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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Methow Valley Inn; City: Twisp Washington; Review: A group of 16 of us took over the Inn for Labor Day weekend. The owners were totally gracious and did everything they could to make us comfortable and happy. The Inn was lovely, the rooms small but comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious. The owners are very knowledgeable about the area and gave us lots of ideas for activities. I highly recommend the Inn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Refugio Romano; City: Real de Catorce Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: We had a wonderful time staying with Mayra and Lucio, most genial hosts. Their warmth, helpfulness, knowledge of the area and great food made our second stay in Real de Catorce the best ever. We enjoyed taking the hikes they recommended and relaxing in the lovely garden and terrace. The breakfasts and dinners are a marvel, especially Lucio's homemade bacon and Mayra's fresh "aguas." A plus were the thoughtfully provided wool ponchos for the cool mornings and evenings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Media Luna; City: San Cristobal de las Casas Southern Mexico; Review: We are two couples who rented the two bedroom apartment at the Posada for two weeks. It's very roomy and the kitchen is quite well equipped. We like to rent apartments so we have a comfortable place to hang out. Unfortunately it was very cold in San Cristobal while we were there, January, 2013, so the apartment wasn't comfortable because of the cold. Otherwise I think it's great for the price and you can get a reasonable breakfast if you don't want to cook. Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Elena Hotel Boutique; City: Mascota; Review: We had a very nice stay at this hotel. The room was small and dark with a very comfortable bed, good shower, lots of hot water. We had a second floor room with a terrace, table, chairs and view of the cathedral, town and hills. That made up for the room as that's where we hung out. The breakfasts are large and delicious with lots of choices. The staff was very agreeable. We had fun! I think they might have made us dinner, if we'd requested, but no one told us that. The restaurants in town are not brilliant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erletxe; City: Laguardia Province of Alava Basque Country; Review: We loved visiting in Laguardia, a charming medieval town in La Rioja. And Erletxe is THE place to stay right inside the old town walls. Our room, the patio and public areas are charming and comfortable. Maria, the owner and host, makes your stay special and memorable. #1 she is charming, helpful and gracious. #2 she is knowledgeable about the area and made us reservations at wineries and restaurants that we loved. There is no substitute for local knowledge and she has it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarum 101; City: Guadalajara Guadalajara Metropolitan Area; Review: I love the style, space and location of this hotel. It was very comfortable, pleasant and convenient once we got our room! However, when we arrived we were asked to wait because the front desk person couldn't find any record of the reservation we made through a 3rd party (NOT TripAdvisor!) She ran back and forth several times, never assured us that there were rooms for us OR that they would take care of things. Finally the manager came and assured us of rooms. There was only one available at that time, on the first floor and very noisy because it was right next to the dining area where a party was going on. We left our luggage there and requested a quieter room. When we returned, there was another room on the 2nd floor for our friends and we stayed in the downstairs room. By that time the party was over and the room was quiet and fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa de Las Flores; City: Tlaquepaque Guadalajara Metropolitan Area; Review: I love Casa de Las Flores! The hosts are knowledgeable and friendly and create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. This is the third time we've stayed there and we will continue to return. The garden is a lovely place to sit and enjoy, perfect for my sister and brother-in-law who just arrived from London. The artesanias add a special touch and interest, as does the tour of them that Stan so ably leads. The breakfast is delicious and fresh each day and the rooms are extremely comfortable. I appreciate the little details like a makeup mirror, nice towels and Kleenex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McMenamins Hotel Oregon; City: McMinnville Oregon; Review: I was very unhappy with my visit. The lobby smelled very bad and was unpleasant to walk through. In addition, the room was small AND there was no place to put your clothes and only 3 hangers for two people. The cleaning staff came by and we said we'd leave in 30 minutes so they could clean. No one ever came back to clean our room. I won't be back!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel l Esplanade; City: Domme Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We spent 3 very relaxing nights here. The hotel is right on the edge of the high ramparts of the town with a gorgeous view. It is an old timey place with marble tile bathrooms, comfortable bed and nice linens. The price is moderate and good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castara Retreats; City: Castara Tobago Trinidad and Tobago; Review: We stayed in Hummingbird 1 and it was perfect. We had a huge balcony with dining table and comfortable sofa and chairs. We had a gorgeous view of the bay; birds and agoutis came to visit us there. The room was very comfortable with a great bed, lots of places to hang your clothes and put them on shelves. The bathroom was large with places to store your things as well. The kitchen has a big refrigerator, nice stove and good utensils. Everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. The staff are helpful and the restaurant is delicious with a varied menu. We loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Officer and the Bostoner (Historical Western Romance) (Fort Gibson Officers Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rose Gordon Page; Review: This was a good read about the 'Old West', and what loneliness was constant at the Forts scattered across this nation......But I wasn't into the ROMANCE NOVEL it turned into about midway...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Harriet Beecher Stowe Page; Review: All my schooled years and since, I'd heard about "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as this WONDERFUL BOOK written by this WONDERFUL AUTHOR, yet never had the time or opportunity to read it until now..........I'm still struggling to get thru' it! (I'm 3 quarters there, and counting the pages 'til the torture is over!) It is boring, and in my opinion, not well written. It jumps around from character to character, and the author talks to the reader as though it is a school play with narration added. If, and when, I ever finish it, I will not be recommending it to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: First Girl in the West - Kindle edition; Brand: Eliza Spalding Warren; Review: Good diary, but far too short of book. I hate to pay for something that's only a few pages long....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slave Of The Sioux- The Fanny Kelly Captivity Narrative, 1864 (Annotated) eBook; Brand: Fanny Kelly; Review: Not thorough or long enough to get the true history and story told. Of the many years any captive spent with the Indians, there had to be so much more insight and horrid tales to be remembered, and put to print....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aquilla, Indian Captive - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marcia S. Byerly Page; Review: I loved this book....The characters were interesting, and Aquilla took us from a carefree girl forced into almost instant adulthood when she was captured by the Indians. I enjoyed the love story that grew between she and a captive young man who helped her and fellow captors survive. I would highly recommend this true story to anyone ages 8 to 80....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Peace & Joy Within You: 10 Lessons In Spiritual Freedom (Going Beyond Religion) Touching The Source of Enlightenment; Author: Visit Amazon's Ramas Dev Page; Review: A very insightful book !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cool Tools; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Kelly Page; Review: This is my go-to book. I love it. Every time I pick it up, I find something new and inspiring. I've owned it for about 2 years now and I still flip through it regularly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Nettle Page; Review: I was excited to finally find a book dealing with the "Big Five." This book was quite disappointing. I didn't like the way he perceived extroversion as being a measure of joy. I'm very introverted and I love to do the things that extroverts usually love like sex and traveling (wtf?). Also his description of "Openness to experience" was very disappointing. The whole chapter was breaking down an Allen Ginsberg poem to show how that personality type is artistic, bohemian, and ...schizophrenic...? The rest of the chapters are okay, but dive into the academic side a bit too much, making it at times more of an academic book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Backyard Chickens: A Beginner's Guide; Author: City Chicks Hatchery; Review: I've always been interested in getting chickens but I hesitated because I didn't know how... This book shows you how to do it step by step. Very clear, simple instructions; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Medieval Future: The Last Dragon Throne (Medieval Future Series) (Volume 1); Author: Mr. Michael Anthony; Review: This book is filled with detail and imagination. Absolutely loved it! I am currently reading it for the second time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learn Italian Step By Step: Italian Language Practical Guide for Beginners; Author: Visit Amazon's Lucas Jagger Page; Review: I've wanted to start studying Italian but I lacked a reference book. This book has been a fantastic beginning guide and resource for starting. I'm almost at an intermediate level now. Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Accelerated Learning: How To Learn Any Skill Or Subject, Double Your Reading Spe; Author: Visit Amazon's James Horton Page; Review: This is the book I've been looking for!! Plenty of great ideas and very applicable to my life. I will read it again and again. High recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Burnett Page; Review: This book is worth it for sure. What I really like about this book is the unique outlook of these professors. This book is both realisitic and motivational. I like how they include examples of people like a young man working at a rental car agency, and not only Standford ivy league who will become doctora and ceos. My only gripe is the use of old brainstorming techniques that sometimes felt awkward and tedious. The gem of this book is the perspective of the authors. Loved the ideas of bias to action and prototypes. Very useful for taking of the pressure of just starting. Some quotes from the book: "In life design, if it's not actionable, it's not a problem." "Believing that there's only one idea out there leads to a lot of pressure and indecision." "The way forward is to reduce risk (and the fear) of failure by designing a series of small prototypes to test the waters."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Power of Rocks: Tap into an unlimited and free source of energy; Author: Visit Amazon's Abdel Levrai Page; Review: I never knew this about different types of rocks and their abilities. That was a first for me, but it opened up a whole new world of information. I'm excited to keep learning and I will come back to this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Cannabis Extracts: The Handbook to DIY Concentrates, Hash and Original Methods for Marijuana Extracts; Author: Visit Amazon's Aaron Hammond Page; Review: The part about traditional hash was really great, definitely some hard to find information about various marijuana extraction methods traditionally used around the world and great explanation on how to test your hash and cannabis extracts, never really knew that before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bestchoice2go(TM) Women's Party Evening Jumpsuits Short Pants; Brand: Bestchoice2go; Review: This item is not what I expected, it looks a lot different in person than the photo posted on the internet. Material was cheaply made but I guess you get what you pay for. I'm not too sure I will be ordering from this company too soon. The delivery of this item took almost a month to receive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Fashionable Flare-Leg Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: Not keeping this product the size runs very large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Fashionable Flare-Leg Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: Not keeping this product the size runs very large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Fashionable Flare-Leg Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: Not keeping this product the size runs very large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JOLLYCHIC Women's Vintage Small Crossbody Bag Coin Purse Green; Brand: JOLLYCHIC; Review: Bought this purse for vacation to keep items in instead of toting a large purse it's small and compact but roomy enough for keys, credit cards, cellphone,lighter and cigarettes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Free to Live 6 Pack Seamless Fleece Lined Leggings Women - One Size; Brand: ; Review: Very thin but comfortable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OURS Women's Elbow Patch Long Sleeve Shawl Collar Striped Open Front Cardigan Sweater…; Brand: OURS; Review: Color was off from what was pictured; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PHOENIX VITAL LIFE WLLW Womens Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Blouse Geometric Print Henley Tee Shirt; Brand: WLLW; Review: Very good buy for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Josi Minea Women's Beautiful Sexy Lingerie Set - One Size Fits All (fits S/M Sizes); Brand: Josi Minea; Review: This item was ordered as one size fit all the item was doll sized will be returned; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BAIFERN Womens Ripped High Waisted Jeans Washed Hole Denim Long Pants; Brand: BAIFERN; Review: Jeans are very thin and has an improper fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adult Little Red Riding Hood Costume; Brand: Fun Costumes; Review: Very well made looks just like the advertised picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Age Women's Butt-Lifting Skinny Jeans; Brand: Blue Age; Review: Love these jeans fit really well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Women's Fashion Casual Over The Knee Pull On Slouchy Boots; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: I've worn these boots 4-5 times now, they are very comfortable and warm due to the fur inside; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Going Home: A Novel (The Survivalist Series); Author: Visit Amazon's A. American Page; Review: I was originally skeptical about the quality when I first purchased it. Once I got into it, I could not put it down. I immediately bought the sequel and it is just as good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forsaking Home (The Survivalist Series); Author: Visit Amazon's A. American Page; Review: Finally over; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kill Artist; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: One of my best reads in a long time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rising; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ovies Page; Review: OK not as riveting as I hoped.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Topaz; Author: Visit Amazon's Leon Uris Page; Review: A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Food Network star Carl Ruiz died of clogged arteries; Abstract: Food Network's Carl Ruiz's cause of death was "atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease," The Maryland Department of Health confirmed.; Category: tv
Title: Greg Hardy to fight no-contest ruling over inhaler use; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: DeVos held in contempt for violating judge's order on student loans; Abstract: A federal judge on Thursday held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court and imposed a $100,000 fine for violating an order to stop collecting on the student loans owed by students of a defunct for-profit college.; Category: news
Title: Kentucky man dies trying to save sons from Florida rip current during family trip; Abstract: Stephone Ritchie Sr. was on a family vacation in Florida when he died. "He got caught in the waves," after ushering sons out of water, a cousin said.; Category: news
Title: Florida air show crash: Pilot killed when plane crashes; Abstract: An airplane crashed Friday afternoon at an air show in Florida, killing the pilot, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said.; Category: news
Title: Judge in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case extends lawsuit protection to Sacklers; Abstract: The judge, Robert Drain, set aside concerns from officials representing about two dozen states and municipalities. They objected to the legal protection being extended to the Sacklers, who have not filed for personal bankruptcy.; Category: news
Title: Stocks close higher on optimism over China trade deal; Abstract: Stocks ended at record highs Thursday after the world's two largest economies reportedly agreed to remove existing trade tariffs, sparking a huge rotation into equities and out of bonds.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Young Hearts Baby-girls Newborn 2 Piece Tack Bow Dress and Panty; Brand: ; Review: not bad , material wise is good, color too, size was as expected, the price,, mmm i don't know , i feel like i could of gotten something better for the same amount of money .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel Two Color Rhinestone Navel Belly Bar Ring Barbell Body Jewelry; Brand: ; Review: i really like it,, more than i expected.. it looks nice too, it took a long time to arrive but it was worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assorted Wholesale Baby Girl Headband Hair Accessory Photography Prop 80pcs; Brand: Cuddle Baby; Review: great stuff, i love all the the different colors, they all look nice, i recommend these headbands to everybody and their momma; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Stainless Steel Carbon Fiber Stud Earrings, 8mm, Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: i really like these earrings, they look and feel really comfortable, i will be buying more of these thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joy Baby Red Feather Hairband Rose Bow Headband; Brand: brandbuy; Review: they look great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Delicious Rosela Open Toe High Heel Ankle Strap Sandal; Brand: Delicious; Review: i got a size 61/2 but usually wear a 7 but decided to get this size because i had already purchased some size 7 and beacuse of the back part and strap seemed just a teeny bit big on the back part but 6 1/2 were perfect and they are real pretty too im not good with walking in heels all day but these are good to wear for a couple hours without making you too tired they were also comfy in the toe part not too tight at all; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Men's 160309-M High Top Oxfords Shoes Sneakers; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: good quality better than i expected look real nice and are comfortable true to size; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Toast Boys' Short Sleeve V-Neck Tee; Brand: ; Review: true to size i got a 2t material is nice arrived fast and was cheap!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Toast Girls' Pull-On Denim Pant; Brand: ; Review: arrived fast liked the material its stretchy and they r skinny jeans i bought a 4t and they r cheap!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Place Boys' Short Sleeve Uniform Oxford Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Just what I was hoping for arrived on time and well packaged material was good and fit good in my two year old; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Place Baby Boys' Chino Shorts; Brand: ; Review: Arrived in time and well packaged I liked the color and material size was as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Femizee Casual Toddler Kid Boys Girls Loafers Shoes; Brand: Femizee; Review: It arrived promptly I like the color and material I ordered a size 7 but it seemed to run big was a little loose on my son since wearing with no socks only wore once still waiting to see how long they last; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (BradyGames Signature Series Guide); Author: BradyGames; Review: wish it had the insert of suggested team-up combos.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows: Year One; Author: Marc Andreyko; Review: terrible slick artwork.different from tv storyline.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Creedence; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Naville Page; Review: An engrossing read with brutally horrifying moments needing a strong stomach; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Peanuts 1963-1964; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles M. Schulz Page; Review: engaging little folks. Charles Schulz.is sadly missed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Bait 2 : Horror Anthology; Author: Steve Alten; Review: dead fish are rotten actors; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City by the Sea (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tsui Hark's Vampire Hunters (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bride of Chucky (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extreme Ops (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point of Origin (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jason X (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malibu's Most Wanted (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Eighteenth Angel (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Santa Clause 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Santa Clause (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willard (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Head of State (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grinch (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Take (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Drop Zone (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Halloween II (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpion King (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: New Jack City: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halloween (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Thief (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Power (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween: H2O (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godsend (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Blue (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leprechaun (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leprechaun 2 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halloween: Resurrection (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highwaymen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Damned (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Payback (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Arrival / The Arrival 2 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monkeybone (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leprechaun 3 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ali (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Craig Shoemaker: Live: That's a True Story! (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suspect Zero (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leprechaun 5: In the Hood (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birth (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Kid (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Liberty (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boogeyman (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 6: Jason Lives (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Imagine having your own little apartment in a block or two from great points on Michigan. The free dinner and breakfast made days more efficient and the service was excellent. Luvinia at the desk was very helpful with directions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport; City: College Park Georgia; Review: Although I was stuck in Atlanta and Delta "ran out" of vouchers, I was glad to get a room here. The night attendant though was nicer to the drunkest person I've ever seen while checking in than to my wife and me. However, the next day the management was very helpful and professional. Recommended for a quick airport stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront; City: Gulfport Mississippi; Review: I was on a visit for business, and the service here was top notch. The front desk was always accommodating and helpful. Due to travel confusion, my sundries were left in the room. The hotel neatly folded and packed everything for me and had the bags ready for pick up. This made a possible logistics problem, no problem. Would stay here again based on one day and service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Hattiesburg; City: Hattiesburg Mississippi; Review: Stayed here one night for business. Due to a travel mix up, some of my luggage had to be brought to the hotel for me. The front desk young lady (I forget her name, but she had red hair) was very pleasant and had all of my stuff ready. The room smelled very clean and was in good order. The hotel is also beside a local hangout called Mugshots with inexpensive drinks and great burgers. I'd stay here again for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pigeon Forge; City: Pigeon Forge Tennessee; Review: Stayed here with my mother, wife, and daughter. Very clean rooms and wonderful staff. Location is convenient and quiet. Close to Dollywood and restaurants but a block away from the busiest thoroughfare. Good coffee all day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant; Author: Visit Amazon's Roland Lazenby Page; Review: I placed this item in my son''s Kobe shadow box...he loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Eric Dyson Page; Review: Nice item for my collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Consequential President: The Legacy of Barack Obama; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael D'Antonio Page; Review: Nice item for my collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Obama's Legacy: What He Accomplished as President; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael I. Days Page; Review: Nice item for my collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Obamas: The White House Years; Author: Visit Amazon's The Editors of Essence Page; Review: Nice item for my collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Indiana Jones Men's Wool Felt Water Repellent Outback Fedora with Grosgrain; Brand: Dorfman Pacific; Review: I bought this hat to wear while out exploring old ghost towns. It's great for keeping the sun off my neck, and it comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. It's outback style which is slightly different from the classic "Indy" look, but I've always preferred this style for it's width and fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mizuno Men's Wave EVO Levitas Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I've slowly been working my way to forefoot striking and the Wave EVO Levitas was my first zero-drop shoe. I'm only sorry I didn't try them sooner! I have absolutely fell in love with these shoes; my times have improved, and I'm running much more at ease. My previous shoes include Saucony Kinvara 2 (which I loved), Puma FAAS Bolt 400 (which were just okay), and the Mizunos blow each of them out of the water. They are super light, extremely flexible, and cushioned enough for my 200lb frame. Zero blisters, zero friction, and zero break-in required. The only cons I would warn about: - They are very porous which means running in the rain leaves you with cold and wet feet. This saves weight, but at a cost in weather protection. - They seem to be wearing fairly quickly in the heels. There's little padding there so scuffs show immediately. I got mine in a warehouse deal for $30, and as I soon as I see another pair I will snatch them up as a spare!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Lethal GS 4 Soccer Shoe (Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: Bought these cleats for my 7 year old daughter and she loves them. Not sure if it's just the pink she loves, but either way I'll take it. I found them a little over-priced for the materials used; a cleat costing this much should probably be leather, not synthetic. But I got them on sale through Amazon's warehouse deals, so that made them a little more attractive; I only paid $22. They've been quite durable and she's never complained of any hot spots or painful areas. If you can get them for $20 I'd recommend them as a good value, but if their regular price I'd look for something leather.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McDavid 9110 Performance Compression Brief with FlexCup; Brand: McDavid; Review: Bought for my 5 year old son who is somewhat big for his age. The cup, while not being particularly robust, is still protective enough for the t-ball level. They fit great, and he finds them very comfortable to wear. My only regret is that I didn't buy the two-pack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mizuno Men's Wave Sayonara Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I am a big fan of Mizuno running shoes, and although these won't unseat my Evo Levitas as my all-time favourite they are quite comfortable for 5-10km runs. The ride is now to cushy which I prefer and the grip is good on wet West Coast roads. My feet are never sore after running in these and I don't have any hotspots or rubbing which is definitely a plus!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Mad Dash Money Slouch Boot; Brand: ; Review: Bought these for my wife and she raves about how comfortable they are every time she wears them. She has high arches so finding comfy boots can be a bit of a challenge but we really lucked out with this pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Boys' Graphic Short Sleeve Tee Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Very cool design and my son loved the feel of the shirt. It's a little smaller than some of his size 6's, but it will fit for now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Clarks Women's Lexi Dill Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I love clarks. They fit great and last a long time. Fit true to size mostly, I buy half size small because the leather stretches.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair Women's Plus Size Body Shine Floral Full Coverage Underwire Bra 75297; Brand: ; Review: Fits perfectly. 3 hook in the back and thick straps that stay in place. Will definitely buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair Women's Illumination Zoned in Support Fullfigure Underwire Bra 76338; Brand: ; Review: The 40D is a 4 hook strap. The strap is wider than I expected, thought it would have been a 3 hook. Almost just a little too wide that it sometimes feels weird being that high under the arm area. Very comfortable and fits good. Fabric is great, somewhat silky so feels good to wear. Not quite as good as the shine floral bra from Vanity Fair, but still good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 6-Pack Tagless No Ride Up Briefs with ComfortSoft Waistband; Brand: ; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YALUXE Women's 21 Card Organizer Slim Bifold Leather Wallet; Brand: YALUXE; Review: exactly what I needed to cut down on the bulk of my old wallet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair Women's Illumination Zoned in Support Fullfigure Underwire Bra 76338; Brand: ; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Huafeiwude Women's V Neck Chiffon Floor Length Long Evening Dresses; Brand: Huafeiwude; Review: The beads were falling off, it came shipped as a big wad in a box and the boning was all bent. The breast area was too high. The cups are closer to your chin than where they should be. I normally wear a 6 and I ordered a 10 based on my measurements. It fit decent but didn't work cause of the cups and the craftsmanship. I returned it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues (A Jesse Stone Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Brandman Page; Review: I liked this book. But then that should be expected because I like the Jesse Stone series of books I've read and listened to period.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Warrior's Path; Author: Visit Amazon's Louis L'Amour Page; Review: I liked this book. My wife and I have enjoyed listening to and reading L'Amour's Sacket aeries books. We are hoping to get the book that connects Tel, Orrin and Tyrel to Baranabas Sacket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Assassin (An Isaac Bell Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I enjoy the Bell adventures Clive has written. This another one I will listen to over and over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Force and Effect (Jack Ryan); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Greaney Page; Review: Very entertaining and a real attention holder. I'll listen to it again and again/; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sackett, The Louis L'Amour Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Louis L'Amour Page; Review: We have the DVD "The Sackets" which is a combining of parts of the book with parts of "The Day Breakers". I wanted to find out what part of that DVD story comes from this book. I now know and this is another one of Louis L'Amour stories I will listen to over and over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ride the River Louis Lamour Collection; Author: Louis Lamour; Review: This proved to be an interesting story. It gives the reader a better understanding of what life might have been like for a young lady from the hills of Tennessee before the war. I appreciate the way Mr L'Amour ties his stories together when he refers to the ancestry of the main character. I understand and believe that Mr L'Amour gives the reader accurate information about the times and places he sets his story in. This has caused me to do my own research about places and events he writes about. I find his stories very intertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas (Classic Reprint); Author: Andrew Jackson Sowell; Review: When working on my mothers genalogy refernce to "Early Settlers and Indian Fighters" several times. So, thought I'd try to get a copy of the book. Fortunately I found it readily on Amazon. My relative is written about in the book which I wanted to read about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Black PRO-Binder; Brand: Ultra Pro; Review: A phenomenal binder! I have been using it for several months now, and it's still in awesome shape. The strap is beginning to fray a bit, but that's only because I'm constantly using the binder. I use it to keep my rares sorted, and the side-loading pockets make it a snap to move them around and work wonders for keeping my cards protected. I've never had a card fall out either, even if the pocket's been stuffed with cards. The sleeves are stretch-resistant, and can easily hold a play-set of cards; even more than that (I've gotten six to fit without much effort). My binder is nearly full, and I haven't considered any other binder to buy other than this one. As long as they make these binders, consider me hooked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 200 Magic Cards!!! Includes 50+ Rares/Uncommons!!! Mtg Foils & Mythics possible!!! (Plansewalker, Dragon, Elves); Brand: Magic: The Gathering; Review: Obviously the rares weren't the greatest ones out there, but they were all playable. The cards were kept in great shape and packaging, although some were more worn than others. This is mainly just because they were older cards. There was very little duplication in mine, and a great balance between the colors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Pro 18-Pocket Platinum Side Load Page with Black Background; Brand: Ultra Pro; Review: These are probably the nicest sleeve pages you can buy. They're far superior to their flimsy top-loading counterparts. The build of the pages is sturdy, the side-loading capability allow for much easier storage and a much better hold on the cards. I have never had a card slide out of these pockets, no matter how many cards were stuffed in them, so they are highly resistant to stretching. You can even put sleeved cards in these pockets. I once stored five copies of one card in one sleeve, and I was able to put them in a pocket. Overall, a fantastic value that's well worth the extra money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Assorted YuGiOh Cards With Holos, Rares, and 1 Booster Pack! Includes Custom Golden Groundhog Token!; Brand: GoldenGroundhog; Review: The cards were very well packed, and I didn't have any issues with damaged cards. There was a nice variety of cards, and I was glad to have purchased this lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon TCG: Random Cards From Every Series, 100 Cards In Each Lot Plus 7 Bonus Free Foil Cards; Brand: Pokemon; Review: I'd give it three stars, but I don't want people to think it's a bad product. I didn't get any duplicates, and that was great, but I also didn't get a lot of evolutions to actually use some of the pokemon I recieved. The cards were all in great condition, and I recieved more than just monster cards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Elite Home All Seasons Collection Micro Fleece Plush Solid F/Q Blanket, Chocolate; Brand: Elite Home; Review: I am conflicted about writing this review. Not because there is anything wrong with this blanket, but it's because if there is too many good reviews, the blankets will be sold out and I want to buy more of these for myself and as gifts for my family & friends:) Yes, the blanket is thin but oh so soft and warm (and cheap). I feel very cozy in it, even my husband loves it so. It looks really nice and you can use it in bed or in the couch as a throw. I have also washed it in the washer & dryer, and the good news is no shredding. No bad news ...I will definitely buy more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lasko 4900 Pro-Performance High Velocity Utility Fan-Features Pivoting Blower and Built-in Outlets; Brand: Lasko; Review: I saw this at my friend's shop and immediately, I had to buy this because it worked great. I wasn't disappointed. I would buy another one again, in fact, I am looking now :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Head West Plum Patchwork Mirror, 25-Inch by 33-Inch; Brand: Head West; Review: I got this for my shop and it is really pretty. I have many compliments about it and they always ask where I got it from. I am very happy with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenland Home Antique Chic Full/Queen Quilt Bonus Set; Brand: Greenland Home; Review: The color isn't bright, like many said, it's more muted and seems very antique, but it actually just what I look for so no complaint here. If you want vibrant color, this quilt isn't the one for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greenco Chrome Paper Towel Holder, 6" W x 13" H x 5.75" D; Brand: Greenco; Review: It is a little flimsy but serves its purpose.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Anne Klein Two-Tone Illusion Dress Watch; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful watch! Elegant design and exactly what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Boys' 514 Straight Fit Jeans; Brand: ; Review: Nice jeans. My 13 year old likes them. Was surprised they were not 100% cotton denim. However, they have a nice fit and wash well, so I would recommend them unless you want 100% cotton.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Junior Always Be Yourself Unless You Can Be A Unicorn T-Shirt Tee; Brand: City Shirts; Review: I love this shirt! Nice quality, great fit. Recommended for anyone who loves unicorns! (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mountain Men's Horned Owl Head T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I love Mountain shirts! My whole family wears them. This one might be my favorite. High quality material and exceptional artistry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanwood Matte PU Leather Mini Crossbody Shoulder Bag Cellphone Pouch Messenger Bag Cellphone Wallet Case for iPhone 6 S 5S; Brand: Sanwood; Review: Love this purse! Was looking for something I could carry along with my laptop bag so I don't have to lug around two huge bags. Fits my cash, credit cards, keys, and a lipstick. Great for when I have to run a quick errand; fits cross-body style so I can be hands-free. Perfect size and really nice color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Round Cubic Zirconia CZ Stud Earrings with Gold butterfly Pushbacks; Brand: Tilo Jewelry; Review: I'm allergic to everything except 14k gold and these work great. No reactions whatsoever (and I even sleep in them!). I can tell within a few hours if I'm going to have a reaction to metal in my ear (less than that if it's not gold). These were comfortable from the first and I haven't taken them off since I got them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BOSS Audio AR1500M Car Amplifier – 1500 Watts Max Power, 2/4 Ohm Stable, Class A/B, Monoblock, MOSFET Power; Brand: BOSS Audio Systems; Review: I have a single 12" in my car and this thing puts out way more than I need. I'm super stoked on this purchase and I highly recommend this amp for any vehicle. Let's be real, if you need something more than this, you are putting too much time and money into your car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge Banana Plugs - Corrosion-Resistant 24K Gold-Plated Connectors - 6 Pair/12 Banana Plugs (Part# SPC-BP2-6); Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Easy to use, and once you have them on your speaker wire, it's like plugging into an auxiliary port. I'm VERY pleased. I put six of these on some new speaker wire and had my whole surround sound system hooked up in about an hour. Everything is super clean and if I ever need to move it, i can just unplug it and plug it back in without worrying about damaging my speaker wire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge ULTRA Series Subwoofer Cable (25 Feet) - Dual Shielded with Gold Plated RCA to RCA Connectors - Black; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: My Sub hits just as hard as I had hoped!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters) Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: The length makes it worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BlueRigger Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable (3 feet); Brand: BlueRigger; Review: Great for connection between TV and Receiver!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge 12AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet, White) - 99.9% Oxygen Free Copper – ETL Listed; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Thick! Great for use with banana plugs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender (EX2700); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: These things are freaking awesome. I have two in my house and now I have signal like nobodies business. So easy to set up, it's redonkulous.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple Magic Bluetooth Wireless Laser Mouse - A1296 (Refurbished); Brand: Apple; Review: This is a really cool mouse. When I bought my iMac, I opted to go with the track pad instead of the mouse. My wife on the other hand said that she wanted the mouse so I ordered this one. I was surprised, though I probably shouldn't have been, but the mouse also has touch sensitivity as well as click-ability. I am quite happy with my purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Instant Pot LUX50 v2 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 5Qt/900W, (Discontinued); Brand: Instant Pot; Review: Love it, used it right away as a pressure cooker, and then a couple of days later used it as a slow cooker. Worked great both ways. I purchased this product to use in my motor home. If I didn't already have stove top pressure cooker and several crock Pots I would buy another one for my home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef's Kitchen Instant-Read Meat Thermometer; Brand: Chef's Kitchen; Review: Although I have yet to use it, I like the fact that it has a protective sleeve.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Timer for Indoor Lights and Decorations, Grounded; Brand: Intermatic; Review: Always works great. Use one everyday to turn on my light in living room, otherwise we would be in the dark. Great product for when you go on vacation too. You can always count on it working. Have purchased some that are hard to program and never work. This product is very easy to program and never have problems with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Velvet Suit Hangers - 30-Pack, Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: These are very nice, like them better than the ones without the bottom bar.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kurt Adler Despicable Me Dave and Carl Minion Ornament Set of 2; Brand: Kurt Adler; Review: Purchased as a Gift; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kurt Adler Despicable Me Dave and Carl Christmas Ornaments 2 Assorted; Brand: Kurt Adler; Review: This was a gift. The person I gave them to was happy with them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levoit 2 Pack Elora Glow Himalayan Salt Lamp Hand Carved Natural Pink Sea Rock Crystal(8 to 11 lbs):Stainless Steel; Brand: LEVOIT; Review: Love them, bought 4 for my home. We feel the difference it makes. We are sleeping deeper and longer. Waking up feeling so much better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Limanaki Beach Hotel; City: Ayia Napa Famagusta District; Review: Because of the reviews I choose to sleep in this hotel, but it was a big disappointment for a few reasons: * No free WIFI - Okay, it's true that they didn't mention any free wifi on their website, but 20 euro for a day? it's 2014.. at the Nissi beach it cost only 2 euros for the whole day. But the worst part was - the reception don't have internet as well. At all. I don't need a concierge service, but at least some basic details that could be easily obtained online. We had to print our online airplane tickets, but we couldn't, so we went to do it at another hotel! Can you imagine a reception without internet? * Hotel towels are not allowed at the pool. I would understand why they wouldn't let me take towels to the beach, but why can't I use it at the hotel pool? Should I scorch my back on those burning pool chairs or should I buy my own towel? * It was mentioned at the hotel's website that there is a hair dryer in each room. We didn't have one, and when we ask at the reception, we were told they have only one extra hair dryer, but someone just took it. Sounds great, right? * Room towel had stains (I can attach the photo later). I had no choice but to dry myself with it because there were no other towels left * Shower head holder was broken * Shampoo/soap holder was broken/loose, and when I laid on it the shampoo it fell on my feet. * Room key was "demagnetized"? I was told it's because I kept it on my wallet, but I always keep there my room keys and never happened before. * Nobody was at the front desk at 1 AM when we needed something urgently, so we had to wait until the morning. * Phone didn't work in our room (there was a line, but the speed dial buttons didn't make the call) I didn't give one star rating, because I think the staff were actually good. It looks like the management is forcing them to behave this cheap, so it all looks like a big mess. I would mention another good thing though - the breakfast - which was really great! So all in all, I would never recommend this hotel to anyone, and wouldn't go there again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hanoi Charm Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: Immediately when we arrived to Hanoi Charm Hotel we felt like home. The boutique hotel is located at the heart of the old district, which made it really easy to take short walking tours from. Even though the hotel front looks tiny, the rooms are relatively spacious, modern and clean. Bed was huge and comfortable. Free wifi was perfect without signal problems. Breakfast had a wide variety, contains both western and Vietnamese options (pho and hash browns for breakfast!). Concerning the staff, we would like to personally thank Bang, Y, Lua, Hannah and Tuan for making our experience at the Hanoi Charm Hotel exceptional! Every staff member was so friendly and helpful, always happy to help with any matter. The rating on websites for this hotel were suspiciously high, but now it's totally understandable. This hotel deserves all its praise and even more. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is traveling to Hanoi for a perfect experience. I know I would be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown Lanta Resort Spa; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: We had a very pleasant staying at Crown Lanta resort & spa. Room was big, newly decorated and clean. Breakfast was very good with many options to choose from. The main pool and restaurant was a bit far from our room but there was a very efficient car service to pick us up to anywhere and anytime we wanted. We travelled a bit in the hotel area and it looks like a tropical forest with amazing view points. The reggae restaurant (not sure that's the exact name) is a chill place right in front of the beach, and we highly recommend it. The hotel offers free bicycle renting which is a really nice way to explore the island. You should definitely try that! The only downside was the wifi connection in the hotel which needed username and password each time since it didn't remember the login details. Also each newly generated username password was limited for one device only. We were told they are working on improving it. Staff was always very friendly, kind and professional. Overall we highly recommend this hotel. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adamaz House; City: Bangkok; Review: They mentioned no lift and you have to enter the hotel threw a narrow ally, so that's acceptable, but there were few big disadvantages: - wifi didn't work. eventually they gave a nearby hotel's wifi which didn't work (one few devices). - safe in the room didn't work. they asked me to wait 30 minutes until the technician would show up but I couldn't wait that long. - no shampoo or bodywash. - towels were grey (originally), bleach spots and looks like a cat played with them. - the pillow cover was dirty I'm not giving 1 star only because the location is good and the room was "relatively" clean. staff wasn't very helpful either. I wouldn't recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zein; City: Nyaung U Bagan Mandalay Region; Review: Stayed here for one night only. The location is really good, very close to the bus station (taxi drivers would try to steal around 12,000 kyat for this drive but I managed to get one eventually for 5,000 kyat!). The room was alright. basic furnitures and clean. no safe. The staff were really nice, especially Ms. So who was very helpful (also earlier via mail). Breakfast was great with a big selection (both western and Asian). There is an option to rent bicycles (1,500 kyat). Other hotels usually offer for free. What really bothered me (and it's not the hotel's fault) is that they won't accept regular $ bills. I'm not talking about tears or stains. If the $ bill is not crisp and new straight out of the Fed - they won't accept it (you should see the kyat bills...). In this case, when the hotel is aware of such a problem, they should give me the option to pay by card. unfortunately this hotel only accepts cash. so, generally nice stay, wish they will give free bicycle ride and give to option to pay by card; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Accord; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: Staff was extremely nice and efficient, room was clean although it looked very old and had a safe in it. I didn't get to eat breakfast though because I overslept. For the price I paid I think it's a great value for your money. It was my first time in Yangon and I would recommend it to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plern Plern bed and bike; City: Chiang Mai; Review: I stayed at Plern Plern for 5 nights and it was fantastic. Bicycling in Chiang Mai is the way to discover the city! The old town is very near to Plern Plern, so no need to use taxi unless going to the airport or planning on drink a lot ;) Ms. Add was super nice and helpful. I didn't want to go on the regular arranged day trips, so Ms. Add helped me to arrange a custom-made trip (a lot cheaper by the way, but you still have to haggle about the price with the driver/workers). There was no real breakfast but there were always fruits, drinks and snacks (I loved the sticky rice in the banana leaves!). Bicycles are free which is also a big advantage. The room was well equipped and modern. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Chiang Mai!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 8; City: Mandalay Mandalay Region; Review: I booked 2 nights here. bad: === - First of all they photoshopped the main photo of the building. this is not a stand-alone hotel, it's attached to 2 other buildings. - Taxi prices are usually double compare to the street (exactly the same taxi). They tell you that this is the normal price as if it's your only option. For example, they offer taxi to the jetty for 5,000 kyat (and already offer that the same driver will pick you up back for 5,000 more). I decided to take only one way and found a taxi back for 3,000 kyat. A day trip (saiging, inwa, amarapura) cost 45,000 kyat at the hotel. you could find the same for 30,000 kyat in all other places. trip to u-bein costs 20,000 at the hotel and I found for 10,000 kyat. not cool. - no safe in the room. - stains on bedsheets (it's not about changing them when I ask, it's about noticing the big stains in the first place). - no safety lights on bicycles good: ==== + free bicycles + good breakfast with a big selection variety. + staff was super nice. especially Kyaw Zin Thet, Min San Thein, and another receptionist (she looked like the main receptionist, I just can't remember her name). without their great service I would give even lower score. this is a cheap hotel but I think there are many points to improves; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goya Boutique Resort; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: There are so many hotels to choose from when you are going to Bali, and I feel I got so lucky choosing this one. Everything was perfect. The hotel is only 3 years old, so everything is stylish and new. The design of the rooms is so special and as I understood the owner is actually a jewelry designer who decided to open a resort, so you can imagine how good it looks. Service is fantastic, breakfast and dinner were great as well. I just can't think of anything negative to say! Enjoy your time there :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Racketeer; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Back on top with the Racketeer. I am a fanatic of Grisham's work but I must say-the last two books were unlike his other works-I was able to put them down. This book took me back to the Grisham of old-the style-the plot-the storyline-Grisham at his best. Thank you sir!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Man (Mitch Rapp); Author: Visit Amazon's Vince Flynn Page; Review: Much like Mitch Rapp, Vince Flynn never fails to bring it down to earth. I could not stop reading this book. Hard hitting, fast paced, enticing and exciting. Waiting for the next one Vince! Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Grace; Author: Visit Amazon's James Hellvig Page; Review: Looks like this new author has the right stuff. Time for a new hero or excuse me, heroine to show up on the scene-move over Jack Ryan jr. , Mitch Rapp, Jack Reacher, Oliver Stone-Major Tammy Fuller is here. Hellvig's character development makes the reader feel the highs and lows Major Fuller experiences along her journey. The storyline and flow shows this author has the ability to keep the reader interested-you won't want to put this book down!!! This is a great read and I am waiting for the next book Mr. Hellvig. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Better World (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: Sakey hits it out of the galaxy! many others relate him to some great authors and I was skeptical...WAS is the key word here. Not only did I read the 1st book I rolled right into the next and am eagerly awaiting the third in the installment. I am currently ready more of Sakeys work just bcuz....Good work sir, thank you and I highly recommend this author. GO for it. Be a twist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bailout Over Normandy: A Flyboys Adventures with the French Resistance and Other Escapades in Occupied France; Author: Visit Amazon's Ted Fahrenwald Page; Review: I enjoyed this book-you obviously have to be into WW2/History stuff to enjoy the read. A well told tale of a man who beat the odds. Brave folks were given deserved recognition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Benjamin Jamison: Call Sign Reaper (Book 1); Author: Thomas A Wright; Review: For this genre it is/was a great read. The author did well with Reaper and I hope to see more Reaper in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Moorings Guesthouse; City: Mallaig Lochaber Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coig Na Shee; City: Newtonmore Aviemore and the Cairngorms Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We recently stayed here for one night while touring Scotland. The innkeeper was very friendly and helpful. Our room in the front of the house was very large with three windows affording a nice view. The room was clean and tidy with a very nice bathroom. Breakfast was extensive and very good in the large dining room. Lovely house that is well looked after.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atholl Guest House; City: Dunvegan Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: Stayed here for one night recently on a trip through Scotland. The owners were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The bedroom was fine as well as the dining room and breakfast. The bathroom was in poor repair and was very tiny. The sink was very small and hardly useable, the flooring seemed unstable, and the shower fixture and pipes that came through the wall were surrounded by a hole that could present a leakage problem in the wall. The door to the bathroom barely opened wide enough to enter. Expanding the bathroom into the bedroom area and eliminating the closet would really make things so much better. Except for the bathroom problems, I would have scored this B&B better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dunlop Inn; City: Baddeck Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: We stayed at this B&B last week, mainly because of the great view out the back and being in town. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owner's daughter and there appeared to be a party getting under way with some guests staying at the B&B. I was assured that there would not be noise late into the night. As it turns out, there was a wedding reception right next door at the Yacht Club and the VERY loud music and noise continued until at least 1 or 2 in the morning. The next morning the owner's son-in-law had set out our continental breakfast which was very do-it-yourself without milk or serving spoons, etc. set out. There was no apology for the night before until I brought it up, and then the response was, "Oh, I guess we forgot". I understand that weddings are a time of celebration, but we should have been informed and given the option to go to another hotel. They do own another facility down the road that we could have easily stayed at. It appeared that only our booking and one other couple were "outsiders" and the other guests were associated with the wedding. I guess they didn't want to lose out on two rooms being booked. There was no offer of any type of compensation. So, beware when booking that there is a Yacht Club next door which often has a noise factor involved. One other note is that the bathroom was very cramped and you could not shut the door and use the sink, and the shower was very odd with glass blocks in it that were part of the adjoining bedroom wall.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Yellow Sidecar B B; City: Cap Le Moine Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: This charming, cozy B&B was by far the best of our trip around Nova Scotia and PEI. The rooms were comfy, the bathroom neat, modern, and tidy. The hosts treat you like family, and are warm and gracious. Breakfast was excellent with a fresh fruit salad, just-baked scones, and eggs benedict. Everything was perfect and the view is outstanding. Wouldn't hestiate to visit again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: The view of the Pittsburgh Triangle and downtown is great from the hotel, but be aware that the front of the hotel has two railroad tracks that are used, even at night, by large freight trains with several engines--noisy. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Parking was a problem in the lot next door since at times it was closed even though there were spaces, and the arm was not always fully functioning. Also, there is a $25 per day charge--too much, and should be included for the high price of the hotel. A complimentary breakfast would also have been appreciated even if it had just been a continental breakfast. The outsides of the serving pieces that held the hot foods at breakfast were dirty and sloppy looking. The lobby and restaurant looked recently refurbished, but the rooms left a lot to be desired as far as needing updating and a good cleaning. There was thick dust in areas in the bathroom, doors to the rooms and bathroom were very dirty, as well as the grout in the tile. The ceiling in the bathroom must have sustained a leak from above and was getting discolored. The same debris on the carpets in the hallways was there for the four days that we stayed. This could be a really great place with some updating and just plain cleaning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: New Hampshire: An Explorer's Guide, Sixth Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Tree Page; Review: This guidebook is wonderful in showing the many personalities of New Hampshire. With over 500 pages on our Granite State, it reveals the little-known gems that abound here. I checked out a copy from our library recently to explore southwestern New Hampshire, and it was so useful I am ordering a copy. It has excellent in-depth descriptions of inns, B&Bs and restaurants, as well as full descriptions of outdoor recreation opportunities. The writing is crisp and informative, and there are numerous photos. Maps are not plentiful, but the maps that are included are helpful. Recommended for residents as well as adventurous travelers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ecuador and Galapagos Islands (National Geographic Adventure Map); Author: National Geographic Maps - Adventure; Review: This map has all the features one wants in a high quality map: eminently readable; chock full of information- roads, sites, topography, even forest cover; good index of towns; and tough tear resistant material. Wish there was a map this good of Colombia as well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hundred Years of Solitude; Author: Visit Amazon's Gabriel Garcia Marquez Page; Review: This is a great book, but it just didn't hook me. Really the last 1/4 of the book was the best, so worth a bit of a slog through some earlier parts. Maybe it is the translation from Spanish to English, and maybe its that families don't play as key of a role in our identity in U.S. culture as in Latin American culture. It just didn't seem as lyrical and moving as I was expecting. Nonetheless GGM's writing style is unique and fascinating, and the book does provide a glimpse into another way of viewing the world.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freedom; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Franzen Page; Review: This is the best novel I have ever read. Period. From the reviews it sounds like it was a slog for most people. Sorry to hear. It is a bit too long. The trip Latin America was too much of a diversion. And for the Victorian crowd, there is a lot of vulgarity, perhaps even more than needed to make a point. I had plenty of head scratching about why this novel is called "Freedom." But it hit me about 1/3 of the way through. This novel is about the effects of our fixation on freedom in the good 'ol U.S. of A. It's a study of oxymorons where an environmentalist promotes strip mining, a liberal falls in love with a Republican, and the idyllic middle-class, Midwestern family is anything but, all because they have the freedom to become very messed up. My guess is that Mr. Franzen was influenced by a certain president of a few years back who would use the term "freedom" about 50 times in a speech. No Iraq war in this all-American book however. He has built a fantastical but amazingly realistic world where the characters are incredibly well-constructed. They don't talk about freedom; they live it in a subtle but spine twisting sort of way. Perhaps it's worth a second read to find the parable for our country as a whole... Read it for the plot. Become transfixed by the theme.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks; Author: Visit Amazon's Bradley Mayhew Page; Review: This is an indispensable guide to Yellowstone and Tetons, filled with lots of information. It is particularly helpful for those who want to get away from the crowds, which there are plenty of in both parks. Lots of great tips about hiking and camping and other outdoors topics. Excellent reviews for places to stay, including campgrounds, as well as towns around the park and places to eat. Great background information. Frustrating however was the organization. Even though there were some detailed maps, it was difficult to figure out where each section of Yellowstone was -- not shown on an overview map. Equally maddening was finding information about eating options. After hours of reviewing the contents I started to understand the authors' twisted organizational logic. But I got a good chuckle after handing the book to someone else, asking her to find information about eating options in the Old Faithful area. She practically gave up trying to find the right page!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Lighting (Tab Green Guru Guides); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Clark Howard Page; Review: This 2011 book is a good non-technical introduction into energy efficient lighting. Published by McGraw-Hill, so the formatting and editing are generally high quality. Numerous photos, but all black & white. Aimed at both the residential and commercial market. Good general introduction into lighting concepts. Two of the authors are from the "green goods" world, and one is a lighting expert, and that author background ratio is reflected in the content. For example, more content about funky green light fixtures than the technologies of occupancy sensors and lighting controls. Biggest negative with the book is that the 2011 publication date is already quite dated in the lighting world. We are witnessing the LED revolution, which in 2015 is now in full force, but was just beginning in 2011. A lot of fluorescent, HID and incandescent lighting systems are becoming obsolete, and that was not the case in 2011.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tinksky Ghost Balaclava Skull Balaclava Mask Ski Mask Face Mask 10; Brand: TINKSKY; Review: Great quality. There is a seam around the hairline area that I could do without, it was also a bit loose around the neck and doesn't conform with difference of the chin and neck depth. It's not a big deal, it's still well made. The "Keegan" balaclavas don't have this seam mentioned and have a slightly tighter fit in the neck area. As with the others I've tried the silk screen printing is very durable and should last nearly forever. Don't take this review the wrong way this is much more than standard Halloween costume or airsoft quality and is reflected in my 5 star rating but I find the Keegan balaclavas to fit better for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tinksky Ghost Balaclava Skull Balaclava Mask Ski Mask Face Mask 04; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, no complaints. This one has a better fit than the "Logan - Final Hurdle" Balaclava which is much looser in the neck area and tends to stick out a bit. It's a useful piece of equipment and the silk screen printing isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burris 410330 Picatinny Protector for Fastfires; Brand: Burris; Review: Current model that works with the Fastfire III and previous models. The sunshade can still be used. Mounted on my Saiga 12 gauge with a dab of Loctite 242 on the threads, I haven't had any issues keeping zero while using full power 2 3/4" slugs or 00 buckshot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burris 300236 Fastfire III with Picatinny Mount 8 MOA Sight (Black); Brand: Burris; Review: Quality optic, I've only gotten a chance to take it to the range once so far but its zero for slugs hasn't shifted after 96 2 3/4" full power 12 gauge loads. The one I received has a crisp red dot. I sprung for the Fastfire protector mount and also gave it 5 stars. Mounted on my Saiga 12 I get a very nice co-witness using Chaos iron sights that have a height of .56". One of the most important upgrades this sight has over the previous model is the top mounted battery cover, which is partially my only grievance so far: the battery cover is about the size of a penny and seems to want to sit at an angle on the threads when I tried to install the battery, the threads are extremely fine and it took me much longer to install the battery than it should have, out of fear of stripping them. I know these are fresh threads and the next time I change its batteries the process may go much smoother. Regardless this sight is great and at this price point there isn't much better out there. I would highly recommend this sight as it has a variety of uses for different firearm platforms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peltor 97451 3M Tactical Sport Earmuff; Brand: Peltor; Review: Very happy with these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Big & Tall Contractors Work Pocket Polo Original Fit K570; Brand: ; Review: I'm happy with the size and quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hermitshell Hard Travel Storage Travel EVA Protective Carrying Case Bag for Peltor Sport Tactical 100 Electronic Hearing Protector Electric Earmuff; Brand: Hermitshell; Review: Keeps my Peltor tac sports safe until I need them; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Cove at Yarmouth; City: West Yarmouth Yarmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: We stayed at the Cove for three weeks and had an exceptionally fine experience. The landscaping is very well done and seasonally attractive. The front desk staff is very helpful. We had the same suite for the entire time and did not have to recheck in each week. They printed documents and fax them for us in a professional and pleasant manner. The suite was very attractive and comfortable. The cleaners did an outstanding job. The pool area and tennis center are well-maintained. The location is convenient to places from Hyannis to Chatham. This was a very good experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House Boston; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: This was our second stay at the Custom House. Each one was exceptional. The location is one block from Faneiul Hall and the Greenway. It is an easy walk to downtown crossing, the North End, Boston Common and Garden and Copley. The hotel building is historic, beautifully maintained and a marvel. The staff is professional, friendly, helpful, respectful to guests and each other. There are good activities offered. We hope to make this an annual stay and most highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We stayed 2 nights over Thanksgiving and were very pleased with the location, welcome, hospitality and service. The staff was professional, efficient and pleasant. Our room was sleek and clean. The lobby has an open feeling with attractive seating areas, a business center, the good restaurant Avenue One. Hot apple cider was available in the afternoon. Our family of 12 joined us for dinner and felt It was an ideal place to gather, visit and enjoy the bar area. It was tastefully quiet with soft music. The football games were on monitors but the volume was off so for our group it was the best of both worlds. A clean and well maintained corridor joins the lobby floor to the parking garage and Macy's. We will be happy to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Maya Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Casa Maya has many good points...km 5.5 is a 2.5 miles walk from Caracol Plaza and a 4 mile walk into town. The grounds are well-kept, pools clean, beach area lovely. There were plenty of chaise lounges, palapas, fluffy beach towels on a great beach with fine sand. The lobby is attractive with a beautiful center floral arrangement that is changed weekly. Our interactions at the front desk with Alejandro, Alexis were outstanding. Bellman Juan was efficient and pleasant. The gift shop, named The Tobacco Shop, is staffed beautifully by Monica who was consistently helpful and pleasant. Larger Pesos can be changed there to smaller denominations. Dollars can be used if you purchase +1/2 of their denomination. Change will be in pesos. Tomas, Pascual, Andreas, Rolando are staff the dining areas in an hospitable, good manner. Anna-Louisa, Horatio of house keeping daily serviced the room well and were pleasant. Facing the possibility of a cancelled flight due to the NE blizzard, Hilario and Ivan were helpful. Fabian and Patti, concierge/sales were pleasant. Rita arranged the van to and from the airport perfectly. We loved using the 20 tickets purchased on Sat. or Sun. for the breakfast and some of the dinner buffets. Great! The ala carte menu is good and very affordable. Having smaller dollar bills and pesos is a good idea. The bus is an ideal way to get travel locally. A trip to Excaret was outstanding. The arrangements made with the efficient, helpful and pleasant young people at the lobby travel office were perfect. Another trip to Isla Mojeres via fast ferry was terrific. The tower at Embarcado gives a wonderful 360 degree view of Cancun. It is free with your wristband from Excaret. From it we discovered a great walk along the Mangrove area on the opposite side of the street. Be careful crossing streets! Drivers do not stop for pedestrians. We loved walking the 4 mi. to Cafe Nader for scrumptious freshly baked pastries, juices, coffee. A shorter walk to the Embarcado and Seriana's for coffee and snack is wonderful. We had a great vacation with Casa Maya as our base.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We arrived after midnight on 1/23 and were delighted to have the van driver escort us to the lovely hotel. Jeffrey welcomed us, gave us good information about our room and made us feel very much welcome. A letter from Trevor Humphreys greeting us as Platinum members was gracious, well written and appreciated. The suite on floor 12 was wonderful with a great view of the harbor and city. The bed and linens were excellent. Everything worked well. Breakfast was delicious. Rafael, the host, greeted us graciously and Isa did an outstanding job of serving. Shawn, guest services, was helpful and pleasant. What a wonderful hotel and service! We look forward to our next stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterside by Spinnaker Resorts; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: We are vacationing at HHI resorts for 1 month. We are completing our first visit to Waterside and are pleased with a delightful experience. We first dealt with FeFe who was pleasant, efficient, helpful and hospitable. We are in 3-bedroom unit (5743). It is clean, quiet and comfortable. The pools and grounds are well kept and attractive. The location is very convenient. There were a few minor issues that were promptly and effectively addressed. Today we met Morrice who greeted us pleasantly and spoke with us briefly. I asked his name and position and was pleased to tell him of the effectiveness of the maintenance group. In the past we have stayed only in Marriott resorts. This was a question mark for us. It was a good choice. Our friends joined us for 5 days and they too appreciated the condo and resort. Golfing at Shipyard is very convenient as is Coligny Plaza, the beach, Pope Avenue. A scenic walkway over water gave wonderful views of birds, turtles and an alligator. We will be happy to return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Barony Beach Club; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: This was our second stay at Barony and both were excellent experiences. The location is central on HHI with miles of walkable beach and curvinlinear walkways/bike paths. The grounds are impeccably landscaped and maintained. The 2 BR condos are tasteful, comfortable and very clean. Towels and linens are excellent. The staff is pleasant and professional. This has a residential feel. There is an indoor pool, spa, exercise room. We had a very enjoyable stay and will return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s SurfWatch; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: This was our fourth stay over three years at this beautiful resort. It is our favorite on HHI. The grounds are immaculately groomed and maintained, the staff professional and personable, the activities and food options plentiful and well done. The units are spacious, clean and well equipped. Add a boardwalk across the dunes to miles of beach and you have an optimal experience. Kudos to general manager Case Spenser, activities/food director Laurie Savage and her staff, and front desk manager Holly Sutton and her staff. Same time, next year for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Harbour Point and Sunset Pointe at Shelter Cove; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: We thoroughly our week in the Osprey building of Sunset Point. The two bedroom condo was sparkling clean, the linens and towels plush, the view of Broad Creek wonderful. The grounds are beautifully maintained. This is all enhanced by the outstanding staff starting with General manager Rajka Osim, a gracious, helpful person. Cassandra at the front desk, Eliasha of maintenance, Josselyn of activities and Arnulfo Lopez, engineering department were folks we appreciated talking with. Each staff person we encountered was pleasant and on task. The activities were geared for interaction with other guests or being quiet. Space, time, beauty, quiet are available. A short walk to Shelter Cove shops, restaurants and Kroegers is plus. This Marriott property is smaller than some of the others on the island which adds to the allure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Clarks Summit; City: Clarks Summit Pennsylvania; Review: We stayed for 2 nights to attend a wedding. Service at front desk and breakfast was excellent. Cleaners were efficient and pleasant. Breakfast was tasty with good options. Rooms were clean and comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We stayed one night and felt like we belonged at this hotel with an international staff and clientele. The decor is sleek and modern. Our room was sparking clean and comfortable, complete with small refrigerator. The restaurant, Avenue One, has an excellent breakfast buffet. For lunch the clam chowder and the white bean soup are outstanding. The host and servers are pleasant and professional. Hot apple cider is offered in the afternoon. Two complementary newspapers are available week-day mornings. Kudos to the staff, especially guest service representative Fouad Zahi, server Withaya Liu, Bea Berio, front desk agent and Willie C, guest service representative. Each provided exceptional hospitality. Bea Berio. Front desk agen Al Fouad Zahi, guest service representative at Avenue One, remembered us from last year's stay and made us feel most welcome. Withaya Liu served lunch and breakfast in an efficient, professional and pleasant manner. Front desk agent Bea Berio was delightful. We were checked in promptly and welcomed warmly. She was thoughtful and thorough. Her smile and kindness were appreciated. Willie C., guest service representative, provided assistance with directions, expediting the arrival and departure with charm. We felt most welcome and look forward to our next stay at this fine hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Arco Beach Resort Spa Cabo San Lucas; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: This is our fifth remarkable vacation at Del Arco. From New Hampshire winter to sun soaked beaches and the beautiful Sea of California to the elegant accommodations it is exceptional. The staff is pleasant, helpful and friendly. We appreciate our onteractions with them. The breakfast buffet at El Patron is a must. Ahhhh. The on site Market Place and 2 other resorts on the property, the elegant Spa and the trolley are added benefits. The staff we have interacted with and commend are Manager: Misael, Front desk: Supervisor and associates Antonio, Adolfo, Alisandra, Angeles, Marcel, Towels: Luis,,El Patron: Jesus, Housekeeper: Socorro. We have 8 more wonderful days ahead and plan to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Fairfield Inn. It is a fine choice for a clean, safe, comfortable stay. We stay here to extend our vacation at other resorts. The front desk people are friendly and helpful. David, Carlos and Anna are excellent resources. Technical engineer Marco smoothly facilitated the complementary wifi on my 2 devices. The breakfast buffet is bountiful, tasty and pleasant. Our room is very comfortable. We look forward staying again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa La Estancia Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: This is an exceptional resort with quiet elegance, superior service, excellent facilities and staff. The bellmen greet you with a smile. Enter the lobby and feel a calm, welcoming space. The grounds and landscaping are beautiful. The setting on the coast of the Sea of California is spectacular. Add the sunshine and flowers and you have an ideal winter escape. Especially appreciated was the fine hospitality and service given by Julio Galinda Wilson, room division manager.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Aeropuerto Los Cabos; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We have been in Cabo for 3 weeks. Because of a 6:30 a.m. flight, we read your reviews and decided to stay the last night here. Great choice. Bell man Jose Maria promptly greeted us. The check in was smooth and efficient. Our room was large, clean, comfortable, quiet. The full drapes blocked light and sound. This morning front desk agent Ivan Aleman was pleasant and helpful. The free shuttle will get us to the airport in 5 minutes. This will be our choice in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: For us this is the perfect ending or beginning to a vacation. We were promptly pick up by a pleasant and efficient shuttle driver. Front desk Andrew Lewis and Luz assisted us with speed and grace. We awoke refreshed, in awe of the harbor view and skyline facing us after 3 weeks in Cabo and an exceedingly long day in airports and planes. Our room was immaculate, comfortable, lovely. We went to the Harborside Grill at 10:45 p.m. for our first meal of the day and were delighted with the greeting and service given by Zechariah England. The options and food were excellent. Breakfast buffet and ala carte menu are great. Carlos Morfe provided professional and pleasant service. Manager Tom Blundell promptly replied to a complimentary email in a professional, pleasant manner. The staff from housekeeping to manager were welcoming and helpful. We look forward to our next stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Rose Suites; City: Ogunquit Maine; Review: We stayed 2 nights at Sea Rose. It is perfectly situated for the Marginal Way, Perkins Cove, the town and the beach. The suite accommodations with refrigerator, microwave, living room, bedroom are comfortable. There is no elevator. The front desk staff is pleasant and helpful. We appreciated the selection of DVD's available for no extra cost. Daily room service is provided. Coffee and tea are available in the morning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Richmond Chester; City: Chester Virginia; Review: This hotel has a great location right off Rt. 95. It is an ideal stop for Northeast travelers heading South. The rooms are attractive, beds comfortable, linens and towels good. Complementary breakfast is very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: This suite hotel is centrally located for Disney Springs, Publix and the Orlando outlets. There are restaurants.3 miles away. Breakfast is included daily. Drinks and light snacks are provided Monday- Thursday evenings. There is a complementary shuttle to Epcot three times daily. The lobby area and pool are attractive and quiet. The staff is pleasant and helpful. We were pleased with our interactions with Isabel, Andrew, Steven (Front Desk) and Kathryn (Housekeeping Supervisor). The staff at breakfast, evening break and housekeeping were attentive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Grande Ocean; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: This is our fifth excellent visit to Grande Ocean, an ideal name for an ideal oceanfront property. Our spacious 2 bedroom suite had crisp linens, comfortable beds, wonderful interior decorating, well equipped kitchen, washer and drier. The staff is professional and pleasant. The activities offered are well chosen. The pools and grounds are attractive and immaculate. We look forward to more vacations at this fine resort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s SurfWatch; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate this great Marriott resort. The property is beautiful, well maintained, a dune walk away from the beach. The staff is pleasant and professional. The activities and social options are many and well organized. We especially enjoy the cook- outs, chili bowl, brats and hot dogs. The in house movie theater and in room movies are another plus. The villas are well decorated, well furnished and comfortable. This is vacation spot to which we return with pleasure knowing it will be excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Portland; City: Portland Maine; Review: We were very pleased with our experiences for an overnight. The shuttle promptly picked us up at the train terminal. Our room were ready, clean and attractive. The check in with Tyler was efficient and pleasant. The Uber ride into town was $6.30. We used it 4 times and each time pick up was within 4 minutes. This makes La Quinta a great economical was to enjoy an overnight in scenic Portland. Breakfast was arranged and served by Ruth. Hot and cold options, fresh fruit were available.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exeter Inn; City: Exeter New Hampshire; Review: On a hot, humid day we entered the nicely air conditioned lobby and checked in with the gracious Juliette. Our room (209) was delightful...king sized bed, cool, large, 2 closets, a desk and chair, oversized chair, 2 chairs by a small table, lovely toiletries. Very comfortable. Live music is played 5:00-8:00 on Wednesday with happy hour from 3:00-6:00. We dined at the in house Epoch restaurant for dinner and breakfast and very pleased. Will we return? Definitely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Los Cabos; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Hyatt Place is our go to hotel where possible. We we’re pleased to stay here for 1 night before moving to a resort. Great choice after a long flight. The modern and fairly new hotel is a welcome spot. The room was comfortable, ac worked well, breakfast pleasant is an attractive space. The cost is reasonable. The location is good. A block away is a great restaurant, CJ’s New York Deli with outstanding breakfast, lunch, happy hour and supper, The major minus is the active presence of a time share person opening the door, acting as part of the staff. The hotel management must condone their presence as they are a constant, We appreciated other reviewers alerting us to this so we were prepared. The rating would be better without their presence.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Grande Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We loved everything about our week at this beautiful property. The units are comfortable, clean, tasteful. The landscaping is beautiful. The staff is first rate, friendly and efficient. Having a golf course and restaurants on the property is wonderful. We’re ready to plan our next trip there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa La Estancia Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We have been visiting here since 2008. We find it an oasis of calm and class. From the welcome of the bellmen, to the soft classical music playing in the lobby with pleasant staff at desks assisting guests to the landscaping, beautiful views and spacious, well appointed and comfortable villas, this resort beckons one to linger and relax. The room manager Julio Galindo Wilson is a gem, ready to give a gracious greeting and helpful information. It is a treat to be at this resort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Grande Ocean; City: Hilton Head South Carolina; Review: We thoroughly appreciate this fine vacation club. The location on the beach and less than 1 mile walk to the shops, grocery stores, movie theater, restaurants makes it a prime spot. The units are clean and spacious, landscaping well maintained, staff friendly and helpful. The activities are varied and frequent. I was impressed with the visible presence of the general manager. We will return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Mt Laurel; City: Mount Laurel New Jersey; Review: Driving from Williamsburg to NH we were pleased to stop overnight at this hotel. It is very conveniently located of the NJ Turnpike. Elisa and Liz, Front Desk associates, made our check in prompt and pleasant. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. We walked to a Cracker Barrel for supper. This is a welcome spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Arco Beach Resort Spa Cabo San Lucas; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We have been guests at Del Arco since 2008 and have always experienced excellent suites, service, surroundings. From the friendly and helpful bellmen to the congenial front desk associates, the pool and public area staff, housekeepers, restaurant personnel, the guest service manager...all are personable and capable. We stayed in a 1 bedroom, a studio and a penthouse this year. All were spacious and comfortable. The rooms with the city view had a charm complete with birds from hooded orioles to purple finches and egrets. The pool view is exceptional. In each situation the housekeeping was outstanding. We appreciated the accessibility of the 2 other Villa properties and the Palmitta Market and Deli. We could easily walk 3 miles on the premises. A complementary trolley runs continuously through the area. Del Arco is about 1 miles from town, an interesting walking destination. There was no problem going there for meals and shopping. We walked to Walmart once each week for groceries...an interesting and economical excursion. A taxi back cost $9 plus a tip. Three weeks was definitely not too long to be a guest here. We thoroughly appreciated the kindness and work ethics of the staff. Thanks to all the staff. Exceptional interactions were with: Cenobio, Gabriele, Mariano, Oscar, Paul, Bell men. Claudia, Adrian, Leydi Front Desk. Eziquivel, Andres. Pool server, Yusuf, El Patron, Joshellyn, Alan. Towel service, Yusef, El Patron, Leandro, Jose Carlos. Engineering, Marisol, Housekeeping, and Guest Service Manager Misael Chin Chan. We highly recommend Villa Del Arco.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 3 Pair Motorcycle Riding Glasses Smoke Clear Yellow; Brand: Private Label; Review: Great pairs of glasses for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robinair (40352 Replacement Valve Cores - Pack of 6; Brand: Robinair; Review: Excellent valves need to order more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Jacket 19020 1/4" Gasket; Brand: Yellow Jacket; Review: It's just the tools I need works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robinair 13203 Premium High Vacuum Pump Oil - 1 Quart; Brand: Robinair; Review: The oil was what I needed at the cost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Partsam 100pcs 8mm Plastic Rivet Fastener Mud Flaps Fender Push Clips for Nissan 01553-0932; Brand: Partsam; Review: I needed these clips when working on body parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XtremeAmazing Exhaust Back Powerstroke Pressure Sensor For Ford 2005-2007 6.0 EBP USA SELLER; Brand: XtremeAmazing; Review: It was the perfect part at the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wisedeal 4in1 12V Car Auto Interior LED Atmosphere Lights Floor Decoration Lamp Blue; Brand: IKASEFU; Review: Great lights for night; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 15 Nissan Bumper Push-Type Retainers 01553-09241; Brand: NWClips; Review: The clips fitted perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GOOACC GRC-31 150PCS Push-Type Rivet 2 Sizes Universal Auto Bumper Fender Clips Replacement-Fastener Removal Tool; Brand: GOOACC; Review: The clips worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Discount Keyless Replacement Ignition Transponder Uncut Key Compatible with TEXAS 4D 63 80 BIT; Brand: Discount Keyless; Review: The key worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zek 600 Amp Peak With 30000mAh Portable Emergency Car Battery Jump Starter; Brand: Zek; Review: The jump box worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OTC (3054E Noid Lite/IAC Test Kit; Brand: OTC; Review: I used this tester once it does the job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RoadPro 1324 Electronic Big Digit Clock and Calendar with Velcro Mounting Tape; Brand: RoadPro; Review: Clock was the correct size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KeylessOption Keyless Entry Remote Control Car Key Fob Replacement for OUCD6000022 (Pack of 2); Brand: KeylessOption; Review: I took the keys to a lock smith to have them cut and programmed but they have the incorrect chip. Will have to send them back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Vans Kids' Classic Slip-on Core (Toddler); Brand: Vans; Review: Great sneakers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanu Surf Boys' Platinum Rashguard; Brand: ; Review: Washes well, doesn't fade; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanu Surf Girls' Keri UPF 50+ Rashguard; Brand: ; Review: Washes well, doesn't fade; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eastsport Clear Backpack, Black; Brand: Eastsport; Review: Made well, nice size; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Kids' Hilo Clog; Brand: ; Review: Great show for pool/beach; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Kids' Hilo Clog; Brand: ; Review: Great show for pool/beach; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanu Surf Girls' Ariel One-Piece Swimsuit; Brand: ; Review: Great fit and made well; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Brother DK-2214 Continuous Length Tape (100 Feet, 0.47" Wide); Brand: Brother; Review: Although a previous reviewer hit the waste that is created by this machine, it still creates fantastic labels. The waste is probably mandated by the size of cartridge that is required to fit into the machine. If you can get beyond wasting 100 feet X 9/16" worth of material to have a perfect 1/2" label, then you will love this machine. I have been using this machine (QL-650TD) for about a year now and have nothing but good things to say about it. UPDATE: I actually use the "waste" to seal the envelopes I put the labels on. I like this option much better than licking envelopes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baumgartens Pocket Protectors CLEAR (46502),Pack of 1; Brand: Baumgartens; Review: I purchased this product as a prop for my son's Halloween, nerd costume. The protector requires a deep pocket to work properly. I had to cut it to get it to work in my son's pocket. An adult could probably use this product just fine unmodified. It appears to be a good quality product if not just a bit overpriced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lexmark Prevail Pro705 Small Office Wireless Multifunction Inkjet Printer; Brand: Lexmark; Review: Yes, the ink is expensive and yes the counter on the cartrige will not let you use remanufactured ink. My problem was the wireless connectivity. About every two months this thing would no longer adccept print jobs from my computers. That meant I had to unplug the unit from the wall, drag it to the main home computer, plug it into the wall and connect it to the computer. Then I had to re-link all the wireless devices. Some might say it was my router, but I replaced this printer with a $79 ePrint HP and have not had a lick of problems. Goodby Lexmark. Keep your expensive ink and tempermental wireless technology. I ended up donating this printer to a dentist's office and they use it for a dedicated fax machine (is this where all bad and old all-in-one printers go to die?). It was either that or take-up landfill space with it. Obviously, I do not recommend this printer. UPDATE 2.25.13: Lexmark responded to this review in the comments section. Check it out. After a week of trying to get this printer to work as a USB connected, dedicated fax machine, I finally gave up and called Lexmark. I could not get the black cartridge to print (it is a new Lexmark cartridge). This printer comes with what is claimed to be a special 800 number for Pro users (this printer is a Pro705). I used up half of three color cartridges in an effort to deep clean the print head and get the black cartridge to print. So, as I said, I called Lexmark. This is what transpired. The representative asked for a lot of personal information and numbers off the printer. I explained the process. He put me on hold for about three minutes and came back with this solution: He is sending a replacement print head and all new replacement print cartridges at no cost to me. He said I should receive them in three to five business days. Who'd a thunk it? This dude earned Lexmark a couple of extra stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HP 564XL Black Ink Cartridge (CN684WN) for HP Deskjet 3520 3521 3522 3526 HP Officejet 4610 4620 4622 HP; Brand: HP; Review: I've tried recycled, refilled and reused cartridges. HP original cartridges are the only ones that work consistently. When my kids are printing a dozen or so sheets a day to support schoolwork, my printer just has to work. I can always count on HP, even if it is a little more expensive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIC Atlantis Original Retractable Ball Pen, Medium Point (1.0 mm), Blue, 12-Count; Brand: BIC; Review: These are comfortable, weighted well and write smoothly. That is about all I ask for in a pen. I have tried these in different colors and they are all of the same consistent great quality. Nice quiet click too, if you teach and have students who use your pens and like to click them during class. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inktec Black Ink Refill Kits for the Hp 61 Ink Cartridges, Model HPI-1061D; Brand: Inktec; Review: Went from crystal clear printing to blurry, almost unreadable printing after first refill. New printer, first refill on cartridge and first poor print ever with this printer. The printer immediately identified the cartridge as "counterfeit" or "refilled" but allowed me to keep printing. I just couldn't read the print. Spend a good amount of time trying to make this product work for my printer but ended up returning the refill kit for a refund. Some users experienced good quality results, which is why I tried this product. Quick, no hassel return, though. That's a good thing. Might just be my print head. I'll be buying overpriced, new, HP cartridges from now on. The quality is more important to me than the perceived savings.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Applied Magnets 10 Name Badge Magnets - Magnetic Name Tag Holders with Three Neodymium Magnets; Brand: Applied Magnets; Review: Great for converting "old fashioned" nametags. I use them in my Sea Cadet unit and they stay on great and keep the shirts looking good. I actually hate poking holes in uniforms to attach nametags. The metal portion comes with self-adhesive tape attached so no glue is required. You just have to pry the old-style pins off the badge, smoothe the plastic with a knife or sand paper and attache the metal portion of the holder. I use alcohol to clean the badge before I apply the tape and have not had an issue with any of the holders coming off. Good product. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smead 14837 Fastener File Folder, 2 Fasteners, Reinforced 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Kraft, 50 per Box (14837); Brand: Smead; Review: I use these for our US Naval Sea Cadet service jackets. They are very durable and hold all the cadet's records nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother Compatible for DR420 Drum Unit; Brand: Brother; Review: ORIGINAL REVIEW: Not EPS. Cartridge rattles in the printer and sounds like it's about to break apart. Printer now prints a gray band at the top of each duplex sheet. This is a cheap piece of junk I will not be buying again. I hope it runs out quickly. UPDATE (2/16/15): Unbelievable. Two hours after I posted my original review, the company called me to apologize for the issue with the cartridge. They said the cartridge I received was supposed to have been removed from stock as it was determined to have an unacceptable quality issue. They offered to rush out a replacement immediately at no cost to me. The replacement works as it should and has none of the original issues I had with the first cartridge. That is some OUTSTANDING customer service. Replacement cartridge shipped from California. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coin 2.0 Smart Payment Device [SOLD OUT]; Brand: Coin; Review: Most people seem to either love or hate this device. I was a supporter from the beginning and DID have to wait a long time to get my it. It works about 80% of the time but there are some tricks to make it work. I have had to tell retailers that they have to swipe it like they are feverously cutting through a tough steak. They look at me strangely, do it and Coin works. Sometimes it doesn't work and I use the Merchant Compatibility App to report those locations (e.g. Arby's, Kneaders, Chevron). It works with store cards like the Military Star and Maverick gas station cards. When I find a place where it doesn't work, I update the app with a red indicator. Sometimes I open the app and see a store that has already been identified as a problem. I only carry one extra card in my wallet...my work credit card. It is chipped and incompatible with Coin. I am hoping Coin will improve with time. It's new and early adopters should expect some challenges. If your butt is hurting from an overstuffed wallet, I would recommend you give Coin a try. I'm glad I supported it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
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Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I like this book less than both "Gone Girl" and "Dark Places" but it was still great. I think the main reason I liked this book less was because I didn't find some parts of the main character to be believable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, #1); Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This was my first Kinsella book and it was hilarious. I would definitely recommend reading her other books if you like this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I've Got Your Number; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This book made me cry from laughter. Hilarious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad, #1); Author: Tana French; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Loved the book. I loved the scenery and the suspense. I hated the way the story ended. Not because it was bad, but because it was so frustrating. I'm taking a star off because some of the writing was ridiculously verbose and because some parts of the ending didn't seem completely genuine. Overall a good/disturbing read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Anthony Doerr; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The writing in this book was electrifying and beautiful. I wanted to soak in every paragraph. I fell in love with the main characters Marie-Laure and Werner, especially Werner. I felt that it gave a very accurate portrayal of what any person would do in Werner's circumstances. I was not expecting the book to end the way it did. The ending left me disappointed, because the summary oversold how Werner and Marie-Laure's paths would "converge." That being said the ending was probably more realistic than what I hoped for. Fantastic and devastating book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orange Is the New Black; Author: Piper Kerman; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: If you like the TV series, the book is quite different. Not as dramatic, but still an interesting read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Night (The Night Trilogy #1); Author: Elie Wiesel; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Heart wrenching but important read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valley of the Dolls; Author: Jacqueline Susann; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I hated the ending of this book, but I guess that's the portrayal of real life. This book makes me glad to be a woman living in the 21st century.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caught; Author: Harlan Coben; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was a fast read. Definitely a page turner with a twist. I can't really say why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. I think I took a star because this book doesn't really stick with you after you finish it. I would have liked a deeper character analysis of some of the main characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sara's Game (Sara Winthrop, #1); Author: Ernie Lindsey; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Oh my goodness I don't understand how this book has 3.5 plus stars. With ratings a 3.5 can mean a good or at least fun read. This book was terrible. The writing was so bad. None of the dialogue sounded realistic.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Along for the Ride; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I love Sarah Dessen. This one was okay for me, satisfying, but okay. It didn't have the same impact as other Sarah Dessen books I've read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: More Happy Than Not; Author: Adam Silvera; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Wow. I blew through this book because it was THAT good. My first impression was that this would be like a John Green novel, but the dialogue was much truer (nothing against John Green). The first half of the novel is really good even though it's not obvious where the plot is going. I honestly thought this would be a standard coming of age story where the guy gets the girl and the best friend and everything goes up from there, but I was really taken by surprise (SPOILER) that it was Aaron and not Thomas who turned out to be gay. I also wondered if there was a reason why the author kept Aaron's doubts about Thomas' sexuality all the way through the end of the book even after Thomas says he's straight several times? Is Aaron delusional? Or is Thomas lying to himself? I wish there was more resolution on this but I guess it was intended to be like real life where people don't always know what they want. My only other complaint was that this book was super depressing. Of course I don't expect it to be a walk in the park given the subject matter but I felt like the author was laying it on a bit thick with the suggestion that Thomas and Genevieve would get together and with Aaron's memory loss. I realize it is realistic that two people like Thomas and Gen would be bonded by mutual tragedy, but combined with the memory loss it felt a bit like "let's make Aaron's life as terrible as possible." All in all great book that addresses the important topic of whether or not we "choose" to be gay and what it means to love someone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The most important thing about this review is that if you enjoy "The Winner's Circle," you read book two, "The Winner's Crime" because it is SO GOOD and even better than this one. The plot moves a bit slowly at the beginning and doesn't pick up until the end. When it does pick up, it picks up rapidly and I found myself wishing there was a bit more character development for both Kestrel and Arin. With that being said book two offers much more of that. If you're starting this book now I would recommend waiting until closer to March 1, 2016 because you will be DYING by the end of book two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Audrey; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Oh, I loved this book. I love Sophie Kinsella, but I typically read her chick-lit and I was happy to find that this book, while dealing with heavier subject material, was still downright hilarious. I highly recommend the audiobook because I think some parts of this book are even funnier when you hear them out loud. I particularly loved hearing the things Audrey's mother said to her and her brother. As a person who struggles with anxiety at times (like we all do!) I felt this book struck the right balance by not making light of mental illness but with a lightheartedness that that makes you laugh in a knowing way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Listen; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This was my first Sarah Dessen novel. I read it as freshman in high school and it really resonated with me (as I suspect most of Sarah Dessen's books do with teen girls). Having read many of her other books I can say that this one and "The Truth About Forever" probably remain my favorites.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Forever; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book is probably tied for my favorite Sarah Dessen book (Just Listen). I read this my sophomore year in high school right after my own Dad passed away and it really resonated with me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Crime (The Winner's Trilogy, #2); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: First of all, I CANNOT wait until March 1st because this book was SO GOOD. It is very different from the first and honestly much better, which is rare for a lot of trilogies. I enjoyed "The Winner's Circle" (clearly or I wouldn't have read this one!), but I was not expecting this book to be so good. It is almost like a YA "Game of Thrones." I was so terrified for all of the characters for the whole thing. The character development of both Kestrel and Arin was so excellent as was the development of their "relationship." Just be prepared to be frustrated and devastated throughout the whole thing. I'm all for the realistic ending, but I'm going to be heartbroken if the final book doesn't have my happy ending. When you get to the ending of this one you will understand!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy, #3); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Oh man, it's hard to wrap up a trilogy, but this one was just as great as the first two and we FINALLY get some resolution...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Society (The Shadow Society #1); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loooved this book. I almost wish I could go back in time so I could read this as a teenager because I think I would love it even more. I loved, Darcy, the main character. I loved the supernatural elements. I loved the romantic elements. They were realistic and not overwhelming or cringeworthy. They were just right. Can't wait for book #2!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer #1); Author: Dave Pelzer; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I read this book in middle school and I still remember crying my eyes out for large portions of it. On that note, I was probably too young to be reading something this horrific. This book is terrible in that the content itself is terrible and I would never re-read it. However, from what I understand this memoir shed light on the serious issue of unreported child abuse and may be eye-opening for some from that perspective.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After You (Me Before You, #2); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Okay, this book was good, but not as good as the first. This book was a bit tedious to get through at points, not because of the storyline or writing, but because of LOU. Lou has got to be one of the slowest blooming characters I have ever known. I would say that it made her very authentic, but frustrating at times. However, I will say I found her character development to be ultimately satisfying and think this book is worth the read if you've finished the first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1); Author: Graeme Simsion; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: "The Rosie Project" is perfect if you're looking for a quick, hilarious read. I listened to the audiobook (excellent narration) and it had me actually laughing out loud. I'm sure the ending and other aspects of Don's character development were a bit unrealistic, but so are most romantic comedies!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Royal Spyness (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #1); Author: Rhys Bowen; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Get the audiobook! I love this series and find that is best enjoyed on AUDIO. The main character, Georgi, is extremely loveable. She's tall and gangly, a bit gawky, but she's also witty, spunky, and a rebel. It was refreshing to find a character like Georgi in a historic fiction novel. She is respectable, but not stuffy, like her sister-in-law Fig (another hilarious character). And while there is an element of romance, it is not "gag-me" sappy by any means. This book is the definition of a cozy British mystery that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea so I highly recommend you do just that. In short: Loveable characters. Light-hearted, funny, and mysterious, with a dash of romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Delirium (Delirium, #1); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Reminiscent of Scott Westerfield's "Uglies" and other YA dystopian novels, but not as good. Cool concept and I enjoyed the novel but 3/5 stars because I think the characters could have been more fleshed out. I also felt like this book was weirdly lacking in characters. The only interactions we get are between Hanna, Alex, and Lena which made it a bit dull. I think a large part of my disappointment was in Lena's character because for all her "rebelling" she was still a follower.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I read this book once in high school and again in college. I got it for my younger brother as well and he loved it. It is very relatable for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast (and I think we all have at some point). My only frustration with this book is Charlie's dialogue. At times, it is too stunted to be believable. Charlie comes across as mentally disabled rather than emotionally troubled and awkward and I am not sure if that was Stephen Chbosky's intent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 451; Author: Ray Bradbury; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I was never assigned this book in middle school so I decided to finally read it for myself. First of all, this book is shockingly dull considering its premise. I really had to force myself through the end. There was also no character development whatsoever, even for the main character, Guy. The only character I found myself interested in was Clarisse and she died TWO seconds after she was introduced. I was expecting this book to be more about censorship, but it wasn't really about that at all. Basically, all Ray Bradbury wants us to take away from this is that "any medium of information excepts for books is drivel" and I don't agree. I appreciate some aspects of what he was trying to do but it just didn't work for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book was actually so boring. They say you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover but when the cover looks extremely dark and sinister and ends up being cooler than the book we have a problem! I will say it probably didn't help that I listened to this book on audio and the welsh accent was COMPLETELY wrong wrong wrong. In a sentence: like x-men but less cool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted; Author: Gail Carson Levine; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Ella Enchanted was one of my favorites as a kid. I re-read it as an adult and it was equally charming and sweet. Ella is clever, funny, and headstrong. If your kids are into fairly tales, I would highly recommend reading Ella Enchanted to them over classic fairytales like Cinderella and Snow White. In fact, the author, Gail Carson Levine, wrote Ella Enchanted because she hated Cinderella. And if we're being honest, Cinderella really is an insipid and ridiculous story. Cinderella does everything her step-family tells her to do and falls in love with a guy who is such a dope he can't remember what she looks like after dancing with her for hours. Read Ella Enchanted instead, you won't be disappointed:) In short: A more modern fairytale with funny and lovable characters that will make you laugh and smile.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Wasn't Chicken (Until the Fat Ladies Sing #4); Author: Linda P. Kozar; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Another fun and cozy mystery from "When the Fat Ladies Sing!" My favorite part of this series is the characters and their friendships. I especially love the banter between Lovita and Sue Jan and the fact that they don't let anything anyone says (including their husbands) hold them back from their sleuthing. I really enjoyed the storyline of this one. It was funky and unexpected and had a good twist. I also love that the heroine is a pregnant woman! It makes for some good laughs. Michelle Babb's narration really brings the story and the characters alive so I highly recommend listening on audio if you're looking for something light to boost your mood! I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Couple Next Door; Author: Shari Lapena; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Ehh where to start with this one... Okay, so the storyline has potential and starts off strong but the "twist" is revealed too early on and the book loses a lot of its steam at this point. The characters are very two dimensional. There is absolutely nothing to them, which makes it a bit difficult to care about what happens to them. I also found this book to be more depressing than thrilling considering it is meant to be a "thriller." Overall, I thought the book had a lot of potentially good elements but they didn't quite come together. I enjoyed the book with the exception of the ending which was everything I hate in a book ending (unless it is done very well).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No One Else Can Have You; Author: Kathleen Hale; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Okay. So. I picked up this book based on a little post-it note stuck on the cover by a librarian in the YA adult section of my local library. It said something to this effect: "Small town girl from Wisconsin tries to solve best friend's murder. Darkly funny. Like Fargo for young adults." Well now, I love Fargo and I love dark comedy so I picked it up and I must say I LOVED it. I don't usually look at allll the reviews for a book, just the star rating and a few of the most recent reviews to see if it's worth my time. Generally, I won't read something without at least a three star rating which this book had, along with some very polarizing reviews. I was really disappointed to see so many 1 star reviews because I instantly wished I had checked Goodreads before grabbing this book. However, I quickly realized that most of the 1 star reviews were not in response to the book itself but rather to the actions of the author who admitted to "stalking" a reviewer who gave an extremely negative review. I decided not to do anymore research about the incident and just read the book because ultimately I just want to read an entertaining book without my experience being tainted. In fact, I generally will not look at the photo of the author at the end of a book because I don't want to know what the author looks like or where they live. I also don't like to watch music videos because I like to have my own interpretation of songs. Granted, this a somewhat different situation, but I've decided I don't care. I thought this book was wacky, cute, outlandish at parts, and laugh out loud funny. I actually laughed out loud reading this book (to be clear). The main character, Kippy, is ridiculously awkward and hilarious and to that point I feel compelled to address some of the other reviewers' comments here: 1) Kippy's character does seem a bit unrealistic BUT when I think about it I really was extremely weird and awkward to a Kippy Bushman-esque level when I was a kid. In 7th grade I brought a puppet to school one day and had it "walk" next to me all day. I mean that is downright bizarre behavior. If someone wrote me as a book character I might write "the main character is unrealistic" too. 2) A lot of people felt that the author was making light of mental illness and PTSD. Well you know what... my dad was bipolar and my brothers and I used to make fun of him all the time. Now that may sound awful but the truth is my dad would laugh too and I really believe that it's better to laugh at a situation than to cry about. Sometimes mental illness can be funny! Because it is so awful! When I read the book I actually assumed that the author must have personal experience with mental illness which is why she incorporated; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nothing Bad Is Going to Happen; Author: Kathleen Hale; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Despite the controversy I love this book just as much as the first. This book deserves AT LEAST 3 stars. It's really annoying that people are giving 1 star without even reading the novel because I'm genuinely anticipating the third novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: So I both read the book and watched the show in full. Both were hard to get through (emotionally), but worth finishing. Having had experience with a family member committing suicide myself I definitely felt a lot of sadness and anger. Anger at the characters who were her "13 reasons why," and of course, at Hannah, which is a very natural reaction toward a person, including a fictional character, who decides to take their own life. What I think is important about Hannah's story is that it serves as a reminder that although no one can take the blame for causing someone to take their own life, our actions have consequences. The small things we do to another person can feel like big things to them. I think this book is especially important for young adults because their minds are not fully developed or capable of rational thinking or coping like the adult mind and we all need to be aware of that. I read from an author interview that Hannah survives in the initial manuscript, but I agree with the author's choice to make her death final even though it makes for a much sadder book and I truly wish that she could have survived. Unfortunately, death is very final and that is the important reminder here. Although this is a review of the book, I'm sure a lot of people will wonder if they should watch the show and I would say that this is one of the rare instances where I found the show to be just as good (maybe a bit better even) than the book so I would recommend both.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Let You Go; Author: Clare Mackintosh; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: For a good half of this book I was not convinced that it was a mystery. But there is a pretty surprising twist in the second half. This is more of a slow burn mystery but it was beautifully written and the characters are flawed and real and loveable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Will Know Me; Author: Megan Abbott; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Megan Abbott's writing is both disturbing and disturbingly good. I can never quite decide if I like her books because they're so chilling but I keep coming back for more so I guess I do! I find her books always seem to lack the resolution I am looking for but I presume that's the point. She leaves you wondering about the characters and their motives. You will know me" was definitely a page turner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secrets She Keeps; Author: Michael Robotham; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Where to start. This book was a depressing but engaging read. Would I read it again? No, but it was well written and the characters were well developed. I'm not sure whether the author intended this to be merely a thriller or something more. For me the ending of the book suggested to me that the author intended us to take away something more: Be grateful for the things you have in life and try to empathize with others and understand that people are not simply good or evil. People are imperfect and flawed and some of us have it much harder than others which may lead to actions that most of us simply view as "evil." You can take away what you will from this view but that was my take away. Most people are not inherently "evil." Possible spoiler but I would not recommend this book to expectant mothers or people who are trying to have children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: LEGO Star Wars 75043 AT-AP (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: LEGO; Review: legos rock. son loved; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Wheels 12-Volt Rechargeable Replacement Battery; Brand: Power Wheels; Review: always a great choice a NEW battery:) we found ALL of our powerwheels on craigslist, and of course the batteries had no charging life.. a new battery and BOOM in biz; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOOME Drone Camera, 720P HD Live Video WiFi Foldable Quadcopter Headless Mode Altitude Hold One Key Return; Brand: KOOME; Review: too funny; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultra-Pro Pokemon Card Binder featuring Mega Groudon and Mega Kyogre from Primal Clash (9-Pocket Album/Portfolio Holds 90-180 Cards); Brand: Ultra Pro; Review: son loves to keep his cards organized; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubies Ever After High Child Raven Queen Costume, Child Large; Brand: Rubie's; Review: perfect costume:) wig not included but i bought purple hair spray looked great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Steve Madden Women's Marrvil; Brand: ; Review: I love these shoes! I had them in navy, and took advantage of the Amazon price on the beige wedges. They are well-made, fit well, and are comfortable. I might buy them in every color!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zehui Womens Chiffon Vest Shirt Sleeveless Blouse Tops Shirt Scoop Neck W/Belt; Brand: Zehui; Review: This blouse is very flattering, & fit as expected, but if you're looking for a true, floaty chiffon, then you may be a little disappointed. The blouse is a single layer rayon with no lining, not quite as pictured. On the plus side, the blouse does fit as expected, is versatile, & can be worn with almost anything in any season.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: About what I expected from Chuck Talors...comfortable for holiday traveling, "Saturday Shoes" the rest of the time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Womens Green Fashion Pocket Utility Jacket with Collar and Removable Hood; Brand: Keebon Apparel; Review: This is a great jacket for any casual occasion. I wear it after yoga, or to run erands. The pockets make it easy to carry keys, gloves, & sunglasses, and leave my purse behind. It's also nice enough to wear over olive green zip pocket pants & boots to casual events.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aokin Women's Chiffon Slim Sleeveless Shirt Tops Blouse Belt Included (M, Black); Brand: Aokin; Review: Great under a black blazer, over a pencil skirt, or for any piece where you need something more than casual clothes. I love mine, and since its a more classic piece, I can wear it for years to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Plain Sleeveless Strappy Swing Dress; Brand: Forever; Review: Great tank dress! Texas heat is unrelenting, but I am staying cooler with these little cotton flare dresses. They hang nicely, and can be worn over or under almost anything. I'm 5'5" and they hit right above the knee, great length for wedges or sandals. My only complaint is they wrinkle easily, and need ironing. Otherwise, they're great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZANZEA Women's Sexy Off Shoulder Chiffon Boho Ruffle Sleeve Blouse Mini Dress; Brand: ZANZEA; Review: The lining with the cotton fabric is a little hard to negotiate when you put on the top (I plan to wear it with jeans or shorts), but it fits well, and looks exactly like what I purchased from the picture on the site. I've worn it a couple of times, and I will say the synthetic fabric doesn't breathe at all, so I spent one TX evening in it pretty warm, but it is so flattering if you've attracted some extra weight like a magnet lately, (like I have) it still hangs in a flattering way. I love it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinese Laundry Women's Santa Fe Dress Sandal; Brand: ; Review: These are great suede fringe heels to wear with jeans and lavender polish. They're amazing until about the 5th hour, then they can becom uncomfortable. Buy come clear inserts, and you will most likely love the look & fit all day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LolliLook Women Cold Shoulder 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Top; Brand: LolliLook; Review: I absolutely love this cold shoulder top! The price point and pic on the Amazon site looked good, so I bought it and hoped it would look the same on me. And it did! I immediately loved it, and wore it with white shorts as shown, and navy blue espadrilles. I added a Red Cross-body bag, and it has been one of my favorites so far. I wore a set of long chains, and wore a silver, lavender, and blue eyeshadow palette, and really loved the way it looked. I will probably wear this's all thru the Fall, and the bring it back at the first hint of warm weather!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HyBrid & Company Women Double Notch Lapel Sharp Shoulder Pad Office Blazer; Brand: HyBrid & Company; Review: Great piece for work and other dress events in Spring & Summer . Arrives as pictured. Is a little snug through the waist, but it didn't effect me wearing it with dresses & blouses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Six Years; Author: Visit Amazon's Harlan Coben Page; Review: Enjoyed it as i have his other books. Light but fun reading, great for the summer or the plane which is where i read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game (The Ender Quintet); Author: Visit Amazon's Orson Scott Card Page; Review: Was always remembered as one of the best sci fi books I ever read. My 12 year old has it as a school assignment and decided to read it again. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Harris Page; Review: Not necessarily unique in its message, but honest and open journey toward less anxiety and stress, and more "mindfulness." Very similar to the antidote to happiness, which i also enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Practising the Power of Now; Author: Eckhart Tolle; Review: Format is off-putting at first but works. Takes some getting used to and will definitely take more than one listen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Weir Page; Review: Sometimes too technical, but a fun and interesting read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Situation Is Hopeless But Not Serious; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Watzlawick Page; Review: Great title but tongue in cheek writing gets tiring.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Short Drop (Gibson Vaughn); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew FitzSimmons Page; Review: Really enjoyed the story. Thought it was well done; fast paced, interesting characters and plot line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Standard stuff; a guilty pleasure, but seemed to be missing some oomph.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stories of Your Life and Others; Author: Visit Amazon's Ted Chiang Page; Review: The stories are thought provoking, though a couple seemed to be far too esoteric to be entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Rohr Page; Review: disappointing. had very high hopes and really like the author but was underwhelmed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Am Pilgrim; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Hayes Page; Review: Saw this title on a list of recommended books by business leaders. Stood out as the only work of fiction on it so gave it a try. Glad I did. Fast paced with twists and turns, held my interest and highly entertaining. I hope theres another book soon to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Tigner Page; Review: quick and easy beach read but lacking substance. enjoyed it but left unsatisfied. no emotional pull or investment. 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pelican West; Brand: Haircut 100; Review: not a bad track on the whole thing . . . flawless production and writing . . a real artifact of the 1980's . . . and then they went *poof* and disappeared . . .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jam - Greatest Hits; Brand: The Jam; Review: a great British band that never caught on in the USA . . pity . .they were quite good . . . Oasis got a lot of their attitude from the Jam . . .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Live: Reach Up And Touch The Sky; Brand: Southside Johnny; Review: I owned this on vinyl and was extremely let down to see that one of the best and longest ( Stagger Lee) tunes is missing on the CD version . . . but I guess Corporate Stupidity rules eternal. . . I bought this CD because it was cheaper than buying it on iTunes (which also deletes "Stagger Lee") . . . . it's a rocking good time by one of the best party bands of its era . .I was lucky enough to see Southside live in 1985 and it was a blast . . .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End of the Century - The Story of the Ramones; Brand: Rick Rubin; Review: An unflinching look at the Ramones . . .tough, dark, funny, intense, and the final irony of being inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame by the very people who kept the Ramones music from being played on the airwaves back in the '70's and 80's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evening Star; Brand: Robert Fripp; Review: A classic . . .pure and simple . . . great ambience and sound. Frippertronics at their best. Eno gets the most of Robert here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun on Earth; Brand: Roger Taylor; Review: Taylor is still one of the coolest cats on Earth. This effort at times sounds a little Bowie, a little ELO, a little Lennon and a lot Taylor. He's not interested in sounded Queenish at all, unlike Brian May ( whom I have the highest regard for). The track with Jeff Beck really shines and the 1st track drum intro could pass for John Bonham's signature "When the Levee Breaks." None of this stuff will be commercial but its a great listen and well done. Of the 4 queen members Taylor's songs have always been the most unpredictable and pleasantly so. He didn't disappoint me on this effort. Thanks Roger . . and keep em coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Through Children's Eyes: Little-Folk Songs for Adults; Brand: Limeliters; Review: A great memory from childhood . .still sounds fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six And Twelve String Guitar; Brand: Leo Kottke; Review: Pure joy. Buy it. You will not regret it/; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Boutique Hotel Campo de Fiori; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We came to the hotel Campo de Fiori in late April on our honeymoon. We thought the hotel was almost ideally located, very close to all the sites and some interesting restaurants nearby. Pros: 1. Service: The employees at the hotel were flawless. Everything we asked for was taken care of, and they are genuinely nice people. 2. The room was neat and cleaned well each day. Also, it had good sound proofing from the nearby street, which can become noisy at night (especially near the weekend). 3. Breakfast: In a really beautiful room downstairs they serve breakfast. It isn't a complicated affair, but decent enough in selection. 4. Complimentary wi-fi. I really think this is now a must for travel. Being able to stay connected is so useful, and make planning your daily trip a lot easier. Cons: 1. The room we stayed in was small. My guess is that this is pretty much par for the course in any great city on the continent. 2. The decoration in the room is nicely done, but was not to our taste. It seemed somewhat dark. Although, to be honest, we didn't spend a lot of time here. 3. Don't take the guided tour! It is not worth it! I will go into this last one in more detail. We took a 3 hour private guided tour of the Vatican Museum arranged by the hotel and it cost us around $240 USD (2 people). The guide was competent, but she overcharged by $20 USD (which the hotel helped us get refunded). For what the guide offered, I thought the tour was unexceptional. You are better off getting into a tour group, you learn all the same things. I think the cost is the same for 4 people, so in that case the private tour only costs about 2X per person compared to a group price. 4. The market next door seems like a great idea, but it really is not that great. The prices are high and selection in limited. Two final recommendations. Try the pizza in the bakery in the back corner of the Campo de Fiori. Everything there is quite good. Also make a right out of the hotel, and travel across the plaza. As you go down one more street, you will see a small wine bar on the left. They have very nice wines and desserts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Deira; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: The epitome of the non-descript. It's near the airport, and has adopted the transient feel. Pros: 1. Location is convenient to the airport and the metro. 2. Hotel is clean and smells nice 3. Nice lounge outside although with a lot of aircraft flying overhead. 4. Free Internet access. Cons: 1. Service is iffy. The employee who picked us up from the airport was not that nice. We had to change two rooms because they gave us the wrong bed size and then gave my coworker a smoking room. Hotel was good changing both though. 2. Room had no coffee or tea, but did have a tea kettle? Same for my coworker. 3. Bathroom is small 4. No drawers in my room to put clothes? I put them in the desk drawer, very awkward. 5. Internet access is only wired in the room. No good for my iPad. All in all it is a very standard room with nothing exceptional. Really could be much better. I guess it could also be much worse. Dubai is full of exceptional hotels, and I would think twice before booking this again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Piccadily Hotel; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: I stayed here on a business trip for two nights in December with 3 colleagues. The comments here are only on the hotel, as I did not try the food in the restaurants. Decor: The hotel was built upscale, but it reflects a Punjabi design sensibility somewhere out of the 80's. Sort of like Trump CPW in Manhattan. It is not the blah international glass and marble you see all over Asia! Whether you like it or not, the carpets and interiors look somewhat worn, and I am pretty sure they host weddings every weekend, much like the one that was going on when I arrived. The rooms are more typical, with well appointed bathrooms and robes and slippers readily available. The bed was comfortable, but too soft for my taste. Service: Checking in and out was long and a hassle, They need to streamline the process. My team received rooms on different floors ( a minor inconvenience). My room was on the level of the pool with a wedding party that was wrapping up. I asked to switch and they refused. I think rooms that abut the pool and social halls should be only used for people in the wedding parties who would be attending the event. Maybe that is the point: why come to this hotel if you are not attending a wedding? Value: We received a good rate on the rooms and were generally well rested for the day, which is the whole point (for us anyhow). The internet was an extra 12 USD a day, which I never appreciate. But, on the whole, this is not a bad hotel for the money. Just be ready to party with the wedding party!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Leela Goa; City: Cavelossim South Goa District Goa; Review: My family (Father, Wife, Infant Son) booked a last minute getaway for 4 days and 3 nights at the Leela. Overall, there is so much to love yet just as much to really feel disappointed. We had high expectations, and frankly, the prices are high enough to expect those expectations. The Property: The Hotel is situated on a lush and very carefully maintained secluded property in South Goa. The flowers are gorgeous, and the architectural style is South Indian, and blends into the surroundings. Each of the rooms faces ponds with lily pads and lotus flowers blooming. Needless to say, we were extremely impressed. The beach is nice and fairly empty. This is not a beach you would compare to the Maldives, but really nice and clean as well. The pools and common facilities are all first-rate and worthy of the highest rating. The rooms are stunning, well-appointed and amply cooled. The Service: This aspect was really a mixed bag. All the introductions and "good mornings" are sincere and the people are honestly, truly, very nice. They strike the right chord between attentive and obsequious. On the beach and by the pool, they were always there to place a towel. Yet..when our card could not open the door, it took half an hour to get someone there, as we held our infant sun in what can only be described as a land cloud of humidity. It was like pulling teeth to get coffee in the dining room, which was also frequently missing salt shakers, utensils, glasses (and water). A call in the night to arrange a late check-out was to be followed up with an answer..but nothing came of it until we called. What I am saying is that the service was very good, but could be much better. The Food: Here is the greatest of our complaints. We bought the room with food package, and really, if you are staying at the Leela, you don't have a lot of choice. The buffet was not up to the standards that we expected. The choice and quality of the food is not world class. They do the basics pretty good, but nothing was spectacular. The choice of Western food was absurdly bland and rarely fresh. We also ate at the Italian restaurant called "Riverside" which is the most over-priced restaurant in India. We personally complained to the chef that the food took over an hour to prepare and was not the quality we expected. The bread basket is pieces of the buffet bread cut up. The pasta with Arabiatta sauce was a plain tomato sauce (it was clear). The caprese salad had no basil, but sprigs of iceburg lettuce. We mentioned this to the cook and he smiled, saying this was how they make the salad. For this, they charged an astronomical price, which was reduced after we complained. I would avoid that restaurant like the plague. All in all, this was a great property and nice place to relax. Largely because of the food, and partly because of service, we cannot call; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Leela Raviz Kovalam; City: Kovalam Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: I don't have the time or patience to explain everything here. This is the short story: We booked 3 nights at the Leela, paid for the trip up front, in full. When the Leela screwed up our reservation (through makemytrip.com), the management would not own up to its mistake. We had to tell the manager (SAM) we will not leave the hotel without rooms. We were a party of 6 adults and 5 children, all under 3 yo, and one an infant (6 months). If we had not literally forced the issue with the incompetent management, this vacation would have been a disaster. The Leela eventually roomed us (after losing a day arguing) in the Club section of the resort (which was miraculously empty). When you come here, please don't be fooled by the "7-star" designation. These people are no better than a rickshaw driver casing a tourist. They just dress better. It's a shame because the staff was truly outstanding and don't deserve the scorn I am heaping at their incompetent management. The Hotel: Rooms (6/10): Very small by Leela standards (we have stayed at 3 Leela's). Well appointed and the A/C always worked very well. Food (4/10): Not good. The buffet was perpetually empty of popular items. Common food items like Pizza were charged extra. Stay away from the cold items like Antipasta. Breakfast was the best meal by far. Some vegetarian items were there, but not a great selection. Service (8/10): Except for the front desk (which is a big "except") service was personal and friendly. As an added bonus they made a birthday cake for one of the children's birthdays at no additional cost. This was really above and beyond. Facilities (9/10): A beautiful resort and pool area. The bar area was really nice too, and very chill. The infinity pool in the club section was just amazing, with a stunning view. The beach is just gross with floating trash and poor maintenance. This is not the Leela's fault, this is how most of India is managed. Better to stay in one of the pools. If you are traveling in India and looking for luxury outside the big cities, there are very few choices. You will be stuck dealing with the Leela's of the world because they have little competition and no incentive to really improve the experience for their guests.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Washington Dulles International Airport; City: Sterling Loudoun County Virgi; Review: This is the perfect mid-tier hotel. Clean room, good service, wi-fi and breakfast included in a modern and up to date hotel. You really cant ask for anything else, a very good value. I was stuck in Dulles on a re-routed flight. I normally stay at Marriott properties, but I am going to look at Hampton more closely now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Crown Hyde Park; City: London England; Review: I reserved a room for a night at this hotel as a part of a blind 4-star buy on Priceline. This area is full of modestly priced hotels that are very conveniently located if you are catching a flight (Heathrow Express) and still want to see the city from a convenient place. Shopping on Oxford Circle is a couple stops away, or a nice walk. Hyde Park and long walk to Buckingham palace is a nice way to kill time. I like eating at the Lebanese places on Edgware Road. Although it may not look like a 4-star from first look, I highly recommend staying at this hotel. The service is friendly and attentive, and they don't nickel and dime you to death with water, internet etc. In fact, the bottled water in the room was gratis, as well as fast wi-fi, and a nice breakfast spread in the morning. The room was much larger than what I have seen in this area (London hotel rooms are notoriously small). The bathroom was modern and worked well. The room was clean and the A/C worked very well with a modern thermostat. I have stayed in many more "brand" hotels that didn't have these things at double the cost.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Summer Before (The Baby-Sitters Club, #0.5); Author: Ann M. Martin; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: This book was more of a guilty pleasure than anything, and if you loved The Baby-Sitters Club as much as I did, you will not be disappointed. But, be warned that it reads just like a Baby-sitters club book and my 30 year old brain is not as able to actively listen to the 12 year-old jabbering of Kristy, Mary Anne and Claudia...maybe I can still listen to Stacey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: América Is Her Name; Author: Luis J. Rodriguez; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: The message of this book is simple..and well thought out, however, as a person who grew up in this neighborhood, and works there, I would not recommend it to any of my students. Why? it does not reflect them. I had my 11 year old niece, who is also growing up in Pilsen, read it, just to make sure I was not just being judgmental, and she felt that it did not relate to her. It felt like a the author only used the neighborhood as a background without really researching it- the words of an 11 year old!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles, #1); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Yes, it is exciting. Yes, I loved the concept. It helped my little heart get over the lack of Percy Jackson...but it took me forever to read. I was trying to get into it...but I could only do a couple of chapters at a time. I enjoyed the bits of Egyptian mythology, just as much as I enjoyed the Percy Jackson books for this reason but, it was not the "can't- stop-reading-please-finish-writing-the-next-one" fun that the the Lightning Thief was. It is definitely a good lazy summer read...unfortunately I started when it was still cold. I still recommend it for the Percy Jackson fans and the hard core Potterheads.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mammoths on the Move; Author: Lisa Wheeler; Genres: history, children, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Excellently written, the phrases are catchy and works great as a read-a-loud. It is not necessarily a non-fiction book and I find it questionable that it could belong in the 500's; however it is a wonderful introduction to the world of woolly mammoths. It is fun to read and the illustrations are grand- for a lack of a better word.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story; Author: Mary Downing Hahn; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: First of all, I love Mary Downing Hahn books. I always recommend them to students that ask for "scary" books because they're "just right" scary. Being I total scardey-cat, I expected this to chill me to the bone- it didn't. I even read it at night. I loved the story but it was not as great as the other ones.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #5); Author: Jeff Kinney; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Maybe it was the fact that I waited so long for it...I liked it but not loved it. The story did not develop as well as the other 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson; Author: Sharon Robinson; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is a wonderful story that goes great with any Black history month lesson. I loved the way it is told and Kadir Nelson's illustrations are as wonderful as always. My only reason for not giving this book all the stars is that a young child might not get the story. I say it is for the older elementary and definitely 2nd grade and up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interrupting Chicken; Author: David Ezra Stein; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book works great as a read aloud. The kids will recognize the stories that Papa is trying to read and they will get a kick out of the interruptions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No voy a dormir = I'm Not Going To Sleep; Author: Christiane Gribel; Genres: children; Review: Cute! Good as an early graphic novel. Very simple and has the potential to be read over and over; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Babies Wear Black; Author: Michelle Sinclair Colman; Genres: children; Review: It is a great book for urban parents to not feel guilty for dragging their kids everywhere that kids might not actually enjoy!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inside Out & Back Again; Author: Thanhha Lai; Genres: history, young-adult, children, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Wow! This is the book that every teacher of an English Language Learner should read. This is a book that every immigrant child needs to read. Beautifully written verses flow so peacefully that, although you feel every ounce of frustration and anger you always have hope that everything will work out for Ha. My favorite of last year. I can't believe I waited so long to read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take Me Out to the Ballgame; Author: Jack Norworth; Genres: history, young-adult, children, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Sing along or read the story of one of the greatest baseball rivalries ever- Cubs-Giants. Perfect for little baseball fans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love, Aubrey; Author: Suzanne LaFleur; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Do you like crying in public? Do you enjoy heartbreak and endings that are right instead of perfect? Then read this book. Be warned that you will be sad and you will sob in a public bus... Tweens will love it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Staybridge Suites Liverpool; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: Always choose to stay here for two reasons 1. The rooms are suites and well equipped. 2. Plenty of restaurants nearby The rooms are now equipped with a good TV package that include numerous Sky channels as well as the standard Freeview channels. Free Wifi in past had been a bit sporadic but with the upgrade handled Skype video calls with little freeze or drop out. Feels like a home from home; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marwell Hotel; City: Winchester Hampshire England; Review: As a business traveller I have stayed in many different hotels from budget, large chains, apartments to executive suites. My whole experience on the 6th Dec was nothing short as the worst hotel I have stayed in by far. I will break this down into the separate sections during this stay:- Leisure Suite- the condition and facilities are frankly awful and dirty. The pool has a scum line so old and deep that people had written "Clean Me" into it, the jacuzzi has various fibre glass repair patches in it, and looked dirty. The sauna didn't work properly and produced barely enough heat to break a sweat, it also smelt unpleasant. There are two running machines crammed into a small room next to the pool showers very cosy if you like to be splashed with the sweat of the runner next to you!! Christmas party experience- under staffed, over crowded reception area, slow service, limited stock in function room bars, incompetent bar staff, food portions tiny. Main course comprised of 2 slices of Turkey, 2 anaemic looking chipolatas, 2 burnt baton carrots, 2 batons of under cooked parsnips, slice of sausage meat stuffing, 2 golf ball sized roast potatoes, and 3 hard Brussels sprouts drizzled with minimal gravy all lost on a large plate. Pudding served without condiments of cream & sauces and were once again the smallest of portions, more like sampler portions than a serving. Didn't even get served the after meal coffee's and the staff just disappeared after 10pm from the function room. Not worth the £37.50 per person The Room- take a coat to walk between reception & room as the heating to the corridors had been turned off and was like walking into freezer. The room had no heating controls just a radiator no air con. Our sleeping experience was disturbed with the fire alarm going off at 2:30am, due to what we were told was a guest smoking in another room. Every 30 minutes the water tank in the service room next door refilled to a thunderous roar. The 100 odd chickens outside the windows started clucking at sunrise and the double glazing does not filter it out enough. Quite frankly the worst night stay I have ever experienced, shame they do not offer a good night sleep policy like Premier Inn. Did complain on checking out, and told someone from the event staff will contact me. I will look forward to this conversation. The only saving grace was a adequate stocked breakfast buffet, but again service was slow for the tea & toast and waitress apologised as "that they where very busy". How could this be a surprise to the "management" another under staffed issue I think. Also you have to ask for fried eggs as only scrambled is served at the Buffett. The whole experience just felt of cost cutting at the expense of quality & a positive customer experience.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Great House Hotel; City: Bridgend Bridgend County South Wales Wales; Review: I normally stay in Cardiff when working in the area but after a 4 1/2 trip from Liverpool wanted to stay somewhere a little closer for an early morning meeting the next day. This wonderful hotel will now be my choice of venue for the near future, the staff make you feel so welcome, nothing is too much bother and all the old is freshly cooked and also includes the Breakfast. Stayed in one of the coach house rooms and it was very quaint and a very good size A great place for a cosy couples stay also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onix Liceo Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Booked this hotel through a BA package deal as it was central to all of the attractions and close to La Ramblas Very pleased with the level of attention, courtesy and helpfulness of the staff who all speak very good English. Can book excursions through them at no extra cost to tickets available online etc so very helpful to skip queues etc. Flight home delayed so asked if I can late check out and they obliged with a small additional cost. Room was air conditioned and cleaned everyday, paid for breakfast as part of booking and this was very good with a variety of choices from continental to scrambled eggs and bacon Small pool to have a dip after a hot days exploring and very nice decor throughout Would come here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pere Benoit; City: Entzheim Strasbourg Bas Rhin Grand Est; Review: Sleepy little villages on the outskirts of Strasbourg. Historic building in traditional style, but all room are decorated in a modern contemporary style. Staff friendly & welcoming and multi lingual. Restaurant in court yard is superb with good prices Basic conntinental breakfast for 9€; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Cardiff; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: A bit of honesty first, I don't normally like staying at Hiltons. I think they are overrated sterile and lack any personal touch. But this Hilton is totally the opposite to the above comments. Impressive architecture, good location and ALL the staff I interacted with where helpful, friendly and welcoming. Had a room overlooking the Castle which was well equipped and spacious. Breakfast was good quality and Chef is available to Cook Omelettes and other breakfast foods not set out in the buffet Lots of choice in the buffet also. Breakfast staff where friendly and attentive. Tip .......save yourself £4 by purchasing a breakfast voucher Like the Valet parking also (even at the costly £25, but then I wasn't paying). Only 2 negatives about my stay is that they don't provide water and biscuits gratis in the room like other chains The second negative is that the free WiFi is just awful Speed and bandwidth needs improving alot to cope with modern requirements of FaceTime & Skype. Constant connection drop outs and poor video quality. Would have scored higher if these two items where improved.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: As the title says this is a beautiful elegant historical hotel but unfortunately there is a couple of things that let itself down Firstly the grounds and are stunning and the building is a wonderful example of 19th Century Neo-Jacobean architecture. The spa is well equipped and popular with both residents and members. The room we had was a little tired and located in a newer section of the building and lacked the charm of the original building. Although the room had air con this was not working and when I reported to reception was told that the air was turned off to that part of the building, found this comment to be a little annoying and felt it should be my choice if I wanted the air con on or off and the controls clearly provided this in the room. The grounds are stunning and clearly well kept and provides nice views across golf course and surrounding area. Breakfast service where we experienced most need for improvements Firstly we had a stained cup on our table, the plates on the buffet service are not inspected very well after cleaning as we had to remove 3 plates to find a clean plate without any food debris! The breakfast is the usual buffet at most hotels but found the sausages to be hard and they tasted reheated in my opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stifford Hall Hotel; City: North Stifford Thurrock Essex England; Review: As a business traveller who works and stays in the area on a weekly basis, I have stayed in numerous hotels from The Tower in the City to a Premier Inn in Basildon and my experience yesterday was one of the lowest quality stays ever. Although this is not my first choice Hotel and the rooms are a bit dated and sterile, I always considered it as a good back up if my first choices are not available, this may have to change. After a hard day at work and a 5am start I arrived ready for a long hot shower to freshen up and revitalise. At first things looked good with a large shower head and not the usual water saver heads you find in many establishments. Disappointment soon followed as the water pressure was very low, disappointment was then compounded when the temp dial that was set to 38 degrees was stone cold(perhaps it meant 38 on Kelvin Scale) even with the temp setting moved to max the temp was barely luke warm.......so I don’t come across totally negative the cold shower did wake me up. I did raise with reception to complain and was told “ perhaps a lot of people where using the showers at same time” is this not expected in a hotel !!!!!! I was offered alternative room but decline as I didn’t want to repack and unless the room had its own boiler then it wouldn’t change the situation. My experience deteriorated even more when I tried to use the WiFi to FaceTime the family. No connection!!!!! Again contacted Reception and was told that they had a problem an hour before but it was fixed, and to try again. So I did this on another device with the same results. Complained again to be told “they where ok at reception” and to “try again.” I was not the only one who had this issue, as I passed 2 people in corridor FaceTiming off the main building network and one said the same thing as I did. On a further point if you park in the lower car park ....... bring a torch as the only illumination is terrible. See pics; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCeL; City: London England; Review: This is my preferred Hotel when working in the are purely due to convenience of location and access into work. Hotel looks well presented & clean but although fairly modern I always feel a little disappointed with any Hilton chain. I just think it’s just doesn’t get it customers needs right. It’s always the little things that defines a really good Hotel and just a bulk standard. Sadly in my opinion this is the latter of the two. I do enjoy the free warm cookie as an Honours Member at check in, but the room has no biscuits with the tea and coffee. Room also has no USB ports in the sockets Minimum Freeview channels ie 22 channels Bar doesn’t offer nibbles. When asked for some was shown 2 packets of crisps to buy. I always feel this makes the chain come across a bit cheap compared to some of its rivals. Now for some positives, Staff are very pleasant, Breakfast Buffett well stocked and always looking fresh. Ordered poached eggs and they arrived in very good time and cooked very well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Mark of Betrayal (Dark Secrets) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's A M Hudson Page; Review: It will keep u wanting to read more! Good read i am ready for the next one to come out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound; Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: I love smut in a book and things a little outside the realm of reality. If that is what you are looking for this is a book for u.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lies in Blood (Dark Secrets) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's A M Hudson Page; Review: Love this series. Cant wait for the next book. Its captivating and you want to keep reading. This series is the first iv read on this author but im definitely going to get another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Echoes: Part One of Echoes & Silence (Dark Secrets) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's A M Hudson Page; Review: Amazing and can't wait until the second half comes out. Can't put it down until it's over kinda read!!! You get connected and invested in the characters Hudson is amazing at pulling you into the book and making you feel like you are truly part of.the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Countdown to Midnight: a holiday novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Regnery Page; Review: Love this series and the author! Great plots, setting, drama, romance, happy endings. I love the connections between all the characters throughout this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen; Brand: Little Tikes; Review: Very cute and VERY small kitchen, perfect space-saver. Our daughter is still a little young for this toy, but loves putting things in and out of all the cabinets and doors. It was a little tough to put together and some of the doors don't quite fit together, but I expect it will hold up fine to the abuse it will continue to get over the years. Overall a nice little kitchen set.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Jumbo 50-Page Kids' Coloring Pad - Horses, Hearts, Flowers, and More; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: High quality as with all M&D toys - great nice heavy white paper with crisp lines for coloring. My daughter loves it. Paper doesn't bleed with markers, looks great with crayons, and stands the test of water colors from a toddler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Small World Toys Imaginative Play - Knight in Shining Armor Silver Color; Brand: Small World Toys; Review: Good quality, hard plastic but not squishy and cheap feeling. My son loves it. He has a bigger than usual head for a 2.5 yr old, so the helmet does not fit, but that's what I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Make-a-Face Sticker Pad - Crazy Characters, 20 Faces, 5 Sticker Sheets; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: These are NOT reusable stickers, but my kids (ages 2 and 3) had fun using this anyway. Great 'quiet' activity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of Steel Movie Masters Superman Action Figure; Brand: Mattel; Review: This is more like the 'action figure' you buy as a grownup for your 'action figure' collection of super heroes that you never remove from the box. That said, my 3-yr-old son plays with it anyway, even if it appears to be mostly for show.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disney Princess Mermaid to Princess Singing Ariel Doll; Brand: Mattel; Review: This Ariel has a non-removeable tail. Not to mention most of her dress does not come off. Maybe I didn't read carefully enough, but when buying this doll I was unaware that it wouldn't function as a regular doll. On that note, my daughter loves it. It only plays two different 'songs' though, which gets annoying for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Dress-Up Hats, Pack of 5; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: These are great quality hats, big enough for the 90th percentile on my kids' heads, even my 5-yr-old. They look like they will hold up well to strenuous play.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mattel Disney Princess 2-In-1 Ballgown Surprise Belle Doll; Brand: Mattel; Review: A few of these Disney Princess dolls are like this - not true barbies that you can change all their clothes, which, in my opinion is the best part. I was disappointed to see that the top of her dress isn't removable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends, Bane & Battle Sled; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: My 4-yr-old adores all things Imaginext Superhero and this is no exception. The wheels wind up to push the vehicle forward slightly, the front pops open to put Bane or someone else inside easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who; Brand: Hasbro; Review: Classic game in a nice easy format for young kids. Easy rules, very easily used by small kids. Very fun for our young family, kids 3-5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Headphones, Green (for LeapFrog Epic, LeapPad Platinum, LeapPad Ultra, LeapStart Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten, LeapStart Kindergarten & 1st Grade,; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: Nice headphones. I bought them to use with my three children, ages 2-5. They are a little bit too big for my 2-yr-old, but they fit everyone else well. They appear to be of good quality as well- nice sound, nice volume, and they haven't broken yet, unlike many other headphones we've tried.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Friend Daniel Tiger Plush; Brand: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; Review: My 2-yr-old loves this toy. It's nice a soft, the button pushes easily to make him talk, and he says all her favorite saying from the show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Frozen 31069-1 Toddler Anna Doll with Royal Reflection Eyes; Brand: Frozen; Review: These dolls are adorable. Just the right size for little ones, and easy to get clothes on and off. The shoes come off a little too easily on most of these, but if you keep the clear rubber bands they come with, that will keep the shoes on. Very cute. My daughters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set; Brand: Pressman; Review: This is a very nice board, but the pieces are plastic beads instead of the nice heavy glass found in most sets. It still works perfectly, so if that doesn't bother you, it's a great set.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster High Karaoke Machine, Color/Styles May Vary; Brand: Monster High; Review: Perfect for kids and adults! Got this for my 3-yr-old, she loves it. All karaoke CDs work just fine with it, plays the words and most CDs have a singer version and an instrumental version - check the CD, she likes the ones that also sing. We get this out for all the kids birthday parties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Imaginext Ultra T-rex; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Super fun for my 5-yr-old. Almost as tall as he is! A bit heavy, but he is loving his 'dinosaur imaginext collection.'; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: carter's Kong Slipper (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: My 22 month old son looks super cute in these in a size 5/6 Small, and they fit as expected. I would definitely purchase these again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D&K Monarchy Women's Seamless Capri Thin Leggings; Brand: D&K Monarchy; Review: I got a run right up the butt the very first time I tried these on. I love the fit and look, though, so I might consider purchasing another pair and being extremely careful when I put them on. if you have a snag on your fingernail, it's over!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Retreez Herringbone Stripe Woven Skinny Tie Necktie - Various Colors; Brand: Retreez; Review: For the price, I thought this tie would look really cheap, but it doesn't. I would even buy it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dan Smith Men's Fashion Colors Checker Microfiber Tie Matching Skinny Necktie With Free Gift Box; Brand: Dan Smith; Review: For the price, I thought this tie would look really cheap, but it doesn't. I would even buy it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun Costumes Little Boys' Orange Tuxedo; Brand: Fun Costumes; Review: Fits my petite nearly three-year old perfectly. The hat is a bit on the big side, but overall it's just about perfect. The shirt is just a shirt front that ties around the back. Would recommend this costume for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maidenform Women's Ultimate Embellished Push Up Bra; Brand: ; Review: Amazing bra. Gives great lift and fits beautifully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty's Love Sexy Seamless Cut Out Fishnet a Mini Dress Chemise Lingerie for Women for Sex; Brand: Beauty's Love; Review: Nice cut. Flattering fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofishie Sexy Midnight Bow-Tie Panties; Brand: Sofishie; Review: Flattering. Nice cut but open more in back than in crotch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Victory of Cupid Teddy tight miniskirt female Lingerie pajamas; Brand: The victory of cupid; Review: Too long from neck to bust for me but overall a nice look.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stjubileens Sexy Fishnet Open Crotch Corest Bodystocking Bodysuit Tights Lingerie (Black 01); Brand: Stjubileens; Review: Great fit. Flattering. Washed well in a garment bag on delicate cycle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pink Lipstick Women's Lethal Dose Seamless Mesh Chemise; Brand: Pink Lipstick; Review: Nice dress. Good fit. Have others that I like a lot better bc of asthetic but nothing wrong with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Badiya Couples Multifunction PU Leather Waist Packs with Cell Phone Pouch; Brand: Badiya; Review: It's actually super hip and I get at least one comment on it each time I wear it. All my girlfriends want one and can't believe how cheap it is!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iPhone 6 Plus Case, i-Blason [Armorbox] built-in Screen ProtectorFull body [Heavy; Brand: i-Blason; Review: Nice case, it fits great and seems to have good protection. I have a plexiglass screen protector so I popped the plastic one out that came with the case and it looks and works perfectly. I've been using this case for 2 months and it still looks brand new. I recommend this case without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZeroLemon Y313 Lightning to USB Plastic PVC Cable for Iphone 5s / 5c / 5, Ipad Air / Mini; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Works great on my iPad 4th gen and my iPhone 6 XL. It doesn't give any of those funky unsupported accessory messages or anything. You plug it in and it works excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZeroLemon Y313 Lightning to USB Plastic PVC Cable for Iphone 5s / 5c / 5, Ipad Air / Mini; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Works great on my iPad 4th gen and my iPhone 6 XL. It doesn't give any of those funky unsupported accessory messages or anything. You plug it in and it works excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magpul MAG485-FDE Cell Phone Case for Mobile Phones - Flat Dark Earth; Brand: Magpul; Review: Great fit and finish on this case and decent protection too. I owned this same case for many years on my iPhone 4 so when I upgraded to my iPhone 6 Plus I decided to buy the same case and love it. All access to the buttons/switches/ports is easy and none were misaligned like a lot of the cheap cases. When I upgrade my phone again in the future I will buy this same case again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gowoops 5V 2.5A Power Supply Switching Adapter Wall Charger for Raspberry Pi 3 2 Model; Brand: Gowoops; Review: Works great with my Raspberry Pi 3. I purchased this because I did not plugging and unplugging the Pi3 to turn it off and on, too much wear and tear on the micro usb port. This particular unit fit the bill, it powers everything up no problem and the heat sinks were an added bonus. I liked this so much I ended up purchasing a total of 3 of these for all my Raspberry Pi's and will continue to buy more for my future Pi gifts! :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10ft Extra Long Micro USB Cable, CABEPOW 3Pack 10feet Nylon Braided Android Charging Cable; Brand: Cabepow; Review: PROS: Works very well on the RTIC 30oz tumbler. The lid is actually leak proof, I turned it upside down with Gatorade and ice and not a drop leaked which impressed me a lot. The handle rings (upper and lower) fit perfectly without any slop or looseness on RTIC 30oz. CONS: I was not crazy about the RSPIC logo on the top ring of the handle so I used some fine sandpaper and removed it. The flip open part of the lid I wish opened farther but this seems to be the same with all the leak proof lids I have found. None of my CONS are a deal breaker by any means, I really like the top and handle and will recommend it to my co-workers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BG174; Women 4 Pieces Leatherette Handbags Clutches; Brand: BG; Review: I like it a lot but does look a tad bit cheap; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liliana DB54 Women Suede Pointy Toe Thigh High Single Sole Stiletto Boot; Brand: Liliana; Review: I love then and only had only one opportunity to wear them. I can't wait until the season changes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Women's Elegantee Dress Pump; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: Love, love, love them so much. I have to force myself to not wear them all the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Durango Lil' Pink N Chrome BT568 Western Boot (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: My granddaughter loves them so much. You cant tell her anything especially when coupled with her blinking lights tiera pink cowboy hat. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhode Island Novelty Child Pink Blinking Tiara Cowboy Hat; Brand: Rhode Island Novelty; Review: Oh my! My granddaughter loves the hat and it goes perfect with her Durango Kids BT568 Lil' 8 Inch, Pink Bling Bling boots.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Flax Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: They are nice for the price. They are just right for what I purchased them for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Callen Pump; Brand: ; Review: The are cute. I like them too because the heal is not as high as what I am accustomed to wearing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SciencePurchase - 12 Piece Colorful Diamond Folding Section Handbag Hook; Brand: Science Purchase; Review: They are cool but I should not have purchased so many. I have only used 2 of them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Callen Pump; Brand: ; Review: The are cute. I like them too because the heal is not as high as what I am accustomed to wearing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doublju Womens Short Sleeve Cotton Spandex Button Down Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I like it. The color is a little different than the photo. I can't wear it now because it is tight in the breast area and one of the buttons looks as if it is going to pop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Flax Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: They are nice for the price. They are just right for what I purchased them for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: YIANNA Women's Underbust Latex Sport Girdle Waist Trainer Corsets Hourglass Body Shaper; Brand: YIANNA; Review: It simply takes too long to clip it on. I had to purchase the type with Velcro.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diophy PU Leather Small Satchel Top Handle Womens Purse Handbag Accented with Removable Strap SZ-3237 XB-2344 XB-2340 XB-2341 BW-1611 OS-3312; Brand: Diophy; Review: The picture threw me off a bit but from what I can remember the measurements were there. I gave it to my goddaughter. She is 12 so it is more appropriate for her that me being a full grown woman.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BESTON EA87 Women's Under Knee High Leg Wrap Roman Gladiator Lace up Flat Sandal; Brand: BESTON; Review: They are so cute and sexy especially for someone who is always wearing heals. Nice price as well and are not cheap looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FACE N FACE Women's Chiffon Casual High Waist Pleated A Line Full Midi Skirt; Brand: FACE N FACE; Review: Thin, not like the photo, see through; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ladies Women Maxi Chiffon Skirt Dress Polka Dot Casual Long Summer Beach Skirts; Brand: Fanala; Review: The product is nothing is nothing like the photos and it looks super cheap.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kisscynest Women's Deep V Neck Crisscross Bandage 2 Pieces Swimsuit; Brand: Kisscynest; Review: Too sexy but your nipples will show unless you wear pads.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Kids' Spider-Man Sneaker 308-K; Brand: ; Review: My grandson loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burvogue Women's Embroidery Bras Set Lace Lingerie Bra Panties; Brand: Burvogue; Review: Cheap but what did I really expect for the price.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Burvogue Women's Embroidery Bras Set Lace Lingerie Bra Panties; Brand: Burvogue; Review: Cheap but what did I really expect for the price.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sedrinuo Women's Top Cross Backless Jumpsuit; Brand: Sedrinuo; Review: I love this. Even though it fits a tad bit weird in the crouch area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AvaCostume Womens Embroidery Rubber Sole Summer Wedges Sandals Fashion Dress Shoes for Cheongsam; Brand: AvaCostume; Review: Super cute but too small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NINEXIS Women's V-Neck Cap Sleeve Waist Wrap Front Maxi Dress; Brand: NINEXIS; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cutie Honey; Brand: ; Review: Really good Movie you can let your kids watch very funny am going to buy it again to put away!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sukeban Deka Double Feature Pack; Brand: Yui Asaka; Review: Great Movie I enjoy it very much and would buy it again and others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yo-Yo Sexy Girl Cop; Brand: Mihiro; Review: Great Movie every one can watch it very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castle: Season 1; Brand: Nathan Fillion; Review: Great show enjoy it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castle: Season 3; Brand: Nathan Fillion; Review: Great show enjoy it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castle: Season 4; Brand: Nathan Fillion; Review: Great show enjoy it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Kelley House Hotel; City: Edgartown Martha s Vineyard Massachusetts; Review: My wife and I stayed at the property for three nights just before Christmas. All aspects of our trip were handled very professionally. Reservations were booked according to our desires and trip reminders were sent to ask for any further requests. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly front office staff. Charlotte was extremely gracious to us during our stay. Chelsea was very friendly as well. The evening refreshments (milk and freshly baked cookies) were a great hit. Every morning there was freshly brewed coffee and muffins. Our room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Overall, the Kelley House is a wonderful value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn of the Hills Hotel Conference Center; City: Kerrville Texas; Review: Have stayed at the property many, many times. The facilities and staff always meet or exceed my expectations. Although not a Marriott, the rooms are comfortable and well maintained, but some still require some updates. The only issue this visit was the very noisy trash pick-up at 5 AM on three of the six mornings during my stay. The restaurant food is very well prepared and the breakfast buffets are excellent. The reservation and front office staff are both attentive to guest needs. Strongly suggest the lower, cabana rooms for an additional price - they are more recently updated and provide much more space, particularly in the bathroom. Complimentary USA Today is nice touch, but you have to be early to get it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Austin Round Rock; City: Round Rock Texas; Review: We arrived very tired after a 2+ hour drive from Kerrville. My wife and I were both under the weather. On Saturday, some of us attended the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown before leaving for home. The morning breakfast was wonderful and the desk manager, Dierdre (D), allowed us to keep one of our three rooms for an additional two hours. This was a lifesaver for us to rest. She was very thoughtful right up to our departure, especially as we were not feeling well. As a retired Marriott associate, I was greatly impressed by her friendliness and kindness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Chicago O Hare; City: Rosemont Illinois; Review: We were picked up by the free airport shuttle van. The driver was very friendly and offered useful information about the property and other points of interest (without being asked)! The check-in process was seamless and the desk staff were both friendly and informative. Breakfast the next morning was quite crowded, but the property was able to meet the demand and was always refreshing the food stations. What more could we ask!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn of the Hills Hotel Conference Center; City: Kerrville Texas; Review: The process of booking a reservation through staying at the property and then departing, is generally a seamless one. The staff are very friendly and happy to respond to any requests. This visit we did not use the restaurant, but have been very pleased in the past.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Chanticleer Vineyard Bed and Breakfast; City: Paso Robles San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We loved our room (3) and especially the beautiful view. The owners could not have been nicer or more accommodating and made good recommendations for dinner in town. The inn is very well located in that it is a quick drive into town, but is in rolling hills of oaks, farms and vineyard. Breakfast was perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Kaua i Beach Club; City: Lihue Kauai Hawaii; Review: We have been staying at this time share for 14 years off and on. There was a re-model recently that greatly improved the kitchenettes and the bed linens have been upgraded. We continue to love this property with all of its amenities and a beach with the softest sand in Kauai and great, gentle waves. It is five minutes from the airport and right on the main road, all advantages over Poipu. A perfect spot for families with young children- oh, the kid's pool was also re-done and now has a slide and is much more fun. This is, by far, our favorite Marriott property on Kauai.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ali i Kai Resort; City: Princeville Kauai Hawaii; Review: There is a lot of variability in the units at Alii Kai because they are individually owned. However, unit 14A (VRBO) is beautifully decorated, very comfortable with views of mountains and ocean. THe new owners took it down to studs summer of 2013 and did a fantastic remodel. The pictures on VRBO do not do it justice. We have traveled often in Hawaii and this is one of the all time best condos we have stayed in. Everything is brand new, high end and thoughtfully provided. We can sit on the couch and watch the ocean out one window or the wonderful birds in the rain forest out the other window- really exceptional location in this development. Owners are very nice and accommodating with a land line in the condo so you can call them with any questions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grant Grove Cabins; City: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park California; Review: When I read the negative reviews about these cabins, I thought "these reviewers do not have a national parks ethic" or something like that. We have stayed in many national park cabins and loved them. This time we stayed in one of the cabins with a bathroom so I cannot comment on the communal showers. However, we were hugely disappointed and even angry at the condition of our cabin- #2. The picture associated with the accommodations is misleading as it is a picture of the lodge- a completely different building built in 2000. NOT 100 year old cabins. The outside shingles and threshold of our cabin are very rotted. The threshold give way under your feet upon entering. The outside shingles are also rotting away. There were rodents running around in the ceiling, they run away into holes on the roof and walls when you go to investigate the scurrying sounds in the ceiling. There were many, many pine pitch spots tracked inside on the carpet from the deck. The chairs on the deck and the picnic tables were so covered with wet pitch that we had to either sit inside ( where is is very dark) or put towels down on chairs before sitting. This is only a problem with cabins 1 and 2 as there is a very large Pondersoa Pine next to those cabins. Whether it drops pitch all year - I don't know. ALSO, curtains over bed were broken and could not be closed, a lot of mold in the shower, no shower gel, terrible coffee in room. Huge condition problems. But mostly, these sweet little buildings are being allowed to deteriorate almost beyond repair. It is so sad to see them neglected this way. On the up side, the heater works well and is quiet.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kantishna Roadhouse; City: Denali National Park and Preserve Alaska; Review: We spent 3 nights at Kantishna Roadhouse in Mid-August. The cabins are somewhat basic but comfortable. The beds are all doubles, no queens or kings. There are not hairdryers in rooms, but the front desk has them to lend if you ask. We had read reviews unhappy with the food, but we were very happy with all meals except the rock fish, which was reported to be "fishy". I had the vegetarian stuffed bell pepper which was delicious. Although we felt that there was plenty of food, it is served family-style and if one is still hungry after the platter is empty, all one has to do is ask for more. Breakfast and lunch are great but bring some instant coffee with you to add to the coffee if you like it strong. The kitchen was very accommodating of my gluten intolerance. While you are there, check out the greenhouse. I didn't follow that advice until the last day, but spent a warm, quiet afternoon there reading. The main idea is - of course- that you are in a wilderness that very few people get to experience. And you get to do it comfortably! Staff-led hikes were fabulous with so much to learn about the ecology of the tundra. Be sure to take a hike led by Mary, she identified every plant since we did not know any of them- the tundra being so different and new to us. Be sure to pack good rain gear if going mid-August or later. We hiked in rain both days and were fine because the Roadhouse keeps rain pants, jackets and rubber boots for guests. Another hack: take the insoles out of your hiking boots (and yes, you need hiking boots) and put them in the rubber boots if there is deep water on the hike. Much more comfortable that way. Also the property is on Moose Creek and they have fly fishing gear, fly rods, reels and waders to lend. Flies are available for purchase and staff is very knowledgeable regarding fishing there. Everyone working there was very helpful, and activities such as the dog sled demo and evening presentations were way more fun and informative than I had anticipated. Front desk is always so accommodating and helpful. Yes, the ride in and out is long (and sometimes a bit scary due to high mountain passes and no guard rail), however it is a game drive (think Africa). We saw amazing numbers of animals that we couldn't see anywhere else. There are frequent breaks in the drive and the photo opportunities abound.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shire Woodstock; City: Woodstock Vermont; Review: We stayed in a river view room; very large, beautiful view but no balcony or terrace. The entrance is from an inside corridor. However, coffee is available 24/7 on the terrace overlooking the river and there are tables there and rocking chairs. Room was very clean and well supplied. No breakfast included (usually a non -starter for me), but there is a very nice super market directly across the street and a refrigerator in the room so one can buy yogurt, granola and fruit and eat breakfast outside on the upper terrace- wonderful! Also an easy walk into town for dinner, shopping, etc. All in all a great find; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Columbia Women's Arcadia Ii Jacket; Brand: ; Review: The fit is perfect for me. I love the two-tone Blues. Very happy with my new favorite "blustery-weather" jacket. Also like the roomy hood w/visor; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk 3 Super Sock 3 Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I am outside a lot with my dog and these are the perfect shoes for our long walks. Very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rekucci Women's Ease In To Comfort Fit Capri with Button Detail; Brand: Rekucci; Review: love the fit and stretch of this capri. I will make more purchases by this brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rekucci Women's Ease In To Comfort Fit Capri with Button Detail; Brand: Rekucci; Review: love the fit and stretch of this capri. I will make more purchases by this brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rekucci Women's Ease In To Comfort Fit Capri with Button Detail; Brand: Rekucci; Review: love the fit and stretch of this capri. I will make more purchases by this brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rekucci Women's Ease In To Comfort Fit Pull-On Modern City Shorts; Brand: Rekucci; Review: Another favorite go-to pant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Liberty (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Company (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10 (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Molly Shannon (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Still (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kevin James: Sweat the Small Stuff (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outside Providence (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wake Up (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bug's Life, A (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Adventure, The (1972); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret of Roan Inish, The (1994); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: African Queen, The (1951); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Escape, The (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Beauty (1994); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Tail: Fievel Goes West, An (1991); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Musical, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Angels & Demons; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: As usual the book was better, but not too bad for Hollywood! Enjoyed the setting of Rome and learned a bit about the Vatican. Tom Hanks is always a winner!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stress Relief Yoga; Brand: Suzanne Deason; Review: Got this for my sister. She had a copy and used it so much it wore out! This is her replacement. Was worried because the cover is different from the original Stress Relief Yoga, but to her relief it is the exact same program. She really likes Suzanne Deason and recommends this to everyone she knows. Good for beginners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa; Brand: Johnny Knoxville; Review: I was sorry I purchased this rental, it wasn't funny at all, just stupid. Not worth watching or money. I thought it would cheer up a friend of mine that was sad, but we couldn't even stand to watch more than ten minutes of it. Waste of money. Don't bother with this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PAINTED VEIL, THE (WS) (DVD); Brand: Liev Schreiber; Review: The actors, the script, the scenery, the music. . .I just love this flick. Bought it because I never tire of watching it. Beautifully done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Painted Veil; Brand: Naomi Watts; Review: The actors, the script, the scenery, the music. . .I just love this flick. Bought it because I never tire of watching it. Beautifully done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Game of Thrones - Season 4 2015; Brand: ; Review: Great entertainment! No need to say more! Wish George R R Martin would finish the last book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Third Man (1949); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rosenstrasse (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Head-On (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Triad (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Berlin: Symphony of a Great City / Opus 1 (1927); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anatomy (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Effi Briest (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Girl Called Rosemarie (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nazi Officer's Wife (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love every pair of Toms I've bought. Fit true to size, and is incredibly comfortable from the time you take it out of the box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA Beautiful 925 Sterling Silver Unique Jewelry Classic Colorful Crystal Dangle Earrings; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: Arrived faster than expected. Very nice earrings!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa Morgano; City: Capri Island of Capri Province of Naples Campania; Review: My husband and I stayed at Hotel Casa Morgano for 4 nights. Our room, on the 2nd floor, had a beautiful view of the sea. The balcony off the room had a small table with chairs plus 2 lounge chairs--a great place to relax! Spacious bathroom with a big tub and separate shower. Every staff member we encountered was helpful and polite. Breakfast was very good with lots of options (eggs, toast, rolls, yogurt, etc.) The hotel is on a quiet pedestrian-only road, Via Tragara. It's a great location if you want to be somewhat removed from the busy, noisy center of town. Be sure to have your bags taken to the hotel by one of the porters at the Marina since it's about 1 km from either the funicular or the taxi dropoff so if you have a lot of baggage it can be a long walk, uphill and over cobble stone streets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Portoghesi; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Very comfortable, clean, quiet hotel in an excellent location (we walked to everything--Coliseum, St Peter's, Spanish steps (closest metro station), Pantheon,etc). Our room was small but nicely appointed; it looked out on a small courtyard so it was a bit on the dark side, but we were out all day so it didn't really matter. We stayed for 4 nights and it was fine. Bathroom was kept spotless! I love that! The staff, from front desk to housekeeping, was always very helpful and courteous. The street is small and quiet, but there are lots of little restaurants close-by. Really nice breakfast in a sweet spot upstairs with rooftop terrace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Canyon Ranch; City: Baker Nevada; Review: Very far off the beaten track, so be prepared for a long drive on a dirt road! We stayed there in mid-May when we were visiting Great Basin NP. Room was comfortable with a sitting area, kitchenette (microwave, fridge, sink). Breakfast (included) and dinners (need to let them know ahead of time) were nothing fancy but very good. The setting was cool and we saw deer, antelope and lots of interesting birds in the area. However, the place was kind of weird--maybe it was the fact that we were there in the off season, but we were in the main hotel and it was mostly empty, the smell of cleaning products was kind of overpowering and there were stonewalls built all over the place. Regarding the area, when we were planning our trip we had looked at other options for meals in Baker and saw that there were 3 restaurants. Reviews were fine so we figured we'd eat out at least one night. However, when we pulled into town the restaurants and the tiny grocery store were all closed Monday - Wed. which was when we were there. Luckily we had done a big shop at an Albertson's grocery store a few days earlier so we still had stuff for lunches, snacks etc. plus some beer and wine but we would have been screwed if we weren't prepared because hidden canyon wasn't serving dinner the day we checked in due to some staffing problems. We had reserved dinner there for the next 2 nights so it worked out ok. Definitely plan ahead if you come in the off season, because if the store in Baker is closed think the closest one is 70 miles away.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa Sorrentina; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: Very clean, quiet and comfortable B&B. Spacious room (junior suite), great location. Breakfast was fine and the tea,coffee and snacks were available 24/7 (which was a nice bonus). Very helpful staff. We used the laundry in the hotel upstairs (there was a minimal charge for it, but very convenient).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miles End Bed and Breakfast; City: Austin Nevada; Review: If you want to get away from it all, this is the place! We stayed in the Panchot Cabin, which was great! Very comfortable with a sitting room, kitchenette (microwave, fridge) and private little patio. Breakfast (included) and dinners (need to let them know ahead of time) were excellent. Ann and John were friendly and helpful. We were there in mid-May and it was very quiet. In fact, nothing else was open so i was glad we had reserved dinner for both nights. Address says Austin, but it's a long way from there and there were no grocery stores nearby (luckily we had done a big shop in Elko, NV on the way from SLC so we were all set). Probably more options available in the summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Elvetham; City: Hartley Wintney Hook Hampshire England; Review: Have just had a wonderful weekend at this amazing historic hotel. Family and friends gathered for my nephew's wedding. Very friendly and attentive staff, excellent food. We stayed overnight in a spacious, clean and reasonably priced room and had a great breakfast the next morning :) Lovely grounds to walk in and the weather was just perfect. Excellent weekend - would highly recommend a stay here. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LaGare Hotel Venezia MGallery by Sofitel; City: Murano Veneto; Review: Super hotel. Got picked up at the airport by the hotel launch (need to reserve it with the hotel beforehand) - exciting ride and hassle free transfer) Reception staff were very friendly and helpful (organized a maintenance man to cut the damaged lock off my suitcase :). Room was lovely and clean. Nice view of the canal. Huge double bed and a modern shower. The waterbus stop was right outside the entrance - 4.2 bus to San Marco Square and 4.1 back. Lovely to sit and take the bus back after a good day sightseeing. Murano very busy during the day and quiet in the evening. Highly recommend this hotel. Off the beaten but within commuting distance of the main sights. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIG4 Whiters Holiday Village; City: Lakes Entrance Gippsland Victoria; Review: Spent a week here in a 2 bedroom cabin with my brother and his wife and my sister (we shared the twin bedroom). Three pools - all fresh until you get in :). Receptionists very helpful and friendly. My sister-in-law is on kidney dialysis and the Big Red Bus stays for a month in the car park. So she was able to get her treatment while we were on holiday. Easy stroll down to the shops along the lakes edge on well maintained pavements. Enjoyed my time at Lakes - plenty to do and see. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Royal Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: Arrived just past midnight. Greeted by the doorman who took our suitcases. Receptionist was friendly and helpful. Couldn't get our key to work so he came up and did it for us : ) Big room with twin beds and a put you up seat. Lovely and clean with plenty of towels. Breakfast had a huge selection of west and east food - all very tasty. Excellent bus service (stop outside the hotel) to all parts of Singapore. Cost less than 2.00 dollars each for one way. Make sure you have coins. Tube station just up the road - easy to buy tickets at the self service machines. Superb service with no problems finding your way around. The tube station is next to the Newton Road food centre - super food cooked while you wait in the open. : ) Excellent hotel - would definetely stay there again : ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis budget Auckland Airport; City: Mangere North Island; Review: Spent a night in this hotel each end of our New Zealand holiday. Arrived early morning - no problems checking in. Our twin room had everything you needed. Lovely shower after a long trip from London. There was a wide choice for breakfast cereals, toast, yoghurts, juice, tea, coffee etc. and plenty of it. There's a shopping centre across the road with eating houses and a supermarket. Departing at the end - same service : ) Got the shuttle bus to the airport - you need to get your ticket from the machine in receptions before getting on the bus. It only takes coins but the receptionist has change. Buses run every 20 minutes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Oberoi Cecil Shimla; City: Shimla Shimla District Himachal Pradesh; Review: Arrived in the middle of a downpour. Doorman very helpful with umbrellas. : ) While waiting for the check in procedure we were served hot chocolate - much appreciated. Our room was 512 - excellent views over the valley. Very drafty but got an extra heater. The food was tasty and hot - with plenty of choice. Staff were very friendly and helpful. : ) Super hotel with plenty of history. Old photos of the hotel in the Viceroy Lodge. Excellent hotel : ); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CWI Gifts Barn Star Wall Decor, 18-Inch, Antique Black; Brand: CWI Gifts; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MyGift Rustic Wood Wall Mounted Organizer Shelves w/ 2 Hooks, 2-Tier Storage Rack, Brown; Brand: MyGift; Review: Loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Designs Black Star Small Glass Jar; Brand: Park Designs; Review: Very cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bissell Powerfresh Deluxe Steam Mop, Steamer, Tile, Hard Wood Floor Cleaner, 1806, Sapphire; Brand: Bissell; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Activated Charcoal Water Purification Filters - For Cuisinart - Universal - Easy to Replace and Remove - Purifying from; Brand: PURE GREEN WATER FILTER; Review: Works well; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CL by Chinese Laundry Women's Golden Girl Shimm Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: Not good at all... I'm sorry to say it but I didn't even pass 1 year with it and it broke up... I give 1 star to this product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: XOXO Women's XO9062 Silver-Tone Watch with Interchangeable Bands; Brand: ; Review: Very amazing...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Tree Women's 100% Linen Wide Leg Pants; Brand: Love Tree; Review: The head is small and the feet are too large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: kiwitatá Womens Padded Push-up Tankini Bikini Set Bathing Suits Two Pieces Swimsuit; Brand: kiwitat; Review: The top is great but the panty is too small for a large. It's a medium.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shoes 18 New Womens Ballerina Ballet Flats Shoes Leopard & Solids 14 Colors; Brand: Shoes8teen; Review: I bought a eight coz my feet are size 8 but the shoes don't fit at all... It's like I bought a 9 or a 8.5 And it doesn't last at all...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shoes 18 New Womens Ballerina Ballet Flats Shoes Leopard & Solids 14 Colors; Brand: Shoes8teen; Review: I bought a eight coz my feet are size 8 but the shoes don't fit at all... It's like I bought a 9 or a 8.5 And it doesn't last at all...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ouman Women's Chiffon One Shoulder Bridesmaids Dresses; Brand: Ouman; Review: Hmmmm... Too long!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anni Coco Women's Halter Polka Dots 1950s Vintage Swing Tea Dress; Brand: Anni Coco; Review: I bought it for someone and it fits very well... I don regret my money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viwenn Women Elegant Colorblock Long Sleeve V Neck Business Party Dress; Brand: Viwenni; Review: Good one but too tight...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anni Coco Women's Halter Polka Dots 1950s Vintage Swing Tea Dress; Brand: Anni Coco; Review: I bought it for someone and it fits very well... I don regret my money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G2 Chic Women's Linen Twill Tie Flared Pants; Brand: G2 Chic; Review: I couldn't wear it... Too bad. I am size large but the pant is a medium. Not good at all; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zeagoo Women's Denim Gradual Jeans Single-Breasted Long Sleeve Shirt Blouse; Brand: Zeagoo; Review: I chose the blouse shown in this pic but my biggest surprise and deception is what I received is not what I saw. I'm sorry but this blouse I received is really bad, the cloth is not good at all. I rate it as a one bad star''' Take a look at my picture you will see my deception. This is not what I expected and it looks like a mini dress. Smh... That's the first time this happened to me when I'm buying stuff on Amazon.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Michelle Women's Perfect Pant with Wide Waistband; Brand: My Michelle; Review: The pants are too large in their feet for me but the legs are great...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Comfort Fit Kassidy Straight Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: good one... I don't regret it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Comfort Fit Kassidy Straight Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: good one... I don't regret it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JK-Happy Nurbo Men's Stainless Steel Cross Pendant Chain Necklace (Black); Brand: JK-Happy; Review: good one... I will buy it again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coromose Women V-neck Chiffon Long Sleeve Shirt Blouse (M, Black); Brand: coromose; Review: I like my blouse definitely... I give a 4 stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Women's USC42016 Analog Display Japanese Quartz Black Watch; Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: Hello there... I am regret to tell you that this watch is not good at all. How come I bought it and the pin of the watch is moved out without forcing it. I am just deceived. I thought it was a good product seriously...; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Raider Leather Fingerless Men's Motorcycle Premium Driving Gloves (Black, X-Large); Brand: Raider; Review: Larger fit than expected - I am a XL, but this was an XXL - I should have gotten a Large - hindsight 20/20; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bagger Werx 07-012 Motorcycle Air Shock Hand Pump; Brand: Bagger Werx; Review: Sweet and Cheap; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men's Leather 10 Pockets Motorcycle Biker Vest New All Sizes (2XL (CHEST 48-50 INCHES)); Brand: LongLifeLeather; Review: Loved it so much, purchased one for my wife; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mobil 1 98LD49 20W-50 V-Twin Synthetic Motor Oil for Motorcycle - 1 Quart; Brand: Mobil 1; Review: Great product, but will purchasing this through O'Reilly's next time as it's $8.30 per quart; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony Car Stereo Radio Removal Key (3-246-471-01); Brand: Sony; Review: sure it works, but would not work for me; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Intimate Portal Women Under the Bump Maternity Panties Pregnancy Underwear; Brand: ; Review: These maternity panties fit perfectly and are excellent quality. So comfortable! The white panties are more of a very light heathered gray. I would highly recommend these for any woman getting uncomfortable with pressure on that baby bump. I'm 33 weeks and wish I'd gotten these sooner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Portal Women Under the Bump Maternity Panties Pregnancy Underwear; Brand: ; Review: These maternity panties fit perfectly and are excellent quality. So comfortable! The white panties are more of a very light heathered gray. I would highly recommend these for any woman getting uncomfortable with pressure on that baby bump. I'm 33 weeks and wish I'd gotten these sooner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motherhood Stretch Cotton Maternity Cami with Shelf Bra; Brand: ; Review: I bought two of these and wear them all the time. They fit great during my first two trimesters, but are getting tight in the bust in my third trimester. I bought the same size I was pre-pregnancy and would need to go a size up for my last trimester. Great quality and comfortable. Holding up nicely after several wears and washes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OTBT Women's Fall River Boot; Brand: ; Review: So comfortable! Definitely the fit and quality I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jefferies Socks Organic Cotton Turn Cuff Sock, 3 Pack, Light Blue/Natural/White; Brand: ; Review: Love the soft breathable fabric! These stay on baby's feet and actually warm them up unlike some of her other socks. I find her feet often stay cold when she has fuzzy fleecy socks on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 90 Degree By Reflex Natural Bamboo Yoga Pants Legging; Brand: ; Review: I can't believe these pants are so inexpensive! The fabric is soft and strong and of excellent quality. I love bamboo clothing. The tags had an MSRP of $89.99 which did not surprise me (other than the fact that I bought them for $12.50!). They are very long as many other people say, but I find it comfortable to wear them either pulled down over my heels or pushed up to just below my ankles. They fit so snugly that they stay put and are extremely comfortable no matter what. They don't lose elasticity or stretch out at all. I have two pairs and they are all I wear at home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organic Cotton Shelf Bra Camisole Tank Top; Brand: ; Review: Excellent quality, soft and comfortable. I bought another as soon as I tried my first one on. Love the comfortable straps and thicker fabric!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jefferies Socks Baby Boys' Non-Skid Turn Cuff Socks 6 Pair Pack; Brand: ; Review: So glad I found these socks for my toddler! I had a really hard time finding socks that were large enough to stay on her feet and also have the non-skid bottoms. Seems like most brands have non-skid bottoms in the baby sizes and not in toddler sizes, which makes NO sense to me. These stay on her feet whereas she was able to pull most other socks off too easily. They fit well with her shoes too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Nebozizek; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: I coud scream from the rooftops about how marvelous this place is! I have been countless times to Nebozizek and adore the place! The food is second to none, the ambiance is romantic, stylish, modern, intimate; what more could you wish for?! I have been with a group of friends, my family, my boyfriend and each and every single person I have been tere with remebers this place forever! An overlal wonderful experiance and I actually could not speak highly enough about it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Savoy; City: Rome Lazio; Review: My boyfriend and I have just returned from a two night stay at the Savoy & i have to say that it exceeded our expectations. I had read reviews on TA stating that the decor was dated and that the staff were rude but I did not experiance this. We stayed in one of the suites which was stunning, huge rooms with a fresh fruit basket & a lovely big bathroom. We eat dinner on the roof top terrace & the food/wine was out of this world! The reception staff were very helpful & knew the aswer to every question! I would deffo recommend this hotel to my friends/family; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort Spa; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: Words simply can't desribe this place! I kid you not! Paradise is only a teeny word i can use ! From the moment my boyfriend and I arrived until the moment we left we were in absolute heaven! Everything about Santhiya ticked all the boxes for us! The rooms are delicious, the bathrooms are incredible & the whole ethos of this place is just perfection. Santhiya truly is what dreams are made of! I simply cannot wait to return sometime very soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scarlet Hotel; City: Mawgan Porth Cornwall England; Review: My fiancé and I have just returned from a truly STUNNING 3 day stay. Words truly fail me to really explain just how brilliant it was! First impressions of the hotel blow you away even as you enter the reception which it's floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beach...the decor and calmness of the place instantly hits you! The staff are fabulous and will go out of thier way to ensure you are really looked after, the tall blonde chap was very helpful bringing us coffee each morning and generally being a very happy chappy! We stayed in room 6 which is the Indulgent Suite....indulgent is exactly what it is!!! Luxury beyond luxury! With its open plan bath in the middle of the room, to the open shower overlooking the beach..definetley not a hotel you would stay in with someone you aren't close to..!! But why would you, as this place just oozes romance and freedom! The facilities are beautiful, the pool and relaxation room are beautiful and the spa really did meet very high expectations! I had a hot stone poulstice massage with Katerina which was top notch! Difinetley recommend the seaweed hot tub experience at sunset.... All in all, a really really luxurious, relaxed, place to spoil yourselves in and waste the days in beautiful surroundings. We WILL be back! Laura and Rob (also, dont forget to ask to take the resident hotel dog, Jasper, for walkies! My god can that little thing run!!!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Beach Hotel; City: Oroklini Larnaca Larnaka District; Review: Stayed for 5 days with my mother and sister for some early summer sun and we definitely got just that! The hotel grounds are really lovely, with the pool being a beautiful feature. Extremely large and plenty of space to spread out. Saying that, the sunbeds vanish if your towel isn't put down by 7.40am!! Very early birds a the this hotel! Breakfast and dinner were superb with plenty of choice for all, an abundance of lovely salads, meats & pasta, nobody will go hungry for sure! The main thing that REALLY lets this hotel down is the appalling wifi that they have. In order to have wifi in your room you will be charged €8 per day, otherwise you have to make do with the reception area being your only option. This being said, it is rubbish! Took about 80 times to connect, extremely slow, at times it didn't connect at all. The reception staff aren't very helpful when it comes to sorting this with their excuse being 'too many people are using it'. For a 22st century hotel, this needs to be sorted asap! The beach isn't the prettiest but I believe they are working on making it more appealing. Overall a great cheap hotel for a short break, definitely is not somewhere you would go for 2 weeks but for the value, proximity to the airport and weather, it was really a lovely break!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TUI Sensatori Resort Atlantica Aphrodite Hills; City: Kouklia Paphos District; Review: A long awaited family holiday resulated in dissapointment. This hotel is NOT 5 star, pushing 4. There is nothing luxurious about this resort at all. TUI have runied the hotel by taking it over and the reps have zero personnel skills due to the enormity of the hotel. You are just a number..! The pool area is overrun, sun beds are on top of each other (and aren’t comfy at all!), there isn’t enough space for everyone and needs to be resolved ASAP. We paid over £4K for our holiday and expected our monies worth..the rooms are hideous. Very small, dated, chipped paint, basis facilities and views of ‘said packed pool’ isn’t great. The food is mediocre. The main dining area is nothing short of shabby and dirty. The only good restaurant is the Japanese where we dined twice and the rest of the stay we actually ate out to avoid the ‘dried up buffet’ foods. Cyprus has stunning beaches..this hotel does not have a beach, there is one 15mins away via the hotel bus which is horrendous. Stoney, covered in cigarette butts & absolutely nothing to do there. Would I return? No? Would I recommend? Absolutely not. A very cheap TUI Brit’s abroad hotel..very very poor.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont The Palm; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Recently returned from a fabulous week with our 3 year old son. The staff are absolutely wonderful in ensuring your stay is perfection. The facilities are beautiful and the bedrooms are very spacious. definitely insist on a sea view room as City View is of the main road ! The food in all the restaurants is superb, our fave being the Sea Grill which is in a lovely setting. The pools are great, just a shame the main pool is Adults Only. The building works on the beach is a tad annoying and makes for ugly views from the room, but most of Dubai is a building site and I am sure, once completed, it will be beautiful. We shall be returning for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Secret (Unabridged, 4-CD Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: It did not deliver what I thought it would. It didn't even make for interesting reading. Having said that, while every book seems to have something that everyone can take away from it, I can truly say with sincerity I drew a blank with "Secret". No "Secret" in this book. Simply a lot of babble.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The ASJA Guide to Freelance Writing: A Professional Guide to the Business, for Nonfiction Writers of All Experience Levels; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Harper Page; Review: I was very pleased with the book. It delivered the information as described. While I am still battling this self imposed resistance to actually write, books such as this one, give me further encouragement for when I am really ready. That was all I was asking of this book and it delivered that well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Denise's Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose Up to 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks; Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Austin Page; Review: The book delivers as did the seller. Both met my expectations with no disappointments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy Deluxe Box Set: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with; Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: You cannot improve on perfection. So serious. What a beautiful trilogy. If you love this author and want the set, this is the place to get it. Beautifully wrapped, perfect condition and arrived in whip speed. Greatest, greatest price. That is the bonus. Seriously, so great. W. Amorose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Year It Will Be Different; Author: Visit Amazon's Maeve Binchy Page; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A quick read. Wonderful for the holidays. Actually anytime. Good experience with the seller. Everything just like described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder, She Wrote: Trick or Treachery; Author: Jessica Fletcher; Review: Never disappoints, always a great read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah Style; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Richardson Page; Review: Absolutely fabulous. Doesn't disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Hidden Sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Kennard Page; Review: A good wartime read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tidy Closet: Tips From A French; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie-Anne Lecoeur Page; Review: So enjoyable. Also very helpful..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's H.J. Bellus Page; Review: Good read, never boring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder, She Wrote: Domestic Malice; Author: Jessica Fletcher; Review: A lovely read for a Saturday afternoon!! Or any day you wish to curl up with a great book and simply read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder, She Wrote: a Little Yuletide Murder; Author: Jessica Fletcher; Review: Jessica never fails to disappoint. This is an especially nice book to read during the holidays!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder, She Wrote: a Question of Murder; Author: Jessica Fletcher; Review: Too wordy for me. Not one of my favorites.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lady of the Camellias (Penguin Classics); Author: Alexandre Dumas fils; Review: The tale of such a beautiful ,yet tragic love story. Of commitment, honor and sacrifice. Certainly a classic that everyone should read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delicious and Suspicious (A Memphis BBQ Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Riley Adams Page; Review: Just sort of okay. With so many wonderful cozy mysteries out there, this wouldn't be at the top of my list.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dracula (Collins Drama); Author: Jan Needle; Review: That book is my fav all time classic!!!! Esp. This time of year!! Boo-boo-boo!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Diva Haunts the House (A Domestic Diva Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Davis Page; Review: It was a cumbersome read. The advice at the beginning of each chapter distracting. The characters all lumped together. Not my favorite.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic: Lessons in Everyday Elegance; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer L. Scott Page; Review: Absolutely a must read. We need to become more polished. We need more grace. Less conspicuous consumption. Ms. Scott leads in the cheering squad, towards a more refined life which we could all benefit from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Trigun; Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu; Genres: Action, Comedy, School; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Elfen Lied; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Duel Monsters GX; Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Game, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Big O; Genres: Action, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: D.Gray-man; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure: Bokura no War Game!; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Juushin Enbu: Hero Tales; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure Movie; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Kids, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Soul Eater; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Angel Beats!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, School, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Fairy Tail; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Magic, School, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Highschool of the Dead; Genres: Action, Ecchi, Horror, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mirai Nikki (TV); Genres: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: High School DxD; Genres: Comedy, Demons, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist Movie; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Little Witch Academia; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, School; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: High School DxD New; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Shingeki no Kyojin; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kill la Kill; Genres: Action, Comedy, School, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: No Game No Life; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Game, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Noragami; Genres: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online II; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Akame ga Kill!; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tokyo Ghoul; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Nanatsu no Taizai; Genres: Action, Adventure, Ecchi, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Taboo Tattoo; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Mystery, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: One Punch Man; Genres: Action, Comedy, Parody, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, Seinen; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Kiznaiver; Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Boku no Hero Academia; Genres: Action, Comedy, School, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Mob Psycho 100; Genres: Action, Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Vol. 1: Seasons 1-2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Very Annie Mary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Modern Times (1936); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waiting to Exhale (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Simple (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miller's Crossing (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Lights (1931); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Masked & Anonymous (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ikiru (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comedian (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Wasn't There (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barton Fink (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cyclo (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bottle Rocket (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trees Lounge (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deconstructing Harry (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jerk (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Tango in Paris (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dreamers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scent of Green Papaya (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brazil (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THX 1138: Special Edition (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coffee and Cigarettes (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baseball (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smoke Signals (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matewan (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West: Special Edition (Standard Version) (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Da Ali G Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Show: Season 2 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Show: Season 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Office Special (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Show: Season 1 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Show: Season 3 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ali G Indahouse (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Freakin' Sweet Collection (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Vol. 3 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coupling: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in America (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Night (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for Guffman (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When We Were Kings (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daughter from Danang: American Experience (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger Waters: In the Flesh: Live (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilary and Jackie (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Coca-Cola Kid (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Basketball Diaries (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men Behaving Badly: Series 2 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reno 911: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Capturing the Friedmans (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crumb (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Dinner with Andre (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine State (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vernon (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andy Kaufman: I'm from Hollywood/My Breakfast with Blassie (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DiG! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Da Ali G Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way We Were (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rosewill KVM Switch (RKV-2DVI); Brand: Rosewill; Review: I've been using this for a couple of months, and am pleased. I like the remote switch button, especially since I find keyboard shortcuts inconvenient and don't have a conventional middle mouse button to double-click. It's been working great over the past few months, but recently it seemed that nothing was working properly in the mouse USB port. After a few days of head-scratching and off-and-on troubleshooting, I got around to looking at the KVM and its online manual. Turns out I just needed to turn the "mouse emulation" either on or off, via a Scroll Lock (2x) + m + Enter key combo, and now things are working great. I actually had to do it once for each computer (the mouse wouldn't work on the Mac until I had done it the second time while the keyboard was connected through the KVM to the Mac), and I don't know whether that's normally necessary or whether I somehow had it in a strange state that just required some internal resetting or something. Regardless, everything's working great, and it even turns out that there's a keyboard for switching everything but the audio focus, so I can play music on one computer while switching back and forth between the two for work. Since everything seems to be working OK, and since there were additional features that make me even happier with the device, it's getting 5 stars from me. I hope it continues to work well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras; Brand: Tamron; Review: I love this lens. It focuses quickly, gives a great range of depth of field, and works well as both a macro and a prime. I have gotten some really sharp, smooth pictures, and it wasn't hard to adjust to taking macro photos with it. Solidly made, not too heavy, fully recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EE); Brand: Tamron; Review: I love this lens. It focuses quickly, gives a great range of depth of field, and works well as both a macro and a prime. I have gotten some really sharp, smooth pictures, and it wasn't hard to adjust to taking macro photos with it. Solidly made, not too heavy, fully recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wacom Intuos Pen Small Tablet (CTL480) (Old Version); Brand: Wacom; Review: As far as I've heard everyone talk, Wacom is the only way to go for graphics tablets. I'm inclined to agree. I am a photographer, and I use it mostly for photo editing. In the case of the small, the rough, paper-like texture people are mentioning is there, but it's easy to get used to. The touch part is almost invaluable to me, but of course it's the pen I use for extra precision when I'm editing photos. One big note I'd like to make, before buying, I'd been told, when choosing a size, that you should think about the way you draw. If you draw in short sketch marks with tiny details on a smaller sheet of paper, buy the small. If you like more sweeping strokes on larger sheets of paper, go medium or large, depending on how much you like to move your arm. I'm more of a sketcher, and I like the small after trying both the small and the medium tablet. I don't have to move my arm as much, just my hand, and I don't feel like I'm missing any detail by not having the medium. It's great for me. Overall, I'd recommend it fully. The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is that it is made... light, I suppose is the way to describe it. I think it's probably really solid, but it feels like it wouldn't take much to break it, so I carry it pretty carefully.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OMOTON Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover; Brand: OMOTON; Review: FORMER REVIEW: I like this case pretty well as a case, but much to my surprise, after owning it for about two months, a small piece of black plastic broke off of the tab on the side, leaving the magnet partially exposed, and a sharp plastic edge. I super-glued it back on, but it's not the same. I never dropped it or anything; it's clear that the plastic molding just has a weak spot there that is likely to cause problems if it's ever stressed. UPDATE: Omoton saw this review (in which I gave the product 2 stars) and offered to send me a new one. I wish I had been able to contact them directly but didn't see a way to do that through Amazon. In any case, the replacement arrived quickly, and I'm glad to go back to having a nice Kindle case rather than my jury-rigged fix. I'm sticking with 4 stars for now because I don't yet feel confident that this will last for the lifetime of my Kindle, but if I never update this review again that either means that this version didn't fail, or that I met an unexpected demise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OMOTON Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover; Brand: OMOTON; Review: FORMER REVIEW: I like this case pretty well as a case, but much to my surprise, after owning it for about two months, a small piece of black plastic broke off of the tab on the side, leaving the magnet partially exposed, and a sharp plastic edge. I super-glued it back on, but it's not the same. I never dropped it or anything; it's clear that the plastic molding just has a weak spot there that is likely to cause problems if it's ever stressed. UPDATE: Omoton saw this review (in which I gave the product 2 stars) and offered to send me a new one. I wish I had been able to contact them directly but didn't see a way to do that through Amazon. In any case, the replacement arrived quickly, and I'm glad to go back to having a nice Kindle case rather than my jury-rigged fix. I'm sticking with 4 stars for now because I don't yet feel confident that this will last for the lifetime of my Kindle, but if I never update this review again that either means that this version didn't fail, or that I met an unexpected demise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garmin eTrex 30x 010-01508-10 Handheld Navigator; Brand: Garmin; Review: This unit does really well on battery life, and works great in bright sunlight. It records tracks reliably, and I love having constant information about how much I've ascended and descended, and how far I've hiked. However, two things conspire to make it very frustrating to use. 1. Garmin BaseCamp software is stupidly difficult to use, has tons of functionality that doesn't seem to actually do anything. frequently gives errors that don't make any sense, and despite telling me that it has loaded all of the maps I downloaded, regularly fails to actually load anything at all. Imagine some software made by Apple, and then picture the *exact* opposite, and you'll understand what I'm talking about. The result being that, in the end, you don't actually have a usable map on your GPS for your backcountry trip. At the moment mine has decided to draw the land and the water with the same shade of deep blue, despite having the Worldwide Basemap enabled. 2. The scrolling functionality on the map is beyond slow. It is like watching someone who has just learned Microsoft Paint redraw your map in real time every time you try to scroll in any direction. Between the two issues, this unit fails miserably to be a useful map supplement. You are far better off using an app on your smartphone with pre-downloaded maps. Do I love the ability to track exactly where I've hiked with always-on GPS? Yes. Do I dream of a future in which a reasonably-priced standalone device can do mapping, tracking, and hike routing? Also yes. But after a year using this GPS, I've come to realize that this Garmin just isn't that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sanctuary Palm Cove; City: Palm Cove Cairns Region Queensland; Review: The appartment we stayed in was beyond our expectations. It was very spacious, spotless, nicely furnished and decorated. The setting looks just like the actual brochure, relaxing, tropical, quiet, sanctuary like. The kids ranging from 2 to 11 years had a wonderful time in the big pool in which you can actually exercise. We used the BBQ area almost every night, so handy as it is by the pool. The welcome and service were very friendly, we felt at home. We will be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Auckland Airport; City: Mangere North Island; Review: In the stress of reoganising our trip to Cairns due to the Chile ash cloud in June this year our travel agent recommended we try the new airport hotel. Well...I know now where I will be staying when I have an early international flight out of Auckland! Not that the usual hotel I go to is bad but the fact that you can just cross the road from the terminal or walk 15 minutes from the domestic one makes life so much easier, specially with young children. The room itself was great, very tidy and clean, the staff very helpful considering it was the hotel's 2nd week of running and they seemed very busy. The kids loved the view and the lights at night. One small thing was the bath being so high, just thinling of older people....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sudima Auckland Airport Hotel; City: Mangere North Island; Review: We only stayed one night before our next day international flight out of Auckland. The children used the pool when we arrived, we had the pool to ourselves, was very nice and relaxing. The bedroom was faultless and the beds very comfortable. Very good price for the quality and service we got. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palazzo Motor Lodge; City: Nelson Nelson Tasman Region South Island; Review: I have just spent 3 nights at the Palazzo and recommends it to anyone who cares about cleanliness, friendliness and great service. I had a very relaxing stay, knowing that my room would be refreshed during the day and ready for me to enjoy in the evenings. The owners get out of their way to help and make your stay a pleasurable one. Highly enjoyed it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homestead B B; City: Addo Sundays River Valley Greater Addo Eastern Cape; Review: A very quiet and friendly place to stay near Addo Elephant Park. Everyone was so helpful and very hospitable. The children were very well looked after and kept telling us how friendly the people were. The accommodation was lovely and clean, we had the two bedrooms near the reception area. The breakfast was amazing and the environment so nice we took lots of pictures. We would highly recommend this B&B if you are in that area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Brisbane; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Our Brisbane-Wellington flight was cancelled and the airline put us up at the Novotel. We had a great stay in a family room that was well appointed, clean and modern. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We spent the whole of the next day at the hotel, courtesy of the airline as our re-scheduled flight was at 7pm. We enjoyed the large outdoor swimming pool, computers in the lobby and restaurants. The food was lovely and the breakfast buffet impressive. Would recommend this hotel for a stay in Brisbane.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avery Trading Card Pages for Pokemon, Magic The Gathering, MLB Baseball, NFL Football, Acid Free, 10Pk (76016); Brand: Avery; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotch Self-Sealing Laminating Pouches, Gloss Finish, 2.5 Inches x 3.5 Inches, 5 Pouches (PL903G); Brand: 3M; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avery Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets, 9" x 12", Permanent Adhesive, 10 Clear Laminating Sheets (73603); Brand: Avery; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avery Standard Weight Clear Sheet Protectors, 8.5" x 11", Acid-Free, Archival Safe, Top Loading, 25ct (75530); Brand: Avery; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3.7 x 5.2-Inches, 20-Pouches (TP5902-20); Brand: 3M; Review: Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Best and worst QB performances from NFL Week 6; Abstract: The 13 games played so far in NFL Week 6 were highlighted by a couple of epic offensive showdowns, some flawless masterpieces and a few rotten eggs. We're diving into the best and worst quarterback performances from the weekend's action, starting with the man who led the Houston Texans over the Kansas City Chiefs.; Category: sports
Title: The cheapest places to buy a home in every state; Abstract: These cities offer the most affordable homes around.; Category: finance
Title: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's Official MPG Numbers Are Impressive; Abstract: In one configuration, the new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is as efficient as a 2.0T manual Honda Accord.; Category: autos
Title: Air Canada to stop announcing 'ladies and gentlemen' in recognition of gender fluidity; Abstract: Employees aboard Air Canada flights will no longer greet guests by referring to them as "ladies and gentlemen" or "mesdames et messieurs," which has been typical protocol for years, in an effort to be conscious of gender fluidity.; Category: news
Title: A vegan said she was 'poisoned for life' after accidentally eating meat. Here's the reality of what happens when you stop being vegan.; Abstract: Eating meat after years of veganism is rarely dangerous, but it may cause physical and mental symptoms, a dietitian said.; Category: health
Title: Take a look at IKEA food courts around the world; Abstract: Scroll through these different IKEA food courts from around the world, from Canadian poutine to chicken shawarma in Saudi Arabia.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Dutch family found in cellar 'waiting for end of time'; Abstract: Dutch police found a father and six adult children hidden in the basement of a remote farmhouse where they had reportedly spent years "waiting for the end of time", officials said Tuesday. - 'Living in a basement' - Local news station RTV Drenthe, which first reported the story, said the family "have been living in a basement for years, waiting for the 'end of times'."; Category: news
Title: Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans collapse: Former site engineer weighs in; Abstract: Structural engineer Walter Zehner worked on the project before it became a planned Hard Rock Hotel. A look at what he thinks could have happened:; Category: news
Title: Nestor makes landfall on Florida island, heads north; Abstract: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Nestor made landfall Saturday as a post-tropical cyclone after the former tropical storm spawned a tornado that damaged homes and a school in central Florida but spared an area of the Panhandle devastated one year ago by Hurricane Michael. The storm made landfall on St. Vincent Island, a nature preserve just off Florida's northern Gulf Coast in a lightly populated area of the state, the National Hurricane Center said....; Category: weather
Title: New crane positioned near unstable New Orleans collapse site; Abstract: A new construction crane has been moved to the New Orleans site where a partially collapsed building and two giant cranes are in danger of toppling after a weekend disaster that killed three workers. It was not immediately clear how it might be used in efforts to stabilize the site.; Category: news
Title: 10 Amazing Things at Walmart You Can't Buy Anywhere Else; Abstract: We rounded up the coolest, most unique, and most affordable items you can find only at Walmart. Get ready…get set…shop! The post 10 Amazing Things at Walmart You Can't Buy Anywhere Else appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Classic candy bars we wish they'd bring back; Abstract: It's always disappointing finding out your favourite candy has been discontinued. We still have chocolate-shaped holes in our lives left by the Pearson's Candy Seven Up Bar and Cadbury's Time Out. From retro classics to much-loved limited-edition flavours, these are the discontinued bars we want to make a comeback.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Police identify 2 suspects in murder of Andre Emmett last month; Abstract: Two men accused of killing former Texas Tech and NBA player Andre Emmett were identified by Dallas police on Monday, the Dallas Morning News reported.; Category: sports
Title: LA City Council passes moratorium on rental evictions; Abstract: LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council approved an emergency moratorium on evictions Tuesday that aims to stop landlords from quickly booting tenants before new statewide rental rules take effect in January. In a 14-to-0 vote, council members passed a ban on "no-fault" evictions. The ban would prevent property owners from removing residential tenants unless there's just cause, such as ...; Category: news
Title: A Seattle man broke into an office building, ate $200 worth of chocolate, and collapsed in a sugar coma; Abstract: When security arrived, they found the man sprawled out on an office coach stripped of his jacket and shoes.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 7 'Italian' foods Americans eat that you typically won't find in Italy; Abstract: Things like spaghetti and meatballs or even a single slice of pizza seem normal and standard in the US, but that's not the case in Italy.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Take a tour of Derek Jeter's $14 million castle; Abstract: Derek Jeter was the king of New York, so it's only fitting that the Yankees' superstar shortstop lived in a castle.; Category: finance
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: Can You Find the Ghost Hidden Among the Skeletons in This Tricky Brainteaser?; Abstract: The tiny ghost blends in really well with all of the skeleton skulls. Are your eyes good enough to spot it?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Riders Rescued After Universal Orlando's "Rip Ride Rockit" Roller Coaster Breaks Down; Abstract: It was a rough start to the day for some people at Universal Studios in Orlando.; Category: travel
Title: 14 Weird Rules Fast-Food Employees Have to Follow; Abstract: Fast food may seem easy, but there are quite a few intricate rules employees have to follow.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Payton declines to name Saints starting QB for Week 8; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Florida's rare ghost orchids are getting cut off from water; Abstract: Human activities are threatening these stunning, strange flowers, just as scientists are beginning to understand them.; Category: lifestyle
Title: G.M. Workers Approve Contract and End U.A.W. Strike; Abstract: The longest nationwide strike against General Motors in half a century ended on Friday after a solid majority of the company's union members delivered their support for the four-year contract hammered out by their leaders. The United Auto Workers union emerged with substantial wage increases and succeeded in ending a two-tier wage structure that had been a particular irritant in its ranks. It also won commitments to new G.M. investments in...; Category: finance
Title: Elizabeth Warren's Days Defending Big Corporations; Abstract: Elizabeth Warren had never taken on the federal government before. But in 1995, she found herself up against the Clinton administration, representing the Cleveland-based conglomerate LTV Steel. Even though LTV had sold off its coal mines during the 1980s, a new law required it to contribute to a health fund for retired miners. LTV believed that it should not have to pay. Those claims, the company said, should have been handled as part of its...; Category: finance
Title: A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida; Abstract: A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.; Category: news
Title: Cornell student, 18, found dead in gorge after frat party, reports say; Abstract: A top Ivy League student was found dead Saturday afternoon in a New York gorge after he left a fraternity party and disappeared Thursday night, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Kevin Spacey Won't Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case After Accuser Dies; Abstract: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has formally dropped a case against actor Kevin Spacey, after the accuser died.; Category: movies
Title: Bill Murray Applied To Work At An Airport P.F. Chang's And They're Totally Down To Hire Him; Abstract: Dude loves a lettuce wrap.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: World's largest White Castle runs out of burgers on day 1; Abstract: To some, White Castle may just be another fast food burger joint. To others myself included it is a religion. It's the kind of place we take our loves on Valentine's Day; it's where we marry them when we realize they're "the one". It's a restaurant that, for some of us, becomes more than a restaurant. While there are those who are aghast at the chaos that occurred yesterday when White Castle opened its first-ever location in Arizona, there are...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: 15 secrets of the $4.99 Costco rotisserie chicken; Abstract: Though the price is widely known, there are some facts about Costco's most popular poultry that you might not know.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Snow crab sells for record price in Japan; Abstract: A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a record-breaking 5 million yen ($46,000). wide.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Meet the 2 Americans who were chosen from a pool of 140,000 people to spend 10 days on a mini-sabbatical in Antarctica with Airbnb this winter; Abstract: Tynthia King and Spencer Ingley are among the five people chosen from an applicant pool of 140,000 to travel to Antarctica with Airbnb this December.; Category: travel
Title: Star Ohio State DE Chase Young will miss Maryland game 'due to possible NCAA issue'; Abstract: Ohio State said Friday morning that star defensive end Chase Young would miss Saturday's game against Maryland.; Category: sports
Title: Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38; Abstract: Charles Rogers, the former Michigan State football star whom the Detroit Lions selected with the second overall pick in 2003 NFL draft, has died.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Tower Hotel; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Tower Hotel. We reserved a falls view room and it was great! The windows are not straight up and down, instead angling slightly outward, and they cover an entire wall so the view is basically unrestricted. The bed was comfortable. The TV had some good channels but I was too tired to watch. The bed was comfortable. The front desk and bell staff were excellent, and they even went out of their way to help me find my phone when I left it in the shuttle. They have 3 elevators so you never really have to wait more than 30 seconds to get a ride up or down. There is a lounge space that had coffee and tea and really nice seating. I think it was the 25th floor. This space can be rented for events and would be really nice for getting some work done with a laptop. We had no problems with the internet. The 26th floor has an iHOP which seemed to attract people from other hotels in the area. We were able to walk out the front door and take a right to get to the lock bridge that takes you directly to the Falls Incline Railway. If you want to go straight to the visitor center at the bottom, near horseshoe falls, this is the fastest way. You can walk all the way to Clifton Hill in about 20 minutes. The casino is about 2 blocks away and there are quite a few dining options in that area. I've never stayed anywhere else in the area, and I never will.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Buffalo Airport; City: Cheektowaga New York; Review: My wife and I wanted an easy trip to the airport in the morning. They have a great free shuttle service which we didn't take advantage of. There are not a lot of food options close by (nothing in walking distance that I could find) but we still had our rental car so we drove around a bit and grabbed some pizza before heading in for the night. The people next to us had two rooms and a bunch of loud kids. They were very loud in the hallway, but once they were in their room, we couldn't hear them at all which I thought was amazing. We got a Suite with a Jacuzzi. The large bathroom was in the middle with the sleeping room in the back and the living area in the front. I really like the design. There was also a small sink with a few little cupboards, as well as a nice desk area. The wifi wasn't perfect. I needed to get some work done and it wasn't fast enough to handle the cloud based systems I use. I ended up using my phone as a hotspot. There was a damp place in the room, near one side of the bed so they should probably check their plumbing in that Suite (room 216 - I think). The bathtub was only big enough for one person (we had hoped it was large enough for two like the HI express in Pacifica), but it worked well and was very comfortable and relaxing after a day of hiking and driving. The pool had several people in it so we didn't try it out, but it does have a nice set of windows that allows the sun in, especially in the later part of the day. The fitness room looked nice, but I didn't try it out. Getting to the airport car rental return took about 2-3 minutes: drive out, take a right, make a u-turn and the entrance is on your right. Easy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: We upgraded to a lake view room which was nice. I'm sure that the city view rooms would be nice too. This is a typical box of a room otherwise. None of the windows would open so the room would get stuffy quickly and develop a musty smell if the air conditioning was turned off. The room service menu is good, but our food was borderline cold when it arrived, except for the soup. The second time we tried room service, the Turkey Avocado wrap was completely missing the avocado and instead of Arugula, it was iceberg lettuce. Thankfully, they completely understood our dissatisfaction and comped this meal for us. The valet parking seems expensive, but it is difficult to manage overnight parking in that area of Toronto so you should think of it as a convenience. There is a Bike-Share parking space and a bike lane directly in front of the property, and Toronto is very flat so I highly recommend using the bikes to explore. The waterfront area to the west of the hotel is quite nice with relaxing park space, food, drink, and entertainment within a mile of the property. The convention center is about 15-20 minutes away by foot. The front desk, valet, and housekeepers were helpful and attentive. The restaurant Toula on the top floor is a nice Italian place, but you'll pay nice Italian prices. The food was very good and they set us at a table on the lake side. The dedicated elevator that goes to the restaurant gives a nice city view on the way up. I liked that they had a dedicated hard wire connection for internet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Spokane Airport; City: Spokane Washington; Review: The biggest plus about this hotel is how close it is to the airport, and the 5 minute drive from the airport was the main reason we selected this property outside of our IHG membership. We stayed this last Friday and Sunday nights. The first night was okay. We had a drink from the bar and ordered some food. The drink was good, but the food took a very long time for what it ended up being. The price was okay for what it was (pesto potatoes and onion rings), but it was basically cold by the time we got the food to our rooms. The room was quiet comfortable. When we showered in the morning, we ran out of hot water. On the Sunday night, our check-in took a loooong time, but the agent was nice and helpful. We checked out the pool area, but the water in the pool was too cold to enjoy. The hot tub had a large pile of foam that looked really gross with brown stuff in the foam. Obviously, the pool area hadn't been given proper attention. This was a major bummer! I highly recommend to the manager to treat this as an important amenity that needs proper attention. People can become ill from swimming in these pools if the chemicals are not balanced! If I ever get to Spokane again, I will look for a different place to stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cloverleaf Suites Lincoln Nebraska; City: Lincoln Nebraska; Review: I booked this room for family over the holidays. The location was great, but the product felt a bit run down. The room we were assigned was too small to be functional while the pull-out sofa was being used. It basically blocked off the entire living room. We also had to move the sofa back several feet in order to even get the bed out of it. This would not work for my mother and sisters so I asked for a different room. They upgraded us for a typical fee. The room was much bigger, more like a 2 bedroom apartment. Unfortunately, the thermostat was not working at all and had to be repaired the next day. My sister complained that the pull-out sofa in this new room was not comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bluelake Inn at Tahoe; City: South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe California California; Review: We wanted to stay close to the Gondola at a low price and that's what we got. The front desk service was basic, but we only needed them during check-in. It appears as if there has been some recent touch up work to the rooms which looked good, but they didn't update the bathtub/shower area. The shower was mediocre at best, but it did the trick. If they'd only spend an extra $20 on the shower head... That said, free parking and an easy walk to everything at Heavenly Village made this place exactly what we wanted. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Hotel Delfino Venezia Mestre; City: Mestre Veneto; Review: I enjoyed staying at this hotel for 2 nights. It was not far from Venice about 10min bus journey with the bus stop right in front of the hotel! Next door there was a supermarket so any bits you need you can get. Venice was beautiful. I do recommend this hotel to anyone that is staying short term or even long term.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Al Manzel Hotel Apartments; City: Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: This is the perfect location for a hotel in Abu Dhabi! Big hotel apartment for 3 persons and one room! Excellent location with minutes walk to eating places. Abu Dhabi mall walking distance, beach about a 5minute drive. Loved this hotel. Definitely recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi; City: Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: This hotel was beautiful, stunning view, concierge etc rooms were clean and beautiful, comfortable stay. Only one negative point is location, there is not a close walking distance to shops etc you would need a car. And if you have a car then its great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Residence Dubai Marina; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment. Its so big and spacious, beautiful and relaxing from balcony view. When we came the staff were welcoming and served us free drinks. Location is great about a 5-7min walk from the metro (dubai marina) which is great to travel other than taxi. So many food places around the marina. We beach not that far away either. View is stunning specially at night, WOW! Room service was great. 3 bedroom great for family. Kitchen utilities was fantastic! From using the local Metro went to dubai mall, saw the burj-khalifa and dubai fountains, amazing! Will recommend stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Habtoor Grand Resort Autograph Collection; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We stayed here for 6nights with an infant and toddler and they absoltely loved it. I can say that for my 2nd time visiting dubai this year they enjoyed this time. The resort itself was amazing for the kids. The hotel services were amazing and the food was just amazing too the fact that my children ate and enjoyed it was just A* for me. Overall we had a fantastic time and definately recommend anyone to stay here if you wish to be close to JBR. The walk along Jumeirah Beach is about 10mins walk and great to go for walk in the evenings after sunset. Its a big hotel and there are always activities for kids to do to keep them occupied. The views are nice to see Burj Al Arab, Atlantis and from a distance Burj Khalifa. There are local shops of walking distance. Staff are also very helpful when required. Overall great stay. Will come again. THANKYOU HABTOOR 😊; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Royal Islander Club La Plage; City: Maho Sint Maarten St Martin St Maarten; Review: My wife and I traded a Marriott Aruba Week and used the lockoff portion for a week at the Royal Islander. We were put on the first floor, right next to the busy street, adjacent to the SXM runway. Our vacations are normally filled with Sun and Rest. Well at least we had the Sun!!! The noise was unreal! Pool area was just OK, kind of surprised it looked more residential than a commercial pool. The Hot Tub was indeed a residential Hot Tub. The beach was extremely disapointing! Very little beach! Our second time back to St Maarten - going again in November but at the quiet part of the island - Oyster Pond.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Oceana Palms; City: Riviera Beach Florida; Review: We absolutely love Singer Island and are huge fans of Marriott. We spent our first of two weeks in July at Oceana Palms. Villas are incredible - with lots of room, spacious balconies, and a view that is incomparable. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. A great way to spend a "laid back" week.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Las Vegas Marriott; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: We booked this Marriott through the Magic Convention in Vegas. We are huge fans of Marriott but have to say this is one of the best managed and friendliest we have ever stayed at! From the time we checked in until we left we were treated like royalty. The restaurant staff are extremely friendly - Manny was so pleasant! This non-casino hotel makes it a nice reprieve from the craziness of the city! Great job Las Vegas Marriott! We'll be back!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Kaua i Beach Club; City: Lihue Kauai Hawaii; Review: Gorgeous property - had a great oceanfront room - was quiet with a great "feel". Enjoyed the pool, amenities as well as the proximity to dining and shopping. Made this our Base as we ventured out to see the island! Entire staff were extremely friendly and helpful! If back in Kauai we'll be sure to be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Chincoteague Island; City: Chincoteague Island Virginia; Review: Took a quick weekend getaway - decided on Chincoteague and the Fairfield Inn based on the reviews. We were not disappointed. Front desk staff were super accommodating and very professional. Room was very clean and you could tell was just redone. Great place - quaint island! We'll be back!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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: 5.0/5.0
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: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American President, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casino (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sound of Music, The (1965); Genres: Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Client, The (1994); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Island of Dr. Moreau, The (1996); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Species (1995); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clause, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fan, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remains of the Day, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quiz Show (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Striptease (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: River Wild, The (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nixon (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Virtuosity (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When a Man Loves a Woman (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Walk in the Clouds, A (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I.Q. (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blink (1994); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arrival, The (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Piano, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coneheads (1993); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reality Bites (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kalifornia (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bullets Over Broadway (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Madness of King George, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance, War, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Muriel's Wedding (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crumb (1994); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Aphrodite (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: With Honors (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jade (1995); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sirens (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate) (1992); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Rascals, The (1994); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Next Karate Kid, The (1994); Genres: Action, Children, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two if by Sea (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Screamers (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diabolique (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Super Mario Bros. (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serial Mom (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Geronimo: An American Legend (1993); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Falls (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Man's Burden (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fish Called Wanda, A (1988); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victor/Victoria (1982); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base; Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Jacobsen Page; Review: Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Finsley Page; Review: Great book. Written by my late friend Charles "Chuck" Finsley. If you hunt Texas it's a must have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Common Sense; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Paine Page; Review: As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus; Author: Merriam-Webster; Review: As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American Heritage Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus; Author: Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries; Review: As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Anti-Federalist Papers; Author: Patrick Henry; Review: As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Declaration Of Independence, The United States Constitution, Bill Of Rights & Amendments; Author: Visit Amazon's Founding Fathers Page; Review: As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Hell House; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Matheson Page; Review: This book works on many levels, but delivers chill aplenty. I first bought a copy years ago and just bought two more. A standard that does not age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Letting Loose; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Civil-Brown Page; Review: Funny, funny book that is full of laughs! When you need the cobwebs blown away Sue always does it. All right, not the Great American Novel, but when I want some laughs and a brighter spirit, I love her books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted (Mills and Boon Single Titles); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: I love the trilogy, so when I read this I was even more surprised how much I loved it. Even better than the first ones. Can't wait! More Donovans, please, Nora!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captivated (Mills and Boon Single Titles); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Nora is good at doing families, but this one is special. Iread all three in one night and rushed out to buy the sequalSil. Im. Moments, which if anything was even better, if that can be believe!!! If you are a Roberts fan DO NOT MISS The Donovans!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Howard Page; Review: This is one of her best. I could not put it down. The characters were so strong and so well drawn I felt as if I knew them. Worth every penny!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Top Chef by Master Cutlery 2-Piece Santoku and Paring Knife Set; Brand: Topchef; Review: awesome knife, lets cook!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SALAV GS18-DJ/120 White Performance Series Garment Steamer with Folding Hanger; Brand: SALAV; Review: pretty awesome steamer, it does the job for my home business, all my clothing shipped gets the treatment and clothes come out pretty nice highly recommended it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, Black; Brand: Mr. Coffee; Review: Love my new coffee maker, features are on point for the price and quality of the coffee maker Very easy to use brews the perfect cup every time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eureka AS2130A AS ONE Bagless Upright Vacuum, Fuchsia/Black; Brand: Eureka; Review: Powerfull and mighty. Dont let the size full you it's light to carry around and the auction power is similar to Dyson for a quarter of the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eureka AS2113A AS ONE Bagless Upright Vacuum, Pacific Blue; Brand: Eureka; Review: Powerfull and mighty. Dont let the size full you it's light to carry around and the auction power is similar to Dyson for a quarter of the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Komandoo Maldives Island Resort; City: Komandoo; Review: What can I say about Komandoo that has not be said in previous positive reviews (which I completely agree with) other than this resort is quite simply the best! From the moment we stepped onto the jetty after our 40 minute sea plane trip from Male until the moment we stepped off the jetty again 10 days later for our return journey we were treated to a thoroughly relaxing experience, with excellent food, attentive but not over the top staff and terrific weather. Patrick and his team have just about created (for us) the perfect resort and we will definitely be back (already planning the next trip) as we don't see the point in going anywhere else!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oula Maisonettes; City: Kavos Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Oula does not disappoint, set in beautiful and well kept gardens, these self catering apartments are without a doubt the best accommodation in Kavos. Just ten minutes from the lively main strip, they suit everyone be you a party animal or someone looking for a quieter time. The resort offers a wide range of food and bar snacks that are excellent value for money with wonderful cooked breakfasts served every morning from a great chef! The Oula manager Yannis is an exceptionally gregarious, happy and outgoing manager who is also very professional and always goes out of his way to ensure that everyone has the best holiday possible. All the staff are exceptional, very helpful and eager to please. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the resort to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Katti House B B; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Where to start? Positives: Close to train station. Good double glazing that keeps out the noise. Clean. Maria works very hard! Negatives: Air conditioning did not work (room 3 in Katti House 2) very expensive for what it is (I foolishly paid EUR150 per night) Towels little more than rags. Beds harder than the floor. Breakfast not worth having.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Old Florence Inn Bed and Breakfast; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Old Florence Inn is a good Florence B&B and Mr Florio is a great character. Rooms are comfortable, clean and rustic while having good bathrooms and an excellent shower! Very close to the station and convenient for all Florence attractions. Down side was the very very small lift and the breakfast while well meaning was not so good with better options outside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dubai International Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I have stayed in this hotel on several occasions while travelling between Far East and Europe/USA. I have never been disappointed with the entire experience and can only recommend. Its something of a strange experience to be casually eating and shopping in the Duty Free area when everyone else is dashing between gates!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melia Yangon; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: I travel frequently to Yangon and have stayed at the Melia 6 or 7 times and on each occasion my stay has been excellent. The staff are superb, attentive without being overbearing, friendly without being over familiar and always cheerful with a winning smile. I would highly recommend to anyone for either business or leisure travel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Brand New Marineland Max-Jet 1200 Item #7280; Brand: Maxi-Jet; Review: The Maxi-Jet is the Mercedes of aquarium power-heads. At nearly 300 gallons per hour you know you have plenty of air circulation and water movement. I placed one at each end of the tank to get a circular movement in the top of my aquarium. This gives a nice fast current for the active fish and slightly moves the water at the bottom. They are easy to clean and pack plenty of bubbles into your aquarium for optimum aeration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2PK Pet Fountain Filter; Brand: Petmate; Review: Replacement filters for Fresh Flow Purifying Pet Fountains can be hard to find, so I recommend buying several here at Amazon.com. They use charcoal filters to keep the water fresh. Replace filter every 60 to 90 days for usage by one animal (sometimes I cheat and clean them off for an extra month). They are required to keep all the dust and small bugs that get into the water bowl.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow; Brand: Petmate; Review: I frequently am gone from home, sometimes up to ten days and a pet sitter can be expensive every day. This Petmate water feeder is a dream machine! Cats love to drink the water from the slide or from the corner. It is completely silent and has a storage tank to make sure the water level is constant. The small motor is quiet and pumps the water at a fairly quick pace. There is a carbon filter that fits in the top groove (hidden) that lasts 3 months. They are inexpensive. It does need to be wiped clean when you change the filter. True story: My cat threw up at least twice a week since a kitten. After I got this fountain she almost never throws up simply because she is drinking more clean fresh water. Problem solved!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow; Brand: Petmate; Review: I frequently am gone from home, sometimes up to ten days and a pet sitter can be expensive every day. This Petmate water feeder is a dream machine! Cats love to drink the water from the slide or from the corner. It is completely silent and has a storage tank to make sure the water level is constant. The small motor is quiet and pumps the water at a fairly quick pace. There is a carbon filter that fits in the top groove (hidden) that lasts 3 months. They are inexpensive. It does need to be wiped clean when you change the filter. True story: My cat threw up at least twice a week since a kitten. After I got this fountain she almost never throws up simply because she is drinking more clean fresh water. Problem solved!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: API STRESS COAT Aquarium Water Conditioner; Brand: API; Review: Stresscoat is NOT cheap but is absolutely necessary for every water change you make in your tank. It not only neutralizes tap water contaminants like heavy metals, chloramines, chlorine and some nitrates/nitrites, but it adds a protective natural coat to your fish. Every time you catch a fish, change the temperature, or have fish that are aggressive - they stress. This product is essential and is best to buy in this large quantity. I personally use it for my African Cichlids, which are VERY aggressive! This much Stresscoat will last me for over 115 water changes if I change 30% of my water twice a month (which I do at a minimum in a 50-gallon tank).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Drinkwell Original Cat and Dog Water Fountain, Filtered Water for Your Pet, 50 oz. Water Capacity; Brand: PetSafe; Review: I own a Petmate Drinking Fountain that has a slide for the water that my cat loves. Then I saw for about the same price this 'Drinkwell' machine, which has a waterfall instead of a slide. My cat likes it more (she actually paws the water). It is more like a real faucet like where she hangs out in the bathtub. The storage tank is also much larger than the Petmate making for less refills. I wish I had waited a bit to buy this one. The more water a cat (or any pet) drinks, the healthier they are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop Clumping Litter, Fragrance Free; Brand: Arm & Hammer; Review: Twenty-one pounds of this kitty litter lasts ten changes or ten weeks. That's a fairly long time. The clumping action is no joke. It keeps the clumps together making cleanup easy. Arm & Hammer's baking soda also keeps the smell non-existent, which is the most important thing. Great simple product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clevercat Top Entry Litterbox; Brand: Clevercat; Review: This box is amazing and I can't believe it took someone this long to invent something so simple. My cat is a pig and gets litter all over. This box stopped that with only a few litter crystals landing on the carpet (they stick to her claws). It's also not a bad price compared to regular boxes. One problem is that I can't use kitty litter bags anymore and have to scoop more, but at least the litter stays in the box along with the smell (use Arm & Hammer kitty litter for no smell).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Miracle Advanced Pet Trigger Sprayer; Brand: Nature's Miracle; Review: My 13-year old cat has always had a sensitive stomach (since birth). So much so that I need to give her small pieces of antacids (per my vet's advice) every other day. She still vomits her hypo-allergenic pet food at least once a day on my carpets, sometimes more. I have Oriental rugs as well and this solution leaves no marks or discolorations. It removes the stain quickly and the attached sprayer is very handy. No more going through bottle after bottle of solutions anymore. Also, it has no smell at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OurPet's Zig-N-Zag Ball Cat Toy; Brand: Go Cat Go; Review: This is a cool little toy with an inside ball to keep the outer ball rolling in different directions, making your cat think it is a real thing. However, a simple ping-pong ball also works well. But it is cheap. If you can find the ball that has a magnet and batteries inside, THAT is the one to get - I forgot its name, but it will make your cat go nuts!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catit Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain for Cats and Puppies; Brand: Catit; Review: First I started with simple bowls, but my cats got food and dust in it. So I went for a Petsmart Drinking Fountain because it replenishes the water and the cats think they are drinking from a faucet. But, the noise was driving me nuts and it still collected dust and food. Then I accidentally discovered this fountain. I liked the looks of the dome so I bought it. Not only does my cat suck up the water more, but it is quiet and there is NO dust, lint or food in the bowl, as there is very little room around the edge for things to collect. The simple carbon filter keeps everything from recirculation and the dome contains twice as much water as Petsmart's fountains. The water stays cooler constantly and it is easy to see when it needs to be replaced (not very often). It's just cool. I wish I had found it sooner. Lastly, the filters don't need replacement as often, but they will gum up like any other carbon filter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catit Drinking Fountain Replacement Carbon Filter Cartridge for Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain - 3-Pack; Brand: Catit; Review: This fountain beats any of the competitors. The filters, however, don't last any longer than other types, but they do contain more carbon than Petsmart's. One will easily last 6 weeks if you rinse it once a week. Easy to install and really purifies the water. Good invention!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roll n Clean Self Cleaning Litter Box; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: This litter box will eliminate any future need of stinky scooping or broken plastic bags. It is all self-cleaning. I wanted to show in the video first how it is constructed. The main box contains the litter and there is a folded screen that fits snugly on the right side that you can see me installing. The lid goes on easily and snaps tightly with four sliding clasps. Insert the litter scoop tray and you are done. The second part of the video shows how the litter is sliding into the slotted screen leaving the clumps on top which then roll over into the long tray. When you roll the box back, the clean litter from inside the screened area and around the litter tray moves into the main area again. A little shake and the liter is even again. Actually, I have about one inch too much litter in here. It requires very little. The last part of the video shows just how easy it is to roll it one way and roll it back. Pull the tray out and dump it. It is all that easy. That's my polydactyl Bengal `Bopper', by the way, watching me clean up after her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marineland Eclipse Acrylic Aquarium System; Brand: MarineLand; Review: At home, I have a 50-gallon tank with African Cichlids with lots of rocks and gravel. However at work, I have a Marineland Hex 5. It is almost maintenance free. Place about an inch of gravel in the tank with a couple of goldfish for a month. This will get the bacteria started in the `clean' gravel. Or you can buy bacteria at a pet store to speed things up. The filtration system is almost too much (which is good) and keeps the water healthy. This tank is not for a lot of fish or exotic species. I have six `neon's' in my tank, but any small fish that does not require regular pH or ammonia checks is the way to go. A few plastic green plants (tall and thin) will look nice. I usually keep the light off as it can heat up fairly well and I keep it far away from sunlight. You will get algae growing on the inside walls, but this is easily cleaned with a small scrubber. Change about 1/3 of the water every six weeks. Better yet, read about the fish you want and their requirements before you get started.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drinkwell Pet Fountain Cleaning Kit; Brand: PetSafe; Review: This cleaning kit will work on your fountain and there is no doubt that you should keep your cat's fountain clean at all times (even though some drink from the toilet). If you don't mind plopping down nine dollars for this kit, then I'd say go for it. However, you can easily clean this entire fountain with a scrub sponge. For the water inlet/outlet, you might want to use a Q-Tip for cleaning. I did find some green algae like material growing inside the bubble once. This is normal but not healthy. I took a solution of Clorox bleach and water and shook it. After doing this twice, I thoroughly rinsed the bubble out until I was sure there was no Clorox residue. Keep those filters clean and replace them as needed. I'd say those are the most important. My cat is 18 years old next month, so either she has great genes or I'm cleaning this fountain correctly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Zone with Feliway Diffuser Kit for Cat Calming, 1 Diffuser and 1 Pack; Brand: Comfort Zone; Review: The first day I brought my two mix, nine-week old Bengals kittens home, they started having problems. The first two days one of them was pooping anywhere and meowing at a loud volume at all times of the day and night. The other was skittish. This is expected when two kittens leave their mother for the first time, but the pooping was bothersome. I actually thought I might have to return one. A coworker has four cats and one was an older Bengal mix. She said that after a week of the diffuser in the wall socket, the cat calmed down and didn't attack the other cats or complain. I immediately went to a Petsmart and bought the diffuser. It looks just like a `Glade' air freshener and simply plugs into a wall socket. There is no smell or odor. After one day - ONE DAY - of being on, the two kittens stopped crying and used the litter box. No more accidents. They also became much friendlier towards me. That's when I went on-line and immediately bought a refill. If this synthetic pheromone can calm down a couple of wild feral Bengal mixes, it can calm any cat. I am not even going to try having them without the Feli-way diffuser. This stuff is so worth the money. My kittens are now affectionate and calm. This is a great product. Expect one refill to last about one month.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Zone with Feliway for Cats Diffuser Refill, 48 Milliliters; Brand: Comfort Zone; Review: The first day I brought my two one-half mix, nine-week old Bengals kittens home, they started having problems. The first two days one of them was pooping anywhere and meowing at a loud volume at all times of the day and night. The other was skittish. This is expected when two kittens leave their mother for the first time, but the pooping was bothersome. I actually thought I might have to return one. A coworker has four cats and one was an older Bengal mix. She said that after a week of the diffuser in the wall socket, the cat calmed down and didn't attack the other cats or complain. I immediately went to a Petsmart and bought the diffuser. After one day - ONE DAY - of being on, the two kittens stopped crying and used the litter box. No more accidents. They also became much friendlier towards me. That's when I went on-line and bought this refill. If this synthetic pheromone can calm down a couple of wild feral Bengal mixes, it can calm any cat. I am not even going to try having them without the Feli-way. This stuff is so worth the money. My kittens are now affectionate and calm. This is a great product. Expect one refill to last about one month. UPDATE: I went two and a half months with no Feliway plugged in. My moodier Bengal began pooping five feet from the kitty litter box in the same spot every other day around 5:00pm. I am not kidding! I thoroughly scrubbed the carpet too. The day I plugged in a new refill, the pooping stopped. This stuff is magic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Large; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: This litter box will eliminate any future need of stinky scooping or broken plastic bags. It is all self-cleaning. I wanted to show in the video first how it is constructed. The main box contains the litter and there is a folded screen that fits snugly on the right side that you can see me installing. The lid goes on easily and snaps tightly with four sliding clasps. Insert the litter scoop tray and you are done. The second part of the video shows how the litter is sliding into the slotted screen leaving the clumps on top which then roll over into the long tray. When you roll the box back, the clean litter from inside the screened area and around the litter tray moves into the main area again. A little shake and the litter is even again. Actually, I have about one inch too much litter in here. It requires very little. The last part of the video shows just how easy it is to roll it one way and roll it back. Pull the tray out and dump it. It is all that easy. That's my polydactyl Bengal `Bopper', by the way, watching me clean up after her. 1) Roll to the right. 2) Roll to the left. 3) Shake litter even. 4) Empty tray. 5) Pet kitty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SmartCat Peek-A-Prize Balls by; Brand: SmartCat; Review: I bought these balls for my two large Bengals who act more like dogs. After all, how can you argue with the cost of about one dollar per ball? Initially they played and batted them around and even carried them around in their mouths. One cat is fat and stupid and the other is smart and muscular. However, they both tired of them and eventually lost them somewhere (I have searched and searched. I cannot find them!). In the end, they are just silly rubber balls. They did fit into my 'trackball' toy, but these cats just pull them out within minutes. They are a nice simple cheap toy and only you know if your cats will like them. I suspect if I can find silvery or shiny balls, my cats would enjoy them more. I do have to ask - can Bengals have innate ADHD?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Drinkwell Hy-Drate; Brand: PetSafe; Review: I have a "Catit Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain for Cats and Puppies", which my cats drink out of sparingly. The 'Drinkwell Hy-drate' is a nice companion to this. I want to point out that although this product says it is for dogs, it is exactly the same size and power as the 'Drinkwell Hy-Drate' for cats. I see where it would work for a small dog, but if you have a Labrador or a Husky, you might run out of water making the unit run dry. The main portion of the pump is a little large for a typical dog bowl and you want to keep the entire pump underwater. That means you want a bowl that is at least 1-1/2" deep and 6"-8" wide. I put mine in a large dog bowl. The pump sends a nice ripple effect of water circulation around the bowl and it barely has a hum. The carbon filter is easy to replace and the motor is as well. However, unlike the 'Catit Fresh & Clear Drinking Fountain', any dust or particles that float on top of the bowl will continue to circulate and not get drawn down into the filter. However, the water will stay filtered. The mini-suction cups keep the motor firmly in place even in 4" of water and the extra outside cup holds the electrical wire tightly to the bowls outside. It's very convenient when you wish to clean the motor and bowl, the electrical cord detaches about 12" from the pump, so you don't have to unplug the entire device. With this large a bowl, I can leave my pets alone for a week without having to worry about the water evaporating and ruining the pump. For the price and the ease, this is well worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omega Paw Products RA20 Self Cleaning Litter Box (Small, 17 Inch W x 20 Inch D x 16 Inch; Brand: Omega Paw Products; Review: This litter box will eliminate any future need of stinky scooping or broken plastic bags. It is all self-cleaning. The main box contains the litter and there is a folded screen that fits snugly on the right side. The lid goes on easily and snaps tightly with four sliding clasps. Insert the litter scoop tray and you are done. Roll the box to the right, upside down and back again. When you roll the box back again, the clean litter from inside the screened area and around the litter tray moves into the main area again. A little shake and the litter is even again. It requires very little. It is very easy to roll it one way and roll it back. Pull the tray out and dump it. It is all that easy. 1) Roll to the right. 2) Roll to the left. 3) Shake litter even. 4) Empty tray. 5) Pet kitty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe SSSCAT Spray; Brand: PetSafe; Review: For the last several months, one of my cats has decided to meow outside my bedroom door around 3:00 in the morning non-stop. The only thing that helps is to get up, pet her and go back to bed. She cant sleep in the same room for the meowing. Whining to a friend, he laughed and told me to watch the show, "My Cat From Hell". It's an excellent show, but it turned me onto this item that has saved my sleep. It's a non threatening aerosol can with a battery operated motion detector, but it works like a magic guardsman. I placed it outside my bedroom door and after only one night, my cat stays away. However, the instructions are poorly written. The problem comes with the attachment of the spray head to the aerosol can - the "Electronic Motion Detector Device". The Electronic Motion detector Device has three parts. The top contains a small spray nozzle that allows you to set it to spray up at 45 degrees, straight out or down 45 degrees. The second middle section is a rotating collar that allows you to point the motion detector in any direction. The third and MOST important piece is the bottom. The instructions state to simply push down on the can and it attaches. After several unsuccessful attempts and a lot of wasted aerosol material, I finally realized that there is a hard to find 'ring' or 'collar' at the base of the Electronic Motion Detector Device. Around the series of 'teeth' that fit onto the cans metal top, there is a 'ring' or 'collar' that you need to pull down after you have pushed the device head down onto the can. It took me a while to figure this out. It holds the Motion Detector device firmly. I also realized that the can assembly can fall over (especially on a carpet), so I placed it on a 4" X 4" tile attaching the bottom of the can with two Scotch guard double sided sticky pads. You could use packing tape if you wanted to attach it to a wall or door. You can be inventive. The price is very reasonable considering it allowed me to get a good night's sleep without hurting my cats. This has to be one of the greatest pet training devices on the market.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zampa Shedding Tool For Pets - Grooming Brush For Dogs & Cat's - Easily Reduces Shedding By 90%; Brand: Zampa; Review: I have two Bengals that love to roll all over the carpet for fun. I've had to purchase a pet hair Dyson cleaner just for that purpose. However, the ZAMPA brush works wonders on eliminating the amount of hair on the carpet and my cats love it. Before I had a Furminator, which for some reason they didn't like. It's a great way to pay attention to your cats, which they crave. The Zampa is nice, in that, not only do they enjoy being brushed, but they actually cower down and turn around to be brushed over and over. The best part is the release slide that pushes the comb out so you can easily remove the fur from the teeth. This makes a big difference. The price is excellent and my cats leave less hair. Also, the handle is ergonomically designed for those repetitious strokes. Product supplied for review. Product supplied for review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ceva Feliway Plug-in Diffuser Refill for Cats; Brand: CEVA Animal Health; Review: I used this when I first brought my two one-half mix, nine-week old Bengals kittens home, they started having problems. .After two days, they were calm and not pooping, meowing or hissing. Then five years later I moved into a new place. One cat took two days to normalize and the other hid, hissed at the other cat AND her mirror reflection and growled all day and night. She had become the CAT FROM HELL! I purchased two refills of 'Feliway' and literally, within an hour, the problem cat approached me and even climbed into my lap! I suspect it will take another day or so until the problem cat gets along with the normal cat, but this product is unbelievable. I intend on exhausting the entire set of bottles (about a month) and will continue buying it if the problems reoccur. If this synthetic pheromone can calm down a couple of wild feral Bengal mixes, it can calm any cat. I am not even going to try having them without the Feliway. This stuff is so worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healthy Pet ökocat Natural Pine Cat Litter, Pine; Brand: Healthy Pet; Review: This product is fairly expensive compared to other cat litters. However, I want to just break it down into what I liked and didn't like about this product. What I Liked: The smell is nice and clean It's environmentally friendly It sucks up the cat pee well Absorbs odors fairly well but not completely Its very lightweight What I didn't like: It doesn't adhere to poop so the smell is exposed It does a good job with odors but not completely It's expensive compared to most litter It doesn't pee-clump, so scooping is more trouble Note that I do use an OMEGA KITTY LITTER box that you roll over on its top. The lateral slots let the clean litter fall in while the wet litter does as well. OMEGA KITTY LITTER BOX - my video review [url]; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PetsN'all Waterfall Filtration Circulating Pet Drinker; Brand: PetsN'all; Review: UPDATE: 11 days after I installed the motor, it died. I contacted the manufacturer and they replaced the entire unit in two days! Great support team! There are so many pet water fountains out there. Three things are clear: Pets like circulating fresh water, sound of water and the taste of purity. This three tiered fountain is a compact fountain perfect or a small dog or one to two cats. The top basin is a bubbling fountain, the second is slightly larger compartment that acts as a circulating pool and the bottom basin is deep and fresh, keeping any refuse on the bottom (like food particles). The water is swiftly circulated through the small holes on the side of the tower and sent through the carbon filter and through the top of the bubbling fountain again at a fairly rapid pace. The small compact motor that re-circulates the water is a typical 'Drinkwell' fountain motor that rarely gums up and is easily cleaned. With only three parts (the basin, the tower and the motor) and a cost that is at a very fair price, this is the best fountain I have used in years. Note that the motor wire connects to the AC outlet with a small plug so you can disconnect it for washing without immersing the plug. It also very easily cleaned. Product supplied for review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetsN'all Cat Litter Mat Extra Large (35.5 x 24/90 x 60; Brand: PetsN'all; Review: My two Bengals (cats) used to jump out of the litter box (it was covered) and toss litter everywhere. Then I tried an old Yoga mat that caught some of the litter and they liked walking on it as it was soft and cushy. This mat is something else altogether. At a large 24" X 35" I place it lengthwise against the door opening. The cats simply walk out; walk around a bit (intrigued by the comfortable cushy feel of the mat) and then leave. Any excess litter is kept in the mat and that little 'moat' of flat material along the edges really does catch some litter. I don't need to vacuum as much anymore and the cats seem to like it. In fact, I can lift the mat and shake the litter back into the box. I couldn't vacuum the Yoga mat as it was too soft, but this mat really takes to my (pet hair) vacuum cleaner even with its strong suction. The material is made out of soft PVC so that cats really like it. It's soft, but more importantly, for the price, it's a real deal when trying to keep litter in check. Product supplied for review. P.S. I have two cats and two litter boxes. I bought an extra mat for the other box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetsN'all Electronic Pet Training Mat For Dog (48X20inch)- Large; Brand: PetsN'all; Review: After placing a 9-Volt battery in the plastic container, I wondered how much of a shock it would produce. It was quite a bit. When two lines are connected by skin, its actually painful to touch. Having said that, my two cats took no time to learn to stay off. At first they stayed away instinctively. Then just one touch with a paw and they are now off the futon forever. The vinyl fits anywhere and is pliable enough hat you can make it fit a tighter area. There is still some area around my futon but the cats won't even light on any part of it now so it works for us. If used on a counter-top, Id be concerned after watching one video here. Its not harmful but it does alarm your pet. Even a small dog would be trained easily. Choosing a static pulse or a tone is no problem. Your pet will be trained immediately. The PVC smell cant be smelled by a human (unless close), but animals can smell that and it makes for an early deterrent. It works well for cats and I would imagine small dogs a well. Kittens should not be trained on this mat. Its obvious to see where a shock like this would terrify a kitten, so please keep this in mind if considering buying this. Otherwise, its real electro-shock treatment in a safe way. Product supplied for review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MidWest Deluxe Bolster Pet Bed for Dogs & Cats; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: Both my full sized Bengal cats approached this bed cautiously like it was an animal. Then they padded it lightly to test it. Within a minute they were walking around in it and lay down. They love the feel of it and actually play with it like a toy. When bored they just lie down and curl up. It keeps them warm and for less than ten dollars, this is better than having them on the couch or chair. It is fairly light and they have dragged it across the room, but even wherever they place it, they end up lying down and sleeping. It really does hide cat hair and it is machine washable (cold water little detergent). Great bargain I am glad I purchased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Solution Cat Litter Box Deodorizer Spray Bottles; Brand: Simple Solution; Review: I have two covered kitty litter boxes that occasionally will start to stink when one of my two cats does their thing. Its horrible. I simply take a few squirts of Simple Solution and the odor is gone. Its a very light fragrance that disappears within seconds. The cats don't seem to mind it. It is not heavy like Lysol or any other sprays I have used and it takes very little. Another thing I like about the solution is for cleaning the boxes. I take the roofs off and take out all litter. Spraying the inside of the box with a liberal amount of solution, I wait about five minutes and being wiping out the stains. I have tried this with simple soap and water, but for some reason the stain does not seem to completely disappear without scrubbing. This solution works fanatically. The urine and feces that was stuck gets pulled off with ease. For the price, this is a life-saver and I wish it were available in gallon size jugs. This is a great investment, especially when I use it before company comes over (They have to walk by the den where the cat boxes are). Thank you to The Bramton Company.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pureness Giant Litter Scoop; Brand: Pureness; Review: This may be a simple kitty litter scoop, but its perfectly sized and not expensive. The grooves are perfectly spaced to collect litter and the edge is great for scraping the sides of the kitty litter box when the stuff gets stuck. I have a roll-over style kitty litter box, but occasionally I pull this out and use out to completely scrape the sides of the box to make sure the wet areas are cleaned off. I also use it when cat sitters come over, as most don't like the new fashioned way of a roll-over box. Watch out for Amazon Add-On kitty litter scoops. They may be cheap but you have to order something along with it to get that deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bone Dry DII Faux Fur, Silky Soft Pet Cage Liner for Kennels, Car Trips, Floors,; Brand: Bone Dry; Review: My cats carry-bag measures 10 X 24, so this XXX-Large 29 X 48 doesnt fit, even if I doubled it up twice. I wish I had the small. However, my cat does like it but only in one spot. When I drape it over my love-seat, she sleeps on it, liking to be on top with a view. She won't go near it if its on the floor I guess thats just the way cats like it up high. It is very soft and she likes nuzzling into it. The bottom is textured so it doesnt slide off the love-sat. I think this would work best if it was located in a larger pet carrier or in the back seat of a car or truck. The material seems like it will last under normal use (for a cat a dog might chew it) and the price is certainly reasonable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panacea Products APN70002 100 Count Pan Marbles for Aquarium, Blue; Brand: Panacea Products; Review: There are 100 diameter blue marbles. Light casts through them well and they are attractive. I used mine to start filling a glass jar that used to hold coins. Its surprising how little space these 100 marbles take up. It would take ten bags or 1,000 marbles to fill the gallon jug of the way. I think Ill settle for 100. Price is reasonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: White Standard 4" Hems Set of 2 Pillowcases 300 Thread Count; Brand: American Pillowcase; Review: i love the pillows cases they are so soft to the touch. i will most likely buy some more later on; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Bamboo Shredded Bamboo Memory Foam Pillow with Ever-Cool Adaptive Technology and Deluxe Hypoallergenic Washable Cover, Queen; Brand: Original Bamboo; Review: these pillows are everything i through they would be and more i love sleeping on them i would recommend them that are looking for some great pillows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Progressive International PL8-1000 PL8 Mandoline Slicer, White; Brand: Progressive International; Review: love this mandoline because it dose just what i brought it for it cut right through sweet potatoes so that i can make home made french fry sweet poatatoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Spring-Loaded Poultry Shears, Black; Brand: OXO; Review: poor quality broke already; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BlizeTec Poultry Shears: Multipurpose One-Hand Function Kitchen Scissors with Safety Lock; Brand: BlizeTec; Review: they don't work the way i through they would for one thing they are very slipper and not as sharp as i through they would be therefore i would never buy these shears again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Update International (KP-04) 6" German Steel Curved-Blade Boning Knife; Brand: Update International; Review: i truly love this knife i use it for almost all my cut of meat i wish i had order it early it one of the best knives i have ever use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Pressure Cooker XL 6 Quart - Silver; Brand: Power Pressure Cooker XL; Review: i love this pressure cooker i use it all the and the food always come out great i had a pressure cooker before i like it but not as much as this one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Model 1501 CUTCO Vegetable Peeler in factory-provided plastic bag. . . . . . .; Brand: Cutco Cutlery; Review: love it work great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healthcom 50x Plastic Single Clear Cupcake Pod Cake Muffin Holder Carrier; Brand: Healthcom; Review: THEY DON'T CLOSE LIKE I THOUGH THEY WOULD HAVE TO PUT A LITTLE PIECE OF TAPE ON THEM TO HELP IT STAY CLOSE AFTER YOU PUT THE CUP CAKE IN IT; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Assorted Spring Theme Baking Cups, 150-Pack; Brand: Wilton; Review: THE CUP CAKE LINER WORK JUST FINE WILL BE BUYING THEM AGAIN; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef Remi's Latest Kitchen Scissors - Multi Purpose Utility Shears for Chicken, Poultry, Fish, Meat, Vegetables,; Brand: Chef Remi; Review: i have these shears but they don't work me i have cut up chicken with them they work for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hefty Party On Plastic Party Cups (Assorted Colors - Amethyst, Neptune Blue, Paprika, and Apple Green - 16; Brand: Hefty; Review: great buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Fido Clear Jar, 4.25 Oz.; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: good buy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mini Set of 4 Hexagon Glass Jars 3.38-oz, Bail & Trigger Locking Lids - Spice,; Brand: Zeesline; Review: they are prefect for ground spices; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Spin Master Games Perplexus Epic Interactive Maze Game with 125 Obstacles; Brand: Spin Master Games; Review: I love this maze ball so much!!! It is very creative and very complicated. I would recommend this toy to anyone, but with a warning. This toy is fragile and could use better construction for how intricate the pieces are. It took a lot of practice, but I was able to complete it from 1-125 without falling off! I've actually done it a few times now so it is possible! You can do it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackboard Chalk; Brand: Creativity Street; Review: I really would not get it unless you are prepared to get it a couple weeks in advance in case every piece was broken. That was what happened to the chalk I got.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ravensburger Astrology - 9000 Piece Puzzle; Brand: Ravensburger; Review: I loved the way the pieces fit together! The puzzle is very nice! The only problem I had with it is that it's an awkward size (4' 6" x 6' 4". If you want to glue and frame it, it's difficult because everything wood and glass is manufactured at a max of 4' wide. 6" smaller than the puzzle.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John N. Hansen: Chess 4; Brand: John N. Hansen; Review: I like this twist!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jishaku Original; Brand: Jishaku; Review: Fun game, just not a whole lot to it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Risk: Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition; Brand: Parker Brothers; Review: My favorite risk game out there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Spinato's Pizzeria; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Tastiest Pizza in Arizona. The key is the tomato sauce. It is sweet and flavorful and the best sauce I've had on any Pizza anywhere and I'm from NY. Friendly staff and always made right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RigaTony's Authentic Italian; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: One of the better comfortable Italian restaurants in the Valley. It's an upgrade over Olive Garden and everything is tasty and very affordable. A good go-to restaurant. Their Italian sodas are great too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lee's Sandwiches; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Really enjoy their sandwiches. Unique and tasty, especially the pork belly. They also make delicious baguette bread, crispy and warm. Well worth a visit if you haven't been.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Nurbo 1 X Fashion Women's Retro Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings Necklace Jewelry Set; Brand: Nurbo; Review: It arrived damaged. The chain was broken.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Sport Women's Elite Synergy Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Item was returned.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angelina Nylon Spandex Sheer Anklet Stocking with Lace (6-Pairs); Brand: Angelina; Review: I'm enjoying the cute lace ankle stocking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: The Somme: The Darkest Hour on the Western Front; Author: Peter Hart; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I am sort of stunned to see that this history of the fighting on The Somme in WW1 only has a rating of 3.78! For my mind this book cannot be rated highly enough... Before reading Hart's book on the history of The Somme my knowledge of the fighting that took place on the Western Front was at best as murky a quagmire as the front itself. Other theatres of fighting such as Verdun seemed more comprehensible because they were more focused and concentrated affairs. But the theatre of The Somme was so vast, so widespread, so complicated that I opened this book with trepidation. My first observation was that a lot of the book comprised verbatim diary entries by those that were at the front. This made me wince because, in my opinion, too many history books follow that format and often to ill-effect. To use diary entries effectively requires strategy and skill. Fortunately, Hart is a master. Not only are soldiers accounts arranged to have maximum effect, but Hart as the narrator is a masterful story-teller. Hart really brings these momentous events to life in a clear and coherent manner - no small achievement considering the task at hand. Understanding the complexities of The Somme also calls for good, detailed maps, and Hart has them as well. The combined effect is a history of a devastating conflict as complex as a spirdersweb, made easy to understand. For the first time I could genuinely get a feel for the scale of the fighting, the life in the trenches, the failures of strategy and planning. Also, for the first time I could get a sense of the massive scale of carnage, starting with that first dark day in July 1916, a day when 20000 British soldiers were cut down. On a final note, for anyone who wants to read this book, I found it extremely useful to have GoogleEarth open as I read so that I could trace events on the battlefield. One sees how open and even the terrain is, can go down to road level and look around, visit the sites of mass cemetaries where the fighting was particularly fierce, or look over the rim of the crater left by one of the enormous detonated mines. This is a great read. Five stars I say!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Short History of the Ismalis; Author: Farhad Daftary; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: In the mind-bogglingly complicated world of Islam there is perhaps no more difficult group to understand than the Ismailis. Yet Daftary has made a good fist of doing so here and gets top marks for his efforts. Make no mistake, this is an extremely dense book with a wealth of academic detail. It would be easy to lose the reader with a subject such as this, but Daftary has that rarest of skills - he writes extremely well and has great style, even though this is most definitely a scholarly work. That combination alone is a rare thing indeed... The Ismailis are one of many Shiite groups and one of the smaller and less understood Shiite groups at that. The majority of Shiites today are to be found in Iran, where the so-called "Twelver" system prevails. What this means is that most Shiites believe that there were twelve Imams, the first being Ali, the twelfth being the Mahdi, who is currently in a state of occultation and will return on the day of judgement. By contrast, the Ismailis are known as "Seveners", after a schism within the Shiite sphere following a disagreement about who should be the seventh Imam. The "Seveners" proclaimed Ismail to be the rightful Imam, hence their name. Another major group within the Shiite world are the "Fivers", who also disputed the succession of Imams and followed Zayd - hence their being known as the Zaydis. The Zaydis are still commonly found today in Morrocco and Yemen, but up until the time of the Safavids, some 500 years ago, they were the largest Shiite group. Of these major Shiite denominations the "Ismaili Seveners" have the most colorful history. The epicenter of Ismailism migrated around the countryside in the most unusual way, first to Syria and then Tunis, before conquering Egypt and establishing Cairo as their capital. From Cairo the "Ismaili Fatimids" ruled as the most powerful dynasty in Islam, the only time that a Shiite dynasty has been the foremost power in the Islamic World. From this peak the Ismaili movement suffered a series of setbacks, including a major schism once again over who should be the Imam - Nizar or Mustaali. The Nizaris established themselves in the mountains northen Iran and Syria, and it is from them that we get the Assassin legends. The Egyptian Fatimids broke down into ever smaller groups, and now exist mainly in northen India as the Bohras. There is no doubt that this is a great book but the funniest part of it is found in the title "Short History" for it is anything but that. In fact, I would only recommend this book for readers who already have a fairly fundamental grasp of Islamic history. To dive into this book without it might just leave you shaking your head. Explanations of Ismaili belief systems, such as Neo-Platonic cosmology can be difficult to understand at the best of times. Background reading required first. That being said, I loved reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bourbon Street: The Dreams of Aeneas in Dixie; Author: David B. Lentz; Genres: history, biography, fiction, historical fiction; Review: David Lentz delights in the world around him, in all the grit and glory, in all of the passions and extremes. Lentz is not afraid to write about that greatest of all mysteries - life - and that takes courage and backbone. His writing has a "take no prisoners approach". Nothing is sacred and nothing is off the table for discussion, and that honesty is the trait I admire most in a writer. Bourbon Street takes place in the city of New Orleans, where the main character, Jack Jam Aeneas, a relocated northerner, is struggling to survive as a photographer. In fact, it is more accurate to say that he is barely staying alive. To use an old term in its true sense, Jack Jam is beat. Enter Lavinia, a stunning beauty with old money, who turns his life around, having him climb the social and financial scales. Disasters follow successes, but the story of Bourbon Street is essentially a love story about these two characters. Other characters weave in and out of the story, from the stern father of Lavinia, to the nymphomaniac sex-kitten Didi Bontempo, hard-drinking friends, horny interns and a nemesis with a considerably vengeful appetite. But this is a great love story when all is said and done. Now there are a lot of love stories out there but there are none like this. Lentz is not your typical writer. He is clearly a man of wide-ranging interests and experience. To begin with the entire framework for Bourbon Street is provided by Virgil's Aeneid. The first hint is right there in the name of Jack Jam Aeneas. As in the Aeneid, Bourbon Street is divided into twelve parts, called Chimeras by Lentz, the Chimera being the Classical monster made of many parts. So we are not just dealing with a New Orleans love story here. This is a modern rendering of an ancient tale of Classical Antiquity - parallel tales. Lentz is a wordsmith and peppers the tale with classical references. There is a sculpture of Laocoon on a desk. Didi is a take on Dido. Cerberus, Sibyl, Daedalus, Pan, Romulus and others get a mention. In one particularly clever passage Lentz makes references to Rome, Ithaca, Troy and Syracuse, when speaking of New York State! To hold the reader Lentz writes in strong prose. His dialogue is particularly strong with witty banter and repartee. His delight with words and the humor he finds in playing with them is evident throughout the book. So someone can be "Thoreauly unamused by society". A cuckold is cuckolded. The violin is base. Rappelling is repelling and boars are boors. In a dream sequence he pulls a codfish from his codpiece! But make no mistake, Lentz, like I said, is a man of the world and is an honest writer. He dives straight into the nature of the relationship between the sexes. He tackles the conundrum of the forces that drive an artist, and he doesn't shy away from religious excursus - "Ever since the birth of religion, that ethics, guilt and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Man in Havana; Author: Graham Greene; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Greene is one of those writers I have always refused to read because everyone else read him and because I'm a pig-headed stick-in-the-mud. I always thought "well if so many people like Greene then he must be dreadful". He was certainly prolific, I knew that, and I knew he was an alcoholic womaniser, but then what writer worth his salt isn't? But the real reason I avoided him was that I ALSO knew Greene was incapable of breaking the shackles of religion, so his Catholicism, with all the guilt that came with his lifestyle, played a big part in his thoughts and writings. So the bottom line was I assumed that Greene couldn't have been very smart. On reading "Havana" I have found myself to be both right and wrong. The first thing that struck me was how eminently readable Greene is - he is one of those few writers who can actually write. The words flow effortlessly and slide off the page, writing is clearly natural to him, and to a large extent, I assume, this explains his popularity. But Bill Bryson is also popular and he is dreadful! No, the popularity with Greene is at least partly attributable to him being a natural writer. When I began this book I had heard that Greene thought of his own books as either serious works or "entertainments" and "Havana" falls into the latter class. Which is a bit of a shame because for the first half of the book I really felt I was being pulled into a spy-game whodunnit. The plot, the setting, the motive, the worn-out alcoholic vacuum salesman, Wormald, ready to take a ludicrous chance with the secret service. I actually felt that "Havana" was going to keep going as a bit of a thriller - and a well written one at that. But then the book took it's turn to the comic and my heart dropped. The story drops into the realm of the ridiculous, intentionally so I understand, and the driving point of the exercise is to provide a polemic on the absurdities of war and spying. The humor is found in the quick repartee and the sheer absurdity of Wormold intentionally doing everything wrong and only finding success, in aspite of his best efforts to fail. He even ends up with an OBE! I need to read soem more Greene, and I will, before I can be a fairer judge of his work, but this is all pretty lightweight, though very cleverly written, stuff. Unfortunately, "Havana" doesn't look like it will stand the test of time either - the fate of all topical works. The early phases and details of the Cold War are lost on the upcoming generations, and reminiscences of WWI and WWII will seem even more distant. Alas...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Volcano; Author: Malcolm Lowry; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: No review can do justice to this book. This book is creative literature of the highest and most profound sort. I had only read non-fiction for the last decade, thinking that all fiction pretty much bored me on the basis that life was stranger than fiction so fiction could never accurately convey life better than life itself. Right? So I picked up this book and was taken back thirty years, to a youthful time when I would read fiction and find some of it profoundly moving - that was the initial impetus behind my own desire to write. In time I thought I had read it all and with the greater passage of time I found what I once thought profound to crumble like a false idol. Hemingway? Pompous blowhard. Dostoyevsky? Typical Russian pessimism. And so on. But it seems that life had saved a surprise for me in my more "mature" years. And not a work from which one can quote lines to describe how Lowry was a master of imagery. The entire book is a quote. The entire book is a work of imagery. Never have I felt so consumed by and familiar with a part of the world I have never even been in. Like all the best tales this is a work of tragedy, made all the more interesting by the main characters, in particular "The Consul", a hopeless alcoholic drinking himself to death of mescalito, hopelessly going on endless benders, hopelessly blurring his lines of reality as he drinks, hopelessly in love with alcohol, hopelessly ensnared by alcohol, beyond any lifeline, the much talked of fresh start in a new place. The predicament of The Consul is made all the more tragic when it becomes apparent that his beautiful wife returns after leaving him a year before on account of his drinking. After a year of impulsive and heart-breaking decisions she has returned to be with The Consul, in spite of his drinking, and has dreams of making "the fresh start". But that is not to be. The Consul proceeds to the depths of an alcoholic hell where any lines become completely blurred and there the tragedy becomes fulfilled. Lowry's style is bursting with life and color, the story is layered rich in symbolism. The telling of the story if chaotic but intentionally and, once you realise this, the effect can be so powerful, so moving, so deep-felt in emotion, that I would find myself putting the book down for days because it HURT to read it. The hopelessness of The Consul's predicament, even in the face of all of his dreams coming true in the form of his beautiful wife returning, is heart-rending. Something about alcohol. Lots of writers are alcoholics and this is hardly a secret. Alcoholic writers tend to like to write about drinking, the Bukowski's and Hemingway's and Greene's. But I have never read anything like this about alcohol and the pull and the love and the hate experienced by the drunk. Lowry captures the thinking, the mentality of the drunk, and every; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sonnets from New England: Love Songs; Author: David B. Lentz; Genres: poetry; Review: I have always loved prose but viewed poetry with suspicion. This is not borne of reading Shakespearean soliloquies during youth, but rather of the nature of most modern poetry. Although not, in fact, a cultural neanderthal, I see too much I dislike in modern poetry, as with much modern art. There are too many meaningless statements, cut short, chopped up for no real reason, so that what is read could mean something different to each person or could just mean nothing it all. The same goes for a blank canvas. Is it genius? Or rubbish? There is too much room for the charlatan to play these games... But then, some people like modern art. Fair enough. But art and poetry, like wine and cheese, appeals to the intellectual palette in different ways. Two people may like different things - that is not to say anyone is wrong or right... So it was with no small degree of surprise that I found myself steadily reading on through the Sonnets of Lentz. And praise be to mighty Zeus, this is poetry for the likes of me! Meaning, poems of love and passion and the greater forces of divine nature. These are the bread and water of life, are they not? As Lentz says in his Preface "Real love is worthy of every battle". How refreshing to read poetry that shoots straight for the heart, because nothing else in life is worth half the fight. The muse of Lentz provides inspiration on the scale of the goddess, "A pale moon catches the curve of your hip" (Pictures from the gallery of the Soul). Or, "When we kissed, I tasted the brackish bead of a blissful loving tear" (The Kissing Bridge).Again, "With a luminous outlookm, as sure and steady as the tides" (The Bridge at the Point). And how refreshing to find in Lentz one is willing to "ardently live out your fate" (Remembrance of lost Time). Lentz is a champion of love who has the courage to stare fate in the face, with the wise acceptance of the cycle of life, "As soon my light must surely fade" (Sonnet to my Son). But in this life every moment is to be savored, from the glance of a muse to the release of a fish, "With a farewell kiss from lesser gods too fond of life for it yet to be lost" (Moosehead) One thing I like about Lentz is he is not governed by literate mores. He writes what he wants, how he wants, and he writes what he likes to write about. In this case, it is love. As he explains in his very handy forward, Sonnets were invented by Petrach as love songs. Lentz is well served in this regard by his great muse, Virginia, for who he expresses a profound and complete love. Another thing I like is the structure of the book, broken up into thematic sections. Furthermore, each poem is headed with lyrical type being employed and the rhythm. Lentz likes to play around and experiement with these variations, the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Syria: A Three Thousand Year History; Author: Trevor Bryce; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: You know I read this book because it was sort of research related and I'm trying to cram my brain with all things Syria and I was mightily surprised to find how excellent the book actually is! You know the old saying "lecturers usually are rubbish researchers and vice verse". It's not often you find a clearly written, highly erudite, thoroughly researched and fascinating read. Now I'm being a bit parochial here because the writer, Trevor Bryce, is a fellow Australian, but gods-honest-truth-Mum I didn't realize that until after I picked it out. But Bryce really is one of those rare talents, a serious historian who can actually write. There aren't too many people around these days who can do this, bringing to vivid life the history of Syria, 5000 years ago through the time of the Seleucids. There are also a few Australianisms in there that only another Australian would understand which, for my mind are a pure delight, but it is good to see a serious scholar sticking to his roots when it comes to writing and doing so proudly yessir! To explain one, Bryce uses the term "tail-enders" to round off the Seleucid succession, an cricketing terms that any Australian schoolboy worth his salt would instantly understand. He also uses the expression "God gave them the go..." as in the go ahead to proceed. Very funny. But laughs aside, this is a serious book covering 3000 BC to the arrival of Islam and Bryce leaves no stone unturned. Names old ancient city-states may make the eyes glaze over from time to time but stick with it and be rewarded....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY Shots – Berry Flavor – 24 Count; Brand: 5-hour Energy; Review: I love it. Doesn't make me jittery and doesn't interfere with sleep if taken no later than 3PM.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D&D Gold Madras Curry Powder, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3); Brand: D&D; Review: It's the best tasting curry powder I have found.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ortiz Anchovies (Anchoas), 3.5-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3); Brand: Ortiz; Review: They're all that. Perfect anchovies. They don't fall apart, taste great, and are wonderful. Too bad they're more expensive than a lot of pizzas!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London Prince of Wales Loose Tea Tins, 3.53 Ounces (Pack of 6); Brand: Twinings; Review: Great tea!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London Earl Grey Loose Tea Tin, 7.05 Ounces; Brand: Twinings; Review: Great tea!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Bay Crab Cake Classic Crab Cake Mix, 1.24-Ounce Packets (Pack of 12); Brand: Old Bay; Review: Great on chicken. Haven't tried it on fish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McCormick Premium Taco Seasoning, 24 oz; Brand: McCormick; Review: Way better than average. Just bought more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foojoy China Classic Min-nan Oolong (Wulong) Tea, 2g X 100 Teabags,; Brand: FooJoy; Review: It's great tea!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaga Tea - Powerful Antioxidants, Wild Harvested, Caffeine-Free - 18 Bleach-Free Te.; Brand: Buddha Teas; Review: I never had Chaga before. My wife liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Shop4Ever Cartoon Hands I'm Hers - He's Mine Couples Matching T-Shirts; Brand: Shop4Ever; Review: Love love our shirts; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XOXO Women's XO5588 Silver-Tone Bracelet Watch; Brand: ; Review: Watch broke in a month; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's NW/1584BNGB Brown Tiger Eye Dial Gold-Tone Bracelet Watch; Brand: ; Review: Watch look cheap so I returned it; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Geneva Platinum 9158 Women's Decorative Chronograph-style Link Watch-SILVER; Brand: GENEVA; Review: Love this watch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steve Madden Women's Sylva Platform Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: Selah Sanctuary Spa; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I can't believe this business has a three and a half star rating. TERRIBLE customer service and dingy decor; it really deserves negative stars, but I didn't have that option to check off on Yelp. I purchased a Travelzoo special and arrived on time at the salon. The lights was off, no one could be seen, and when I called to see if anyone was there, no one answered. So I sat outside for twenty minutes, and knocked on the door when the lights were turned on and someone was visible in the salon. I was then berated by a woman with MAJOR attitude for arriving late, who did not apologize in any way when I told her I had called and had been waiting outside for twenty minutes. She then made deratogatory comments about me (which I overheard through the superthin walls). This establishment needs to learn the golden rule of business. The customer service is beyond AWFUL, and I dont' usually say that about any business.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fuel Center City; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Strawberry spinach salad and sweet pea wonton are awesome', but shrimp avocado salad and eggplant cheese panning are yucky. Menu is hit or miss, with more hits than misses. Brunch options are great; try the buckwheat pancakes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrap Shack; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Nice atmosphere and good beer selection, but the food is often greasy (buffalo shrimp and spring rolls) and a let down when everything else is good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fuel Center City; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Thumbs down for enticing me in with a level up discount and then not being able to scan my code. Won't be back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Moshulu; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I would give zero stars if I could. Close the bar and restaurant for two weddings on a Saturday. I am a local and I won't ever bother walking down to Penns Landing for this overpriced dump again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Khmer Kitchen; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Awesome. Cha mussels are perfection. My friend and I agreed our dishes were the best restaurant meals we've had in recent memory (and maybe ever). This place is small and family run; spend your restaurant dollars. The value is incredible .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Yoga West Philly; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Great facility (had some heat issues early in but now seem resolved). Leo, Allie, Samantha are all great. The locker room is perfect (if you've been elsewhere in Philly for yoga, it will seem like the Ritz Carlton). Nice to see the studio has partnered with local natural food folks for juices/snacks. And no primadonna attitudes from staff, ever. Go out to West Philly; worth the trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Il Trebbiolo Relais; City: Molino del Piano Pontassieve Tuscany; Review: The surroundings are very beautiful, on the hill of a mountain, with olive trees, grapes yards, apple trees etc. At night we saw wild animals nearby, very exciting for the children. The accomodation is rather basic, we stayed in an appartment for 4 persons, with 1 sofa to use as a bed. There are only small vilages nearby (5 km), so in the evening there you can go to the restaurant (which serves good food but rather expensive) or cook yourself. The place needs restauration, the sides of the pool are coming off, the bathroom is not very clean, walls are breaking down... Breakfast is fine and more than enough. You can sit outside with a nice view on the valley! It's a place were I would return to for 3-5 days. The 'maitre-d'hôtel' is very friendly and helpful. The owners...are not :(; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Dogana; City: Tuoro sul Trasimeno Province of Perugia Umbria; Review: We stayed in an appartment with 4 people; we got 2 rooms. The appartment is old fashionned decorated but well equipted (there is an oven, enough kitchen equipment, etc). There is no TV, nor Wifi. There are a lot of animals around, you can even tike riding lessons. The pool is fine, on almost the top of the hill. It's a good base to visit the cities nearby, and there are plenty! However there is noise of the highway and railroad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Barone Di Sassj; City: Sesto San Giovanni Province of Milan Lombardy; Review: We got 2 rooms which were connected for us and our 2 children. The rooms are comfortable and acclimatised. The furniture is a little bit out dated but still ok. Rooms are clean. The hotel is located in a quiet area, 300 m from a metro station (red line, directly to the Dom of Milan). Breakfast is very good, everything you need is available in a big buffet. The surroundings of the hotel are not very interesting, but I felt safe to walk (even at night).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Relax Hotel Aquaviva; City: Casole d Elsa Tuscany; Review: Well, about all comments I read on tripadvisor on this hotel are true! The rooms are clean, nice and big enough. The airco did function (we had 36°C outdoors); the pool indoor and outdoor is great! So a very good base for a perfect holiday :) The breakfast is good, a lot of choice...when you eat early. The bread is cut at 7h30, so when you come at 8h, the bread is hard :(. The waitress serving breakfast is not very friendly, her first reaction when we asked for some more eggs or choco pasta is that there is no more. Eating in the evening can be very entertaining. There is a lack of organisation from planning to cooking to serving! In 7 days, 2 times the proposed choices (you can choose between 3 dishes) ran out, so the waitress had to come back to ask us to choose something else. The food itself was most of the time of a decent quality. However, almost every evening we saw dishes return to the kitchen because not baked or cooked properly. And the service at the table...2 ladies serving the food did a great job (always friendly and trying to make up the mistakes of their colleagues), the other waiters lack experience (they forget to serve dishes, oil & salt, go back empty handed in stead of cleaning off the table, etc.). We experienced these problems every time when to many people were eating. So I recommend not to eat in the restaurant when they expect large groups (we sometime were with +/-40 people and sometimes with about 200). There is a pizzeria at a 5 minutes drive and Casole d'Elsa with a lot of fine restaurants at 15 min. drive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WestCord Hotel De Veluwe; City: Garderen Gelderland Province; Review: We stayed one night in this nice hotel. We really enjoyed it a lot. The weather was beautiful, so we could (our kids could) enjoy the outside pool. We also used the fitness room which had everything we needed. The rooms are comfortable, the beds of high quality. We liked the peaceful atmosphere. The hotel is located just outside the center, which is very good. Nothing much to do in this village, but you are only 15 minutes (by car) away of Apeldoorn and other beautiful sities. We visited Apeheul (monkey zoo), which was amazing. We enjoyed the bar (could sit outside) and the darts/billiards. Be careful when you order a lunch! The lunch is packed in cartboard boxes, not easy to take along. Ask to put it in a plastic bag!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting; City: Plymouth Meeting Pennsylvani; Review: First let me say that the location of the hotel was about 25 minutes from Philly. The place was clean and everyone there was friendly and very helpful. We really liked this place however, breakfast was minimal and not really tasteful. No real waffles which our kids love. They had toaster type waffles which were terrible. When we arrived we were informed we could not go swimming as a part was broken. We chose this location because of the indoor pool and the name since we usually only stay in springhill suites! Overall I gave it a very good rather than excellent only because our three kids were disappointed about no pool! Maybe next time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hanes Mall Hotel; City: Winston Salem North Carolina; Review: Clean, neat hotel. Great area especially if you like shopping!!! Brought our son to Ziggys which was a cool eclectic little place for a concert. The surrounding area was quaint. Staff at hotel were so friendly and helpful! Hotel was great for the price. Would stay again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Savannah Airport; City: Savannah Georgia; Review: Great little hotel. Right off highway and price was terrific! Rooms were clean and large enough for a family of five! Staff were the best! They pointed us to a great restaurant for fried chicken and mashed potatoes as well as suggestions in savannah! The truth of the staff came about when we left. My daughter left her wallet in the room. She had saved her money for Disney and had accidentally dropped her wallet before leaving. We were two hours away when she realized it. I also left my pillow!!!! I called and let them know about the situation. Told them we would be back in two weeks and could they hold it. We returned to find every dollar in the wallet, safely stored in their safe!!! Was so pleased! Thank you... Will visit again and stay there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Westchester Hotel; City: Harrison New York; Review: To end a great weekend was looking forward to the breakfast offered on the 5th floor. They said breakfast was until 10. Got there at 9:35. Nothing left. Few scraps of eggs, no bacon, no bread, no muffins, no water for tea. When someone asked about more good they were told they would bring out more bread but that took 15 min. Very disappointing. But hotel is beautiful and everyone was fabulous and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Albany Colonie; City: Albany New York; Review: Room was clean and neat. Some issues with TV looking like snow and shower door did not close all the way. Other than those minor issues the front desk was wonderful and the young lady working breakfast was so super nice. Tipped her when we left.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport; City: Hanover Maryland; Review: Clean and neat. Typical looking springhill. Beds were horrible. You had to either sleep on the edge and hope you did not roll back or both people slept in the middle. The pull out couch was so bumpy my 16 yo could not sleep either. One queen bed was fine but three of us could not fit! No remote control in room. There were kids running all around but it is a NO party zone! Location was fine. Pool was big enough for 4 people! Six kids in hot tub so no adults could get in! Thankfully this was for one night only!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: SE MH7016B Folding Pocket Magnifier with 2.5" Glass Lens; Brand: SE; Review: very cheap, the edge broke on the first use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Super Heroes Tumbler Chase 76001; Brand: LEGO; Review: My grandsons love it, but it's over priced; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Super Heroes Arctic Batman vs Mr Freeze 76000; Brand: LEGO; Review: Kids love it , but it's over priced; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Duplo Town Big Farm 10525; Brand: LEGO; Review: my grand kids love it, but it's just over price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Ninja Turtles 79115 Turtle Van Takedown Building Set; Brand: LEGO; Review: my grandsons love it, but it's over priced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mega Bloks SpongeBob Krusty Krab Attack; Brand: Mega Bloks; Review: my grandsons love it, but it's over priced; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vassarette Women's Extreme Plunge Push Up Bra 75208; Brand: VASSARETTE; Review: Perfect fit, comfortable and well made; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.S Bozzolo Sexy Lace Halter Sleeveless Tank Top; Brand: Apparel Sense; Review: Gorgeous! I would go a size up as the body is form fitting. It is well made and very beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anne Michelle Enzo Women Open Toe Synthetic Sandals; Brand: Anne Michelle; Review: Super Cute! Look good with work clothes or with jeans. I will be getting other colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qupid Women's Platform Party Dress Classic Sky High Heel Stiletto Pump Shoes; Brand: Qupid; Review: I LOVE THESE SHOES! I do suggest ordering a 1/2 size up for comfort. The 6 1/2 was a bit snug and hurt by the end of the night. The shoe itself it beautiful. I wore them with a black dress for a special event and received many compliments on the shoes. A little slick - so be careful. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamgirl Women’s Fishnet Long Sleeve Garter Dress with Attached Garters and Thigh High Stockings; Brand: ; Review: I am 5 foot, 3 inches ... 110 lbs. TOO BIG. Very long, large. Cute for a tall gal with a little more on the bones.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BLUETIME Womens Lace Babydoll Sleepwear Halter Nightwear Mesh Lingerie Outfits; Brand: BLUETIME; Review: Well made, beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Boys' Bobble Eyes Pumpkin Costume; Brand: Fun World Costumes; Review: This costume is awesome!! Well made and SO much fun! I ordered a large and an adult wore it with black pants and a long sleeved black shirt - perfect. The kids were spooked but thought it was cool. It is now displayed in my basement and will probably stay out for a bit - we love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J.TOMSON Womens Bodycon 3/4 Raglan Sleeve Hoodie Dress With Kangaroo Pockets; Brand: J.TOMSON; Review: I am five four and about 115 pounds. The small fit perfectly. Well made and comfy! I washed it in cold water and hung to dry - no shrinking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BOSTANTEN Women Leather Handbag Designer Tote Purse Shoulder Top-handle Bags; Brand: BOSTANTEN; Review: Loving this purse. Looks great and didn't break the bank!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LINENLUX Rain Jacket Hooded Coat with Zipper; Brand: LINENLUX; Review: Cute jacket! I am 5 ft, 4 inches tall and 112 lbs. - the jacket is a little big but that is workable. So don't be afraid that it will be too small. Comes in a cute little bag but wasn't wrinkled. Will work great for unexpected rain :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Newport News man sentenced to prison for straw purchasing a firearm; Abstract: A Newport News man was sentenced on Thursday to one and a half years in prison for straw purchasing a firearm. According to court documents, 25-year-old Treyshard Jackson-Cooper was introduced to a person from a Maryland Bike Crew who asked him to purchase a firearm for him, specifically a Glock, Model 30, semi-automatic pistol. In October 2018, Jackson-Cooper went to Superior Pawn, a licensed dealer of firearms, located in Hampton, and...; Category: news
Title: Hunter Biden Steps Down From Chinese Board as Trump Attacks; Abstract: Hunter Biden is stepping down from the board of a Chinese-backed private equity company and promising to forgo all foreign work if his father, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, is elected president in 2020.; Category: news
Title: Charlize Theron Talks 'White Privilege,' Growing Up During Apartheid in South Africa; Abstract: Charlize Theron, during an onstage discussion with her "Gringo" costar David Oyelowo about philanthropy at Thursday's annual fundraiser for Nigerian children's educational and health program GEANCO, said she was a beneficiary of "white privilege" while growing up in Apartheid-torn South Africa. "I obviously am a white person who benefited from my white privilege," Theron said; Category: movies
Title: Kenny Dixon, Drummer for Kane Brown, Dies in Car Accident; Abstract: Drummer Kenny Dixon, who performed in Kane Brown's band, was killed in a car crash.; Category: music
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: Bob Kingsley, Country Radio Legend, Dead at 80; Abstract: Country radio legend Bob Kingley, the longtime host of the nationally syndicated program Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, died early Thursday in Weatherford, Texas, following a lengthy battle with bladder cancer. He was 80 years old. A member of the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, inducted in 1998, he later became only the format's fifth representative in the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Kingsley was 18 and serving in the Air...; Category: music
Title: Here's what was inside a 132-year-old time capsule found in Utah; Abstract: This time capsule was first buried in 1887. It was publicly unveiled Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: California governor pardons 3 convicted immigrants to help block deportations; Abstract: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, on Friday announced he's pardoning three immigrants who committed crimes as part of an effort to protect them from being deported back to their home countries.; Category: news
Title: Francis Ford Coppola Says Marvel Movies Are 'Despicable'; Abstract: Another day, another disgruntled auteur taking the Marvel Cinematic Universe to task.; Category: movies
Title: Ford botches Explorer launch, putting CEO back on hot seat; Abstract: Ford Motor Co.'s Jim Hackett and Wall Street analysts started this year frustrated with one another. Sure, the automaker had been underperforming, but the chief executive appealed for time to show he was fixing things. He assured them the redesigned Explorer SUV rolling out months later would be a proof point.; Category: finance
Title: This Is What Happens When You Take Ibuprofen Too Often, According to a Doctor; Abstract: ; Category: health
Title: Ford Baby Bronco Bare Body Allegedly Leaked In Exclusive Photo; Abstract: Ford had no comment, but it sure looks like the real deal.; Category: autos
Title: 'Supernatural' star arrested for multiple altercations in Texas; Abstract: Jared Padalecki reportedly got into fights inside and outside an Austin nightclub.; Category: tv
Title: Judge strikes down Pittsburgh gun-control ordinances; Abstract: An Allegheny County judge Tuesday struck down three Pittsburgh gun-control ordinances championed by Mayor Bill Peduto and several City Council members and passed in response to last year's mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill. In a five-page opinion, Allegheny County Common Pleas Senior Judge Joseph M. James found that state law bars local gun laws. His brief order, filed late Tuesday afternoon, called the city's...; Category: news
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
Title: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Here's what you need to know; Abstract: Responding to a paparazzi photo that captured her walking with her cane, Lena Dunham explained she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome -- a group of disorders affecting the joints and skin.; Category: health
Title: Opinion: Browns' Freddie Kitchens, Jets' Adam Gase could be headed for one-and-done territory; Abstract: Adam Gase of the Jets and Freddie Kitchens of the Browns are only halfway through their first season, but they could already be on thin ice.; Category: sports
Title: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he will reintroduce gun control measures after Dems take over state government; Abstract: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday said he will reintroduce gun control measures in the upcoming legislative sessions now that Democrats have taken control of the state legislature.; Category: news
Title: Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families; Abstract: The Supreme Court refused to shield Remington Arms Co. from potential liability for the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead in Newtown, Conn.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Bree The Tree; Author: Visit Amazon's Kami Boley Page; Review: A sweet children's story with lovely illustrations. I can't wait to read it to my grandchild! Appropriate for toddlers to kindergartners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Create Or Hate: Successful People Make Things; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Norris Page; Review: Common sense approach to creativity and success. Recommended for anyone who feels creatively blocked, or believes they aren't creative. Good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle Morning for Writers: How to Build a Writing Ritual That Increases Your Impact and Your Income (Before; Author: Visit Amazon's Hal Elrod Page; Review: Many authors promise much, but deliver little. The Miracle Morning for Writers delivers, and then some! If you've always wanted to write, but never have, this book will show you the way. While reading TMM for Writers, I completed a rough draft of a soon-to-be published first book. I cannot recommend this book enough. Read it, and do it! You won't regret it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Get a Grip; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Kimberley Page; Review: Matthew Kimberley has to be the most entertaining self-help author there is. Plain spoken advice with humor, but it gets the message across: you know what to do, get a grip and do it! I'm glad I read it, because the humor just brings the message home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom Without the 9-to-5; Author: Visit Amazon's Taylor Pearson Page; Review: A frank look at the evolution of employment and economic power. The possibilities Pearson describes are very attractive for people ready to take their careers into their own hands.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Choose Yourself!; Author: Visit Amazon's James Altucher Page; Review: This isn't the easiest book to read, but it's an important book. If you are searching for a career, or you hate the job you have, you should read Choose Yourself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How To Sell Video Courses Online: A Roadmap To How I Make an Extra $5000+ Passive Income Every Month; Author: Visit Amazon's Rob Cubbon Page; Review: Nuts and bolts instruction, with lots of links to get further information on apps, teaching platforms and more. Q & A with other online educators is included at the end. I really appreciate how straightforward the book is. I read it in one sitting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: English Teatime Treats: Delicious Traditional Recipes Made Simple; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Hawkins Page; Review: Ms. Hawkins has made it possible to create a lovely teatime with very little fuss and effort; the kitchen cleaning is minimal. This book will be the star of my cookbooks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: English Teatime Treats: Delicious Traditional Recipes Made Simple; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Hawkins Page; Review: Ms. Hawkins has made it possible to create a lovely teatime with very little fuss and effort; the kitchen cleaning is minimal. This book will be the star of my cookbooks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs: Elevate Your SELF to Elevate Your BUSINESS; Author: Visit Amazon's Hal Elrod Page; Review: Actionable steps toward the success you've dreamed about...IF you apply the Miracle Equation. You have so much to gain, if you are willing to make the effort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Are A Badass (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jen Sincero Page; Review: I read this book in one sitting...and by the end, my face hurt from the enormous smile on my face. Blunt, to-the-point, often funny, and frequent use of coarse language. One of the most enlightening and entertaining self-help books I've ever read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gutsy Glorious Life Coach: How to Turn Your Life Coaching Practice into a Soulful Money-Making Business; Author: Lin M. Eleoff Esq; Review: Lin Elioff's book is full of no-nonsense, priceless information to create and protect your life coaching business. She breaks the processes into actionable steps, clearly explaining the legalities and necessities of your business. She also provides a Mastermind group and a PDF checklist to aid in your success. I will refer to this book often!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Become a Life Coach: Set Yourself Free to Build the Life and Business You've Always Wanted; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitch Matthews Page; Review: The business approach is very helpful, which sets this book apart from others in this genre... But most enlightening are the questions the author asks you to determine if life coaching business is really for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Relationship Breakthrough: How to Create Outstanding Relationships in Every Area of Your Life; Author: Cloe Madanes; Review: Relationship with others is often baffling. The author has provided sound guidance for negotiating the rapids safely and successfully. Bon voyage!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert B. Cialdini Page; Review: A brilliant study of how we are manipulated into compliance in every arena of life, totally unaware. I'm questioning if freewill truly exists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shift your Mind: Shift the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Chandler Page; Review: There is life-changing instruction in this book. Are you brave enough to take it? The paradoxical message is that it is so hard to be. But the ROI is amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gator Leaves Nothing Behind - Part I; Author: Visit Amazon's Kami Boley Page; Review: WOW! This is an amazing book that unfolds cinematically...made for the movies! The characters are so well-developed, and the reader is transported to Louisiana in the late 1950's. This is the best suspense-mystery I've read in years...my only disappointment was coming to Part I's end. I cannot WAIT for Part 2. Congratulations to Ms. Boley, whose talent is undeniable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Me Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: Ms. Hyde has written a book about a serious subject that is often covered; but hers has a twist I didn't expect. The end is certainly not a pat, happy ending, but is hopeful. A very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimes Against a Book Club; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Cooperman Page; Review: A fun read. Great for lying by the pool, or when taking time for oneself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Super cute! Perfect size for my 9 month old daughter! Really love the suction cups under the item for convenient stability on hard surfaces.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: F&W; Review: Nice Product but sides collapse very easy when pressed. You truly need to order alot of balls which can be very costly which is downside; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 25% Larger Pack of 1000 Large 2.5" 65mm Ball Pit Balls - True-to-Size; 5 Bright Colors; Crush-Proof Air-Filled; Phthalate; Brand: My Balls by CMS; Review: These balls are amazing!! Bought 500 balls during a sale and saved a considerable amount of money. My daughter loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VTech Catch Me Kitty, Orange; Brand: VTech; Review: Cute Cat! Voice/music is a bit obnoxious however it's a really girly,fun toy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SueSport Girls Princess Castle Play Tent, Pink; Brand: SueSport; Review: Cheaply made but perfect size for my almost two year old. Cute starter tent to play,read,hide & relax in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Great price. Some of the lower case letters are VERY small(Easy to fit in a 2 year olds mouth). Magnet backs are good quality. Coloring on letter fronts scuff easily & get dirty when handled or dropped. This kit unfortunately was missing a few letters & there were a few doubles included as well. Some letters also appeared "odd looking"(Not resembling the letter-Shaped differently). I would say overall these are a better buy than the old school plastic alphabet magnets. These are a pain to pick up if your child likes to take them off the frig & throw them around the house like mine does! Looking back on my purchase-I should've went with the combo kit that included the letters & numbers. Makes more sense than purchasing each separately for learning & exploring purposes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Verdie Chameleon Double-Sided Bean Bag Toss Game With 8 Bean Bags; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Cute game for educational purposes, coordination & fun. I wish my daughter took more of an interest in it! Huge con in my opinion are the bean bags...Super small & extremely lightweight!! Very difficult for them to sink down in the holes properly. You have to throw really hard or walk up & manually place them in the holes,which aren't very big themselves either.(could be alot wider). I love most of Melissa and Doug products as my daughter owns a ton of their line but some products they design,I am not quite sure what they were thinking during production..? :/; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Yoe Page; Review: I'm a long time Superman fan and got this book out of curiosity because of the Superman and Lois look-a-likes on the cover. But the book was a disappointment, and although I am definitely not a prude, I found the repetitive images of whipping and torture distasteful. And I do mean repetitive - except for the last few pages where an actual story is included, the book mainly consists of single panels per page taken from individual books. So you don't get any context of the stories. Each page usually features a Lois-Look-a-Like getting whipped or even worse. Then there is the recurring hot-poker or treadmill spikes torture scene. And a few panel cross-over into depicting ritualistic murder. If this is the type of book that triggered Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent" in the 1950's I now understand a little better why the subsequent campaign against comic books happened. So unless you're a die-hard Joe Shuster fan I would not recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan: the Jesse Marsh Years 1 (v. 1); Author: Robert P. Thompson; Review: I purchased this volume because I am a fan of Tazan and liked the Joe Kubert volumes. I have to admit I was not familiar with Jean Marsh's art in advance. While the book cover and some of the pin-up pages look interesting, the overall art if child-like at best.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Jay Schneider Page; Review: The book is a descent survey of science fiction films. Although small in dimension, it has some good photos and poster reproduction. My main complain with the book is that some of the films list (especially those that are more recent) are a little shy of must-sees. A perfect example is "I, Robot" the 2004 film with Will Smith. Its aggregate rating percentage at Rottentomatoes is only 58% percent (only 40% from their list of top critics) so it is far from a must-see, let alone one you would regret not seeing on your death bed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thun'da, King of the Congo Archive; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Frazetta Page; Review: Warning: although Amazon's listing and description suggest this is book contain work primarily by Frazetta, I was disappointed to realize he only drew one of the 6 issue contained in the book. No offense to the other reviewers but I thought the art by Bon Powell for the rest of the book was pretty sub-par when I was expecting Frazetta. Don't make the same mistake I did.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Next Men Premiere Edition Volume 1 (v. 1); Author: Visit Amazon's John Byrne Page; Review: Just FYI - this edition is 10.5 x 7 and the other 2 volumes are larger - about 12 x 8.5. I was disappointed that the volumes in the series do not match.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BARBIE AND KEN VINTA; Author: Golden Books; Review: A nice recreation of the vintage paper doll booklet. Of course the original had dozens and dozens of costumes and clothes to put on the paper doll (this set has a small subset) but great value for what you get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Universe; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Melko Page; Review: The book opens right in the action with only a minor explanation of the step up. But then proceeds to go 5 chapters mostly talking about manufacturing video game components. Maybe it's my mistake for not realizing this was a sequel. But from what I have read so far. I have little interest in reading the rest and NO interest in buying the first book. "Fool me once, Shane on you. Fool me twice shame on me."; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of All Things; Author: Visit Amazon's Andreas Eschbach Page; Review: Because of the other good reviews I decided to get this novel. I'm about 1/3 way into it and I'm not sure I can go on. First, I thought this was a science fiction novel but so far beyond a passing reference to robotics and a character with minor telepathic powers, there is no "science" in this fiction. It comes off like a Young Adult romance with the first third focused almost exclusively on the budding romance of a boy and girl. Thankfully the audible copy I got was relatively cheap. The second issue with the audio book is that the narrator makes all the email characters sound whinney or bitchy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Giants: Themis Files Book 1; Author: Neuvel Sylvain; Review: I bought the audio version via Audible. While the premise is interesting, it isn't remotely like "The Martian" - that book attempted to use actual science as the basis of the book while "Sleeping Giants" is pure fantasy fiction - not science fiction - pure fantasy. While the physics character Rose is interesting she ultimately comes across as pretty stupid. The female helicopter pilot rings totally false - insubordinate. I realized it was a mistake buying the book after getting through about 1/4 of it. I finally gave up half way through. Everything came across as unbelievable. I would not have bought the book if I realized it was part one of a series. No ones seems capable of writing a stand alone book - everything is a series now. I guess they are hoping for a movie franchise.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dark Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Garfield Reeves-Stevens Page; Review: DARK MATTER I enjoy stories about parallel worlds so I got the Audible audio of "Dark Matter". This review may include spoilers but it's impossible to describe the novel's weaknesses without some context. The method used to travel to different worlds is interesting but author Blake Crouch created a situation where the main character, Jason Dessen, get more and more stupid as the story progresses. Early in the book Dessen is kidnapped by a counterpart. When he finally escapes and tried to return to his home world and his wife and son, he starts behaving like a moron. As he arrives in various other parallel Earths, it's immediately clear he is not in his home world - an ash covered world that's possibly radio active; a freezing ice age world; a world that has evidence of deadly diseases. Rather than turn around and climb back into the world hopper, he decides to explore. WTF? Then when he finally arrived in more normal worlds, he starts to stalk versions of the woman who is his wife. Why is he so desperate to reach his real wife if he's willing to waste time on these doppelgngers. The real problem is that the author wants to explore these alternate worlds but has given his character the wrong motivation. This is irritating then frustrating... If there was a way to get a refund on Audible books, I'd ask for one on this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 2 Pack Black 10 ft Hi Speed USB 2.0 Printer Scanner Cable Type A Male to Type B Male For; Brand: Importer520; Review: thanks for your dealing i will deal again and again with you because it was nice to deal with you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 32GB SDHC Card (SDSDRH-032G-A11); Brand: SanDisk; Review: thanks for your dealing i will deal again and again with you because it was nice to deal with you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bilingual Arabic and English Keyboard Wired USB Connection (Black Color Keyboard with White Arabic and English Letters) - Algeria,; Brand: SimplyPlugo; Review: thanks for your dealing i will deal again and again with you because it was nice to deal with you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toshiba Canvio 750 GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive E05A075CAU3XS (Black/Silver); Brand: Toshiba; Review: thanks for your dealing i will deal again and again with you because it was nice to deal with you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BenQ GP1 DLP Projector; Brand: BenQ; Review: thanks for your dealing i will deal again and again with you because it was nice to deal with you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Carmen Car Audio Player (Black); Brand: by Livio; Review: thanks for your dealing i will deal again and again with you because it was nice to deal with you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: New Balance Women's WT610 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I love this shoe, it is so light and comfortable, and I have hot feet and when I wear these my feet don't get hot. I am writing this review pretty late, so by now they have discontinued this shoe, and I will try to find a comparable shoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Womens D'Lites - Gold Dust; Brand: ; Review: I had to return them. They were more flashy than appeared on web site. Didn't like the gold metallic finish.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WT610V5 Trail Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love these shoes. They are of high quality and fit great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Reggae T Strap Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I love these shoes. They fit perfectly and very comfortable. They stay on my feet, where as other Sandler slip as Woking. I want to buy another pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WT510V3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Nice looking shoe. I have always gotten a size 8 1/2 in NB shoes and they always fit perfectly. This style runs short. I am thinking size 9 would fit me..; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rachael Ray Dinnerware Round and Square Soup/Pasta Bowl Set, 4-Piece; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: I only gave them four stars because they are a little heavy. I love the shape and style and were the exact size I was looking for, so overall I really like them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Francois et Mimi Soup Mug, Multicolor, 18 Ounce (Set of 4); Brand: Francois et Mimi; Review: We have used similar soup mugs for years and was very happy to find some again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Gauge 18/8 Stainless Steel Slotted Turner Cooking and Kitchen Gadget, with 10 Inch; Brand: Kitchen Meister; Review: Exactly what I was looking for. It is a nice smooth stainless with a good feel in the hand. Without being to heavy but not flimsy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: T-fal E93897 Professional Total Nonstick Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator Fry Pan with Glass Lid Cookware, 10-Inch, Black; Brand: T-fal; Review: This is one of four of the professional line of T-Fal that I have owned. I owned one before and it was very durable. I am kind of rough on skillets but that one lasted for quite awhile. Than I read a review on skillets and the Professional line was listed as one of the best for non-stick. So I have two of the 12 inch and this one. I bought one of the 12 inch a few months ago and it is holding it's own with me so far. I have to admit that I am being a little more careful with these to make them last longer but I have used a wire whisk in them when making gravy. This one is just the right size for me and my husband when I need a lid and a slightly deeper skillet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Quarter Sheet with Lid; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Put this under a pan of lasagna this weekend and forgot to use Pam and had a mess with burnt on cheese and sauce. It came off easily with just a little soap, hot water and a plastic scrubbie. So I am very happy with this pan so far and think as sturdily made as it is I will have many years of use. Just what I have always wanted in a cookie sheet. Got so tired of flaking non-stick and rusting pans. Very heavy duty thick pans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fryer's Friend (4-Cup); Brand: RSVP; Review: The only bad thing I can say is I wish it was a little bigger. But it works wonderfully for bacon grease.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RSVP Stoneware 6-Cup Grease Keeper, Black; Brand: RSVP International; Review: As a grease keeper this one is great. I gave it only four stars because I wish it was bigger. I had planned on straining and saving my fryer grease but this one will not hold it all. I bought another one with a handle, which would have been nice on this one also, but it also was to small to hold all the oil so I opted to use it for bacon grease because of the handle. This one unfortunately is nice but so far is sitting idle. I am sure eventually I will use it for oil in some way. Maybe I will use it for the bacon grease afterall and use the one with the handle to strain the oil and pour it into another bottle. But that makes to much sense, lol.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lodge LFIP3 Lodge Flat Iron Grill Press; Brand: Lodge; Review: Got to try it this past weekend and it works beautifully on bacon. Always wanted one of these and am so glad I went ahead and bought one. Preseasoning was great. Stuck a little but I should have heated it up a little more before using it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Libertyware Crosswire Cooling Broiling Rack 1 X 12 x 8.5; Brand: Libertyware; Review: Fits the quarter size pan and is very sturdy looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Jelly Roll Baking Sheet; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Put this under a pan of lasagna this weekend and forgot to use Pam and had a mess with burnt on cheese and sauce. It came off easily with just a little soap, hot water and a plastic scrubbie. So I am very happy with this pan so far and think as sturdily made as it is I will have many years of use. Just what I have always wanted in a cookie sheet. Got so tired of flaking non-stick and rusting pans. Very heavy duty thick pans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Checkered Chef Cooling Rack Baking Rack. Stainless Steel Oven and Dishwasher Safe. Fits Half Sheet Cookie Pan; Brand: Checkered Chef; Review: Perfectly fits the pan and is very sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lurch Germany Super Vegetable Spiralizer, Black; Brand: Lurch; Review: Received it quickly. Blades are very sharp and cuts great. The only negative I can say is that it is hard to get a harder vegetable like a sweet potatoe to work. Because it is hard to get it on the teeth on the handle to go in far enough to hold it steady. Now this could be just me, so I did not cut the stars just because of that. I'm sure I can do potatoes as they are not quite so hard as the sweet potatoes. Maybe with more practice I will get better with it. I did manage to cut slices with the sweet potatoes. Rinses up quick and easy so I don't have to hande those blades to much. Tonight I think I will try Hamburger Hash so I can do potatoes and maybe a cucumber salad. Hmmm let's see.......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Lb Convection Bread Maker; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I have been very happy with this bread machine. It does all that I want it to do. The only thing is that I think it sometimes overcooks. I always have to use the lower setting for the crust or it will get to dark or to thick and crusty. I like a nice crust but it just goes overboard I think. The lowest setting works for me I also set it to a smaller loaf even when I am making a med or larger loaf. This seems to make the crust about right for us. One thing you might want to consider is if you are using instant yeast then cut way back on the amount used. My bread would always collasp on top so I cut back on the yeast, added some extra salt and added wheat gluten. The bread is better and doesn't mold as quickly now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maverick ET-732 Redi-Chek Wireless BBQ Meat Thermometer (Limited Black Edition) - Includes Extra Probe; Brand: ; Review: I haven't written a review for awhile but this products customer service made me want to do so. I have had a chance to use it a couple of times and I had a little bit of a learning curve with it. But that is just me.lol. Anyway after some trial and error I finally figured out that the short probe was defective. I contacted customer service. They were very prompt and courteous and are sending me replacements as soon as possible. I can't ask for anything more than that. I gave it four stars because it does seem to loose signal a lot. It will reconnect easy enough but it is the purpose of this thermometer so I had to count that against it. But overall it does what it is supposed to do. I double checked it against my other handhelds and it was about 20 degrees off but that is easy enough to work around. I am new at using an electric smoker and using one of these so some of it may just be me and lack of experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Salsa; City: Nashville, TN; Review: My hubby is Puerto Rican and I know how to cook PR food, this is authentic PR food. The atmosphere is great and food is wonderful. We will be back."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TriStar Summit Medical Center; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: They suck... Weeks later you'll get an outrageous bill in the mail and that's with insurance!! Avoid it at all cost.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gondola House Pizzeria; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: We love the atmosphere and the family like way they treat their customers. We haven't had a bad meal there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pancho's Place; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Fajitas were amazing... The beans were yummy. Great service and price are really cheap!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boricua's Grill; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Looking for Puerto Rican food at a fair price? This is authentic and yummy. We had fricassee de pollo, tostones, and arroz con gandules mmmm If want to explore other unique Spanish food, Nashville has a variety!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Las Cazuelas; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Awesome Mexican food and the Sangria is delish... We had the tacos al carbon and pollo loco, guacamole was fresh. Prices are reasonable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bajo Sexto Taco Lounge; City: Nashville, TN; Review: O. M. Geeeeee this place is amazing. Have you ever had guacamole with honey and Spanish almonds?! Yeah me neither until we ate here. I recommend the fish tacos, refríes black beans and the roasted chicken... all delicious; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lebanon's Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Every time I'm back in NOLA I have to come here. The food is amazing and I think it's the best gyro outside of Greece. The portions are huge and the taste is better. Must visit if in New Orleans; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Smiling Elephant; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I wasn't a lover of Thai until I ate here! Oh my goodness it's great. I've come here several times and I've never been disappointed. If in Nashville go...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox's Donut Den; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I usually don't complain but today was a disappointment. My hubby and I decided to go get coffee and donuts for our dessert. First I had to repeat what I wanted twice. Once my donuts were bagged, I asked for two coffees with cream. The young lady took out the two cups, poured half to the first cup turned around and said she didn't have enough for two cups. At which I replied-could you make some? She turned with attitude and asked well are you going to wait for it? At which I said I'll take the donuts. I thought a business owner would have said 'hey I'm going to make a fresh pot' smh; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Einstein Bros. Bagels; City: Franklin, TN; Review: We wanted to try Einstein's here in Franklin because we used to go to one in Miami. What a disappointment this was. (We've been to the other one on Riverside that ones great, they even have raw sugar which we use). When we asked for the raw sugar the answer was 'we don't have that'. The bagel was meh and the turkey sausage was microwaved... not good. We won't be going back to this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saint Anejo; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Loved the atmosphere and the food was yummy. The mahi tacos were my favorite. The sangria had a little to much brandy for my liking but still good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Watch; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: Yummy yummy food, fresh and delicious. Service can be a little slow sometimes but totally worth it. Try their Kale tonic! Avocado toast is my favorite; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kona Grill; City: Franklin, TN; Review: This is one of my favorites... everything we get is good. Atmosphere is good and the restaurant is very nice. Good service and it's at the mall!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pei Wei Asian Kitchen; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Not much of a complainer but holy smokes this place has gone down in quality. Besides that I'm eating with gloves on because the heats been out for a week they told us. Our food was nominal at best. (I think I'm being generous) Rice was flavorless and everything else was cold. Shame; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gondola House Pizzeria; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: For value and good food don't miss out on this one. The cheesy bread, meatballs and marinara is delicious. Service is always great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: Never disappoints. Great BBQ and a great value. Service is good and usually not packed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Wash; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Yummy! We started with Brie and cranberry relish, moved on to the house salad with shallot vinaigrette and then the Shepherds Pie... ummm delicious Pineapple Apple pie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tom + Chee - Nashville; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Grilled cheese was good and the amount was good for lunch. The soup was ok, not spectacular. Was warm not hot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nashville Biscuit House; City: Nashville, TN; Review: We love this place... so much so we've been three times this week! The wait is sometimes longer than I'd like, if I'm gonna be honest. The service and food make up for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Points Pizza; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Went two times this week... amazing place. Totally Nashville. Get the garlic knots!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaya; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I've been following them for awhile. My son brags on it all the time. Of course first place I wanted to go to and O M Geeee this place is to die for. I'll come back every time I'm in NOLA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BurgerFi; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: This is an upscale burger place. They have antibiotic free angus beef burgers! You gotta try the Cry+Fry; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greko Greek Street Food; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Geez nothing bad I can say about this place. The food is amazing, the place is super hip, the service was friendly. Family friendly and a patio! I almost hate to post because it's gonna be swamped; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holler & Dash Biscuit House; City: Nashville, TN; Review: If it wasn't for the food being so good the staff will win you over. The atmosphere is fabulous and kid friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rio Bravo Mexican Grill; City: Hendersonville, TN; Review: Stopped here for lunch, very friendly staff and food was good. What you would expect for a Tex-Mex restaurant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Cucharita Colombian Restaurant; City: Nashville, TN; Review: It's very authentic and good. The place is clean and the staff is very sweet. Tired a little of what they have. Try it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bartaco; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I LOVE this place... never disappoints, servers are attentive and friendly, the food is AMAZING! Believe we eat out a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bakersfield; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Geez hadn't tried Bakersfield and I don't know why... this place is amazing, the food is great. We had Margaritas and Sangria and they were both delicious. Get the guac!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sump Coffee; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Super cool staff and good coffee!!! Love when my coffee is to pretty to drink if you're in Nash go by there. They had an awesome apricot muffin yum; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taco Mamacita; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Nachos, Sangria and Preds game.... yes please. This place never disappoints. Good service and the food is delicious; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BurgerFi; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: This is an upscale burger place. They have antibiotic free angus beef burgers! You gotta try the Cry+Fry; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panca; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Tried this place and it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious and inexpensive... 2 great combos!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gondola House Pizzeria; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: For value and good food don't miss out on this one. The cheesy bread, meatballs and marinara is delicious. Service is always great. Soooooo good. Never disappoints; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mofongo Cafe; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Holy cow I'm from Cuban parents and this food is Authenic and Good! Reasonable prices. Nice location. Go eat there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waffle House; City: Nashville, TN; Review: So you might ask why review a chain restaurant? As a Realtor I often get asked, where are the good eateries in Nashville. As a traveler, that is usually the first thing I think about before I see the attractions and the "Historical sites" ;) Well today I had a hankering for Waffle House and I went to this one. My Review: Y'all come to the best Waffle House in town! They're super friendly and cook your food correctly! My favorite one in this area. They have amazing culture at this one, they make you feel welcome and they have a positive energy. ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kona Grill; City: Franklin, TN; Review: This is one of my favorites... everything we get is good. Atmosphere is good and the restaurant is very nice. Good service and it's at the mall?! Just went back today and ordered the macadamia chicken. OMG!!! First the chicken was moist and tender, Ok I'm hungry just thinking about it. ;) They added a mango & papaya marmalade - delicious Almond green beans with a savory sauce that had the perfect amount of heat and spices. The whole meal was anchored by mashed potatoes. Add to that great service and a relaxing ambiance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saba; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: What a laid back places to enjoy the good foods they provide. The service is quick and laid back and I love it! The staff is awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Kabob; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I hadn't tried this place until today... o m g I know why it has 4 1/2 stars the portions are really big and the food is delicious. Service is very friendly and he answered all of our questions! I highly recommend this restaurant and we'll back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Kabob; City: Nashville, TN; Review: OK, anybody that knows us, knows that we like to eat great food. Nashville Tennessee has some very good restaurants but some are worthy of visiting over and over again. The rice is soft and buttery the meats smell and taste super delicious. The desserts are fantastic. Try the rosewater infused ice cream. We love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Toro Loco; City: Hermitage, TN; Review: Go eat here! The service is friendly and the food is so flippin good. We went 3 times in one week! We had the Mexi tacos...amazing. Pollo Loco has a grilled flavor... yum. Chimi was also delicious! You can't go wrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BurgerFi; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: This is an upscale burger place. They have antibiotic free angus beef burgers! You gotta try the Cry+Fry; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vintage; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Totally swanky and original, food was very unique and yummy! We had great pservice despite; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Ten Jack; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Deliciousness in a bowl! Everything we ate was AMAZING! The service was fantastic. Tip: if you make reservations the whole party ASHA a to be there to get a table.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Nautilus a SIXTY Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: Lobby - Beautiful, upon arrival. Front Desk (Vinny) and doormen were super helpful and nice. Nice aromatherapy. Hallways - Rather dark, plain hallways that I think should have been lightened up a bit. Also, the aromatherapy present in the lobby should be carried throughout, at least to mask that construction smell. Gym - Nothing fancy, but provided what we needed for the short stay that we were there. Room - Beautifully decorated. Room was an ok size, considering you don't really spend much time in the room. As stated in other comments, sink in the washroom does not drain properly and the ventilation in the bathroom is quite poor. You can barely fit one person in the bathroom, but well-appointed finishes. Soundproofing in this hotel is horrible. You can hear a pin drop in the hallway or the next room. To make matters worse, construction started at 7AM sharp, so didn't help if you wanted to sleep in. City view was a view of rooftops and buildings. I am sure if we paid a premium, the seaview would have been phenomenal. Pool/Beach - Pool and beach are phenomenal. The staff is amazing. Special shout-out to Ana (pool concierge) and Tom from Boston (beach concierge). You made our stay comfortable and went above and beyond. Location - This hotel is in an amazing location. Close to everything. We walked everywhere. Cabs readily available and bus stop just outside. Overall - Pretty good for the value. I wouldn't pay more than their intro price though. I wish that during their renovations they paid closer attention to infrastructure (ie soundproofing). That would have made the difference for us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y2 Residence Hotel; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: My family stayed in a 2 bedroom corner suite on the 9th floor. Staff: Check in was seamless and front desk personnel quite helpful with receiving our late luggage that arrived the next day by the airline while we were out. Security always there to provide safety for all guests. Rooms: spacious, clean and comfortable. Amenities: gym had basic equipment, but did the job. Pool was small, but nice view from rooftop. You had to take 2 flights of stairs to get to pool, which seemed like a safety hazard considering you will be wet. Spa: engaged services for massage. Very good for good price. Breakfast: very small selection, but just enough choices to satisfy. Only wish they had more fresh fruit selection that included more tropical fruits likemango and papaya. If you didn't come early, you'll find yourself waiting for a table. Thankfully we are early risers. Location: excellent. Easy walk to Century City mall and short cab ride to Greenbelt and Glorietta. Would recommend staying here with your family.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Escudero Resort; City: San Pablo City Laguna Province Calabarzon Region Luzon; Review: It was pouring rain and we thought our day was a loss, but we were pleasantly entertained at Villa Escudero. Museum was very informative and interesting. Lunch buffet was amazing. No not a lot of variety, but fully authentic kamayan (hands only). Reminds me of home cooking. Caribou ride was fun. We enjoyed the serenade. All in all- tour was fun and not a loss.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cohiba Villas; City: Boracay Malay Aklan Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: As many guests have said, upon arrival to Cohiba Villas, you are warmly greeted by reception, but the front desk leaves much desire to the imagination. My father booked us a 3 bedroom ocean front villa, so after a long day of travel with mishaps, I was ready to switch hotels at first sight. To get to our villa (#10), we had to walk quite a distance via stairways (another turnoff). However, once the door to our villa opened, I saw the beauty. If you are travelling with a large group, I definitely recommend villa 10 at Cohiba Villas. We were 4 adults and 2 children, but this could have easily slept 8 people. Rooms - large, spacious rooms!!!! 3 bedrooms. Master bedroom had ensuite bathroom with king size bed and walk out to terrace. 2nd bedroom had a queen size bed. 3rd bedroom had 2 queen size beds. Ample closet space and 2 security lock boxes to protect valuables. Huge kitchen open concept opening onto 6pm seater dining table and huge living room. Living room and dining room both had walkout doors to huge terrace. Terrace had gorgeous views of pool and Bulabog Beach. You will wake up to beautiful sunrise and colourful kite surfers on the beach. Kitchen was well equipped. Enjoyed cooking our own food after having to eat out for a week in Manila. I know these villas are individually owned so I can't speak to the other villas, but Villa 10 is amazing!!! Amenities - pool is sufficient. Nothing fancy, but well-maintained. No other amenities since these are personally - owned residences. Restaurant - food was ok but pricier than Manila. They didn't have many of the options on the menu due to running out. However, keep in mind, most people cook in their villas or head to D'mall for dining. Location - this is located outside of the hotel zone of the main station 1, 2 and 3 of Boracay. At first, I thought I wanted to be in the main hotel zone, but after going into the zone that doesn't seem to sleep, I was grateful we could return to the peace and quiet of Villa 10. Cohiba has free hourly shuttles for a short 10 minute ride into D'mall for your fix of hustle and bustle. Quite convenient and never once had to use a tricycle or cab. I would highly recommend staying at Cohiba Villas for larger groups.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel; City: Mactan Island Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Upon arrival to this quaint hotel, we were greeted with a mango juice. A live band was serenading diners in the open air restaurant. You instantly felt you were in some exotic paradise. Room - clean and comfortable, but dated and bathrooms in need of some upgrading. However considering the amount of time you spend in your hotel room, the room is of ok value. The terrace was nice to sit out on every morning and evening. Views of the resort and beach were breathtaking. Restaurant - good selection and variety and very tasty. Pool - there are 3 pools with nice refreshing water to cool you off. Beach - pretty cool to see low and high tide. Beach is small but safe and sufficient. Kids did jet skiing and loved it. Location - Mactan island is not huge so very easy to get around via cab. Did a couple of day tours arranged by hotel. Amazing service and attention to detail. Other than bathrooms needing upgrading, this is a clean, safe family -friendly resort with tons of foreigners.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Richmonde Hotel Iloilo; City: Iloilo City Iloilo Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: Check in was seamless and greeted by friendly security and reception. People refused to speak local dialect and only English, which was strange considering their English comprehension wasn't the greatest. Rooms- well appointed, immaculate and comfortable. Considering this is a brand new hotel, everything is spotless and no sign of wear and tear. Amenities- because the hotel had just opened, the pool was not yet open for public use. However from the looks of it, it is beautiful and modern on a sun deck on the 7th floor. Ample beds for suntanning and a pool bar to quench your thirst. Gym was compact in size but had everything you need to keep off unwanted pounds during vacation. Restaurant - amazing variety and selection. Tasty food. Our group of seniors, adults, teens and child were all so pleased with the quality and quantity. Location - the Richmonde is in the new megaworld business complex that is still being built. Not much around except for a 7 11 and McDonald's, but short cab ride to SM mall. You can tell once this area is built up, this will be the place to be. Christmas eve dinner- we booked the banquet facilities for our family Christmas eve dinner. First of all, the staff was amazing and attentive to work with from time of booking until day of event. From banquet advisor to security staff and waiters, they made our event most memorable and seamless. If you want western standard hotel, this is the place to stay when visiting Iloilo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Orillia Hotel; City: Orillia Ontario; Review: My husband and I stayed here for two nights. We stayed in a fireplace/whirlpool room with a kitchenette. The room was quite spacious, clean and comfortable. Location was right next to the beach and a nice trail right behind the hotel. Easy to get to from highway and close to the casino. Free breakfast wasn't bad. Offerings of egg, sausage, bacon, potatoes, waffles, cereal, toast, yoghurt, coffee, tea, juice and milk. Gym was underwhelming, but thankfully, I was the only one in there and it did the job. Typical size for this type of inn. Great value if you're looking for a short stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CHIC by Royalton Luxury Resorts; City: Uvero Alto Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominica; Review: Travelsmart VIP Experience: We are Travelsmart VIP members and this was our first getaway using our membership, since buying in Jamaica at the Royalton White Sands. Our trip was from December 2nd - 6th. This was also our first time to an adults-only resort, but we have travelled extensively, whether it be to other all-inclusive resorts, timeshare villas, traditional hotel chains, etc. Our expectations for a 5* resort were very high, but we were quickly disappointed. It started with landing at the airport on Friday, Dec 2nd. We had pre-paid and arranged for transfers to/from the airport. We were not sent a voucher, but were told that there would be a sign with our name on it when we got to the airport. There were no signs. We found the Sunwing counter and they sent us to the Nexus bus. The driver took our word for it that our transfers were paid (I had to find my email, even though I had no data plan). Thankfully, the driver let us on and didn't ask us to pay. Once we arrived at the resort, we mentioned that as VIP Diamond Club members, we were entitled to a room upgrade, but we were told that because we arrived after 5pm, we would have to check back with the office tomorrow morning. Because we were tired and hungry, we let it go and decided to come back in the morning. The next morning (Saturday), we spoke with Precimius, who helped direct us to Keren from Travelsmart, to sort out the room and were told that we were already in an upgraded room (we found out later that we were in standard rooms) and that availability for an upgrade would not happen until Sunday at noon. So basically, half our trip was in a standard room, even though we were promised a room upgrade at time of booking. Keren was super helpful, cooperative and doing her best, given the circumstances of her hands being tied - ie overbooking ppl to Diamond Club Status rooms. Upon departure, Anna Liusa from Travelsmart sent us off. However, while asking to take a picture with us, she basically asked (read: strongly coherced) us to write a good review on the Travelsmart FB page. She pretty much wrote it word for word, and while we did want to give a good review, we did not appreciate being told what to write. Less authenticity when told what to write. Here's a breakdown of the rest of the resort. Food: The breakfast buffet had amazing service from Carlos, Maximo, Yeysi, Nairobi, Alexis and Dismelki. We were greeted for breakfast with smiles and our preferred table waiting. Selection for breakfast wasn't too bad. Just wished they had a little more variety from day to day. Being there only 5 days, we got sick of seeing the same selection day in and day out. Also, as an ovo-vegetarian, it was almost impossible to be completely dairy-free. Would love for Chic and the Royalton chain to incorporate some healthier choices like non-dairy milks (almond, soy, coconut).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GHL Armeria Real; City: Cartagena Cartagena District Bolivar Department; Review: My husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary with a trip to Cartagena. We stayed 4 nights at the Armeria Real Hotel and Spa from September 22 to 26. Check in was a breeze. We were greeted with delicious freshly squeezed orange juice and then showed to our room on the 3rd floor, which is also same floor as the rooftop pool. Staff is super helpful and friendly. They need to work on minor things like remembering to bring extra towels out to the pool when there are a number of guests or replacing tissue boxes in the room. But honestly, the service was pretty good. Rooms were very spacious and hotel and rooms were very clean. Showers had problems draining properly and water collected by the sink. Not sure from where. A.C. is a necessity in humid cartagena so we were relieved to find out the A.C. was nice and strong. We bought water at the local Exito and kept it in the minifridge which was convenient. Room had a safe which was very useful to store any valuables. Breakfast was just ok. But again, the staff was super accommodating to make my hubby a custom omelette every morning. I was happy with the fresh fruits and assorted pastries. Might not be a huge spread, but good enough to energize for the day. Location was great. We were a 10 min walk from the walked city and 2 min walk from Getsemani restaurants and cafes. Cab fare was 8000 COP to walled city or bocagrande, which is the minimum cab fare. Definitely recommend booking this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: PUR CR-6000 7-Cup Water Filtration Pitcher; Brand: Kaz; Review: This product is very fast at filtering water, so that is a positive. But the handle seems a little flimsy like it might break soon. I have owned it for about a week.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NaturalAreaRugs Eco Hold Rug Pad, Machine Made by Artisan Rug Makers, Plant Oil, Anti-Static, Durable, Stain Resistant, Eco/Environment-Friendly,; Brand: NaturalAreaRugs; Review: Nice and cushy under your feet. Keeps rugs in place. The product does exactly what I needed it to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Regence Home Reversible Cotton Bath Rug, 17 by 23-Inch, White; Brand: Regence Home; Review: Soft and cushy :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectrum Diversified Over the Door Hook, 2-Pack, Bronze; Brand: Spectrum Diversified; Review: Does not stay on cabinet doors - always falling.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: d-c-fix Self-Adhesive Privacy Glass Window Film, Perennial/Damast, 17.71" x 78" Roll, 346-0464; Brand: DC Fix; Review: Super cute design; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: d-c-fix Self-Adhesive Privacy Glass Window Film, Splinter, 17.71" x 78" Roll, 346-0166; Brand: DC Fix; Review: Went on really easily. Looks good. Made clear glass window opaque. It's everything I wanted.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Self Adhesive Shelf liner - 2 pack - Marise Charcoal 1.5 ft x 10 ft.Covers 30 sq. feet; Brand: ; Review: Very nice design. But I wanted to line the inside of the cabinets (not the shelves) with this and it doesn't hold well in that way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirt Devil Featherlite Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum, SD40100; Brand: Dirt Devil; Review: Would not order again. Is surprisingly light, but is also impractial. It is difficult to move this item around the house to areas I'm not vacuuming - must use 2 hands as whenever I attempt to hold the canister and the pole part in one hand, it hits the release button and the main part goes crashing to the ground. Not that I can manuver it on the ground either because the head part doesn't clip securely in the area it's supposed to be in. As far as suction and cleaning on carpets, which is what I bought this vacuum for, it does a less than impressive job. Might be okay for day to day clean up but I definitely need another vacuum to really clean the carpets - who has the money or the space for 2 vacuums? Not me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor 2 Tier Stackable Closet Shelves - Chrome; Brand: Whitmor; Review: Like it. Nice to be able to add or subtract levels as needed. Could be sturdier, but great for the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker, Ensemble (43254R); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Decent coffee maker - clock and timer work well. Unfortunately it regularly doesn't put the water over all the coffee grounds, so I've gotta be extra conscious to make sure I put the grounds in evenly in the filter. Never had to do that with any other coffee maker.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Safety 1st Ultrasonic 360 Degree Humidifier; Brand: Safety 1st; Review: Long time on because of the reservoir. Like the 2 nozzles and the 360 options; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantic Gravity-Fed Compact Single Canrack - Kitchen Organizer, Durable Steel Construction, Size Fits Most Pantries, PN23235594 in Silver; Brand: Atlantic; Review: It is not beautiful, but does the job. Not a 5 star rating (yet) because I'd like to see what it would be like with another set stocked on top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honeywell HUL520W Mistmate Cool Mist Humidifier, White; Brand: Honeywell; Review: So far so good. Just set it up today. It's louder than others I have had.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Richards Homewares Silver Epoxy Over the Door Close Valet with Hanging Bar; Brand: Richards Homewares; Review: I like it. Useful. Could stand to be bigger, but it does the job :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zojirushi SM-SA36-PB Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce(360ml), Pearl Pink; Brand: Zojirushi; Review: LOVED this product until it started leaking about a year after purchase. For nearly $30, I expect a coffee mug to stay functional for a long time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: After You: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: Loved it. The first book broke my heart. Waited patiently for the sequel and it was worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Life We Bury (Wheeler Large Print Book Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Allen Eskens Page; Review: Thought it was very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pursuit: A Fox and O'Hare Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Just love the characters; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Power Down (A Dewey Andreas Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Coes Page; Review: I am a huge fan of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor. Had read everything they had written so was very very excited to try Ben Coes. Just great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coercion; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Tigner Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Brilliance (Kyle Achilles); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Tigner Page; Review: Really enjoyed this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shades of Pink (Lola Pink Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Gina LaManna Page; Review: Was really funny. I enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Millenniata Inc. M-DISC 25GB Blu-ray Media - 15 Disc Cake Box; Brand: Millenniata Inc.; Review: Bought this item and LG BE14NU40 burner to archive family photo and video albums onto a medium that will outlast my previous, universally failed or failing efforts. From my other efforts I learned the following lessons: - The drive and format should be as ubiquitous as possible. For example, the DAT tape drive I used from 1995 to 2000 was never adopted to SATA. - The media needs to be as ubiquitous as possible. The DAT tape is unreadable to any devices other than that one dead SCSI DAT drive. - The formatting and recording needs to be as ubiquitous and unmolested as possible. The backup software should never package the data up into a single, compressed, monolithic proprietary format file that, if the smallest sector is unreadable results in the whole backup being unreadable. RAW files as they came off the camera or video recorder don't compress well anyway. Make 16-bit TIFFs out of the RAW files to ensure future compatibility. - The media should not require special treatment. My freezer is not a safe place to store data, and besides I need the freezer space. The MDisc seemed to solve most of those issues. It can be read on any BluRay reader. BlueRay should be supported for the medium future. The files where directly written to the disk and not in any sort of compressed container or proprietary format. And finally the MDisc appears to be very environmentally stable. As for the three star review: Cons: The quality of the discs leaves a lot to be desired. Five of the fifteen discs failed in verification. That increases the cost of the successful discs to a steep $7 each. Considering that high-quality BD-R discs are less than $1 each, and cheap no-name brands as cheap as 15 each, it's a very steep price to pay for a quality that cannot be measured for some years to come. I feel that if I bought seven different brands of BD-R media and burned the same thing into one disc from each brand, I would likely end up with at least one of those discs lasting as long as the MDisc. Pros: The 66.6% that did work seem fine. When they failed verification, they failed immediately; which, although unlikely, could be a drive error.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Induro CT-313 8X Carbon Tripod 3 Section 73-Inch Max Height 39lb Load; Brand: Induro; Review: Solid legs, very well constructed. But I found myself dreading all the twisting I would have to do to run the legs out and secure them. I was shooting an Aurora in Alaska and the temperature numbed my hands to the point where it took a lot of strength to secure the legs locking knobs. Rather than adjusting to level the tripod, I would leave it tilted and adjust the head to level; which made for a less stable base and more camera motion and flutter from mirror and shutter motion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics 14X USB 3.0 Super-Multi External Blu-ray Disc Rewriter BE14NU40 (DVD+/-RW with M-DISC Support); Brand: LG; Review: Using it to burn "archival" BlueRay recordable MDiscs. Burn speed is consistently 2X. Failure rate is a ridiculously high 33% but it's unclear if that's media or burner. Mounted to desktop on Mac OS X 10.10 without issue or extra software.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: camalapse 4; Brand: camarush; Review: Pros: - Okay for a dropcam, gopro or lighter point-and-shoot cameras, so long at you don't tilt it. Cons: - Useless for medium-weight point-and-shoot or just about any DSLRs. - Doesn't "stage" or pause rotation so the camera is constantly moving and exposure must be fairly short to prevent motion camera blur. Night panoramas, unless the camera/lens is really fast, are pretty much ruled out. - Too fast or too slow: the ability to set speed would be nice. - Rotates in only one direction. - Annoying clicking.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sony BDVE3100 5.1 Channel Home Theater System; Brand: Sony; Review: Pros: - small & cheap - SMART features gives you yet another way to access the same content providers that you already had access to from your DVR, your TV, your streaming box, your other streaming box, your computer, your gaming console, your toaster, your hairbrush, etc. Cons: - No matter what I tried, I couldn't get the rear two surround speakers to isolate. Either this unit is broken or it's not a true 5.1 system. I tried dozens of tests including the official Dolby and THX test pattern sound files. I spent three hours testing different configurations within the BDV-E3100 and the various feeding devices. I finally re-set up the old home theater system to make sure I wasn't losing my mind and it played each speaker in turn fully isolated. I wouldn't put is past Sony to assume no one is going to actually test if it's 5.1 and to write off the minority that do and return the device. - The LFE (sub-woofer) never responded to multichannel LFE signals. The sub-woofer would play the bass parts; and when individually turned up to +3 db was adequate for TV & most movie watching, but it wouldn't respond to the LFE signal. This negatively effects the low frequency "suspense building" audio experience in many movies. - Hard-wired speaker cords meant I couldn't reuse the cables that where in place from the previous home theater system. I could splice them, but I wanted the option to return the system (and I'm very glad I did as I am.) - Sound power is very low. The previous system was fine at 20% power but had the power to blast the house if I wanted to. This system needs to be at about 60% power to hear dialog and at 100% is only slightly louder than 60%. - The interface was awful. One of the main reasons I wanted to replace the old home theater system was to improve the UI. The interface uses jargon terms like "Audio DRC" even though it has plenty of space to write out the acronym: "Dynamic Range Compression". Under, "Sound Effects" (which, without reading up on it can be assumed to mean the bleeps and bloops when you're mousing through the menus, hint: it doesn't) has "Sound Mode On" (which, if you don't read up on it means absolutely nothing) "Dolby Pro Logic" (which is the first clue that "Sound Effects" aren't "sound effects") "DTS Neo:6 Cinema" (whatever that is [lesser-known competitor to Dolby]) etc. Just a bunch of industry jargon and acronyms when there's no call or need for it. - The remote is idiotic. Probably the worst remote I've ever seen. Tiny grey text on a black background. So many redundant and confusing buttons that are only applicable in certain modes or with certain hardware. A giant red button that says, "NETFLIX." A giant blue button with inexplicable "SEN" on it that no one on earth would ever want to press (takes you, dragging and screaming, to the Sony Entertainment Network which I'm pretty sure is; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming GDDR5 Pcie Video Graphics Card, 4GB; Brand: Gigabyte; Review: I write this risking an angry mob with pitchforks and torches, but I felt that letting others know my experience is worth the risk. First, I am aware this card is not "officially" supported by Nvidia for Macs even though there no real reason other than Nvidia wanting to charge Apple customers 300% more for a lesser card. Second, I'm aware that Mac "suxxx", that Macs don't have any "3133+" games and you have frequent carnal relations with my deceased mother. I use the card for photo and video processing which works very well when the driver actually works. The card speeds up large post-processing jobs with Lightroom or DxO by a factor of around 10X. The card greatly accelerates video processing as well. But the problem, and the reason for the subtracting four stars, is with moronic Nvidia web driver support. For some inexplicable reason, Nvidia has tied the driver to the OS build number. This is IDIOCY. This is an embarrassing rookie programmer mistake carried out as company policy. Any minor update to the system software like a security patch will cause the Nvidia web driver to refuse to load. The driver is perfectly compatible with the new system, it just sees a build number it doesn't recognize and pukes. When the driver refuses to load, the computer will not boot. Around once a month I have to remove the card and replace it with the old card for a week or more until Nvidia gets around to releasing a new driver. The change in the new driver? They changed a configuration string, "NVDARequiredOS" to the newest build number. This kind of company-wide stupidity gets under my skin and I find myself wanting to replace the thing with AMD or ATI hardware.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Noctua NF-P12 PWM, 4-Pin Premium Cooling Fan (120mm, Brown); Brand: Noctua; Review: With the supplied lower-power cable attached, it's very nearly silent, yet puts out a good amount of flow. Without the lower-power cable you can hear it in isolation, but probably not in a typical computer environment; but the flow increases significantly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MacMemory Net 16GB DDR3-1066 ECC DIMM PC3-8500 DDR3 1066Mhz Kit for Apple Mac Pro (2x 8GB); Brand: MacMemory Net; Review: Sad state of Apple Mac Pros that I need to continue to upgrade my Pre-Trashcan Aluminum Tower Pro 5.1 knowing full-well that this is a sunk cost if Apple ever again ships something worth buying in the photo and video editing space. This memory worked like a charm and reported zero errors on extended Ram Slot test. Remember to install DIMMs from largest in slots 1 & 5 (or 1 & 4) descending to smallest in slots 4 & 8 (or 3 & 6) or the System Information utility will report "Empty" slots.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung XP941 512GB AHCI M.2 80mm PCIe 2.0 x4 SSD - MZHPU512HCGL - OEM; Brand: Samsung; Review: This paired with a Angelbird PX1 PCIe x4 adapter for PCIe M.2 SSDs are amazingly fast on Apple Mac Tower 5.1. It's noticeably faster than Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E500B/AM). It's ridiculously faster than a spinning HDD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub for MacBook, Mac Pro/Mini, iMac, Surface Pro, XPS, Notebook; Brand: Anker; Review: Purchased this to provide pass-though charging from Leviton T5632-W 15-Amp USB Charger/Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacle, White to several low-power devices (Watch, Bluetooth headset, etc.) This hub would not allow charging of any amount including the trickle charge of a fully topped up Watch. Decided to return it and purchase Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs (HB-UM43) instead. Seller, AnkerDirect, would not allow returns. Contacted Anker support and after jumping three days of hoops, would only answer with trying to up-sell me a $25 Anker product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PYvideo Backup Camera with Tailgate Handle for Toyota Tacoma (2005-2014) for Universal Monitors (RCA) (Color: Black); Brand: PYvideo; Review: A good, strong handle with an unobtrusive camera which was easy to install. Camera quality more than adaquate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Min y Don Holiday Park; City: Harlech Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: We have stayed on this site many times and never tire of looking out at the fabulous panorama, Harlech Castle and the surrounding hills on one side and Views over Snowdonia on the other side, with Sandhills and Harlech Beach behind. All pitches are fully serviced with water, drains, gas and electric and the Toilet block is one of the nicest and cleanest we have ever seen. The staff were friendly and helpful with any info we needed. There is a very good small Shop/Supermarket within walking distance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suite Hotel Atlantis Fuerteventura Resort; City: Corralejo La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islan; Review: We have just returned from a holiday in this hotel and can't really fault anything about it! The staff were friendly and very happy to help, the food was excellent as was the variety available and the rooms were very good with plenty of room for clothes storage. We went as a family of 12 and the Hotel had made sure that our rooms were placed near each other and also near the children's pool and play area. It's about a 1 mile walk into Corralejo town, very pleasant if you stroll alone the beach. Talking of beaches, the one nearest to the Hotel has lots of volcanic black rocks so is not really suitable for little ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawton Lauriston Court Hotel; City: Llandudno Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: This is a little Boutique Hotel right on the front in Llandudno and just across from the Pier. We were given a warm welcome on arrival and a place to park our car. This Hotel has no lift and our room was on the top floor so we had 51steps to climb! However our room was warm and comfortable with a good bathroom. The Hotel has a Restaurant just around the corner and it was a bonus to be given a 10% off voucher when we ate there. It's quite a small restaurant so you might need to book, but the food was very good. The Hotel itself is very tastefully decorated and we would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camping Puits de L Auture; City: Saint Palais sur Mer Royan Charente Maritime Nouvelle Aquita; Review: We have stayed at this site for about 6 years now and always enjoy it! It is in pleasant surroundings right opposite the sea .The facilities there are well kept and always clean. It is a very quiet site and in general there are very few groups of young people there. It does not have a swimming pool which is a great shame for the children especially. However we like it so much we keep going back!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Club Cala Barca; City: Cala Mondrago Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed in this Hotel as a Family of 6 and were overall extremely pleased. The food was great, the Hotel was kept exceptionally clean at all times, every time we went to the toilet there was someone there cleaning it! The rooms were also kept immaculately. We were in rooms with interconnecting doors and this worked out very well as we used one as 2xbedrooms and the other for 1xbedroom and lounge. As stated in brochure this Hotel is a village in itself and is pretty far away from anywhere else so it would be no good for anyone wanting to go out to local bars, shops etc, but was ideal for the children who only wanted the pool and the beach. The beach was a bit disappointing as there wasn't much sand on it! We wondered if the sand had been "shipped" in. Our room was on the very edge of the site so although it was lovely and peaceful it was also quite a long way to the main pool and up about 3 or 4 flights of steps. Also the area around the pool was VERY slippy. We saw no end of children slipping and banging their heads on the tiles. Lots of tears!!! However, as first stated we thought Iberostar was an excellent Hotel and would definitely visit another one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: We have just returned from a holiday in this fantastic Hotel and cannot rate it highly enough. Everyone there from Reception staff to maids and waiters were most friendly. The cleanliness of the Hotel, pools and rooms was second to none. The food was beautiful and the choice was amazing! The Hotel is situated about a 20min walk from the Marina but there is a courtesy bus provided for anyone who does not want to walk. Incidentally, the walk is lovely, all along the sea front with wonderful views over to Fuertaventura and we did it most days! So thank you for our lovely holiday and hope to see you again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Sleepless Nanny; Author: Christa Charter; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: well done, Christa. looking forward to reading more of your stuff!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pwned (Lexy Cooper Mystery #2); Author: Christa Charter; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Palmers? really Christa? gross. PS loved the book. write faster.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Griefed (Lexy Cooper Mystery #3); Author: Christa Charter; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Christa's best book yet! I could NOT put this one down. Great plot twists, interesting characters, especially that clown at the airport, and a heart-pounding finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Saw Lexy Kissing Santa (Lexy Cooper Mystery 2.5); Author: Christa Charter; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: vintage Lexy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey; Author: Sam Keith; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: loved it (again); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: much better the second through; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summer Wind; Author: Christa Charter; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I couldn't put it down! Fun to read and full of great local flavor and clever plot twists. Didn't see that one coming. Looking forward to Lexa Cooper #4 as well as MM #2! Way to go, Christa!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Author: Cheryl Strayed; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: outstanding and brutally honest. could not out this one down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AWOL on the Appalachian Trail; Author: David Miller; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: should be required reading for anyone contemplating a long distance hike.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa; Author: Neil Peart; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: this is the third or fourth time I've read this, and I've enjoyed it each time. having done some bicycle touring of my own, years ago, this brought back a lot of memories for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom; Author: George Leopold; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: fascinating topic, but not terribly well written and/or edited. Many parts of the story seem to be repeated several times using different phrases. the part about the Apollo 204 fire gave me nightmares.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 2 brides lifted a 253-pound barbell together after exchanging vows to celebrate their marriage; Abstract: The photo of Zeena Hernandez, 27, and Lisa Yang, 28, lifting the barbell together in their wedding dresses has since gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft; Abstract: A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Roger Stone Lied to Congress After Helping Trump Win, Prosecutor Says; Abstract: Roger Stone wasn't lying to Congress about his contact with WikiLeaks over stolen emails that helped Donald Trump win the presidency, his lawyer told a jury at the start of the longtime Republican operative's criminal trial.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: In Virginia, progressive Democrats say Green New Deal helped turn statehouse blue; Abstract: The state Democratic party adopted the Green New Deal and a number of candidates were able to flip seats from red to blue.; Category: news
Title: Elizabeth Warren to Bill Gates: I'll explain my wealth tax to you; Abstract: Gates, worth an estimated $109 billion, wondered if he'd pay $100 billion under her plan to target country's largest fortunes; Category: news
Title: Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families; Abstract: The Supreme Court refused to shield Remington Arms Co. from potential liability for the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead in Newtown, Conn.; Category: finance | mind |
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