avoid in the hotter summer months.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alex Hotel; City: Perth Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: The Alex is a recent new hotel in the Perth CDB, Northbridge side of railway line. It's right there in the midst of the Northbridge entertainment area. Being a small boutique hotel many of the usual hotel services are not available. If you are looking for a full service hotel, then the Alex is not for you. If you wish to park your own car in the nearby Perth City Council carpark (locked at midnight), carry your own luggage, expect room service etc then it won't happen. However once you get inside the front door there are staff to give you a friendly greeting immediately. Checkin was efficient and friendly and soon we were on our way to our room. There is nothing pretentious about the Alex, bare concrete ceilings with all the plumbing etc showing. No restaurant, no room service, although there is a breakfast room where continental breakfast is available, along with coffee. The lack of a restaurant is probably a good thing with so many other options close by. Our room was modern, clean and of a reasonable size. Flat screen TV and free WiFi were features. Nice clean and modern bathroom with dual head shower. Our only issue was the street noise and music from nearby venues. Being right in the middle of the entertainment area this may be a problem for some. Being a new hotel I though double glazing would have been installed. Price wise it is at the upper end of the price range when you consider the lack of facilities, otherwise a nice central hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Resort Khaolak; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: We booked a luxury Escapes package, what a poor choice this turned out to be. Firstly we paid for an upgrade to a premium suite which wasn't honoured by the resort, despite producing a receipt. The staff just wanted to argue about it and the Manager wouldn't speak with us. Eventually we were taken to our room which was extremely hot. The aircon had not been switched on to precool the room as most hotels do. Staff claimed that the aircon units are oversized and will cool the room in minutes. We found this was untrue as the unit struggled to cope with the hot air and it actually took 6 hours to cool the room down to 26c overnight, then it heated up the next day and during the day the temp in the room was 32c, hardly cool. This was repeated every day of our stay and staff said this was normal and refused to do anything about it. The vouchers that come with a Luxury Escapes package are a joke. All they are designed to do is to get you to use a facility and then pay for extra services. For the restaurant vouchers, drinks were always an extra. We found that the food in the restaurants was of poor quality. At the beach restaurant the beef was tough and food cold. Breakfast was no better than dinner. It was often cold and service was poor. We gave up eating at the hotel and ventured down the beach where many local restaurants can be found with excellent local food at cheap prices. Drinks were also much cheaper. Although the pool looked inviting we found the water hot and slimy. Not nice to swim in at all. The shower in our room was of salt water, yes that's correct a salt water shower. All the showers at the hotel were of salt water, hardly refreshing at all. We complained to staff who advised that this was normal as the hotel had to buy fresh water so they were reducing costs by mixing salt water with fresh water. The resort is approx 15 minutes drive from Khao Lak town site. Too far to walk, especially in the heat. The hotel has a shuttle bus every hour but they charge for each person. It often cheaper to use a local taxi if there is more than one person. The hotel shuttle failed to turn up one day and we stood in the heat at Khao Lak for 30 minutes waiting for it to arrive. No apology from staff when we returned tot he hotel by taxi. There is absolutely nothing to do at the resort, so only go there if you just wish to sit by the hot salt water pool and pay for over priced drinks. We found that the staff simply were not interested in resolving any issues at all. There is a local market in Khao Lak, however it is no different to any other market anywhere in Asia and it is not cheap. Khao Lak has many resorts; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel Conference Centre; City: Ferno Province of Varese Lomb; Review: One of the better airport hotels that I have stayed in. Located very centrally right in terminal 1 and opposite the train station. Swift easy checkin all, staff spoke excellent English. Rooms very comfortable, good size and very quiet. Bathroom even had a full size bath. Bed very comfortable and air con worked well, quiet and cool. No outside noise at all. Breakfast was excellent, good English breakfast. May cost a little more than other airport hotels, however the convenience is well worth the extra. Oh, free internet to boot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ford House; City: Bridgetown Western Australia; Review: Ford House is a collection of independent cottages. We stayed in the Jim Thorpe suite which is in the same cottage and adjacent to the Honeymoon suite with which it shares a lunge room and kitchen. Having stayed here previously I couldn't help notice the deterioration in the property. It is starting to show its age. The room was small and had an en-suite attached to it. The gardens are stunning and its the gardens that give the place its charm. The en suite in our room was in dire need of a makeover, its a relic form a by gone era. Breakfast was poor, with no healthy choices available. Everything was either fried or contained sugar. It s either eggs and bacon or sugar loaded cereal. Its sad really as Ford house could really be a very nice place if someone put a bit more effort into maintaining the place and updating facilities. TV in the room didn't even work. No internet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crown Towers Perth; City: Burswood Victoria Park Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: Crown claim this property to be a 6 star resort. No way, they are kidding themselves. Yes the rooms are nice, the decor of the hotel is fantastic, but it's all let down by very poor customer service. After all it's the people who can make or break a stay. Upon our arrival in our red Honda we were completely ignored by the 3 doormen who were all standing around just talking to themselves. We unloaded our vehicle and placed our bags on the driveway and no-one came over to assist. Then a black Audi arrived and all 3 doormen raced over to attend to that vehicle, we were still standing there next to our bags. Eventually I waved someone over and one guy came to see what we wanted, very poor for a valet parking service. Tip, don't arrive in anything other than a new black sedan. Checkin was a better experience and we were attended to by a very pleasant girl who was quite helpful with directions etc. The package we booked included a free drink upon arrival, however it didn't happen. No apology offered either. Dinner, well we didn't have any as all the restaurants were fully booked. I explained that we were house guests, nothing, just turned away. For a 6 star hotel this is very rude. No where else in the world would a house guest be denied a table at the hotel restaurant. They would always find you something. Breakfast was at best average for a 5 star hotel, this is supposed to be a 6 star. Our room was very nice, so it should be for a brand new hotel. All the usual mod cons etc. Checkout was a disaster. We called before we left our room so our car would be waiting. After a wait of some 30 mins, I found out that it was delivered to another location. Valet parking means walking out the front door of the hotel and getting into your car, not at Crown. When you are leaving they don't want to know you. Overall, very poor service from staff let this hotel down badly. The attitude of staff was also very poor. Definitely not a 6 star hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Byron at Byron Resort Spa; City: Suffolk Park Byron Bay Byron Shire New South Wales; Review: My wife and I stayed for 6 nights in April 2017 and were disappointed with the resort and it's staff. Firstly it's a long walk to your room from the reception area, no-one offered to help with our bags. To get to your room you have to walk along a boardwalk, no nearby parking. As you dragged your cases along the board walk the bags made a very loud noise as they crossed every board. This went all at all hours keeping us awake at night and in the morning. Food and drinks were very expensive. Despite advertising free internet, we could never get a signal in our room. False advertising. Really overpriced for what you get.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brunswick Heads Motel; City: Brunswick Heads Byron Shire New South Wales; Review: The Brunswick Heads Motel is nearly as amazing as the town itself. Newly renovated this motel is excellent and good value for money. Quiet, comfortable and clean it ticks all the boxes. Close to the town centre on the main road it is an easy walk in town. All in a fantastic breakfast include din the price and what more can you ask for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: Nothing much has changed since I first stayed in this hotel over 30 years ago. The PP is a nice hotel located in Marina Square, which is well away form the usual shopping hot spots. It has all the usual amenities of a 5 star hotel, but these days it is probably closer to a 4 star with many new properties offering better facilities. Our only issue was with checkin. Very confusing as we actually checked in at another desk, not arrivals. Too many people, not enough staff. Other than that all was OK.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: INTERCONTINENTAL Bali Resort; City: Jimbaran South Kuta Bali; Review: The IC Jimbaran is an old hotel located at Jimbaran. We selected this hotel as it was advertised as being close to the airport, well its not. Our taxi took one hour to get to the airport from the hotel. Staff were pleasant but were really hamstrung by the huge layout of the resort. Nothing is close by or handy, its always a long walk, which is a huge problem if you suffer with mobility problems. All the restaurants are down near the beach, a long way from the rooms. Drinks and food is very expensive. I suggest that you eat elsewhere , much cheaper. Take a walk along the beach to some very good local restaurants and cheap. Rooms were nice but dated. For the price the resort is expensive by Bali standards; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Mercure Basildene Manor; City: Margaret River Margaret River Region Western Australia; Review: The Basildene Manor is an old restored building from earlier this century. It is a magnificent building set in beautiful landscaped gardens approx 2km from the CBD. Although promoted as a hotel, it is not. It lacks many of the facilities of a 4or 5 star hotel yet it is priced higher than most 5 star Perth hotels. It has no restaurant, no bar or other place to get a drink. There is no mini bar in your room. No wifi except in public areas. We found the rooms noisy as it is a 2 storey building and with wood floors we could people walking around on the floor above us. I guess I have listed all the negatives, everything else is positive and other reviews adequately explain that so no point in restating that. This is an expensive option in MR. There are better value for money options in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Crown & Bull; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Kellys was great. Not now! It has changed hands and lost its spark and costs more. They now have a very ugly dog as the logo they did away with the whimsical stuff like unique salt and pepper shakers. And they changed Kellys breakfast special and deleted the pancakes and OJ. To get the original Kellys special is $7 more. Now it is about $20 for what was $10. Why change an iconic landmark for the worse. Terrible decisions. I use to rave about Kellys not anymore. There's lots of other options where food is just as good and costs much less. It's always a shame to see am owner try to inflict on customers what they like versus giving the customer what they like.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dunedin Brewery; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: I have been going here for about 5 years. The servers use to be nice and smile and upbeat. Now they all look like they just got out of prison and had a bad love experience while locked up. The food was good and now just so-so they reduced the menu and took lots of favorites of customers off citing the it was too hard for the kitchen to make. Seems dubious since they made it and sold it for years. The beer is VERY GOOD. Place generally looks dirty with think dust behind the bar. Many many better places to go in Dunedin. This place was great need new management it has potential but appears to be at an all time low!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clear Sky Cafe; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: PEOPLE ARE GREAT! FOOD IS EXCELLENT! GOOD PRICES with daily specials like 1/2 off pizza and flatbread from 2-6 on Mon - Friday. You will never be disappointed here. If you are tell them they will fix it ASAP. #1 spot in Dunedin as far as I am concerned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Oak New American BBQ; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Food is not good. I ordered an expensive sandwich $16 (the LIMP BRISKET). It was on a very large bread roll with a ton of filler and VERY LITTLE MEAT. I think I found about 3 forks of meat. If you look at the picture online it looks great BUT that is not how they make it. Basically I paid $16 for $3 worth of nothing the also TASTED BAD!!! This place really NEEDS MAJOR HELP IN THE KITCHEN - WHERE's THE BEEF!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dunedin Coffee Company & Bakery; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: FANTASTIC PLACE!!! Great warm and welcoming people - VERY CLEAN - food and coffee is excellent. I always take people there. They could expand the "real food" menu and offer some more lunch and dinner options. BUT FOR BREAKFAST it is GREAT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Plate; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Recently ate hear - food was very yummy and great prices. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is the place needs a little updating as far as the decor, booths furniture etc... BUT FAST SERVICE AND GOOD FOOD at a very good price. Had pancakes and sausage and grits = YUM YUM!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marguerite's Cafe & Catering; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: TERRIBLE PLACE. Went there for breakfast. Coffee is nasty tasting, my pancakes were cold, tasteless and hard. The bacon had been reheated and was just not good. For breakfast I have to give this place an D based on what I had. REALLY REHEATED BACON and not fresh!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearly's Beach Eats; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: GREAT PLACE - good service - excellent food (blackened fish tacos) GREAT PRICES - from 3-6 M-F $3 Tacos and $3 beer!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Monk's Cafe; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Monk's Cafe makes me feel like I'm back in Europe again. Love their pomme frites and great beer selection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mama's Vegetarian; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Went to this place a few weeks ago for the first time and was absolutely stunned by how delicious the food tasted, especially their homemade pita bread. Not only is their food fantastic, so were there prices. If you are looking for a place to eat middle eastern food that is low key with outstanding food, then visit mama's. It has seating inside so you can sit back and enjoy your food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HipCityVeg; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Hip City Veg's food is good but I found the prices and the portions not so accommodating. I went once and purchased the Udon Noodle Salad and their green lemondae, which tasted fine but was disappointed by the size of the salad. I don't plan to go back because there are other places I'd rather go to, with just as tasty food and more reasonable prices and seating available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The N Crowd; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Always a lot of fun and interactive for the audience too. If you are looking for something to do on Friday night that is reasonably priced and extremely entertaining then see the N Crowd, The improv comedy group that makes you glad you came out to see their show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The quality of the food at Beau Monde has always been fantastic. I've been eating at this restaurant for at least 10 years and they are still serving delicious food after all these years. You can create your own crepe or you can choose one listed on their menu. They serve the savory and sweet crepes. What's nice about this place is the atmosphere. It 's perfect for that first date or to go out with family and friends. There is outside seating in the spring/summer time as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Street Souvlaki; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: South Street Souvlaki is the perfect place to grab something to eat if you like Greek food and reasonable prices. I personally like their falafel or feta sandwich with an order of their oven baked potatoes. I've been coming here for 20 years. What I noticed on my last visit is that they changed up their vegetarian platter. My sister and I split it and were not so happy that they changed this platter up. It no longer had 2 grape leaves, oven baked potatoes and the leek pie. Before the portions on this platter were much better. Now with the new changes, we were both disappointed. The food still tasted good though. I'll will continue to go there but probably won't get the vegetarian platter again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luna Rosa Salon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I love coming to Luna Rosa Salon because the staff make you feel welcome as soon as you come inside. I always leave a satisfied and happy customer. Erin has been cutting my hair for about 10 years now and I have never been disappointed. I followed her to Luna Rosa Salon because I trust her completely because. She really listens to what I want and gives me tips that would be well suited for my hair type. To sum it up, it's like getting your hair done in your own home since everyone is so personable and fun to chat with. A nice incentive they offer, is the 10% discount if you pay by cash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pizza Shack; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The best pizza that I've tasted in South Philly. My favorite pizza from them is their Mediterranean White pizza. Every time I've had this pizza, it's tasted fantastic. Even my cat loves this it. She actually nipped my finger once to get better taste of that delicious Mediterranean pizza.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trader Joe's; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The staff there are always friendly and helpful...Love the fact that it has a parking lot, which makes parking a hassle free experience. Even when it's packed, its much better than my experiences at Wegmans shopping center in Cherry Hill, plus most of their pricing is pretty reasonable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hai Street Kitchen & Co; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Great food, got the rice bowl with portobello mushrooms. They have some seating inside. Their pricing is reasonable too, starting from $6.99 for a rice bowl or nori wrap. If your looking for something tasty and healthy, then check this place out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Baby's Ice Cream; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place has interesting and unique flavors that will give your taste buds a party that they will want to repeat again and again. They have both dairy and non-dairy ice creams and that you'd have a difficult time telling the difference between them. I had the Coconut Chai and Toasted Lime Coconut flavors and the cone they put it on is a delicate and crunchy waffle cone instead of the usual cake cones that taste like styrofoam. Plus they have stores in the city where you can purchase pints of their flavors. Sweet Deal all around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackbird Pizzeria; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Finally a pizza place that is vegan friendly. Happened to walk by it on the way to South Street and so glad I did. Love the Hawaiian pizza with smoked tofu. Staff are very cool too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happily Ever After; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Looking for a place for your inner child to come out and play and to satisfy your sweet tooth? Then check this place out. You will be glad you did!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina's Café; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Good food for all, with some vegan options too. Interesting specials that are creatively named. Their service and food is consistently on point. Have outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Weekends are always jumping, so be prepared to wait a bit. They do have a waiting area. The owner Robert, is personable and checks on his customers to make sure they are getting top notch service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vegan Tree; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Tried this place out and will definitely go back. Glad to see a vegan restaurant that is reasonably priced. I ordered the broccoli soup and a veggie wrap, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My sister ordered the summer wrap and they were tasty too. I also had a coconut bubble tea, which was better than many other ones I've tried in the city. The staff are super friendly. If you're want healthy and tasty food, give this place a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Welcome to Serenity (Sweet Magnolias, Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherryl Woods Page; Review: Enjoyed this trip back to Serenity to meet new friends and reunite with old ones....love the trait of loyalty that unites the characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Guestbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Hurst Page; Review: Sweet story in an idealic location. Love the idea of living in and running a Bed and Breakfast and loved that the recipes from the story were shared. One of my favorite stories read lately. Look forward to continuing the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cordina's Royal Family: Bennett & Camilla; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Just finished the fourth book in this series. Sad to leave the small town on the Chesapeake Bay and the family Quinn. Interesting story lines and strong characters. Enjoyed each book. Recommend if you enjoy Nora Roberts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irish Rebel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Blending Irish and American love for raising and training winning Race Horses.....As with all Nora Roberts stories the characters are captivating, strong willed, and romantic. Best to read Irish Hearts: Irish Thoroughbred and Irish Rose before reading Irish Rebel to become acquainted with the previous characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Sky Summer; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Lael Miller Page; Review: I enjoyed this entire series in Big Sky and Parable.....interconnected stories but okay to read out of sequence. Easy reading...sweet stories.....interesting characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jewels of the Sun (Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Enjoyed this Trilogy....Loved the Irish setting and the storyline intertwining of the human characters with the Fairy World.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Moon (Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Good read....loved the characters and the storyline....and enjoy reading a trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bay of Sighs (Guardians Trilogy); Author: NA; Review: Interesting characters....imaginative and suspenseful plot...anxious for the release of third book in the trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Slice of Heaven - The Sweet Magnolias; Author: Sherrly Woods; Review: Always good to visit the Sweet Magnolias. It's like returning to your hometown and catching up with your favorite friends and family.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ethical 32-Ounce No-Tip Stainless Dish; Brand: Ethical Pet; Review: Great deal; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cat's Pride Fresh and Light All Day Odor Control Scented Multi-Cat Scoop Litter, 2-Pack; Brand: Cat's Pride; Review: Great deal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Premium Carbon Replacement Filters, Dog and Cat Water Fountain Filters, 12 Pack; Brand: PetSafe; Review: It's all about the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LitterLocker 6-Pack Genie Refill Cartridge; Brand: LitterLocker; Review: It's all about the price!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Ribbon PET PRODUCTS 030157015848 Exotic Environments Sunken WWII plane with Cave Brown; Brand: Blue Ribbon; Review: Good deal!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Purina Pro Plan Savor Salmon & Rice Formula Adult Dry Cat Food - 7 Lb. Bag; Brand: Purina Pro Plan; Review: Great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Distribution & Mfg 11614 Cat Litter, 24/7 Performance, Scooping, 14-Lbs. Container Cat Litter/Pan; Brand: Tidy Cats Litter; Review: Great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Kennel Club Memory Foam Sofa Pet Bed; Brand: American Kennel Club; Review: Dog loves it, but no borders; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great-Dealz LED dog Collar to Keep Your Dog Safe – Flashing Dog Collar with Extra Batteries; Brand: Great-Dealz; Review: Love the product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodlife Adult Cat Real Chicken And Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food 22 Pounds (Discontinued By Manufacturer); Brand: The Goodlife Recipe; Review: Great price and product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hill'S Science Diet Senior Cat Food, Adult 7+ Active Longevity Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 4 Lb Bag; Brand: Hill's Science Diet; Review: Good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hill'S Science Diet Senior Cat Food, Adult 7+ Active Longevity Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 4 Lb Bag; Brand: Hill's Science Diet; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Black Box (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: It took me a bit to get into it, but as usual, Harry managed to get me involved and I thoroughly enjoyed the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outies (Mote Series, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. Pournelle Page; Review: Not too impressed. I was spoiled by Larry Niven's "Ringworld". The mote series, while imaginative, seems to get bogged down in places to discuss people and slows the action. Plus the use of Earth names for the alien areas and creatures doesn't help.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gripping Hand; Author: Niven; Review: I read "Ringworld" years ago, and since itr is not offered on Kindle, I thought I'd try the Mote series. Not what I'd hoped.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Second Ship: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Phillips Page; Review: The second in the trilogy, it was good enough to keep me interested, and the science-fiction part was not too unbelievable, some of which is in use today.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wormhole (The Rho Agenda); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Phillips Page; Review: This is a pretty good story, even though there are spots where it gets bogged down with teen-age problems, and the parents seem to be just a little too perfect. This is aimed at a young audience, but still a pretty good read..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Immune (The Rho Agenda); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Phillips Page; Review: A pretty good story, a little uneven at times, and some gaps that may cause the reader to back-track to see if they missed a page.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Striker (An Isaac Bell Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Always enjoy Clive Cussler stories, and with Isaac Bell, he adds another dimension to his field. I like the to0ne of the story, the settings, dialog. Well done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extinction Point; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Antony Jones Page; Review: Too bad I have to wait for the next installment. This promises to be a terrific story, with almost unlimited possibilities for an outcome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toward Yesterday; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Antony Jones Page; Review: I enjoyed the story. It was a different time travel scenario with a few unusual twists. The characters were, for the most part, well defined and fit into the story nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exodus (Extinction Point); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Antony Jones Page; Review: I say refreshing because the treatment of the subject matter was different that others I have read, and the characters were believable. I was surprised at the loss of some of the characters as I thought they may have survived longer. However, I am pleased that the main character survived and will appear later in a future story. Lots of room for more to befall Emily, and the remainder of Earth. Let's not take too long to get another story out, Mr. Jones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RANGO (RENTAL READY); Author: ; Review: The movie was pretty good, but I think Johnny Depp's character could have used more of his facial expressions. The supporting characters were fun, and the story was pretty good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X3001 Final Odyssey; Author: ARTHUR C CLARKE; Review: There were several times where the book seemed to be just words, filling pages. But other times it was good sci-fi. Not one of Mr. Clarkes best, but adequate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black House; Author: Peter Straub Stephen King; Review: There seemed to be a lot of excess wordage in the story, perhaps the result of two authors working together. I enjoyed the references to the "Dark Tower" series, as it helped bring the story together and gave it a goodd King twist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I felt this was not quite up to Mr. Kings normal works. At times it seemed as though he were just trying to fill pages. The premise was good, however the ending was no real surprise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2061: Odyssey Three; Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur C. Clarke Page; Review: I usuall enjoy Mr. Clarke's efforts more than this onje. This book seemed to have way too much extra words, dwelled on personal aspects of the charcters that I don't believe really added to the story. Still a pretty good read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trunk Music (Harry Bosch Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: I always enjoy a Harry Bosch story, and this was no exception. It moved right along, plenty of believable characters and situations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Sleep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: As usual, he gets a slow start, but soon hits his stride and it moves right along in the usual Stephen King style that we are all used to. I especially liked the use of characters from The Shining, weaving them into a new story as an extension of the previous one. I liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gerald's Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: While this is no doubt a Stephen King story, it seems to be a departure from nhis usual horror to a single persons psychological terror. At times a bit wordy while the heroine reflects on events in her past, but it all ties in with her current predicament. There is no sinister figure lurking in the shadows waiting to do her harm... or is there?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Tall Grass; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Spooky. Having grown up in the country I know how easy it is to get turned around in unfamiliar territory. Throw in some scary people and it becomes a great story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tombs: A Fargo Adventure (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: A good story, focusing more on the action than the relationship between the two stars. The areas and history described on the story are good and are woven into a good tale. Worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mayan Secrets (A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Minimal action. Most time seemed to be spent with the two characters cooing to each other. Not the best Fargo story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thumbprint; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: Did not receive the book, or Throttle.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Follow the Crow (Vanished, #1); Author: Visit Amazon's B B Griffith Page; Review: Very slow starting, but eventually picks up. Interesting subject matter - Navaho legends, and the confrontation of old against new on a reservation in New Mexico. Add in modern medicine in contrast with traditional beliefs, and the story gradually unfolds. Not a bad read, just a little slow at first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: JA Palm Tree Court; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Stayed for 3 days at Palm Tree and have to say one of the better resorts in DXB. the food was top notch, especially with live instrumental music in your ears. And in the Middle East to have peacocks to greet you in the morning, its wonderful. Overall a great experience and would love to go back soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ras Al Khaimah Hotel; City: Ras Al Khaimah Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah; Review: An old hotel that is been rennovated now with a new crew, in RAK is a great budget hotel. For the price you pay, it is good. A very decent swimming pool with a relaxing area as the hotel in built on a mountain and it gives a great view of the city along with a nice breeze. The best part of the hotel is the food, it was great for the price you pay. The daily lunch / dinner buffet is really good. It had everything that you need and it was like AED 65. We had ordered some a la carte in seafood and it didnt disappoint. It did show in the dining area as it was pretty full with families on waiting to grab tables A nice place to visit for a relaxing meal!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taj Palace New Delhi; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: On a business trip, had the privilege to stay at the Taj Palace. It is a wonderdul place to be. The staff were some of the courteous I've ever seen. The food was great. Even though I was disappointed with the fact that some of the restaurants they had needed formal dress to enter. The rooms were classic, tthe over all experience a nice one and would love to go back soon!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Thani Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I'm just back home after a few days stay at the Dusit Thani in a 1 bedroom suite. It was nice, a great location to stay. I was pleased with the customer service where they allowed me to have an hour early check in after I had written to them requesting for it. You had staff directing you to the rooms. And cant complain at all when you have a suite :) Had a quick bite at the coffee shop and it was really good, so I became frequent there. Overall a nice experience and should certainly be back there soon!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windsor Rajadhani; City: Thiruvananthapuram Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: Recently visited Windsor with high expectations , and the ambience didn't disappoint at all at the roof top restaurant . For a 4 star place I expect air conditioning which was not there. However you don't miss that much. The variety presented were good although it was all Indian . For an international buffet I would have expected a little of Chinese at least which wasn't the case. Overall a nice experience and should go back just to enjoy the fresh air :) Recommend to visit at lunch time if you want to get a great view of Gods own capital.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Residence Dubai Marina; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Just back from a short stay at dusit residence so my review is 'fresh'. I had googled the location so it was easy to find n we reached at 2 am. The reception was expecting us and have to say the check in was the smoothest I ever heard. Onto the 20th folio and have to say the apartment was big but was greeted by a stinking smell. I checked with a friend if mine who was put in the 7 th floor and he had the same issue. The rooms were nice and the bed (and pillows) were great comfort. The view into the marina is fantastic, no doubt on that at all. The breakfast in the morning was a little disappointing as I would expect from a dusit brand. It never had an elaborate menu, very limited. The only good thing was the outdoor seating into the marina. Overall an even out experience but next time I would want to live in a better place at the same prices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Movenpick Hotel Qassim; City: Buraidah Al Qasim Province; Review: Even though have been to Buraida on a numebr of occasions never really wanted to stay there, however this time I had to and the place was Moevenpick. I have to say that the short stay never disappointed. Got a room that was city facing, decent and spacious (that is what I liked the most). there was a fruit basket and a sweet plate for the guest, which I havent seen in many hotels for standard rooms. And then it was dinner time. And what better option to try when you have a seafood restaurant in town. The hotel was on the top most floor and the restaurant setup was more like a mall setup to me. A quick gaze on the menu and went in for the sea food mix platter. Being a foodie, I have to say it was not the best of taste and moreover the risotto was out of stock and it was replaced with egyptian rice. I had booked for an early morning car drop to the airport and there he was right on time. So overall a very decent experience and it should defintely the place to stay on the next visit!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Al Khobar; City: Al Khobar Eastern Province; Review: After a few years, stayed at the Holiday Inn Khobar. Parked my car, and went in to reception and was greeted by a decent guy who said, "Sir, I'm new, I shall try to check you in!", And I said, go ahead, learn on me.. On to the rooms and have to stay it was pretty disappointing. They were really smelly, and not to what was expected. Had the dinner meal from the restaurant, there was nothing special just the usual buffet. My room was near the pool which had dine tables set and all I could hear till late night was people chats. Had an early morning check out and was driving to the airport, so I wanted to get a quick coffee but there was none anywhere nor was the coffee shop opened. Overall, I would prefer to stay in a differnt IHG hotel in town the next time around.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madareem Crown Hotel; City: Riyadh Riyadh Province; Review: My recent stay in Riyadh brought me to Madareem, and it was okay, nothing great about it. There is ample parking even though half of the cars are parked on the road. The reception first claimed that they never had my booking but then I had to give them the confirmation they send me and then it was fine.. Onto the room and have to say that it is small, however fine. Few general stuff missing in rooms, which you will have to procure. The room service menu said they had a Crown Cocktail special, so checked it out but it turned out to be any other mix fruit juice.The morning breakfast was a maze game. The staff told me it was in the B floor, but then there was none there. Then had to go into the hotel walk way (it was the only good experience) near the pools and then hidden into a portion of a restaurant was a temporary buffet set. I asked for an omlette, they said it is not available, only what is on the buffet is what we got.. Overall okay for a short stay but apart for its proximity to the airport dont think I want to stay again!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Bahrain; City: Manama; Review: My entry in career to Bahrain had me put up at this above average hotel and for sure didn't disappoint. 2 weeks did I stay and it is definitely a recommended hotel. The rooms may be a little on the smaller side but it compensates well with the other factors of the hotel. The breakfast is great and it is a recommended place to stay if you visit Bahrain; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Buraidah Al Qassim; City: Buraidah Al Qasim Province; Review: In the heart of the town is this business class hotel and have to say that it was impressive considering the factors. Spacious hotel and I guess is new had decently sized rooms, free wifi. The best part of the hotel is definetly the restaurant. The open buffet was a notch high in the city and you could see many locals even enjoying early morning breakfast. The only thing that would need to be looked after is the parking as it didn't seem adequate. Overall a great place to be in on business travel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grosvenor House a Luxury Collection Hotel Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: It might be a little difficult to get to the entrance of Grosvenor if you are not very familiar with the roads, but once you are in there it is a totally different place. I fortunately got accommodated in here as Le Royal Meridien where my booking initially was had been fully booked. And I was glad I got into Grosvenor. A great place to be in Dubai right at the Marina, huge rooms ( I got a 3 bedroom apartment all to myself) so I don't need to tell much. It was excellent. The breakfast buffet was one of a kind I must admit, it was one of the best I have seen and definitely a place to staying in Dubai.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Riyadh Olaya Street; City: Riyadh Riyadh Province; Review: My 5 day stay in Ibis was the first experience with Ibis. And it really showed what budget really meant. Right from everything you have in the room to toiletries it was budget. I didn't mind though as I spend hardly any time at hotel. However the restaurant was a big minus. The menu was very limited and the same everyday The only good thing is the location where you have access in the street for various outlets for your culinary tastes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh; City: Riyadh Riyadh Province; Review: One of the top hotels in Riyadh, I shall say based on my experiences, having stayed there many times on business visits to the city. Its got ample parking to the hotel however I would have loved to see direct access from the parking to the reception. You have to take stairs to the front of the hotel and then reception. The hotel is one of the friendliest in the city, efficient check in process and got great rooms as well. Complimentary Wifi as with all Radissons. the food is also great. Apart from the normal restaurant, it is got a Japanese as well as Italian restaurants. I have been to the Italian one and it was simply good. The breakfast buffet is fantastic, and the dinners are themed. So there is an excitement everytime when I'm in Radisson :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Right at the coast of Dubai, and along the JBR or the walk, is this aparthotel that is excellent. I had the opportunity to stay there more than once and it is great, the walk itself is a great place to relax and so this is the right place to be in Dubai after business hours to unwind. There is spacious car park at the rear of the building, the reception was so friendly they even gave us 2 entry cards just in case we forgot one. the rooms were great, spacious and a great view the buffet breakfast was top stuff as well with a very wide range. Overall an excellent place to be in Dubai; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treebo Tryst Fortel; City: Chennai Madras Chennai District Tamil Nadu; Review: Right outside the Egmore station stands a tall structure that is hardly to miss. We spent 2 days as a family at the hotel and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of stay. Easy to find location, had a smooth check in and the rooms were exceeding expectations considering the fact that I had booked the hotel on a very good price. The buffet breakfast was limited however considering the culture of the city it was pretty okay. Overall a decent place to stay and definitely a place I would prefer with families to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace; City: Riyadh Riyadh Province; Review: A very frequent visitor to RPH, (have even stayed for more than a week at a stretch), its a good place to stay if your travel requirements are within the city center. Can be a difficult place to find if the Riyadh roads are not familiar to you. When you check in make sure that you ask for a room in the renovated floor, as there can be a massive difference between the renovated rooms and the normal rooms. Its a busy place as I have seen in terms of room occupancy however the restaurant shows a different picture. Not very busy apart from the breakfast time. Breakfast - Its got a decent menu in the morning. Lunch & Dinner - However is not themed now (used to be) and seem to have the same menu day in day out. Its a decent place to stay in Riyadh and reasonably priced in the city as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Park Rajadhani; City: Thiruvananthapuram Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: Was really disappointed with the deterioration of the buffet at park. Have been here multiple times but my last recent visit should definetly be the last. Really overpriced for the menu, service and ambience. Not worth it at all. You get one plate for every coupon that's it. If you screw up your plate you're done :) The menu seems to be same almost every day. Straightforward and bland nothing for the taste buds. The only thing that was interesting was the chicken dosa and the omelette dosas. Very disappointed indeed as we were a family of 10 for the afternoon and didn't live up to the expectation infact even the sister concern Maurya was disappointing as well in terms of food.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I145 Hotel; City: Bengaluru Bangalore District Karnataka; Review: I stayed for a full day at this hotel and have to mention that it is a decent place for the price paid. Great location in the city with access to prominent streets. The best thing I liked is the 24 hour check in policy. I had a 9 am check in and a check out at 9 pm. Exactly what I wanted so was very pleased with that. As far as the rooms are concerned, the pictures might be deceiving however they are okay. Unfortunately I stayed on a public holiday so the in house restaurant was not operational. Even laundry was off. However for foodies, Cunnigham road is just 3 minutes walk away and has lot of restaurants. Overall a pleasant stay and a decent place to stay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Hotel Khamis Mushayt; City: Khamis Mushait Asir Province; Review: If you desire to stay in Khamis as I wanted to in order to be close to business then the only fair option is Mercure. Ever since it changed from trident, gone also is the quality of service. And being a frequent visitor to the place this is my place of stay. There is free wifi now. The rooms are okay, make sure that you check the rooms for smell at your check in and ask for a change if needed. The biggest decline seen over 5 years is definetly the food. From sumptuous buffets to hardly anything. And on my last visit, we came in at about 9 pm and there was no food. We had to order wait for 45 mins (4 of us) to have dinner For food lovers in Khamis I recommend the seafood restaurant adjacent to Mercure, sanyoura, easily the best seafood joint in Ssudi Arabia.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat; City: Muscat Muscat Governorate; Review: Now you can be a spoilt child if you happen to stay at Radisson for 2 weeks like me. An old fashioned great hotel, at Khuwair, not great in terms of location however an happening place. the rooms were a little old in terms of furniture but that really made up with the great food served in there. Great place to stay and dine in, got a decent night life as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lalit Mumbai; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: The Lalit is got a grande infrastructure and the lobby is class. Make no mistake of that. However the service is definitely not 5 star. Having arrived on a 2 day business trip to the city and with need to easy access to the airport, Lalit was the best choice. The check in process was longer than expected and after a long walk got to my room. They were good nothing extra special about it. We went into the Vietnamese restaurant and we were late for dinner but that doesn't mean it's a limited menu in a 5 star place. The breakfast buffet was good however I thought the place was noisy with talkative customers. The flight was delayed for a few hours and we had asked for an extension of 3 hours into our stay and we ended up paying for more than half. I would certainly would love to try other places in Mumbai next time around; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum; City: Thiruvananthapuram Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram District; Review: Being a Hilton Honors member I expected a better entrance to this newbie in the city however it was not. It looked cramped for space inside the lobby as well. Being a native boy, my sole purpose this time around was a friends reunion after 7 years over a Srilankan food festival. The buffet display was adequate even though it was a little confusing. The choice of menu was good. The food was great especially the kothuparotta. Salad bar was limited but made up for it with the desserts. Try to avoid the plush sofa seating at the dine in as it might be low against the table for most people. Overall a decent place for a dine in even though compared to others it was priced on the higher side.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah; City: Jeddah Makkah Province; Review: The Radisson in Jeddah is very close to my heart. My first ever stay in a hotel in my first ever day in Saudi happened here and it was a great place to stay. A hotel with decor resembling the Ancient Jeddah its a decent place to stay very close to the city center. Though it might be challenging for some one coming in from the airport to reach there. Free wifi was great with very good speed. The food was great and it always used to be a busy place that indicates its value. The rooms very decently sized and comfortable. Would love to go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Schloss Reinach; City: Freiburg im Breisgau Baden Wurttemberg; Review: So on my visit to Freiburg for a business event we stayed 4 days at Schloss and it was great. The taxi service from the Freiburg rail station is good and costs about 30 euro. Very friendly staff, one of the smoothest check in; and into the room. It is very old fashioned in a serene and calm location so not to expect a Cosmo hotel. A great garden in the hotel. It is also got a breakfast that is served good and 2 restaurants. Good place to be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Maximilian; City: Weil am Rhein Baden Wurttemberg; Review: At the junction of 3 countries stands the Rhein center. And the top 2 floors belong to Maximilian. So in that aspect a great location over the Rhein river. Great access to the place from Basel as well. Surrounded by many Turkish quick bites. It's in a good location. The rooms were huge but they need to be put up better. Old beds and not adequate toiletries. The food was awful. The same thing everyday and I unfortunately had a bit of food allergy. It's cheap and that probably explains ehy. The restaurants were closed for dinner when ever I tried to. But there are plenty of places inside the shopping complex.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel Conference Centre; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Right opposite the international airport and with great access to the city one of the good places to stay. Got upgraded to a suite which was nice. the rooms were very good. Breakfast buffet was world class. Brilliant..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Balade; City: Basel; Review: In the heart of the Basel city and only a couple of minutes from the tram station is Balade hotel. A little difficult to find it in the first place as it was not on a Main Street. Upon reaching the hotel had a smooth check in. The staff at the hotel I have to say are very very good. The rooms are nice when you compare to other similar hotels in town. Breakfast is decent and not extravagant. The only downfall is the extra attention you get on the streets leading to it if you know what I mean. Overall a decent place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dorint Resort An den Thermen Freiburg; City: Freiburg im Breisgau Baden Wurttemberg; Review: It's a health resort in a beautiful setting among the woods. Great location, ambience. We had a great checkin and the rooms were very nice. Luckily I had a great view from the room. Business visit so never got to see the health facilities in the resort. The breakfast was great. The food also was linked to a healthy concept. So it was ideal. The lunch menus were okay but not great. The meeting rooms had a great setting as well; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: B B Hotel Basel Weil am Rhein; City: Weil am Rhein Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Very good prices. But it was really a b&b concept. Had to pay up front on check in the whole amount which was unusual in a hotel. The longest checkin procedure ever in a hotel we had faced. We were a few btw. The breakfast was really low key. The rooms were okay nothing to mention.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Stuecki Basel; City: Basel; Review: One of the best hotels in Basel and I mean it. It's spacious , the rooms are brilliant, the location is great, the dining options nearby are wonderful as well. It's only walking distance from the Swiss German border, and nestled near the Rhein I was impressed with this hotel. Great customer experience. The breakfast counters were very good as well. And the shopping mall attached to it makes it's a very convenient hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For You Hotel; City: Cernusco sul Naviglio Province of Milan Lombardy; Review: First time in Milan on a business trip and at this hotel that was at a walking distance to our workplace. Decent rooms, spacious and equipped toilets with all other facilities in hotel including free wifi, free pick up from metro station. Very good front desk as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel Sant Cugat; City: Sant Cugat del Valles Catalonia; Review: On a business trip to Barcelona this hotel was near to our place of activity. And have to say was impressed by the place. Clean and neat rooms. Adequate breakfast. And for drinkers has got a bar that has plush seating to unwind. It’s got a taxi counter right outside so travel is not difficult and it’s is only a couple of minutes walk from the train station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Port Huron Blue Water Bridge; City: Port Huron Michigan; Review: We stayed at this Best Western for 6 nights in a King Suite. The extra room was great to have. the large Jacuzzi tub was a little old, but it worked great. The room was quite and nicely appointed. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues (very loose towel rack), but nothing that would keep us from staying there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Fort Stockton; City: Fort Stockton Texas; Review: The property was over priced for the area. It think because it is close to oil fields, there were a lot of oil field workers staying there. The room was clean and comfortable but need a little cosmetic repairs (paint, caulking, etc.). We were on a long road trip and had our own Keurig coffee maker, but the room did not have enough "power" for the coffee maker to heat the water. Tried a couple different plugs with no luck. The best thing I can say for the room is that is was well insulated. There was a carnival across the parking lot and there was a carnival ride that sounded like a fire truck (very loud siren). I thought we would have to listen to that siren until the carnival closed down, but when we closed the door to the room, you could barely hear the siren thankfully.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Inn Suites; City: Daly City California; Review: This is a very quaint hotel. it was very quiet, comfortable and clean. It is about 10 miles from Fisherman's Wharf, across from the Cow Palace. The price seemed fair for the property and the location. It is not fancy, but I would definitely stay there again. The hotel is built on a relatively steep hill so be prepared. The property is a little dated, but that added to the charm. Several working men were staying there, but that wasn't a problem for us. Don't count of a good breakfast at this property. you will receive a boxed breakfast that consisted of a few donuts holes, hard boiled egg, yogurt, and a orange.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yosemite Sierra Inn; City: Oakhurst California; Review: As part of a 2 week road trip we spent 2 nights at the Yosemite Sierra Inn. The property has been recently renovated and is very nice. The room was comfortable and clean. Great room for the price. It is only 14 miles from the South Gate of Yosemite. One fact, the room has the most electrical outlets I have ever seen in a hotel room. Even in more expense hotel, you sometimes have to unplug something to be able to plug in all your electronics. No problem here. We were on the first floor and there was a little road noise, but by the time we went to bed, the noise was not a problem. The staff was very polite and although they did not have a AAA discount, they gave us a discount on our room. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a reasonably priced room near Yosemite National park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn Encinitas; City: Encinitas California; Review: This is a very nice hotel for the money. it is very budget friendly. It is a little hard to find because it is tucked away on a busy street. It was clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy but is was well maintained. It is close to the beach (about a 15 min walk). We would stay there again. The staff was friendly. No breakfast to speak of, but the coffee was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The M Malibu; City: Malibu California; Review: This was a no reservation road trip. We were tired of driving and needed a place to spend the night in Malibu. Found the property on line and they had an room. Did not know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. We paid extra for the 3rd floor with a partial view of the ocean. Very modern room. only a bed, round (retro) table and a built in area for clothes. Very comfortable room and bed. There is a large sliding door leading to a small balcony. There was quite a bit of road noise. The sliding door and large window gives one a nice view, but it also lets in some road noise. The bathroom was nicely done, but it is very small. The property is very small and doesn't have all the amenities so hotel have (it does have a pool). Overall the room was a little pricey, but I would recommend it for someone looking for a simple hotel room to spend the night. One note: The hotel office doesn't open until 9 am. That was a problem. we didn't get a receipt when we checked in, and we wanted to leave around 8 am. we went to breakfast to kill time before the office opened.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boardwalk Inn; City: Kemah Texas; Review: We really enjoyed the hotel. We checked in the first day of March and the really nice thing was it was a slow period for the hotel. I was very quiet (inside the hotel and the Boardwalk. Some people may like "crowds", but we value a nice quiet relaxing atmosphere. The room was comfortable and the view was great. Even though it doesn't say it online, there is a mini frig in the room. My only complaint: although there were signs directing us to the hotel via the parking garage, once in the garage, we did not see a sign directing us to the second level of the garage to find the entrance to the hotel lobby. We parked, went to the entrance from the Boardwalk and after checking, in they directed us to the parking garage entrance. An sign at the entrance of the parking garage directing visitors to the second level entrance would be helpful. If there was a sign, we never saw it. This was a minor detail and overall, we had a very enjoyable stay. Plan to come back next year for 27th anniversary.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Post-it Notes, America’s #1 Favorite Sticky Note, 4 x 6-Inch, Canary Yellow, Pack of 12 Pads (659); Brand: Post-it; Review: always..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Post-it 654-18BRCP Notes, 3 x 3-Inches, Jaipur Collection, 18 Pads/Cabinet Pack; Brand: Post-it; Review: always..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Basic Thank You Cards - 100 Count; Brand: Simplicity; Review: cheap. but good for sales man, clean; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP ENVY 4500 Wireless All-in-One Color Photo Printer, HP Instant Ink & Amazon Dash Replenishment ready (A9T80A); Brand: HP; Review: nice price, nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Basic Thank You Cards - 100 Count; Brand: Wilton; Review: cheap. but good for sales man, clean; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Post-it Notes 3 x 3-Inches, Canary Yellow, 12-Pads/Pack Case of 6, 12 Packs (72 Pads); Brand: Post-it; Review: always..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horseman on the Roof (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Margot (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bottle Rocket (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Backbone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Il Postino (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Maltese Falcon (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dial M for Murder (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Central Station (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Shot Andy Warhol (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babette's Feast (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Tao of Steve (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antonia's Line (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebecca (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Straight Story (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind the Sun (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birds (1963); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Children of Heaven (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 4 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Mighty Wind (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pelle the Conqueror (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask: Director's Cut (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strangers on a Train: Special Edition (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight Mile (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Bola (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What About Bob? (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Accused (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Music of the Heart (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dying Young (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice And Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thin Red Line (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blair Witch Project (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Fortress (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and Lucia (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mighty (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Belle Epoque (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dancer Upstairs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Were Warriors (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yojimbo (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Orpheus (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Backbeat (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sanjuro (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: School Ties (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drunken Master (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basil (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Musa the Warrior (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonnie and Clyde (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secrets & Lies (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tea with Mussolini (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Make an American Quilt (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Artemisia (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matewan (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Seal (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amores Perros (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man's Walk (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Strada: Special Edition (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Paradise (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Beard (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Power of One (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 1: Musashi Miyamoto (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Elephant Man (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Governess (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight and Valentino (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truce (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sword of Doom (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little City (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost Highway (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Commitments (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smoke Signals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Silence (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sea Inside (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Own Private Idaho (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Together (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Acres (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beloved (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OT: Our Town (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Madness of King George (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titus (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ringu (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Storm (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel New Hampshire (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singles (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drugstore Cowboy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 3: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Un Chien Andalou (1929); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The City of Lost Children (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire of the Sun (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paths of Glory (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rope (1948); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ran (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonslayer (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barry Lyndon (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Excalibur (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spartacus (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wait Until Dark (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kagemusha (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nickelodeon Boys' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bucket Swim Hat; Brand: ; Review: It's a little big but they grow so fast at this age that it will fit him in no time. It's cute and sturdy. Perfect for a little one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Baby Boys' 2 Pack Zip Front Sleep 'n Play; Brand: ; Review: Nice outfits. Great for the price. Not heavy enough for dead of Winter in the North but will be fine for the Fall and Spring.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Baby Boys' 2 Pack Zip Front Sleep 'n Play; Brand: ; Review: Nice outfits. Great for the price. Not heavy enough for dead of Winter in the North but will be fine for the Fall and Spring.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HAASE UNLIMITED Straight Outta Timeout T-Shirt; Brand: HAASE UNLIMITED; Review: This shirt is adorable. My Grandson will love it and so does his Grandmother. Great job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Graduates Baby Boys' Striped Short Sleeve T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Great shirt, clean lines, washes well. We love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 8th Edition; Author: Joseph DiPiro; Review: Okay, so it's not , so you can't expect a "light read"... yet, it flows and is actually fairly decent. Compared to my undergraduate pharm textbook, I actually think this is MUCH better. It's mostly easy to understand and very comprehensive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Winston Page; Review: After having it recommended to me by Zen Master, Teah Strozer from Brooklyn Zen Center, I not only read it... but, have also purchased it for several other people. An amazing introduction and meditation guide for teens AND adults, this is a must-have for all seekers on the path to self-awareness and authenticity. No matter your (or their) religious views, this book is an incredible resource for learning how to meditate and live a life of mindfulness and consciousness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Me: A Questionnaire Journal; Author: Visit Amazon's Shane Windham Page; Review: An old-fashioned paper meme, I look forward to doing it again next year and seeing how the answers change. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Health Care USA: Understanding Its Organization and Delivery, Seventh Edition; Author: Harry A. Sultz; Review: It's not , but it's also not reading the dictionary or legal code. I found the text easy to understand and engaging. For a text, it kept my interest and made the content interesting - a great feat for a textbook on health care policy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All About Me. - Millenium Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Philipp Keel Page; Review: I got two of these - one for my partner, and one for myself. I thought this was a lot of fun for us both to do.. and share our insights and aha's with one another. An old-fashioned paper meme, I look forward to doing it again next year and seeing how the answers change. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XOXO: Hugs and Kisses; Author: Visit Amazon's James Jean Page; Review: Spooky, eery, and pretty... these postcards are really captivating. After purchasing these purposely to mail... I had a REALLY hard time choosing which ones to part with!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pharmacology (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series); Author: Richard A. Harvey PhD; Review: This was a required textbook for my advanced practice nursing pharmacology class, and well worth the cost. Wow, this narrows down the content to easy to understand concepts. A must-have, in my opinion!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder: New Tools and Techniques to Stop Walking on Eggshells; Author: Visit Amazon's Randi Kreger Page; Review: After my partner was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, I looked for a book that would help me understand his disorder... and how to cope. Highly recommended by a friend whose mom has the disorder, I purchased this book during the height of an emotional roller coaster ride and hospitalization. Not only did this book help me understand his condition... but it also helped HIM see it from the outside in. This is an incredible reference for family and friends who have a loved one with BPD. Comprehensive and easy to understand, Kreger helps define the condition and make sense of the madness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kemetic Tree of Life Ancient Egyptian Metaphysics and Cosmology for Higher Consciousness; Author: Visit Amazon's Muata Ashby Page; Review: After seeing good feedback, I highly anticipated the books (as I purchased several of these at once). Sadly, I was very disappointed with the writing and content. Not only is the writing only so-so, but the topics and language were inaccessible and hard to follow. Next time, I'll check something out in the store before purchasing online!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Serpent Power: The Ancient Egyptian Mystical Wisdom of the Inner Life Force; Author: Visit Amazon's Muata Ashby Page; Review: Having an interest in serpent magic and Egyptology, I highly anticipated this book. Having purchased several of Muata Ashby's books at once, I was very disappointed with the writing and content; not only is the writing only so-so, but the topics and language were inaccessible and hard to follow. Next time, I'll check something out in the store before purchasing online!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Managing Contraceptive Pill Patients 2010; Author: Richard Dickey; Review: This is a MUST-HAVE for clinicians prescribing OCPs in the OB/GYN setting. Well laid-out and a great size, this can easily be placed in a lab coat for quick reference!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition; Author: Glenn David Posner; Review: After just purchasing the older edition for midwifery school earlier this year, I was frustrated to find out a newer edition was just released; HOWEVER, wow - what a beautiful revision of a classic reference! This new edition is a MUST-BUY for the midwife, OB/GYN, and OB nurse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicca: A Year and a Day: 366 Days of Spiritual Practice in the Craft of the Wise; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Roderick Page; Review: Whether you've been following a spiritual path for 30 days or 30 years, this book helps the reader reflect on their own lives and beliefs in order to form a spiritual practice of their own making. Open, honest, and without bias, Timothy Roderick guides the reader on the initiates path with a lesson or ritual each day for a year and a day. Over the 366 days, just like in the traditional initiatory journey, the reader is encouraged to grow and learn. Some reviews have cited frustration with the format of the book and its overview of the sabbats out of line with the passing of their own calendar, however, this aside, I think the book does an amazing job of taking the initiate reader on a journey of self-reflection and teaching of tradition. I ended up purchasing this after falling in love with Mr. Roderick's writing, "Apprentice to Power" - an AMAZING book that made me rethink my avoidance of the term, "wicca".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be the Ultimate Assistant: A celebrity assistant's secrets to working with any high-powered employer; Author: Visit Amazon's Bonnie Low-Kramen Page; Review: Ms. Kramen imparts wisdom for the person looking to be assist a celebrity in particular, but also for anyone looking to embark on the the service professional path. She speaks about the traits that help and hinder the assistant, ways to perform the job better, as well as how to land the perfect job (whether you're already in the profession or not). Even so, I believe much of what Ms. Kramen discusses can be applied to any profession - but most notably to those of us in helping careers. As a former executive assistant and newer recipient of administrative assistance, I found this book immensely helpful. In fact, I even found myself feeling wistful of my days as an assistant - for those of drawn to this work, it most certainly is a labor of love! I wish I had known about this book when I was in the field, as I suspect my career choices might have steered me in another direction! I look forward to sharing this with all of the employees and service providers in my life! I can't recommend this book highly enough!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Varney's Pocket Midwife; Author: Visit Amazon's Jan M. Kriebs Page; Review: Although published before the release of the latest version of Varney's Midwifery, this pocket reference is an EXCELLENT resource for more clinical situations. Whether you're looking to verify a Bishop Score, elements to include in your initial visit interview and assessment, the schedule for routine screening and immunizations, or microscope images to differentiate BV clue cells and yeast budding, this is a must-have for students and clinicians alike! "The Efficient Midwife" is also an amazing reference. Between the two, all of your on-the-fly clinical questions should be answered!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Spirited Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage; Author: Jennifer Hahn; Review: From the title I was expecting to read about a solo kayak trip from Alaska to Washington. What we get in the book is a series of shorter trips over a few years where the author is not even going in the same direction. As soon as any discomfort is looming the author heads to the nearest B&B, boat or lighthouse to scrounge a place to sleep for the night and a meal. She always introduces herself to strangers as paddling from Alaska to Washington which seemed to be a bit of an ego trip when in reality she was on a 1 or 2 week paddling trip. There were endless descriptions of seaweed to pad the book out. I ended up skimming the book faster and faster looking for something interesting to actually happen but it never really did. There are plenty of inspirational books on expeditions or trips, not this one though which is just one big disappointment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Savage Arena; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Tasker Page; Review: I read this book many years ago when I first started climbing - by far one of the most inspirational climbing books I have read. He pushed the boundaries of Alpine style climbing big mountains. The life style is also a world apart from now - they made a lot of their own climbing clothing and there was none of the lightweight gear for mountaineering that there is now. He does the usual soul searching about why people climb, the sacrifice in personal relations etc but its he does not dwell on it and it adds to the book instead of just making you flick to the next interesting section of the book. Funniest part for me is when they decide to drive to the himalayas in an old van they bought - after getting the van checked out by a garage it was recommmended they don't even use it to drive to the airport never mind half way around the world. Great book - you won't be dissapointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Revelation Project; Author: Visit Amazon's John Worth Page; Review: This book was self published for a reason. Its really bad. The plot itself was simplistic, secret code hidden in the Torah, oops its about Aliens all along, finally the big surprise the good guys are actually the bad guys. The writing was incredibly simple. Character development was non existent, no sub plots in the story. Every few pages the story went like this:- Have problem to solve, make joke about whose turn it is to get pizza and beer, solve problem via an "aha moment". There really is nothing else to the book. When I was reading this novel I wasn't sure what it was that specifically bugged me beyond the boring plot. After finishing reading this, I moved onto another novel by a well know scifi author and the difference in quality was astounding, with sub plots, character development and the author drawing you into the world the story is set in and some good hard science thrown in, not as in this novel, computers = magic! The main reason I would give for reading this novel is that it may help you understand what elements are needed to make novel engaging, memorable and thought provoking, and in the case of Scifi, some good science thrown in.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Containment; Author: Visit Amazon's Christian Cantrell Page; Review: I enjoyed the book until the end, some really good ideas in the book, was wondering where he was going to take them then the bad guy was dealt with and it just ended. All the development in the book leading up to this point was good and then it just seemed like the author hadn't figured out a decent ending or the "big plot" so he just quickly wrapped it up and published it. Just left with "Thats it?" feeling. Very disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hyperboreans: A Subversive Sci-Fi Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Burton Harvey Page; Review: I read the reviews and I guess I was expecting something differnet. Very simple story with bizarre aliens thrown in and the secret solution to every ones problem - religion. I'll pass on the rest of the series.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Starrett Page; Review: I've been following KStars mobility WOD for a while and was already a fan. The book collects all the advice in those videos into one book. The book is written very clearly with lots of photographs. So you get to the exercises fast. First part of the book is how to do major exercises and how to self diagnose problems with each of these movements. Second part are exercises for the various muscle groups. I've used these techniques to identify problems with mobility and then fix them. Give it a try, discover whats holding you back and fix it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why; Author: Visit Amazon's Laurence Gonzales Page; Review: Very hand wavey book full of anecdotes. Felt the book was padded out with the same examples to get it to the right size, the book could have been half the size. The conclusions drawn seemed weak eg the only examples given proved his conclusions, there are plenty of other examples out there where people behaved in the same way but things did not work out so well. Gave it three stars because it was interesting to read the stories but the rest of the book was not worth the time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Sowell Reader; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Sowell Page; Review: 3 stars for the range of subjects covered and for some well balanced coverage of ideas using data. Two stars off because as I read more, his arguments became more black and white with selective use of data to prove an idea, exactly what he accuses others of doing and the continual use of the phrase "the annointed" just became annoying. If you are a conservative, you'll be quoting him and his arguments. If you are a liberal you'll think he is the typical right wing shill and dismiss his arguments. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to either political persuasion. It got me thinking about a range of subjects and it was interesting reading about real life examples of good intentions and their unintended consequences. It will certainly leave you cynical about a number of government programs, but I was cynical before I read this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divergent; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: Dystopian future, hunger games with more bizarre rules and throw in a bucket load of teenage angst and that pretty much sums it up. If you liked Twilight and Hunger Games you'll probably like this too, same pretty bad storyline, annoying lead characters and a long drawn out story with a crappy ending.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Timebound (The Chronos Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Rysa Walker Page; Review: Got bored and irritated listening to the audio book version on a long road trip. I think the book would probably be appreciated by teenage girls but everyone else, not so much. Here is the book in a nutshell, lots of logical inconsistencies in time travel and time lines and lots of teenage girl coming of age drama and angst. Plenty of rushing into situations that would be trivial to avoid then barely escaping. To top it all, I paid for the audio book version big mistake. Dont do it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2287 A.D.: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel (After Destruction) (Volume 1); Author: Renee Van Dyke; Review: I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. I read the whole book and it got worse and worse. Should have cut my losses and finished early. The book is fairly simplistic, some drama/challenge is created then the heroes develop a magic power all of a sudden and win the day. Its more fantasy than science fiction, poor editing and just a bad story.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Artemis; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Weir Page; Review: Really enjoyed the Martian should have read the reviews for Artemis before buying it . Listened to it as an audiobook. Main character is completely unlikable, dialogue is painful in the extreme - think bratty foul mouthed valley girl from some teen high school movie, lots of pouting and its so unfair type comments. Plot is very basic, and the rest of the characters are very 1 dimensional and provide little except for the main character to roll their eyes and say its so unfair when she is trying to commit a crime and getting caught. Interesting part there are some parts similar to the Martian where the author going into the details of living, working and problem solving in a reduced gravity lunar environment hence the 2 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Auto Meter 2300 Autogage Tachometer; Brand: Auto Meter; Review: Installed on 1985 Toyota Van 3YEC. Easy wiring.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: B&M 70255 SuperCooler Automatic Transmission Cooler; Brand: B&M; Review: Installed on 1985 Toyota Van 3YEC engine. Pros: Works as advertised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rough Country 87317N2 - Steering Stabilizer with Premium N2.0 Series Shock; Brand: Rough Country; Review: No issues, simple install. No issues on shipping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Continental Elite 4060710 Poly-V/Serpentine Belt; Brand: Continental Elite; Review: Application: 1991 Wrangler YJ 4.0L, 230Kmiles. Installed to replace a Dayco brand fan belt from Autozone. The Dayco belt is new under 200miles. From day 1, it squeaked. Did all the necessary troubleshooting to find the source of the squeak. Halfway through researching I came across an article indicating Dayco belts are prone to squeeling. Installed the Continental Elite, the squeaking goes away from initial turn up. Less than 2hrs of run time, So far so good. Will update review after 1 month of use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ACCEL 120330 Distributor Cap; Brand: ACCEL; Review: Application: 1991 Wrangler 4.0L OEM Fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ACCEL 130330 Distributor Rotor (Jeep 4.0L L6); Brand: ACCEL; Review: Application: 1991 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L OEM Fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Auto Ventshade 320029 Aeroskin Flush Mount Dark Smoke Hood Protector for 2012-2014 Ford Focus; Brand: Auto Ventshade; Review: Application: 2014 Ford Focus 2L Sedan OEM fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Chorus (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Easy Pieces (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serpico (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Year of Living Dangerously (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Affair to Remember (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body Heat (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: They Shoot Horses (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 4-Hour Body An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Ferriss Page; Review: I have only tried some of the methods in this book so far and they have worked incredibly well. I can't wait to try the rest. Highly recommend!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man's Search for Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy, Revised and Enlarged Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Viktor E. Frankl Page; Review: Every person should read this at least once in their life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Medicine (Perennial Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Erdrich Page; Review: Packed full of interesting facts that come together to create a very coherent and scientific view of humanity. You will enjoy this book; you will learn a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success; Author: Visit Amazon's Shawn Stevenson Page; Review: Light and easy to read. Full of very useful, effective and easy to use tips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ishmael; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Quinn Page; Review: This book will make you think.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Dixie Chicks: An Evening With the Dixie Chicks (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yours (1968); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Anita Women's fascinators Bow feather Beaded headband; Brand: Anita fasci; Review: looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HSRT Women Brides Wedding Party Gauze Fascinator Headwear Headband; Brand: HSRT; Review: it comes with a clip which doesn't appear to hold it properly in place. The product in itself seems a little large but is nice.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Red Hat Society Radiant Red Feather Headband; Brand: Florida Hat Company; Review: great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ililily Washed Cotton Flat Cap Cabbie Hat Gatsby Ivy Irish Hunting Newsboy Stretch; Brand: ililily; Review: The material appeared to be "thin" in nature. Perfer a heavier material Must be a summer cap!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NINA Women's Crystah; Brand: Nina; Review: In addition The sole of the shoe is very slippery It has no thred on it and you could easily fall on wet pavement, uneven stairs, or gravel. The area across the toes is extremely tight fitting very uncomfortable. Very appealing looking shoe is about the best thing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quiz Show (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disclosure (1994); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Live-Attack Of The Killer V; Brand: Lonnie Mack; Review: those who dispute the influence that lonnie mack has had on the evolution of rock and blues music, need to kick back, listen to this cd, readjust, and just admit...that lonnie is indeed a guitar legend...his signature flying v, powerful and soulful vocals, and solid song writing will go down in music history as a candidate for the rock and roll hall of fame....this cd proves he never lost his desire or licks, he is merely tuning up for another attack...long live lonnie mack....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live At The Fillmore; Brand: Tommy Castro; Review: you can't separate the power of blues and the spirit of soul...and trust me, every lick of tommy's guitar and every shriek or whisper of his raspy soulful voice, will knock you off your feet, and if your booty ain't shaking by the end of the first track, i suggest you have cpr administered immeaditely...buy this cd...you won't regret it one second...better yet see the band live..you will walk away a firm believer...that they are the real deal; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guilty of Love; Brand: Tommy Castro; Review: when i first got this cd, along with the complimentary live at the mystic theater, i was in heaven..ive been playing this cd non stop in my car each day, and everyday its justs gets better and better, if you love soul, r&b, blues and rock music, this is a can't miss...shades of al green, otis redding, bob seeger, delbert mcclinton, james brown, mitch ryder all rolled up into one really tight and very well done studio effort..if you love tommy castro band buy this one NOW....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sometime Tuesday Morning; Brand: Johnny A.; Review: then you will realize, that sometimes the substance, doesnt live up to the hype..nothing against Johnny A., good guitarist actually, but, if you want to hear the real deal of this style..then spend your money of scotty anderson, who has been praised by musicians and guitar critics world wide.....or just buy his HOT LICKS video, and find out for yourself..sorry johnny, but scotty is miles ahead of this race...i was really let down with this recording.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brian Wilson presents Smile; Brand: Natalie Imbruglia; Review: This dvd without any doubt, is one of the Very Best ive watched in MANY years..One cannot help, but to be Moved, by the "Genius" and "Heart" of Brian Wilson's music, the battle of his depression, the demons, and his recent recovery. The documentary and the concert are some of the best 4 hours you'll Ever have..BUY IT. You won't be disappointed. I would have given it a 100 stars if allowed..!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Blues Extravaganza : The Best Of Austin City Limits; Brand: The Bluesville Years (Series); Review: Than Buddy Guy, doing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" This cd was a pleasant surprise, too bad Austin City Limits does not offer more of these blues tributes on cd and dvd..Would be sweet to hear the full hour performance of Buddy Guy and others listed on here. Buy it..You won't be disappointed, if you are, then you just don't get the blues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: The Bluesville Years (Series); Review: Than Buddy Guy, doing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" This cd was a pleasant surprise, too bad Austin City Limits does not offer more of these blues tributes on cd and dvd..Would be sweet to hear the full hour performance of Buddy Guy and others listed on here. Buy it..You won't be disappointed, if you are, then you just don't get the blues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raisin' Hell; Brand: Elvin Bishop; Review: Many years ago, i had this on LP on Capricorn Records, and over the years it disappeared. I have been looking for this recording in hopes that this GREAT performance would Finally come to cd format, and it has..!!! Without a doubt, one of the finest live shows ive heard...Not only is this Just about Elvin Bishop, but his stellar first class band as well..Mickey Thomas (from the Jefferson Airplane) vocals simply soar with Elvin's guitar work. The rest of the band, are ALL top notch studio players. Buy this, and you will NOT be disappointed...Elvin was just nominated again for the 2006 Blues Music Awards (formerly known as the W.C. Handy ) for best album...Funny that we still call cds albums, and lps...but that was the category in which he was listed. Get Elvin Bishop's "Raisin Hell..Live" You'll be glad you did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Bonamassa - Live at Rockpalast; Brand: Joe Bonamassa; Review: To recently release a world class bassist in Eric Czar, and Kenny Kramme a great drummer, both whom have Defined Bonamassa for the last Five and a half years is Way beyond me..Mind boggling to say the least..But, more his loss than theirs...Without a doubt, one of the Most powerful live concerts ive seen in Many years...Recommmend this dvd one Big Time, but what a shame, that he has choosen a lesser band to continue on with. For that id have to give him One Star.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You & Me; Brand: Joe Bonamassa; Review: No doubt that Joe has talent, but why he did not take this "idea in his head" as a solo project, and not dispose of his previous band, i think in the end will only polarize more of his die hard fans. This studio effort was interesting for sure, but is it a "Blues Deluxe" effort. This one is going more difficult to pull off on the road. Bonamassa is still young enough to become a giant on his own. But for now, there is a sense of lost direction. Wishing him well, but im afraid he changed his horses in the middle of the stream too soon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mountain: Sea of Fire; Brand: ; Review: Ain't nothing better than Leslie West, Corky Laing, a bass player whom You know better be explosive, and keep pushin Leslie? He's Damn Good Too..Richey Scarlett. Check out this web site. Killer New York Guitarist on loan. What can you say? Life is GOOD when you got Mountain and Leslie kickin at your door?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Purple Live in Australia 1999 - Total Abandon; Brand: Deep Purple; Review: Just because One member of a band could or choose not to perform with the one of the Best Bands in the World, and Still are..!! Oh yeah man, ive seen Blackmore live with DP..But Stever Morse, is as good as Anyone alive today. Bar none. The "total" musician, with some of the greatst musicians together again. What a show? Great production. And at first, it didn't to much..BUT the More you watch it, the More you want It...!! Im renting mine for now...Not for long, that's for sure. Its WELL worth the money, and may well be the Last Deep Purple tour...Who cares if Blackmore could not make it. Morse makes Deep Puprple a Better band actually. BUY IT....SOON....!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Relish; Brand: Joan Osborne; Review: For the last few years, i had heard St. Teresa a hundred times on WNKU local college radio station, and i Never could catch the name of the artist or song..Finally the other day, it came On, but this time by Ritchie Blackmore Knights. The DJ said it was a good remake of Joan Osborne's 95 hit. I never realized it took me 11 years to discover what A Great Singer and writer she was, and im sure Still Is...The Backup band very studio tight as well...One of the More pleasant surprises ive had in a Very Long time...Plus there are 2 cds on "Relish"...One studio, the other Live..She has One of those Voices that sounds like no one else. Not one bad tune on the entire cd.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Feat - High Wire Act Live in St. Louis 2003; Brand: Little Feat; Review: I was ALL set to kick back and watch "The" Little Feat that i had heard live three times over the years, and i have to say, im SO happy i did not have to pay for this effort; a friend of mine lent it to me. A band of great musicians, singers and songwriters, BUT this concert is NOT the Little Feat i once loved to hear. Its a very disjointed performance. Personally? I got quickly turned off Real Fast by the addition of the new woman vocalist, just doesnt cut it, and looks very uncomfortable on stage...They would have been a million times better off having Craig Fuller fronting the band. I could not Wait for the show to end, and would NOT recommend this concert at all. Sure hope they put out a better show on the next go around.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ted Nugent - Full Bluntal Nugity Live; Brand: Ted Nugent; Review: But, don't get me wrong, ive seen Nugent play since i was a teenager, and ived watched him involve into a True Master of his Art... BUT, the only reason i got this dvd was to hear Tom Clefetos The Human Drum Machine.a Monster player. I Got turned onto him in a live Mitch Ryder dvd. During the Whole show i kept asking myself, "Who the Hell is the Dummer?"..I found out One month later on Google,He's The Real Deal, a drummer's drummer, with a Most unque style. Currently with Rob Zombie..Also. Great bassist and singer with Nugent too...Its Pure Nugent Power Trio doing what he does best..and that's ROCK..Yeah,Id give it 5 stars, also included, are some really interesting behind the scences, past and present Ted, its all there. Enjoyed the ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Memory of Michael Bloomfield; Brand: FORD BLUES BAND; Review: In all due fairness to the last reviewer's take on this Incredible project by the Ford Blues Band, and others...One can Never CAPTURE Michael Bloomfield, it was not meant to Be...For there was and always will be only One Michael Bloomfield...But each and Everyone of of the musicians here ALL had a common bond with Mike, they were All from the Same scene, and influenced by him, as Any musician would be. This is without a Doubt, one of the More exciting cds ive ever heard. No nothing is Ever perfect...But this one? Comes damn near it...From Robben Ford, Volker Strifler, Chris Cain, Andy Just, Patrick Ford, and others..Bravo..!! Michael would have dug this Big Time..God bless him. Mike was as its said, the Last American Guitar Hero bar none.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Al Kooper & the Rekooperators; Brand: ; Review: What kills me the most are reviews in which some people become critics of an artist piece of work..Amazingly it always seems how many crique without being musicians themselves. Some are ok? But whom are we to Judge others before we "know" what we're talking about, OR you're a Better musician? The comment that made me post was that: Rumour has it...Studio Musicians are Sterile on Kooper's back up? You're Looking, Listening to The Best of their genre. One doesn't become a studio player easily...Takes years, and years of being "Open" to New Ideas and Sounds...Someone needs to take a poll of ALL the Studio musicians whom are Sterile? Id start with their wives and girlfriends first.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lou Reed - Live at Montreux, 2000; Brand: ; Review: I agree with the one reviewer that this one surpasses "Spanish Fly" by miles, the production was First Class, sound was perfect, and again his band filled in all the Right spots throughout the show, especially Tony "Thunder" Smith who simply captivated me, and without a doubt, one of the BEST drummers ive heard in years. Along with Mike Rathke, and the one and only Fernando Saunders, Lou was in top notch form. One of the more enjoyable dvds ive bought in a long time. Highly recommend this performance to all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herbie Hancock - Possibilities; Brand: Christina Aguilera; Review: I don't care if you're a musician, poet, photographer, painter or wash dishes for a living...We all Learn much more by listening to what makes an artist "thinks" and "shares" of his experiences in life and art. This dvd blew me away, and i found magic scattered all over the place. I LOVED listening just as much to Herbie's thoughts, as i did the music. What a rare pleasure it is, when someone like Hancock opens up the door to what's in that mind and heart, of a true American Icon. I Highly Recommend this Experience. I wish i could have given this amazing project a 100 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: James Brown - Soul Session; Brand: James Brown; Review: Will we so privileged to see James Brown, Robert Palmer, Wilson Pickett perform live in a funky night club in Detroit..Rock so much as this one..!! As to the other reviewer's statement that this one lacks any historical value..Blows me away. For Thank God, we still have Joe Cocker, and Aretha Franklin..But there will Only be One James Brown, One Robert Palmer and One Wilson Pickett in our lives again. Imagine Getting to hear all of them doing duets with James, his band, and his super funky hits? This is a real gem of a performance, and one id highly recommend to those who know their music. So what if the sound, audio isn't state of the art? Its Live, Hot, and So Soulfully Funky. James is in rare form in this performance, and its so much fun to hear him with his guests, who are are legendary musicians. God Bless Wilson, Robert Palmer, and the One and Only Godfather of Soul, Mr James Brown for being in our world. The final jam of the night captures all the magic you could ever wish for. Buy this one, you'll not regret it, for never again will we see most of these people again in our life. and i FEEL GOOD saying All us too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Is Hip: Live at Iowa State University; Brand: ; Review: Just to correct the one reviewer this is not the same Ohne Filter lineup nor show...Its one of the many formations that TOP has presented over quite a few decades, and i can honestly say thats part of the magic that make them one of America's most exciting Funkiest, Tightest Masters of their Style...I LOVED this performance..Albeit it may not be perfect, but who cares?? Its One very Hot performance with lots of jams, and dead on TOP music...To answer the one reviewer's questions on why TOP or other acts put out so few dvds is simply this: Most people burn them reducing the profit margin that's supposed to go back to the musicians and producers of the performances..Same with cds...Bands like TOP make their money touring and doing session work...But what a sweet ride this one is. If you are a True TOP of fan, its well worth the ride for 2hrs..!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gary Moore: Live at Monsters of Rock; Brand: Gary Moore; Review: Gary Moore has always been one of my favorite guitarists, composers, songwriters since Day One...He's a master of his Art, no matter the style. The one reviewer was disappointed by his vocals...Who cares? He's got his own raspy style which compliments his own work..This dvd is One Very Kick Ass Experience..Ive had it for two years, and have yet to have grown tired of it..I cannot agree more with the others who gave this 5 stars..Rather its Rock, Blues, or Fusion Gary Moore is a World Class Gutarist (Bar None)...Buy and Enjoy this concert..It will Knock Your Socks Off...!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Club Riza Aparthotel; City: Qawra Island of Malta; Review: Brill place to stay in malta, very clean rooms spacious food amazing congratulations to chaf. the staff are brilliant. very friendly, pleasant helpful and Alfred on reception was a real gentleman I wish more of our population could be this nice. There i not much in way of entertainment and keeping kids occupied. the pool is good though and so too is the indoor one. I would definitely recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: wonderful this hotel is real class. Expensive though for food and drinks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Park Hill Guest House; City: Betws y Coed Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: Just got back from a two night break at this guest house. Nice friendly staff. clean room, comfy bed, not far from village. The swimming pool was not very inticing we took out swimmers but did not fancy it when we saw it but it is probably ok. The breakfast was ok and there was a nice seating area outside and safe parking. A pleasant stay but would not go back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St Ives Hotel; City: Lytham St Anne s Lancashire England; Review: Came here with friends and family for my 40th. Really enjoyed it. Food great, staff brill, lots for kids, gran and mum and dad so we were all pleased. The rooms not great, small ,not high standard of cleanliness but ok. Just all looks tired and dated. Get passed that and the hotel is a great venue for families.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agriturismo Podere San Lorenzo; City: Terranuova Bracciolini Province of Arezzo Tuscany; Review: This place took my breath away and my heart. I went with my two children for a break in the school hols and what a break it was. I also wanted somewhere that would facilitate some quality time with my kids as they are 12 and 17 and at home we are each of us busy with school work friends that I hoped a week away from all the hustle and bustle of dialy life would rekindle some bonds between us. I could not have picked a more apt environment, the pool and farm and interaction with the family was stimulating and fun and at the same time we had the peacefulness and serenity that helped us relax and feel a sense of calm and love, even the kids got on with each other better than I have seen them do in a long time! We all have fallen in love with san lorenzo, the family who run it and the tuscan lifestyle. The food was amazing we ate in the restuarant every day. Salvatore makes fab pizzas, and he involved the kids in the process, to finish off we ate them with the family by the pool on the longest table I have ever seen! all the food was healthy and extreemely tasty my kids ate spinach and barley and carrots (things they wont touch at home) but they were prepared so well you could not resist - I bet Salvatore and Dino (the chefs) could make sprouts taste good! The swimming poool was cleaned morning and night the rooms clean and beds very comfy and I couldn wait to get to bed to experience waking up every morning to breathtaking views whilst eating my breakfast. You can help them with animals on the farm too. My daughter fed the pigs, cows and horses (and they have rabbits, chickens and donkeys) when she was not lying by the pool. There are lovely walks without leaving the grounds which can take you by the vinyards and olive groves. I am already missing san lorenzo and Ruth and Salvatore who made us feel so welcome, we did not want to leave. Thanks for a marvelous stay, we are already planing to go back in September for the grape harvest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peters Kool Pool Studios Apartments; City: Kardamena Kos Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: If I was ever to stay in Kos it would be here at Kool Pool in Kardamena. Fantastic atmosphere, wonderful family, very friendly and welcoming. Stelios is such a gentleman he is always attentive to customers and knows what you need before you do and nothing is to much trouble. You get talking to people and they have been staying there for years and when you go you can understand why they keep returning as Stelios is a most gracious host. BBQ night is a must, the food was he best I had tasted all holiday. The pool is large and clean and there is a childrens pool with a slide. I would most definitely recommend this as a place to stay if you are staying in Kardamena. I am hoping to book a few rooms for my son and his friends and then join them with the rest of my family and friends. My advice is book direct for a better deal and you also don't lose out to budget travel companies if they go bust. Thnak you to all Stelios and Peter's family and friends for making our holiday a most enjoyabe and memorable one love Mr and Mrs City (Fritz and Mandis lol).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fania Apartments; City: Kardamena Kos Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: I don't know what the other review is on about sying it should be demolished. so glad I take reviews with a pinch of salt. True you have to pay for air con which is a bit steep at fifty euros other places were offering it cheaper but only for about forty. And you def need air con if going in august. Of course those people got bit at night if they didnt have air con and what did they expect hotels etc to do about mossies anyone??? To keep the room on if you have a rubbish flight time you also need to pay but that depends how long you want it for. The lady there was lovely, very pleasant and she came in and cleaned every other day. The location is fantastic right near everything but not in the middle of it so you don't get any noise. You can have your choice of pools. we went to Bubble pool first day and that was very nice but after we found Kool pool we only went to tht one and didnt try any more cos it was so good. The family there were brill and they offer accomodation too. We were pleased with fania it was basic but that is all you need it was clean and peaceful and central and the people were really nice so if you are staying here don't worry and I am glad it is not demolished! Long live fania apartments!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Esplai; City: Calella Catalonia; Review: Just got back from a week AI here. After reading the reviews I was sightly worried but there really was no need. For what we paid we were very pleased. Not as much choice at meal times and in the snack bar as we are used to fom other AI's but it was enough and the food was ok, sometimes a bit cold and its true never knew you coud do so much with pork! Entertainment was poor and you could not sit out at night, which pushes you to the bars outside the hotel so dont get the benefit of the AI drinks. Rooms are nice cleaned every day but not very well. Clean towels and sheets though. Good location for everything beach shops bars etc. Met some nice families would not go back but if your going don't worry its not as bad as some people say.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willersley Castle Hotel; City: Cromford Matlock Derbyshire England; Review: What a wonderful place to stay. Steeped in the hills and dales yet vey close to shops of Cromford and Matlock. The views are amazing and the building itself is old but comfortable. Very clean, nice food, good sized room, comfy bed, lovely staff, nice pool, really really enjoyed my stay. Plus excellent value for money would definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corus Hotel Hyde Park London; City: London England; Review: Good location, opposite hyde park and next to tube station. Area around hotel was very nice and good for eating out and bars at night. Very clean hotel, nice staff, good breakfast and optional opera dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lloyds of Chester; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: laughed when we got to the room the bathroom was like one in a caravan or even smaller! Well it wasn't really a bathroom just a cabin. Location was ok and breakfast was ok Clean room but small tv as well Wouldn rule out staying here again if no hotels available; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: De Vere Selsdon Estate; City: Croydon Greater London England; Review: Meal times here were like an episode of Fawlty Towers. The staff were foreign except for one guy and he was losing his patience with them in front of the guests What they served was hilarious as well! Don't go here if you have dietary needs cos they just don't do it. My partner asked for gluten free choices and was given a plate with 2 lettuce leaves on it for his starter. Literally! I mean even the chef could not be happy serving that surely????? The staff didn't understand you and ended u throwing the food at you. If we didn't laugh we would cry and we were still hungry an hour later after 3 course meal. The rooms are tired and stained. I went to get in the shower and there were hairs on the soap shelf and the extractor above me was clogged and filthy. I dint think the bathroom had been cleaned even though the room took ages to be ready but as I only saw this as I was getting in I cleaned it myself and didn't complain. Tiles were missing off the wall and stains were by the sink. The furniture was stained and the tv was old with 2 channels. The pool area looked nice but didn't use it. The hotel and grounds are very grand and it has a lot of potential to be a pleasant place to stay. I am not an experienced hotel manager but give me a week and I could start to get the hotel to match the historical elegance of the building and grounds.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HSM Canarios Park; City: Calas de Majorca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: This hotel was not bad for a fly and flop holiday we had booked. I took my daughter for a pre prom tan with my friend and her daughter. Stayed 3 nights and that was enough for the AI food. Very samey. Breakfast food was served at dinenr and tea dinner was served at the snack bar and tea etc. However, the fruit and salad was excellent with lots of variety. Only allowed 2 drinks per person which is usual not enough sunbeds. Rooms were comofortable and very clean with nice views although very small balcony. Quiet location. Not close to bars and restuarants about 20 min walk and has a path to a small cove/beach with a beach bar but its expensive. I would recommend this for families lots to do crazy golf tennis football aqua aerobics and reps doing games all day and entertainment at night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broncemar Beach; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: Stayed here week before Xmas. Good location, nice resort, food excellent. I think it's th best all inclusive for food I have been to so far. Drinks ok usual as with AL but at least the soda mixers were real coke and fanta and fizzy not like the last one. The pools looked nice and clean and there seemed to be good entertainment. We didn't stay much at the hotel so didn't see it but always plenty going on. The beach here is gorgeous. There was a pub on site which looked good but didn't go in it. Staff very nice. Bed not bad comfy wise but only one pillow. No hair dryer an had to pay meter yo watch tv; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Parsonage Hotel And Spa; City: Escrick Selby District North Yorkshire England; Review: Had a wonderful stay at this hotel the spa is fabulous and not busy, the is a very new large gym and the staff at the gym were very helpful. After a wonderful relax in the pool and spa which was very clean and had lots of different spa rooms salt room aromatherapy room steam room etc we got dressed for dinner. The bar area was very inviting as a nice place to have pre drinks and perusal of the menu. Meal was very nice and we had a night cap back in the bar. The room was a little dated and didn't meet the standard of the hotel but on the whole we had a very nice stay and I would recommend it as a break or venue for party or wedding etc. The staff were very nice too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leisure Inn; City: London England; Review: You get what you pay for although it's probably only worth a fiver a night the room we had. It smelt it was dark and tiny. We were in the cellar of the house. The shower had hot water but had to hold it the TV worked but the bed was so uncomfy I had a bad back for two days and I was bitten on my legs and arms when I woke up my knee was very swollen from one bite in particular. However the staff were pleasant during our stay and the location was fab. We used the hotel just to sleep in we didn't eat the breakfast (didn't even go to see what it was like we just wanted to get up and out and come back when it was time for bed)and we didn't take notice of anything else there we just freshened up y here and slept there so ok if u want a budget stay and can deal with that . I would go back to the area but not that hotel by choice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Macao; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic; Review: Holiday of a lifetime here at the Macao. Yes the room smelt damp but it was immaculate and attended to daily with full stocked fridge and optics daily. We were treated like royalty by all the staff even the entertainment staff went above and beyond to make sure you had a wonderful stress free holiday. They were so attentive and not just after tips! We found this was not just exclusive to the hotel the Dominican people are such a caring friendly and happy people who want you to be happy too. Loved it would Def recommend this hotel always stuff to do or you can chill it's up to you applause applause appla use to the entertains and macao staff thank you for making us feel like we were truly on a break 😎; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pied Bull Inn; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: Bit pricey for a pub wouldn pay that a gain but fab location lovely room and great friendlystaff ' the food is delicious. Open till 12 with u r own key if y stay out later. Would Def recommend but just think it's a bit of a sting for a night in a pub.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peckforton Castle; City: Tarporley Cheshire England; Review: Nice place but quite pricey for what it is. Ate in a non atmospheric restaurant considering we were dining in a castle. Same with the bar and even on this mild Xmas evenings they didn't have the courtyard open which would have been nice to sit in with fairy lights in and heaters but it was all shut off. The beds were comfy and rooms nice the spa is just treatments it was Def missing a pool and sauna etc. When u drive up its most impressive but it felt very dead to me once inside even though it was busy with a wedding and company Xmas do on. Glad we booked via Groupon would not liked to have paid full price. Waited along time for breakfast and got the toast and tea after ten fifteen mins 9f eating a full English? Would not return or have my wedding there have visited nicer places with attentive staff for less money where I have felt like royalty; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Durrants Hotel; City: London England; Review: This hotel was in a brilliant location for shops, tube, museums, Hyde Park, everything really and when we saw the front we were blown away unfortunately the room was not as awesome. It was sated, old and there were no tea and coffee making facilities we had to pay a fiver for a brew. The staff were nice and friendly. Very speedy check in would visit again if it was cheaper; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington; City: London England; Review: This was ok, the rooms were ok, the lift was weird, you have to pay for wifi and the staff didn't speak very clearly and in non English accent which made it difficult to understand them. It didn't feel very welcoming but we were room only so didn't really see much of the hotel. Good location right opposite the tube with lots of nice eateries and deli's close by.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica; City: Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: We booked an adult only riu following such a good experience with them in dominican. We hoped we would get the same standard sticking with the riu brand and the palace jamaica did not disappoint. It was a fabulous hotel. Staff were fab, every single one of them. I wish I had got all their names. The men and women serving us drinks on the beach went out of their way to please you and not for tips and they didn't hint for tips like some reviews have said the ones we met. Fabian was so charming and friendly, Anna kay did the best fried ice cream and was very helpful, the domestic staff and the ones who did the room the towels the fridge and optic refills were all fabulous. The hotel was extremely clean the rooms the toilets everywhere. Day and night you saw staff cleaning the hotel, the grounds and brushing the beach. The drinks were premium, great cocktails, food was amazing hats off to all the chefs and the presentation in the buffet especially at night was spectacular. The entertainment staff tried their best with a quite laid back bunch of guests while we stayed there, no one seemed to want to do anything in the day, but plenty of guests joined in at night. The entertainment staff still tried with activities in the day though so credit to them. The beach was not so brilliant, the sea was a bit murky not very clear and you couldn't walk far long the beach before you came to a wall or division. However, it still looked and felt like paradise so it didn't bother us, neither did the work going on neThe xt door ( you did have the option of the riu hotel next door which made a nice change) or across the sea at the sandals resort because everything else was so perfect. The management were at dinner every night and you could see they strive for a high standard and this came through from the quality and professionalism of the staff and services, felt like no expense was spared to make sure we had a good stay the taxi staff were great too . If you are like us and find you are saving and sacrificing all year to have a good holiday but still get a high standard and feel like it's special without it being too much of a stretch then this hotel is the place to book. We felt like millionaires or VIP guests but without the price tag so we actually have twice now experienced a holiday that we would have thought was beyond our dreams but thanks to riu we can. Well done to all the staff and management at the riu palace jamaica and thank you for being a wonderful host and making every day and night special. I only lyrics wish more hotel were like this. Loved jamaica too, lots of things to do, great places to visit and felt very safe even at night at the clubs thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exotica Hotel Spa by Zante Plaza; City: Kalamaki Zakynthos Ionian Islands; Review: Hotel not my cup of tea and not as described by thomas cook. But this hotel has the best team of staff i have ever come across. So pleasant happy helpful kind and friendly you would think they're one big family and u r part of it. They make you feel welcome and that nothing is too much trouble. Especially costs and thanks who thought me Greek during my stay. The hotel us small and was not ready to open it would seem as it was lacking in facilities and amenities can't see it ever being 5 star. Rooms nice and modern but small and no privacy if you want a wash. Food bland and samey. Snacks dry and boring drink flat and soapy. WiFi ify, Location good and breakfast good, beds comfy but staff amazing, they made our stay enjoyable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catalonia Punta del Rey; City: Las Caletillas Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: This was a good hotel 3 star with hard working staff. Food ok had theme nights. Sometimes get odd dish that was cold so be careful. Wine not good and local spirits but always sonething to eat and drink. Room was basic have to pay for safe, patio door didn't lock and front of door had damage shower came out of 2 or 3 spouts but we didn't mind enough to complain. Pool got busy cos not a lot if sunny spots but the solarium over the road was a lovely spot for sunbathing. Entertainment was good day and night. Especially like the trips out to local areas good touch. Location was fab. The town is a real Spanish town with lots of bars and restaurants. Nice beach and local transport good. All in all gave us what we needed for a week. Lots of people were on their return visits and could understand why.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Majestic Hotel; City: Harrogate North Yorkshire England; Review: I loved this hotel, the location was superb the staff were lovely the room was spacious and bed very comfy. The food was good and the ambience in the bar and restaurant was elegant yet relaxing. Yes the hotel is worn and tired but you see past that because of the grandness. It has amazing features and I agree would have been very luxurious in it's day. Check out the men's loos downstairs from the bar they are fantastic I hope they never change never seen anything like it takes you back in time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carlota Apartments; City: Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: You get what you pay for but even this should have been cheaper. Beds were like operating tables ants in bathroom no kettle had to brew up in pan. Balcony door broken and towels were worst I have ever seen they didn’t even dry your hands let alone your body after a shower. Very dated decor and balcony big but no sun. But it was a good location and staff were nice.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Waverly 10985042X084AN Imperial Dress 42-Inch by 84-Inch Single Window Panel, Antique; Brand: WAVERLY; Review: The fabric is really rich and warm on these. They are not lined, but are really good quality. There is some variation in length, so if you plan on just hanging them straight you may need to experiment with several packages of them. However, the color was great package to package. Overall, a really good value for a nice product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luggage Pros Designer Luggage Rack with Black Webbing; Brand: Luggage Pros; Review: This is a beautiful luggage rack, and has a very nice finish to it. Perfect for adding a finishing touch to a guest room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waverly 10985050X015AN Imperial Dress 50-Inch by 15-Inch Window Valance, Antique; Brand: WAVERLY; Review: Nice quality drapes and beautiful pattern. My only complaint is that I wish they came in a wider width and some other length options. I had to use two panels per window to get the fullness which is okay, but I would have loved a wider panel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks Verismo 580 Brewer Silver (011023256); Brand: Starbucks; Review: I got one of these last Christmas, and it is a big waste of money. It makes tiny little cups, leaks all over, and the cups are way too expensive. I used it for six months and then gave up. It sat for about a month, and then when I tried to use it again it won't pull water through it at all. I threw it out and bought a Keurig.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Glassware 12-pc. Set; Brand: Home Essentials; Review: I love the design of these, and they feel really solid in your hand. Good value for glasses I expect to last a long time. The packaging from the manufacturer was very solid, they arrived in perfect condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CHEFVANTAGE Salt and Pepper Shakers Set with Adjustable Pour Holes - Red; Brand: CHEFVANTAGE; Review: Very cute salt and pepper, and the adjustable holes are great. Just what I wanted, a sleek modern design and functional!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mikasa 5060761 Harmony 65-Piece 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set with Serving Utensil Set,; Brand: Mikasa; Review: Beautiful set, but the forks are really long and the soup spoons are huge. This flatware will take a bit of gettin used to!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bellemain 6 Piece Canning Tool Set - Vinyl Coated Stainless Steel; Brand: Bellemain; Review: My first experience with jam making this summer, and this kit has everything you need. Well, except a big stockpot and rack. Seems well made, and does the job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vremi Handheld Milk Frother Wand; Brand: Vremi; Review: Very delicate, but it does the job. You need to be careful washing it, but it does froth the milk well. Good for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Dietz #1 Little Wizard Oil Lamp Burning Lantern Red with Gold Trim; Brand: Dietz; Review: Awesome lamp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Northwest Company NHL Puck Sherpa Throw Blanket; Brand: The Northwest Company; Review: Picture shows orange blanket, purple delivered.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TETON Sports Mountain Adventurer 4000 Backpack; Lightweight Hiking Backpack for Camping, Hunting, Travel, and Outdoor; Brand: TETON Sports; Review: 6'-2", bought one of the larger varieties of this backpack availalble. Several critiques so far: - Insufficient torso adjustments, cannot get a proper fit with this backpack. - Side Straps are of insufficient length. Not long enough to fit a tent to mount on the side of the pack. Don't know who's design decision this was but it was a poor one. - Overflow top is undersized, there is a larger degree of adjustment to the top of the pack than is available for the overflow at the top of the pack. Feels solid so far, would be better if under 6'-0" in height. Will update review with more trail time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: UTG Tactical OP Bipod, QD Lever Mount, Height 5.9"-7.3"; Brand: UTG; Review: Panning is near non existent, too difficult to pan and over stresses springs and moves legs before any meaningful panning occurs. For whatever reason the legs are spring assisted to close not open, poor design decision. Works As a bipod, but plenty of weird design decisions; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Winmau Blade 4 Bristle Dartboard; Brand: Winmau; Review: Did not arrive with hanging kit shown as being provided in users manual. Package was clearly a retaped return without parts needed to use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: RCBS 90200 Hand Priming Tool; Brand: RCBS; Review: Cheap s***ty plastic used in feed ramp. When assembled, the shell holder pinches the s***ty plastic and does not allow primers to feed thru automatic feeder. Automatic feeder primer holder (green piece) doesn't really have a very tight lock, have sprayed primers everywhere the few times I tried to use the thing. At this point I'm just putting in one primer at a time. Disappointing quality. Paid more for RCBS thinking it'd be better quality. Very disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Primos Gen 2 Bipod Trigger Stick, 24-61-Inch; Brand: Primos Hunting; Review: Worked well for a few hunts. Trigger now doesn't operate legs at all. Legs grinding up on other. If you're using your trigger stick indoors, you're probably alright. If you need to use it for any outdoor application, it will probably fail fairly quickly. Do not recommend. My Primos Trigger Stick is now a Primos Stick.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: BELLEVUE PALACE Bern; City: Bern Bern Mittelland District Canton of Bern; Review: We loved our stay at the Bellevue Palace Hotel in Bern. The hotel is elegant, exquisite and just lovely and the staff is exceptional! We were warmly greeted upon our arrival and escorted to our room. Patrick, the concierge, was delightful, amazingly helpful and very knowledgeable. He was able to provide us with many wonderful recommendations, perfect directions and fun insights. Our room was spacious and beautiful as was the bathroom. The restaurant is lovely and when eating outside the views are gorgeous. The food was exceptionally delicious and the service meticulous. I mentioned that my son was celebrating his 18th birthday and they surprised him with a scrumptious and beautiful cake which contained a very large and long-lasting sparkler - it was a delightful and unexpected surprise and very much appreciated. We would stay here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to others! It is conveniently located to the Old Town and within easy walking distance of most sights, shops, museums, churches and restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steigenberger Bellerive au Lac; City: Zurich; Review: We enjoyed our stay at Steigenberger Bellerive au Lac very much. The staff was wonderful - accommodating and most helpful! Our room was very comfortable, clean, spacious and had a splendid view of the lake. The bathroom was large and modern. The food at the restaurant was exquisite! We thoroughly enjoyed each of our meals and the waitresses were wonderful. The location of the hotel is also excellent. The Zurich Opera House is only 5 minutes away and the walk to the center of town only takes about 10 to 15 minutes (and it is a lovely walk). The only thing that put a slight damper on our stay was the poor internet connection. We either had a very slow connection or no connection at all. That being said, we would be very happy and content to stay at Steigenberger Bellerive au Lac again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flanigan s Inn; City: Springdale Utah; Review: We stayed two nights while visiting Zion National Park and enjoyed our stay tremendously! The inn is a little gem. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The restaurant, The Spotted Dog, was superb - truly excellent dishes prepared and presented with care. There is also a spa associated with the inn which we didn't have time to visit but will during our next stay! The Inn is conveniently located just outside of the entrance to Zion's and is also within a short distance to town where there a number of art galleries, quaint shops and restaurants. We are looking forward to staying here again! It is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and enjoy the amazing displays of nature that surround Flanigan's. Seriously, don't miss The Spotted Dog!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Parsonage Hotel; City: Oxford Oxfordshire England; Review: We liked everything about the Old Parsonage Hotel! The reception staff was friendly, personable and extremely helpful. In fact, even prior to our arrival the staff members went out of their way to answer my questions and address my concerns. The parsonage itself is lovely and has been remodeled to reflect its past but updated in an elegantly modern way. Our room was quite spacious with a separate sitting area that was comfortable and allowed guests to visit. We were located on the ground floor and looked out onto the beautiful courtyard with its lovely gazebo. Our room was quiet, impeccably clean, and our mattress was firm and perfect for a good night's rest! We loved the woolen spread on our bed as well as the beautiful woolen fabric on the sofa in the sitting area. It was a lovely herringbone bone pattern and super soft. We pre-ordered breakfast delivered to our room every morning and each day it arrived promptly at the requested time and was hot and delicious! The Old Parsonage Hotel is minutes from many fun Oxford sights and the fact that it is a bit removed from some of the more touristy areas of the city was a plus for us. The restaurant serves fresh and seasonal dishes and you can eat either inside in the beautiful and artsy dining room or outside as they have a delightful patio that is a perfect place in which to relax and enjoy (lunch, tea or dinner)! We totally loved every minute of our stay at the Old Parsonage and would definitely return on our next trip to Oxford!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Suitess zu Dresden; City: Dresden Saxony; Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Suitess - An der Frauenkirche! The reception staff that greeted us was warm, welcoming and very helpful. Our room was spacious and tastefully decorated with a nice sitting area. It was in excellent condition and our view from the windows was spectacular - we were literally right across the street from the gorgeous Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady! Dresden is a small city and easily walkable but we were minutes from so many wonderful museums and sights (The Green Vault, The Albertinum, The Procession of Princes, Bruehl Terrace, Zwinger Palace). We also really appreciated a comfortable mattress, a delicious and plentiful breakfast buffet (everything from meats, cheeses, breads, fresh fruit, croissants, cereals, yogurt, salads, as wells as a selection of hot dishes that could be ordered and were freshly prepared) and a spacious, well appointed bathroom with a separate shower and tub. Additionally, we enjoyed wonderful recommendations from the reception staff regarding nearby restaurants and would very much suggest dining at both Coselpalais and Kastenmeiers (great fish dishes and located in a beautiful Rococo building with a rough stone wall interior). The reception staff throughout our stay was friendly, informative and patiently answered all of our questions. Our stay was totally delightful and we would return again in a heartbeat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kings Court; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Hotel Kings Court is one of our favorite hotels in Europe. It is a beautiful and luxurious hotel with a warm, welcoming and helpful staff whose attention to detail is most impressive. We were traveling as a family of three and stayed in an Executive Suite. Our room was very spacious, quiet, elegantly decorated and spotlessly clean, with a large living area, separate bedroom with a very comfortable mattress and two full bathrooms. We were greeted with a bottle of champagne on ice, delicious chocolates and a hand-written welcome note. As my husband has a medical condition, my request for a walk-in shower was noted and met. We really appreciated the attention to detail that accompanied our entire stay. We also enjoyed the cozy bathrobes, slippers and L'Occitane toiletries. We ordered room service for dinner and our meals were delivered promptly and the dishes were hot, delicious and beautifully presented. The breakfast buffet was outstanding. The variety of dishes was amazing (everything from homemade breads, croissants, cereals, yogurt, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, salads, sushi, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, freshly squeezed juices, eggs, bacon and many more items that I'm not even remembering) and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite! The hotel also has other amenities (indoor pool and fitness center) which we did not have time to use on this trip. It is only minutes from Old Town Square and is also an easy walk to the Jewish cemetery and historic synagogues. There is a metro stop right outside the hotel. And, although it is a long walk up to the Castle District, for those who really enjoy walking and exploring it is very fun. We can hardly wait to return to beautiful Prague and the luxurious Hotel Kings Court!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Novotel Goa Shrem Hotel; City: Candolim Bardez North Goa District Goa; Review: Having stayed in Novotel's around the world before and other quality hotels in Goa I was very disappointed with the hotel. The hotel is designed as open to the street, and therefore noisy. I booked a superior room, this is a con as I was given a small room with no windows that could open. The rooms tend to have a lack of ventilation and therefore housekeeping cover this with room spray. The management view was that the basic rooms are superior, having stayed at the Hyatt and Taj in Goa, I could assure them they are not even close the these hotels basic rooms. In addition, I get woken up by the neighbouring room, there is an adjoining door which sound carries through. I have had to get the toilet fixed twice and the speaker in the bathroom doesn't work, I did ask for it to get repaired, but they replaced it and that didn't fix it and the blind for the bathroom is stained. Given that they charge high rates as a five star hotel, I need to judge them against that criteria, I recommend that travellers avoid this hotel, there are many better options in Goa where you get what you pay for.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aahana the Corbett Wilderness; City: Jim Corbett National Park Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: The rooms are great, the location is good, nice food, good swimming pool, WiFi at the reception area and the staff are very helpful, especially the naturalist. However any of the extras are way overpriced. A couple of examples, for a Jeep safari in the National Park for a foreigner the hotel charge Rp7150 or to hire a jeep Rp3,500. You can book a safari yourself at the official website for Rp1,600 (Indian local Rp100), this is easy and takes 5 minutes. Therefore they charge Rp2,000 for this 5 minute service. To book a jeep locally (with pick-up and drop off at the resort) you can do this for Rp1,500 to Rp2,000 ( just use google or call them). Therefore they charge Rp1,500 to make a 5 minute telephone call to book their Jeep. I recommend that anyone should book their own safaris and avoid any bookings using the hotel. Also the resort has no alcohol licence so bring your own if you want a cold beer after the safari.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Mumbai Garden City; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: I stayed at the Westin for 9 months whilst working in Mumbai and had a great stay. Having stayed in other hotels in Mumbai and around India I can say that the Mumbai Westin is one of the best. The rooms are large and very comfortable, the gym is superior, the food is very good, the is a shopping centre 2 minutes walk away and the WiFi is good enought to watch TV on. However, what really sets the Westin apart from other hotels is the staff, they are friendly, helpful and really do care. I would recommend this hotel in preference to any of the airport hotels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Teguise Beach Adults only; City: Costa Teguise Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: The second time I been here and it was a very nice stay, weather perfect, great breakfast, position of the hotel is close to beaches and restaurants. The only grumble was that I paid for a deluxe room and was given a very small room. Actually I was amazed they could get the whole bathroom, shower, bed squeezed into such a small space.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aloft Liverpool; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: I’m on my 3rd stay at Aloft and have been disappointed. I booked a few months ago and have previously had good experiences. Generally, if you pay for a good hotel you get a good hotel, this was my previous experience. After this current stay, I won’t be back. I’m a loyalty member and repeat visitor and have been allocated a room in the basement. The smell on the whole floor is air spray that is sickly fragrant of artificial flowers. I can hear the music from the upstairs bar in the room. You can’t watch the TV from the bed straight on, it faces the wardrobe. The blinds need to be drawn as people walking down the street have a view straight into the room. You can hear the conversations of the people in the next room. It reminds me of youth hostels I stayed in 20 years ago. I asked to change rooms, however none were available in the whole hotel. I have stayed at 3 other hotels in Liverpool, none were this bad and that include cheap and cheerful B&Bs. My advice, just go elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Another Broken Egg Cafe; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: We had SUCH excellent service here! The food was fresh and yummy (my fiancé got the supreme omelet and it was so hardy and delicious; you could actually taste all the flavors in it!) and the Spiked Vanilla Cold Brew was excellent. My main disappointment was the price of the drinks. But if you're fine paying a little more then it's a good place to brunch!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Coffee; City: Avon, IN; Review: I've been to Cabin Coffee a few times now and have sampled a basic latte, a specialty latte, and their iced tea... all three were disappointing. If you tend to like your coffee with lots of extra cream and sugar then you might like it, but I couldn't get past how sweet the coffee drinks were! I was also disappointed by the pricing. Upside: the staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mori Sushi; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: My fiancé and I really enjoyed our experience at Mori Sushi! We ordered clear soup and miso soup, as well as several different sushi rolls, and we loved everything we ordered. The wait time was a little long, but we thought it was well-worth it for the quality of the food! The atmosphere was a great blend of sophisticated and casual, and it was a really relaxing and yummy place to spend an evening!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Eggs; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Wild Egg has quickly become my husband and I's favorite brunch place in the city! The food is always yummy and the service is always great. The "grilled cheese & tomato basil soup" blows me away every time! It tastes wonderfully homemade and it is the perfect light meal; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PROVIDER; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I love touring coffee shops and trying their specialty lattes, so I opted for the iced ginger latte here... it wasn't a bad cup of coffee, but it was definitely not worth $7 (+tax!). I can usually get something similar in Indy for $5-6, tops. My husband said the same thing about the $4 Flat White. I don't know that I'll come back, just because the prices were so high, but the location and decor were nice enough. You can tell it's owned by the same people who own Coat Check Coffee because several of the drinks (like the flavored lattes) are exactly the same, but the setup and decor here is different. Very hipster-stylish vibes with hanging plants and a painted mural wall. Honestly my favorite thing was the tables! They were deep enough to set up a laptop and a notebook in front of you, so you could set up a pretty great work station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Commissary Barber & Barista; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Commissary is a great place to stop in for a cup of coffee on-the-go, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it if you're planning on sitting and working for awhile. They have very limited seating (especially for one person) and only a few truly comfortable spots to sit (although, to their credit, they have a few larger tables for groups that I've never used, and those might be better!) ...but despite all that, I keep going back because the coffee is delicious and the baristas are great! They always give good recommendations, and their flavor combinations are so unique, fresh, and fun! They have several lattes (like the iced Pineapple Ube latte) that are really light and refreshing and make for excellent summer drinks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Dreamworld Resort Hotel Golf Course; City: Karachi Sindh Province; Review: My family and I visited midweek and the resort was fairly quiet. We paid Rs20,000 each for entry into the resort which included a buffet lunch. My family and I visited first visited the bowling alley, games arcade and also the resort's restaurant. Upon entry into the resort we were told (and paid for) a buffet lunch at the restaurant but this wasn't the case when we arrived there as they had no idea about the buffet? Instead of having the buffet lunch as expected we ordered a mixture of Chinese style and Pakistani dishes along with ice cream and gulab jamun for dessert. The food was okay but nothing special. The service in the restaurant was somewhat slow. After eating lunch we decided to check out the rest of the resort. We visited the stables and safari but were told these were exclusive to members only so anyone wanting to use these facilities needs to be in a member of Dreamworld. After that we decided to check out the water activities. The women's pool was closed due to pipeline issues. The other water based facilities that were open were three sets of slides and a wave machine these facilities opened at 3pm. Female members of my family including myself weren't allowed to use the wave machine due to the type of clothing (salwar kameez) we had on. We were told there is a strict swimwear code and were refused entry. So bear this in mind when visiting. However we had no problem using the slides.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wilsons Hotel Blackpool Tower View; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: We travelled from London with our family to stay in Blackpool and found Wilsons Hotel to be a perfect b&b. It is right in the centre and very reasonably priced. It's clean, very well maintained and smelt refreshing as we entered. The owners (a young couple) welcomed us very well and were always willing to help us out of their way with parking and showed us various dining options around. We would definitely go back during illuminations and for a longer stay for sure. 5 star wilsons!!! Thank you for making our stay a pleasant one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cabin; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: My husband and I stayed here in December. We were unsure of what to expect after reading some of the previous reviews. The room was a pretty decent size although we had two twin beds. The hotel location is a bit far from the city centre but there is a Subway and convenience store just opposite the hotel. There is also a bus stop which is only a few meters from the hotel with good links to the city centre. Breakfast each morning was a buffet style with a variety of things to chose from. We didn't try the wifi so I can't comment on that but do be aware you have to pay for it. We had an amazing view of the sea from our hotel room. I'd recommend this place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chimes on the Sea; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: After searching for a b&b near the seafront I stumbled across this one. I informed the owner that I would be checking in late and they were more than accommodating to that. The hosts themselves are very welcoming and extremely friendly. They really couldn't do enough for me and my husband. The location is perfect for a short getaway as it's located on the Promenade and everything is nearby. The room itself was great, bed was comfortable, linen and towels were clean, the room smell was pleasant and was everything we needed. Will be returning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oak Lea Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Great hotel which isn’t far from the main attractions. The owner was really friendly and accommodating. Room was a decent size and clean. Buffet breakfast was spot on, reasonably priced and lots to choose from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Heye 130; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Fantastic hotel in a nice part of Amsterdam. Super friendly service and everything was great. Amenities close by and tram link near by. 30 minutes or so walk to main attractions. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay. Only negative thing I have to say is I wish there was a mirror in the room. Apart from that the room was clean, well sized and good decor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Carter's Baby Boys' 5 Pack Striped Bodysuits - Stripe; Brand: ; Review: I bought these tops for my Grandson's. The tops fit them perfect and the colors were also perfect! Excellent Quality. Will buy again and recommend these tops.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mud Pie Little Girls' Little Chick Skirt Set; Brand: Mud Pie; Review: Bought this for my Granddaughter. This outfit looks so cute on her! Also received this really quick from this company. Will buy again from Mudpie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mud Pie Baby Girls' Bunny Pocket Romper; Brand: Mud Pie; Review: Bought this for my Granddaughter. It's so cute and pretty on her. Will buy from Mudpie again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Flower Headband Flexible Wire Metal Hair Bands U86121-0119crystal; Brand: Bella; Review: This headband is beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spenco Women's Yumi Metallic Sandal; Brand: Spenco; Review: The picture you see on Amazon is exactly what you receive. I bought the silver sandel and I really like the look of the sandel. Would buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: 53-Inch Camera Tripod with Bubble Level (Silver); Brand: Generic; Review: I buy these for work in amounts of 20+ at a time. These used to be a good product, pretty reliable, sturdy units. But last shipments, even though all description and pictures stayed same. We got different units. And I know this for fact since we had previous order still in stock. It's much much smaller and no longer fits the spec. Seller either need to check their inventory and correct the mistake or if this is different unit with different specs, seller MUST repost using NEW specs. If seller can bring old spec tripods back, contact me, I'll buy more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: GEP Replacement AC Adapter Power Charger for ASUS eee PC Netbook Compatible Model No: Eee PC900 901 1000 1000H; Brand: GEP; Review: Good price & works well! It needs 15 words or more but all I want to say is that this is a good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE 5.2 -Inch Hard Case GPS Case - Black; Brand: HDE; Review: When it's new, it has new factory smell... but once that wears out, it's great case! I got two!! !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Acoustik HP902R Feet POWER ACCOUSTIC 2 SWIVEL 2CH. WIRELESS; Brand: Power Acoustik; Review: Had lots of skepticism on this unit. And for $70, I should.... (and excuse me if I thought that was expensive for a wireless headphones) Setup was easy enough but remember, you have to provide your own power supply!!! And you need to electric tape power line that comes with in order to avoid shortages. That was slightly annoying. For $70, I expect a full package with power adapter. I happened to have a universal power unit that's lying around so I got lucky. Once that's done and got unit hooked up to whichever audio source you want to use (my case would be headphone jack of central audio system), Initially, there was too much statics and noises I thought I got a wrong unit. until I found a workaround. Raise your volume on your unit and have minimum volume on headphones. Meaning headphone should be set at 20~50% volume of what it does. Anything higher will create nasty static and you will not enjoy the sound. I guess that's limitation of 900mhz? Or maybe because it's not one of those 'fancy expensive ones' Overall, I'm happy with the product and will not be returning it unless something else comes up. Headphone itself is kinda flimsy but usable as long as you're careful with it and don't 'man handle' it too much. It failed to get 5 star for me since it did not come with power adapter and that producing lots of static at higher volume isn't acceptable. (even though there's a workaround) Still a solid four star since I can now enjoy quiet living room space when my wife wants to watch big TV by herself. Now only if there's a way to mute her laughter during her alone TV time...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Merkury Innovations Laptop Cooling Stand Metal Mesh Surface with Silent Fan (M-CP310); Brand: Merkury Innovations; Review: Front pad is attached to unit via cheap glue, from the first day, it comes off easily when it's not pressured by a laptop. But since it's always squeezed by laptop, it's passable unit. The other thing is when your desk is uneven, it doesn't know what to do. Meaning yes desk is apparently uneven after getting this unit I realized, but the unit doesn't help. In fact, it makes it worse by dancing around on it. But you can place some coasters to fix it. Overall good, sturdy product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter Charge Connection Converter Audio Adapter for 7/7Plus iPhone 8/8Plus X Dongle Cell Phone Accessories 2; Brand: CHOOBY; Review: I use this with my t100. This works great, no problem so far, fast and reliable! A good purchase! .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perixx PERIBOARD-806, Bluetooth ALU Folding Keyboard - Support Android 4.4 KitKat - Elegant Aluminium Design; Brand: Perixx; Review: Just got this product, so far it's a great product. The way keyboard opens up: A+ Look of the unit: A+ Feel of the unit: Love the front but back part is little rough metal, not a deal breaker: A Bluetooth turns off when folding the keyboard to save battery: A+ Keyboard layout: little cramped in but is expected of this sized keyboard: A Overall a great product!!! It's missing only one small thing which is why I gave four star. Based on design sophistication of this unit, I think they could have easily put a small stand to tilt keyboard for easy typing. On my first trial, I used my cell phone to raise the back part and it worked well. This also is not a deal breaker especially considering level of other keyboard on the market. So far, highly recommended!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 67MM Vivitar UV CPL FLD Filter Kit and Accessory Bundle for Lenses with a 67mm Filter Size; Brand: Goja; Review: Filters works well. Lens cap line has strong sticker that's great! But hood doesn't work well. Hood looks good but when using with my regular 15-50mm lense (basic nikon D3200 lens), hoods shows up on the edge. they did provide partial refund for the hood which was fair.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: IR Wireless Shutter Remote Control Compatible with Canon EOS 6D Mark II, 5D Mark IV III II, 5DS; Brand: WAAO; Review: Works but it must be pointed directly at camera. Probably not remote control's fault but it probably could compensate by sending stronger signal. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BlueRigger High Speed Mini HDMI to HDMI cable – Support 4K- Ultra HD, 3D, 1080p and Ethernet (Latest Standard); Brand: BlueRigger; Review: Works great. Used this to use as live view for photobooth. Works very well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RCA RCR503BZ 3-Device Palm-Sized Universal Remote; Brand: RCA; Review: It works for my TV but it doesn't work for my RCA audio system. RT2770 I even got codes for them and some of codes are 5 digits but this remote control even though it says RCA doesn't accept 5 digit codes. It only accepts 4 digit codes for programming... Good price and works well with one unit but it's only half useful to me unfortunately. It should state that on description that it works only with 4 digit programming codes and NOT working with some of RCA audio system. That would have deterred me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2-in-1 Lightning Splitter Adapter for iPhone X/8/8 Plus/7/7 Plus. Compatible IOS 10 or; Brand: Lotuyye; Review: Great product!!! I initially bought it for my wife who wanted to see our new born's pictures at work. I ended up getting one for my parents and another for her parents. easy to work with, free storage is plenty especially if you use their recommended resizing. (which you should) Easy to use, works great, looks great!!!!! And here's reason it's 4 star. 1. Frame stand(?) There's little stand that goes behind the frame that hols the frame up. This thing is VERY flimsy. in fact, the first one I got broke off by twisting a bit too much. And I wasn't even twisting hard. they need to make this stronger & add option to hang on the wall. But if you're careful and know what to look for, it's doable. 2. Software website: Uploading and managing playlist is EASY! BUT the problem is that you CANNOT ADD pictures to playlist that's live. Meaning let say you created a playlist (album) called 'my pet'. And you add this to frame so it plays. (which does it well) but let say you have two new pictures to add to that album, if you add them to your album using their website, this pictures WILL NOT be added to frame even though it's liked with that album. You have to add those two pictures to your album's LIVE PLAYLIST again to make it work. And if you try dragging the album to playlist, it'll add entire thing twice! (except for the new pictures) So instead of updating the playlist, it'll simply copy them again. I did speak to their support and they did say they'll look into fixing this feature with updates. 3. Battery: I wish this had battery that goes with it. Not for whole day but even for 10~15 min backup ones so that you can take it off power line for a few min during setup or to show people pics. It'd be a nice option but not a necessity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Large Digital Camera / Video Padded Carrying Bag / Case for Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus Panasonic,; Brand: eCostConnection; Review: This is super flimsy bag... Cheap plastic construction. I bought it for my camera but will not store it or carry in that. I don't think it offers protection to safely transport $500 camera. It's great for carrying odd electronic pieces like battery & chargers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vensmile W8 Wintel Compute Stick Mini PC with Intel Atom BayTrail CR,Z3735F Quad Core Pocket Smart Computer HDMI TV Stick; Brand: Corelink; Review: Great looking box but it gets hot very quickly. Also came with windows that cannot be activated and support will not provide one. They asked to simply return...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vshare® Mini Pc Box Intel Atom Quad Core Bay Trail Cr Atom Z3735f Compute Stick Pocket Computer Windows Smart Box; Brand: Super-tvbox; Review: This is third Windows box I tried this month. And I think this is the best one! The main difference between this and most other is that this unit is big. Many people think smaller box is better but I disagree. Most smaller box has overheating issue, read their reviews. And most of them need some sort of fan to keep it cool. However, this unit is size of adult man's hand with plenty of empty space inside. After running this for 4 hours watching netflix, the unit is just slightly warm, not even close to what other smaller unit was only after 30 min. First PIPO (funny name btw lol) I ordered had some loose part inside, tried to fix it since it's probably simple piece inside but could not open the case without breaking. so I had to replace it with a new unit. The only issue i had was windows store does NOT work on this one. Previous box also didn't work and not sure if that's because it's Bing version. The only difference is I use browser to watch netflix which isn't a big deal. Lastly, I love having USB port in the front. Super convenient!!! There's also two more in the back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rii 3-In-1 Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad & Remote Control, White (mini i6 BT); Brand: Rii; Review: Final Update 6/7/16 - Buy at your own risk! This product is great!! I love it BUT if it breaks which mine did after about 8 months, manufacturer will NOT cover this product, Even though on this page it clearly says 'authorized seller of Rii & 1 year warranty', according to manufacturer, these sellers are NOT authorized & they told me that they will not warranty this product. It's shame cuz this really is a nice remote! Good Luck! I told manufacturer that I'll share this info for future buyers. If seller or anyone else had different info/experience with warranty on this, let me know. I'd be happy to update this review they just made a mistake. -------------- Update 6/1/16 - Had this unit for about 8 months or so and one of the unit is having issue (I bought two) where it's clicking on its own. Contacted warranty support, got initial response in 5/20/16 but then nothing for 2 weeks. Changing rating to 1 star from 5. I'll update it if I ever get response... based on how they take care of warranty issue. --------------- Original 4 star review: I got this with worrisome hope after failing range performance of another unit (passport i think). Anyway, this unit is MUCH better unit. Worth extra $10!!! PRO - Works well - Good range (not best, but good) - Key lit up automatically, love it! - Solid feel to the remote, it has sturdy built - When you flip mouse, arrow flips with it! - Nice looking too! CONS - how it lost one star - Range could be better - it works in my room but only if I point it certain direction. It's doable though.... But product like Logitec wireless keyboard can manage it to work behind a sofa... why can't this have same strength??? - Mouse flip does not save your preference - This is why it lost a star. So i like to use it like remote (vertically) with mousepad on top. there is button to flip it vertically to be used that way. However, if you put down remote and use it again next time, it'll go back to horizontal mode automatically. Battery did NOT die and I did NOT turn off the power switch either. Every time it goes to auto-sleep, it'll go back to default mode. It's annoying as it should remember the setting unless i turn it off..... but once again, not a deal breaker. I think this is still the best one on the market... at least on Amazon.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blurex DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Compatible with Time Warner, Charter, Mediacom, Bright House; Brand: Blurex; Review: GREAT modem. Works very well with Time Warner! Get it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPazzPort Mini Wireless Handheld Keyboard with IR Remote - Black; Brand: iPazzPort; Review: I really wanted to like this unit. Because I spent a good amount of time looking for a remote control for my new Windows TV box. I tried air mouse thing but never liked it. I prefer a pad that I can control. Anyway, 1st unit that came had dead batter, would only work when connected... So had to get replacement which was quick with prime. Overall works great, setting up was easy and programmed to be TV remote which is what I love about this unit!!! I sat down on my bed which is about 5~7 feet away and at about same height as TV which we got high bed.... And that's when the problem started. I've seen few other reviews complaining about the rage... i figured serious if I'm sitting in 10 x 10 room with queen bed and chest where TV is on fills up the room, I should be ok... NOPE! This unit has like 3 ft range. From the bed, I had to move mouse like 10 times just go half way across the screen to make netflix full screen. I tried different things like pointing in different direction and etc nothing worked... so returned it. If they fix the range issue, this is a doable product with good feature. They get 3 star for that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheetah Mounts APFMSB TV Wall Mount Bracket for 20-55” TVs Up To VESA 400 and 115 lbs including a Twisted; Brand: Cheetah; Review: I was very skeptical because it was so cheap and thin looking compare to all those thick, monster-truck like mounts. I did see there was over 1,000 positive reviews & couple people who explained why this is still strong because of all the angles they made it to reduce metal and etc. So I decided to try it knowing that Amazon Prime is always on customer's side. :) It took me a while to do this because this is my first big sized mount I ever did. This is a great mount with EASY disengage pull button and makes it look super nice!!! (see pictures) But here's why it didn't get 5 star - Upon opening the box, I noticed that one end of the frame is bent as shown on picture. After discussing with my friend who does a lot of these things, we decided that this probably would not effect integrity of the unit + I already got the space ready which takes a while to do... lol - Their screw that holds two metal together is not very strong. There's 6 screws total that holds metal frame together in the middle and they wont' tighten very well, meaning I wanted to make sure it's nice and tight and when I tried tighten to my satisfaction, one of them got completely lose. and they did NOT provide extra screws on those whcih they should. So did resolve it by removing washer on that one screw to tighten it. So I think overall quality is there but they didn't spend as much on those little pieces. But after i built it, i did plenty of testing to try to bend it and picking up TV by hand holding on to the frame only and it seems to be strong enough. So the TV is up. (55") and it looks real nice. I'll update if anything changes on this but I think this is a good purchase!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HDE Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Mouse Optical Ergonomic Slim Profile Mouse with Adjustable DPI 800/1000/1200/1600 (Black); Brand: HDE; Review: There were some bad reviews but I decided to get it and try since this was the only one that fit my criteria. I think people who are complaining might be wanting a $50 mouse for $10 bucks. This is a GREAT, occasional use bluetooth mouse. Pros: - FLAT design - it fits in my briefcase on top of kindle!!!! - Power off button - saves battery - Works WELL!!!! Cons: Yes, it does feel like cheap plastic but I really did not want to spend more on a mouse that I use maybe 1~2 a month. I would NOT recommend this if you're going to use this everyday. Spend more $$ and get a good product for everyday use. I spend about $30+ for my everyday mouse. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS VS248H-P 24" Full HD 1920x1080 2ms HDMI DVI VGA Back-lit LED Monitor; Brand: Asus; Review: If you do not like glare, do not buy this monitor. If you think you'll get nice viewing angle, DO NOT GET THIS MONITOR! Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Asus monitor. I own about 7 of them. But this gotta be their worst monitor yet! Glare was SO BAD that if I moved 5 degree off from main position, i couldn't see anything... lol Ended up returning and got VS239H-P. This is $10~15 more but totally worth it. Great monitor! Also, I highly recommend VN247H-P if you can spend little more. I used those as my main monitor and it's the best monitor I ever had!!! :); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ASUS VN247H-P 23.6" Full HD 1920x1080 1ms HDMI VGA Back-lit LED Monitor; Brand: Asus; Review: This is by far the best monitor I ever had!!! I own 3 of these now and love it!!! Also it's thin edges make it look great!!! I believe this monitor is not even IPS but it has very wide viewing angle too!!! Great monitor!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech USB Headset H570e Stereo; Brand: Logitech; Review: It was hard to decide between 3 and 4 star on this item. Sound quality is great!!! I don't really like how it interface on Windows 10 but that's not the issue with this product. It loses it's start on two things. 1. Headrest? part is non-adjustable. I guess I have larger head? and the other end where it's supposed to rest on top of ear to be comfortable rest on 45 degree angle toward top of my head, making it uncomfortable. 2. Ear piece, while it has great sound, warms up very quickly. After wearing it for about 30+mins, you can feel the heat coming from between my ear and the ear piece.... Considering returning it.. but haven't decided.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface; Brand: Axxess; Review: Works like a charm!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Backup CameraEsky Car Rear View 180° Viewing Angle 100% Waterproof High-Definition CCD 2 LED Night Vision; Brand: Esky; Review: Good unit & video looks great even at night time. However, 2 minor things to lose a star. 1. Power wire should be a lot longer... They give you enough video wire (but could be longer) to just fit with about 1 feet leftover in TC. bigger cars will have issue I think. Power wire however is super short. only 3 ft? I think? I think something around 12ft is given for any car wiring. Use spare wires if you have it or make a run to get some before you install. 2. When tightening unit to license plate, middle part where joint is start to have gap. So I had to semi-tighten and considering putting glue so it doesn't fall apart.... I think they may have made middle part too fat in the back and it's being pushed against the back panel when being tighten. Overall good unit however, get it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer AVH-X4700BS DVD Receiver with 7" Motorized Display, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free, SiriusXM-Ready, Android Music Support, and Pandora (AVHX4700BS); Brand: Pioneer; Review: Get is with driving bypass + reverse camera + steering wheel remote control kit and you got yourself an awesome new audio set! Love it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Generic; Review: Life saver especially at the hotel. This is in my travel pack now and I love it everytime i use it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iMBAPrice USB-MFAN USB Mini Desktop Fan; Brand: iMBAPrice; Review: Very cheap fan.. when it works, it would be ok... could be stronger.. but within first day, it started to make weird rattling noise. Then within a week, it makes old fan sound where it doesn't even spin anymore.... total waste... Amazon did give me refund. Dont' buy this item.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 2.0 Channel Bluetooth Sound Bar; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Sounds a lot better than expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HiKam A7, Wireless IP Camera 720P HD for Outdoor, Waterproof, Free 16GB SD, iPhone iPad Android, Night; Brand: HiKam; Review: This does fairly well. I read someone said this comes with speaker so you can talk to someone in front of it. Technically yes, it has a speaker BUT it's very very very low volume speaker where it's like having an earphone as a speaker, so it's NOT functional in any level. AS far as I can tell, you can't hook up external speaker to it. I asked HiKam support 2 days ago with no response so far. Their software is BASIC & Very User UN-Friendly. But you get what you pay for. So its a good value. Their Support site has some info but some are old information that doesn't fit and some links doesn't work so it's only half helpful... You can choose to contact them via email (no US phone number I know of) and Lily will answer which I believe is their only rep there. She can help you navigate through software and etc... but make sure you send her screenshot & all the details or she'll ask you follow up question and you have to wait typically 24 hours ~ 48 hours for each response. But if you're used to working with stuff like this, it's fairly straightforward for the most part. Camera will record continuous OR motion detection, 1~3 min selection and it WILL continue to record if motion continues. This does NOT have select zone motion detection but apparently their next version will. You CANNOT however record video on PC software on motion only. You have option to record or not, and that's it. This was a big disappointment for me and almost was a deal breaker. Hopefully they will upgrade their software to make this possible in the future. Overall it gets 4 star because it has good value and I decided to keep it at the end of the day and looking to get couple more of them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iSmartAlarm Preferred Home Security Package | Wireless DIY No Fee IFTTT & Alexa Compatible iOS & Android App |; Brand: iSmartAlarm; Review: This product totally deserves 5 stay eventually... And I'll update once they update software to meet the need. PRODUCT DESIGN - it's well designed system that covers all the basics of alarm system including sensors & motion. Its door/window sensors are little fatter than typical ADP ones but that's not a deal breaker since you don't really look at that all day. MODES - it has ARM, DISARM, HOME, and you can make as much custom mode as you want = This is just awesome! SUPPORT - they have adequate support. They typically do respond in 24 hours or so in most cases... but if you have a urgent question, don't expect to get an answer right away... Issue 1 - SENSITIVITY - So most alarm system as well as outdoor camera system I have have a way to (sometimes through manual way to adjusting via customer service) adjust motion sensitivity on motion & camera so it doesn't trigger on small 5~10 lbs dogs or clown fish in fish tank or branch moving softly on wind. Currently alarm WILL trigger in these settings even when you set it to 'LOW 'setting. I reported this to iSmartAlarm FEB of 2017 and they said they are aware of this issue/suggestion but so far no fix yet. (today is 1/31/18) Issue 2 - VIDEO STORAGE - Very often, video storage get all messed up where you have Today's videos 1/31, then below that, instead of showing yesterday's videos, it will show 1/24 instead of 1/30...(SEE PIC) skipping 6 days... and obviously this is not correct so you can't play any of 1/24 videos... nor view videos from 1/30, yesterday... They suggested restarting whole system to fix this and sometimes it fixes it and other times... not really... Issue 3 - APP ISSUE with DISARM - sometimes... it lags freezes when you try to DISARM the system (or other functions) So in past year of owning this, I had to climb up where I keep the hub (for safety) while siren is going, it's calling & texting & emailing me for alert to manually reset the system by unplugging the power. This happened I believe 5 times including once when their server was down. Other times, it'll just take forever for it to communicate so now I try to disarm system before getting into door.. and it often takes 2~3 min sitting outside trying to disarm the system.. (so that I don't trigger MADDNESS alarm with siren) OVERALL, this is a good system and I decided to keep it. (they gave me 6 months to decide due to all the issues I listed above) it's still worth investment and it works well. And I would be happy to change my rating to 5 star as soon as they fix above issues. Hope this helps!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: for iPhone 5 Nano SIM Card Adapter Black; Brand: Generic; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker Portable Multi-Angle Stand for Tablets, e-readers and Smartphones, Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy/Tab, Google Nexus, HTC,; Brand: Anker; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [6-PACK] Supershieldz- High Definition Clear Screen Protector Shield for Nokia Lumia 520 (AT&T) + Lifetime Replacements Warranty; Brand: Supershieldz; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: amFilm iPhone 8 7 6S 6 Screen Protector, Premium Anti-Glare/Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for iPhone 8 7 6/6S 4.7 inch; Brand: amFilm; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ailun Phone Case Compatible with iPhone 6s iPhone 6,Soft TPU Bumper&Hard Shell Solid PC Back,Shock-Absorption&Anti-Scratch Hybrid Dual-Layer Slim Cover,Siania Retail; Brand: AILUN; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VK Voxkin Universal Waterproof Case with Compass and Lanyard for iPhone 6S, 6, 6 Plus, 5, Galaxy S6,; Brand: VK Voxkin; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Cases,Vogue Shop 2in1 PC Silicone Hybrid High Impact Defender Case for Apple iPhone 6/6s 4.7 inch; Brand: Vogue; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5x BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 9330 Premium Clear LCD Screen Protector Cover Gua...; Brand: Generic; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Impact Series Silicone Case for BlackBerry 9350/9360 Curve - Black; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eForCity® Snap-on Rubberized Case Compatible with BlackBerry Curve 9350 / 9360 / 9370, Black; Brand: eForCity; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nokia Lumia 520 8GB Unlocked GSM Windows 8 Cell Phone - White; Brand: Nokia; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Incipio LGE-173 Frequency Case for the LG Optimus G Pro - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: Incipio; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG Optimus G Pro Screen Protector (E980)[3-Pack], iLLumiShield - Japanese Ultra Clear HD Film with Anti-Bubble and Anti-Fingerprint Shield; Brand: iLLumiShield; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaleidio (TM) Dual Layer Armor Hybrid Case For LG Optimus G Pro E980/E940 (AT&T) + Overbrawn Prying Tool; Brand: Kaleidio; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG G2 Screen Protector Cover, MPERO Collection Clear Screen Protector for LG G2; Brand: EMPIRE; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Studio 5.0S II Quad Band Unlocked (White); Brand: BLU; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [2-Pack] Supershieldz- Privacy Anti-Spy Screen Protector Shield for LG G2 + Lifetime Replacements Warranty - Retail Packaging; Brand: Supershieldz; Review: Great Product, works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Thorpe Page; Review: This book tells the story of women in the military who get deployed--so personally and viscerally. As a female Army veteran, I had wanted to know how today's women are experiencing service. I am so grateful for this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dereliction of Duty : Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam; Author: Visit Amazon's H. R. McMaster Page; Review: Having lived through these days, with friends who fought and died in Vietnam, I really appreciated reading this behind the scenes book about how decisions were being made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being Mortal; Author: Visit Amazon's Atul Gawande Page; Review: This book really helped me examine options for handling chronic terminal disease. Very thought provoking and supportive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before the First Shots Are Fired: How America Can Win Or Lose Off The Battlefield; Author: Tony Zinni; Review: Very thought-provoking book about what should be known/done before we engage in hostilities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unreal City: Las Vegas, Black Mesa, and the Fate of the West; Author: Visit Amazon's Judith Nies Page; Review: All the things I never knew about Las Vegas! This is a terrific read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashes to Ashes: America's Hundred-Year Cigarette War, the Public Health, and the Unabashed Triumph of Philip Morris; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Kluger Page; Review: A completely fascinating book. It tells all the details of the history of tobacco. Told so well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War; Author: Visit Amazon's David Halberstam Page; Review: This book tells the background of the Korean war in China, Korea, the USSR and Washington, DC. So fascinating, and multi-layered. It explains the reasons for things that seem ludicrous. And it tells many human stories of soldiers trying to do what is being commanded, even if it looks like a certain death sentence. This is a profound history. Just as I recognize that I never knew this story, I am haunted by the question of how many of our leaders don't know it either.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: ENDURANCE: SHACKLETON'S INCREDIBLE VOYAGE by Lansing, Alfred ( Author ) on Apr-24-1999[ Paperback ]; Author: Visit Amazon's Alfred Lansing Page; Review: I actually bought this book for a friend to read since he was not getting my copy. A story of what logical thinking and real leadership can accomplish. Most of us could only guess on how we would react to facing these type of overwhelming circumstances.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Factory: The NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America; Author: Visit Amazon's James Bamford Page; Review: I am in the security assurance field and this is a must read for everyone. The magnitude of technology's inroads into daily life, and the ability to cheaply store ALL information in the era of Big Data should make all of us pause and ponder how the trend plays out. It is a question that should concern all people who care about privacy and protection of those rights. The book is impeccably researched and while it finishes in 2010, it is relevant since this is the information we see in today's headlines! I will be purchasing Shadow Factory II in the near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Collectors; Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Baldacci turns out good reads and is a go to writer when wanting to get away from all of the data that bombards us daily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stone Cold; Author: Baldacci David; Review: Baldacci turns out good reads and is a go to writer when wanting to get away from all of the data that bombards us daily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Camel Club; Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Baldacci turns out good reads and is a go to writer when wanting to get away from all of the data that bombards us daily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All You Need Is Kill; Author: Visit Amazon's Hiroshi Sakurazaka Page; Review: Hope the movie is better then the book. Normally a book is always better then a movie. The book was not very good except for the idea itself.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Julius Caesar; Author: Visit Amazon's Philip Freeman Page; Review: Very good insight to a figure who dominated his time. Felt like you were there as the author told Caesar's life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Future Crimes: Everything Is Connected, Everyone Is Vulnerable and What We Can Do About It; Author: Visit Amazon's Marc Goodman Page; Review: Good Lord! I have been in the cyber security area for over six years and until I read Marc's book did not realize how far we have already progressed down the road to real serious issues. The real fear is that the constant drumbeat to network everything is going to amplify the insecurity that runs rampant throughout the networked universe. I would like to know why the decision makers in Government, Private Industry and the rest of us are not pushing back on the decisions made by individuals who while brillant lack the maturity, socialability and just good common sense to slow this run away bullet train of technology. Without controls in place to protect ourselvers from the potential tradegies that are here and on the horizon, it makes me wonder if we have not already crossed the Rubicon. Marc's book make a brillant case from the begining that from TOS agreements, to GPS vulnerabilities, through the coming of IoT, and finally AI/Robots, the wide gulf of what people think they know versus what really is taking place. Not sure how the world going to turn out, but I gurantee that my web presence is going to be decreased dramtically and based on the real risk choices being made in my home. Thank you Marc for waking up one reader who thought he knew what was taking place!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: House of Gold & Bones Part One; Brand: Stone Sour; Review: Yes good stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Venom; Brand: Bullet for My Valentine; Review: exactly what I expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fragile remastered; Brand: Yes; Review: This is one of a dozen or so cd's that any Rock enthusiast should have in their collection; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Texas Hippie Coalition,Pride of Texas,CD Baby,Pop,Rock,Recorded Music - Rock & Pop,Rock & Pop - General" />; Brand: Texas Hippie Coalition; Review: This is a good hard rocking cd.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies; Brand: Volbeat; Review: Another quality work from these guys; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wall; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: It is The Wall no review necessary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twilight; Brand: Ba; Review: I decided to purchase this album after hearing one of the songs as the opening theme song for an anime. I for the most part listen primarily to hard rock but this is one of my favorite albums. Each song has a distinct style and sound to it. This is truly a work of art and very much worth purchasing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction; Brand: Various Artists; Review: Live this soundtrack; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tyler Perry's Good Deeds; Brand: Tyler Perry; Review: We all should take a lesson from Tyler Perry's movies. There is always a message in any movie he makes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alex Cross; Brand: Tyler Perry; Review: Different character in this movie, most enjoyed, there is nothing I believe that Tyler Perry can do bad. Keep it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job Play; Brand: Chandra Young; Review: Great movie. Anything Tyler Perry puts together is just outstanding. I do hope he continues to do well in all his endeavors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alex Cross (Dvd,2012); Brand: ; Review: Different character in this movie, most enjoyed, there is nothing I believe that Tyler Perry can do bad. Keep it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flight Combo; Brand: Denzel Washington; Review: Love Denzel Washington. Movie was so real and how do we know as travelers some of this has not happened. Keep it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lee Daniels' The Butler; Brand: Forest Whitaker; Review: Outstanding. Forest Whitaker is one of the best actors in a long time. He made the movie. Keep it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Years a Slave; Brand: Chiwetel Ejiofor; Review: Young people and some older do not truly understand what things were really important. Teach our children of today. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom; Brand: Idris Elba; Review: What can be said about a man that tried his best to do the right thing. Such a quiet man who accomplished great things.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TYLER PERRY: HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMEN SCORNED; Brand: Tyler Perry; Review: Anything Tyler Perry does is Outstanding.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA CHRISTMAS; Brand: Tyler Perry; Review: Once again Tyler Perry does his thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leslie Sansone: Walk To The Hits Radio Remixes; Brand: Leslie Sansone; Review: Cannot say enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leslie Sansone: Walk To The Hits Party Songs; Brand: Leslie Sansone; Review: So much fun exercising.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leslie Sansone: Walk Off Fat Fast; Brand: Leslie Sansone; Review: My group loves this so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Directors: Spike Lee (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Craig y Nos Castle; City: Penycae Brecon Beacons National Park Wales; Review: We enjoyed our night at Craig y Nos for our 30th wedding anniversary. We have passed by many times while walking in the area but this was our first time in the castle. It's different and interesting and beats the usual boring Premier Inns hands down. The staff were friendly with smiles on their faces and that matters. Our room was warm on arrival and we were free to roam around at will, evening drinks near the log burner, where we also had a filling breakfast was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ancient Briton; City: Penycae Brecon Beacons National Park Wales; Review: Being regular walkers and staying overnight nearby, we thought we would pop in for a drink and maybe a meal at this "walker friendly" pub. We hadn't booked so it was no problem if they were busy, it was a Monday night so maybe it would be ok we thought. As it happened it was busy as we approached the bar, before I could say anything the lady behind the bar asked if we (my wife and I) had booked, on hearing no she said well we're full there's no food. I was a bit taken back as I hadn't even asked for anything yet, I said we would just have a drink and ordered them. This lady then started talking to another guy who had obviously booked, coming back to us some five minutes later and asked what we wanted again. Now I appreciate they were busy but we both felt unwelcome and left, surely a little politeness costs nothing. I should add in all fairness that the pub itself looks great.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel; City: Capel Curig Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: We stayed at the Plas Curig for 3 days while walking in Snowdonia. It was spotlessly clean with all the facilities you could wish for and so convenient. We booked room 10 which was a double with a bunk, great view of Moel Siabod and you don't hear any traffic with the window closed. The beds are very comfortable, warm and have great pillows :-) it deserves it's 5 star status and we will be back. Good luck to Gareth and the team, Phil and Christine ( Brecon Beacons).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bryncelyn Guesthouse; City: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Wales; Review: Loved our New Year's Eve stay at Bryncelyn. Lovely accommodation and a delicious breakfast, but what made it for us was Lil the owner. Our son and his girlfriend had been let down last minute by a different hotel and were stranded, no problem though as Lil was on the case and on the phone sorting out somewhere close by for them to stay, even arranging for them to have breakfast with us at Bryncelyn, what a lovely lady she is. We will Definately be back, thanks from us all x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Vesuvio; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: We spent a very enjoyable week here, best points - restaurant staff very friendly and good food, especially buffet night on Thursdays, courtesy bus very convenient and friendly driver, plenty of sun beds around pool. The reception staff can be a little aloof but don't let that spoil what the hotel has to offer, every night we had a drink on the piano bar terrace looking out to Vesuvius and the waiters there were again always friendly and attentive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vasilikos Beach Hotel; City: Vasilikos Zakynthos Ionian Islands; Review: We had a lovely time in Vasilikos and the hotel was a good base. The staff always seem busy cleaning, serving at the bar and doing a good job, friendly too. Breakfast was fine and set you up for the day, pool bar snacks were also good and tasty, drinks cost a little more than in the tavernas but that was ok with us. The room we had (109) was fine although the trees stopped us seeing the sea, the only minor thing was the shower which was tiny with hardly any room to turn around, but we managed as you do when your on holiday. It was quiet in May and you do need a car to get around, unless you just want to use the hotel and the beaches to chill out. Many thanks to Hillary and staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Macedonia; City: Kalamaki Zakynthos Ionian Islands; Review: We booked 10 days with bed and breakfast, we ended up only having breakfast a few times as it was very bland and basic. We tried dinner once and really didn’t enjoy it at all. We also found the pool bar area a little grubby and in need of upgrading. Our room was very clean with fresh towels every other day and fresh linen every 4 days, although we did have a room with an adjoining door to next door and we could hear everything they said and no doubt vice versa. Aircraft do come very close above the pool but we knew that before we checked in so can’t blame the hotel for that. We love Zakynthos but wouldn’t stay in the Macedonia again I’m afraid.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Jungfrau Lodge Swiss Mountain Hotel; City: Grindelwald Jungfrau Region Bernese Oberland Canton; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights. The hotel is 400m from the train station and the start of the main town. It is only a gradual hill from the hotel to town so made it easy to walk. We received a pass for free buses during our stay and the bus stop is 50m up the road. The buses are always on time so makes it easy to get around. The hotel is very warm and welcoming. There is a bar area and places to sit during the day. Our room was nice and had the most unbelievable view of the mountains. We were also lucky enough to have a balcony. The bathroom was fine and very clean. We did the 4 course meal offered by the hotel one night. Portion sizes were good and we were very satisfied with the meals. Breaky is fine. Cheese, meats, boiled eggs, cereal, yoghurt, bread and condiments. All that is needed. Would highly recommend staying here. I felt like I was living in a fairy tale in Grindelwald!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carat Hotel Apartments Munchen; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: Hotel is within walking distance to Marienplatz (1km) and Hofbrauhaus. There is also a train stop 50m up the road if you don’t want to walk. The hotel is very warm and welcoming. It had a cosy bar and offers free tea and coffee from 6am -6pm. Breakfast came with our room and it was amazing. I’ve never eaten so much in my life for 4 mornings. They even served bubbles! Other breaky highlights - freshly squeezed juice, smoked salmon, cheeses, salad, scrambled eggs and yummy sausages. You name it, they had it. The room was ok. It was clean and we had a rather large room with a couch and separate kitchen. It also had 2 tables that you could sit at. The bathroom was clean and of a good size. Nothing spectacular but no complaints. I highly recommend staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz; City: Berlin; Review: The hotel was in a great location. Just outside the front door are many options for the trams or buses. Plenty of restaurants nearby and plenty of shopping! Our room looked looked like new. Timber vinyl floors and the bathroom was very well looked after. However, it was a small room. There was a separate toilet cubicle with a frosted glass door. The bathroom was in the bedroom, meaning there was only a shower curtain separating the bathroom and the window. I guess doing it this way makes the bathroom feel bigger as you have the whole room if you don’t close the curtain! The marble look was nice. I would stay here again as i got used to the size of the room and the bathroom design. We also had views out across the city which was nice. The bar is also nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Savoy; City: Bern Bern Mittelland District Canton of Bern; Review: Very good location only 100m from the main train station. Also located at the start of the old district. Within walking distance of so many attractions and restaurants. The hotel itself is really nice. Looks new and very clean. We upgraded to the extra 5sqm and was such a great size room. Great breaky! Prosecco and smoked salmon! Isn’t cheap but so worth it. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Savoy; City: Bern Bern Mittelland District Canton of Bern; Review: Very good location only 100m from the main train station. Also located at the start of the old district. Within walking distance of so many attractions and restaurants. The hotel itself is really nice. Looks new and very clean. We upgraded to the extra 5sqm and was such a great size room. Great breaky! Prosecco and smoked salmon! Isn’t cheap but so worth it. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Weaver Quad Lock 1-Inch Medium Detachable Rings; Brand: Weaver; Review: I received these scope rings in perfect condition. They were exactly what I thought they would be. They are aesthetically pleasing and I feel certain that they would function reliably for any scope mount of the appropriate dimension. .....Unfortunately.....I ordered these to maintain a low center mount on a Weatherby Vanguard (Howa 1500..). After examining them I determined that they would place the scope too close to the bolt handle for comfortable use. I had considered this possibility before ordering, but assumed (I know, I know...!) that there would be sufficient clearance. Because of this clearance issue, I chose to return these rings and reorder something just a little higher. But, these rings ARE good quality, and they DO look good! If your particular application allows low mounting, or if you have a short 45 or 60 degree bolt lift, then these rings would suit you perfectly. No problems or issues of any kind.... Good workmanship. Nicely finished. ..... Good product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warne 1" Matte PA Rings; Brand: Warne; Review: I purchased these rings (and bases..) to mount on a moderately heavy recoiling Weatherby Vanguard. My original intent was to mount the scope with Weaver Quad Lock rings on Redfield bases. I changed my mind and decided to go with the Warne all-steel mounts instead. At first glance, and without doing any research, these mounts are not the easiest to use. Because of the vertical orientation of the split ring, it takes a little more time and effort to install these mounts correctly. That is not to say that it is particularly difficult, just different. For someone who has installed scopes previously in standard design mounts (horizontally split rings..) it takes a little thought to get it right. If you take the time to lightly attach the rings to the scope before mounting to the bases, it all comes together much easier. These rings are machined and finished beautifully. The mating surfaces are smooth and offer plenty of surface area to hold the scope without slipping. The crossbars are machined to tolerance and fit closely into the Warne bases (a good reason to purchase the bases along with the rings..). I have used these mounts previously and have NEVER had a scope shoot loose up to .416 and .458. Properly installed these mounts are bulletproof. One item worth noting is the weight. These mounts are relatively heavy. You would not want to install these on a lightweight mountain rifle...probably. Where these mounts really show their value is on large, heavy recoiling rifles. And on those rifles, weight is not typically an issue. I currently have these mounts on two rifles. One is a custom .378 Wby that can really hurt you with recoil. The other is this Vanguard in .300 Wby. I wanted the extra margin of strength that is present in this mount and the result is rock solid. I don't think you can find a better quality mount even though it does take a little more effort to install correctly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warne M902/876 Two Piece Bases Rem 700 Matte; Brand: Warne Scope Mounts; Review: I purchased these bases to go with the all-steel Warne rings on my Weatherby Vanguard. These are a perfect match for the corresponding rings and are designed to mate up properly with minimal clearance. Along with the matching rings, these bases form a rock-solid mount capable of withstanding the heaviest recoil. The machining appears perfect and the slot for the ring crossbar is machined to very close tolerance to mate properly with the Warne rings. I have this mount on two different rifles and have found nothing to detract from their design usage. The only potential point of concern would be the weight of the complete mount. These are machined from steel, so they are on the heavy side. You probably would not want to install them on a lightweight, low-recoiling rifle that didn't need the additional security provided by steel mounts. These are excellent mounts, beautifully machined and finished. I think they are one of the strongest mounts available and represent a good value for the person who wants or needs the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redfield Top Mount Base Pair for Remington 700; Brand: Redfield; Review: These bases were purchased for a mount on a Weatherby Vanguard (Howa 1500..). I matched them with the Weaver Quad Lock rings to provide a good quality mount that was aesthetically pleasing. There is absolutely no issue with these bases. They fit perfectly and perform exactly as you would expect. Over the years I have found Redfield scope mounts to be the ideal combination of quality and reasonable price. They always fit, and they always look good. I have never had a Redfield scope mount fail for any reason. Having said that, you should know that I DID return these bases (and the Weaver rings too..). It was a mistake on my part that caused the return...the rings being slightly too low to allow for adequate bolt clearance. Since I had to return them anyway, I decided to upgrade to an all steel assembly for added strength. I know these would have done the job adequately, if I had done my part correctly....so I can't say anything bad about them. In fact, I recommend them with no reservations for almost any scope mounting application. Excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B-Square Bubble Level-Weaver rail; Brand: Safariland; Review: I purchased this level as a means to aid in the mounting of scopes. Reticle alignment is important, especially on rifles used for long range shooting. I have used various methods to achieve the needed results, with varying amounts of success. I decided to try this level as an attempt to improve on my "set-up" time. I did not intend to leave it installed to use as a shooting aid. I found that the level itself was decently made. MY purchase seemed solid (no loose vial, or obvious mechanical issues..), but I recognize that some other folks here have mentioned some issues with a loose vial, etc. I did NOT have any of those problems. I found the level fairly easy to use. It clamped to the Weaver style bases securely, and stayed there solidly while I was setting up the scopes. No problems. The question of the accuracy of the level should be raised however. I cross-checked mine against a known-good machinist's level and determined that it was SLIGHTLY out of calibration. This seems like it could be prevented in the manufacturing process. The slight discrepancy did not cause me any problem, because I calibrated and re-marked the level appropriately. The knurled nut used for clamping the level to the base seemed a little strange too. Not sure why, maybe just the thread fit. Overall, it's okay, but could certainly be better. I would like the accuracy of the vial to be closer or be readily adjustable and the clamping mechanism to be a closer fit. Three stars. Usable for my purposes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plano 136200 2-BY Rack System 3600 StowAway Tackle Box; Brand: Plano; Review: I purchased this box because I needed a container to hold my die grinder and its related accessories. When you are dealing with small component parts you really need to have them all in one place. At the same time I purchased another Plano box that was a little smaller.. Plano 1354 4-By Rack System 3500 Size Tackle Box. I used the smaller one for a similar purpose except a smaller tool (Dremel..). I think it is important to remember that these boxes have one quality that seems to detract from their overall utility. That is because they are made of plastic. The manufacturer builds these items for a finite lifetime. When they break or wear out, you buy a new one. It is called "planned obsolescence". They are not intended to last forever. As long as you enter your partnership with that understanding, you should enjoy your use of this box. I have now owned and used this box for nine months and it is still in nearly perfect condition. Everything functions and nothing is broken. Latches close firmly, handle works perfectly, covers operate smoothly. This box is just about the perfect size for my needs. The main tool fits in the top of the box while the smaller trays can hold the different classes of accessories like grinding bits, sanding pieces, polishing accessories, and burrs. Or you can set up your own classification system, but the trays can keep everything together in one place and yet separated for ease of use. I am going to use this box for this purpose until it just completely fails. Then I am going to buy another one. Four stars. A high quality metal box might be marginally better (albeit heavier..). But I am happy. Being happy is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caldwell Crosswind Professional Wind Meter; Brand: Caldwell; Review: I purchased this meter to help me with wind calls on my long-range shooting, and to monitor temps and DA throughout the match. I currently own several (many..) Caldwell products and have found them to be consistently good and well thought out products that function similarly if not the same as other more expensive items. That is NOT to say that this meter is the equivalent of a $400 dollar unit, but I don't expect it to be...... What I did expect was to get a useful instrument that functioned as designed, with clear documentation and instructions, and excellent manufacturers support. I was not disappointed. I think it only fair to say that when I first received this unit I was disappointed. Everything functioned as designed, but the temperature readings were way off. I let the unit stabilize for 12 hours and compared it against two other thermometers that were certified and are always with 1/2 degree of each other. This Caldwell unit was between 8-12 degrees hotter than the other units. My immediate first step was to call Caldwell and determine if their was a method to calibrate the temp sensing unit. Unfortunately, there is not. I was set to just send it back to Amazon, but Caldwell IMMEDIATELY volunteered to send my a replacement unit. I accepted their offer, and I had the new unit in my hands within a week. The new unit works very nicely. The temp sensing is within 1-2% of my certified units and that is plenty close enough. That correlates to within 1-2 degrees on a 100 degree OAT day. I am very happy..... That kind of customer service is indispensable and deserves to be recognized. The unit's appearance is very professional. The wind turbine spins with absolutely no effort. A light exhale through my nose will activate it. When you set up the corrected altitude from a known good source (like field elevation at an airport..) the unit makes perfect DA calculations based on pressure and temperature. NOTE: this unit does not take humidity into account when calculating DA. Overall, it is EXACTLY what I was looking for at a very reasonable price. Five stars for a superior value instrument. It's not a Kestrel--- but then it's not three or four hundred dollars either.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing ECO 100% UHMWPE Braided Fishing Line 150Yards-1000Yards,Test 6LB-100LB,Green Gray Yellow; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: If you haven't tried braided line, you really should. I am not one of those guys that absolutely has to have the very latest whiz bang items in order to pursue my passions. But, I admit to using braided line. I started buying and using it years ago when it first became available. Initially I had some "issues", but in the intervening time I have discovered that most of the problems were self-inflicted. Anyway, I started using braided lines back when Spiderwire was the new thing. And I continue using them to this day. This braid appears to be no more or no less than most other quality braids. So, if you prefer Spiderwire or one of the other braids sold by BPS or whomever, then please just drive on. This braid is essentially the same thing. If on the other hand you have not yet been convinced to switch to braid, now would be a good time.!! This BOOMS braid is my new "GO-TO" line. Here's why..... Like most everyone here, I am ultimately just a consumer. You probably are too. That means we (the collective we..) tend to buy our products when and where we get the best deals. I don't spend more for a product just because of a name. So, when this product became available, I decided I would give it a try. If you look around at your local shops you will be hard pressed to find a better value. You can definitely find higher prices, but that doesn't necessarily equate to better quality. So, I spooled this line on a spinning reel that had a nice overlapping retrieve. I have now used it for about a month in quite heavy use in and around rocks, jetties, pilings, and various underwater obstructions. To this date, I have not had a break off or a single piece of lost terminal tackle caused by the braid. The line JUST WORKS. Two of the best things about braids are their abrasion resistance AND their small diameter. This allows them to work through the water with less resistance showing less line drag at the lure or bait. Because they are so strong for their diameter, you will definitely use a much smaller line diameter line for a similar breaking strength. The advantages are obvious... It should be noted here that because of the difference in line diameter and lines surface structure, you will need to be careful with your knots.!! Do some quick research and practice tying some of the recommended knots for braid. The days of throwing a quick cinch knot on the end of your line are over.!!! Fortunately, there are plenty of guides out there to describe good knots ... and they are easy to tie. One of the most commonly recommended knots for braid is the "UNI-knot" . I have found it to be quite effective and relatively easy to tie. So, until someone can provide a quality line of better value, THIS will be my GO-TO line. Braid because it's just plain better, and BOOMS because; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing F1 Stainless Steel Fishing Pliers Resistant Saltwater 5-in-1 Multi Function Cut Braid Line and Remove Hooks; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: I have to say here that this tool is a very nicely appointed fishing plier...for general usage. It should be noted that these pliers do not exhibit any form of compound leverage or linkage, so if you intend to do a lot of crimping, especially on heavier crimp sleeves, you would probably be better served with a heavier duty version with compound linkage jaws. Having said that, I really like this tool. They are stainless steel with plastic handles and a very nice quality fit and finish. The tool has a lock to keep them closed when not in use. The jaws have a slight bend that allows you to get close to your work without interfering with your hand position. In addition to the pliers, the tool has two accessory blades incorporated into the handle. One is a conventional knife blade that seems to be of a weight and thickness to assure long time usage. The blade is very sharp out of the box and is easily touched up with something like a small diamond file or hone that you probably have along to sharpen hooks. The second blade is a serrated blade that is also very sharp.!! This blade could be used as a small "saw" if the need should arise (I honestly can't see any reason to be cutting anything with a saw while fishing, but..???). The jaws meet up squarely and do a good job of gripping. There are locations along the jaw length to crimp shot and sleeves, a small serrated/knurled section to aid in holding or grasping as well as a hook tip useful for opening conventional split rings. I like these pliers for conventional everyday use. They are well made and perform as they should. The fit and finish is excellent. As long as you don't intend to do a lot of heavy crimping with these pliers, you will find them to be very functional and reliable. Recommended. Item provided at a discount for review. Please note that I owe this seller NOTHING. My reviews are not for sale or barter. Everything I say here is the truth and is indicative of testing done by me. My testing. My words. My reputation. Enough said....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing L1 Fishing Pliers 13-in-1 Multi-Tools 6.7-Inches with Belt Holder Sheath, Blue, Black and Silver Available; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: Being a confirmed outdoorsman, I was pleased to find a multi-tool designed and purpose built for fishing. I was needing a nice tool to carry with me while fishing and this one fits the bill. First impressions are really important. This tool leaves a very good one. Upon first inspection, the thing that is most noticeable is the manner in which it is designed. This is a distinct copy of the now very common "multi-tool" design that was first made popular by tools know as "Leatherman". I have owned several different multi-tools like this and each of them seemed to have some short coming when compared to the 'original' Leatherman. The one thing about most of these multi-tools that seems to be prevalent is the apparent lack of time dedicated to fit and finish. Almost without exception, the various ones I have owned all seemed to be a little lackluster in the way they felt in the hand and the way they opened and folded. I can honestly say that this one, the BOOMS L1 Multi-function Plier, is a far superior version than the others I have used previously. This tool is exceptionally well finished. It opens and folds nicely and without too much effort. The jaws meet squarely and the cutting edges are sharp enough out of the box to be useful. I touched up the edges a little after using them for a couple of weeks and they seemed to be better than when I first opened the box. The jaws on the plier are distinct in that they are not conventional in design. They have multiple locations in the jaws for crimping shot or sleeves, a small cutting area for line, a small section of serrated jaw for grasping or holding securely, and a small hook tip for use on split rings. The rest of the "accessory" items in the handle include a small and large flat screwdriver, a medium phillips screwdriver (cross point..), a nice size knife blade that is quite substantial and sharp, a bottle opener, a second knife blade that is serrated, a small file on the off side of the blade, and a pointed awl that is perfect for opening eyes of hooks or aiding in tying certain knots. The steel is stainless and the handles are nicely finished plastic. The body of the tool is assembled with threaded fasteners with a head that appears to be a Torx style. Overall, this is a VERY nicely done tool. I have used a lot of them and frankly, I cannot find fault with this one at all. I like it and I use it. That about says it all.!! Item provided at a discount for review. Please note that I owe this seller NOTHING. My reviews are not for sale or barter. Everything I say here is the truth and is indicative of testing done by me. My testing. My words. My reputation. Enough said....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paracord - Type III Premium Paracord: 100 Feet, 550 LB Strength: Black and White by Grizzly Gear; Brand: ; Review: Okay... 550 paracord. It is what it is. Is this version a mil-spec item.?? I sincerely doubt it.!! Will it however, do what you want it to.?? Most probably yes. Like some others here, this is the first time I have used this brand of paracord. I thought I would give it a try because it was less expensive and frankly, I am a consumer. That means I do not want to spend more than I have to for a product. The military has a specification for a reason. That reason does NOT apply to you or me (probably..). So, will this paracord work for me. Yes it will. Does it handle as nicely as the more expensive Rothco brand or some of the others as well.? Well NO, it does not. I found this paracord to be satisfactory. It seems to be about the right diameter and the strength seems fine as well. I was able to knot it easily and the frayed ends melted satisfactorily. I had no difficulty fusing the inner braid to the sheath. The outer sheath seems to be a little looser than normal, although I don't know that for certain. The sheath DOES seem to slip more than other cords. I like the availability of many different colors. I like the price. I like the satisfactory QC for my purposes. I DO NOT like the looser sheath. I DO NOT like the feel really (something seems off.??). So, I would say the rating on this paracord would depend greatly on your intended use. I don't use it for rigging or other critical usages. For me it is just a purpose driven cord for applications where strength is needed. I find it to be satisfactory but not excellent. Three stars.... You decide how much quality you need and how much you are willing to pay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing M1 Fishing Pliers 13-in-1 Multi-Tool Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: This is the second one of these Booms multi-purpose plier that I have owned. Both of them have been seemingly exceptional quality. I have found nothing to suggest that either one of them will fail in normal use. When this tool arrives it is well packaged in a secure, thick, nicely fitted box. This is not multi-color, slick, packaging, but rather a utilitarian brown box with black printing. What first strikes you though is the way the box is made. It is the perfect size and closely fitted around the tool and the sheath. There is absolutely no room for argument about the packaging. Inside you will find the tool in place inside its sheath with a lanyard wrapped around the inside of the box. The lanyard stretches and has a nicely finished D-ring on one end and a split ring on the other for fastening to the tool. The sheath is the one area that could be upgraded (maybe... slightly..??). It feels like a heavy duty cloth with a slightly brushed finish on the outside. It is not as tough as a nylon sheath would be... The tool itself is surprising. In your hand it feels really substantial. It is quite heavy and solidly made. It opens and closes in the conventional manner of multi-purpose tools. If you are familiar with a Leatherman, this tool will be a perfect fit for you on your fishing adventures. The tool is stainless steel (..???....See below..) and the handles are either anodized or oxide finished. The one I have is black in color so I suspect that the finish is black oxide (as the manufacturer indicates it is..). This tool is also available in blue and silver... I really can't say enough about the quality of the finish on this tool. I am completely amazed at the construction and finish..... The scales on the handles are fastened to the body of the tool with nicely done threaded "Torx" fasteners. No rivets or ??? to work loose. Just a high quality fastener. There are two "knife" style blades. One is serrated, and the other is smooth (and sharp.!!). The serrated blade has a "file" on one side. There are two sizes of straight screwdrivers and one cross-point (phillips..). There is one "awl" or needle useful for cleaning out hook eyes on lures, and a bottle opener and a can opener as well. When opened for use, the inside of the handles are serrated for gripping and could be used for twist off bottle caps. the plier end has crimpers for shot as well as crimp sleeves, a nice cutter that is not only sharp, but well fitted enough to cut mono as well as braid (I have also tested it on wire leader material and it works fine..). I would probably not use this all the time as a tool to cut wire, but it will do it..... The jaws are nicely mated up and have a grooved surface for grasping as well as a hook end for separating those pesky split rings. There is; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gun Belt For Concealed Carry As Seen On TV's Shark Tank: Premium English Harness Leather, Unbreakable Solid Brass; Brand: Spy, Escape & Evasion; Review: First, this belt is without a doubt one of the finest made belts I have ever had the pleasure of wearing. It is designed as a gun belt or a holster belt, whichever you choose to call it. If you are looking for a belt for that purpose then you will undoubtedly be aware of some of the potential issues that surround belts used like this. If instead you are looking for a security belt, this one will fill that niche as well. I have already told you that I really like this belt, so here are the evaluation results and the "whys".... When I received the belt, the first thing I noticed was a letter along with the product that stated there was an UNCONDITIONAL lifetime warranty promising free replacement for ANY "issue" with the belt. Okay... that is a start. However good a warranty and the associated "guarantee" is... it is best used as a placeholder or a book mark. That is to say, that an ironclad warranty/guarantee is very nice to have but is best if NOT used.!! And I thoroughly believe that this belt will never need to be serviced under the warranty. I look forward to trying to wear this belt out just to see if I can get a new one.!! I don't think it will ever happen though.... Upon initial inspection I found the belt to be just as impressive as the description says. It is an Iron-clad piece of kit. The belt is constructed of stiff top grain leather. The interior of the belt is finished just as nicely as the exterior. The leather is dyed beautifully and the finish appears to be hand rubbed. The edges are nicely finished and are skived (rounded..) as well as rubbed to a very hard finish. The stitching appears to be perfect. The buckle is VERY heavy and is beautifully finished. There is NO apparent sloppiness or play in the buckle. The buckle is riveted to the belt and the keeper is contained inside of the riveted area as well. On the inside of the belt there are three zippered pockets. The pockets are concealed from casual view of course. The zippers are quality and function smoothly and well. As you might expect, the pockets are not large.... but of course that is limited by the dimensions of the belt itself. They should be perfectly satisfactory for their intended purpose. In use, the belt functions as well as I expected. It is very stiff and supports clothing and a full weapon kit with no problem. I carry a steel frame handgun in a holster as well as other smaller pieces at times. Also attached are magazine carriers as well as clips for "accessories". This belt shows no signs of folding or sagging anywhere along the length. The buckle fits well into the well-punched holes and there is no apparent wear at that spot either. The sizing of the belt is perfect as long as you follow the instructions on the product page. There are seven punched holes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Junxing Comound Bow Releases Hunting Arrow Archery Accessory Adjustable Strap Shooting Practice With Trigger Wrist Strap Steel Caliper; Brand: Junxing; Review: I decided to evaluate this release because I needed a spare to carry with me. It is not a good match for the one I currently use and prefer, but as a backup it would work..... I am an experienced archer who shoots regularly year round. I shoot 3D and I hunt in season. Started shooting bows when I was about 16 (an old Browning recurve..) and have gradually moved into the modern era. Well over forty years of experience. I tell you this so you can understand where I am coming from..... So, here are the good points. The wrist band and support is leather. The stitching is plentiful and does the job. The strap buckles on the wrist and can be adjusted to fit most ADULT sized wrists. The mechanical release works "okay". The release head swivels. It is a "caliper" style release which is one of the most common in use today. The length of the release "stem" is fairly short which allows the release to sit close to the hand (which I consider a good thing...). (The longer the release, the shorter the draw length. This results in less stored energy and less performance from your bow... so a shorter total length is generally a good thing....IMHO..). Bad points. Well, the general QC is not up to standard. The stitching although plentiful, is not particularly straight. The buckle although serviceable, seems to be wearing. The finish is disappearing. It might be that the plating is not thick enough or hard enough, or the underlying metal is not hard enough. It is just wearing.... The action of the caliper head is also a little suspect. The head swivels but is rough while doing so. It DOES swivel, but it does not always do so without some intentional effort on your part. The trigger release works, but it is very rough. When you start to put pressure on it, prior to release, you can feel a rough or gritty sensation in your finger. It makes it difficult to achieve a smooth shot and follow through. And last, the caliper jaws do not meet exactly square. This is an area of particular concern to me because of the potential wear at this point... both on the release and on your bow string or string loop. So, I have to give this release just three stars. It looks nice and it IS serviceable. I like the short makeup and the leather band and the buckle style. It is the general quality of the components and the mechanism that pull this down. I would consider this to be about average for what you can expect from relatively low-cost commodity items. If you need a backup, this will probably do you well. As a primary release, I would encourage you to look at something better. Item furnished for review. This is it. My evaluation. My words. Enough said.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing Trident Spinning Reel Aluminum Line Cup and Carbon Fiber Body-Front Drag System-8+1BBs-3000/4000 / 5000 / Available; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: I am a satisfied customer of BOOMS gear. I have been using their products for quite some time and have always found them to be highly satisfactory. This reel is no exception. I received this several months ago and have been using it since then. It is one of many reels that I own, but it is not one of the expensive ones. This adds some credence to the value side of the equation. The Trident 5000 is the larger sibling of the three. I use it almost exclusively in brackish water and in the IC waterway in NC. That use seems about perfect for this size reel. I spooled it up with a nice braid and have successfully caught several redfish, some chopper blues and many flounder. When finished I rinse it thoroughly with clean fresh water. So far the finish remains unmarred and the reel continues to function as well as it did when it was new. It is hard to objectively evaluate something like this because you will always think it is functioning perfectly... up to the point where it fails or quits. Some of my reels have functioned quite well for over thirty years. Only time will tell if this one holds up that well. It is well supported by bearings on the shafts (seven.??-- IIRC.?) and feels quite smooth for a reel of this price. The retrieve wraps the line across itself nicely to prevent small diameter lines from "digging in" on the spool. The retrieve ratio seems to be nicely quick although it is not a true high speed retrieve. The finish is nice and overall the look is one of a high priced reel. I am giving this reel four stars, mainly because I don't feel comfortable placing it in the same class as high end Penn reels (or Shimanos, or ???). So, for those who want a nice reel at a good price, this could be what you are looking for. It seems to be a real value at the current price. *Item received at discount for review. This is it. My evaluation. My words. Enough said.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lixada Hiking Backpack 50L Waterproof Travel Camping Daypack Trekking Backpack with Rain Cover; Brand: Lixada; Review: I am going to rate this pack based on value. I think it is important to realize that this pack is priced at less than fifty dollars ($50..). It is therefore patently unfair to compare it to a Kelty or an Osprey or an Eberlestock. If you want the best and can afford it, then you should buy one of those. I personally own five packs at this time. Two have external frames and can carry huge and heavy loads. One is a small daypack and suffices for day trips to the beach or to the lake. The other two are larger packs internal frame (or NO frame..) of which this is one. These packs get most of my use on a recurring basis. I use them for week long trips or sometimes longer. They can carry enough clothes and supplies to let me have peace of mind on extended hikes or multiple overnights in good weather. Even bad weather can be handled with judicious selection and packing. This Lixada pack is constructed of a combination of rip-stop nylon and a tougher canvas type of material similar to Cordura (I'm NOT saying that it IS Cordura... just similar). The zippers are sound with nice pulls. They appear to be a little less substantial than some, but are the type know as nylon coil zippers. These are the type most commonly used on luggage and packs. They are the strongest when being subjected to horizontal stress such as a piece of OVERstuffed luggage. The coil zipper is what keeps the luggage from being pulled apart..... Hence the reason for their use on packs as well. The material stitching appears to be fine. The individual stitches are spaced a little wider than I prefer, but they seem to hold well. The straps are the typical material with the typical fasteners. Plastic clips that release with opposing finger pressure. The straps seem to be well anchored at the termination points where they are sewed in place and BAR-TACKED. Everything looks like it is soundly designed and constructed. In my testing the pack functioned nicely. It was easy to pack and to get into when needed. I don't over-stuff my packs (typically..) so I expected everything to hold up and stay securely put together. It did. The pack has a location for a hydration bladder which is not furnished. Bladders are usually sold separately so that did not surprise me. The back side of the pack (in contact with your back..) has two sewn in vertical padded supports that will ease contact with your back. The shoulder straps and the waist strap seem adequate. I cannot verify the "waterproofness" of the pack, but I suspect that it will leak some like most day packs do. However this pack does come with a rain cover (bright orange..) that should help solve any water issues. I found this pack to be more than I expected. It is well designed and carries nicely. It holds a nice amount and could be used for a week long trip or possibly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing G3 Fish Lip Gripper Stainless Steel and Aluminum with Scales; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: I have used several different versions of tools like this over the years. Each of them had some good points and some.... well, not so good. So, when I was offered the opportunity to review this gripper, I accepted knowing that it would probably fall short somewhere. Surprisingly, it does a remarkably good job. One of the worst things you can do when releasing a fish is handle it with your hands. Sometimes you have to do so, but anytime you can use a gripper such as this, the fish is far better off. Having said that, one of the reasons most folks use these grippers is to avoid the sometimes razor sharp dentures and spines that call themselves home on some of the fish we catch. This is another fine purpose for this gripper. In any event, Booms Fishing has recently brought to market a series of tools and fishing accessories. This is one of them. The build quality seems high and they function just exactly as designed. It's hard to find fault with something like this that works. That's really all that needs to be said about this product.... It works. Oh.... and it looks good too.!! Seriously folks.... If you ever wished you had one of these when a toothy denizen of the deep grabbed your line, now might be a good time to get one. This is a good one. Recommended. *Item provided at discount for review. This is it. My evaluation. My words. Enough said.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Booms Fishing H456 with 2-Tray Store Fishing Tackle Box; Brand: Booms Fishing; Review: I will admit to being a fan of BOOMS fishing products. Generally I have found them to be WELL above average in quality and an excellent value. However, in this case, I am not convinced. Quickly, this box is pretty well made. The clear plastic top is a plus ... you can see what is inside (mostly.... you can't see into the bottom..). It looks good and it functions good. But that is about as far as I can go. The problem is the value. This box is too expensive for what you get. This is a relatively small box (think small..) and it has a relatively high price. If you were to look at any tackle shop, you could find a comparable box for about half the price. (Really.! Not joking here..). I'm not certain why Boom's has this priced so high, maybe it is a supplier issue ( who knows..??..). In any event it is just not a good value. So, I like the way it looks. I like the way it feels. I like the way functions. OTOH.. It is TOO SMALL. And it is TOO EXPENSIVE.!! There you have it. The box is just okay. It falls way down on value. *Product furnished for review. This is it. My evaluation. My words. Enough said.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: GOLIATH AGAINST THE GIANTS; Brand: Sinister Cinema; Review: I never thought I would see this movie again. Fantastic it was in 1962. Where did they found that fantastic print...Not a single scratch!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Avengers - Series 5 [DVD]; Brand: ; Review: Yes,there should be 4 BD instead of 3. Yes soundtrack should be in Dolby TR HD or DTS Master Audio. But the simple fact is that I never imagine listening to these 45 years old episodes in such FANTASTIC CONDITIONS!!! LIONSGATE gave us a mean to revisite these MARVELOUS episodes in UNBELIEVABLE condition!!!. If you watched THE AVENGERS in 1967, you CANNOT MISS this set!!. There are ABSOLUTELY NO SCRATCHES!!!. Even if the pitch is raised by 4% , do yo really notice...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf Creek 2; Brand: John Jarratt; Review: Very impressive villain!! If you were really moved by the killer in the HITCHER (both the original and the remake), you simply CANNOT MISS THIS ONE!!. The action comes very fast and never slow down. This movie really delivers!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madman; Brand: Gaylen Ross; Review: Very good!! If you like 80's style slashers, you will like this one. But you surely have seen it already! The 4K master is not entirely that impressive,but everybody seems ultra satisfied with it. There is some surprising gore for an 'R' rating. The presentation is very clean. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Horror Classics, Volume One Collection; Brand: Various; Review: Amazing!! The presentation of these 4 Hammer horror movies from Warner Bros is absolutely amazing,gorgeous,fantastic,unbelievable and out of this world!! So now ,you know what to do,,,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sca; Brand: Jo-Ann Robinson; Review: Excellent effort!! If you know this movie,you will not be disappointed. SCALPS was shot on 16MM, so consider this in your evaluation. The reinstated cut portions look almost as good as the orignal material, Very interesting for fans of this sort of movie, Recommended!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belly of the Beast; Brand: Sarah Malukul Lane; Review: AS good as most of Steven Seagal efforts since many years. Please note that it is presented in PCM 2S 16 bit ,which means that it is not only STEREO but ENCODED SURROUND. You can use PLIIx, DTS Neo6 Cinema etc,,, And be sure that the subwoofer really PUMPS even if there is no .1 channel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bloodsport VHS; Brand: Jean-Claude Van Damme; Review: The 3rd movie from Jean-Claude Van Damme. We see Bolo Yeung and a very young Van Damme. This Region A/B/C is very satisfying; I have heard that the US version is not very good. So you know which one to buy!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Brand: John Barrymore; Review: This movie is the first before some others dealing with the same subject:twin personalities. The restoration is rather interesting,even with the presence of a certain amount of speckles. It is presented tinted and B/W. For people interested in old movies, you will not be disappointed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burial Ground VHS; Brand: Karin Well; Review: After 35 years of viewing this superb zomblie movie on all kinds of crappy presentations. we finally get an amazing presentation from SEVERIN. And UNCUT please!! The best soudtrack is the Italian one,even if it is presented only in Dolby Digital 192 Kb/s.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Avengers Series 6; Brand: ; Review: After listening to a dozen of episodes, I must say that the PQ is ASTOUNDING!!! Soudtrack is in STEREO. The episodes are very interesting ( in one of them, Patrick Macnee reads TINTIN) . Buy it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Othello (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Traviata (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scaramouche (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forsyte Saga (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: Mean Streets (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Better Tomorrow (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nights of Cabiria (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Upstairs (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Brideshead Revisited (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cross of Iron (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Diabolique (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Kate Middleton Just Wore a Tiara For a Very Special Reason; Abstract: She twinned with a seven-year-old girl for an impromptu tea party.; Category: lifestyle
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: Dog 'Randomly' Drops By Family Reunion Then People Check His Collar; Abstract: The other day, Leslie Kowash was at a family reunion in Georgia when a friendly local decided to drop in on the party, seemingly out of nowhere. It was a sweet brown pup and a rather plump one, at that.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Octopus attempts to steal diver's camera; Abstract: Diving off the coast of Sydney in Australia, Lawrence Scheele engaged in a tug-of-war with an octopus intent on pinching his GoPro. The slippery thief seemed determined to become a movie director.; Category: news
Title: This is Why Your Dog Follows You to the Bathroom; Abstract: Ever get the feeling you're being followed? Then odds are, you've got a dog. As for why your canine companion follows you everywhere you go, read on 'cause we got the scoop!; Category: lifestyle
Title: What Is Brown Butter and Should You Be Using It?; Abstract: This delicious ingredient will take your recipes to the next level.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The Absolute Best Casseroles of 2019; Abstract: Cozy up with our best casseroles from the last year. These recipes are the ones our readers loved, made and shared the most in 2019. The post The Absolute Best Casseroles of 2019 appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Arizona 'Wizard Rock,' missing 1-ton boulder, mysteriously returns; Abstract: Forest officials in Arizona were mystified in October when local landmark Wizard Rock, a 1-ton boulder, suddenly vanished from its position along Highway 89 in Prescott.; Category: news
Title: Broadway Actress Laurel Griggs Dies at Age 13; Abstract: Broadway star Laurel Griggs has died, according to multiple reports. She was 13.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FitFlop Women's Aztec Chada Thong Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Too wide on the foot.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MSK Women's Animal Print Flip Flop Dress; Brand: MSK; Review: Go-to dress for all occasions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSK Women's Stripped Tank Short Dress; Brand: MSK; Review: Nice material / very easy-to-wear dress for summer outings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSK Women's Oscar Woven Dress; Brand: MSK; Review: REALLY nice chic dress.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanu Surf Women's UPF 50+ Short Sleeve Active Rashguard & Workout Top Iii; Brand: ; Review: Etta only worth every penny -- nice colour and perfect length.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSK Women's Faux-Wrap Dress; Brand: MSK; Review: Nice dress but 'way too small - similar to junior size. Have to return it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jinique TIR-0012 Solid Titanium 2-Tone Gold IP Edges Band Ring; Sold as 1 Piece; Brand: Jinique; Review: A little too light for my taste (weight) but nice ...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jinique STR-0070 Stainless Steel Pink Carbon Fiber Inlay Band Ring; Brand: Jinique; Review: Very nice - good weight and cristals lok very good. Not cheap-looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Masters Co. Titanium Men's Wedding Band Engagement Ring with 9 large Princess Cut Cubic Zirconia; Brand: Metal Masters Co.; Review: Exactly lime it looked on the website. Not cheap looking, good weight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Sport Men's US9483 Sport Watch with Orange Silicone Band; Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: Good value for money. Looks good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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