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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hanes Men's Ultimate Cotton Heavyweight Crewneck Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: I have ordered four of these, awesome work shirts for my husband, wash up great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 2 Pack Short-Sleeve Pocket Beefy-T; Brand: ; Review: Hold up really well for my husbands work shirts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 2 Pack Short-Sleeve Pocket Beefy-T; Brand: ; Review: Hold up really well for my husbands work shirts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K. Bell Women's 2 Pack Soft and Warm Fleece Lined Leggings; Brand: ; Review: Good quality, waste bands could be just a little tighter. The grey print is awesome, not to crazy just enough pattern.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Sillian Frey Boot; Brand: ; Review: They seemed to be a little different than the ones I tried on in the store, but I have enjoyed them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Printed Suit & Tie Tuxedo - Men's Long Sleeve T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: My husband band wore these for there high school reunion, they were a hit. They wash up well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Anthea Hotel Apts; City: Ayia Napa Famagusta District; Review: My partner and I stayed here between 10th-17th September...with my partner working in the hotel industry I'd say we were rather fussy customers! We were actually dreading it after reading the reviews but thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We went into Thomson and asked to be placed in the main building after reading reviews and were put in room 243. Our apartment was a really decent size, although we didn't use any of the cooking facilities (McDonald's was too convenient!) the extra space was so much nicer than being cramped into a small hotel room. Shower was powerful, don't really understand the over reviews about that. Room was spotless and we had clean towels regularly. Didn't see ants like others reported but did have a birds nest on our balcony! Bathroom was spotless, this was my biggest fear but there was nothing to worry about at all. The maid was really lovely and patient if we were still in the room when she was cleaning. The reception staff seemed a bit stand off-ish at first but became much more friendly once they'd got to know our faces. We loved the pool, there is 3 in the hotel but we only used so can't comment on the others. The main pool was always lively good music playing. Our favourite bit had to be the pool bar and it's cheap drinks! Delicious cocktails for 4 euros! And the food was great and reasonably priced. Stan, Mario and Angelica- the bar staff- were so friendly and helpful. Always smiling. The other bar in the hotel was great too, same drinks prices and live football perfect for my partner. The only down points were that the music could be quite loud around the pool- not great for siestas. Also sun loungers were a bit grotty. These small things weren't enough to affect our holiday though. I do think that maybe if we had gone in peak time it would have been full of groups of party goers but luckily for us it was mostly couples and more chilled out people. Must say we met some really great people here! Everyone was friendly and chatty, my partner would always find someone to drink at the bar with whilst I was getting myself done up to go out! Location was fantastic, surrounded by shops and easy walking distance from every where. Some steps round the back of the hotel take you straight in the square but I wouldn't recommend this by yourself or late at night-pitch black. Overall, I'd say this is a great place to stay and we would definitely stay again! Lively and fun vibe, clean rooms, cheap drinks. We are already looking to book for next summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moxhull Hall; City: The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield West Midlands England; Review: We held our wedding here in May 2015 and could not have been happier!!! The whole thing was so perfect. The staff could not have been more helpful from the start of planning to the day after! Xena and Andreas advised us throughout the planning and helped us plan our ideal day. On the day itself Andreas ran around like a headless chicken to make sure it all ran smoothly! We were treated like royalty. The food was FANTASTIC, I've had so many people say the lamb was the best they've ever tasted. My husband even had a specially made burger! The venue itself looked so beautiful in the pictures, the hotel gardens marquee etc were just stunning. We stayed in the bridal suite and our guests stayed in the hotel and outhouses, everybody loved their rooms. All rooms had super comfy beds and are decorated beautifully. Breakfast the next day was delicious too! I could write an essay on how amazing Moxhull Hall is, I cannot fault it at all. A massive thank you to Xena for her helpful emails about stupid things like table cloths throughout the planning! Gary for all his help and a friendly smile whenever we visited. Andreas for being so kind, helpful, full of good advice and constantly putting us at ease. Anything I rang about Andreas would just answer with "leave it with me", so reassuring with the stress of a wedding! A massive thank you to all the staff for providing a lovely room for my disabled brother and accommodating his needs. Do not think twice about visiting with a wheelchair user or if you are a wheelchair user! Moxhull will do anything then can to help and the whole venue has disabled access! Cannot wait to visit again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Manchester Airport M56 J6 Runger Lane South; City: Manchester Greater Manchester ; Review: Stayed at Runger Lane South the night before an early morning long hall flight. Nice hotel, room was big and spotless. Bed very comfortable! The staff were great too, thanks to one of the male bar staff who's name I unfortunately didn't note for finding my husband a phone charger. Really close to the airport and park and fly was very easy to use and convenient. Will definitely stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Rock Hotel; City: Ayia Napa Famagusta District; Review: Lovely hotel all new and clean and beautifully decorated. Bar is lovely with amazing cocktails and shisha. Staff are great too very helpful. Couldn't recommend more, can't wait to go back to this beautiful hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fownes Hotel; City: Worcester Worcestershire England; Review: I can't believe no other reviewers have mentioned how cold the rooms are! We stayed on the top floor the furthest away from the lobby area. Our room was freezing I didn't sleep at all! Plus you couldn't use any hot water in the bathroom as it didn't come out properly. On a plus note the location is good and some parts of the hotel are quite nice. In need of modernising and better heating though!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: River Rock Hotel; City: Ayia Napa Famagusta District; Review: Absolutely beautiful lively hotel. Visited every time I have been in cyprus for drinks but decided to stay this time round. Don't regret it for one moment- the hotel is beautiful with lovely decor. Absolutely spotless! The staff couldn't do more for you. I also like the fact the hotel is so lively and busy without being tacky how some other places in Agia Napa can be. It's classy! Can't believe it's only a three star to be honest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cheyenne; Brand: Clint Walker; Review: A great release on DVD. Cheyenne was, and still is for those who watched the series back in the 50s and 60s, one of the best and most popular westerns in television history. Big Clint Walker was perfect as Cheyenne Bodie. The show was Warner Brothers first venture into television and the first of a succesfull series of westerns produced by the studio: Maverick (also released on DVD), Sugarfoot, Bronco, Lawman, Colt .45. For this DVD Warner picked up 3 episodes from different seasons (1st, 2nd and 6th). A good choice. We can watch 2 episodes from 1956 and 1 from 1961 and see that the series kept the quality from the beginning to the end of the 7-season running show. Cheyenne remains a classic of the genre. But now, a big complaint! Warner Bros. is celebrating 50 years in television productions, yet the only DVDs released to preserve the memory of Warner's first years on TV were a mere sample of 3 episodes each of Cheyenne and Maverick. This is an extremely poor commemoration of an important event for Warner Brothers. DVDs featuring complete seasons of both Cheyenne and Maverick should be the real and right celebration and an opportunity for the studio to restore the good shows of past years to the new audience. Hey, Clint is still around and some commentary by him on the series would be an excellent extra for the DVD. The "Disappointed Fan" review by R. Waddingham was not fair to Warner Bros., neither to the Cheyenne DVD. Mr. Waddingham stated that all three episodes on the DVD have about 15 minutes chopped out. This is not correct. The first episode, The Storm Riders, has a running time of 43 minutes, which is the correct time for all (or most) Cheyenne episodes of the 1st. season, when Warner used some 10 minutes after the show for a "behind-the-scenes", promoting the studio movies. The other two episodes are 49 and 50 minutes each. This is the original running time. Nothing was cut. And Ty Hardin was not supposed to star in The Young Fugitives episode. For the 1961-62 season Cheyenne and Bronco alternated as part of The Cheyenne Show, so the "starring Ty Hardin as Bronco" in the logo didn't mean at all that Hardin was in the Cheyenne episode. However, the loud question remains unanswered: Why not full seasons for Cheyenne, one the best classic westerns in television history?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CHEYENNE SEASON 1 (FF)(DVD)(3PK); Brand: Clint Walker; Review: Warner Bros is riding towards the right direction. The release of the First Season of Cheyenne is not only a wise decision of the studio, but also an essencial one. Cheyenne was the show that led Warner Brothers to be one of the biggest companies producing television series. Cheyenne was the very beginning for the studio, and it was, and still is, an important part in television history. Along with Gunsmoke, Cheyenne established the pattern for other western series to come out of Warner Bros and other studios. Clint Walker was not a good actor, but his massive physical building and his soft way of speaking were perfect for a rugged hero of a western show and he became one of the most remarkable television stars for the genre. The first season of Cheyenne, in spite of being excellent, was not the best one. The episodes ran a bit shorter because Warner used the final minutes for a "behind-the-scenes", promoting the studio movies. And that pleasing song by William Lava and Stan Jones was absent. Unfortunately the first season had only 15 episodes. Nevertheless, this DVD box is a must for anybody who wants to get in touch with old television shows and learn how good and attractive they were. Let's enjoy the first season of Cheyenne, and hope that Warner Bros releases the second, the third and so on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheyenne: Season 2; Brand: Clint Walker; Review: The Cheyenne show is a fabulous trip to the Golden Age of television, to the days when the western genre was simple and pure, when manicheism was well established, good guys versus bad guys. We must urge Warner Bros. to release the second season of Cheyenne as soon as possible. The previous one was released on June 6, 06, so now it is the right time for a new release. The first season of Cheyenne was indeed very good, but the second one is much, much better in all aspects. Season one had only 15 episodes and each ran about 40 minutes each. Season two has 20 episodes running about 50 minutes each. The writing is much better for season two. The famous Cheyenne logo (Cheyenne's bust and the mountainous background)and the familiar theme song by William Lana & Stan Jones, both lacking in the first season, are largely featured starting with season two. The episodes also carry beautiful designs for the initial and final credits. And finally a word about Clint Walker. He is a better actor in this season, proving that he was one of best western stars for television. The second and third seasons of Cheyenne are the outstanding years of the show, a must to everybody that loved the great TV westerns of the 50s and 60s, and also a must to people that never had the opportunity to watch those fantastic and innocent shows of yesterday. The episodes of the second season (1956/57)are as follow: 1 - The Dark Rider (guests: Diane Brewster, Myron Healey) 2 - The Long Winter 3 - Death Deals the Hand (guests: Leo Gordon, Arthur Hunnicut) 4 - The Bounty Killer (guest: Andrew Duggan) 5 - The Law Man 6 - The Mustang Trail (guest: Diane Brewster) 7 - Lone Gun (guests: Nancy Hale, Bob Steele) 8 - The Trap 9 - The Iron Trail (guest: Dennis Hopper) 10 - Land Beyond the Law (guest: Andrew Duggan) 11 - Test of Courage 12 - War Party (guest: Angie Dickinson) 13 - Deadline (guest: Ann Robinson) 14 - Big Ghost Basin (guest: Merry Anders) 15 - Born Bad 16 - The Brand (guest: Edward Byrnes) 17 - Decision at Gunsight (guests: John Carradine, Marie Windsor) 18 - The Spanish Grant (guests: Peggy Castle, Douglas Kennedy) 19 - Hard Bargain (guest: Richard Crenna) 20 - The Broken Pledge (guest: John Dehner); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rawhide: Season 2, Vol. 2; Brand: Clint Eastwood; Review: I could be urged to give 5 stars to this show, but I just can't do it. Rawhide was one of the best western series for television and it sure deserved 5 stars... but not the product released by greedy Paramount. For it, only 1 star, nothing else. Two volumes for a complete season 2 at $38.99 each (official price) means $ 77.98 for a single season! This is a very high price...and ridiculous too! Paramount is not doing right with the Rawhide series. Why so much focus on Clint Eastwood for the box covers? Eric Fleming was the real star of Rawhide and he is always "small and in the background" on the boxes! I understand Clint is famous today, and Eric Fleming is almost forgotten, but he was the main character in Rawhide, and, at the time, a better actor than Eastwood. At least Paramount should give both of them equal focus. Indeed, Rawhide is a great show poorly released by Paramount!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cheyenne: Season 2; Brand: Clint Walker; Review: The second season of Cheyenne was finally released. It is in 2 volumes (5 discs each), but both parts are currently available and all 20 episodes of the season are reproduced in high quality. This is the best season of Cheyenne (season 3 is also in the same level) and it is a must to all western fans and to people who watched television in the 50s and 60s. It was originally aired from September 11, 56 thru June 4, 57. These episodes have many important guest stars, people now retired or deceased: James Garner, Angie Dickinson, Peggie Castle, Ruchard Crenna, Merry Anders, Dennis Hoppe, Edward Byrnes, John Carradine, etc. Hollywood was really unfair to Clint Walker. He was underestimated as an actor. Today, when we watch the Cheyenne series, or Fort Dobbs, or Yellowstone Kelly, or Gold of the Seven Saints, we can see how good he was when portraing a westerner. I don't think he could have done well in soap operas or in any Shakespearean drama, but in western movies he was perfect, as good as John Wayne, Gary Cooper or Randolph Scott. Clint certainly deserved a better chance in Hollywood in the old days, when the western genre was still alive. All Cheyenne fans are now waiting for the third season. Hurry up, Warner Archive and make Big Clint ride again for another 20 episodes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Boys surprise their coach with a brand new ride; Abstract: The students raised funds to buy Skip Babineaux a new SUV when his old car had issues running, and praised him for his valuable teaching and contributions to the community.; Category: news
Title: National Dessert Day: Where to get Free Dessert at Wendy's, TGI Friday and More; Abstract: Where to get free or discounted desserts and sweets for National Dessert Day, including nationwide and local offers.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Sure, it was the Jets, but that was the best performance of the season; Abstract: The Patriots wasted no time against an overmatched opponent, their defense looking title-worthy all on its own.; Category: sports
Title: Mohamed Sanu Can't Contain Excitement Over Trade To Patriots On Twitter; Abstract: It was a good day for New England Patriots fans and perhaps and even better day for Mohamed Sanu. Patriots fans awoke on Tuesday morning basking in the glory of; Category: sports
Title: Here's What Bill Belichick Told Patriots' Defense In Sideline Huddles Vs. Jets; Abstract: Multiple times during the New England Patriots' - demolition of the New York Jets ESPN cameras showed an animated Bill Belichick gathering his defense on the sideline for in-game coaching; Category: sports
Title: New Hyundai Azera Looks Pretty Gorgeous; Abstract: The full-size sedan quietly left the U.S. market a few years ago, but now we're hoping it returns.; Category: autos
Title: Repair or replace: Here's a rule of thumb for when it's time to break up with your old car; Abstract: Is there a sweet spot that tells you when it's time to stop putting money into an old car?; Category: finance
Title: Tom Brady and the art of the quarterback sneak; Abstract: "I think Tom's one of the best to ever play the game in that area," said Browns coach Freddie Kitchens.; Category: sports
Title: Chasing history: Tiger Woods eyes record win No. 82 at Zozo Championship; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: How to Reheat Leftover Fried Chicken; Abstract: When you just want to savor that crispy crust one more time.; 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: Trump Seethes After NY Judge Orders Him to Pay $2 Million For Misusing Charitable Funds: 'No Wonder Why We Are All Leaving!'; Abstract: President Donald Trump is blasting the ruling handed down by a New York judge that he must cough up $2 million to settle a case which alleged that the president used his charitable foundation to advance his 2016 campaign. New York Supreme Court Justice Salliann Scarpulla ordered Trump to pay the settlement, saying, "Mr. Trump's […]; Category: news
Title: Josh Gordon Admits Patriots' Decision To Waive Him Was Surprising; Abstract: The New England Patriots made a move that was surprising to fans just weeks ago and it appears the player who got let go had a similar reaction; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kuhn Rikon 2705 Kitchen Shears, Red; Brand: Kuhn Rikon; Review: These puppies could cut through anything! No more room ruined knives at our house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secura Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 18/10 Bonus Stainless Steel Screen (1000ML); Brand: Secura; Review: It is so nice to have my espresso stay hot in this insulated pot. I'm sure I'll be tempted to drink too much coffee.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS 5 Tiers Shoe Rack Space Saving Shoe Tower Cabinet Storage Organizer Grey ULSH55G; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: After putting this together himself, my grandson was able to get his collection of size 13 shoes off the floor. He's thrilled with how much better his room looks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DecoBros Supreme Commercial Grade Clothing Garment Rack, Chrome; Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: This was something I needed for a garage sale to display my clothing. It was super easy to put up. My kindergarten grandson and I did it in just minutes. It was sturdy, rolled well, and didn't fall apart with all the mishandling at the garage sale. I do wish it had a cover so that I could actually put some of my off-season clothes in the garage without them getting dusty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Styles 5180-16 Arts and Crafts Student Desk, Cottage Oak Finish; Brand: Home Styles; Review: The product arrived so damaged that I sent it back. Three the four corners were badly mashed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Marbrisa Slat Back Side Chairs Sienna Brown (Set of 2); Brand: Coaster Home Furnishings; Review: I have loved this product before but, this time only one chair arrived and it was broken! It had gone to someone elses home first because they're packing slip is still in the box. Luckily, I have learned to unpack heavy things on the porch in case I have to send them back. Which in this case I did.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: STOLEN CHILD PB; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Elliot Page; Review: I had some trouble with this book. I don't like that the author made Sue out to be a really annoying and mean person that no one liked just so that all the loose ends could be tied up. It would have been a more compelling story had she been well- liked. Even her daughter never, ever liked her. Even as a baby, it seemed. That's probably not how it would be in real life. Sue would have made Joy her entire world, and probably spoiled her rotten, not been rude and snappy with her all of the time. Everyone was saying that Sue was such a good person at her funeral, then BAM, everyone is saying how hard it was to get along with her. And really? A whole town hates you for slapping a kid that is never there? They don't even know this kid, yet they all believe that he is innocent. I don't agree with her kidnapping the baby, but if I had been her, I would have left the horrible husband, and that town, years ago.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheyenne: A Timeless Series Novel, Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa L. Wiedmeier Page; Review: Let me start off by saying that Cheyenne was the most annoying character I've seen in a while. She's constantly whining about something, acting more like a 12 year old than the 19 year old that she is supposed to be. I can't believe anyone would ever be this helpless. The guys are just as annoying. I feel like the author put 'We can't tell you, because we are trying to protect you' on macros, because that's all they ever say. In short, they say nothing, we get no info. Then, it goes from being a semi- decent fantasy to a cheesy soft- core porn romance. WTH??? If I wanted romance, I would have looked up romance. I didn't. Not only that, but she bounces back and forth between two of them. Does every story have to have a love triangle in it? I started skimming through it at the halfway mark, just to say I finished it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inheritance: A Psychological Mystery and Suspense Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Wymark Page; Review: ****Spoilers**** This is not a believable story. I've never, even in movies and books seen a shrink behave this way. When a woman, who apparently has some issues, tells you that she is dreaming of hurting young girls, you don't come up with 'oh, it's fine, you just inherited some memories'. Huh?? I would have told him to find a shrink. Also, you tell your best friend that you wanted to, or were afraid of harming your children, and she tells you she knows you won't? Shrug of the shoulders. Everything will be fine. Does everyone live in some kind of fantasy land? Oh, honey, I keep dreaming of raping and murdering a young girl, do you want to hear all the details and then nod like its normal?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Bunker: Part One: Darkness Falls (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Teague Page; Review: I can't say that I hated this book. I also can't say that I liked it. The book bounced around too much, without going into enough detail in each part. In the end, I don't really remember too much about it. I thought the twin was a boy and it turned out to be a girl, but it wasn't too shocking, as the author was pretty vague about her description. I think the idea of the implants in the neck is pretty cool, though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Infinite Sacrifice; Author: Visit Amazon's L. E. Waters Page; Review: I like the idea of visiting past lives. It's intriguing. I love that the author was able to do that in this book, and make it seem realistic. I couldn't wait to see what her next life was like, or in what era it occurred. Great job on this, and I look forward to getting the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burn the Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Jenkins Page; Review: I'll be honest, I quit reading the book at the part where he was trying to get past the blockade. I think the author stayed on one scene entirely far too long, telling way too much information at one time. It just turned very boring very quickly.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Parallel; Author: Visit Amazon's Claudia Lefeve Page; Review: **SPOILERS** I liked this book from start to finish. If there were a lot of typos, I didn't even notice. I liked the fact that her best friend in the home turned into her best friend in the alternate reality. Even though I suspected it after the scene with his wife, I couldn't wait for Cooper to tell her they were married. That was the best cliffhanger ever. The only confusing part was when the girls see the older Cooper at the party. Does that mean she had gone back and married him when he was younger, or what? Can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stacy Claflin Page; Review: It's the story of what happens almost every day in the world. A girl meets a boy online, and she disappears. At least she's lucky that he wants her to be his daughter and nothing more. She has time to figure out how to keep him calm and try to find a way out. I can't believe the grandparents didn't recognize their own grandchild though. Or rather, notice it wasn't their grandchild.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Held (Gone) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Stacy Claflin Page; Review: All in all, this was a fairly good book. It seems very realistic throughout. I am still intrigued to find out what happened to the real Heather and what will happen with Alex and Zoey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dahmer Flu eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Cox Page; Review: **SPOILERS** Where do I start? Right at the beginning I knew that our protagonist would be a useless dimwit. He hears his wife screaming, and stays in his chair. He sees his daughter go to the door, and stays in his chair. Seriously? Next, when a mob of obvious zombies comes, he leads his family to a corner to wait and die. He finally thinks it may be a good idea to go through the window when there is about a foot between his family and them. At this point, while his family crawls through the window, I guess the zombies are just standing there and staring dumbly, because no one gets bit or anything. (Even though the zombies were within a foot of them the whole time.) Then, it skips forward, and Brad winds up shooting a guy and his friend because they made a joke about raping his daughter. Those two I didn't care for, but Brad left the man's very pregnant wife to fend for herself right as a hoard was moving in. Then- and this part really got me- instead of stabbing through the ceiling to hide in the rafters, they try to hold off a mob of zombies with wood that had been nailed across the doors and windows. Both the parents actually turn their backs on the kids and watch a window while their kids, an eight year old and an infant, try to stay away from the zombies breaking in from every direction. Really? It's no surprise that the baby gets bitten. This family is the worst at sticking together and making smart decisions.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven-X; Author: Mike Wech; Review: I'm just going to say that no one is going to execute a pregnant woman. I don't care if she assassinated the president. They'd wait until she delivered. It's just bad press. The place that executed her would be subject to hate from all sides.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clockwise: (A young adult time travel novel) (The Clockwise Collection) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Elle Strauss Page; Review: I really liked this book. Casey can travel backwards in time, always going to the same place in the eighteen hundreds and returning at the same moment that she left from. She's been doing this since she was nine. It kept my interest through the whole thing. I wouldn't mind reading the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jenny Pox; Author: Visit Amazon's J L Bryan Page; Review: I like Jenny after she meets Seth. Before that she is just a lonely girl who feels sorry for herself. Too sorry. She and Seth have great chemistry, but really, you try to screw the first guy you come into contact with, literally? Then there are suddenly three people in one town with afflictions. I almost set the book down then and there, but I stuck it out. I liked how it ended, and look forward to reading the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Child: Book One of the Children of Fire Series (Volume 1); Author: Alica A Mckenna-Johnson; Review: If the author were to shorten this book by half, you would not miss much. She drones on and on about crap that has nothing to do with the story. The passages from her mother are way too long. I skipped many of them, just getting the first and last sentences, and still knew what was going on. I had a problem with her having a problem with Taliesin. He didn't seem that bad to me. She said he had an attitude problem from the very first sentence he said, I didn't get that at all. Overall, story was okay, but too slow, and way too much junk.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flare; Author: Jonathan Weldon Maas; Review: The parts with Zeke were kind of annoying. All he did was nod, grr. The he meets the preacher guy who drones on and on about religious crap. I had to skim over most of those parts. I didn't pay much attention to Heather, as she didn't really have any major parts, she was just a character to further the plot. Ash was a good character. Heather and Ash are both pansies, though. Really, you can't kill someone to protect yourself? People like that would never survive an apocalypse, I don't care how smart they supposedly are. Courtney was pretty good. I like the way her character still sees the world. Honestly though, where are all the day walkers? You mean to tell me that, in the twenty- first century, no one devises a way to walk during the day? We have special suits to help people who are allergic to the sun. We have suits for scientists who work with dangerous things. We have freaking astronaut suits. Yet the only people who have the ability to walk during the day are the people at the Salvation? Nope, not buying it. Also, anything that is hot enough to burn a human to a crisp in a few minutes is strong enough to cause fires to most homes, and would have left every plant ashes. There wouldn't be bodies wrapped in sheets, because they would have caught on fire as soon as the sun touches it. Think about it, when you sit close to a fire, your clothes will start to smolder long before your skin starts peeling away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manipulate (Alien Cadets); Author: Visit Amazon's Corrie Garrett Page; Review: Learning about the children's lives after they were taken should have been developed more. I loved the part with Nat and Akemi on the ship. I think Akemi is one of the best characters, especially after her transformation. The other characters were good too, though. I'd like to know what happens to Jonathan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rain - Part 1; Author: Joseph A. Turkot; Review: There was hardly any dialogue at all. No excitement. It felt like it was just a book of random thoughts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paradox; Author: Visit Amazon's C. David Milles Page; Review: I admit, at first I was getting pretty annoyed that they couldn't just do something. They had to think about everything and follow a lot of rules when time- traveling. It was a good book, with a few twists that I will not divulge here. I will say that the whole paradox thing is bull after learning what the main character did. They basically said that you can exist in a paradox, Why all the worry about creating a paradox, when you live in one?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apparition; Author: Visit Amazon's Dylan White Page; Review: This author needs to practice showing, not telling. Every time jade and Seth talk about his abilities, or why or how, it's an info dump. Jade is a huge brat, treats everyone like crap. I would expect this from a younger teen, but not a seventeen year old. It doesn't make sense that the ghost at Ashley's house would suddenly take an interest in jade. Weird. Also, Seth totally killed Derek.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Population Zero (A Dystopian Doomsday Thriller) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's LM Mallery Page; Review: Not a great book, but not a crappy one either. I find it hard to believe that bob would leave that bunker and bring the formula for a son he didn't know is real or not. Also, he and Caitlyn fall for each other very quickly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Doomsday Kids: Liam's Promise (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Karyn Langhorne Folan Page; Review: This book was pretty believable, nothing too out there. Liam was very generous allowing rod to come, even his gf Amy. Its sad that Lilly does right before they make it. I really don't like the kids in the cabin that much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beneath Claire's House (Mount Herod Legends Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Corey J. Popp Page; Review: My only problem was the ending. It seemed like the author was just trying to tie up story lines, there didn't seem to be a lot of effort put into it. Just a few more paragraphs would have worked. Also, why did she go into foster care? She almost seventeen, she could have cared for herself. Her dad wasn't poor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Night Without End: Book Two of The Eden Project; Author: Visit Amazon's DP Fitzsimons Page; Review: Love it. We follow the groups that made it out of the dome and into space. I can't say too much without giving away the story. Just know that they have a few problems and have to try and overcome them. I will be reading the next in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scorched; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Soll Page; Review: Love the idea, and the characters aren't bad. These three seek what is beyond their home and meet different communities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resistance (The Institute Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kayla Howarth Page; Review: This one had more action than the first, but half of it makes no sense. They try to mate her to an older guy who already has like ten kids and four wives. Just so there will be a child with double abilities.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hill - Ben’s Story (Book One).; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew M Stafford Page; Review: Has potential. Loved the ending, but it moved too slow for me and repeated a lot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Belkin (F3U133b10) Hi-Speed USB A/B Cable, USB Type-A and USB Type-B (10 Feet); Brand: Belkin; Review: Quick & Fast Worked 100% Cheap, Good, and Fast Programming the printer didn't take more than a few minutes and the cable Perfecto :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PWR+ UL Listed Laptop Charger for HP 463958-001 741727-001 740015-001 710412-001 AC Adapter Hp Spectre; Brand: PWR+; Review: Great product works perfect never had any issues; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auto Antenna for XM Satellite Radio Receivers (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Belkin; Review: Works Graet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster iCable 800 MP3 Player to Auxiliary Input Cord (3 Feet) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Monster; Review: Best Aux Cable i Ever Owned; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster MBL AI 1000 RMINI-7 WW Audio Cable; Brand: Monster; Review: Heavy Duty and A1 Sound quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Christop 13; Description: rescue helicopter; based in Bielefeld, Germany
Title: die-in; Description: form of protest in which participants simulate being dead.
Title: Druidism; Description: Modern spiritual or religious movement that promotes connection and reverence for the natural world
Title: MV Agusta 500 racers; Description: Motorcycles used to compete in 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing series
Title: The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander; Description: painting attributed to Gasparo Diziani
Title: The Dark Mountain, No. 1; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Portrait of a German Officer; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Mt. Katahdin, Maine, No. 2; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Still Life No. 2; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: The Dark Mountain, No. 2; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Cemetery, New Mexico; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Banquet in Silence; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Albert Pinkham Ryder; Description: painting by Marsden Hartley
Title: Two Men at a Table, Man Eating (from Switzerland 1869 Sketchbook); Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Man and Trees, Florida; Description: drawing by John Singer Sargent
Title: Egyptian Woman; Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Landscape with Goatherd; Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Egyptians Raising Water from the Nile; Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Arab Woman; Description: watercolor by John Singer Sargent
Title: Rushing Brook; Description: artwork by John Singer Sargent
Title: Glacier on the Ortler; Description: drawing by John Singer Sargent
Title: Treetops against Sky; Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Sunset; Description: drawing by John Singer Sargent
Title: Angels, Mosaic, Palatine Chapel, Palermo; Description: watercolor by John Singer Sargent
Title: Studies of a Dead Bird; Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Camouflaged Field in France; Description: watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Open Doorway, Morocco; Description: painting by John Singer Sargent
Title: Rosa Bonheur; Description: painting by Anna Klumpke (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Title: Machinery; Description: painting by Charles Demuth
Title: Tulips; Description: painting by Charles Demuth
Title: After Sir Christopher Wren; Description: painting by Charles Demuth
Title: Bermuda No. 2, The Schooner; Description: drawing by Charles Demuth
Title: Red Cabbages, Rhubarb and Orange; Description: painting by Charles Demuth
Title: Mountain with Red House; Description: painting by Charles Demuth
Title: Template:LGBT in New York; Description: Wikimedia template on LGBT in New York
Title: Metanarrative; Description: A theory that gives comprehensive interpretation to events or experiences based on a claim of universal truth
Title: Refreshing the Weary; Description: painting by Robert Hannah
Title: JAMA Internal Medicine; Description: journal
Title: Gaul; Description: region of ancient Europe
Title: research; Description: systematic study undertaken to increase knowledge
Title: pride parade; Description: outdoor events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) social and self acceptance, achievements, legal rights, and pride
Title: big data; Description: Information assets characterized by such a high volume, velocity, and variety to require specific technology and analytical methods for its transformation into value
Title: list of Sri Lankan Air Force aircraft squadrons; Description: Wikimedia list article | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Canford Crossing B B; City: Wimborne Minster Dorset England; Review: Stayed here for two nights and would highly recommend this wonderful bed and breakfast, the room was comfortable and immaculate with a large very well equipped bathroom. It was lovely having fresh milk for tea and drinks and snacks in the fridge. The breakfast was delicious with large choice and the hosts made us feel very welcome we will certainly be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parker New York; City: New York City New York; Review: Stayed here for a four day family trip. The Parker is in a superb location very easy to get around to all major sights. Check in and lobby staff were excellent however this hotel was a real disappointment. Having been classed as 4+ star property and member of Leading hotels of the world. The rooms were extremely tired and badly equipped no water/ minibar / tea or coffee facilities. A small empty fridge in middle of the floor. The room smelt damp and musty, we did ask for an alternative room but on inspection it was no better. The bathroom was tiny and again smelt damp and was very outdated. The room did have a superb view of Central Park. Norma’s restaurant breakfast was delicious but outrageously expensive even by NY standards. There are no areas in this hotel to sit comfortably to relax the bar is a corridor connecting the lobby to the street and although nicely decorated it is small and a walk way used constantly by guests to get to the street. There would be numerous other options I imagine for a similar price in just as convenient location.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Stayed here in July for a short break with my daughter. It is a beautiful hotel, the rooms are a little on the small side but extremely comfortable and well appointed we had a stunning view of the canal. What makes this hotel very special though are the staff particularly the Concierge. They were unbelievably helpful and helped to make out trip even more magical particularly one day when one gentleman went out of his way to secure tickets for us at the Anne Frank museum which I had been trying for months to get on line. The hotel canal cruise too was a particular highlight and great value as much the same as the general tours but much more relaxing and luxurious. The location of this hotel too is superb although very close to the red light district it is quiet and very easily walkable to most of the main attractions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel and look forward to returning next time we are in Amsterdam.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lemongarden; City: Sutivan Brac Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: We travelled to the Lemon Garden as a family in August for a week before a Croatia yacht charter. It is a really beautiful hotel. The location is magnificent on the harbour front with a superb quiet garden behind the hotel around a spectacular steel pool. The rooms are large and extremely comfortable and the staff were very helpful. We really enjoyed the 15 minute cycle to the private beach and ate delicious simple lunches at the beach bar each day. The food at the hotel was exceptional throughout our stay. I would recommend taking the hotel boat from airport to the hotel it was a wonderful way to arrive and a very simple 30 minute ride almost from the airport door. Can’t wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baraza Resort Spa Zanzibar; City: Bwejuu Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: We stayed here in early September to celebrate our wedding Aniversary. I can honestly say that this resort is stunning. The location is picture perfect, talcum powder white sand and turquoise water. The design of the hotel is beautiful and the rooms are huge and very luxurious. It is true as mentioned I other reviews that it is not possible to swim at low tide but the reef walks are spectacular and at high tide the swimming is amazing. My husband is a keen diver and he enjoyed the diving although commented it was more suited to experienced divers. There is snorkelling a short minibus ride away. We stayed one row back from the beach the room had a sea view and was more private than those directly on the beach. All the staff were wonderful and made us feel very special without being in any way intrusive. The spa was one of the best I have ever experienced. The food is delicious and varied which is often not the case with all inclusive.also the bar staff and drinks were fantastic. This is a very special place indeed and I hope one day to return. If there was anything negative to say it would not be the place to choose if you were expecting nightlife as it was very quiet in the evenings and the resort was full. Tha5 suited us perfectly but may not suit some.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bone Collector, The (1999); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Brief, The (1993); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Parent Trap, The (1961); Genres: Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1950); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Imitation of Life (1959); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vow, The (2012); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courageous (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Jay (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls (2016); Genres: Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13th (2016); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Siege of Jadotville (2016); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birth of a Nation (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Quiet Passion (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spotlight (2015); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Short, The (2015); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zootopia (2016); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Room (2015); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deadpool (2016); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love Building (2013); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Lottery Tickets (2016); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Captive (1945); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Make a Monster (1958); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Freedom (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Waiting List (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kick the Moon (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbie: Spy Squad (2016); Genres: Action, Animation, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vonage DigitalVoice Service; Brand: Vonage; Review: Opened the integrated VTech-Vonage two-phone package and plugged the phones in to a wall recepticle to fully charge. The Vonage-VTech module plugs into a wall recepticle and the provided Ethernet cable into the back of the Vonage module and then into the Ethernet port of my Apple Extreme wireless router which is connected to my RoadRunner Modem. At the Vonage Web site, I set up my Vonage account using the phone registration numbers in the box. This included my 911 registration and notification of my land line supplier for number transfer to Vonage. The Vonage site is very well disigned and easy to use. In fifteen minutes the Vonage-VTech unit had programmed itself and my phone service was fully operational. Vonage Tech Support suggested I call forward my land line to a temporary Vonage "port" number and all incoming phone calls rang to my new VTech-Vonage phone. It took three business days for my land line number to be transferred to Vonage and I never missed a call. The Vonage Customer Service/Tech Support has been very helpful and the integrated VTech phone and Vonage package works effortlessly. I have the Vonage module hooked to a battery backup. Should the power fail or be interrupted, I still have phone service. The battery backup prevents having to wait for the Vonage unit to reload like a TIVO unit after a power failure! Vonage Tech Support made this suggestion. I have had no problems or horror stories as I have read in some of the posted reviews. You need not be a "TECH NERD" to install this system! Some of the extra "FREE" features are terrific.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acoustic Research PR182N Fiber Optical/Toslink Digital Cable (12 feet); Brand: Acoustic Research; Review: CD's have a Perfect Matt Finish to use a Thermal Label and Never a bad CD. I have used over a thousand and can't remember a bad CD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston MobileLite 9-in-1 USB 2.0 Reader with 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card FCR-ML+SD/2GB; Brand: Kingston; Review: Well made and perfect for the pocket or keychain. Makes it easy to transfer data or images.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eye-Fi 4 GB Explore Video SDHC Wireless Flash Memory Card EYE-FI-4EV; Brand: Eye-Fi; Review: Transfers your images to your computer and/or any sharing website photo printer automatically and quickly. Any hotspot or 3G location allows automatic transfer. Just turn on the camera and poof...on their way. Photos arrive on multiple computers at the same time. Software is also on the chip. Setup is easy and telephone support is free.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zelher P20 Over the Head noise canceling Bluetooth Headset for Cellphones 21 Hour Talk Time; Brand: ZelHer; Review: A Computer Tech spending time in server rooms, I can hear support calls to the factory and the noise canceling does a great job removing the whine of the servers from my conversations. I have used the set for ten hour stretches and not run out of battery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skylink 318R Wireless Receiver; Brand: Skylink; Review: Works.. Easy installation and no programming hassles.. Great directions...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cup Mount Holder iKross 2-in-1 Tablet and Smartphone Adjustable Swing Cradle with Extended Cup Car Mount Holder Kit for Apple; Brand: iKross; Review: Clever use of aluminum tubing inner core covered neatly dressed in poly jacket. Where you form it to stay..it stays. Very pleased with the installation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uxcell uxcell Data Phone Wire Butt Splice 3 Ports UR Connector (Pack of 100); Brand: uxcell; Review: Such clever little things that accomplish the splice or connection without removing the insulation from the wire. I also purchased the Platinum Tools 12100C Connector Pressing tool by North Coast Electric to make the installation perfect every time. Yes you can use a pair of household pliers but you will not seat every connection perfectly each time without the connector tool. I leave the tool in a storage case with the butt splices so iI don't have to hunt for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker Tempered-Glass Screen Protector for iPad Mini/iPad Mini 2 / iPad Mini 3 with Retina display; Brand: Anker; Review: Love the rounded edges of this Anker Tempered Glass Scratch Terminator. I throw my iPad mini in my briefcase along with car keys, etc..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JacobsParts V1 Adhesive Cable Management Clips, 0.85 Inch Adjustable Clamp, White (25 Pack); Brand: JacobsParts; Review: Good attachment but could use foam tape for irregular surfaces.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Microsoft Outlook 2013 Step by Step; Author: Visit Amazon's Joan Lambert Page; Review: The bottom line, Microsoft should have given this book with the program as it's manual. Obviously printing cost prevented it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul McFedries Page; Review: Microsoft should include this book with their Windows 8 operating system. Someone, everyone should definitely bring that to their attention.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Word 2013 For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Gookin Page; Review: The Dummies series of books use to be great. Lately they've gotten off course. Seems they lost the humor which made reading their books enjoyable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Picture Yourself Learning Corel PaintShop Pro X6; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Koers Page; Review: If you have Corel PaintShop Pro X6 then this book is a necessity and very helpful in getting tasks done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for Photographers; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken McMahon Page; Review: This is yet another book that should have accompanied the program as a manual. It served me well and I passed it on to the kids.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Picture Yourself Learning Corel PaintShop Pro X5; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Koers Page; Review: If you have Corel PaintShop Pro X5 then this book is a necessity and very helpful in getting tasks done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windows 10 Plain & Simple; Author: Nancy Muir Boysen; Review: Good book. Very Informative.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windows 10 Step by Step; Author: Visit Amazon's Joan Lambert Page; Review: Good book. Very Informative.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windows 10 Simplified; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul McFedries Page; Review: Good book. Very Informative.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fred and Ted's Road Trip (Beginner Books(R)); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Eastman Page; Review: Good book for kids; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My First Ukulele For Kids: Learn To PLay: Kids; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Parker Page; Review: Good learning tool for beginners.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Read Music; Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Evans Page; Review: It's title says it all "How to read music" You will learn from this easy to understand booklet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piano and Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Holly Day Page; Review: I'm a big fan of the "DUMMIES" series of books. They haven failed me yet. This is a good book to buy if your into keyboarding.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How To Play Keyboard: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Parker Page; Review: Good learning book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Streamlight 69120 TLR-2 C4 LED Rail Mounted Weapon Flashlight with Laser Sight, Black - 300 Lumens; Brand: Streamlight; Review: This is a great compact light and laser combo. Mounting can be done with no tools at all. Very bright light and laser.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Browning High-Grade Leather/Canvas Case; Brand: Browning; Review: I was very excited to get this case, and despite my rating, will probably keep it. The case exterior is beautiful and well made, material and parts are of good quality. However, once I opened the case, i was very disappointed. The interior was poorly constructed. A couple brad nails were poking through the lining material and a few of the spacers/dividers were not seated properly. A little time and energy fixed all the issues, but for the price, I was disappointed in the delivered product.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: WinCraft NCAA Racks/Futons 3-by-5 Foot Flag; Brand: WinCraft; Review: Flag can be seen through. The gold color is pale and more like a very light tan/yellow. Don't waste your time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: WinCraft NCAA Racks/Futons 3-by-5 Foot Flag; Brand: WinCraft; Review: Flag can be seen through. The gold color is pale and more like a very light tan/yellow. Don't waste your time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coleman RoadTrip LXX Portable Propane Grill, Black; Brand: Coleman; Review: Uneven heat and handle is too short. Wish I had gotten something different. I was really excited, as I had read so many positive reviews, and videos on how to convert this to LP from your already regulated rig line. Sadly, after using this on multiple trips, I wish I had gotten something else. It cooks very unevenly, and every-time I try to use the wheels, the lower table top pops out and drags/scrapes on the ground. Just overall poorly designed and executed. I've bought and used different swap tops for it, and it doesn't help. All I've come up with is leaving one side on high to seer meats, and then placing them on the other side that is off (as low is still too hot) to slow cook. Not what I wanted or was expecting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kat's 22200 80 Watt 36" Battery Thermal Wrap; Brand: Kat's; Review: I live in Minnesota and unfortunately I have to keep one car outside in the winter time. As any mechanic knows batteries lose a percentage of charge when they get really cold and won't allow the car to start. This wrap completely eliminated that problem, keeps the battery warm like it was 60 outside and our car started perfect every time even when the weather got below zero.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tire Inflator, 3-in-1 Inflation Gun, with Gun, Locking Chuck and 2-inch Gauge, NPT and Flexible Hose (Campbell Hausfeld MP600000AV); Brand: Campbell Hausfeld; Review: Very pleased with the product, gauge is very accurate and it seems of good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viair 91014 1 Gallon 4-Port Air Reservoir Tank with 1/4" NPT; Brand: VIAIR; Review: I read the other reviews about the quality of the tank as some stated it wasn't good. I have no issues with this tank, I thought is was of great quality and worked perfect in my application, couldn't be happier!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIAIR 90110 Pressure Switch with Relay; Brand: VIAIR; Review: This thing is huge, like previous reviewers I broke it apart to separate the relay and pressure switch. Everything worked out perfect, happy with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand General 55231 Red 16-Gauge Primary Wire; Brand: Grand General; Review: What can be said? It's a spool of wire, worked great and price was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WeatherTech 443861 Front FloorLiner for Select Dodge Challenger Models (Black); Brand: WeatherTech; Review: Honestly everyone should own these, saves your carpet! I live in Minnesota where there is a lot of dirt and salt on the roads in the winter, catches everything and I mean everything. Can't say enough and they look great too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Sports Strut Bar Front Carbon Steel Must Remove Engine Cover CSB1102; Brand: DC Sports; Review: Well got to hand to amazons application fit, it was actually correct. Bought this on sale on another site since it was a customer return due to a non fit, go figure. Purchased for a 2011 Challenger Rallye V6, the intake and throttle body sit higher on the V6 so of course it didn't fit and since the other brand bars are way way overpriced, $300 and up I was on a mission. I had to add 1 3/4 inches to each side to raise it up to clear and also have it so the hood closes. It does fit with a bit of modification. I'm attaching pictures also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Magic Pieces Mini Size Silver Triple Linked Stars Ear Studs; Brand: Magic Pieces Earrings; Review: I love them. So dainty yet so elegant. As well simple for everyday wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Leather Sling Bag For Men Women Sling Backpack with Charging Port Crossbody Backpack For Travel - Black; Brand: Chrysansmile; Review: Perfect!!! Fit my wristlet,phone,pair of my toddlers clothes for a just in case mess, inhaler,keys, gum etc. Love it!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MG Collection Bradley Bowling Shoulder Bag; Brand: MG Collection; Review: Thank god. I have been trying to find a good size bag forever. Got one on Groupon way way too big and ordered one on here which was also too big. Finally perfect. May not have a huge organization divider but I'm definitely thankful that I finally found something within the style and size I have been looking for especially in a crossbody. And even affordable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Mates - Womens - Libby; Brand: Nurse Mates; Review: I just got these a few minutes ago. I think they are adorable. Fun colors and comfy. Can't wait yo use them. I actually wear these in a kitchen. Fun and slip resistant. Definitely adds some style to the ol kitchen wardrobe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Essentials Plated Sterling Silver Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings; Brand: ; Review: Very pretty but small. I like that though. I prefer small than huge. Some huge hoops or other jewelry can look gaudy. These are perfect though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Ferry Boat Inn; City: Ullapool Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: we have been back to the Ferry Boat Inn 3 years running for lunch - always scampi and chips and fish and chips. This year my hubbie had to have the mussels in white wine and garlic. The portion was massive - the bread delicious and the sauce to die for! Always clean - always friendly - see you next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Athol House; City: Filey Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: we've stayed at the Athol house for the last 4 years and they never fail to satisfy. From carrying cases up the stairs to good, clean rooms and warm welcome with great breakfast. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering a trip to Filey look at this lovely, warm, family run hotel. Needless to say we've just booked again for this year - and only just managed to get in!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport; City: Bramhope Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed in the hotel on 11th April before we flew to Barcelona for a long weekend. We had an early flight (7am) and had to be there by 5am - the reception staff organised the taxi which was waiting for us when we arrived in reception at 445am. We left the car in the hotel car park while we were away and returned to find it safe and sound - at only the cost of the room! The room was good and clean and provided us with a good night's sleep before setting off on our journey to Spain. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel as a stay and fly - great value and great staff. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Keys Hotel; City: Kelso Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: I booked directly with the hotel by phone and when the person didn;t know the answer he asked to find out and call me back - which he did! amazing. The hotel is comfortable and welcoming and the staff very attentive. The room was again comfortable in a shabby way - the bed large and firm - the bathroom on a slope, but with good shower and fluffy, large towels. A very welcome break from driving from NE Scotland; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kylesku Hotel; City: Kylesku Caithness and Sutherland Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We've been to the Kylesku hotel many times - it is a fair drive from where we stay- however it is well worth while. Every time my hubbie has the Seafood Platter (he can't get past this on the menu) and even though some of the items were not available, the waitress explained what they had added to make up for it! I always go for the burger as it is always well cooked and well presented. I also found it great that our waitress talked knowledgeably to other groups in their language - German and French. Amazing service with amazing food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Isles Hotel and Restaurant; City: Achiltibuie Ross and Cromarty Scottish Highlands ; Review: Went for Sunday lunch in the bar with my hubbie. Third time we have been here and always assured of excellent food - we were not disappointed! The welcome was warm and we were given the lunch menu and also the sandwich menu. Hubbie had the seafood platter which was tasty and full of great seafood (langoustines, smoked salmon - hot and cold - oysters, smoked mackerel and more!) while I had soup (potato and spinach) with a sandwich. All served together and with a smile. Thank you also for introducing me to Jeremiah Weed and their glasses - and making Sunday lunch a good event; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greetham Valley Hotel; City: Greetham Rutland England; Review: I was running a training course here and the organisers arranged for me to stay there the night before. It takes a bit of finding (in the middle of a golf course) however when you get there it is well worth it. From the minute you walk in the service is impeccable, the walkways clean and the rooms pristine. Food is excellent and tasty - and the price (even though I didn't pay) was reasonable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healds Hall Hotel; City: Liversedge West Yorkshire England; Review: I attended a 70th birthday celebration here and it was truly amazing. The room was laid out really well and looked excellent. The menu was varied and the choice good. I had he spiced paneer on pomegranates followed by roast chicken and meringues for dessert. If you eat with your eyes - these were a treat - and they tasted better than they looked. Service was speedy and efficient and the waiter extremely patient when people couldn't remember what they'd ordered. I will be returning it was so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greetham Valley Hotel; City: Greetham Rutland England; Review: Booked a 3 day golf break for 3 ladies. 18 holes each day, full English breakfast and evening meals. Golf was amazing - both courses are challenging and took our golf to another level (or should that be down to another level) - the food was good, wholesome and not pretentious. The staff were extremely helpful and went between hotel and golf reception with ease - no waiting around for anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Milford Hotel; City: South Milford Selby District North Yorkshire England; Review: I use South Milford Hotel for all my training events and the last one was for a fund raiser for Children in Need. (Friday 17th November 2017) The conference staff are very professional and listen to my requirements and timings and adhere to this with professionalism. The training rooms are adequate, but well equipped for what is required. The one thing that all my trainees are bowled over by is the food. (it is never said at other venues I use) the lunches are amazing and always accompanied by chips to share. What's not to like? Was asked to write a review - never asked to do it before - but happy to now and recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Kasich to Congress: 'Look in the mirror at how you want to be remembered'; Abstract: Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said his advice for fellow Republicans in Congress during the impeachment process was to "look in the mirror at how you want to be remembered.; Category: news
Title: Dow closes 300 points higher on new trade deal with China; Abstract: Stocks ended higher Friday after President Donald Trump said China and the U.S. reached the first phase of a substantial trade deal that delays tariff hikes that were set to kick in next week.; Category: finance
Title: Yankees plan to go all relievers in ALCS Game 4 vs. Astros; Abstract: The Yankees plan to use their bullpen against Houston from the start in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. With the best-of-seven series tied 1-1, Luis Severino starts Game 3 on Tuesday against Gerrit Cole.; Category: sports
Title: Yes, Tom Brady's frustrated, and management deserves blame for that; Abstract: Poor planning has left Brady with less-than-optimum options to throw the ball to.; Category: sports
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: China Cancels Theatrical Release of Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'; Abstract: A week before its planned arrival, China has decided not to release Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in theaters. The director's ode to late-Sixties Hollywood would have marked the first time a non-edited Tarantino film received a widespread release in China, where Tarantino's violent films don't make it past the country's strict censors. Additionally, Variety reports that Tarantino was steadfast in his refusal to edit the film...; Category: movies
Title: White House delayed Ukraine trade decision in August, a signal that U.S. suspension of cooperation extended beyond security funds; Abstract: John Bolton, then-national security adviser, had warned the U.S. trade representative that President Trump probably would oppose any action that benefited the government in Kyiv.; Category: news
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Detroit Lions' Darius Slay: 'Nobody's safe' after Quandre Diggs trade; Abstract: A two-time Pro Bowler, Darius Slay did not directly answer when asked Thursday whether he wants to stay with the Detroit Lions at the trade deadline; Category: sports
Title: Putin just took a victory lap in the Middle East. Now he's turning to Africa; Abstract: For decades, the most visible link between Russia and the continent of Africa was the Kalashnikov. Rebel groups, national militaries and even police officers carried the Soviet-designed AK-47 rifle. They still do.; Category: news
Title: Frustrated Antonio Brown has active morning on Twitter; Abstract: Receiver Antonio Brown continues to wait for his next opportunity, and he continues to be justifiably frustrated by the fact that the NFL's slow-moving investigation is essentially keeping Brown suspended without pay.; Category: sports
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: Gary McCord speaks out loudly about being dropped from CBS golf team: 'Bottom line, they fired me'; Abstract: Gary McCord says that he was surprised by CBS' decision and disappointed with the way the network handled the situation after working there 30-plus years; Category: sports
Title: Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury; Abstract: KELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he'd struck her.; Category: sports
Title: Report: Stephen Strasburg's opt-out deadline creates awkward timing with World Series parade; Abstract: Stephen Strasburg's opt-out deadline is noon Saturday, two hours before the Washington Nationals' World Series parade.; Category: sports
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Trump Taxes: Appeals Court Rules President Must Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns; Abstract: A federal appeals panel said on Monday that President Trump's accounting firm must turn over eight years of his personal and corporate tax returns to Manhattan prosecutors, a setback for the president's attempt to keep his financial records private.; Category: news
Title: National Rifle Association Responds to Democratic Victory in Virginia, Warns of "Life Under a Distant Tycoon's Thumb"; Abstract: The group was also outspent by organizations such as Everytown and Giffords, which invested heavily in the Virginia legislative races.; Category: news
Title: Brazil oil auction a 'total disaster' as bidders stay away; Abstract: Brazil's largest-ever auction of oil deposits flopped, sending the real tumbling, after state-controlled Petroleo Brasileiro SA did most of the bidding while other major oil companies stayed away.; Category: finance
Title: Ukraine's Zelensky Bowed to Trump's Demands, Until Luck Spared Him; Abstract: It was early September, and Ukraine's new president, Volodymyr Zelensky, faced an agonizing choice: whether to capitulate to President Trump's demands to publicly announce investigations against his political enemies or to refuse, and lose desperately needed military aid.; Category: news
Title: Steelers Injury Report: James Conner misses practice Thursday, reportedly out Sunday; Abstract: Both Conner and Ramon Foster moved in the wrong direction on Thursday from a participation standpoint; Category: sports
Title: 1 in 4 circuit judges Trump picks, more than Reagan, Clinton, Obama; Abstract: President Trump has installed more federal circuit court judges than any president in the past four decades, topping former Presidents Reagan, Clinton and Obama.; Category: news
Title: Nolan Ryan leaves advisory role, won't return as Astros shuffle front office; Abstract: Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan is departing his role as executive advisor to Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, according to Mark Berman of Fox 26.; Category: sports
Title: Regis Philbin Lists Longtime Connecticut Estate at a Loss for $4.6 Million See Inside!; Abstract: Regis Philbin Lists $4.5 Million Connecticut Home See the Property; Category: tv
Title: Report: NCAA declares potential No. 1 overall pick Wiseman ineligible in shock ruling; Abstract: James Wiseman is 7-1 behemoth and a definite lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.; Category: sports
Title: Browns cut WR Antonio Callaway hours before kickoff amid reported substance-abuse ban; Abstract: ; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: ACME Markets; City: Medford, NJ; Review: This is the best market, they are large and go out of there way to help. Always fresh and always clean. Prices are the best in town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe's Pizzeria; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Great food they sent us over a extra salad to enjoy. Fast service food is always hot the green pepper and onion pizza is fantastic. Good place for a date night cause the food is so tasty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: Best donuts! Made fresh to order. Take a few minutes to look at the menu. There are lots of creative and good choices to make!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mexican Food Factory; City: Marlton, NJ; Review: I have been going to this place for years, every time it has been great! Food good, very tasty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACME Markets; City: Medford, NJ; Review: ACME during this coronvirius struggle is still offering 10 for 10 on lots of items, and keeping their shelves stocked. It's great see thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort; City: Maharepa Moorea Society Islands; Review: The Sofitel Moorea is incredible: gorgeously manicured lawns and garden areas; exceptionally clean beach and pool areas; and absolutely the best and clearest snorkeling area on the island. Even though we booked a Luxury Garden Bungalow, since we didn't have any view of the water, we were moved to a Superior Lagoon View, which was perfect. It was slightly smaller than the Garden Bungalow (and basically, the only thing missing was the day bed, but all other amenities were the same), but the view of and direct access to the lagoon more than made up for it. The rooms are sparkling clean and modern, great air conditioning, and the open garden showers are amazing. The Breakfast buffet is great (if it's included in your package, otherwise, I don't think I would have paid $45.00 per person), but then again, everything's espensive in Moorea, especially at the resorts. Overall, the Sofitel is the best hotel for the best value in Moorea. The staff was exceptionally helpful and delightful to work with, they were happy to book a reservation for dinner at a restaurant that would provide free transportation (such as Kaveka and Rudy's).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Incredible Value, in my opinion, the best resort of its class among the other WDW resorts. Room was very clean, recently refurbished, reliable transportation around and to/from the resort, and incredible pool with slides and entertaining games poolside with free prizes for participants. Good variety at the Food Court. Very well-manicured grounds, beaches and walkways. All in all, we would/will return. Yes, it is a large, sprawling resort, but the walks are not that bad (and good for your health, considering all the not-so-healthy food you'll probably consume on vacation at WDW).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pennsylvania; City: New York City New York; Review: Hotel Pennsylvania? More like, "HOSTEL TRANSYLVANIA." Its only redeeming qualities are (1) Location (right across the street from Penn Station/MSG/34th Street/ Macy's) and (2) Nice, Appealing Lobby Area. Other than that . . . Stay Away, very far away! Very slow check-in, check-out process, Hallways & Rooms are reminiscent of the 5th Season of "American Horror Story: Hotel," just not nearly as roomy. Bed sheets, mattresses, pillows, towels, bathroom, furniture, walls, carpets, décor all extremely dated, dingy, borderline disgusting - in desperate need for updating, it is apparent that none of the above have been renovated/updated in decades . . decades. Bathroom "amenities" practically non-existent, cheap-motel 6-like. Unless you're paying close to nothing, and only care about the location, maybe you could consider staying here. Simply not worth it for what you are being charged. The Wyndham New Yorker is a much better option.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Heliconias Nature Lodge; City: Arenal Volcano National Park Province of Alajuela; Review: This is a magical place! From the moment we checked in with Oscar Carranza (who had responded to all my emails before arriving and answered all my questions and even helped me pre-book tours for my party of 5), we were treated like royalty! The private, tree house cabins and glass wall bungalows are incredible, with the most amazing views, and are maintained super clean and comfortable,and even include free satellite TV and very good WiFi reception. Oscar is everywhere and does everything - from check in, to carrying your bags to your room, to booking your tours, to helping cook/serve their awesome home-cooked (and free) breakfast options, to responding to any questions about the room or services at any time, to even picking us up, personally, after our late hot springs outing at Tabacon. The grounds and rooms are like nothing you've ever seen or experienced. The photos on their website very accurately represent the one-of-a-kind rooms and tree houses where you will stay. staying here will be a dream come true for you. It is also very reasonably-priced for what you get in return. A 5-Star Experience! Saludos, Oscar!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Swiss Chalet Hotel Suites; City: Pecos Texas; Review: Very cozy, new, clean, roomy, and great amenities. Plenty of parking, the free breakfast is very tasty and plenty of it. Also, the front desk help is exceptionally nice and accommodating. I highly recommend this hotel for any stays in this area of west Texas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Canon Powershot A1000IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown); Brand: Canon; Review: I purchased this Cannon A1000 IS about a month ago from Amazon as a replacement to another camcorder/digital camera combo I already own of a different brand. The price on Amazon was good. I received the camera about 6 days after the online order was place. No problems with any shipping part of the transaction and the shipping was free. After reading many reviews and ratings on this camera I can say it has lived up to it's high reviews. The camera has a solid & heavy feel to it unlike alot of competitors plastic feeling cameras. I do a lot of uploading small edited videos to Youtube and the video quality portion of this camera is better than my present combo camera I had been using and the video is done in .mpeg instead of .mov like many other brands. Another reason for the quality is that this camera has glass lens in it unlike many comptetors cameras whose have plastic lens. As far as still picture quality goes this camera is better than any digital camera I've ever owned and I've had many different brands since digital cameras have been developed. It's simple to use for first time users as well as more experienced users. It has many standard point & shoot features and has a limited manual mode to adjust WB,ISO,Color settings and limited exposure settings. It has built in red eye removal of the finished picture, great self timer feature and good continuous shooting mode which works great if your not using the flash. Flash recharge (about 5 sec.) is a little slow but I think it's about normal for this size and price. I have taken many action pictures in the past month and not a blurry one in the bunch. In other reviews on this camera I have read are some complaints about battery life. I did wear out the standard alkaline batteries that came with the camera in less than a day but think that was due mostly to setting up and playing all day with my "New Toy". I use rechargeable AA batteries and have not had any battery drain problems out of the ordinary since. As with any new digital camera or camcorder it would be wise to use rechargeable. The camera comes with a very tiny memory supplied SD card which is only good for a few pictures. It is more of a "starter" SD card and should be replaced with either a 2,4,8 or 16GB SD or SDHC card as soon as possible since the camera does not have any internal picture storage capacity. All in all this is a great first time user or even a somewhat experienced user point & shoot camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for good quality at a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crucial 2GB Single DDR2 667MHz (PC2-5300) CL5 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory Module CT25664AC667; Brand: Crucial; Review: I ordered this Crucial chip from Amazon and at a good price and free shipping. I purchased this for a brand new Acer Aspire One AOD250 netbook. I received the netbook as a gift and knew I wanted to upgrade the 1GB of RAM to 2GB. I removed the cover on the netbook and removed the 1 GB chip and installed this new 2GB chip before I ever started the netbook for the very first time. Total installment time was less than 5 minutes. I then started the netbook for the first time and pressed the F2 setup to begin and to make sure it recognized this new RAM. No problems of any kind. Has worked great in the new netbook but I cannot actually tell how much faster it made it since I did not run the netbook with the original 1GB in it. Crucial is great as is Amazon and I have had excellent luck in the past with both companies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LOG910000153 - LOGITECH, INC. Optical V220 Cordless Laser Mouse; Brand: Logitech; Review: I purchased the M205 model of this wireless mouse. Does not need any software, comes with a quality brand AA battery and looks exactly like this model. Works great for basic computing. I switch it between two different netbooks. Does not seem to be any lag in it. Could never tell it's wireless. It is a true plug-n-play mouse. Just plug in the dongle to a usb port and turn on the mouse and push the tiny connect button on the bottom and your good to go. No problems. Good Luck :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cisco-Linksys WRT320N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router; Brand: Linksys; Review: I purchased this from Amazon and it was shipped in about 4 days. No problems with Amazon's great price or service. This router is a replacement for a Linksys wired only router. This router by most reviews is great and once it was setup correctly, it has worked fine. The problem was that the setup of this router and to get it working on two wired computers and two wireless laptops was not as simple as it showed in the "Easy Setup" disk. I followed everything exactly as shown and everything seemed to look ok. Everything even showed as connected but when trying to access the internet I could not go anywhere. I contacted the Linksys service (support) within a couple hours of trying to get it to work. I spent about the next 90 minutes on the phone with this foreign gentleman following his instructions. Of the approx 90 minutes on the phone I would say that better than half of that time was spent having the man keep repeating everything because he did not speak very good English and I had a very hard time understanding him. In all fairness what he did do for me was all totaly correct and everything came out and has been working great for the last 3 days without skipping a beat. The problem was actually not with the router but involved putting in settings that related to my ISP. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ACTUAL ROUTER. The Linksys support person was very friendly and helpfull so that's about the only reason I did not blow my temper. I would strongly suggest this router as it puts out a great signal with no interference and the signal never gets weak even across the street from my house. I just hope you have better luck with the actual setup than I did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASUS USB 2.0 8xDVD Writer External Optical Drive SDRW-08D1S-U (Black); Brand: Asus; Review: I ordered this burner to use with my new Acaer Aspire One AOD250 netbook. The burner is very small and compact and fits in most netbook bags. It's about the size of two CD cases stacked on top of each other. Y-cable is included and recommended for burning. Power is all from laptop and that's what makes it so attractive to buy. The burner came in about 4 days after ordered from Amazon and the price was great for this quality of a burner. I had it out of the box and used it to install included software and also burned several DVD's with it. No problems so far. I use it laying flat without the included stand. I would highly recommend this great little burner for anyone that does not want to carry large items along with their laptop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate FreeAgent Go 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST902503FGA2E1-RK (Silver); Brand: Seagate; Review: I received this great little hard drive from Amazon in 4 days with free shipping, no tax and excellent price. Great service as usual from Amazon. I purchased this HD to compliment my Acer Aspire One AOD 250 netbook. I had the HD plugged in and up and running 10 minutes after removing it from the box. I am not particularly crazy about the manager program that is pre-installed on the HD but I can live with it. After only 15 minutes of operation I copied about 120 GB of music, videos & pictures from a older HD to this new little Seagate. No problems and was very fast. As of this writing which is only about 2 hours after owning this great little drive I cannot find any fault with this drive and it is working great for the reasons why I purchased it. I would highly recommend this drive as a supplement for any computer but is small in physical size and fits in most netbook sleeves or cases and would be excellent for netbooks & laptops. The power consumption from what I've read is very low on this drive which would explain the reason why it only needs one(1) USB port instead of two(2) with a Y-cable like some USB only powered devices do and it comes with just a short one(1) plug USB cable. I have not tried it or saved anything to it while the netbook was on just battery power and all the above copying was done with the netbook plugged into external power. Works great for my purpose so far. Highly recommend it! Good Luck :) Hoz; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin Neoprene Sports Armband for iPod nano 3G (Black/Gray); Brand: Belkin; Review: I purchased this Belkin Armband from Amazon and received it at a great price with free & fast shipping. I worked at a job that had alot of physical labor involved. I used this just for my iPod Nano3G. Kept the Nano in perfect mint condition. Plastic protective view cover was just thin enough to let you work the wheel and controls without to much trouble. I have the exact same cover as this but it's for the iPod Classic. It is bulky but then so is the Classic strapped to your arm!! The plastic cover on the Classic version is much thicker and I have a very hard time working the wheel or controls on it but this Nano version is great. I've actually have had two of these Nano bands. The first one I literally wore it out from putting it on/off so many days and it got all frayed looking, plus from pulling it so tight around my arm it finally broke the metal strap part of it. I had liked and used it so much and that is why I bought the second one again instead of some other brand. The present one is getting all beat looking to but it still works great and after a couple of years of hard use and bad environment the Nano still looks in mint condition. I would highly recommend this arm band but not sure if they even still make it or not here in 2010 since the Nano has changed shape again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitter with ClearScan for iPod; Brand: Belkin; Review: I purchased the Belkin Tunebase FM Transmitter for use in my car. I use it with a iPod Classic and after putting on the right size supplied adapter had it in the car and working within several minutes. Found a clear radio channel and played thru my car system with no problems. I do notice some flutter in the sound when around certain electronic objects such as a very close cell phone tower that I drive by on a daily basis. I live in a rural area with not many other radio stations and so it does not seem to fade out much. When I do go into bigger cities that have many more stations I do notice that the stored music does sometimes get over ridden by the radio station though and I have to find a clear channel. That can be done with the scan mode on the transmitter itself or finding a clear station on the radio manually. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quality transmitter made by a good brand company. As usual, Amazon had great price on it and free & fast shipping, so this entire transaction was pleasant along with I am satisified with the transmitter itself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Unleashed (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dot the I (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hollow (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kicking & Screaming (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Train (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Generals (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wild One (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Victor Vargas (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day of the Jackal (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For a Few Dollars More (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Control Room (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Dirty Shame (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Simple (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: World War II in Color (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Downfall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Layer Cake (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Au Hasard Balthazar (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Turban Plus The Abbey Cap in Ruffle Fabric Chemo Caps Cancer Hats for Women; Brand: Turban Plus; Review: Super comfortable and lightweight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C.C Trendy Warm Chunky Soft Stretch Cable Knit Beanie Skully; Brand: C.C; Review: Love love love this beanie! So warm! So comfortable! And it looks amazing on! I wear it almost daily and I love the warmth that it provides and the fact that it helps hide my bad hair days! Lol! Will buy more colors!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Headcovers Unlimited Trinity Turban-Caps for Women with Chemo Cancer Hair Loss; Brand: Headcovers Unlimited; Review: Super comfortable and soft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZANZEA Women's Sexy Long Batwing Sleeve Loose Pullover Casual Top Blouse T-Shirt; Brand: ZANZEA; Review: Adorable cute and amazingly comfortable!! Love this with leggings and boots!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DEARCASE Women's Long Sleeve Casual Loose T-Shirt Dress; Brand: DEARCASE; Review: So cute! Very comfortable and a staple for every womens closet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Couture Cap-Caps Women Chemo Cancer Hair Loss; Brand: Cardani; Review: Sooo soft and comfortable! Great quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maleficent Christening Gown Kids Costume; Brand: ; Review: My daughter loves this costume! She looks adorable and still wears the horns around daily! Great fit and great quality. It held up great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fossil Women's ES3616 Original Boyfriend Rose Gold-Tone Watch with Brown Leather Band; Brand: ; Review: Love this watch! Smaller then I expected but perfect nonetheless. I wear is all the time and the band has held up perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cardani Comfort Cap Bamboo Hat for Cancer Patients | Chemo Turban for Patients; Brand: Cardani; Review: Fit perfect and looks amazing on!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Women's Yvori Cross-Trainer Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very cushiony and bouncy fit. Love the colors and provide great back support.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Imperial Tenby Hotel; City: Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: On arrival at 2pm it was pointed out to us that we could not check until 3pm,this is fair enough but the receptionist had an unwelcoming abrasive manner, A young man who worked in the kitchen was leaning on the reception desk in his whites or should I say his greys,it did give us some cause for concern. The room was very basic and not cleaned to a very high standard,the towels were changed and the duvet straightened each day but that was all, The carpet was quite dirty and the lampshades full of dust. The meals were adequate, you had to pick a time for your evening meal and stick to it each day. It was a bit like a conveyer belt and it was not a relaxing atmosphere. The waiting staff were very good, efficient and pleasant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mount House Hotel; City: Scarborough Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: We went to Scarborough with our granddaughter and stayed for one night. We received a very warm welcome from Robin and Liz,they showed us our room and then brought up a tray of tea and biscuits and a soft drink for our granddaughter. The room was bright and very clean.When we asked our granddaughter (aged 3) if she liked her bed she said it was beautiful! There was a flat screen TV and ample tea,coffee and biscuits provided in the room. The excellent cooked breakfast was pre ordered from a menu in addition to the fruit and cereal and fresh fruit juice provided and my husband really enjoyed his full English breakfast. We parked the car in the drive but roadside parking was also available. If we take the our granddaughter again next year we will certainly look to rebook this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Hotel Scarborough; City: Scarborough Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: The hotel room was definitely not worth the £85 we paid. There was no man hole cover in the bathroom so you could see up into the roof space. No plug in the bath, and an hopeless shower over the bath. The bedroom floor was very uneven , the old television looked like it might fall off the unit it was on due to the slope, you could not watch it unless you liked watching snow storms. The bed for my granddaughter collapsed when I sat on it, it had not been put up right, I had to adjust it. The window was filthy. Fortunately the beds were clean and it was for just one night so we put up with it. It is a shame that such a beautiful building is now in such a sorry state.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Logis les Chardons Bleus; City: Roscoff Finistere Brittany; Review: Arrived on a Monday,disappointed the restaurant was closed, and we had to go round the back to gain access to the Hotel.The manager was pleasant and welcoming. We had to climb 2 flights of stairs to our room, the stair carpet has seen better days Room was very basic, but clean and adequate for a one night stay. No tea or coffee making facilities in the room which always disappoints me. The breakfast was traditional continental breakfast, a choice of teas was offered and a selection of homemade jams.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn London Hyde Park; City: London England; Review: We had a one night stay and at a cost of £66 for one night incuding continental breakfast, it was excellent value. The hotel is only a couple of minutes walk from Paddington Station. The reception staff were very pleasant and we were given a complimentary bag with crisps and water. The room was reasonable size,clean and had a flat screen tv.We will certainly stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beachfield; City: Penzance Cornwall England; Review: Stayed here beginning of February, the weather outside bitterly cold but the hotel was warm and welcoming. We were greeted by a member of staff who showed us to our room and who could not have been more helpful. The room looked newly refurbished and had a lovely sea view. The breakfast was excellent , I really enjoyed the eggs royale. When visiting Penzance I would certainly stay here again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attica 21 Barcelona Mar; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: I booked this hotel for a family party of ten for two nights prior to our cruise holiday. We had four grandchildren with us 7yrs and younger so the location near the beach was ideal, and although small we loved the roof top pool. The rooms were clean and spacious. The buffet breakfasts were very good, no bacon but you can't have everything. The man who checked us was extremely efficent, pleasant and helpful arranging taxis etc. We caught the open top tour bus which stops just round the corner from the hotel, a good way to see Barcelona when you have a short stay. I would certainly book this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Coldest Winter Ever; Author: Visit Amazon's Sister Souljah Page; Review: Classic. I've always loved this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What is Life? A Guide to Biology; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Phelan Page; Review: The book is great. Serves it's purpose, but I thought it was the textbook, this is actually a workbook. Don't make the same mistake that I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: College Algebra Demystified; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Huettenmueller Page; Review: This book does a great job of explaining things in plain english! I plan to use this book for a cleo cram session. I'll update back to let you know how I do on the test! Wish me luck!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences; Author: Visit Amazon's Frederick J. Gravetter Page; Review: Ok book, but I hate Stats, so I may be a bit biased :(; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Statistics Laminate Reference Chart: Parameters, Variables, Intervals, Proportions (Quickstudy: Academic ); Author: QuickStudy; Review: This helped me during stats exams. I could easily locate formulas, without flipping through the textbook, or trying to memorize them all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Technical Communication (11th Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's John M. Lannon Page; Review: Just ok, it's pretty straight forward. No particularily exciting to read, but hey it's a technical writing book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pre-calculus Demystified, Second Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Huettenmueller Page; Review: Just ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My First Touch & Feel Picture Cards: First Words (MY 1ST T&F PICTURE CARDS); Author: DK Publishing; Review: My toddler "mastered" these cards very quickly. I also liked that they were "touch and teach" cards, and very large.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) (TExES Teacher Certification Test Prep); Author: Dr. Luis A. Rosado Ed.D.; Review: Very comprehensive, and thorough! I studied for the exam intensely for about a week, did the online practice tests, and passed the 291 on the first try. I'm now studying for the SPED, then I'll take the ESL exam. I'll be using the REA books to study for these exams as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Iberostar Rose Hall Beach; City: Rose Hall Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: This was our first trip to Jamaica (April 20-27), our second stay at an Iberostar. All in all we were very happy with our choice. I have to say that he Iberostar Beach Resort offers tremendous value for the money. It is not as luxurious as the two neighboring properties, but that is reflected in the price. We NEVER felt like second rate guests. In fact I have to say that the service was the best of ANY hotel we ever stayed in. The pros: Very quick trip from the airport Check in was quick and a breeze. There were about 5 couples ahead of us- an ice cold welcome drink was brought right to us while we waited. Very welcoming indeed! We were on the second floor in building one. We overlooked the kiddie pool and had an OK ocean view. On the (BIG) plus side, the kiddie pool was deserted before 11 AM, and after 5 PM, so if you like quiet, building one is a good choice. The room was very nice- simple décor but everything was immaculate. The bathroom was big plenty of hot water and great water pressure. They have in room coffee but no tea. I prefer tea, but discovered that the beach snack bar (Uncle Tony’s) had tea bags out for self-service, so I just took a few for the room. The mini fridge was restocked every other day- we never called for more- we had enough. The resort is smaller than I expected, but it was nice to have everything so close. The beach is nice. We LOVED sitting under the sea grape trees- it was great. We thought our beach was the coolest of all three. The Food! If you can’t find something you like to eat here- I am just speechless!!! All of the food was fresh and well prepared. They had a nice selection of continental and some local dishes. There was also a very nice cheese display. Try a bagel with smoked salmon and mascarpone cheese. You will thank me! They were constantly checking the dishes in the buffets, cleaning, etc…. The oatmeal at breakfast was unreal. I think they make it with coconut milk. Silly thing, but boy have I missed it in the mornings since we’ve been home. Most afternoons we ate at Uncle Tony’s since it was right on the beach and they had jerk chicken. YAY! They also made paella on the beach along with gazpacho and sangria one day. GREAT! They also had a beach barbeque one day with burgers and hot dogs. We really enjoyed that, too! The Staff!!!! What a hard working friendly staff! Everyone went out of their way to say hello and smile. They also worked very hard to remember everyone’s name. That alone could be a full time job! Star friend Lu Lu especially sought us out, made sure everything was OK! The bartenders were great- always smiling and joking, making you feel welcome and relaxed. The beach/pool side wait staff was constantly walking around cleaning up empty glasses bringing; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Actons Hotel Kinsale; City: Kinsale County Cork; Review: We stayed at Actons for 2 nights the end of September. We were very happy with our choice and would absolutely recommend this hotel. It's in a great location, the staff is very friendly and professional, and the hotel itself is quite lovely and well maintained. Check in was very quick and efficient. We had a harbor view room. Usually, we choose a standard room, but in this case, the upgrade was absolutely worth doing. We had a big bay window that opens, which was a nice feature, as well as a lovely view of the harbor. The room was quite large, and felt very comfortable all around. The bed was wonderful! They also provided complimentary bottles of water, which is a really nice, much appreciated touch. Our room was directly across from the elevator. I was initially concerned about noise, but it proved to be a non issue. It was a very warm day so we called the front desk to request a fan. It was delivered straight away. The little bit of air circulation made the room just right for us. Breakfast was good, with a nice buffet selection. (they had peanut butter, which made my morning!). They also have a menu for hot meal options. My husband had the plaice which he really enjoyed. We knew we'd be coming back to the hotel a few times during the day, so we put the do not disturb sign on our door. We returned late in the afternoon, and a young man in house keeping saw us. He came up to us with fresh water bottles, asked if we would like our room tended to and/or if we'd like anything else for the room. It was very nice of him to go out of his way for us, and really made us feel like welcome guests. We did use the pool at the gym adjacent to the hotel. You do need to wear a swim cap ( they have them for a couple of Euros if you need one). The locker also requires a Euro to use but is refunded when you un lock it. The pool is very nice, and we enjoyed soaking in the hot tub after a busy day. The only thing I wish they had was a swimsuit dryer. It's just a tiny machine that puts your suit through a spin cycle, and gets it about 90% dry. Our suits didn't dry completely, so we had to pack them damp when we checked out. I don't mean this to be a complaint, just an idea to make something good even better. Check out was quick and easy. We were very happy with our stay, and would absolutely stay again if we are fortunate enough to visit Kinsale again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killarney Avenue Hotel; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: Had a wonderful two nights at the Killarney Avenue Hotel. This was our second time staying, and they left us a very nice thank you card in our room. Our room was lovely, a nice size, and overlooked the front of the hotel where the Jarvey's park. The bathroom was a nice size, with all the expected amenities. The water pressure in the shower was a little weak, but, the Whirlpool tub more than made up for it. The bed was large and very comfortable. We had left a note for housekeeping requesting a few additional tea packets, which they provided along with a couple of cookies and a thank you note. Very nice! Breakfast was included. It is served buffet style, and has plenty to choose from. We left full and happy every morning. Our package included a 3 course dinner one evening. It was absolutely delicious,and the service was impeccable. We really felt like we were being spoiled! All of the staff was very friendly and professional. I would especially like to mention Marina. She checked us in, provided a map of the area, and made suggestions about what we could do during our stay. She seemed genuinely interested in making sure we had a great stay. She saw us the next morning, asked how our day was, and helped us plan a route to rent bikes, and go to the Gap of Dunloe. She really was a super star! If I could make one suggestion, it would be to provide bottled water in the rooms. A few other hotels we stayed with did so, and it really was a much appreciated, nice touch. The hotel is ideally situated right on the edge of town. It was a great choice for us, and we'd certainly stay again if we return to Killarney.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galway Bay Hotel; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: We really wanted to like this hotel, and we're so looking forward to staying here. It is in a great location, and the lobby and main dining areas are very pretty. Unfortunately, the hotel just missed the mark for us. It wasn't the hotel itself that was the issue as was the indifferent at best attitude of the staff. There were several incidents where it was made abundantly clear that we were a bother to the staff, and we felt very unwelcome. I've never had an experience like this in any other hotel I've ever stayed with anywhere , and certainly no place at all in Ireland. The week before we arrived, they left us a very nice message confirming our reservation, stating no need to call back unless we had a change to our reservation. The day before we arrived, we received a curt message stating that if we still planned on staying, we had to call them as soon as possible. It was a little off putting. We called back, and all was well. (In hindsight, I'm guessing they either were overbooked, or were trying to accommodate additional guests for a wedding that weekend). I understand why they would double check, but the message itself was rather rude. Check in was quick. Our room was on the second floor, down the end of a long corridor, it overlooked the small theme park ( closed for the season). The room was very clean, but was also very worn and dated. Some of the furniture was frayed, and the carpet was showing its age. Went to use the bathroom, the tile was a little beat up, and there was some mouldy grout. The sink sputtered for several seconds, and then gushed water. I'm guessing there was air in the lines. No big deal, but expected better. We decided to have dinner on site at their pub. The first staff member said sit wherever you like, so we did. A few minutes later another staff member asked if we were with the wedding from last night. We said no, she apologized and said this section was supposed to be reserved for them, could we sit elsewhere. No problem. We moved, and waited, and waited, and then waited some more There was only one other table seated, so, no reason for such a delay. We placed our order for soups, and it came fairly quickly, but both were awful. My husband had the seafood chowder and the seafood was mush. My soup of the day was obviously from a tin. We left most of it. It was a very warm day, and our room was also understandably a bit stuffy. We opened the window and got hit with a smell of sewage. Closed the window, called reception and asked for a fan. The receptionist said "if we have one,it will be sent up directly", and hung up on me. Needless to say, an hour later, no fan. My husband called this time, and we did get a fan a few minutes later. Breakfast was; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killarney Avenue Hotel; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: We were visiting Ireland in early March. We had initially planned to travel East, but an impending snow storm caused us to change plans a bit. We had been to Killarney twice before, and stayed at the Killarney Avenue Hotel both times. We knew it was a solid choice. We called and booked a room for 2 nights- taking advantage of the special offer that included an evening meal as well as breakfast each day. Check in was fast and easy. Our room had a lovely view towards the park. The room was very nice, and spacious. Bed was comfortable, decent sized bathroom. We chose to have our dinner at the hotel our first evening. Since the storm hit the night before, just the pub Druids was open. ( It was a big storm for Ireland and many business and restaurants were closed in Killarney, so we were very happy that Druids was open). The pub has a wonderful atmosphere and the food was delicious. The portions were huge! Dessert was included, but we had to decline, just couldn't eat another bite. The next morning the receptionist, Marina, greeted us. I remembered her from our last trip, she was so helpful and cheerful, and still is! She told us we were her brave ones- the only guests that made it in to the hotel after the storm. Initially we said we'd just find breakfast on our own, but she said the kitchen staff was in, so, no reason not to. A cold buffet was set up. They usually have a hot buffet, but for this morning we were given a menu. Had delicious waffles and they even gave us a side of whipped cream. Great way to start a morning on vacation! After breakfast,we spoke for a moment we spoke with a gentleman at the front desk. He said he walked through the park yesterday, and highly recommended we do the same. We did, and had the most wonderful time making our way to Ross Castle. Truly a magical place in the snow. Once again everything was just right at the hotel. I have to say, all of the staff should be commended. Everyone was very pleasant and cheerful. I know they were under a lot of stress because of the storm and it's aftermath ( we found out later a number of them had been staying at the hotel because they couldn't make it home.) They were all true professionals, and made our stay once again a very good one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Temple Gate Hotel; City: Ennis County Clare; Review: Very nice hotel in a great location. They offer free on site parking, which is very convenient. Check in was quick, the front desk, as was all of the staff we encountered were very friendly and professional. Our room was on the second floor, and had a very nice view of the courtyard. You can walk through the courtyard right into one of the main streets in town. That is a really nice feature, since you are right in the heart of everything, but the courtyard gives you a bit of a buffer from the action. The room was nice, and everything was kept in good order, no complaints. We had an enjoyable lunch at the Preacher's Pub. Breakfast was very good. We flew out of Shannon the next day. It was an easy drive to the airport. If we are ever able to visit Ennis again, we'd absolutely stay at the Temple Gate Hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: La Fourno Ristorante Trattoria; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: La Fourno continues to please. I've eaten here 5 or 6 times and it is always a delicious experience. Most recently, I brought my family with me and each and every person loved the food and the wait staff who have fun, great personalities. The meal starts with warm bread and I suggest ordering some of the salads for starters. I've always gotten the thin crust pizza which is reminiscent of the pizza I've eaten in Italy. Incredible. The way the waiters jolly you along just adds to the experience. La Fourno has a full bar, but some evenings they even allow you to bring your own bottle of wine (BYOB on Tues and Friday). A must try in Philadelphia.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Audrey Claire; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Audrey Claire is hands down my FAVORITE place to eat in Philadelphia. Every out of town friend who visits me, has tried Audrey Claire. Every important celebration, I make a point to eat here. The BYOB with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff serves up delicious food that is sure to please. Every item I have ever ordered here has been incredible and left me wanting more. This is an excellent choice. The only draw back are the occasional long waits on the weekends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agiato; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Went to Agiato for brunch and had a really great experience. The staff was friendly and funny and seated us right away. The place is charming and has a really relaxed atmosphere-handmade tables/chairs, Italian tiles and beautiful flowers on the tables. Ordered a cappuccino and a chocolate crossiant. My boyfriend and I each got sandwiches and were pleased. Mine (the coppa/provolone) was full of flavor and I left feeling full and happy. Bread was second to none. Would recommend to anyone for brunch. We'll be back to try it for dinner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfredo Italian Byo; City: Berwyn, PA; Review: A group of us went to Alfredo last Saturday evening and it was a total hit! We were seated in the wine cellar area in the basement and the food was wonderful. It's a BYOB, so our bill was small and they offer free bread (a perk I really love). In particular, I would recommend the arancini (fried risotto with meat and cheese) as an appetizer. I had the penne alla vodka which was delicious and enough to allow for leftovers. The service was great, as they were dealing with a large party. I would definitely come back again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbuzzo; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: In a word, Barbuzzo is: Delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate and the food is so so so good. The pizza, the cheese plates, the wine. Every bit of it was delicious. I especially recommend the salted caramel dessert. It's heavenly. : ); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wilton Excelle Elite Springform Pan, From Cheese Cakes to Deep Dish; Brand: Wilton; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World's Best Air Soft Microbead Neck Pillow, Black; Brand: World's Best; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moldiy Disposable 2.5" Aluminum Foil Tart/Pie Pans Mold(250 pcs); Brand: Moldiy; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acrodo Space Saver Travel Bags for Clothes - 10-pack for Compression Packing Organizer & Storage; Brand: Acrodo; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neck pillows for travel - Travel neck pillow with Premium Memory Foam Filling, Washable Soft Velour Cover, Secure Neck; Brand: Buddie; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cambro (SFC2452) Lid for 2 & 4 qt Camsquares; Brand: Cambro; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Tool Orange or Citrus Fruit Peelers Set; Brand: SS SHOVAN; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PROfreshionals Tomato Corer; Brand: PROfreshionals; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Cotton Twine; Brand: Norpro; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cambro RFS6PPSW2190 6-Quart Round Food-Storage Container with Lid, Set of 2; Brand: Cambro; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Star Foodservice 26238 Squeeze Bottles, Plastic, Wide Mouth, 24 oz, Clear, Pack of 6; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Coffemaker Carafe; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ozeri ZK14-R Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Red; Brand: Ozeri; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Chef Microwave Glass Plate/Tray 10" # 2036; Brand: Magic Chef; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MeasuPro All-In-One Instant Read Digital Meat Cooking Thermometer for Oven, Grill and BBQ, with Timer and Stainless Steel; Brand: MeasuPro; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 30-Pack Aluminum Half-Size Roasting Pans - Super-Thick 9x13" Standard Size Chafing Pans Tins - Eco-Friendly Recyclable Aluminum; Brand: MontoPack; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 'Batwoman' star Ruby Rose says she was misdiagnosed while battling depression; Abstract: Actress Ruby Rose is sharing her journey with depression, saying she's struggled with a series of mental health issues her entire life.; Category: movies
Title: Stranger Things star David Harbour reveals he has bipolar disorder and describes acting as 'a lifeline' for his mental wellbeing; Abstract: Speaking candidly about his mental health on the Blank Podcast on Friday, the actor, 44, described his work as being 'a lifeline.'; Category: tv
Title: A Northeast storm is intensifying into a bomb cyclone, forecasters say; Abstract: A bomb cyclone is taking shape along the Eastern Seaboard and starting to make itself felt in the Northeast.; Category: weather
Title: Megyn Kelly Slams NBC News on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' for Matt Lauer Investigation, Harvey Weinstein Coverage; Abstract: In Megyn Kelly's first televised interview since exiting NBC, the former Fox News and NBC News anchor took to "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Wednesday evening to criticize NBC News management for its handling of the outlet's Harvey Weinstein coverage and internal Matt Lauer investigation.; Category: tv
Title: Over 500,000 without power as nor'easter hammers New England; Abstract: Over half a million people are in the dark across the Northeast Thursday morning after a powerful nor'easter struck overnight.; Category: news
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: College football rankings: Slumping Syracuse has gone from top 25 to Bottom 25 in same season; Abstract: Anybody can rank the best teams in the country, only The Bottom 25 ranks the worst; Category: sports
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: 'It's cool to be cold': Confessions of frigid-weather fanatics; Abstract: These chionophiles are happiest in subzero temperatures, but they worry that embracing the cold is a challenge fewer will have the opportunity to accept.; Category: weather
Title: Nick Saban on Donald Trump attending Alabama-LSU: It's an honor he's interested enough to come; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Jennifer Garner Shares a Relatable Mom Moment Taking Her Daughter to the Bus: 'Kept It Classy'; Abstract: Jennifer Garner Shares a Relatable Mom Moment; Category: movies
Title: Dean Martin's Daughter Speaks Out About John Legend's New Version of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Abstract: Dean Martin's Daughter on New 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' Version; Category: music
Title: Kaley Cuoco Says Having 'Separate Lives' Has Helped Her Marriage to Karl Cook; Abstract: Kaley Cuoco and husband Karl Cook couldn't be a more perfect match.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rockport Cobb Hill Women's Belinda Boot; Brand: Cobb Hill; Review: Beautiful genuine leather boot. Cute, stylish, and appear to be well made - BUT way too small even after ordered a size larger based on user reviews. I had to send them back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Champion Women's Power Cotton Tight; Brand: ; Review: Sizing is always difficult with online clothing purchases so I am providing as much information as possible to help others make the right size choice. I am 5'4" with an athletic frame, waist measurement of 25" and hips 32". My inseam (for jeans/dress pants) is 31.5" to 32". I purchased these in size medium because, although I like pants that are fitted, I like a looser fit around the waist. If you prefer a super snug fit, and have similar measurements, I would suggest buying size small. I did not buy these for running or for use in the gym -- I bought them to wear casually as leggings with boots. Extremely happy with my purchase and highly recommend! As a side note, I own two similar pair of Champion brand pants (purchased in store) and they have held up nicely to washing and regular use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's The Shockingly Unshocking Sports Bra; Brand: New Balance; Review: Runs slightly small. I wear a 32D and ordered in that size. Bra was uncomfortably tight both in the band and in the cup area. The description mentioned "interior molded cups" - not accurate! Although the cups do have two layers of fabric, they certainly aren't "molded" and there wasn't any lining. This is basically just a standard compression sports bra. I had better luck with VS Incredible Sports Bra, which looks and fits better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Northside Women's Sydney Boot; Brand: ; Review: They arrived very stiff but seem to be loosening up after wearing them for a few hours. I bought them to wear as indoor only slippers. They do run slightly small. I usually wear a 7 in boots so that's what I purchased and they are snug even with thin socks on. If they had half sizes I'd go up to 7 1/2. Good quality - stitching and soles are solid. Although they are not made of real leather, not a bad buy for 8 bucks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion Women's Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Fit true to size. However, the fabric is scratchy and pilled, on the inside, after first wash. (I use cold water and Tide Pods). Price was good but quality was so poor I still would not recommend. Not what I expected from Champion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Champion Women's Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Fit true to size. However, the fabric is scratchy and pilled, on the inside, after first wash. (I use cold water and Tide Pods). Price was good but quality was so poor I still would not recommend. Not what I expected from Champion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Achva Snacks Halva Gift Box, 10.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4); Brand: Achva; Review: so there's less temptation to eat too much at a time! The actual carb content of these varieties is not much more than of the sugar-free version, so I am delighted that I can include this halva in my diet. The individual wrapping also keeps the halva fresher, and makes it portable. I shared some with firnds who what never eaten halva, and they are asking for more! When I exhaust this supply, I will be buying more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Achva Marble Sesame Sugarless Halva, 300 grams,Pack of 2; Brand: Achva; Review: Which is in quotes because it has maltitol, a sugar alcohol, which still has to be counted properly when one is carb-counting. But what a find for me! Though I've had a fondness for halva since my daddy gave me some Joyva many, many moons ago, diabetic kids get to indulge very rarely. I will definitely be ordering more, and hoping that Achva decides to make a cocoa and a walnut version.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Al Wadi Gourmet Stuffed Vine Leaves , 10-Ounce Cans (Pack of 6); Brand: Al Wadi; Review: Several local restaurants use these dolmas--from much larger cans--instead of making their own! These are Lebanese style, which means thet do have a definite lemon-tang and NO GARLIC, which is OK with me. I suspect that a lot of delis serve these, too. The multipack of cans is priced so that I'm paying only about a third of what dolmas from a deli or restaurant cost. These also keep well in the fridge, but transfer from the can to a resealable plastic or glass container. I also regularly purchase the Al Wadi hummus that is canned, and very reasonably priced, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jordans Skinny Gourmet Syrups - Toffee Syrup; Brand: Jordan's Skinny Syrups; Review: There is a peculiar artificial taste, beyond what I normally expect from something that is artificially sweetened (which I am very accustomed to). I've tried this for enhancing a cup of coffee, a caramel chai tea, in a custard, and over "light" ice cream. This "syrup" has the viscosity of water and tastes a bit sour if tasted straight from the bottle--so don't taste it straight from the bottle or use it s a pour-over. Maybe other flavors are more satisfactory.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Osem Soup & Seasoning Mix, Consomme, 8.8 Ounce; Brand: Osem; Review: Those who are unfamiliar with keeping kosher may not understand just WHY one would want or need a vegetarian chicken broth. I've been using this for longer than I care to admit, and was quite glad to find it online: the price is comparable to SAFEWAY or LUCKY (West Coast) or KROGER (East Coast), This is a good seasoning for rice, quinoa, or bulgur, and makes a nice gravy with milk or soymilk (if it needs to be parve), and is less salty than most instant soup mixes. The flavor is not strong, so follow the package directions for a broth: much more is needed than for a Knorr or Maggi cube. Added to a canned broth, this improves the flavor without making the result too salty, and is also good for enhancing a homemade stock.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Osem Soup & Seasoning Mix, Onion, 7.8 Ounce; Brand: Osem; Review: I have bought this whenever I can find it. There are chunks of onion in it, unlike other onion-flavored broths. It is less salty than most instant soup/broth mixes. It is truly all-vegetable, so do not expect it to be a substitute for French onion soup (which is properly made with beef stock)!This does make a good starter for a soup base, or add to your own stock to amplify flavors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Osem Soup & Seasoning Mix, Mushroom, 7.8 Ounce; Brand: Osem; Review: This has chunks of mushroom in it, and makes a nice cup of soup or gravy straight from the container. The recommended mix with water is a bit thickened already. Adding a bit of milk or soymilk (if it needs to be parve) makes a quite satisfactory cream of mushroom. This is difficult to find in the supermarket, and I wish I had bought the larger cannister or at least 2 of these. This mixes nicely with the OSEM Onion broth for a gravy or soup base. Taste first: it's not salty at all and some may want to add more seasoning--though I don't.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Osem Soup & Seasoning Mix, Tomato, 8.8 Ounce; Brand: Osem; Review: Pleasant surprise! There is a nice tomato flavor, and it's not too salty. Good addition to other broth or stock needing seasoning, and can be added to milk or cream without causing curdling. Nice as an alternative to coffee or tea for an evening drink.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Foods True Vitality Plant Protein Shake, Unflavored, 22.7 Ounce; Brand: GREVH; Review: Got this to be a meal replacement when I had oral surgery. If the label is accurate, then the protein content is impressive without a lot of fat or carb. I couldn't get used to the weird color and smell, which reminded me of my compost bin. My daughter added some fresh kale and carrots and buzzed it with some ice cubes in the Ninja, and she liked it, but I'll pass.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jordan’s Skinny Syrups | Sugar Free Mocha Coffee Syrup | Healthy Flavors with 0 Calories, 0 Sugar, 0 Carbs; Brand: Jordan's Skinny Syrups; Review: Better than other flavors of Jordan's Skinny syrups, though it still has a slightly sour taste and a texture like water. I have compared Jordan's to other sugar-free products, and no one makes a true substitute for the real thing, but if you need to avoid the sugar, this Mocha flavor will temper a cup of coffee or chai, or make skimmed milk more palatable. But Torani still does sugar-free better, though at a higher price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vegetable Blend, Dried-2Lb-Dehydrated Soup Vegetables; Brand: Red Bunny Farms; Review: Already chopped and balanced vegetable medley for soup or seasoning, but not as a side dish. No preservatives used. Reconstitute with an equal volume of hot water, or add to a cup of hot broth or a pot on the stove and wait a few minutes. Air dried, not freeze dried, so not suitable for munching as a snack right from the bag. Store in a glass jar in a coll, dry, dark place-like a pantry cabinet--and this will keep for a very long time. Good item for your bomb shelter or panic room, if you are so inclined.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Havista Dried Mushroom Slices, Shiitake, 3.5-ounce; Brand: Havista; Review: This is so much more convenient for my cooking than soaking whole shiitake and then trying to slice or break them into pieces. I've used these slices, reconstituted, in salads, too, and they were quite satisfactory. I will be ordering this product again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roland Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Strips, 2.5-Pound Bags (Pack of 2); Brand: Roland; Review: Good price, and already cut into strips that are perfect for adding to a salad or a hot soup. Moist, so easy cutting into smaller pieces (I use scissors). Good, slightly sweet tomato flavor, not bitter at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Philly Dream Shop; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Hands down the best little store for tobacco needs in all of Philly! I used to smoke hookah and this place had the best flavors and pricing I'd ever seen! Much better than any others on South St. Thanks guys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Wave Cafe; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: New Wave Cafe was the first place I went to when I moved to Queen Village, and months later I'm still delighted that I live right across the street!! The people here are the kindest, most down to earth people -- I became friendly with several of them instantly. The food is good, a decent selection (even for veggies & gluten-free), and it comes out fast! The drinks are fast, too, and they have the best suggestions if you don't know what you're in the mood for! Definitely a neighborhood staple in my opinion, and a good place to check out if you're walking by! Lovely outdoor seating, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luna Rosa Salon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Trust the positive reviews for this salon-- I did, and I couldn't have been happier with my decision! This salon is perfect! The employees are so kind and friendly, the atmosphere is inviting and I can often schedule a same day appointment! Amber cuts my hair and she is amazing! She completely understands how I want it to look and ends up making it look even better!! Not only that but she is so fun to talk to, always telling me stories while I'm in the chair which makes the experience so enjoyable! The pricing is totally fair and reasonable and they give you a discount if you pay in cash. Even my boyfriend goes here and loves it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Molly's Books and Records; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Molly's is hands down one of the top record stores in Philly. There are so many great finds, the pricing is incredibly fair, the atmosphere is charming and the employees are so friendly! A true gem!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Essene Market & Café; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Great selection of health food & awesome staff !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alyan's Restaurant; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Alyan's is a true gem! They have such friendly staff, an awesome ambiance and delicious food!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Fresh; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I love this Superfresh! They have the nicest cashiers that always brighten my day! They have a great selection, fantastic prices, and if you have a Superfresh card you save on every purchase-- its fantastic! This is my go to market.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegan Tree; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I love this little place! The staff is so kind and the service is quick. All of the food is delicious, plus the drinks - you have to try the bubble tea and the smoothies. Such a great little place!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo Exchange; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Buffalo Exchange is a fantastic place to sell your clothes for money or trade. They give a fair percentage, and the best part is they aren't sticklers for brand names, it's more based on the style of the clothing and I have always been successful. Sure, you'll never make back what you originally paid for your clothes, but you cant expect that! They still have to make a profit. People forget that they should just be glad places like this exist and you can get any money back! If you keep your expectations low, you'll most likely leave happy. Some of these reviews below complain about the pricing of the clothes because it isn't as cheap as a thrift store... that's because its current clothes that all people would like! It isn't a tiny little place with weird old clothes of weird colors and sizing, etc, its full of that but also a huge variety including more modern clothing, some name brands, etc, and since they are paying for stuff, not just receiving donations, the clothes are better and in much better shape than somewhere like Philly Aids Thrift or Goodwill, etc. For selling clothes in Philly, this place is my go-to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trinity Framing; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Trinity Framing is an AMAZING little business. My boyfriend and I both love going in here because the vibe is so positive and the employees are some of the nicest, most down to earth people we have met in Philly altogether! The guys here have literally been EXCITED to see the items we have brought in (posters from 1960's, signed Beach Boys poster, etc) and they know exactly how to frame them to make them look the best, while also understanding that we are not the most wealthy of people. Sure its not *cheap*, but its quality framing for quality pieces, so it is far more than worth the money. AND if you wanted some basic frame for a normal size piece they even suggest buying your own frame online or at a Michaels/Target/etc because they wouldn't want you paying for custom work for something that doesn't need it. Which is pretty damn cool. They are also very quick to respond and answer all questions possible via email, which I found super helpful. We will ALWAYS go here for quality framing, and I recommend it to any and every one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Sports Clubs; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Been at PSC in SOCIETY HILL a week and I love it already. The staff are on point. Super friendly. I've also begun training sessions with Leroy and he is very dedicated to his job. I often go right after 5pm when I get off work, yet its never too crowded (and that's coming from someone who hates crowds). It's a steal at $20/month with no commitment. Highly recommend. EDIT: Okay, the gym ripped me off. I was doing training sessions, and a few months into it got sick to the point where I couldn't leave my house for weeks, and yet the gym couldn't do anything for me to postpone my weekly sessions. They charged me for them anyways, and I couldn't make up my missed sessions. Then, when I tried to cancel my membership altogether, they tried to charge me $100. This was NOT in my contract. Eventually I got that removed, but all in all, some really annoying practices take place when you're invested in training sessions and/or trying to cancel your membership. If you're just using the gym as a gym, then you should be fine. Just beware.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Make it Vapor; City: Newtown Square, PA; Review: Hands down the best vape shop I have ever been to. I literally drive 40 minutes to go here, despite there being other vape shops around the corner from me, because they are just that much better that its worth making the drive. They make their own flavors, and they are the most unique and best tasting flavors out there. Prices are reasonable. Service is impeccable, and I appreciate that they always remember me. No doubt about it, MIV is the BEST!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALDI; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I LOVE ALDI! Always the best prices for products that are just as good as at the other more expensive grocery stores. I'll never shop anywhere else as long as I'm living in Philly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juju Salon & Organics; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I followed Amber here after seeing her at Luna Rosa for 2 or so years. This salon is very cozy and a has a really positive vibe. Everyone is kind and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this place, in addition to Amber herself, as she is just incredible at what she does.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: US Post Office; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I have never been here but the customer service I received over the phone from Denise was beyond incredible. She was impressively helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I was very confused when I called and she clarified everything and made the process unbelievably easy for me. Thank you Denise!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Liquid Ass T-Mister Tex-Ass Stink Spray Novelty; Brand: Liquid Ass; Review: I used this to prank some people on the bus and I couldn't stop laughing at the ones who were coughing because of it. Thank you for the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Twilight Sparkle 10.5" Plush Hasbro 4th Dimension Entertainment; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: For sure the best MLP product iv'e bought at the time, and I thank you for having it on this website. I still have it and love it as much as the day I first got it if not even more so. Thank you for this amazing product and I gladly bought more products from your company since then.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony - Rainbow Dash 8"; Brand: Ty Beanie Babies; Review: It's ok but I could've bought the same one from the local gas station for less money if I know it was the same one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 4th Dimension My Little Pony Rainbow Dash 12" Plush; Brand: 4th Dimension; Review: I think of this plushie as an amazing product. This is my favorite character of the show it comes from and I am very impressed at the stitching work you guys put into this. Thank you for the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4th Dimension My Little Pony Fluttershy 12" Plush; Brand: 4th Dimension; Review: I am very impressed with the design you put into this. It looks a lot like as she does in the show. Thank you for this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4th Dimension My Little Pony Rarity 12" Plush; Brand: 4th Dimension; Review: It looks exactly as it did on the purchase page, thank you for this amazing product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Atheist's Guide to Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Ariane Sherine Page; Review: I was disappointed by this book. Most of the essays are boring. I know a lot of atheists and have to say the editor selected a very boring cross-section of them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Barker Page; Review: I thought Barker's previous book, Losing Faith in Faith, was better. It covers the same material, but is better organized, better written, and shorter. As I read this book, I found myself wondering again and again, "What's new here?" It seems Barker wanted to publish a book to cash in on the popularity of the New Atheist movement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails; Author: Visit Amazon's John W. Loftus Page; Review: This book makes for engrossing reading. The authors are generally quite erudite and write well. Even though I've read many similar books, I find I'm discovering new information and arguments in this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Carrier Page; Review: This is an interesting, although over-long, introduction to philosophy and a worthy attempt to provide a consistent, naturalistic worldview. The worst aspect of this book is that it seems rather self-absorbed, particularly in the beginning. The author's personal story is interesting, but should perhaps be a short epilogue. Instead, it takes front stage. The moral philosophy is basically Aristotlean, based on the notion that morality is a technology for obtaining happiness. That is hard to argue with. Where the book fails quite dramatically is in connecting this abstract notion to Carrier's particular moral philosophy. He seems to think that by repeating the idea that morality and goodness consists in having integrity and compassion, he's proving something. Sorry, repetition is not proof. It reminds me of the religious approach to morality. The best aspect of the book is probably the strength of Carrier's case that morality and goodness do not require religion. It needs to be followed up by a more convincing argument for a specific morality, or set of moralities.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Theory That Would Not Die: How Bayes' Rule Cracked the Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Page; Review: Although this book makes me very interested in learning more about applications of Bayes' Rule, it fails completely at giving the reader an understanding of just how Bayes' Rule is used. The only worked example is in an appendix, and the author flubs the numbers! The answer is right, but the explanation is wrong, which indicates to me that the author doesn't understand her subject.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats; Author: Visit Amazon's Francesco Marciuliano Page; Review: This is an fun little book, but it really isn't going to make you laugh out loud, unless you are very easily amused.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet; Author: Visit Amazon's John Bradshaw Page; Review: This is the most detailed book I've yet found on the evolution, genetics, and history of cats. There is also interesting information about cat (mis)behavior, why cats fight with each other, why they spray, whether they really have emotions, etc. The author is very careful to say what science knows and what is just speculation at this point. If you think the world is only 4000-6000 years old, you probably shouldn't read this book, as you'll learn that cats were domesticated before the Earth was created. By the way, I listened to the audio book rather than reading it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awkward Moments (Not Found in Your Average) Children's Bible: 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Horus Gilgamesh Page; Review: My only real complaint about this book is that it is too short. I'm looking forward to the next installment. The illustrations are very well done and the stories selected do a good job of shining the light of good sense and morality on the dark corners of the bible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense; Author: Massad Ayoob; Review: This book is a page-turner, in spite of the fact that much of it is about legal matters. Should be read by anyone who owns a gun for self defense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Book Won't Cure Your Cancer; Author: Visit Amazon's Gideon Burrows Page; Review: This book started out fairly interesting. I thought the switching back and forth between narration of the author's personal experience and discussion of cancer more generally was effective. However, near the end it seemed less interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Marty s Valley Inn; City: Oceanside California; Review: This is the location that got my husband and I hooked on the Wyndham brand. It's not a palace, but it's very clean, has a decent free breakfast with the usual Super 8 waffles and a very pretty pool. Staff is friendly and the prices are good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Garden Court Aylesbury; City: Aylesbury Aylesbury Vale Buckinghamshire England; Review: This is a lovely property. It has a well above average breakfast served in their restaurant, and the room was par for what I expect from a best western. My husband and I stayed their for 9 days as a base for checking out some UK universities. It was a great home away from home, and everyone was very friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tankersley Manor Hotel; City: Tankersley South Yorkshire England; Review: Beautiful rooms, the restaurant was wonderful, the staff was excellent - on par with many of the 5 star places I've been. It looks like they do weddings there a lot, and that seems like it would be an awesome place to have a wedding. The only complaint I had was that although we did let the desk know we had a disabled person we were not informed of the closest disabled parking spot to our room, and while a few stairs are manageable for me sometimes - the walk to our room from the front desk involved more than 5 staircases and several long hallways. Later we noticed there was a disabled spot that would have let us get to our room with only one floor of stairs and no hallways.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Lantern Inn A Four Sisters Inn; City: Dana Point California; Review: Beautiful view out over lovely Dana Point Harbor. We stayed in the tower suite and it was amazing. Gorgeous 4 poster bed with lots of pillows and a fireplace. Felt totally pampered. There is a nice walk through the park next door down to the shops. Definitely recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center Des Moines; City: Johnston Iowa; Review: This hotel is WELL above average for it's price range. We stayed at the cottages for a weekend getaway. The room was amazing, huge, well furnished, charming decor, and a tub the size of an actual whirlpool. Breakfast was handmade omelettes by the sweetest lady in the world, and the staff ... I have no words for how awesome the staff is. I am not usually a "room service" kind of person (to much of a penny pincher) but Okibojii Grill delivered delicious food in the same price range as eating out within minutes of calling. I felt so pampered. We had a comedy of errors (half our own fault) during reservation and check in. The manager came in on her day off to call me and make sure everything was set for our arrival. When we at check another complication happened, and the staff was ON IT, they were very helpful and worked everything out with humor and understanding. I should mention, we weren't booked into the penthouse room, we aren't travelling rock stars, we were just locals with a mid-level reservation on a AAA discount. It was quite clear this awesomeness was their standard service level. Honestly the Ritz Carlton is the only other place I've encountered this level of hotel customer service. I am a disabled person, I use a walker most days and a wheelchair sometimes - often I need the "accessible" room when I visit hotels - but our standard room at this hotel had wide entries, a seat in the shower, an elevator to our floor, and a high bed - so I was quite comfortable without any special accommodations. I can't end this review without mentioning the ambiance. One might think from the outside that it's just a well decorated standard hotel - but that is not so. Once inside it has a strong resort feel with a consistent strong cabin theme. You would never know you were right in Des Moines, this is the kind of vacation atmosphere we would happily drive to another state to enjoy. We will 100% be back, and we've started recommending them to all our engaged friends as an excellent place for either a honeymoon or a wedding. We are in love with this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Ames; City: Ames Iowa; Review: Stayed here during recovery from a medical treatment and hardly left the property at all for nearly a week. I started in the "accessible King" and later moved to a regular room (but still the kind with the couch). I actually found for my purposes the regular room was more accessible (I only use a walker most of the time). I have no idea what these other guests recently are talking about. I was in 3 rooms (one only for an hour) and all three were more than averagely clean. I didn't have any maintenance issues, and the kitchenette layout (between the couch and the bed) made me feel right at home - like I was in a mini-apartment. The staff was helpful and pleasant. I never heard any other guests while in my room. The rate was very reasonable, the wifi was consistently fast enough for netflix and there was a good breakfast. No complaints here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Naturalizer Women's Nominate Stella Coffee Leather Loafer; Brand: Naturalizer; Review: Great quality leather shoe. This doesn't have a fabric liner (like cheap shoes), that can make shoes smell and in my case, can cause a skin reaction. True to size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Top-Sider Women's Authentic Original Two-Eye Boat Shoe; Brand: SPERRY; Review: I owned a pair like this that lasted over 20 yrs (!) and I would have had them still but gave them away (still in great shape), because the laces broke off and I didn't know I could buy replacement laces. I was heart broken till I found this new pair.. (the real thing, exact color and all), for another 20 yrs of boating, fishing or camping. They run a little big so I will exchange them for a 6.5 US (they give and get molded to your foot with repeated immersion in water).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Top-Sider Women's Authentic Original Two-Eye Boat Shoe; Brand: SPERRY; Review: I owned a pair like this that lasted over 20 yrs (!) and I would have had them still but gave them away (still in great shape), because the laces broke off and I didn't know I could buy replacement laces. I was heart broken till I found this new pair.. (the real thing, exact color and all), for another 20 yrs of boating, fishing or camping. They run a little big so I will exchange them for a 6.5 US (they give and get molded to your foot with repeated immersion in water).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invicta Women's 'Pro Diver' Quartz Stainless Steel Diving Watch, Color:Silver-Toned (Model: INVICTA-9177); Brand: Invicta; Review: It arrived on time as promised. I've owned several Invicta watches and they have tolerated rough wear and deep dives. The band is too large for my small wrist (not their fault). Spoke to the watch store and they made me aware that after all links are removed, I can adapt it further to my wrist, by adjusting the clasp. It is a great looking watch. They offered to exchange this one for another but with the recommendations they made, I think the watch will fit fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KAYSO Women's 22 inch Classic Adult Size Long Opera Length Satin Gloves Black; Brand: KAYSO; Review: Where I live I would not have occasion to wear these for anything else... so as a costume accessory they are great. I have very small hands and slender arms, so I can't attest how well they would fit someone with bigger hands/arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Top-Sider Women's Authentic Original Two-Eye Boat Shoe; Brand: SPERRY; Review: I owned a pair like this that lasted over 20 yrs (!) and I would have had them still but gave them away (still in great shape), because the laces broke off and I didn't know I could buy replacement laces. I was heart broken till I found this new pair.. (the real thing, exact color and all), for another 20 yrs of boating, fishing or camping. They run a little big so I will exchange them for a 6.5 US (they give and get molded to your foot with repeated immersion in water).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goson Neon 53mm Color Mirror Wayfarer Sunglasses; Brand: Goson; Review: I just got them, within expected time frame. Came wrapped in cellophane. Great accessory for a "Breakfast at Tiffanny's" party.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loftus Women Beatnik Plastic Cigarette Holder Costume Accessory, Black White; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: Plastic Cigarette Holder that did the job for a theme party. A 1 time item use for me, nothing more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Merrell; Review: For long treks they are great. They are a true 7 M so if you are planning to wear thick socks, get a 1/2 size larger.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naturalizer Women's Maude Ballet Flat; Brand: Naturalizer; Review: Everyone compliments the color and style. They fit as expected but are not as soft as I would like. The edge at the top of the shoe can be a little irritating even when worn with hose. They are an exact 7 M.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indera - Womens Thermal Long John Top 500LS; Brand: Indera; Review: For my travels up north this is an indispensable item that can be worn alone or under garments as you go in and out of the house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naturalizer Women's Fiorenza Loafer; Brand: Naturalizer; Review: The ox brown pair are fine but the camel nubock's sole started to separate from shoe after wearing them to work 4-5 times which was very disappointing to me because, otherwise, the shoe looks and feels great and the color is beautiful. I had to get glue and put it back together and pray it holds. They are very very comfortable shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Survival; Brand: ; Review: Not the most comfortable shoes (surprising to me because it is an AEROSOLE), but very attractive. A little cramped in the toes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naturalizer Women's Fire Loafer; Brand: Naturalizer; Review: They are a bit odd to me with that smooth toe area (looks like scuffing) but they are very comfortable and are a true 7 M.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warner's Women's Elements of Bliss Wirefree Lift Bra; Brand: Warner's; Review: Never bought a bra sight unseen but have worn Warner bras in the past and voila, great buy. Fits great and lends great support.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indera - Womens Thermal Long John Pant 500DR; Brand: INDERA THERMALS; Review: Comfortable and keeps me toasty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Columbia; Review: Keep me cool, keep me warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's PFG Bahama II Long Sleeve Breathable Fishing Shirt; Brand: Columbia; Review: Keep me cool, keep me warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angelus Instant Shine; Brand: Angelus; Review: They bring leather shoes back to life. Always used other products in past with mixed results. I bought 4 different colors and have used 3, all with splendid results. Very happy with purchase. By the way seller, let Amazon know that these are not shoes... They don't "fit or have arch supports"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's PFG Bahama II Long Sleeve Breathable Fishing Shirt; Brand: Columbia; Review: Keep me cool, keep me warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Women's Mid Weight Wicking Thermal Shirt; Brand: Duofold; Review: Keeps me warm in Vermont, even in sub zero weather. Soft and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Women's Mid-Weight Wicking Thermal Leggings; Brand: Duofold; Review: Keeps me warm in Vermont, even in sub zero weather. Soft and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STYLEGAGA Winter Wool Cable Knit Over The Knee High Boot Socks; Brand: STYLEGAGA; Review: They stay where you put them, don't roll down and keep your feet legs knees and lower thighs, warm in the frigid cold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tipi Toe Women's 3 Or 6-Pairs Ragg Marled Ribbed Mid-Calf High Wool-Blend Boot Socks; Brand: Tipi Toe; Review: Keep your feet and legs warm in the frigid cold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Amanda Classic Tapered Jean; Brand: ; Review: Exchanged for a size larger; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Amanda Classic Tapered Jean; Brand: ; Review: Exchanged for a size larger; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bogs Womens Classic High No Handle Waterproof Insulated Rain and Winter Snow Boot; Brand: Bogs; Review: Too narrow, even though I got a size larger than I needed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Women's Expedition Weight Two-Layer Thermal Ankle Length Bottoms #821C; Brand: Duofold; Review: Keeps me warm in below zero weather; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Women's Expedition Weight Two-Layer Thermal Ankle Length Bottoms #821C; Brand: Duofold; Review: Keeps me warm in below zero weather; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indera Women's Icetex Performance Thermal Underwear Top with Silvadur; Brand: Indera; Review: Nice and warm in below zero weather.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Indera; Review: Nice and warm in below zero weather.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Women's Heavyweight Double-Layer Thermal Shirt; Brand: Duofold; Review: Kept me nice and warm in below zero weather; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's Thermal Underwear Bottom; Brand: ; Review: Kept me nice and warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Minx Mid II OH Tweed Cold Weather Boot; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful boots but toes are squished even though I got a size bigger due to wearing thick socks. I have other styles of Columbia Minx boots and none fit as badly as these. I had to return them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alexander Del Rossa Womens Polka Dot Flannel Pajamas, Long Cotton Pj Set; Brand: ; Review: Returned; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pajar Women's Foxy All-Weather Boots; Brand: ; Review: They are beautiful on and keep legs warm. They run a bit small so I ordered a size larger as recommended in other reviews That allowed a better width and allowed me to add sheepskin insoles to keep feet warm. If walking on ice or snow for longer than 1/2 hr without the added sheepskin soles and thick wool socks, my feet would get cold. They are rated (I believe) to 20 below but my feet felt cold when walking in snow, with temp about 8 degrees, with just the insoles it brought and the wool socks on. The were water proof. No wetness, even when walking in slush.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RUBBERMAID 45-Gallon Roughneck Wheeled Storage Box, Dark Indigo Metallic (RUB2463DIM); Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: Tolerated 75-80 lbs of household goods and survived shipping with UPS twice. I recommend moving tape and shrink wrap around latches/lids to prevent them from popping open and prevent contents from spilling out in transit. Moved Fl to VT and back with no issues. Nothing broke inside.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladies Light Pink Extra Long Thermal Heat Holders - Size Us 5-9; Brand: HEAT HOLDERS; Review: Nice and warm in below zero weather.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand International Hotel; City: Panama City Panama Province; Review: My mother and I stayed for 4 nights this April. Good location with plenty of restaurants nearby and close to the metro. The facilities, however, were mediocre. We were moved to a second room after being given a room with a broken toilet. The lights in the stairwell were out and never replaced. Dirty dishes sat in the hallway for half a day before being removed. The pool was small but nice, although there was construction going on around it. We were told we would be charged for breakfast, though our confirmation said it was included. Wi-fi was intermittent in the room, so I had to come to the lobby to use it. As far as I could tell, only one member of the front desk staff could speak English. I don't expect all Panamanians to speak my language, but if you advertise in English, then please be able to provide service in that language. I would give the hotel an average rating only because the price was low at $70/night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Panama; City: Panama City Panama Province; Review: I stayed one night, and everything was perfect. Friendly staff, clean room. The rooftop hot tub was lovely, and gave a gorgeous view of the city. Excellent location, close to the subway, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. A small but nice gym (better than any other I'd seen in Panama). Very affordable, and definitely worth it. If I return to Panama City, I will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xalli Ometepe Beach Hotel; City: Playa Santo Domingo Isla de Ometepe Rivas Department; Review: My mother and I stayed at Xalli for 4 nights this April, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff. Pablo and Carlos were both incredibly helpful in setting up day trips (kayaking and a volcano hike - so much fun), and arranging taxis at a good rate. The restaurant staff knew us by name and remembered our favorite cocktails each time. Breakfast was included and there were many good options to choose from, and everything I had was delicious. The location was lovely, along a beautiful empty beach and close enough to the many things to do on the island. I would highly recommend Xalli.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Selina Maderas; City: Playa Maderas San Juan del Sur Rivas Department; Review: My mother and I stayed at Casa Maderas for 4 nights in April and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were lovely, nice and quiet at night, with a good pool. The restaurant staff was great, and there were plenty of options to choose from. Great value for what we paid, both for the room and at the restaurant. It was a little too far to walk to the beach (up and down steep hills), unfortunately, but the free shuttle took us to/from, and the staff arranged very affordable surfing lessons for me. It was the perfect beach for it! And an easy trip to/from San Juan del Sur.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Guardabarranco; City: Leon Leon Department; Review: My mother and I stayed at Hostal Guardabarranco in April for two nights. The location was perfect, close to the center of town. Right across from Bigfoot Hostal, where I went for volcano boarding (excellent), but much quieter than the "party" hostals. The room was basic, but sufficient. Only one person on staff (that I encountered) spoke English, so that was a bit of a challenge. And I found the heat to be a bit intense at night with only the fans. We were apparently there during an unusually hot few days (even for Leon), but I have to say that the temperatures at night were the only thing that made our stay less than pleasant. Otherwise, good place to stay for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Soldier wounded searching for Bergdahl dies; Abstract: Allen's unit was ambushed when they were looking for Bergdahl after he deserted his base in 2009; Category: news
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: Freshman Georgia Southern offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins dies at 18; Abstract: Georgia Southern freshman offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins has died. He was 18 years old.; Category: sports
Title: John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77; Abstract: John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died; Category: tv
Title: 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: The world's largest nuclear power producer is melting down; Abstract: On the shores of the English channel in Normandy, engineers are struggling to fix eight faulty welds at a plant that's supposed to showcase France's savoir faire in nuclear power.; Category: finance
Title: President Trump says UFC reception was 'like walking into a Trump Rally'; Abstract: Despite hearing boos, President Trump compares reception from crowd at UFC 244 in New York to one at a campaign event. "Plenty of MAGA ..."; Category: sports
Title: 'Baby Trump' balloon slashed at Alabama appearance; Abstract: TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) A towering "Baby Trump" protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during President Donald Trump's Saturday trip to Alabama, organizers said.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 160 GPH Aquarium Fish Tank Submersible Pump Powerhead Undergravel Filter; Brand: Karen Low; Review: Smaller than I expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Clear Power Filter - 110 V; Brand: Aqua Clear; Review: Replaced our AquaClear 30 with this one. It is a bit wider so we had to do some trimming on the plastic at the back of the tank that holds the glass top, but it was not bad only about an inch. It works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penn Plax Prem Ug Fltr-20G; Brand: Penn Plax; Review: works well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luffy Marimo Moss Balls - Aesthetically Beautiful & Create Healthy Environment - Eco-Friendly, Low Maintenance & Curbs Algae Growth; Brand: MARIMO PET STORE; Review: In the fish tank now seeing if it works to keep the algae down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPrimio Cat Litter Trapper Litter Mat, EZ Clean Cat Mat, Litter Box Mat Water Proof Layer and Puppy Pad; Brand: iPrimio; Review: It works great but is bigger than I thought it was and it has a tendency to slide around easily. Maybe if I use some rug tape that will help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hamilton Beach Personal Single Serve Blender with Travel Lid, White (51101); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Works great with the exception that it doesn't do frozen fruit well and I have to hold the button the whole time. Great for the price though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Personal Single Serve Blender with Travel Lid, Red (51101R); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Works great with the exception that it doesn't do frozen fruit well and I have to hold the button the whole time. Great for the price though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney Mickey Mouse Toddler Saucer Chair; Brand: Disney; Review: My daughter loves her chair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Personal Single Serve Blender with Travel Lid, White (51101); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Works great with the exception that it doesn't do frozen fruit well and I have to hold the button the whole time. Great for the price though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Refrigerator Organizer Stacking Bin Shatter Resistant- 12.25 x 6 x 3.5 inches; Brand: Clever Home; Review: It's a great product and very sturdy but I wish it came with two as the photo depicts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mixed Meal Prep Containers Set - Bento Lunch Boxes/Restaurant Food Storage - Portion Control - 8pk; Brand: HomeNative; Review: Fantastic service. Item is of great quality! Quick delivery. The packaging was wonderful. Item was of great quality. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Stone Chakra Crystal Healing Spiritual Pyramid 25 - 35 mm Beverly Oaks Exclusive COA; Brand: Beverly Oaks LLC; Review: Great! Smaller than I pictured but still great for its purpose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Allies Gallery: 7 Piece Chakra Set - Natural Stone Pendulums, Package Includes Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz,; Brand: Crystal Allies; Review: Winderful; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Süp; City: Reno, NV; Review: Soups are to die for! Sandwiches are great, but the parking sucks. Well worth a visit, it is our favorite midtown restaurant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fuego for Tapas & Vino; City: Reno, NV; Review: Oh my this place is great! Great wine selection, great service, great food. Aparagus straws and garlic shrimp are to die for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tacos el Rey; City: Reno, NV; Review: Carne asada tacos are awesome! Spicy salsa is also great. Price points are also very good. My kid loves the burritos, but I have not tried anything else.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahuarita Modern Dentistry; City: Green Valley, AZ; Review: Dr. Huck was terrific with my daughter! She was scared to see a dentist and he was kind, patient and eased her fears. The Orthodontist Dr. M was very sweet and explained things very well to my daughter. The girls upfront were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pub 1922; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: Like the new look, food ok, service was slow. A little pricey for what it is. Better then the last restaurant that was there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Octopus Car Wash; City: Green Valley, AZ; Review: They did a better job then I would have, but speed of service is not there. Comfortable indoor and outdoor waiting area. I still had to ask to clean ashtray area and when I left I noticed they didn't wash the top on the windows.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Asian Sky; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: Only three starts because I think it is too expensive. Food was very good and staff was friendly. Loved the pot stickers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casual Nails; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: I have been there many times, sometimes with my kid and they always remember our names and what we like. They are usually pretty busy but manage to get us in and treat us pretty well. The shalac lasts for really long time and the pedis are amazing. Sometimes the language barrier is an issue, but I think they are great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The food was fantastic, the portions are huge but the price point is very reasonable. My server Erycka was amazing, attentive and incredibly friendly. Awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VCA Valley Animal Hospital of Sahuarita; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: I have a very skittish dog that I had to bring to the vet because his fur got matted badly but hates baths. They said they might have to put him under to help him but the staff tried to shave him without sedation and they succeeded! Saved me tons of money and they were so wonderful with my crazy dog. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEPHORA; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Went there on my lunch break, got great service from the skin care specialist and another associate helped me with foundation. He matched my skin tone perfectly by sight. In and out so quickly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunkin'; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: I came for the first time tonight and it was awesome. They had the ice cream already packaged that we wanted, the staff was friendly and it was super clean. Even though I already bought what I wanted they encouraged me to try other flavors. Good job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generations Healthcare For Women; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This place is awesome! From the front office staff, to the medical staff in the back, I was super impressed. I got my appointment within 2 days and saw Dr Gillaspy and she was fantastic. Easy to talk to, explained things well and was so nice. My appointment was at 230 and I was out of there in a half hour. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Girls Pizzeria; City: Green Valley, AZ; Review: The pizza was fantastic and the service was great. I've had take out and delivery as well and the food still was hot and delicious when we had it at home. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genesis OB/GYN Northwest; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I love Dr. Gillaspy and the staff! I've been seeing the Dr for years now and they are fantastic. Always run on time and very easy to talk to and ask questions. They have several offices and have fit me for emergencies same day. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wings Over Broadway; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Really love the chicken caesar salad! Staff is very nice too. We get takeout from there quite a bit and they never forget anything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MOD Pizza; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: I love this place! The different choices to add to the pizza are great. The spicy meat and garlic cloves are my favorite. The staff is always so nice and the place is clean. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rigoberto's Mexican Food; City: Green Valley, AZ; Review: I love the carne asada tacos and the salsa. Think it's a bit overpriced and sometimes the staff is not so nice but I love the tacos.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Culinary Dropout; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Second time here and the food and service are fantastic! David is our server today and he is so nice and knows the menu so well to help guide our choices. The pretzel bites with the cheese fondue and homemade chips with dip are amazing! I would come back just to eat those again. The atmosphere is really cool and there are many different seating options to choose from. The hostesses were friendly and welcoming. I would absolutely come back again and recommend to all my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubs Massage Studio - Sahuarita; City: Green Valley, AZ; Review: I've been going here for a few years and I'm always so impressed with their kindness and genuine care and concern. I find the women that work up front so incredibly welcoming and they have gone out of their way to accommodate my schedule. The service from the providers and staff is fantastic! Having appointments available in the evening and weekends works so well with my schedule. Love this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panda House; City: Green Valley, AZ; Review: The food there is not good and looks old. Service is not great either and would not recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Titos Italian; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: Went there with a friend for lunch. The place was empty at the time but the service was still super slow and our food took a long time. The pizza was burnt and gross. I also thought the menu was extremely overpriced.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hard to Resist - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Shanora Williams Page; Review: I didn't think thus book was very good at all, and didn't even end up finishing it. The characters aren't developed at all, and the story itself is confusing, choppy and doesn't seem to make sense. There is no explanation for why the main characters like each other beyond initial attraction, they don't even know anything about each other, but are somehow in love. Overall I found the story to be not believable and a waste of time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Muse (Fighting Fate Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Maree Green Page; Review: Such a great book!! I bought this right after reading another rock star themed book that I was pretty disappointed in, and it had a ton of 5 star reviews. So given that this book was less well reviewed than that, I was worried I was going to be disappointed again, but I was far from it!! Mia and Jace are wonderful main characters, and I loved their group of friends. The story was different from anything I've read, and I didn't see the twist coming. I also liked that it was light on angst, but still really interesting, and didn't have a lot of the jealousy/cheating storyline these type of books typically do. Overall it was a wonderful and fresh read, that you should buy now!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hush (Fighting Fate Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Maree Green Page; Review: Just finished reading this, and it was awesome!! I read the first book in the series, Muse, and loved it, but I think I might like this one even more?!?! Once again the story fairly is new and different, and keeps you hooked throughout. I love both the main characters, Kaeli and Noah, and their relationship. I love that this author writes characters who are mature, and honest with each other, and doesn't fall into the pattern of the couple breaking up based on a misunderstanding, and taking forever to just talk to each other to clear it up. Really can't wait to read whatever this author writes next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ignite - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's R.J. Lewis Page; Review: I can't believe I'm only just now reviewing this book, it's one if my all time favorites and I just finished reading it for the third (yes, third) time. The writing is wonderful, and the characters are all real and relatable and you connect with them right away. I hate reading about the bad part of Sara and Jacksons relationship, but I love that she recognizes what she is turning into and gets help. This book is really hard to put down, it draws you in right away and doesn't let go. I also love that there are twist and turns, and plenty to keep you engaged, but it's not the typical cheating angst you find in this genre. Enough of my reviewing, go buy the book!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BURN (Ignite Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's R.J. Lewis Page; Review: I really love this author, and this series is one of my all time favorites. It picks up right where the first book left off, and it's impossible to put down. I love Remy, and felt as conflicted as Sara did about it! He is so sweet with her, and cares about her so much, I can't wait for his book! If you read the first book in the series, there is no way you won't buy this one, so all I'll say is you won't be disappointed in the sequel at all!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's R.J. Lewis Page; Review: I love this author, her first series is one if my favorites, and I really liked this book too. You definitely get invested in the characters, and her writing is beautiful, I just wish it the book had been a bit longer, as I felt like it ended too soon. I still definitely say read it, it's just not quite as good as some of her others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Case Logic CDE-48 48 Capacity Heavy Duty CD Wallet, Black; Brand: Case Logic; Review: Great product for the price. I use it to protect my T-25 CD's. They came in a cardboard sleeve unit and I prefer the soft interior of this case to protect my 129.00 investment! Well worth the money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheetah Mounts APFMSB TV Wall Mount Bracket for 20-55” TVs Up To VESA 400 and 115 lbs including a Twisted; Brand: Cheetah; Review: I used this mount to put an older 50 inch plasma tv on the wall. The TV is 84lbs. Its an older TV so its not that thin and I was concerned that the mount being flush would not work because we are placing it in a recessed spot on the wall. After several attempts the TV would not fit because it was just a hair to thick for the recessed area. The mount is low profile and worked like a charm on flat walls, however with the TV we had I had to purchase two 1x3's to extend this low profile mount to fit our needs. It was nice that it came with a long HDMI cable and bubble level. It even came with a small little flashlight which came in handy to view the ports behind the TV once mounted to the wall. For the price this mount can't be beat. I looked at mounts a major electronics store as well as a big box retailer and the mounts there were 80.00 and up. This mount can't be beat for the price! We put it into the studs by the way so I did not use the drywall mounts. The only con was that the box was small so you have to put two pieces together to make one long piece of the mount. Other than that it was a great mount. The TV we put up was 84lbs and a 50". Also the tv was a good 4-5" thick. I will update this review if the TV falls off.:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nyrius Songo HiFi Wireless Bluetooth aptX Music Receiver for Streaming iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Android, Smartphones,; Brand: Nyrius; Review: works as advertised! Simply plug in and connect. We used a Galaxy S4 and a Note 4. Recognized right away. Finally we can use all those speakers we had for an old ipod! Does what it is supposed to...not much more to say.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender (EX2700); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: I was kind of weary about this product and concept. We moved into a need place with less than an open floorplan, many walls, etc. Since Comcast is making us use their router/modem combo now which I an less than impressed with I decided to pull the trigger and give this a try for kids computer in the front room. Before installing this we were getting 4.63 mbs, after we are getting around 18.54 mbps. Considering how far the router/modem is from the computer its not too bad. I would recommend this for the price. Next step is to get on Comcast for the slow speeds they are selling me!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pyle 3D Surround Bluetooth Soundbar - Sound System Compatible to TV, USB,; Brand: Pyle; Review: After reading many reviews online and those on Amazon, I decided to give this soundbar a go for use with a 50" flat screen in a large living room. I am please with the sound over all. This product has plenty of base. I feel for the price it is well worth it. I did not want to go all in on 500.00 sound bar and this fits my needs. I was considering a refub Vizio soundbar but figured it would not have as much bass based on the size of the bar. I am glad I bought this. This is my first Pyle product. The only bad this is that the unit is rather 9" deep and will not fit on the sill over the fireplace and is too big to be mounted. We ended up putting this in a built-in cubby in the wall. The base echos in there so we adjusted the levels. We just need a mounting system or stand to place in front of the TV because I can't get used to the unit being placed on the left or the right of the TV, but that is not on me. I have not used the bluetooth function yet. The RCA connection being the main connection method is fine with me. Most TVs still have the RCA jacks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KabelDirekt RCA Stereo Cable/Cord (6 ft/feet short, Dual 2 x RCA Male to 2 x RCA Male Audio; Brand: KabelDirekt; Review: Quality product. I had no issues with the jacks being mislabeled. Snug secure fit. Would purchase again. Glad I spent the extra 5.00 from the basic cable sold online.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link 5 Port Fast Ethernet Switch | Desktop Ethernet Splitter | Ethernet Hub | Plug and Play; Brand: TP-LINK; Review: Needed to run a hard wire connection to a PC upstairs. Ran the cable into this and have a PS3 running off it as well. Works like a charm, no set up required. Plug and play!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARCTIC F12 Pro PWM PST - 120 mm PWM PST Case Fan | Vibration-Absorbing | PST-Port (PWM Sharing Technology); Brand: ARCTIC; Review: I ended up receiving the F8 PWM model, not the PWM Rev. 2 model pictured in 80mm. I don't know the difference, however it works. Just a little misleading. I'm sure there is a difference, not much quieter than my old fan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fosmon HD8023 Digital Optical Toslink (SPDIF) Coax to Analog (L/R) RCA Audio Converter & 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack; Brand: Fosmon; Review: Bought a pair of wireless headphones, had only a digital audio out on my TV. I could not use the headphones until I bought this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GolfBuddy Voice GPS; Brand: Golf Buddy; Review: Great value for the money! I don't play a lot of golf, but when I do I like to know the yardages. For the price this thing tells me the center of the green and that is all I care about. It did take about 5 minutes to locate the satellite, but I just need to remember to turn in on early when I arrive. I like the fact that you can flip the screen when clipped on your pants. Battery lasted me a complete round in a tournament that was quite slow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [2 Pack] Headphones/Earphones/Earbuds, Palytte 3.5mm Wired Headphones Noise Isolating Earphones Built-in Microphone; Brand: Palytte; Review: Bought this as a gift. They were very easy to pair and the sound was great. They charge rather quickly. I'm not sure if there is an overcharge protection on these, but the battery life does not seem as long as it was when new. As far as the quality and sound these are a no brainer for the price! Works for calls as well!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Musou Digital Optical Coax to Analog RCA Audio Converter Adapter with Fiber Cable; Brand: Musou; Review: Solved my problem when I tried to hook up a RCA cable soundbar to my new LG big screen. I was very simple to connect, then you just have to go into your tv settings to make your output speakers work. The cord that came with it was about 3 feet long, that is the digital audio cable. It does require a power source, however this was cheaper than buying a new sound bar!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR AC1200 Smart Wi-Fi Router with External Antennas (R6220 - 100INS); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: Only time will tell since I have only had it a day. I am sick of using the comcast/xfinity all in one so I decided to buy my own router. Set up was pretty easy after putting my all in one into bridge mode. The wifi range seems about the same, however this router does deliver a little more wifi speed that I am paying for with comcast. The one real downside is parental controls. You can't limit the internet times per device, that is only on the higher end models. That was one reason I bought this, bummer. But works ok so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: First Canada Inns; City: Cornwall Ontario; Review: Under new management Im assuming. Bathroom looks like it's not finished, ceiling is still just chip rock, the bathroom door needs to be replaced, bathroom rad is rusted. Walked in and it smelled musty, a/c was off in. 30C weather, the whole room felt damp. And the whole room needed a good cleaning. Even the TV remote was dirty. If I hadn't prepaid thru booking.com, I would have left.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Hotel Jerusalem; City: Jerusalem Jerusalem District; Review: Rooms are nice, there's a kettle but no cups and no tea or coffee. Lobby is lovely. Carpets on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors need to be replaced, like two yeas ago. Front desk staff are very good. Don't book on the 3rd floor as restaurant is right above and its noisy. The man in the car park at the hotel is a marvel, he really does a great job. We stayed ten days, and by the fourth day, we didn't feel so special anymore. Over all, average.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Center Jerusalem; City: Jerusalem Jerusalem District; Review: Good place to stay, location is very good, no parking facilities though. Room was great, had a balcony. Beds are comfortable, there's a microwave and fridge. Only negative is there are no face cloths. I guess they don't use them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Dry Ridge; City: Dry Ridge Kentucky; Review: Nice front desk staff. Room was clean but not clean enough, bathroom shower faucet all rusted out. Needs TLC for sure. Bed was hard and breakfast was yuck. Whoever owns it only wants to make money. Will not stay here again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tampa Bay Extended Stay Hotel; City: Largo Florida; Review: Carpeting was stained in many spots, not comfortable taking off my shoes. TV remote was filthy, had to clean and disinfect before using it. No hand towels, just four bath towels and face cloths. The light switch at the door controlled ALL lights except the bathroom. The place needs updating badly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Forsyth Georgia; Review: Reviews were good so we stopped. Asked for a room at the back to avoid highway noise, she said the rooms were sound proof and put us at the front. I wear two hearing aids and even with them out, could still hear the constant drone of traffic on I75. Highway maintenance st be damaged because we heard every time a transport hit it. . Lesson learned, you get what you pay for. Everyone was complaining but the morning clerk insisted it wasn't that bad. Beds were soft and bedding was great.....if only we could have slept.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Trump in Kentucky: Protesters and Trump supporters trade insults, talk impeachment debate; Abstract: To many, the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry was the latest and greatest outrage as they waited for Trump to arrive for his rally in Lexington.; Category: news
Title: Trump: US ready to help in 'cleaning out' the 'monsters' who killed Americans; Abstract: President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. is willing to aid Mexico in "cleaning out these monsters," after at least 10 members of a prominent Mormon family were killed in an ambush attack near the border between the two countries.; Category: news
Title: Most Republicans on impeachment committees aren't showing up, transcripts reveal; Abstract: Republicans have for weeks blasted the closed-door impeachment process, but transcripts released this week of private depositions show most GOP lawmakers on the three panels at the center of the probe have simply not shown up. The low attendance for most committee Republicans paints a very different picture of a party that recently stormed the secure room where the depositions have been conducted, demanding to participate in the process....; Category: news
Title: Dems flip Virginia; Kentucky governor race too close to call; Abstract: Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades on Tuesday while the race for governor in deeply Republican Kentucky was too close to call despite a last-minute boost from President Donald Trump.; Category: news
Title: Trump OKs wider Syria oil mission, raising legal questions; Abstract: WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump has approved an expanded military mission to secure an expanse of oil fields across eastern Syria, raising a number of difficult legal questions about whether U.S. troops can launch strikes against Syrian, Russian or other forces if they threaten the oil, U.S. officials said. The decision, coming after a meeting Friday between Trump and his defense leaders, locks hundreds of U.S. troops into a more...; Category: news
Title: Keanu Reeves holds hands with Alexandra Grant as the Internet swoons, plus more news; Abstract: The Internet is even more in love with Keanu Reeves after Alexandra Grant PDA. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 5, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: The Trump chaos theory for how to beat impeachment; Abstract: Analysis: While Democrats need a clear message for voters, the president just needs to give Republican lawmakers options to keep them from jumping ship.; Category: news
Title: Dems flip Virginia; Kentucky governor race too close to call; Abstract: Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades on Tuesday while the race for governor in deeply Republican Kentucky was too close to call despite a last-minute boost from President Donald Trump.; Category: news
Title: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp 'Love Each Other' But Had a 'Volatile Relationship': Source; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp Had a 'Volatile Relationship': Source; Category: entertainment
Title: Celebrity splits of 2019; Abstract: See which famous couples broke up this year.; Category: entertainment
Title: Top diplomat in Ukraine directly ties Trump to quid pro quo; Abstract: "That was my clear understanding, that security assistance money would not come until the president (of Ukraine) committed to pursue" investigations, Bill Taylor told Congress.; Category: news
Title: Trump wanted Barr to hold news conference saying the president broke no laws in call with Ukrainian leader; Abstract: The attorney general ultimately did not do so, and the president has mentioned that to associates in recent weeks.; Category: news
Title: Beshear vs. Bevin: Kentucky governor's race could be decided by state legislature; Abstract: After Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin refused to concede to Andy Beshear, Senate President Robert Stivers said the legislature may get the final say.; Category: news
Title: Behind the Deal That Put Giuliani Together With a Dirt-Hunting Partner; Abstract: It has been one of the enduring mysteries of the impeachment drama: Where did a cash-strapped Ukrainian-born American businessman get $500,000 to pay President Trump's personal lawyer?; Category: news
Title: Trump ordered to pay $2M to group of nonprofits as part of civil lawsuit; Abstract: President Trump has been ordered by a New York State judge to pay $2 million to a group of nonprofit organizations as part of a settlement in a civil suit.; Category: news
Title: Michael Bloomberg opens door to 2020 presidential campaign; Abstract: Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 presidential campaign. Bloomberg announced earlier this year that he would not seek the Democratic nomination. But in a statement Thursday, his political adviser Howard Wolfson says Bloomberg is worried that the current crop of Democratic presidential candidates is "not well positioned" to defeat President Donald Trump. A Bloomberg...; Category: news
Title: 15 Artists Who Crossed Over Into Country Music; Abstract: From pop, rock, and hip-hop to the world of country twang.; Category: music
Title: Nolan Ryan leaves advisory role, won't return as Astros shuffle front office; Abstract: Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan is departing his role as executive advisor to Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, according to Mark Berman of Fox 26.; Category: sports
Title: Book by 'Anonymous' describes Trump as cruel, inept and a danger to the nation; Abstract: The unidentified author claims that senior Trump administration officials considered resigning en masse last year in a "midnight self-massacre" to sound a public alarm about the president's conduct.; Category: news
Title: Wrestling referee warned Rep. Jim Jordan about Ohio State doctor's sex misconduct, new lawsuit says; Abstract: A college wrestling referee said in a lawsuit filed Thursday that he told Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, that he found Dr. Richard Strauss masturbating in the shower in front of him.; Category: news
Title: Everyday heroes step up to help lone Waffle House employee; Abstract: Sometimes you just have to be the change you wish to see in a Waffle House.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Under Construction in Texas: The First New Section of Border Wall; Abstract: DONNA, Texas Two giant construction cranes tower over harvested sugar cane fields, topped by a pair of checkered flags flapping in the wind. At a distance along this flat, rural stretch of the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, the two structures standing between the cranes resemble forlorn drive-in movie screens. The twin panels of 18-foot-tall steel beams do not look like much the only signs indicating it is a construction site warn "Road...; Category: news
Title: Top White House official told Congress 'there was no doubt' Trump sought quid pro quo with Ukrainians; Abstract: Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman described Trump's call with Ukraine's president, and former White House Russia expert Fiona Hill said Rudy Giuliani tried to "appropriate presidential power," according to transcripts released Friday.; Category: news
Title: Falling investment revives attacks against Trump's tax cuts; Abstract: The GOP tax law passed in 2017 was supposed to super charge the economy, but the lack of major impact is spurring critics to renew their attacks against the signature measure from President Trump.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Quicksilver (The Forensic Geology Series, #1); Author: Toni Dwiggins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: j; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alexander Cipher (Daniel Knox, #1); Author: Will Adams; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: James Rollins is quoted on the front cover stating that the book demands to be read in one sitting. I took it with a grain of salt. He was right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Storm (Jeremy Logan, #1); Author: Lincoln Child; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Why is this a "Jeremy Logan" novel?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Rain (Hawker & Laidlaw, #1); Author: Graham Brown; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Relic (Pendergast, #1); Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: After I got warmed up I didn't want to put it down. The story kept moving along and was enjoyable throughout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandstorm (Sigma Force, #1); Author: James Rollins; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really liked the book but the Asexual reproduction seemed a little to unrealistic to me but then again truth can be stranger than fiction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Temple; Author: Tom Harper; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: It took a while for me to get into the book but then it went pretty fast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plague Ship (Oregon Files, #5); Author: Clive Cussler; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Real good story. I loved them throwing in the "Aggie Johnston" (I hope I spelled that right).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulse (Chess Team Adventure, #1); Author: Jeremy Robinson; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a pretty good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tombs (Fargo Adventure, #4); Author: Clive Cussler; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Really good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Empire (Fargo Adventure, #2); Author: Clive Cussler; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: The story moved right along and was entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Templar Legacy (Cotton Malone #1); Author: Steve Berry; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I just could not get into this book. I had high hopes for this series but this book didn't give me the 'just one more page' desire that I want in a book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carpathian (Event Group Thriller #8); Author: David Lynn Golemon; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Visions of Fonzie water skiing wearing a leather jacket.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt For Atlantis (Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase, #1); Author: Andy McDermott; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great unexpected plot twist close to the end. I do think the epilogue was a little corny.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mount Dragon; Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It started off slow and about half way through became really interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Still Life with Crows; Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Greatly enjoyed the story. Loved how they brought in Mime from Mount Dragon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pentecost (Arkane, #1); Author: J.F. Penn; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a nice read with an interesting plot. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Enemy; Author: Mark Lukens; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The story was interesting but not real exciting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prehistoric (Bick Downs, #1); Author: Michael Esola; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It is an OK book. I have a lot of problems with the creatures. The description of the creatures make them to unbelievable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Megalania (Vile Beasts Series); Author: Robert Forrester; Genres: fiction; Review: I thought the book was to short. It would be great if the book was 33-50% longer. I really didn't like any of the characters but I did like the premise of the book. Suzanne really annoyed me with her constant lack of thinking. I do look forward to reading the other books in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost City (NUMA Files, #5); Author: Clive Cussler; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Pretty good book but I had to deduct one star because of the repeated plot line of Kurt getting involved in something and the Trout's getting involved in something in another part of the world and the two things being connected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Polar Shift (Numa Files, #6); Author: Clive Cussler; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Really good book and a smooth read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ark of Blood (Arkane, #3); Author: J.F. Penn; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Martin's action or more accurately inaction really annoyed me. He did not act like a member or ARKANE would be expected to act.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Six Years; Author: Harlan Coben; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Great book. Started Monday night finished Wednesday night. If not for work and the need for sleep I would have read the whole book in one sitting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Siberian Treasure; Author: Colleen Gleason; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Pretty good book. Smooth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Case of the Not-So-Fair Trader (Richard Sherlock Whodunit #1); Author: Jim Stevens; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: The book was entertaining but it had a Murder by Death ending in my opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Roulette; Author: Colleen Gleason; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The author reminisces about the events of the first book in the series too much. There are to many things that are unbelievable in this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Valhalla (Lexy Vaughan & Steven Macaulay #1); Author: Robert J. Mrazek; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Pretty good book. Can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stabbing in the Senate (Washington Whodunit, #1); Author: Colleen J. Shogan; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Pretty good book but I was disappointed with the evidence that broke the case.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder on the Village Green (Diane Dimbleby #1); Author: Penelope Sotheby; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Everyone associated with the publishing of this book should be ashamed of themselves for their part in bestowing this crap on the world.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Forbidden Tomb (The Hunters, #2); Author: Chris Kuzneski; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lover's Mystery, #1); Author: Jenn McKinlay; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: It seemed to take a long time before the murder investigation became the main focus of the story. I was disappointed that the ending was a "Murder by Death" ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder; Author: Joanne Fluke; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Pretty good book. There was a good mix of detective work and non-detective work in the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder, Plain and Simple (Amish Quilt Shop Mystery #1); Author: Isabella Alan; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Pretty good book. The non-mystery happenings helped bring the mystery along.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pane and Suffering (A Webb's Glass Shop Mystery, #1); Author: Cheryl Hollon; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Great story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Classified as Murder (Cat in the Stacks, #2); Author: Miranda James; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Some pretty good clues were dropped for those paying attention.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Due or Die (Library Lover's Mystery, #2); Author: Jenn McKinlay; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Great book. I had a couple of suspects in mind but was off on the motive. I am looking forward to the next book on the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone for Good; Author: Harlan Coben; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I didn't see the ending coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Expert advises how to respond to sexual harassment on a plane after woman targeted through Virgin Atlantic's in-flight chat system; Abstract: A woman called out sexual harassment on a transatlantic flight earlier this month after she received inappropriate messages through the plane's in-flight entertainment system a move that an expert applauded.; Category: travel
Title: Costco is going to extremes to keep its rotisserie chickens at $4.99; Abstract: At the back of Costco's stores, past the televisions, jewelry, jumbo-sized ketchup jugs and tubs of mixed nuts, is one of the retailer's most prized items: The rotisserie chicken that costs just $4.99.; Category: finance
Title: Balloon boy hoax in Fort Collins, Colo., still amazes 10 years later; Abstract: On Oct. 15, 2009, Captivated viewers followed the drama of a 6-year-old who reportedly floated away in balloon. But when it landed, he wasn't there.; Category: news
Title: This Dallas Garden Features 90,000 Pumpkins Each Fall; Abstract: Everything's bigger in Texas.; Category: travel
Title: Hershey's is releasing its first new bar in 2 years and it's not chocolate; Abstract: This winter, a classic bar is getting a creamy makeover.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Reese's Cookie Skillet Kits Have Been Spotted In Stores, And We Want To Buy Them All; Abstract: So much cookie, so little time.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Alec Baldwin falls for classic New York City scam; Abstract: Native New Yorker Alec Baldwin got scammed by a ticket seller in New York City.; Category: tv
Title: Lowe's employee morale is down after restructuring of stores; Abstract: Lowe's has made a number of major personnel moves in its stores in recent years. Employees aren't happy.; Category: finance
Title: The Best Hole-in-the-Wall Diner in Every State; Abstract: Did your favorite diner make the list? Thanks to our friends at Yelp, we were able to determine the best diner in every state!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Guest Delivers Hilarious, Off The Rails Introduction; Abstract: We'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat: Blair Davis' loveless marriage? On Monday, "Wheel of Fortune" welcomed as a new contestant trucking business owner Blair Davis, who offered a biting introduction for himself. When host Pat Sajak asked the man from Cardiff, California, about his family, Davis plunged into one of the darkest personal summaries the show has likely ever heard. "I've been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an...; Category: tv
Title: 'SOS' picked up on CCTV saves Aussie woman lost in bush; Abstract: An Australian woman lost for three days in dense bushland was found Wednesday after a man remotely monitoring security footage saw an 'SOS' sign scrawled in the earth on his property. Deborah Pilgrim went missing on Sunday while camping with friends about 100 kilometres from the South Australian state capital of Adelaide. The 55-year-old took a walk from the campsite and lost her way.; Category: news
Title: 30 All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Restaurants Reviewers Love; Abstract: Trolling for a top-notch all-you-can-eat seafood buffet? If you're hungry for shrimp, fish, lobster, and oysters, these restaurants from Florida to Alaska will have you hooked and keep reeling you in. They're awash in praise from satisfied reviewers on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Facebook.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Stassi Schroeder Reveals She and Fiance Are 'Too Busy' to Hook Up; Abstract: Stassi Schroeder Reveals She and Fiance Are 'Too Busy' to Hook Up; Category: tv
Title: Marines correct 74-year-old Iwo Jima error; Abstract: Historians determined that Cpl. Harold 'Pie' Keller was one of the six men who raised the flag.; Category: news
Title: 'A passionate guy': Ex-NASCAR team owner found dead in Ohio River near Louisville; Abstract: Lonnie Troxell, of a racing team from 2000-2005 that competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, was found floating in the Ohio River Tuesday.; Category: sports
Title: Cat Sees Rain For The First Time And Loses Her Mind; Abstract: Betty's family adopted her six months ago from a local vet clinic, so she's still learning about her new home. Betty is an indoor cat, but she loves watching the world through her windows, and sometimes her mom will carry her outside and let her play there supervised as a special treat.; Category: lifestyle
Title: How Elizabeth Warren could 'vaporize' America's oil boom; Abstract: Elizabeth Warren doesn't just pose a threat to Wall Street. Her rising 2020 polling numbers are also striking fear in the heart of Big Oil.; Category: finance
Title: 10 of the best fast-food burger chains across the US; Abstract: Fast-food spots like Shake Shack and In-N-Out sell fresh burgers that keep customers coming back for more.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Two women joined GM more than a decade ago. Their futures couldn't be more different; Abstract: Tentative labor deal aside, the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles is leaving a generation of workers behind.; Category: finance
Title: 11 surprising things you didn't know about Olive Garden; Abstract: From secret recipes to interesting pasts, there's a lot more to the popular casual-dining chain than just unlimited salad and breadsticks.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Plane collides with pickup truck while landing, pilot killed; Abstract: Witnesses reported the airplane was at an altitude of just 5 feet as it crossed a county road near the airstrip and struck a pickup truck.; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman is pictured in prison jumpsuit during visit from husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia as she starts two week sentence over college admissions scandal; Abstract: Felicity Huffman was seen Saturday wearing her green prison jumpsuit and a white hat as she goes out to meet her relatives during family visiting day at California's minimum security FCI Dublin.; Category: tv
Title: These One-Pot Pasta Recipes Are the Answer to Quick and Easy Dinner; Abstract: Does dinner get any easier than one-pot pasta?; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Black security officer who was fired for repeating racial slur gets job back; Abstract: The reversal came after student protests and a grievance from the officer's union.; Category: news
Title: Bag Explodes While Being Loaded On Volaris Flight At Midway Airport; Abstract: A bag being loaded onto an airplane at Midway Aiport exploded on Monday and the Chicago bomb unit has responded.; Category: travel
Title: Singer stands up to heckler who told her to take shirt off; Abstract: After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a concert in Texas, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment.; Category: video
Title: What it's really like to retire in an RV; Abstract: Do your retirement plans include driving cross-country in your RV? If so, have you considered going all-in on RV living, leaving behind a standard address and all its annoying commitments? Here are some factors to take into consideration before you do, based on feedback from RVers already living on the road year-round.; Category: finance
Title: Bartenders share 13 things they'd love to tell customers but can't; Abstract: There are some things that bartenders just won't tell you, even if it's to everyone's benefit.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Georgia sheriff's 'No Trick-or-Treat' signs trigger lawsuit from sex offenders; Abstract: A group of sex offenders in Georgia is suing the Butts County Sheriff's office for posting "No Trick-or-Treat" signs on their homes.; Category: news
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Photos of the Day; Abstract: Our top photos from the last 24 hours.; Category: news
Title: TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show; Abstract: He climbed atop a Ford Thunderbird and 2020 Explorer, and dinged the door of another T-bird; Category: autos
Title: Russian woman convicted by U.S. of being agent returns home; Abstract: Russian woman convicted by U.S. of being agent returns home; Category: news
Title: Kyoto's Gion neighborhood cracks down on photography; Abstract: Kyoto's historic Gion neighborhood is banning photography in certain areas in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior.; Category: travel
Title: Nearly $400M worth of cocaine and marijuana intercepted by US Coast Guard; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it seized nearly $367 million of cocaine and about 11,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million at a Florida port.; Category: news
Title: Tent Spent: We Try Luxury Camping in a $100,000 Airstream; Abstract: Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy traditional camping activities such as gathering firewood, pitching a tent, and peeing in the woods.; Category: autos
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: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: Man who advocated caning for adultery gets caned for adultery; Abstract: An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.; Category: news
Title: 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: Chick-fil-A Apologizes to Customers for Promoting National Sandwich Day Which Is on a Sunday; Abstract: Chick-fil-A Apologizes for Promoting National Sandwich Day; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The 'Whimpering' Terrorist Only Trump Seems to Have Heard; Abstract: It was a vivid scene worthy of the ending of a Hollywood thriller, the image of a ruthless terrorist mastermind finally brought to justice "whimpering and crying and screaming all the way" to his death. But it may be no more true than a movie script.; Category: news
Title: For the first time ever, a US cheese is named best in the world; Abstract: Forget the American love affair with Cheez Whiz, blocks of Velveeta and pasteurized processed cheese food slices. An organic blue cheese from Oregon has been named the world's top cheese.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Video captures terrifying moment woman slips at Grand Canyon; Abstract: Emily Koford was visiting the national park with her mom when a step backward left her clinging to the rocks.; Category: video
Title: Black cat visits field during Cowboys-Giants game on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Texas' Best-Kept Secret: The Second-Largest Canyon in the U.S.; Abstract: "The history of this area is game changing," Phyllis Nickum says as I stare into Palo Duro Canyon, a 120-mile-long chasm slicing through the level landscape of the Texas panhandle just south of Amarillo. Palo Duro marks the southern border of Nickum's Los Cedros Ranch, a 3,000-acre spread where she raises cattle, horses, and harvests wheat and water. It's also home to "Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West," the ranch's tourist arm, which celebrates...; Category: travel
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: 11 Expenses to Cut Now If You Want to Retire Early; Abstract: Like the idea of financial independence? Part of the FIRE equation is cutting costs.; Category: finance
Title: Rare deer spotted in Montana; Abstract: A Lakeside resident spotted a piebald deer, which represent less than 1% of the deer population.; Category: video
Title: A New Zealand man accidentally bought 1,000 chickens online for $0.96; Abstract: Steve Morrow was initially only looking to buy "a couple more" hens for his bed and breakfast but accidentally won an online auction for 1,000 birds.; Category: news
Title: 21 Costco Bulk Buys to Score for Thanksgiving; Abstract: Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the time is nigh for resurfacing that gravy boat and thinking about how many extra leaves you need for the dining table. This particular holiday is a favorite for many people, including me and mine, but also a stressful one, because getting a big meal with lots of components on the table is not instinctual for even the most perfectly capable cooks. There is a lot to say about being more prepared and relaxed...; Category: foodanddrink
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: Watch A 1969 Rolls-Royce Shadow Trek To The Arctic Circle; Abstract: See if this budget-friendly eBay purchase can make the journey.; Category: autos
Title: LA firefighter banked $360,010 in overtime pay in one year, city audit finds; Abstract: Eighteen employees of the Los Angeles Fire Department earned more than $200,000 in overtime pay last fiscal year, with one firefighter making $360,010 in overtime alone, according to an audit released Wednesday by City Controller Ron Galperin.; Category: news
Title: Sergeant runs 15K in SWAT gear, saves a life and gets engaged in 1 day; Abstract: As he neared the end of the race, Mike Nowacki said, he started thinking of how to propose to girlfriend Erin Gubala -- but then he started hearing screams for help.; Category: news
Title: States that are falling apart; Abstract: State and local spending account for the vast majority of infrastructure investment, and some states are doing a better job than others at maintaining roads and bridges; Category: finance
Title: One of FBI's Most Wanted fugitives offers surrender; Abstract: One of the FBI's Most Wanted fugitives says he wants to surrender but claims his offers are being ignored by the United States government.; Category: news
Title: Police Surprise Woman Who Anonymously Baked Pizzelle Cookies for Years in Heartwarming Video; Abstract: Once the Medford Police learned the identity of the mystery woman who baked for them, AKA the "Pizzelle Lady," they surprised her in this sweet viral video.; Category: lifestyle
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
Title: Dog Throws A Total Tantrum When She Realizes Mom Wants To Take The Stairs; Abstract: Aurora Angel Beste Nala has always been the friendliest dog, and loves going out on adventures and meeting new people.; Category: lifestyle
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: The healthiest fast food option at every well-known chain; Abstract: Did you know a White Castle Original Slider has fewer calories than a chocolate milkshake? We all crave fast food every now and again, but some menu options are undeniably healthier than others. Here we look at every major fast food chain and point out the surprising main meal menu items that will help you cut the calories.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Man who inherited 6 figures shares advice he'd give his younger self; Abstract: Brandon Neth inherited around $123,000 from his late father and grandfather when he was 20. He spent most of it on cars, clothes, and restaurants.; Category: finance
Title: 'I am scared all the time': Chimps and people are clashing in rural Uganda; Abstract: Forest clearing has forced hungry chimps to raid villagers' crops. At times, chimps kill children, and villagers kill chimps.; Category: news
Title: Everyday heroes step up to help lone Waffle House employee; Abstract: Sometimes you just have to be the change you wish to see in a Waffle House.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Jennifer Aniston looks amazing in a makeup-free selfie, plus more news; Abstract: Jennifer Aniston looks amazing in a makeup-free selfie, plus more news; Category: entertainment
Title: This Solo Dining Trend Is Changing the Way People Eat; Abstract: Table for One is a column by Senior Editor Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself and only himself and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms. The stage has been set for a renaissance in solo dining. The South Koreans already have a word for it: honbap. A portmanteau of "alone" (honja) and "food" (bap), honbap is part of a larger loner trend that's overtaken Korea in the last two to three years, as more and more people are...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Frackers Prepare to Pull Back, Exacerbating a Slowdown in U.S. Oil Growth; Abstract: After pushing U.S. oil and natural-gas production to record levels, some shale companies are doing the unthinkable: They are planning to pump less.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Garni Obermair; City: Mayrhofen Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: Booked through packyourskis.com (Lauren very helpful) which turned out to be a Crystal package. For £400 - £450 on a B&B basis including flights from Scottish airports, transfers, and rep service, this is a great budget choice as long as you don't mind being in a 70s timewarp! Think brown and orange tiles and avocado bathroom suites... deliciously retro! But very clean. The above prices included a bit extra per week to stay in the hotel part, rather than the annexe, but it was worth it. The annexe looked pretty grim, a bit like a hostel, and was right next to a noisy petrol station/car hire, but the hotel is set back from the road and is nice and actually much quieter than some of the really expensive options on the main street. Although it's 10-15 mins walk from the main Penken gondola (ski bus available) and most of the bars and restaurants, it's actually really close to the train station for exploring the (much better) ski areas of Kaltenbach and Zell am Ziller, both of which are included on the area lift pass. Rooms were scrupulously clean, towels changed every day, breakfast was great (a range of fresh breads, fresh melon and pineapple, cereal, yoghurt, smoked fish, meats, cheese, coffee, tea, juice, enough to make a sneaky packed lunch if you wanted), and the steam room/sauna/pool was a very welcome addition at the end of a day on the piste. I doubt most ski hotels at this price can offer spa facilities. The landlady can be quite grumpy at times, but the other service staff were friendly. It was actually quite nice to stay somewhere run by an Austrian family rather than the usual bunch of hungover British/Aussie seasonnaires. I would recommend it to a group of mates on a budget but who want a few nice touches (spa, good breakfast) and can deal with a few minutes walk on a night out. I wouldn't recommend it to families, couples or those who want to be very close to the lifts. For a dirty studenty night out I recommend the Gasthof (Mustache Monday and [--] Karaoke on Mondays, ask a seasonnaire for the location), Mo's or Rock Star Cafe (beach party with actual sand on Fridays). For a really nice meal I recommend Cafe Ciao or Cafe Tirol. Avoid the Ice Bar by the Penken (think mid-life-crises dancing on the tables). Best mountain hut was Rosi's Schnitzelhutte Sportalm on Red 18 in Ziller. One plate of schnitzel there would feed about 4 people!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tara Lodge; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: The staff are unfailingly friendly and will always go the extra mile to help you out, the rooms are immaculate, and they really have thought of everything.The matress toppers are so comfy I wanted to steal one! The rooms at the back can be a bit noisy because of the trains and the extractor fan from what I assume is the laundry, but the rest of the experience more than makes up for this, and it's nowhere near the noise levels of some city hotels. The biggest difficulty is choosing what to have from the breakfast menu! I love staying at Tara and I will be back without a doubt. This is the only business hotel that I am actually tempted to bring my boyfriend to for a weekend away!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H10 Tribeca; City: Madrid; Review: This isn't a 4* hotel. There's no wi-fi, no tea and coffee facilities in my room, no iron or trouser press, and the reception staff do the bare minimum. I was given a smoking room initially despite booking non-smoking, and when I returned to ask for my room to be changed, no apology was given - it was as if they were expecting this to happen. It's very 'tired' - while I don't mind a bit of retro decor if it's clean and friendly, the horrible 1980s marble trim was cracking and falling off all over the place and this just reinforced my impression that no one here really cares. The local area isn't very inspiring. The only reason we stayed here was proximity to our conference venue and for that it was great. As a place to rest your head it's ok - the room is very spacious, but I wouldn't book again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City Resort Hotel Leiden; City: Leiden South Holland Province; Review: YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE SWIMMING POOL UNLESS YOU ARE COMPLETELY NAKED. The only bloody reason I chose this hotel was the pool looks awesome. However, it's a swimwear-free zone except for one hour on a Tuesday. This is not optional - the receptionist has just said "you must wear no clothes" - there was no budging her on this one. I know this is the norm in a lot of continental pools and spas, and I'm ok with it in a single-sex sauna. But this pool is fully mixed sex, and it says nothing about the swimwear rule on the website. Yes, yes, I KNOW you think us Brits are a bit prudish, but I'm not getting naked with a bunch of men I've never met! If they want to attract international business travellers, they need to relax this rule! Rubbish. The hotel itself is a faceless black and white plastic box with a lot of cheap blingy bits and pieces. Things will break and it will get dirty and look pretty tacky pretty quickly. I think I'm just about the only guest, and it feels a bit creepy. The staff aren't particularly friendly or helpful which is a shame as they don't appear to have much to do. Could be anywhere. It's right outside the station entrance but there are no signs and the only way I found it was by reading other people's reviews. I said this to the receptionist and she just laughed. As others have said, it's still a building site. Not worth even the discounted rate. They certainly need to put in a LOT more effort. And maybe sack the manager.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Malone Lodge Hotel Apartments; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: This is an unacceptably noisy hotel. Income from drunken functions clearly means more to them than repeat custom from corporate clients looking for a good night's sleep on a Thursday night. Right now I'm awake listening to shouting and screaming in the street and in reception, clearly audible from all rooms at the front of the hotel. Absolute disgrace. If you're a business traveller, stay elsewhere. I know this isn't a quiet area of Belfast but when the street noise is coming from your own hotel and reception inform you it will continue until 1am, it's incredibly disappointing. The carpet in room 305 is covered in black marks which look like cigarette burns and some of these rooms clearly haven't seen any of the much-trumpeted renovation work. They're obviously trying, but without the basics (clean, relative quiet) it doesn't matter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Phoenix; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: Large comfortable room, impeccably clean. The evening turn-down service was a surprise but it shows they care. The breakfast included the best Skyr we had throughout our trip. Great hospitality from our hosts who are genuinely interested in making sure guests have a great stay in Reykjavik. This is one of those places where I would be confident of getting consistently good service should we choose to return (if we come back to Iceland, we'll come back here). Good local knowledge and advice. It's quite formal in the sense of old-fashioned good service, and the decor might not suit everyone's taste, but it's warm, clean and welcoming. I'm afraid we didn't catch the names of our hosts, but we would like to extend our thanks once again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Budir; City: Budir West Region; Review: FOR Amazing location and stunning views AGAINST Iceland has so much to offer, and this hotel is definitely NOT one of the highlights. Room was dirty - last occupants' shower gel sachets and hair in the bathroom. No tea and coffee during the day. No mirror in the room - had to share one on the landing with other guests. Freshly delivered fish for the restaurant was left in the car park next to the staff smoking area, uncovered, for hours before the kitchen staff took it inside. To get to our room we had to cross a flat roof which was covered in weeds, cigarette ends and broken furniture. The cigarette ends were there for the duration of our stay - nobody was cleaning or checking. Breakfast staff slouching around the restaurant in dirty tracksuit bottoms and muddy sneakers. No one available when we checked out so we just had to leave the key and go. No chance to pass on any of our concerns. This COULD be a wonderful hotel - the location and views are superb. In terms of service, it was a huge let down. It's certainly a while since the manager actually checked the level of cleanliness in the accommodation areas - there's a general air of laziness and complacency amongst the staff. Worrying as it is relatively early in the summer season. There are better places to stay in Iceland. Don't waste your money here. These was the first two nights of our honeymoon and it was a real disappointment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lamana Hotel; City: Port Moresby Papua Region; Review: I have stayed at Lamana consistently for the past 5 years and can vouch for the continued commitment to service and great facilities for customers. while the rooms are clean and comfortable they have now added 3 restaurants and a coffeeshop, a snooker and bowling alley facility and a lively club and entertainment facility. Always impressed with the quality of the food and the friendly staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Midvale; City: Midvale Utah; Review: Highly recommend it ... great studio rooms...gym... free laundry facilities good breakfasts. Staff very helpful and friendly. Best value stay in a long time. Ample parking and able to facilitate visiting friends in lounge. Location very central.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Odessa Near University of Texas Permian; City: Odessa Texas; Review: Stayed for one night in suite. Very tired. Spare pillows and towel not available for extra guests. Obviously high occupation rates from oil business means management have allowed services to remain mediocre; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence s Hotel; City: Sintra Sintra Municipality Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Walked 200+ metres... 5 mins past the Sintra tourism center and found the Lawrence hotel restaurant. Pleasant surprise.. great food and full service restaurant. Well worth including if you want a quiet break and personal indulgence before or after doing the castles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trang Hotel Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: clean and convenient, breakfast good and restaurant. Rooms are more like University rooms... no soap so bring your own. Close to shops and Government center. I was with a group so it was reasonable and convenient to meeting place; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Even Hotel Seattle South Lake Union; City: Seattle Washington; Review: Loved the workout equipment in the room and the convenience of free laundry for workout clothes. It feels a little underwhelming in terms of service and staff but the hotel is a new concept worth supporting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Folkmanis Mini Turtle Finger Puppet; Brand: Folkmanis; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calico Critters Outback Koala Family; Brand: Calico Critters; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VTech Touch & Swipe Baby Phone; Brand: VTech; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FAMOSA Pinypon Princess Carriage; Brand: FAMOSA; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLAYMOBIL Playground Set; Brand: PLAYMOBIL; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney/Pixar Cars Ice Racers 1:55 Scale Diecast Vehicle, Lewis Hamilton; Brand: Mattel; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Littlest Pet Shop Mystery Bag (Series 3); Brand: Littlest Pet Shop; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Nickelodeon Blaze & the Monster Machines, Monster Morpher Blaze; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Friends Party Cakes 41112; Brand: LEGO; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Creator Desert Racers 31040; Brand: LEGO; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLAYMOBIL® Mother with Children Set; Brand: PLAYMOBIL; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calico Critters Woodbrook Beaver Family Playset; Brand: Calico Critters; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLAYMOBIL® 5627 Children's Birthday Party Playset (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: PLAYMOBIL; Review: All excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KONOV Gothic Stainless Steel Skull Biker Mens Ring Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: i bought this ring to add to my collection and i am glad i did-- it is unlike anything else out there in terms of design (other "day of the dead" rings seem to me to be a bit cheap looking), price and size... i am going thru an OBNOXIOUS phase in my life in which i am currently wearing large rings, skulls among them, and this one stands out... really impressed w/KONOV; had no problems waiting for delivery even tho, yes, it is shipped from China... arrived in about 7 days... in fact everything i've bought from this company has been nothing but quality and excellent service... buy this and enjoy...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original KD Sunglasses Orange Lens Biker Driving Glasses; Brand: Original KD's Sunglasses KD X; Review: loved these when they showed up, in fact i now own four pair from KD: yellow, blue, and orange, plus some dark black Velvet Underground glasses... they come in nice and stiff, but will loosen up after repeated wear, but not alarmingly so... plus i got to pick them out w/out someone's fingerprints all over them... easy to clean: just use dish soap and water, they're that tough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Polished Stainless Steel Band Men's Cross Ring, for Men Women,; Brand: KONOV; Review: great ring, great weight, nice shine... if you're looking for something to set off a skull or to stand on its own, this is one ring for you... Konov has been such a good company to buy from, coming all the way from China w/quality product in less than ten days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Vintage Crown Stainless Steel Unisex Mens Womens Ring Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: love this ring for its uniqueness and because it was from KONOV, a company i have had nothing but good things to say... shipped from China but got ii w/in ten days... the ring itself is heavier than you might think and the fit is comfortable despite having the crown design...i wear it on my thumb, do that might make a difference for some on here complaining of "poking and pinching" (?) i don't know, because mine didn't come in "sharp" or any defects whatsoever... make sure it's a KONOV though as you might not be as impressed as i was when my rings came in perfect condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Stainless Steel Band Gothic Wing Skull Biker Men's Ring; Brand: KONOV; Review: this was one of the first rings i bought from amazon and thus began my love affair w/KONOV jewelry... the picture does it justice: gold skull surrounded by leaves, not feathers... it is very heavy and takes about a day to get used to, but as i have rings on every finger this was not hard to do... i wear it on both my left middle finger and my left ring finger and try to mix them up everyday... so far i own seven KONOV rings and have five more coming... great service, great quality, heavy... in another order i was able to change an order at the last moment for ring size, and received an email from the company saying they had taken care of it... ordered it on saturday the 8th and expect it monday, the 15th, they are that quick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Heavy Gothic Skull Biker Stainless Steel Mens Ring; Brand: KONOV; Review: best ring ever! i just got this in the mail and put it on my right middle finger and it fits and is HUGE! everyone's right on this one: the picture does not do it justice... if you want that one ring to enhance your image, this is the one...i have rings on every finger and this one definitely stands out... perfect, in fact everything from KONOV has been great quality/price-- i would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Stainless Steel Ring, Biker Vintage Celtic Cross, Red Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: beautiful ring-- just the right amount of weight and the dome shape really sets it apart from my other rings... everything i ahve bought from KONOV has been quality and value... no complaints except that i had to wait a little longer for this one to arrive as opposed to my first order... as an aside i ordered this as a 13, but emailed the seller later in the day to change it to a 10 so that it would fit on my left pinkie and received a confirmation email and it did arrive as a 10...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Stainless Steel Gothic Skull Biker Mens Ring,Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: perfect size, perfect sizing... i wear this on the middle finger on my left hand and it really sets it off-- i thought the "cracked skull" look might be a little cheesy but believe it or not, it works... great design and detail... this is ring came w/my second batch of rings (and a silver and gold bracelet) from KONOV and i would definitely recommend... if only i had more fingers then i'd order more... great value as well... also: the company must only have a couple of days a month that they ship orders out: my first order only took around 8 days; this one two weeks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Vintage Stainless Steel Biker Mens Cross Ring; Brand: KONOV; Review: understated yet stands out because of the old color on steel... the only problem i've had w/this is that it got caught on some fabric and bent backwards, but bent it back to position and is strong and perfect as ever. five stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Wide Genuine Leather Men's Bangle Cuff Bracelet, Punk Rock, Fits 7.5" to 9", Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: i bought these after my one-buckled wrist cuffs started to fall apart and this one is like night and day... the straps don't slip into awkward diagonal positions... the leather seems to be better quality (the black color goes all the way through the leather) and they are super comfortable, even right out of the box... a really nice look... i bought two in order to balance them out because of their size; one just doesn't cut it because these are true buckled cuffs, not bracelets. great deal and everything i've gotten from Konov has been of good quality and quick shipping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Stainless Steel Skull Band Biker Mens Ring,Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: lovely skull ring, and small as compared w/other skulls one might own... i ordered this in size 9 to wear on my pinkie and it came true to size and integrated well w/my other rings on my hand; i could see me ordering a size 13 to wear on my midle finger... kinda understated and won't "stick out" if that's what one might be looking for... i have had nothing but great experiences w/Konov: sizing, customer service, and delivery... depending on the day is when you'll receive your shipment i've noticed... this came w/two other rings w/in two weeks, but i have received shipments w/in a week to ten days... easily track your order on amazon.com or USPS... a quality product... am definitely planning my next order, tho i doubt i can order any more: i own 13 Konov rings, haha...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Stainless Steel Ring, Heavy Large Gothic Lion, Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: received this today and immediately replaced my current skull thumb ring w/this monster... very nice and detailed and unique, looks like a dragon's head more than a lion's head from Tet, or Asian New Year, from those big dragons one sees in the parades... a nice change of pace from skulls, really breaks up a hand full of skulls nicely... i would recommend this for a middle finger it's so big, MAYBE a ring finger or thumb... came w/in 14 days from China and the tracking was true as well: anticipated its delivery by tracking on both amazon.com and USPS. a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Cubic Zirconia Stainless Steel Ring, Vintage Celtic Cross, Red Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: another Konov home run... looks even better than its sister, the black cross w/the red... a big ring, and came true to size (a 9 on my pinkie) just like all Konov rings i've ordered... and i think i've ordered twelve of them... i could see myself ordering this in a size 13 to wear on my middle finger or ring finger... a nice break from skulls and goes well w/them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold-Tone Hip Hop Removable Single Tooth Solid Grillz Grill; Brand: L & L Nation; Review: make sure you understand the directions, they're located underneath the jewel case the tooth comes in... easy and simple: just like it says-- put in boiling water until the adhesive turns clear then fit it to your real tooth... i've found that the easiest way is to put a little water in a coffee cup and microwave till boiling then drop the adhesive and tooth in... i even found the adhesive they provide to be about twice what you need so i was able to divide it in half and save half for a later time in case i lose the used half (did that make sense?)... i've also used a little denture adhesive to put it in... either way, i use this as an obnoxious accessory to my already obnoxious wardrobe, haha; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misfits Skull Back Patch; Brand: Rockabilia; Review: this thing is much much bigger than i expected and i love it! huge Misfits fan and always wanted to advertise it but when i was a kid they didn't sell things like this... took just a little while to get it completely ironed-on; i put it on the back of a vest that i wear out and about w/a tie... nice addition to my look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victorian Paisley Cigarette Case (For King Size Only) #68; Brand: Fujima; Review: this is one quality deal... mine came in exactly as pictured except w/the added bonus that the elastic bands are gold, not silver, and they match great w/the filter of a cigarette... i was able to fit 14 cigarettes into mine without a problem... i plan on using this when i go out and about as a more classy solution to just a box of menthols like everyone else; which is why i got it in the first place-- to set me apart from the average, and this definitely does that... i'd also like to mention that it doesn't spring open like some other cases i've owned, making them prone to flipping out of your hand when you are trying to be cool, haha... this one opens like you'd expect, like a book w/a latch on it... can't guarantee if you'll look cool with this product, but i damn sure do....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rothco A/F Style Sunglasses; Brand: Rothco; Review: for $7.50 you can't really go wrong with these... i ordered the yellow lenses and they came exactly as ordered... the fit is snug, not tight... and after reading the reviews, when they came in i immediately stretched out the ears... not much but enough so that it isn't at all uncomfortable and is easy to get used to... case is a good imitation keeper for these as well... enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Heavy Wide Large Stainless Steel Vintage Cross Biker Mens Ring; Brand: KONOV; Review: this ring is HUGE, haha... i bought it for my right ring finger, a size 12, and the fit is perfect... the craftsmanship is very well done w/all the detail... it goes well w/my Konov giant skull ring next to it... this one is perfect for those looking for something other than a skull or a dragon, etc... big enough to catch someone's eye and hefty enough to know it's there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Vintage Stainless Steel Gothic Skull Biker Mens Ring,Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: i bought this ring in a size 13 to replace another ring for my middle finger and it fit perfectly... my advice is to know your ring size before you order, for each finger... the ring itself is very well crafted w/detail and a little heft... my experience w/Konov has been perfect so far... actually i think i caught this order when they were shipping out other orders because i got this w/in ten days... also consider ordering multiple rings as they will ship together and shipping will be one price... a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Stainless Steel Ring, Gothic Alien Skull, Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: fit exactly to size on my left index finger-- i have the silver twin on the other hand... both are cool and understated: a good starter ring and definitely different than the other silver offering... love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Cubic Zirconia Stainless Steel Ring, Vintage Gothic Skull, Black Red; Brand: KONOV; Review: wasn't sure if i'd like the gem eyes on this one, but it is on my thumb and appears to go with the rest of my collection... i have all Konov rings on and they simply can't be beat for price, quality and craftsmanship... a great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Loop Men Sunglasses stylish UV400; Brand: X-Loop; Review: polarized, sturdy (they don't feel cheap), and comfortable... and for the price, hell: i bought four pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kamik Men's Blackjack Boot; Brand: ; Review: what can i say? i researched snow boots all over amazon.com as well as LL Bean, Columbia, and Patagonia and these are the ones i finally pulled the trigger on these... took about a weekend to get to me (i live in Kansas City, MO) and just in time for the snow and the arctic vortex and i am warm, dry and comfortable... the stitching and the rubber seams all look as though they will hold up for at least a couple of seasons... this afternoon the snow has melted but frozen and i am still able to fit my slip on ice cleats over these... i usually had worn them on some pairs of Grinders and LL Bean Engineer boots but of course neither of those is insulated like these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gangsta Shades LOCs Hardcore Square Inset Lens Sunglasses (Matte-Black); Brand: LOCS EYEWEAR; Review: these glasses are dark and intimidating-- imagine what Lou Reed would be wearing if the Velvet Underground were starting out now... the style is lends itself it coolness... you're not trying to impress anyone, yet there you are impressing the hell out of everyone who tries to look your way, haha... and at the price it is an obnoxious deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Coast Wrap Face Hugging Riding Glasses (Black Frame/Smoke Lens); Brand: Pacific Coast; Review: these dark glasses are great all around: fit, hinges, etc... if you are looking for that Lou Reed look, get these, they are perfect... wear these indoors and watch the reaction of people see how awesome you are, haha...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Attitude Stylish Shiny Black Frame Yellow Lenses Sport Eyewear; Brand: Global Vision Eyewear; Review: love these... they are a nice compliment, frame-wise, to my other yellow-tinted glasses... these are great for wearing anywhere dark sunglasses might seem inappropriate like the mall or the covered patio of a bar... they lend themselves that way if you want to be unique with your faswhion statements.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thorogood Men's American Heritage Lace-To-Toe Roofer Boots; Brand: ; Review: my usual boot style is a capped toe, steel or leather, so it was nice to find these that lace to the toe... i would think these are too good to roof in but reading the reviews, it seems that roofers really like it... i'm a student and boots are just my style so i am thrilled with these boots... i made a wise decision to go down a half size and get the wide option-- perfect fit... i think i'll get the "black" ones next... i mean hell, i've slept in these and worn them everyday since i received them (14 days) and have no complaints... the other reviews are correct: i should have bought these sooner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MENS MILITARY CARGO SHORTS sizes:30-54 #1048-S; Brand: STONE TOUCH; Review: sent me the wrong size and the wrong style... i wanted to pair these pants with the ones i ordered a month earlier so i'm thinking they didn't change the pic... the ones i received were way too short, not like the longer style i wanted.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Locs Men's Original Gangsta Shades Rectangle Sunglasses with Color Mirror Lens; Brand: Locs; Review: i like that, unlike other Locs, these aren't completely dark... great lens that you can wear even on cloudy days...only gripe is that the screws loosen quickly and if you're not careful you'll scratch the inside. great style, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nordic Ware Pineapple Upside Down Mini Cake Pan; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: beautifully made. Have not tried it yet but can tell by the way it is constructed that the cakes will be to die for! So glad I did it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Distressed Wood Tropical Decor Polly Want Cocktail Sign Beach Coastal Fun Plaque by Highland Graphics; Brand: Highland Graphics; Review: very cute and well made great price too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highland Graphics Beach "Oh Cabana Boy" Wooden Sign Decor, Blue and Pink, 9.5" x 5.75"; Brand: Highland Graphics; Review: Too cute will hang on our bar outside well made also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jumbl Chilled Condiment Server with 5 Removable Containers.; Brand: Jumbl; Review: Wow! having a Luau and this will work great at the bar with all the drink goodies in it. I will be putting many items in here for the drinks and all I have to do is add an umbrella. I will use again at Halloween for all the condiments for the hot dogs. Great product love it! Thanx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MYXER Cocktail Shaker Set 24 Oz - Easy to Use & Clean - Craft Delicious Mixed Drinks Instantly; Brand: MYXER; Review: This is so fine works really well also. Will buy now for gifts for others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Piece Stainless Steel Jigger Set; Brand: Libertyware; Review: love these heavy and nice quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Nagoya Sushi; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: This is a hidden great service delicious can't wait to come back! So much more to try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: W Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Just ok small rooms loud hallways. Had to wait in line to get back into the hotel, not happy about that..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Catcher; City: Glendale, AZ; Review: Wow what a hidden GEM just found! Extremely fresh sushi, awesome service and the sushi chef is bomb! Can't wait to visit this place again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Cafe; City: Litchfield Park, AZ; Review: What an amazing place. The food and the service was awesome came here 2 days in a row. New breakfast goto for relaxing and enjoying delicious food. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nagoya Sushi; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: One of the Best sushi places on the Westside. The service is always amazing. Delicious fresh food, can't say enough about this place. Don't miss out ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blu Sushi; City: Surprise, AZ; Review: Wow can't believe this place was here. I used to go to Blu when it was by the Wigwam. So glad it's here! The sushi is so fresh and the service is awesome. Looking forward to visiting more often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VIV Collection Popular Printed Brushed Buttery Soft Leggings Regular Plus 40+ Designs List 5; Brand: ; Review: I love these leggings. They look and feel like lularoe, only much less expensive. The only major difference is the waistband. These leggings have a standard elastic waist versus lularoe's flat yoga pant waist. I've worn these leggings a few times and haven't noticed the waist rolling or feeling overly bulky. I will absolutely buy a few more pairs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIV Collection Popular Printed Brushed Buttery Soft Leggings Regular Plus 40+ Designs List 5; Brand: ; Review: I love these leggings. They look and feel like lularoe, only much less expensive. The only major difference is the waistband. These leggings have a standard elastic waist versus lularoe's flat yoga pant waist. I've worn these leggings a few times and haven't noticed the waist rolling or feeling overly bulky. I will absolutely buy a few more pairs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's B.O.C, Candia Thong Sandal; Brand: Born Concepts; Review: The pictures of these sandals don't do them justice. They are much cuter in person. I was surprised at how well they are made. For $30, I feel like they are a crazy good bargain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Middle Rise Sweatpant; Brand: ; Review: These sweatpants are perfect for doing mommy related tasks such as driving a minivan and putting chicken nuggets in the oven. They are well made, super comfortable, warm, and not completely terrible looking. I especially like the middle rise cut around the waist. You can bend over without showing your embarrassing mom underwear. They are loose through the leg without being bulky. I can see where some people might think they are too long, but I think this is great because I can throw them in the washer and it's no big deal if they shrink a little. I'm 5'6" and ordered a size large and they hit below my ankles like in the picture. I'll definitely be ordering a few more pairs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flexees Maidenform Women's Shapewear Long-Length Tank; Brand: Flexees; Review: I bought this cami to wear under a gorgeous dress that unfortunately showed every lump and bump I owned. It does the trick and without being horribly uncomfortable. I recommend ordering a size up. If I hadn't ordered a size up, it would have been way too tight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Love Women's Plush Pajama Pants - Petite to Plus Size Pajamas; Brand: ; Review: I found these to be too small around the butt and hips which is unfortunate because the pattern is cute and the material is really soft. I think if I would have gotten a size up, they would have been super cozy. Unfortunately, I bought these as a lightning deal and tried to return them for a larger size, but amazon (not the original seller) would not honor the lightning deal price and was asking me to pay full price for a larger size. Amazon totally got in the way of what probably would have been a good customer service experience and a satisfied customer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: ESV New Classic Reference Bible (Black); Author: ESV Bibles by Crossway; Review: One of the best and easy to read bibles. My 14 year old loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga For Beginners: An Easy Yoga Guide To Relieve Stress, Lose Weight, And Heal Your Body; Author: Sophia Cannon; Review: Not worth your time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Words to Live By: A Guide for the Merely Christian; Author: Visit Amazon's C. S. Lewis Page; Review: Worth your money and time in reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Calculus BC, 2014-2015 Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's William Ma Page; Review: Good Book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Macroeconomics, 2014-2015 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations; Author: Eric Dodge; Review: Good Book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Biology, 2015 Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Anestis Page; Review: Excellent resource; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kenneth Anderson Omnibus: Vol 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Anderson Page; Review: Wonderful reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Cicada Spring: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Christian Galacar Page; Review: loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Quartet: The Story of The Brontes; Author: L R Banks; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Control: An E.D.G.E. Security Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Trish Loye Page; Review: Kept my interest and it was a quick read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman; Author: Mark Deakins (Narrator) Robert K. Massie; Review: History at its best. It was a long easy read. Looking forward to learning more about history that is still relevant today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Queen Victoria: The Tragic Death of Princess Charlotte and the Unexpected Rise of Britain's Greatest Monarch; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Williams Page; Review: Very well written account of a remarkable young woman who became Queen and the many challenges she faced in that time in history; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Determined Heart: The Tale of Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein; Author: Visit Amazon's Antoinette May Page; Review: I found this book to be very enlightening on the lives of so many literate people that shaped the thoughts of their time. Mary Godwin Shelley was an extraordinary woman, who stayed true to her heart and convictions under great adversity from the ones she loved the most.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Finest Hour (The Time Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Millikin Page; Review: I just loved the story and how it flowed. I especially loved the happy ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer We Believed: Denim Days 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Shel Delisle Page; Review: A very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Perception - Book One (A Detective Elliot Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Bob Avey Page; Review: It kept my interest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Van Ness 2 Cup Food Scoop; Brand: Van Ness; Review: Great! Has measurements on the scooper so you know just how much I'm giving my pup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Multipet Loofa Dog Plush Dog Toy (Colors May Vary); Brand: Multipet; Review: Not too good for real rough-house dogs... like my puppy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Door Shield - Pet Scratch Protector; Brand: Cardinal Gates; Review: Awesome. Friends come over and don't even notice it . They are perfect for the doors and big time scratchers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harness Lead Escape Resistant Reduces Pull; Brand: Harness Lead; Review: Awesome! My dog is an escape artist. Hates her harness and really good at finding a way out of it. This harness is everything I ever wanted. When I take her to the park and have to tie her up, this leash is perfect. No way out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DakPets Deshedding Brush-Dog Hair; Brand: DakPets; Review: Gets tons of fur out of my dog, but I wish it had a button to push the fur out. You have to pull fur out manually which makes it hard when my dog is such a squirmer - have to use both hands. But overall, AWESOME.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Conditioner; Brand: Earthbath; Review: amazing for an itchy dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yes Pets Car Seat Cover; Brand: Yes Pets; Review: Make sure you can put the straps behind headrests! Otherwise it won't work and will keep sliding off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Delta Sport XC Bundle - dog training device; Brand: Garmin; Review: I initially bought the normal delta collar but switched to this one because it has a built in automatic anti bark feature. Big investment but beyond worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Dog USDA Organic Leave-in Conditioner for Dogs Coat Oil for Beautiful Shine with Argan and Jojoba Oil (1.86; Brand: Fresh Dog; Review: If you want your dog to have an amazing coat as this to your pooch's wash routine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Earthbath All Natural Pet Shampoo; Brand: Earthbath; Review: My dog has itchy skin and this stuff does the trick - and doesn't smell like a bunch of chemicals!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outward Hound Daypak Dog Backpack Hiking Gear for Dogs; Brand: Outward Hound; Review: Awesome for hikes!! She carries her water and mine AND it's adjustable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Real Book - Volume II: Bb Edition (Real Books (Hal Leonard)); Author: Hal Leonard Corp.; Review: More my fault than theirs. Why would you want this on a kindle? It works fine. If you can gig from your Kindle it's a great product. It would be a much better product if it were just an electronic file, pdf; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Real Book - Volume II - Mini Edition: Bb Edition; Author: Hal Leonard Corp.; Review: More my fault than theirs. Why would you want this on a kindle? It works fine. If you can gig from your Kindle it's a great product. It would be a much better product if it were just an electronic file, pdf; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Phrasing - Trumpet: 50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills; Author: Dennis Taylor; Review: This book actually is AMAZING! I'm NOT really a beginner, so I thought maybe this might be built a bit too much around the basics. It does give some great thins to prep you for where you want to be, and you may jump forward without penalty in your improvisational experience. I combined this purchase with the Miles and Charlie Parker Omni Books... There will be my three most important workbooks for some time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Parker - Omnibook: for B-flat Instruments (Jazz Transcriptions); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlie Parker Page; Review: It will take me forever to understand what I'm looking at with this book, but I'm months ahead of when I was just trying to listen. I expect my solo work to improve due to this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Symmetrical Scales for Jazz Improvisation; Author: Visit Amazon's Masaya Yamaguchi Page; Review: I'm sure it's great, but I don't understand it at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Louis Armstrong: Jazz Play-Along Volume 100; Author: Louis Armstrong; Review: Of course, it's Satchmo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: A complete change for the series. Surprises in book 8 continued here in 9. Bosch grows, but he's still Bosch. For sure I'm going to read every book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Closers; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Buy it, but go all of the way back and read all of the books in the series. You need to get to know Harry Bosch. The book stands on it's own, but do yourself a favor and go all in on this cop. Well worth the read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Coyote (Harry Bosch); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: I've read every book in the line up to this one. I'll be reading the rest. Start from the first book, and don't miss a one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Squandered (A Bruno Johnson Thriller); Author: D.W. Putnam; Review: I spent thirty years with a badge, and thank God, we always that one cop, we always had our Bruno Johnson. Some cops just get it done. What's it feel like to be the sheep dog watching over the sheep? What's it feel like to be the thin blue line between good and bad? What's it take to do what the rest of the cops can't do and won't do. Find out, I suggest you check out my man Bruno. He's in a book, but he's for real!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine Dragons (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: A great read. All of the Harry Bosch books have been fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's Our Music Too: The Black Experience in Classical Music; Author: Visit Amazon's Earl Ofari Hutchinson Page; Review: Earl has his finger to the pulse. He's always worth a read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Improvise for Real: The Complete Method for All Instruments; Author: Visit Amazon's David Reed Page; Review: I've only given it a bit of a try, and I can see that it works. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND ALSO PURCHASING THE LESSON PLAN ON HIS WEBSITE! The Mp3s are a perfect match with his method. The author spends a lot of pages explaining "why." I really didn't need that much. I was convinced from the first exercise. It would also work for me if he had summary charts at the end of the chapters. That way I could easily check on what I wanted to work on. It's a great companion way to address improvisation. Use it along side learning all of the technical jargon, or just use it. It really does give you a method for developing your ability to JUST PLAY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bun Boy of Baker; Author: Visit Amazon's David Putnam Page; Review: David Putnam is always a great read. Get this one and also check out some of his other publications.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How To Make It in the New Music; Author: Visit Amazon's Ari Herstand Page; Review: Well written, and contains the information you need. Lots of good stories, but I just needed the business info.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing: What You Need to Know About Protecting and Profiting from Music; Author: Visit Amazon's Randall D. Wixen Page; Review: This one unlocks the jargon. All of the music industry specific terms are spelled out. It certainly keeps you from going off in the wrong direction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Barcelo Huatulco; City: Huatulco Southern Mexico; Review: Just got back from a 1 week vacation Left April 23 back May 1 st. Barcelo resorts we have never had a problem here in Hualtulco or Mayan.Check in was easy and fast we even upgraded with no issues. Rooms are older but well maintained and clean. beaches are nice and pools and grounds kept up. This was our second time to this resort in Huatulco and this time was a little different they have become more kid friendly, so if you do not want to be bothered by lots of children rethink staying here. We tried all a la carts and they where all good but Spanish was the BEST !!!! Ocean is not for the weak swimmers. Love area and small town feel. very safe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Maya Colonial; City: Puerto Aventuras Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Travelled Aug 10 to 17th 2014. We have visited this resort five times previously and decided to go back after six years away to celebrate our 26th anniversary. We chose the Colonial as it has always been wonderful and we have never had issues in the past. We had upgraded to club premium so we had access to premium lounge with premium brands, free internet in room, robes/slippers, and most a la cart restaurants within the resort every day. Check in was fast and efficient. Our room was ocean facing on second floor so saw more of the kid pool than the ocean but was fine with us. We never saw the robe or slippers during our stay. It was a surprise when the hotel gave us champagne 3 days in a row with pastry or fruit plates to go with it. These dishes were amazing! After the third day we received a bottle of Barceló brand tequila and D'Aristi liquor which was really unexpected. The room was always cleaned before noon and beer fridge stocked with plenty of water and beer. No complaints here. Only negative of the stay was having to sign a paper with room number and bracelet id for every premium drink we requested at the pool bar or lounges. We did not go on vacation to do paperwork. There must be a better way to track inventory of premium brands if that is what the hotel is doing, e.g. it the traveller has a club premium bracelet don’t harass with paperwork, if they don’t have a club premium bracelet do the paperwork to charge the room. Traveler Tip: expensive to buy sunscreen etc. the prices are very high so make sure you bring enough to last for your entire stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Las Brisas Huatulco; City: Huatulco Southern Mexico; Review: My husband and I stayed at this all inclusive end of November 2014 . We stayed in the stars area such a awesome view could not get enough . Room was very nice clean and always had water and beer replenished every day . Lots of stairs and walking but we love to do both so we where fine. But if older and have issues with stairs there is always a ride a phone call away . Water was so nice not hard to get in and out . Food well Buffett not fond of but alacarts where all good !! Staff was friendly . Grounds where we'll kept . This was the second time we stayed and we found this time was much better and would go back .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel; City: Mazatlan Pacific Coast; Review: Just returned from a week all inclusive vacation. Jan 22 to 29 2016. checking in was fast. But as soon as we checked in the Timeshare people swooped in to persuade us to hear their presentation. We avoided that and went to look around the resort. Rooms average nothing special and we discovered a tag on the bottled water in room pay to use 10 pesos really pay for bottle water when we already paid all inclusive . we ended up just getting bottled water free at the bars and buffett. No fridge in room, but had a safe. pools where average and beach was nice but public so lots of buskers!!!! Buffett and snak bar was average . occasionally we found something really good but all in all we pretty much eat hot dogs and hamburgers. ala carts , eat at Mexician and Japanese shushi. Mexician was good but to me not really Mexician flavour. Shushi was good but made way different then we are used too rolls had cream cheese. but was good. We tried to book more ala carts but only option we had was 9 pm to late for me to eat. Staff was freindly and helpful. resort was clean and close to golden zone walking distance. Entertainment was average and was set up in buffett area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Bahia Principe Tulum; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: oct 24 2016 we left for we thought a great time back in Mexico. My husband and I love the Riviera Maya so we decided to try a new resort since we always go Barcelo. We arrived to resort approximately 5 pm and checked in and quickly went to our room. 2104 . Maids where just finishing up so we did not try our keys we just dropped off luggage and went in search of food and a look around . After Supper we went back to our room and well the key cards would not work . So we trudged up to check in to let them know . They said oh let us program those for you so we thanked the check in desk person and trudged back to room , To have the card keys not to work again this was a start of a 4 hour issue with the check in desk thinking we did not know how to open a door ... Well we said we have traveled to Mexico , Cuba , Jamaica, United States and many more places we certainly know how key cards work.. Finally after a worker tried it and said was broke Then someone came to our room to try to fix. That night after 4 hours the cards never did get fixed we where let in to our room and advised that for compensation we would be upgraded to Dimond Club and moved to a new room . We where to go to front desk in the morning for this to happen . Next morning we went to desk as advised and the " assistant manager " proceeded to tell us that was never told to us the upgrade and move .... So I guess we are liars !!!! So annoyed we said ok then when is key cards going to be fixed then... "assistant manager" said 15 min . So angrily my husband and I went to wait at pool to wait with no sunscreen etc we left in room thinking we where moving to a new one. 20 min later my husband went back to see if they where working on the door .... No one in sight and door still no entry. So day 2 again trudging back to check in desk to see if at some point we could maybe start our well paid for-vacation. This time my husband talked to a very nice lady at desk and explained the no entry to room, she then turned to same "assistant manager" and said no entry ???? to him he quickly said oh oh I forgot let me go now to fix . So my husband and the "assistant manager " go back to 2104 and he somehow was able to fix cards for us to enter room ..... But in doing so Now The Maids could not get in room to clean it their card did not work. So our full week we where there it never did work for the maids We had to let them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Emerald Bay; City: Mazatlan Pacific Coast; Review: visited from Feb 17 to 24 th.. Check in was fast efficient our room was ready upon arrival . Room was clean full fridge. only thing for a 5 star does not have shampoo lotion or like some 5 stars sewing kits. room view was awesome. we where on second floor so was good did not have to wait for a elevator just took stairs. Buffet was good. a la carts we tried Bamboo which is Asian and not a true a la cart still a buffet style same with Italian restaurant .only a la cart that you choose off menu was Tabassco Mexican restaurant. Beach is nice lots of chairs . pool sometimes if late hard to find a spot. Drinks where all medium to low grade no Premium alcohol at this resort for a 5 star. We enjoyed our trip met friendly staff and travellers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Decameron Complex; City: Bucerias Pacific Coast; Review: My husband and i traveled with my sister and her husband Dec 1 to 8 2018. Complex grounds are great well kept; rooms clean basic no fridge . Many pools to enjoy . Ocean was good to swim on somedays and somedays way to rough. Draw back is a la carts they make you book at 7 :30 am only 2 days in row . we found you had to get to booking area by at least 6 :30 am to get your reservations. They set up numbered chairs, um kinda a bummer when you are on vacation and MAY want to sleep in. Buffet s and snack bars all had something to eat even for picky eaters. We ate at Italian a la cart 3 times loved it Brazilian a la cart 1 to much meat for me. We found that the Disco is quite loud hear it until 3 am. We where in block 4. But to be honest unless you are in block 1 i think all blocks heard it. Shows where good at night great dancers. Staff where awesome ! Thanks guys you all made the trip great. Complex area is safe can walk off resort at night and on Wednesday there is a farmers market at the big grocery store just walking distance from resort.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Escape VHS; Brand: Patrick Dempsey; Review: The Escape This movie had good and bad spots, but I gave it four stars because Patrick Dempsey's fans get to see a lot of him, not just in the buff, but also in that sensitive way he has when he plays the role of a lover. For my part, it would be great to have the movie on DVD so I can skip right over to him and Brigitte Bako together. She was great in this movie too. The picture takes time to develop a relationship between them. They have a lot of dialogue so that you feel their growing attraction. I also like the poetry and the nightclub scenes. I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone, but as one reviewer already said, Patrick's got a great body and is so caring in this movie. I bought it based on the reviews, and I'm glad that I did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ugly Truth [Single Disc Blu-ray] (2009); Brand: Katherine Heigl; Review: Unless you want to spend time with crude sexual remarks, cliches, stereotypes and some of the boringness action on a screen, you do not want to see this movie. Read those other one- and two-star ratings and believe them. Then, if you must see it, try to watch it for free. I thought I could get through it because I like both Heigl and Butler, but after about fifteen minutes, I realized this picture had no watchable qualities.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stolen; Brand: Jon Hamm; Review: I enjoyed the intensity of emotion in this movie. There are so many movies out there where the actors don't appear to feel anything deep enough, like love or heartbreak or desperation; consequently neither can the audience. This story of these two fathers who so very much love their sons is well-done, with excellent acting by both Josh and Jon. For the most part, the transition from one time setting to the next is easy to follow; a fact that is so important in these kinds of movies. Contrary to what some others have said, the manner in which the incident takes place in 1958 is both tense and disturbing because this father does not have anyone who cares, to help him look for his son, and Josh's performance as a distraught father is so well done that it's upsetting to watch. Rhonda Mitra is good in her role, also. In fact, if a person really gets involved in the story, as opposed to looking for ways to tear it apart, the whole picture and all the characters work well together. The picture does start out slowly, but then, it's not a fast-action movie to begin with, and the manner in which the two stories gradually come together help to make it a film worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tell Tale; Brand: Josh Lucas; Review: This film has some interesting twists to it, and Josh Lucas's character is both a hero and an anti-hero. I thought he did a good job with the role. I missed that emotional depth that he can portray so well, but this picture didn't call for that. Still, I saw a side of his acting range I hadn't seen before, and he did as well with the character as anyone else could have. I adored the little girl who played his daughter, and it was great to see a story featuring a relationship between the male and female lead that lasted longer than about two minutes of an entire movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trespass; Brand: Nicolas Cage; Review: I didn't think this was a bad movie at all. True, the plot has been done many times, but in this picture, I enjoyed the way one lie kept giving away to another one until the truth was finally revealed; that isn't to say that I didn't sometimes see some of what was coming. It was downright ridiculous at one point, but that ridiculousness was played right into the story line. The fact is it reminded me in some ways of "Eyes Wide Shut" and not just because Kidman starred in that movie also, but because like that picture, a jaded marriage with the addition of a typical rebellious teen is thrown into a life-and-death situation that forces the family members to appreciate each other. In truth, it's really a "what if" movie. What if instead of suspected infidelity, adolescence revolt, and an inattentive spouse, life is suddenly threatened by gun-carrying, desperate, dangerous, psychotic trespassers? And considering the script they had to work with, all the key characters (both good and bad) did a decent job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woman in Black; Brand: Daniel Radcliffe; Review: First off, I want to say that I enjoyed Daniel Radcliffe in this movie. I don't think anyone could have done a better job with the script he had to work with. I like watching serious movies, and he played this troubled character well, without overdoing it. However, the movie moves too slowly in the beginning and waits too long to provide some necessary explanations. Also, some of the special effects are too mechanical--cheap maybe? I didn't read the book, but the idea in this movie of what the woman in black is doing and why, and the way Radcliffe's character seeks to appease her made for a good story-line. While the ending could be called satisfying by some, I don't understand why the story ended that way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Legacy; Brand: Jeremy Renner; Review: I so enjoyed this movie. I didn't watch the other Bourne movies. I had read the books and the movie adaptations were too divergent for me. I wanted Richard Chamberlain's Bourne, but time and technology had made him obsolete. So, I watched this movie, without any expectations, because I had heard that it was good. To me, it was great. Personally, I am sick and tired of "loner" movies; sick and tired of the lone husband or lone wife whom we're supposed to empathize with in his or her quest for revenge. What we get for our empathy are lots of special effects, CGI, high body counts and the tiresome one-liners, with the hero or heroine as unfulfilled when the movie is over as he or she was when it began. Give me a Neo and Trinity pairing any day (The Matrix); a movie where the man and woman need each other to survive and have that special mixture of chemistry between them to make them overwhelmingly watchable. Hence, Renner and Weisz are what I loved best about this movie. They were so natural together. They were two people working together against all the adversaries in this story, for one simple goal: helping each other to stay alive. I also enjoyed the science that created the bionic men and women, the scenes in Alaska and in Manila, especially when Weisz had to look after Renner. I didn't want this movie to end. I was disappointed to see there was no sequel already in the works. I only hope some smart director will pair those two people in another movie that's worth seeing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Legacy Steelbook; Brand: Jeremy Renner; Review: I so enjoyed this movie. I didn't watch the other Bourne movies. I had read the books and the movie adaptations were too divergent for me. I wanted Richard Chamberlain's Bourne, but time and technology had made him obsolete. So, I watched this movie, without any expectations, because I had heard that it was good. To me, it was great. Personally, I am sick and tired of "loner" movies; sick and tired of the lone husband or lone wife whom we're supposed to empathize with in his or her quest for revenge. What we get for our empathy are lots of special effects, CGI, high body counts and the tiresome one-liners, with the hero or heroine as unfulfilled when the movie is over as he or she was when it began. Give me a Neo and Trinity pairing any day (The Matrix); a movie where the man and woman need each other to survive and have that special mixture of chemistry between them to make them overwhelmingly watchable. Hence, Renner and Weisz are what I loved best about this movie. They were so natural together. They were two people working together against all the adversaries in this story, for one simple goal: helping each other to stay alive. I also enjoyed the science that created the bionic men and women, the scenes in Alaska and in Manila, especially when Weisz had to look after Renner. I didn't want this movie to end. I was disappointed to see there was no sequel already in the works. I only hope some smart director will pair those two people in another movie that's worth seeing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barefoot Digital; Brand: J.K. Simmons; Review: Well worth the time I spent watching it. Every once in a while, I find a movie like this: off the beaten and well-worn path, but wonderfully enjoyable. I'm so glad I found it. Scott is one of my favorite actors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear Frankie; Brand: Emily Mortimer; Review: I really enjoyed this movie right up until the last letter that was written. I don't believe in spoilers, so I won't go into detail. But that last letter is why I rate the movie at 3.5 stars. I went with 4 stars because I thought all the actors performed well. I liked Gerard Butler in this movie. I think I'll look up some of his newer pictures. Emily Mortimer and the young man who played her son were well matched. As someone else mentioned, I would happily watch a sequel thought I could have settled for an epilogue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold; Brand: Meg Ryan; Review: I love this movie every time I watch it. What a true delight to experience such a wonderful combination of actors and time travel. Yes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Intentions; Brand: Donna Mills; Review: Dangerous Intentions is so disturbing because it is a true story that continues in the lives of women and men today. Victims need to be ready to permanently disable the monsters that treat them like this. It's pathetic how little real protection the victims. And sad sacks of bat droppings like the stepmother in this picture should be disabled also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deja Vu VHS; Brand: Stephen Dillane; Review: This movie is one of my favorites. I have seen it many times. People criticize Victoria's performance, but I liked it best of all because there are high-strung women like that, and they need someone to love them too. I actually liked Stephen better in Firelight. In this movie, he was, at times, too inactive, sort of just standing there. But overall, this movie is great. The whole Deja Vu spin was a new angle for me, and it so worked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Stone House Cafe; City: Reno, NV; Review: I just got home from Stone House Cafe for breakfast. I met my daughter there at 10am for breakfast. The food was OK but at 10:40, the hostess came to our table and told us we had to leave because they had a reservation and they needed the table we were seated at. I was home before 11am. I have NEVER been treated so rudely and I will not go back. If I want fast food I will go to McDonald's where I expect to eat and run.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Integrity Automotive; City: Reno, NV; Review: Several years back, I was having a hard time trying to find a good auto mechanic who could do good work without ripping me off. Tim Dickey, the owner of Integrity Automotive, was recommended to me by a friend who is a "Car Guy." I have been a loyal customer ever since. Tim is very friendly, knowledgeable and honest. I have recommended him to friends and now they rave about him too. This is a truly great business. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eagle Electric; City: Sparks, NV; Review: The Eagle Electric tech was scheduled to be here between 8am and 11am. He showed up at 11:45. He was here for 45 minutes. He was sarcastic and a bit rude. I am sure that he was defensive because he was aware that I was angry at his late arrival. I suggested that he should have called to let me know that he was running late and he said that he didn't have my phone number, however he was able to call me to check my address when he couldn't find my house because he had written down the wrong address.The tech did not seem to be terribly knowledgeable or competent, but he did get the job done. I wasted three hours waiting for an electrician who couldn't be bothered to pick up the phone. I would advise everyone to avoid this company like the plague.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa; City: Reno, NV; Review: I had some friends visiting from out of town and they got a room at the Atlantis, I met them there over the course of their stay. My dining experiences at the Atlantis were quite mixed. We met for dinner at the Sushi bar on Thursday night, The place was quiet, no wait for a seat at the mostly empty bar. The sushi chefs were busy watching sports on TV and had to be called when we wanted to order. The food was mediocre, not because of the quality of the ingredients, but because of the preparation. The waiter was inattentive at best. Very disappointing. On Saturday night, I went to a show and stopped at the Napa Bistro bar with a group of friends, I ordered a Mai Tai and as a former employee of Trader Vic's, I was surprised to see grenadine in the drink. The drink was way too sweet and was definitely not a Mai Tai, see recipe [url]. I returned the drink and asked for rum and orange juice. The bartender, Taylor, was snarky and rude. I was told that the rum and OJ was the same price as a Mai Tai, $10.00. The drink was very weak. The manager was standing there watching the scene with her unfold, but stood idly by and did nothing, Again, very disappointing, On Sunday morning, we went to breakfast at the Manhattan Deli. Anna, our waitress was a delight. The manager, Terry, came through the restaurant checking with customers to make sure everyone was happy. The food was perfect. Perhaps the food and beverage director of the Atlantis should have all of his staff take a lesson from the Manhattan Deli staff. When any staff at your establishment is indifferent or rude to the customers, they will not come back. There are too many great restaurants in Reno to put up with mediocrity.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oceano; City: Reno, NV; Review: My boyfriend and I had a gift card for the Peppermill. We decided to go to Oceano for some sushi. It was a mistake. When we arrived, the hostess told us that she had to check to see if the counter was wiped down. We were seated, but the counter was sticky and gross. We asked the sushi chef if we could get it wiped down but he didn't help us and our waiter was nowhere to be found. We flagged down the manager, who wiped the counter for us. The menu has changed since our last visit and there are NO appetizers, such as miso or edamame, on the AYCE menu. When we ask the chef, he tells us that we can have cucumber salad, miso or clam chowder(?). The chef gave us wasabi and ginger, but there is no place for soy sauce. We ask for something and the chef cannot help us. Our waiter was nowhere to be found. The man seated next to us gave us bowls from a stack next to him.The nigiri selection is very limited. We ordered a few things, but it took a very long time to get our food. There was only one other person at the bar, so I cannot imagine why it took so long.Our waiter was, for all intents and purposes, nonexistent, We were only drinking water and we had to flag him down for refills. We noticed that many of the hot food items going to the restaurant were sitting under the heat lamps for up to 5 minutes before being delivered to tables. Our food was not bad, but it took forever to get it. Maybe the fact that the chefs were trying to watch the football game on the TV at the bar across the room was the reason.The waiter was very slow to pick up empty plates and they got stacked at the seats next to us. At one point, I accidently spilled soy sauce from a small bowl and asked for a towel. Again, the sushi chefs were unable to help and the waiter was nowhere to be found, I had to grab napkins from other set ups at the bar to clean up the mess. One of the chefs finally gave me some hot hand towels to finish the clean up job. I went to find a restroom and asked the hostess where it was located. She was talking to a coworker and gave me a dirty look. She gave me vague directions and turned away. The final straw was when dessert was delivered. The waiter set our dessert down in the middle of MANY empty plates and walked away empty handed. I called out to him that he needed to clear them away and he said he would be back in a few minutes with a tray. We stacked our empty plates on the side so that we could eat. We took our bill to the front desk and spoke to the manager about our dinner. He was very nice and sympathetic and; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Creazian; City: Reno, NV; Review: I went to Creazian to meet some friends recently. One of the party arrived later than some of the others. She sat for 20 minutes and no one in the restaurant acknowledged her, even though it was slow and 3 servers were standing at the bar chatting, She finally went to the bar to ask for a glass of water, None of the servers asked her if she wanted to order and she finally had to flag someone down to have her order taken, The servers were obviously quite inexperienced at quality food and beverage service. No one ever picked up dirty dishes or glasses and the table was soon cluttered. The staff did not check on our party to see if things were OK or if we wanted anything else. While all of this was going on, the owner was sitting in a back room of the restaurant and the manager was taking care of his family, who arrived after my friend. No one was watching what the staff was doing, or not doing in this case. The food was alright, but there are a few things that they might want to consider changing. First, one of the people at the table ordered seafood pho. It was good, but it had fake "Krab" in it. The Krab flaked apart in the hot broth and had a weird taste and texture. The Caesar salad was really tasty but the croutons seemed dry and store bought. All of the other food was perfection, but I will have to think twice about going in with a group because of the service. if this restaurant wants to succeed, and I hope they do, they are going to have to teach their servers how to wait on customers in a restaurant that is a step up from a Pho lunch joint. The servers should be waiting on their customers instead of hanging out at the end of the bar. Good Luck Creazian, I hope you figure it out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CoAuto; City: Reno, NV; Review: Vinnie and the crew at CoAuto are the best. The shop is super clean, the work is done in a timely fashion. They do high quality work. I have bringing my truck in for work for a while and would happily recommend them. I was not charged for my most recent oil change because CoAuto was taking care of healthcare professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sierra Cyclesmith; City: Reno, NV; Review: This place is the best! I haven't been into the shop for quite a while. I needed to get a a part to adjust the fit of my bike. With the Covid-19 restrictions, I was asked to make an appointment and was in and out very quickly. Leon made sure that everything was perfect before I rolled out the door. You can't do better that that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moana Nursery; City: Reno, NV; Review: I went into Moana Nursery today to pick up 3 plants. I was in a hurry, so I asked someone to help me find what I was looking for. I got the help that I needed finding the items. 2 of the plants were a bit wilted and the guy told me to ask for a discount at the cashier. I grabbed what I was there for and was heading out in just a couple of minutes. That's where things went bad. There were 2 women at the cash register and one off shift employee. They were chatting. The off duty person left when I got there. The other 2 kept chatting for a minute before one turned to help me. I told her that I was told to ask for a discount on 2 of the plants. Since she was still chatting with the other person, she wasn't really paying attention to me. She proceeded to ring them up at the usual price. I told her again and she cancelled the whole transaction and started over, At this point, she could not get any of the plants to scan. She couldn't figure it out and the other girl was not helping. I had spend twice as much time trying to pay for 3 plants as it took to find them and bring them to the register. I left without the plants. I will be shopping elsewhere in the future.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Postman, The (Postino, Il) (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate) (1992); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remains of the Day, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madness of King George, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Richard III (1995); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piano, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeffrey (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Garden, The (1993); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Othello (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dolores Claiborne (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Immortal Beloved (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muriel's Wedding (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Restoration (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Book, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Children, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nell (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farinelli: il castrato (1994); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nixon (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aristocats, The (1970); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home for the Holidays (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridges of Madison County, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: James and the Giant Peach (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Frankenstein) (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casper (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clause, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Muppet Treasure Island (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pocahontas (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight and Valentino (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Milk Money (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jefferson in Paris (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Wear (Pret-A-Porter) (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Reilly (1996); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting to Exhale (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Rascals, The (1994); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brady Bunch Movie, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Winterbourne (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tom and Huck (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Showgirls (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet Letter, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country Life (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misérables, Les (1995); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Thermos Stainless King 24 Ounce Drink Bottle, Cranberry; Brand: Thermos; Review: Use my thermos to keep things cold. I put ice half way and then cold water. It keeps it cold for 24 hours even when I took the top off to let the ice melt. Some of the ice was still there. Love it. Highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HITO Wood Grain LED Alarm Clock - Time Temperature Date - Display Sound Activated - Brightness Adjustable (black coating,; Brand: hito; Review: During the day the numbers are so dim that you can't see them. Moderately difficult to set. It's so pretty but I had to return it because what good is it if I can't tell what time it is if I'm more than 2 feet away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Magicfly Large Digital Display Jumbo LED Wall Desk Calendar Alarm Clock with Ac Adapter, Saving Energy!! Green Light; Brand: Magicfly; Review: I needed a clock for my dental hygiene room. Even though it's not a terribly large room, being able to see a clock from even 5 feet away was difficult. This clock looks great (not like a standard alarm clock), is easy to set and you can see from everywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HITO™ 6 Alarm Clock w/ Date and Temperature Display, Repeating Snooze, Light-activated Sensor Light and Touch-activated Nightlight-; Brand: hito; Review: I was so excited to get this clock, but it is not bright like it looks in the picture. It only becomes bright when you press the light button and then it goes off in seconds. Otherwise the clock looks dark and is unreadable from only a few feet away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Boraam 48824 Augusta Counter Height Swivel Stool, 24-Inch, Cappuccino; Brand: Boraam; Review: HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BAR STOOL. A little challenging to put together, but oh how worth the effort it is. You won't regret this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winsome Skippy 5-Piece Tv Table Set, Brown; Brand: Winsome; Review: These TV trays are so beautiful that I hate eating on them. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Why GM and Michelin's airless Uptis is the future of car and truck tires; Abstract: The airless tires are expected to launch on a General Motors vehicle by 2024.; Category: autos
Title: Jeep Wrangler Stormtrooper Spied Doing Nothing Wrong For The Empire; Abstract: Could a Star Wars-themed Wrangler Stormtrooper Edition bring balance to the Force?; Category: autos
Title: Assad Sends Syrian Troops North as Turkish Offensive Escalates; Abstract: Syrian government forces pushed closer to the Turkish border after striking a deal with Kurdish fighters, as Washington's decision to abandon its allies reverberated on the battlefield.; Category: news
Title: Exclusive: Jayme Closs feeling 'stronger every day' 1 year after kidnapping; Abstract: One year after Jayme Closs was kidnapped as a 13-year-old and held for months by a man who murdered her parents, the teenager says she's feeling "stronger every day."; Category: news
Title: How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil?; Abstract: There's more than one answer, so let us simplify it for you, starting with outlining the advantages of synthetic oil.; Category: autos
Title: 19 Mysterious Old Home Features That Aren't Useful Anymore; Abstract: Many old homes have perplexing features that baffle their modern-day owners. Here we've solved 19 of those mysteries!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: An airline pilot reveals the meanings of 23 code words passengers don't understand; Abstract: Here's how to speak "airline" according to airline pilot Patrick Smith, who explains terms such as all-call, direct flight, and ground stop.; Category: travel
Title: Senate to try to override Trump emergency declaration veto Thursday; Abstract: The Senate on Thursday will attempt to override President Trump's veto of a resolution nixing his emergency declaration on the border wall. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) set up a veto override vote for Thursday at 1:45 p.m., as he wrapped up the Senate's work on Wednesday and set the schedule for Thursday. The vote will come less than two days after Trump vetoed the resolution, which passed the House and Senate last month. ...; Category: news
Title: Quick Jack: The Safer and Faster Alternative to a Floor Jack; Abstract: We show you how to set up Quick Jack, the faster and safer alternative to using a traditional floor jack and jack stands.; Category: autos
Title: U.S. Marshals Auctioning Off 149 Vehicles From DC Solar Scam; Abstract: The largest single car collection that the USMS has ever sold!; Category: autos
Title: Verizon outage hits customers across the US; Abstract: Verizon said it's fixed the problem and recommends customers try restarting their phones if they still have problems; Category: finance
Title: Sotomayor breaks new two-minute rule as Supreme Court hears immigration case; Abstract: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor broke a new rule for justices Wednesday as the court heard arguments in an immigration and employment case.Jumping in to ask a question, Sotomayor broke the "two minute rule" that allows attorneys before the court to begin arguments for two minutes without being interrupted by a justice.; Category: news
Title: 2020 Airstream Caravel Is a Miniature Hotel Room on Wheels; Abstract: Airstream's iconic exterior design and contemporary interior styling makes the Caravel the most fashionable compact trailer at the campground.; Category: autos
Title: 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: Mountain skeleton may be man from Japanese internment camp; Abstract: In the closing days of World War II, a Japanese American set out with other men from the infamous internment camp at Manzanar on a trip to the mountains, where he went off on his own to paint a watercolor and got caught in a freak summer snowstorm.; Category: news
Title: 8 Peugeot, Citroen Vehicles We Want In The U.S.; Abstract: France's Groupe PSA is merging with the Italian-American (but technically Dutch) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. There are a number of things we don't know (what the new company's name will be, for example) and things we think we know (that PSA is paying a premium for the partnership). What we know for certain, though, is that we're excited over the idea of French vehicles once again returning to North America. Groupe FCA? PSA And FCA Merger Plan Officially Announced Analyst Says PSA Is Paying A 32% Premium To Take Control Of FCA It's been decades since Peugeot and Citroen, Groupe PSA's two biggest brands, were sold in North America, and back then… the cars weren't great. Today, these two brands, as well as the premium DS marque, are in a far different place with competitive, stylish vehicles across a number of those segments. And while we doubt the entire PSA catalog will come to the U.S. market, here are a few we'd like to see.; Category: autos
Title: Xerox Considers Takeover Offer for HP; Abstract: Xerox is considering a takeover of PC and printer maker HP, an audacious move that would unite two fading stars of technology.; Category: finance
Title: This Is What the 2020 Toyota Supra Should've Looked Like From the Start; Abstract: That wing should be standard on every Supra. The fact that it isn't is a tragedy.; Category: autos
Title: Brazil oil auction a 'total disaster' as bidders stay away; Abstract: Brazil's largest-ever auction of oil deposits flopped, sending the real tumbling, after state-controlled Petroleo Brasileiro SA did most of the bidding while other major oil companies stayed away.; Category: finance
Title: 13 Ways You're Shortening the Life of Your Car; Abstract: Put the brakes on these all-too-common mistakes to help keep your car on the road and out of the shop.; Category: autos
Title: A Military Camera Said 'Made in U.S.A.' The Screen Was in Chinese.; Abstract: The surveillance cameras and other equipment that Aventura Technologies sold for years to the United States military looked like solid American products, packaged in boxes with "Made in the U.S.A." labels and stars-and-stripes logos. The items were installed throughout government agencies, including on aircraft carriers and a Department of Energy facility. Then last year, a service member on an Air Force base noticed that an Aventura body camera...; Category: news
Title: Bannon calls Pelosi's impeachment strategy "actually quite brilliant"; Abstract: Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, called Pelosi a "master at political warfare"; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iPhone SE case, elago® [Outift Matrix][Champagne Gold] - [Premium Hybrid Construction][Diamond-Cut Aluminum][Spark Design Award] - for iPhone SE/5/5S; Brand: elago; Review: The phone case came pretty quick. Sooner than the expected shipping date and the quality of the case is excellent for the price! The only reason I rated this product 4 stars is that the case is a bit hard to take off of my phone. Aside from that, I am still pleased with this and would order from them again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 5S / 5 Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for iPhone 5S; Brand: Spigen; Review: Bought this for my dad and he loves it. Inexpensive and good quality phone case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Plus Case,iphone 6s plus case,Luxury 3D Bling iphone 6 Plus; Brand: Hundromi; Review: Cute case, but some of the pearls fell off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Plus Case,iPhone 6 Plus Wallet Case,CASELAND Handbag Wallet Flip PU Leather Case Crystal Button Case for iPhone 6/6s; Brand: Wewdigi; Review: Looks cheap, but you get what you pay for!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Plus Case, Terrapin; Brand: Terrapin; Review: Love the quality of the phone case. Doesn't look cheap at all and came in a timely matter. Would definitely purchase again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Men's Over the Door/Wall Belt Tie Valet Organizer - SILVER powder coat - High quality men's organizer by Longstem; Brand: Longstem Organizers; Review: We bought this for my daughter instead of the ladies' version. We needed more space for long necklaces and this works for that. She is very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pure Enrichment PureSteam Portable Fabric Steamer (Black) -; Brand: Pure Enrichment; Review: Got on a special lightning deal. Does what it says and comfortable to hold and use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CaseyPop MP OTG400 BK, Grey; Brand: CaseyPop; Review: Got this on a Lightning Deal and am very glad to have caught it. These aren't as long as the gloves I'm replacing, but they're heavier and protect from heat better. Plus, they sent a free silicone trivet mat with it that's been very useful. Happy purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vollrath (47144) 1-5/8 oz Stainless Steel Disher - Size 20; Brand: Vollrath; Review: Had a bigger one and wanted one for smaller cookies. Sturdy and reliable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirstystone Round Scroll Holder, Bronze; Brand: Thirstystone; Review: Fits the coasters we bought at Walmart and can stack a little higher too. Nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victorinox 3.25 Inch Swiss Classic Paring Knife with Straight Edge, Spear Point, Green; Brand: Victorinox; Review: Super sharp and cute. Very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Jar Replacement Gaskets (Set Of 6): 3.5’’ Diameter Fido Jar Compatible, Food Grade; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: I have some antique hermetic jars that needed new seals. These were a perfect fit and keep a very tight seal on the flour and sugars. Will buy again when those wear out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Mug Pottery Ceramic Utensil Crock Utensil Holder, Made in USA, Ivory; Brand: American Mug Pottery; Review: Got as a Christmas gift. Roomy, sturdy, and well made (in the USA). Very happy with it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Kasich to Congress: 'Look in the mirror at how you want to be remembered'; Abstract: Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said his advice for fellow Republicans in Congress during the impeachment process was to "look in the mirror at how you want to be remembered.; Category: news
Title: NFL winners, losers: Cowboys need to rebound, Patriots keep winning; Abstract: While the Dallas Cowboys need to get back on track, the New England Patriots won Sunday without even playing a game.; Category: sports
Title: The 53 worst celebrity Photoshop fails of all time; Abstract: Kim Kardashian West, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lawrence, and even Beyoncé have been at the center of Photoshop scandals.; Category: entertainment
Title: Charlize Theron Says Playing Megyn Kelly Was 'Harder' Than Portraying a Serial Killer; Abstract: Charlize Theron: Playing Megyn Kelly Was 'Harder' Than Playing a Serial Killer; Category: movies
Title: Phoenix police officer involved in viral video stop of couple fired; Abstract: Phoenix Chief Jeri Williams announced that the officer involved in a viral video stop of Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper has been fired.; Category: news
Title: Fox legal analyst Napolitano emerges as Trump critic; Abstract: NEW YORK (AP) More than two decades into his career as a commentator at Fox News Channel, Andrew Napolitano reached a milestone of sorts when he was called a "fool" on his own network. Not to his face, of course. But Tucker Carlson guest Joseph diGenova's dismissal of Napolitano for saying that soliciting campaign aid from a foreign government is against the law illustrates the awkward place that the former New Jersey Superior Court judge...; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KUCAM 720P HD Plug/Play Wireless Wifi IP Security Camera with Night Vision and Motion Detection; Brand: KUCAM; Review: I read the other reviews many of which said it was a quick set up. I did not find that to be so. I contacted customer support and they told me to reboot the camera. That helped. They also told me they are working on a manual. This did not come with a manual and it was not clear to me how to set this up. Thankfully many of the reviews gave me the help I needed. This was also a data hog on my phone. I will be more careful when using it from now on. The picture is very clear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maxell 190132 CD & DVD Paper Storage Envelope Sleeves with Heavy-duty Paper and Clear Plastic Window Multi-Color 100 Pack; Brand: Maxell; Review: I like the colors and they protect the CDs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Key Finder - i-Techi PREMIUM Phone Finder 4.0 - Best Selling Key Locator - New Generation Key, Phone; Brand: I-Techi; Review: I have had trouble using this. Then I dropped my keys and the fob opened up and the little circuit board and battery fell out. I have no idea how to put it back in. I think I got it in but it no longer works. I emailed the company but they did not respond. Bad product, bad customer support.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KOOTION 5 X 2GB USB Flash Drives Thumb Drives Memory Stick USB 2.0(5 Colors: Black Blue Green Purple Red); Brand: KOOTION; Review: They failed after a very short time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MegaGear ''Ultra-Light'' Neoprene Camera Case, Bag - Protective Cover for Sony Alpha A6500, A6300, A6000 |16-50 mm|; Brand: MegaGear; Review: It is okay. Fits that camera but there is no room for anything else in the bag If you have extra lenses, they will not fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Micca 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame With High Resolution LCD and Auto On/Off Timer (M808z); Brand: Micca; Review: I bought this as a gift for my mother-in-law. I loaded the photos on an SD card and then reviewed them to make sure that they displayed properly. Some of the pictures became digitized during display... sometimes, but the next run through they were not. Pictures randomly displayed multiple times and others never displayed. It is fine for what I want it for. Mom will get her pictures and not realize all the issues I had. But it was extremely frustrating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Franklin Brass 133072 Curlique Hook, Flat Black; Brand: Franklin Brass; Review: Bought it for hanging our giant Pizza Peel in the kitchen. Looks awesome and sturdy. I'd buy it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vintorio Wine Aerator Pourer - Premium Aerating Pourer and Decanter Spout (Black); Brand: Vintorio; Review: My fianc is a wine connoisseur and she loves this thing. It's easy to clean and you can tell the difference in the taste of the wine immediately after using it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Rated Bellemain Stainless Steel Non-Slip Mixing Bowls with Lids, 4 Piece Set Includes 1 Qt, 1.5 Qt, 3; Brand: Bellemain; Review: These are the best set of mixing bowls I've ever used. Thick, Sturdy, Actual Stainless, Mirror Finish. Just perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kotobuki Japanese Sake Set, Kuro Iga"Black Sand Beach", Blue; Brand: Kotobuki; Review: Gorgeous Set. My fianc loved them. We use them all the time with our Sparkling Ros Sake. Worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ProBake Teflon Xtra Non-Stick Cookie Sheet Pan, Small, 13.5" x 9.5"; Brand: ProBake; Review: Cheap. Not actually non-stick or dishwasher safe. Also came with a dent in one of the rims so when they heat up in the oven it violently warps until it cools back down again. Also even with coating the pan with olive oil it still gets food baked and caked to it. I would get a more expensive brand.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cookie Press Kit - Plastic Cookie Gun Set with 12 Discs and 6 Icing Tips - by SveBake -; Brand: SveBake; Review: It's ok for about 10 uses. Then the ratcheting teeth on the plunger start to eat away at the hole and the internal ratcheting clip because it's plastic on metal. Who would ever think that plastic on metal would be a good idea? I've also had the head pop off because the threading is weak and becomes worn over time. Cheap cheap cheap. The plunger is also not rubber sealed inside of the tube so whatever food you are squeezing out of it tends to ooze up behind the plunger head after first use. Lots of cleaning will be required afterwards.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dickies Generation Flex Men's Youtility Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: I'm 6'0", 270lbs, thick and these pants fit great, even with kneeling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Generation Flex Men's Youtility Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: Great comfort but thick material makes me sweat, 6'0", 270 husky lbs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gadsden and Culpeper Blood of Tyrants T-Shirt - Black; Brand: ; Review: Nice comfortable fit, not binding and I went one size up due to 100% cotton. Screening looks durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Comics Batman "Caped Crusader" Grey Toddler T-Shirt with Cape Set; Brand: DC Comics; Review: Great product for the price!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall Midgel Ss Tshirt; Brand: ; Review: I like the design, but i thought material was thin. hope it doesn't shrink.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky Yellow Italian Stallion T-shirt, Black; Brand: A&E Designs; Review: Bought as a gift and fit as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall Puget Ss Tshirt; Brand: ; Review: Thin material, i guess for the price a fair product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Short-Sleeve Beefy T-Shirt with Pocket; Brand: ; Review: Gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Short-Sleeve Beefy T-Shirt with Pocket; Brand: ; Review: Gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Big & Tall V-Neck Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Mens Raglan Sleeve Two-Tone Solid Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Electrician T-shirt Flaming Electricity; Brand: Erazor Bits; Review: This was a gift and the only problem was small packaging.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's 'K87' Workwear Pocket Short-Sleeve T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: This was a gift and well received.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Ripstop Color-Block Utility Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: Thick and durable material but needs to be more breathable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion Men's Long-Sleeve Double-Dry Performance T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Comfortably and airy, I use it for work and it kept me cool and dry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Body Candy Stainless Steel Red Rose Skeleton Stud Earrings; Brand: Body Candy; Review: This was a gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver"Mom" Heart Pendant Necklace with Diamond Accents; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This was a gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Twisted Triple Drop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This was a gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holdup Contractor Series 2" X-back Work Suspenders with Patented No-slip® Clips; Brand: Hold-Up Suspender Co.; Review: These work GREAT! They never slip or get loose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beltox Fine Men's Dress Belt Leather Reversible 1.25" Wide Rotated Buckle Gift Box …; Brand: beltox fine; Review: Just breaking it in, I like the reversibility of the design. I think the buckle metal may show scratches easily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: EBL Individual Smart Battery Charger for AA AAA Ni-MH Ni-CD Rechargeable Batteries; Brand: EBL; Review: Nice unit. Cheap. Works well. Nothing bad to say.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 25-Feet HDMI To HDMI Cable; Brand: C&E; Review: Did its job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack - Black; Brand: Swiss Gear; Review: Great backpack! Lots of pockets. Recently went to Florida for 9 days with nothing but this backpack, stuffed, to where it almost didn't fit under my the seat..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Symphonized NRG Premium Genuine Wood in-Ear Noise-Isolating Earbuds, Headphones with 3.5mm jack, Earphones with Microphone and Nylon Cable (Red); Brand: Symphonized; Review: These are pretty nice. Look sharp, comfortable, and give a nice quality sound.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB 16x AZO Recordable Media Disc - 25 Disc Spindle; Brand: Verbatim; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentry 2 Fan Controller 5.25-Inch Touch Screen, Black ACC-NT-SENTRY-2-TS; Brand: Nzxt; Review: Works great been running for years now lol.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corsair Air Series AF120 LED Quiet Edition High Airflow Fan Twin Pack - Blue; Brand: Corsair; Review: Works great love them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Park CD/DVD Envelopes, Assorted Colors, Pack of 50 (68905); Brand: Quality Park; Review: Yep, this is a CD sleeve; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logisys 12" Dual Cold Cathode Case Light Modding Kit - CLK12UV2 (ULTRAVIOLET); Brand: Logisys; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logisys Dual 12" Cold Cathode Kit - Red; Brand: Logisys; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sata III Premium Cable 36" UV Blue Straight to Right Angle OK36A3RUB12; Brand: OKGEAR; Review: Great cable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GeIL Cyclone 2 Memory Cooling System; Brand: GeIL; Review: Nice little rig, been running a while and still going!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EVGA GTX 760 Backplate 100-BP-2761-B9; Brand: EVGA; Review: Worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: A Long Goodbye (Southern Comfort Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kelly Mooney Page; Review: I did like it. However it was a little drug out so I think it could have been shorter for the story line or needed more story too it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Glory (A Second Chance Love Story Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hunter J. Keane Page; Review: Good story. Well written. I couldn't stop reading it til I completed it. Read it all in one day. I thought it was really refreshing. It was free of all the sexual.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of My Element (Philadelphia Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Taryn Plendl Page; Review: This entire series is wonderful. True stories with lots of substance. The characters are awesome. Well written books, all three. I djoinstew; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweetened With a Kiss (Self Made Men...Southern Style Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lexxi Callahan Page; Review: I really liked the story line. I fell in love with the characters. Very well written had a little bit of everything, light, romantic, a little light mystery to it. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seduced by a Dangerous Man (By a Dangerous Man #5) (By a Dangerous Man Season 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cleo Peitsche Page; Review: I was more than half way into the book before it even started holding my I interest, in fact I skipped a major part of second third of the book. Was too drawn out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taming the Country Star: A Hometown Heroes Novella - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Margo Bond Collins Page; Review: I enjoyed the book. Had a good story line and characters were good. It could have been better but was worth reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Letters - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa M. Harley Page; Review: I can't say I totally disliked it but I am not into a book that is so scattered. However, I can understand being the type of story it is that it had to be written the way it was and the story line came together in the end okay. It is just not my kind of story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VAIN (The VAIN Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: I really liked the story and the characters fit perfectly. Can't wait for more on Noah and Alexa to get the rest of their story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Scotty: The Gallagher Family (Broken Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Annie Jocoby Page; Review: Enjoyed this book, has a pretty good story. I like the characters. It is a different plot so was a fresh read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forty 2 Days (Billionaire Banker Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Georgia Le Carre Page; Review: I very much enjoyed this book. It is quite unique in its story line. I would venture to say may not be far from the truth. Great characters. Once I started reading book one I couldn't stop until I finished book two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: At First Sight - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patrice Wilton Page; Review: what a good book. I loved the characters. The story line fresh and engaging. Held my interest from the first page through to the last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hopeless (After Forever Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cleo Peitsche Page; Review: Great book. Great author. I have not read one of her books that I did not like. She tells a good story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VAIN - Part Three (The VAIN Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: This series had an intriguing story. It grabbed you in the first few pages and it has you hooked. I really liked Noah. Very interesting character.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naked Risk: Erotic Suspense Thriller (Shatterproof Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jordan Burke Page; Review: This three book series starting with Privacy Code is top of the line. The characters are just a bit unusual, the story has mystery, intrigue, romance, and hot sex. Loved it, top of the line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gardener's Sins eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alysha Ellis Page; Review: I enjoyed the story but I felt it was short could have had little more substance if she had put more into it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RUIN (The RUIN Series, Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: Deborah, you have done it again. It draws you right in. You feel a part of the story. I love Ben, he and Kayla fit together so well. I really enjoy having Noah and Alexander playing such an important part of the story. Can't wait til part two on the fourteenth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Emily (Siren Publishing Menage Everlasting) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Becca Van Page; Review: I enjoyed the book very much, it has a good storyline and great characters. However there are so many typos, need to have more proof reading before publishing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sinful Resurrection (CSA Case Files 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Layne Page; Review: I really enjoyed the storyline. Plenty of suspense, mystery as well as romance. Also had just enough spice. Good read. I always like series because you get a better feel for the characters and in this series the characters fit well together, like a big fun family. Jax and Emily have good chemistry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEDUCED BY THE PARK AVENUE BILLIONAIRE Boxed Set - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nelle L'Amour Page; Review: Great love story. Ari and Sarah have great chemistry. I enjoyed the added suspense with the ex. I would have been interested in an explanation to why Ari's sister was so against Sarah up til the physical attack on Sarah though?!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American Soldier Collection 9: Password to Her Heart [The American Soldier Collection 9] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever); Brand: Visit Amazon's Dixie Lynn Dwyer Page; Review: What's not to love about this book. Action, in the bed as well as else where. Great storyline. Gunny Sergeant Mercury is a great alpha male. All the characters fit together, I couldn't even come up with a favorite. I liked them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American Soldier Collection: Escape from Obsession (Siren Publishing Menage Everlasting) (The American Soldier Collection series Book 1); Brand: Dixie Lynn Dwyer; Review: I love a book that flows so well and you don't get lost in over the top details that seem to be repeated sometimes more than once. This book has Great plot with a great story, great characters, and plenty of hot sex. That is all one needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RUIN - Part Three (The RUIN Series, Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: What a great series. It is powerful love story. So sweet, yet filled with twists and turns. Ben is definitely a man all women fantasize of having for their very own. A well plotted and well paced story. Don't miss out on it. Deborah you are an awesome writer. Can't wait to read your new series. Thanks and keeper them coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BITES MATES (BBW Paranormal Erotica Interracial Romance) (Voluptuous Mates Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's London Bleau Page; Review: I think this is undoubtedly one of the best shifter series I have read. It is well placed, flows well and just good writing. Grabs you in the first few pages and hold you through to the end of the book. Strong characters too. You won't be sorry you read this one. You will be unable to put it down til you've read all three books in the series. Great prices right now too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Res Me: New Adult Billionaire Romance (A1pha Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Blue Ashcroft Page; Review: A well plotted storyline with strong characters. I loved all the characters especially Alex. He was a very interesting guy with quite a story. He and Kira fit together so superbly. Quite a love story with its twists and turns. I loved being able to read all four books in the series one after the other. Great story telling Blue. Can't go wrong on this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finder Fees (A TroubleMaker Novel): 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kelly Gendron Page; Review: Awesome story, meaty. Has romance, humor, some mystery, even a little suspense. The characters all fit well together. Holds your attention from first few pages til the end and you find yourself wanting more. Well done, Kelly. Won't go wrong buying this one. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Favorite Places (A TroubleMaker Novel) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kelly Gendron Page; Review: A wonderful love story. Chase and Jesssina go through lots of ups and down and fears of trusting one another, but in the end love wins. I love the chemistry between them and the Hot sex. It is a well paced story. If you like happy endings you will like this one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vision of Destiny (Infinity Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's S. Moose Page; Review: The storyline was good. The first book of the series was somewhat wordy, lots of repeat, but otherwise I enjoyed it. This second book was way to wordy. This series could have easily been one book and would have been good. Parts of it was just too far from believable and it went on way too long, begin to drag and become actually boring. As I understand this is a new author, I do see potential.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Faith (A Dark Romance Novel) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Terry Towers Page; Review: Terry's story's are always well written, even though this one is definitely very unrealistic in anyone thinking someone as dark as Tanner could or would be able to be even sAfe to be with let alone has real feelings or be rehabilitated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keeping His Promise (Year of the Billionaire series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's K.C. Falls Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this story. It had substance to it as well as hot sex. So many books I have read recently has pretty much been hot sex and very little substance to the story. The characters fit well together, Tristan grabbed my heart. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marked By Destiny: Shifters Werewolves & Vampires Paranormal Romance (The Hidden Secrets Saga Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's W.J. May Page; Review: I have nothing to say but good about this fantasy, great writing, though this is not really my kind of story, I have enjoyed reading it, but have to say I believe it should have finished with this, the third book, four books is too long and will not hold my interest enough to wait and read a fourth one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRACE - Part Three (The TRACE Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: Wow, I loved this series. Great story line. It has what I call "Meat" something you can wrap you mind around find some filling and enjoying. I love the relationship that Van and Zoe has. How can you not fall in love with Trace. Of course Beck and Ben are both great guys. It has just enough hot sex. Read it, you will love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucia Jordan Page; Review: Very sensual. Can't resist Sebastian, very sexual as most spaniards are. Has the start of a good story as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer - A Contemporary Billionaire Romance Novel (Chicago Billionaires Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aria Hawthorne Page; Review: Finally one well worth Reading. I loved it. Great storyline, great characters that had good chemistry. Well written. A real love story with great sex. What more could you ask for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devotion - A Contemporary Billionaire Romance Novel (Chicago Billionaires Book 4) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aria Hawthorne Page; Review: Aria has another top notch love story. Great storyline, an original. I loved the chemistry between Philip and Isobel. Had some hot sex scenes too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luring the Pack - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cleo Peitsche Page; Review: Wow! Best Paranormal, Erotica I have ever read. Keep me rooted to my seat with anticipation. Loved the characters, as well as the plot. Get ready to go for a ride on the very hot side cause Cleo has done it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncivilized - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sawyer Bennett Page; Review: What an incredible original storyline. Great characters. You will fall in love with Zach. Lots of burning hot sex. Great romance. You won't want to miss this one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Triple Beat: Big Easy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mari Carr Page; Review: This is a really great story. I love the plot. The characters play off one another really well Hot sex. Great romance, well rounded book. Well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridenapped: The Alpha Chronicles - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Georgette St. Clair Page; Review: Very unique Were Wolf story. A real classic. Well done Georgette. Loved the characters.. it had a bit of everything. Some mystery and suspense, romance and hot sex.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pedal to the Metal: Love's Drivin' but Fate's Got the Pole (The 'Cuda Confessions Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eden Connor Page; Review: Eden is a fantastic story teller. Writing and storyline keeps your attention and when you finish you are wanting more. All the characters come alive, you feel apart of the story. I will say it was way over the Toronto orgies to suit me. I don't mind even me ages but orgies is a lite beyond my taste.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What He Shields (What He Wants, Book Seventeen) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hannah Ford Page; Review: I have to agree with several other reviews. Hannah, you are a very good writer, with great plots, greats characters, but a series this long becomes tedious, one loses interest in and then gives up. I have downloaded #18, but if it doesn't end then I will not download anymore, nor will I chance reading any other books written by you because it is really frustrating to not be able to find out how it ends; that is if it ever does end. For those thinking of reading this series unless you don't mind getting caught up into a story that never ends, do not start reading this series. I would probably have given this series at least a four had he have been four-six books but eighteen, no way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: COME WHEN CALLED: Full-length, Standalone, MMF Bisexual Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Piper Trace Page; Review: Ford, Evie and Charlie are so totally different from each other, yet fit together so perfectly to make a great three way romance. Ford is so wounded yet love eventually brings healing to his wounded heart and begins to shine a tiny light of hope, enough that when faced with the loss of one of the two he loves causes that hope to. crack open his heart. Great storyline. Piper is a good story teller. Loved it, didn't want to put it down til it was finished; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Pet - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Loki Renard Page; Review: I did not enjoy it. Couldn't even talk myself into first finishing it. I believe it was very debasing to the female sex. Not good hot sex. Almost juvenile. Not interested.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Home for Three: MMF Bisexual Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole Stewart Page; Review: Cleo has done it again. This three way romance has hot sex but so much more. Kess was rejected and hurt by her ex, Jack's ex wife betrayed him and Selwyn is the happy go lucky guy in love with both of them and trying to deal with fears from past relationships. Great plot, great writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corporate Husband: A Clean Billionaire Romance (Love and Chocolate Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Beverly Farr Page; Review: I loved it. Well written, great storyline. I fell in love with Justin, he was my kind of guy. Don't see many like him in the real world anymore. Louisa really closer to today's career woman, but came through in the end. She was a strong woman, but learned how to find that softness that was hidden under the fear. Great love story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ENTHRALL SESSIONS (ENTHRALL, ENTHRALL HER & ENTHRALL HIM (Box Set): The Complete ENTHRALL SESSIONS Trilogy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Fewings Page; Review: A well written series. Great story line. Hot sex. Irresistible characters. Fell in love with Cameron and Mia. Both of them were caring and quite unselfish, to the point of almost sacrificing their own happiness. Richard turned out to be a better man than I thought he was. Great author, hoping to read more by Vanessa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exotic Desires: The Complete Series Box Set - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's M. S. Parker Page; Review: Reed and Kami's story was great. I will say for my own preference I like Julian and Piper's story in Sinful Desires a bit better, but this was a great Romance with hot sex, suspense and loved the fact that Kami was a princess and all that entailed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trusting Jacob: MMF Bisexual Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole Stewart Page; Review: I was very disappointed. This story could have written in half the words. I fast forwarded several times through hundreds of pages and didn't miss anything of real important. Way to wordy. Jacob was a really weak character. Sex was not that hot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Wife (Devil's Kiss Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gemma James Page; Review: I loved the first and second book in this series. They were definitely five star books. The series should have need then. Book three, three star was stretching it. This book was without anything but the same o same o. Unless book four has something new to add it is not one I will be buying. I forwarded through the last half of book, stop on each chapter to see if there was something to add to the story, all I found was more of dominance, punishment and a relationship that frustrated me. Sorry, I really had high hopes after first two books being really great books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baby By Accident; Brand: Visit Amazon's Caro LaFever Page; Review: Story telling at its best. Fell in love with Carl. Beautiful love story. Vico and Lise had such chemistry together. I really enjoyed the large Italian family. Great writing Caro love your books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reunited (A BDSM Menage Second Chance Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Bene Page; Review: Great storyline. I Loved all the. Characters but fell in love with Colby. His love for Megan was so unselfish. The last addition really brought the story fulfillment, completion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House of Pain (A BDSM Romance Novel) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tara Crescent Page; Review: This is a very original storyline. I Loved it. I was on the edge all the way through the book. If you like erotica you will love this book. Sara needs pain in her sexual experiences, she craves it. Doug needs to give pleasure pain. Sara is afraid to fall in love but Doug woos her so carefully and gently. It is very seductive story. Lots of HOT sex but also a very sweet romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Banks eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tara Crescent Page; Review: Great story line. Filled with romance that grabbed your heart. Tessa and Tim had great chemistry together in and out of the bedroom. I fell in love with Tim. He was sensitive and compassionate. Burning hot sex. I couldn't put it down had to finish it in one setting. I love Tara's books. So filled with real emotion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Star Cowboys: The Honeymoon (The McLendon Family Saga Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's D.L. Roan Page; Review: I love the McClendon series. Outstanding writing. Great storyline. Well developed characters. And not least, Hot and steamy Menage sex. You can't go wrong with DL Roan books. Romance at its best for sure. I love the close family theme in this series and The true love that comes across in each book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Master's Heart - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Southwick Page; Review: A good read, different, interesting and a great plot. A bit more on the mellow side of most BDSM's I have read. Great characters, Hot sex. Robert and Robin had good chemistry. He was looking for her and she needed his knowledge and understanding of the lifestyle. They fell for one another quickly like they were created for one another. I loved how she dealt with her adult children and their rudeness to Robert. They were not so young and I appreciated how it was brought out in the story. I felt like the ending could have been better, I was not really ready for it to end. This was a first book for me by this Author, but it won't be my last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Dom (Boston Doms Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jane Henry Page; Review: I really enjoyed the story. Very well written. I loved the plot. Kept m interest throughout the book, wanting to know what is next. I fell in love with Dom. He and Heidi were a great couple. Hot sex. Well worth the read. My first Jane Henry book but won't be my last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hyatt Place Oklahoma City Northwest; City: Oklahoma City Oklahoma; Review: Good hotel, nice room, good breakfast. Everything seemed very clean. The Hyatt amenities are good. The TV was just losing connection once and a while. The only major problem was the freeway noise. Hard to sleep. Nice staff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Memphis East; City: Memphis Tennessee; Review: We didn’t have reservation, so we asked for the rate showed at the Marriot website (with the military discount). The recepcionist said that she didn’t see the same rate as showned to us. So she told us to book online ourselves. I didn’t feel welcome even though I am a gold member. The room was not very clean. The sheets didn’t smell clean, there was hair in the sink.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mountain View Inn; City: Flagstaff Arizona; Review: The room was not clean, the bathroom smelled bad and the floor was dirty. I could hear everything from the room next to us. At least the heater worked. I would not recommendded this hotel. It doesn’t worth it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Vespucci Suites; City: Santiago Santiago Metropolitan Region; Review: This hotel was a very good surprise. The room was clean and big. The bed was super comfortable Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. There is indoor parking that makes things easier. I really enjoyed my stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North; City: Albuquerque New Mexico; Review: The hotel was ok, the room was a bit old. Need some renovation. The breakfast was good. The staff was excellent, specially the waiters in the breakfast, lovely people. Marriott need to serious improve their amenities. I hate it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village; City: New York City New York; Review: The hotel has a good location. We are gold members so we got an upgrade. The room was clean with a beautiful view. Even with the upgrade the room was small, but I guess this is normal for New York standards. Also it was a little noise, we could hear everything from the other rooms. Very friendly staff!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terramaya; City: Copan Ruinas Copan Department; Review: What a great surprise! When you look the house from outside you don't imagine how great it is. It's a very small boutique hotel with just a few rooms. We were lucky to get a room with a balcony and a view for the mountains. The staff is great, the homemade breakfast was delicious! Everything was fabulous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Crowne Plaza Greenbelt Washington DC; City: Greenbelt Maryland; Review: This hotel is a very average hotel but very good value. I mean average as it is not a 5 star hotel such as a 4 seasons or anything like that. It is very clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful. I also liked it compared to a Marriott courtyard or residence inn because it had a restaurant and a bar. I paid $109 a night for a king size bed which is exteremely good value. We stayed because we were going to watch a Manchester United game at FedEx field and were looking for a close enough hotel. This hotel satisfied all our needs and allowed us to relax a but before the game with a burger and a couple of beers at the hotel bar and then was a short cab rise to the stadium. The front desk booked it for us and was $28 to the stadium. It is about 15 minutes away with light traffic. If you are leaving around the rush hours it may take a but longer which should be expected. We took Uber back to the hotel after the match and this cost $38. We took Uber because there were no cabs outside the stadium probably because they more or less close all the roads coming up to the stadium and its a but of a mess if people leaving the parking lots. We walked to the strip mall about 10 mins away from the stadium and ordered Uber from there. But back to the hotel. I would recommend this hotel if you are going to the stadium to see a game. If you are going to tour DC I think there is a free shuttle from the hotel to the train station. This is the best way to get to DC and the train is good per previuos visits to DC. Also you cant beat $109 a night for a good quality hotel such as this especially in a city as expensive as DC. Also note this hotel is very very safe and in a very safe area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marine Court Hotel; City: Bangor County Down Northern Ireland; Review: Had lunch here with 10 family members. Per reviews I was expecting a really good meal. Was very average and left deflated as didn't meet my assumptions. Menu was a bit outdated. Had a pie and all it was a small casserole dish with a puff pastry top put on the top. Not a pie in my definition. Service was good with friendly staff however staff did appear to be standing around a lot talking to each other which is not something you would see in a quality restaurant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Phoenicia Malta; City: Valletta Island of Malta; Review: Nice, centrally located hotel to Valetta. 2 minute walk to the city gate. Facilities nice, pool and gardens great. Views from room could be better but not much can be done about that. Food OK and staff professional and friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Avenida Palace; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: This hotel is a treasure. I would recommend if this is your first time in Lisbon to stay here as it is so beautiful with an excellent location to the down town area. Staff were so friendly. I will be back if I ever make it to Lisbon again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square; City: London England; Review: My wife and I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. I selected it mainly based on its great location. Only a couple of blocks from Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Also I have had great experiences when I have stayed a similar rated Marriott Hotels. To start on a positive note the hotel is quite cool on the inside especially the front lobby, executive lounge, luggage bar and the Gordon Ramsey restaurant. Our room was very nice, bed was comfortable and room had all the amenities. The hotel is very clean and the staff very professional and friendly. No complaints with the basic 5 star hotel standards that anyone would expect. However be warned. There were some things I wish I knew about this hotel before I booked my stay there. If I knew these things I probably would not have booked it. Some may sound petty but as a Marriott rewards member I felt duped. 1. The Gordon Ramsey restaurant is not affiliated with the hotel. This is the only food option at this hotel. If you eat at the restaurant or drink at the bar you cannot charge to your room and you will not receive any Marriott reward points. Also note that the bar is a specialized cocktail bar (similar to all the other specialized cocktail bars in London) where the cocktails will cost about $20-25 each. 2. The Luggage Room bar - this is the only other bar at the hotel. It is yet another specialized cocktail bar and is going for that speakeasy look like a million other bars in London. Same as the Gordon Ramsey bar a cocktail will cost $20-25 each. Don't get me wrong, I like a good cocktail but sometimes I just want to go for a nice beer. No fuse no muse. On the first night at the hotel me a my wife went to this bar for a drink. We walk through the door and the host welcomes us and asks if we have reservations. This was confusing at first because its a bar. Who would think to need a reservation at a bar. "No I did not have a reservation" I said and the host told us there were 2 seats at the bar that we could have for one hour. Well that didn't make us feel too special. As we sat at the bar the next 10 couples/groups of people that came in received the same welcome. No they didn't have reservations but the host was going to let them either sit at the bar or a table for an hour. How kind of him. All of these people had the same quizzical look on their face as me. We ordered our cocktails from the phone book sized cocktail menu which was a pain because everytime I go to one of these kind of bars the cocktail descriptions sound disgusting - raw egg white this, pomegranate bitters that. yuck. Anyway we ordered our drinks and because the drinks are so complex - first they need to chip the; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Grosvenor House London; City: London England; Review: Me and my wife stayed here during the Christmas period for a couple of nights. It has everything you need. The lobby is big and beautiful. The rooms were large and comfortable. The staff were very professional and friendly. The breakfast in the executive lounge was fantastic with plenty of room to sit. If I ever come back to London I am going to stay here again. The hotel is across the street from Hyde Park and is the perfect location. To give you an idea. One day we went to Harrods and walked back to the hotel which only took 15 minutes. Oxford street is only about a 10 minute walk. Also the hotel is very handy to Victoria Station. It was a 7 minute cab ride and cost about $7 pounds. We arrived for check in early (about 11am) and the room was ready for us. Even though the check in time is officially 3pm at this hotel. Overall great service and I would recommend this hotel to family and friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Cain Page; Review: As an Introvert, this book explained so much about myself. Finally, answers that give me insight about why I do what I do, why my hobbies are all solitary, why I make few good friends but lots of acquaintances, why I don't speak up in group situations, even why I avoid the telephone! As a former teacher, I wish I'd read this earlier so that I could have made students like myself more comfortable in their own way of learning. So many of us have learned to APPEAR as Extroverts that spotting one would have been easier with the knowledge in this book. As a former small business owner, I wonder how many good ideas were never given because I held group meetings and didn't offer written, individual ideas. To paraphrase, "the loudest voices don't always have the best info or solutions."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Susan Cain; Review: As an Introvert, this book explained so much about myself. Finally, answers that give me insight about why I do what I do, why my hobbies are all solitary, why I make few good friends but lots of acquaintances, why I don't speak up in group situations, even why I avoid the telephone! As a former teacher, I wish I'd read this earlier so that I could have made students like myself more comfortable in their own way of learning. So many of us have learned to APPEAR as Extroverts that spotting one would have been easier with the knowledge in this book. As a former small business owner, I wonder how many good ideas were never given because I held group meetings and didn't offer written, individual ideas. To paraphrase, "the loudest voices don't always have the best info or solutions."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big One; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin E. Ready Page; Review: well-paced. The geographic details, structural responses to earthquakes and related disaster complications like tsunamis, out-of-control panicked crowds, and how the characters find each others' loved ones after such an event kept me up long into the nighttime hours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Little Lies; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Liane Moriarity never disappoints me! This book, as all of her others kept me hooked and I'm always pleasantly surprised by her endings (as in they are not predictable...). Her characters are believable and multi-faceted; some are highly relatable, others severely flawed, and you will find that all are fully developed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Anniversary: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Fabulous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Year After: A John Matherson Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's William R. Forstchen Page; Review: One Second After by this author started my prepping compulsion. This sequel highly motivates me to keep my guard up. If you're not ready to get a surprising wake up call that makes you reevaluate your blissful ignorance, skip these two books. I guarantee that if you read them you will never be able to stick your head back in the sand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While I'm Falling; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Moriarty Page; Review: Love this author's books! They suck you in and always deliver a surprise; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The John Milton Series: Books 1-3: The John Milton Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Dawson Page; Review: Comparable to Lee Childs' Jack Reacher, this major character is smart, more than capable, and has a strong moral compass. But like the best authors, his characters have flaws...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Polymer Clay Techniques Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Heaser Page; Review: Disappointed in the contents depth. I wanted a more thorough inspiration and introduction how to use clay. I was just beginning and felt this was more of bland coffee table book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mrs Owen's Intermediate Prepper Guide For Women: Laughing At The Days To Come; Author: Katie Owen; Review: Love her positive and helpful ideas. She presents a LDS spin on preparedness without being "preachy". I'd recommend her book to anyone. ps. I also read her second book. Her first chapter didn't do as much for me as it might for others BUT don't quit reading!!! The rest was inspiring and full of great information.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Adams Page; Review: Interesting enough to finish but it was S L O W reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maude; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Foley Mabry Page; Review: Loved it so much after reading on Kindle that I'm going to buy hardcover copy. Character development is outstanding and the 1930 onward timeline gave me a real peek into my grandparents and then parents experiences. This is full of ups and downs and you will never forget Maude.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Incredibly well written. Filled with humor. But I cried, and cried, and cried.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eight Cousins (Eight Cousins, #1); Author: Louisa May Alcott; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Way preachy and it has a rather obnoxious scene that belittles the Chinese sailors that work with the uncle.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetest Spell; Author: Suzanne Selfors; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It's actually quite sweet in a cheesy way. Once you get past the idea that chocolate can be churned then the story takes over and a fairy tale begins.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1); Author: James Patterson; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Very intriguing story. Also very graphic murders. I love the collection of working women who become friends despite their contradicting jobs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1); Author: James Dashner; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I absolutely hated this book. Why do authors think they need to invent a new vocabulary for their books? And why write stories that resolve nothing and lead no where?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre; Author: Charlotte Bronte; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I first read this at the ripe old age of twelve, and loved it. But now having gained considerably more years, I finally reread it and found true love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Incredible book!! I only cried towards the end of the story. I kept hoping that a book set in Nazi Germany could end happily, no such luck! Arschloch! Well worth the tears though!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Opinions | The 2020 race just keeps getting more uncertain; Abstract: Pundits should confess that they have no idea how this is going to end.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Opinions | Watch Senate Republicans. They might reach the point of no return.; Abstract: The instinct toward self-preservation might kick in.; Category: news
Title: Hillary Clinton Finds More to Deplore; Abstract: Former secretary of State sees awful people in both parties, laments rise of media competition.; 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: One Supreme Court case could change the whole way the courts handle abortion cases; Abstract: Perhaps the best outcome of the case June Medical Services LLC vs. Gee, which the Supreme Court will hear this term, will be for the nine justices to abandon the "undue burden" test and get the Supreme Court out of the role of "abortion referee" for all 50 states.; Category: news
Title: Trump's Asylum Ban Could Apply Retroactively to Thousands of Migrants Even Though Officials Promised It Wouldn't; Abstract: ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica's Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. Thousands of migrants who agreed to wait in Mexico for their asylum hearings in the United States are now finding out they may not be eligible for asylum at all. They're stuck at the Kafkaesque intersection of two Trump policies designed to...; Category: news
Title: Senate rejects Democratic effort to undo Obamacare changes; Abstract: One Republican voted in favor of the resolution, which would have scaled back "junk plans" that don't have to cover people with preexisting conditions or certain "essential" benefits; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Jason Chaffetz: Obama would have been impeached under standards Democrats are applying to Trump; Abstract: President Barack Obama would have been impeached if the standards House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her fellow Democrats are applying to President Trump today had been evenly applied before 2017.; Category: news
Title: Airline Passenger Rights That Most American Travelers Don't Know About; Abstract: Despite the legal responsibility airlines have to inform travelers of their rights, an astonishing number of passengers don't know them. These are some of the rights you should know about. Veuer's Johana Restrepo has more.; Category: travel
Title: 'An incredible victory': N.C. lawmakers close sexual assault loopholes; Abstract: One loophole effectively prevented women from legally revoking consent during sex, and was part of a ruling dating back to 1979.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: South Dakota set to execute man who stabbed former co-worker; Abstract: Donnivan Schaeffer was delivering supplies to the South Dakota doughnut shop where he worked when a former co-worker who was in the middle of burglarizing the place ambushed the 22-year-old, stabbing him in the stomach. Bleeding from his wound, Schaeffer begged to be taken to a hospital, vowing to keep silent about the crime; instead, he was forced into a storeroom, tied up and stabbed to death.; Category: news
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Eerie photos of an abandoned airport that hasn't been touched in 25 years; Abstract: The airport in Abkhazia a disputed region of Georgia was built in the 1960s, but was abandoned after a violent war in the early 1900s.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Under Armour Women's Essential No-Show Liner Socks (6 Pairs); Brand: Under Armour; Review: Great socks!! Perfect fit and super comfy. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Portable Folding Rocking Chair; Brand: GCI Outdoor; Review: Super sturdy and comfortable. Actually gives you the rocking motion on rough, uneven surfaces!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ankle/Wrist Weights (1 Pair) for Women, Men and Kids - Fully Adjustable Weight for Arm, Hand & Leg; Brand: Nordic Lifting; Review: Good quality. I plan to use them during my run and step aerobics workout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roma Stretch Bug Eye Saver with Ears; Brand: Roma F.C.; Review: Finally a fly mask that will stay on my horse!! I like the fact that it stretches around the head and there isn't any Velcro to deal with. Ill be buying more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WATERFLY Hiking Waist Bag Fanny Pack with Water Bottle Holder for Men Women Running; Brand: WATERFLY; Review: I really like this hip pack for my hiking and running adventures. Holds my water, has a couple of zipper compartments and an extra pouch for my phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen; Author: Harold McGee; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: so far its going slow. really interesting but almost like reading a school text book. i really just need to sit down and read but the others I am currently reading are just more appealing...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metaphysics; Author: Aristotle; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This text gave voice to many thoughts i had already had, i love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany; Author: Bill Buford; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Alright well this is another book about cooking that i now love. Buford is well informed and his knowledge of the subjects he talks about is evident. I thought the inside look at Batali's kitchen was very interesting. Reading this certainly made me want to go on a culinary journey of my own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Hundred Verses from Old Japan: Bilingual Edition; Author: Fujiwara no Teika; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love this book. Definitely one to take your time with. Each poem has it own story. So, were you to read them all in one sitting it is unlikely that you would remember or appreciate what you just read. After each poem there is a brief paragraph to help give you the context under which the poem was written. These are equally as interesting as the poems themselves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shōgun (Asian Saga, #1); Author: James Clavell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is a great book. A great love story, but not just a love story. It's a story about an honorable people who live by a code of ethics. Set in Japan in the 17th century, the story follows the British sea pilot John Blackthorne as he maneuver's and is maneuvered in Daiymo Toranaga's bid for the shogunate. The plot has many twists and turns,and often the downfall of each character seems eminent. If you know the history then the ending isn't a surprise but that doesn't make getting there any less exciting. I wish the book had not ended where it did but everything is wrapped up nicely and to go any further would have been the beginning of another story. This is a quality novel that i had a great time reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Do You Love Me? An Entertainment in Conversation and Verse; Author: R.D. Laing; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: Some of the poems really hit me. Most of them are snippets of conversation with the subject matter being left out. What your left with is a pretty accurate view of the peoples feeling or intentions. I suppose I am doing a very poor job of describing this. It is poetry though and we all take from it what we want. Most of them seemed to be about love or relationships and peoples needs, neediness, or lack of true concrete feelings. Some of it was very profound some of it was boring but it was brief and the good parts would be your loss for missing. Pick it up if you can find it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Havaianas Women's Luna Around Ankle Straps Roman Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas NEO Women's Lite Racer Slip On W Casual Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Love love love this shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey-best Thai Fisherman Pants Yoga Trousers Free Size Toray Fabric (Light Cotton); Brand: SIAM THAILAND; Review: It is ok but not for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Benibos Womens Faux Leather Zip Up Moto Biker Jacket with Many Details; Brand: Benibos; Review: Love the jacket but the size it is soo small; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Mystere Women's Invisible Bond T-Shirt Bra; Brand: ; Review: Great but I don't like the pad; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glamorise Women's Full Figure No Bounce Plus Size Camisole Wirefree Back Close Sports Bra #1066; Brand: ; Review: For the price looks cheap and the material .....; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rothco Vintage Canvas Bag/Bio-Hazard - Khaki; Brand: Rothco; Review: I've been using this bag for a couple weeks now. The materials it is made of appear vintage but sturdy. I personally like the feel of the cloth. The design is of course a personal preference, but I like it and it looks good how it was done. I'm tall (6'5") so having a longer shoulder strap would have been nice, but whatever, for this price I'll deal with it and not complain. Overall I'm very happy. If you're just looking for something to chuck a couple books in and maybe some headphones it works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Propper; Review: I've owned a pair of the khaki pants since Nov of 2011 and have worn these a ridiculous number of times since then. These pants have suffered some of the worst abuse imaginable and not torn or stained. I've spilled everything from beer to blood on them and it just wipes right off. To give you an idea of the amount of stress I put these pants through; I took some time to go on a month long road trip alone to the southwest. I hiked all throughout the desert from NM on up through northern Arizona. I went on some pretty rough hikes during that time and I wore the same pair of pants every day except one (when I HAD to do some laundry about halfway through). Oh sure, I brought other pants, but I just didn't want to wear them. These pants are just so comfortable, resilient and practical for anything you could want to do. You can judge me for wearing the same pants for almost a month solid, but don't misjudge the pants! I've since bought a black pair and have a couple other colors on my Christmas list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanu Surf Men's Barracuda Swim Trunks (Regular & Extended Sizes); Brand: ; Review: They're just swim trunks. Nothing fancy. They fit okay. Material seems rather cheap. The really annoying part of these though is the pockets. There are no holes for draining. I didn't even realize this was important until I bought these and compared them to the other numerous swim trunks I've owned. When you get in the water the pockets act like balloons until you slap them down and make sure they're full of water. When you get back out of the water, they stay completely full of water until you dump them or wring the pockets out. Major flaw. Don't buy them. I'll stay away from 'Kanu' brand anything now.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brooks Men's Addiction Walker Walking Shoes; Brand: ; Review: Fell apart within a year. The toe/front portion is easily damaged and will not hold up to casual use. I no longer trust this brand and recommend you do not either.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brooks Men's Addiction Walker Walking Shoes; Brand: ; Review: Fell apart within a year. The toe/front portion is easily damaged and will not hold up to casual use. I no longer trust this brand and recommend you do not either.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt All-season Cotton Crew Work Socks; Brand: ; Review: I rotate my socks and owned these less than a month. I'd bought 12 pairs. Not worth the price. I thought these would really hold up. Just more junk. Back to Hanes. I know they'll wear out in a year and don't cost nearly this much.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Just-Mobile AluPen, Gold (AP-818GD); Brand: Just Mobile; Review: The AluPen is awesome! It has a great textural feel, works well, for sketching, and working on graphics on an iPad. I have had no problems and it looks cool. Would not hesitate to recommend this product. !! - Only one problem... If you drop it... it will be scratched and looses its great finish. This obviously would not be the fault of the manufacturer, and is the responsibility of the user. - !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB Wireless SD Memory Card - EYE-FI-8PC Wi-Fi SD Memory Card; Brand: Eye-Fi; Review: I would suggest buying the card with more storage capacity as it also has a better Wifi antenna and I've heard it transmits data faster. This works fine, but it feels a bit slow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon Battery Grip BG-E13; Brand: Canon; Review: Well worth the money! Allows you to shoot with WIFI a lot longer. Also nice for portrait mode. Excellent construction. Solid feel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE1T0BW; Brand: Samsung; Review: Works perfectly. Super Fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 64GB PRO Class 10 Micro SDXC up to 90MB/s with Adapter (MB-MG64DA/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Excellent card and works for recording 4K 30 fps video.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 64GB UHS-I/Class 10 Micro SDXC Memory Card With Adapter- SDSDQUAN-064G-G4A [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works well, but not sure if this is high enough write speed for 4K 30fps.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoPro HERO4 BLACK; Brand: GoPro; Review: Super fun. Works great, easy to use and excellent video quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MeFOTO Classic Aluminum Roadtrip Travel Tripod/Monopod Kit - Titanium (A1350Q1T); Brand: Mefoto; Review: Smooth tilt and pan, Sturdy knobs, and solid overall construction. Light and easy to cary, and comes with a nice carry bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MeFOTO Classic Carbon Fiber Roadtrip Travel Tripod/Monopod Kit - Titanium (C1350Q1T); Brand: Mefoto; Review: Smooth tilt and pan, Sturdy knobs, and solid overall construction. Light and easy to cary, and comes with a nice carry bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MeFOTO Classic Carbon Fiber Roadtrip Travel Tripod/Monopod Kit - Blue (C1350Q1B); Brand: Mefoto; Review: Smooth tilt and pan, Sturdy knobs, and solid overall construction. Light and easy to cary, and comes with a nice carry bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme Pro 16GB SDHC UHS-I Card (SDSDXPA-016G-X46); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Fast write speeds. Works great with Canon 6D.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens; Brand: Canon; Review: The image stabilization is awesome. That feature really adds detail in each shot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Book of Mercy; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherry Roberts Page; Review: Book of Mercy [Kindle Edition] I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a review from Book Rooster. Book of Mercy is a very well written book of a woman, Antigone, who has problems reading and finds she is pregnant and scared that her baby will inherit her disability. When things worry her she hops in her car and drives until she can get under control again. She runs a deer rescue farm and also rescues people who are down and out too. She stands up for her rights even though she can't read she fights for the books being banned from the local libraries. Very good reading for teens to older adults.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie for Hire: Book One: Maggie MacKay Magical Tracker Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Danley Page; Review: I received this complimentary copy of this book. Maggie has powers to move between dimensions and fights vampires and gouls, etc. Her job is to keep them contained in their own dimension. Thing get complicated when her uncle uses vampires to help him get the ablility to travel through the dimensions. With the help of a cute elf Killian they barely have time to catch their breath to keep her uncle under control; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shuffled Off: A Ghost's Memoir, Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. McCarter Page; Review: I received a complimentary copy of this book, "Shuffled Off: A Ghost's Memoir" by Robert J. McCarter in exchange for a review. I love ghost stories that aren't gross. This one is a little different from most ghost stories since this is the ghost's story. JJ is a janitor and makes friends with Tamara and Jin Shi who have invented a way for ghost to communicate with live people, thus learning a little about the invention. JJ gets hit by a car and is killed. He is upset because the driver isn't punished. JJ must learn to extract himself from his body and to be at peace with his emotions so he can help his mother and friends be at peace with his death. He uses his friends invention to let people know his feelings and emotions as he progress through his adjustment to being dead. Not as easy as it sounds. In the end he is at peace and is able to help his mother and friends to be at peace too. A very good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mother's Day Out: A Margie Peterson Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen MacInerney Page; Review: I really liked this book and would have liked to have done some of the adventures myself. What every bored housewife with little children dreams of. To top it off she is a good PI even if her ways aren't as one normally expects. She still gets the answers and the cat from hell. One of the best books that I've read in a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C Is for Christmas: The History, Personalities, and Meaning of Christ's Birth; Author: Warren W. Wiersbe; Review: This book made me see some thing differently and I enjoyed it until the author kept repeating everything over and over again and again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crypt Keeper (The Molly Maddison Series Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Young Page; Review: It is rare that I cannot read past the first chapter but I could not this one, Definitely not my taste.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Alchemist Academy Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Ryan Page; Review: Kids at an academy make magical stones for their teachers, not knowing what the stones are for but soon learn some are evil. They soon realize that the academy is evil. Some students manage to escape. Fast pace excitement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southern Secrets: Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Abel Ozuna Page; Review: I gave this book a 3 star because of the language. No one could complete a sentence without a curse word. Most of them were suppose to be southern Christians but they kept taking the Lord's name in vain. Story was ok but several times I had to stop reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rosewill RFA-80-BL 80mm 4 Blue LED Case Fan; Brand: Rosewill; Review: Good cheap fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermaltake Riing 12 RGB LED 120mm High Static Pressure Adjustable Color Case Radiator Fan with Anti-Vibration Mounting System Cooling; Brand: Thermaltake; Review: Works exceptionally well. Lighting is not the strongest but still illuminates quite well. Happy with the purchase, would buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KMASHI LED Bluetooth Speaker Built-in 44 RGB lights 4 Music Display Mode with Bass Powerful Sound Support TF Card for; Brand: KMASHI; Review: For the price you pay the its not a bad speaker. The sound quality does have some static at higher volumes but overall for the price you can't really complain. RGB lights work good too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Micro SATA Cables USB 2.0 Internal Motherboard Extension Cable - 20"; Brand: Micro SATA Cables; Review: Good cheap cable. Works perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uoobag Tigernu Series Business Laptop Backpack Slim Anti Theft Travel Computer Backpacks Environmentally Waterproof Laptops Bag For Men/Women 15.6Inch Black; Brand: uoobag; Review: I was very disappointed when I received this bag. I had originally ordered it as a present for a friend and once it arrived the zippers to the large compartment did not work. They would get stuck and leave openings when I tried to zip up or unzip the bag. WILL BE RETURNING!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Power Strip Tower JACKYLED Surge Protector Electric Charging Station 3000W 13A 16AWG 10 Outlet Plugs with 4 USB Slot; Brand: JACKYLED; Review: Felt a little cheap material wise but what you pay is what you get. Serves its purpose well and doesn't take up too much space. Nice little outlet for all your cables to meet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 25 ft (At a Cat5e Price but Higher Bandwidth) Cat6 Internet Network Cable; Brand: CableGeeker; Review: Works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (a.k.a. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Imitation Game (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gone Girl (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intouchables (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bicycle Thieves (a.k.a. The Bicycle Thief) (a.k.a. The Bicycle Thieves) (Ladri di biciclette) (1948); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il) (1966); Genres: Action, Adventure, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan (1979); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King's Speech, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love and Death (1975); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take the Money and Run (1969); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in Paris (2011); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Husbands and Wives (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Match Point (2005); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bananas (1971); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Bullets Over Broadway (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Purple Rose of Cairo, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whatever Works (2009); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Aphrodite (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interiors (1978); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shadows and Fog (1991); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conformist, The (Conformista, Il) (1970); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Me and you (io e te) (2012); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamers, The (2003); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Besieged (a.k.a. L' Assedio) (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Tango in Paris (Ultimo tango a Parigi) (1972); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Stealing Beauty (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheltering Sky, The (1990); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Four Rooms (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Focus (2015); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magic in the Moonlight (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady (1964); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War and Peace (1956); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Paris When It Sizzles (1964); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Zelig (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grindhouse (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Einstein and Eddington (2008); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And Your Mother Too (Y tu mamá también) (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Story of Us, The (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casino (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Downfall (Untergang, Der) (2004); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shortbus (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Notebook, The (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 1900 (Novecento) (1976); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Adams (2008); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: The Intern (2015); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (2009); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hateful Eight (2015); Genres: Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 12 Years a Slave (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Lebowski, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: English Vinglish (2012); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cyper Wp Insecticide -1 Lb. Control Spray; Brand: Control Solutions; Review: I didn't find out that Cyper WP and Demon WP don't work well on German roaches until after I bought it. In fact, it looks like they actually interfere with the preferred method which is using Roach Bait.Oh well, I should have done more research before I bought it. It would be nice, though, if they told you that before you bought it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Trace LG-619 Lasergrips; Brand: ; Review: My S&W; .357 Magnum (686-6) had no screws on the pistol grip: zero, none, nada. There were none on the sides and none on the bottom. It had no screws. I was hoping the instruction would give me some sort of an idea about how to get it off, but they didn't. There were none on the internet either and I spent a long time looking. I was also a little bit irritated, incidentally, that they didn't bother to tell me what size the hex wrench is because I want to buy some extras.If you happen to have pistol grips with no screws, incidentally, you will have to pry them off. The way I did it was to stick a credit card under the edges and pry it open slightly and then stick a screw driver between the credit card and the grip to pry it open the rest of the way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mag Lula AK 47/GALIL Magazine Loader and Unloader; Brand: MagLula; Review: This is a fantastic product and at a very reasonable price. I would give it more than 5 stars, if I could. You can also unload magazines, by the way, in the exact same way you load them, except you take them out instead of putting them in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 7.62 x 39 mm Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter; Brand: GRG; Review: I purchased this on May 15 and received it on Jun 8. It was sent by registered mail and the post office lost it and then found it. So, I wound up having to make two special trips to the post office. I really, really don't like to make special trips to the post office, especially for a minor purchase like this and especially twice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fulton 1200 Pounds Trailer Tongue Jack, 6-Inch Poly Wheel; Brand: Fulton; Review: I put this jack on my little 4'x8' utility trailer. It was easy to install. Everything works smooth and easy, including the way it folds back. I like everything about this jack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attwood Power Guard 27 Battery Box, Vented, 27 series; Brand: attwood; Review: The lid has two holes on the top, presumably to vent it. However it also has 4 very large gaps under the lid for cable exits that also act as vents. So, why put holes in the top? Perhaps there is some sort of regulation that requires it, but for me, it means I'm going to have to figure out a way to plug the holes to keep the rain out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Attwood Power Guard 27 Battery Box, Vented, 27 series; Brand: attwood; Review: The lid has two holes on the top, presumably to vent it. However it also has 4 very large gaps under the lid for cable exits that also act as vents. So, why put holes in the top? Perhaps there is some sort of regulation that requires it, but for me, it means I'm going to have to figure out a way to plug the holes to keep the rain out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Attwood Power Guard 27 Battery Box, Vented, 27 series; Brand: attwood; Review: The lid has two holes on the top, presumably to vent it. However it also has 4 very large gaps under the lid for cable exits that also act as vents. So, why put holes in the top? Perhaps there is some sort of regulation that requires it, but for me, it means I'm going to have to figure out a way to plug the holes to keep the rain out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Attwood Power Guard 27 Battery Box, Vented, 27 series; Brand: attwood; Review: The lid has two holes on the top, presumably to vent it. However it also has 4 very large gaps under the lid for cable exits that also act as vents. So, why put holes in the top? Perhaps there is some sort of regulation that requires it, but for me, it means I'm going to have to figure out a way to plug the holes to keep the rain out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seiko 5 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch SNZF17; Brand: Seiko 5; Review: Excellent quality watch for a bargain price, and good looks too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's Sport Analog Dive Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: cheap but very accurate watch. my go to work watch, I don't care if it gets banged up; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GGI WTK19 Watch Repair Kit; Brand: GGI; Review: good quality and more tools than I'll ever learn to use as an amature. My only wish is that they gave you an instruction book explaining the use of all the tools, and some basic tutorials perhaps. It's already saved me more money than I paid for it. Very happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Noble Mount Mens Premium 100% Cotton Flannel Robe; Brand: ; Review: nice though somewhat light fabric, fits well but could be a little longer. Overall, very nice for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nautical Ocean Waves Midi Ring Sterling Silver Toe Rings; Brand: ; Review: very pretty, my girl loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She Is Fierce Shakespeare Pendant Stainless Steel Necklace Inspirational Gifts; Brand: Rush Industries; Review: its nicely made, but small, and you can't tell how small in the pictures of the product. More for a kid than an adult, and I got it for an adult, so had to use it as a charm, not a necklace. Nice quote though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Men's Denim Jacket; Brand: ; Review: A great looking jacket, just like the one I used to wear everywhere in the 70's. But one size larger! My lady loves the way it looks on me, so how can I complain? A great lightweight bike jacket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Men's Denim Jacket; Brand: ; Review: A great looking jacket, just like the one I used to wear everywhere in the 70's. But one size larger! My lady loves the way it looks on me, so how can I complain? A great lightweight bike jacket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Raising Arizona VHS; Brand: Nicolas Cage; Review: Absolute nonsense, the only purpose was to have actors cuss, A total waste of money and time to watch it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Thin Blue Line 2 VHS; Brand: Rowan Atkinson; Review: This is a comedy serie about a plodding British policeman and his co-workers. Be aware that the disk format is for PAL, common in Europe but non existent in the US. A DVD player that can handle the PAL format is required.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski VHS; Brand: Jeff Bridges; Review: The only purpose of the movie appears to have been to have actors utter way too mach profanity. Waste of money and time!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski VHS; Brand: Jeff Bridges; Review: The only purpose of the movie appears to have been to have actors utter way too mach profanity. Waste of money and time!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nebraska; Brand: Bruce Dern; Review: Dreary story. Impossible to believe that the main actor was nominated for anything. Playing a old half awake character could not be that difficult. I will not be recommending this to anyone, even though it was recommended to me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: THE COMMANDER, SET 2; Brand: Amanda Burton; Review: Commander set 1 was borderline good, but with unbelievable behavior of a senior police officer. In set 2 the main character, the commander, was very different from the one in set 1 and the stories were not believable. No police officers would remain in their jobs if their behavior were like that of the characters in this set of stories. I will not recommend this series to anybody, in spite of the fact ? that the series was popular in England.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Margin Call; Brand: Kevin Spacey; Review: Well made movie about Wall Street greed that stands out among a few others about the same topic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brand New Day; Brand: Geoffrey Rush; Review: An absolutely awful movie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Silent Witness: Series One Regions 2 & 4; Brand: Amanda Burton; Review: Rather depressing 2 first episodes. Did not finish the second will never see the last two. One star for this series is oneetwo many, but there is no way of being able to express one's opinion without giving it at least the one star.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: About Time; Brand: Rachel McAdams; Review: Forgettable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Masterpiece: Worricker - Turks & Caicos; Brand: Billy Nighy; Review: Excellent, just as the other two in the Worricker trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Worricker: Salting the Battlefield; Brand: .; Review: Excellent, just as the other two in the Worricker trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Patels; Brand: Ravi Patel; Review: In my opinion this is one of the absolute worst movies I have ever seen. My wife agrees with me. We are both seniors so we have seen a few. We did not even see more than perhaps half of it before we decided it was not worth seeing it through to the end. Absolute nonsense, not worth a single cent. It does not even deserve a single star, but that is the minimum.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Place to Call Home: Season 3; Brand: Marta Dusseldorp; Review: There is far more intrigue than I, a man can stomach. My wife agrees with me to some extend, but still liked it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Masterpiece Mystery!: Inspector Lewis 8 Full UK-Length Edition; Brand: Kevin Whatley; Review: As good as the others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Case Logic PHDC-1 Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black); Brand: Case Logic; Review: I ordered it from enumclaw and it was delivered next day, new condition, with ground shipping. Maybe it shipped from seattle, but hey, it works for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate FreeAgent Go 160 GB USB External Hard Drive ST901603FGA1E1-RK; Brand: Seagate; Review: I ordered it from enumclaw and it was delivered next day, new condition, with ground shipping. Maybe it shipped from seattle, but hey, it works for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech M705 Marathon Wireless Mouse – Long 3 Year Battery Life, Ergonomic Sculpted Right-hand; Brand: Logitech; Review: I love this mouse. For everyday use, it provides quick, precise mousing and has a decent set of features and assignable buttons. It's not too small, but not huge, making it one of the best portable mice out there. The Unifying software support makes it super easy to pair with any other Logitech keyboard (I use the K360) using it's own wireless dongle. One of the huge benefits is battery life as well. I use this mouse at work every day. Today was the first time I changed the batteries since I remember bringing it into work when I started my job just over 3 years ago. The thing is, I don't remember the last time I changed my batteries. I bought this mouse in 2010 and seriously, I forgot when I did it last. That's how good the battery life is. Just throw the batteries in there and ffforget about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I use these to extend the USB power to LED adhesive lights. Works as expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ceptics Travel Adapter Plug World Power W/ 4 USB Ports - Charge Cell Phones, Smart; Brand: Ceptics; Review: I spent two weeks in india and these worked like a charm. highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 6.5 Feet (2 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I use these to extend the USB power to LED adhesive lights. Works as expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Roma Imports; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Five Star in Tucson and a four elsewhere. Delicious. Reasonable. Authentic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shogun Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Would give five stars but sometimes quality of fish is lacking. Great prices. Huge nigiri. Comes with miso and edamame. Laid back atmosphere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On A Roll; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: No. Pretentious. Poor management. Bastardized sushi.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sushi-Cho; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Good if you are near campus. Quality of fish is ok. Comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sushi On Oracle; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: First time would have given it four stars but now just three. Service struggles. Japanese sushi chefs which I am partial to. Nothing outstanding. Good ambiance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yamato; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Hands down, best sushi in Tucson. Beware high prices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Affordable Window Tinting; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Great customer service. Don't know if their prices are competetive because I just went ahead with them after being quoted for a tint job because they were so nice. They did real quality work on the windows too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frontier Insurance Concepts LLC; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: If you are shopping insurance policies, do yourself a favor and go here. I have purchased both home and auto insurance here and have never regretted it. The people here are the tops and always easy to work with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joel's Bistro; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Damn their breakfast is good. Pricey maybe, but worth it. I get the eggs Benedict and the chorizo breakfast burrito. So far, best breakfast in Tucson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Olla Mexican Cafe; City: Marana, AZ; Review: Best food option in NW Tucson. Unique combinations in addition to the standard Mexican fare and all packed with flavor. I'd bet if this place were more centrally located it would be doing gangbusters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kay Dental; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Dental plans aside, this dentist is like a wizard when it comes to fillings. No pressure, clean, and friendly staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Parish; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Pretty darn good place. I got the burger but when push comes to shove I'd rather have Zinburger for that. All in all they're doing things right here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hutton Hotel; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Great building and decor. Clean rooms with very helpful staff. The bar and restaurant inside aren't too bad either. The location leaves a little to be desired but they do offer a free shuttle to anywhere within 3 miles until 10pm on a first come first served basis and this pretty much gets you to a lot of good places.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Poca Cosa; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I think Lauren K's review pretty much hits the nail on the head with this one. I'll still give Poca 4 stars compared to her 3 because the food is tasty. Go for lunch as a trial and if you want to impress your friends who aren't from Tucson go here for dinner, spend the big bucks, and then walk on over to Scott & Co for drinks. Should be a pretty decent night. Also, of all the places in Tucson this might be the only one where a reservation is recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jax Kitchen; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is one of my goto restaurants. Stellar food and very helpful staff. The space is pretty small but they do a very a good job of making you comfortable if you can't be seated right away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hana Tokyo; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I got sick here after eating here. I guess that is what I get for eating sushi in the middle of the desert at a mockery such as this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Crepes; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: It's good but not THAT good. Maybe I'm just not the crepe kind of person. But it's worth the trip on the band wagon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Com Tam Thuan Kieu; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: There's probably better pho out there but I think this place is pretty comfortable and unpretentious. The menu is huge and probably bigger than it needs to be but be brave and take your pick. I get the number one pho and a side of shrimp and pork rolls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The ambiance is great and I appreciate businesses bringing something new to downtown but this is mostly about food and the food was just OK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Presta Coffee Roasters; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This place is legit coffee. Yeah, it feels strange paying 2.50 for a small cup of coffee but it's delicious and done right. Just go grab your favorite coffee drink and something from the bakery next door then enjoy the mercado.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wilton Decorator Preferred Cake Decorating Tool Caddy; Brand: Wilton; Review: Not happy with this product at all. It is not easy to close, and my tips do not fit well in it at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware 01086 E-Z Deco Icing Pen; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Product is good for small work. I was disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Kitchen Professional Bib Apron (2 Pack, 32 x 28 inches, White) - Liquid Drop Resistant, Durable, String; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: I have bought 3 sets. I am a baker and cake decorator, I was and wear them a lot! The size and length are great, and the fabric holds up real well. They are the only aprons that I will buy. Great product, great service everytime!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Regal Art & Gift Sea Turtle Key Hook; Brand: Regal Art & Gift; Review: This is beautiful! Product is as described, only prettier!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings Capri 3-Piece Rug Set, Savonnerie - White; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: Nice looking for the price...the colors are very rich.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Bride for Keeps (Unexpected Brides, #1); Author: Melissa Jagears; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I had the pleasure of reading this book a little early, before it's release, and I loved it. I've read enough mail-order-bride stories over the years to roll my eyes at the idea of yet another one, but A Bride fro Keeps really stood out. Everett and Julia kept me twisting and turning and squirming throughout the entire novel as I wondered how on earth this poor couple was ever going to fall in love. The whole book had a "one step forward, two steps back" kind of feel to it. Just when you thought the characters were almost ready to fall in love, or admit their love, or whatever, then something would happen to drive Everett and Julia farther apart. Definitely a worth-while read for Inspirational Romance lovers. I'm already looking forward to reading the next book from Melissa Jagears.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stranded (Alaskan Courage, #3); Author: Dani Pettrey; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Past heartbreak, a budding love, an elite Alaskan cruise ship, disappearing women, and a dangerous ring of criminals. . . Stranded by Dani Pettrey offers readers a perfect blend of suspense and romance, with characters that seem so real they could jump off the page and become your best friends. Darcy and Gage set the pages of Stranded practically on fire. Having already known each other for several months, these characters start the story with a lot of feelings and opinions about each other. Those feelings add an extra dimension to some of the terse actions, emotions and arguments between them. (And wow, are there a lot of arguments at the beginning!) But at the same time, both Darcy and Gage know they're falling in love. Even if it's a stupid thing for them to do. Even if they've both got a bucket full of reasons why they shouldn't. Even if they try fighting their growing love for a good chunk of the novel. Oftentimes Romantic Suspense books sacrifice either romance for the suspense elements or suspense for the romance elements. Not so of Stranded. It's a fast-paced story that perfectly blends the best parts of both the romance and suspense genres. However, do note that Darcy and Gage first meet in the previous book, Shattered, which has the beginning of their love story in it. Stranded dumps you into a relationship where the two main characters already have feelings for each other. If you want to read Darcy and Gage's relationship from start to finish, then you'll need to read both books in the correct order, Shattered, then Stranded. Also, note that Stranded doesn't leave a pretty little bow around Darcy and Gage's relationship. There's a handful of questions left at the end. Still, I felt the romance fulfilling and the book well worth the time of reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born of Persuasion (Price of Privilege, #1); Author: Jessica Dotta; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Let me start by saying that the author, Jessica Dotta, has a truly amazing talent for writing. I was absolutely in awe of the way she brought some of the historical period details to light and described some of the heroine's emotions. Furthermore some of the intrigue and mystery surrounding the heroine's mother's death is really well done and kept me waiting to see what would happen. However, my enjoyment of the novel ended with the excellent writing and intrigue. The story starts rather slowly, but more importantly, it ends very abruptly. Literally. The heroine is at a person's house waiting for someone to return, and the novel simply ends. There's no resolution to anything, just a bunch of questions. I understand that sometimes writers will pen series in which a story line stretches through multiple books. But when that happens, I usually like a little closure at the end of each individual novel, and I usually like to know that a book is part of a continuous series before I start reading it. The book description information I found for Born of Persuasion offered no such information, nor was I able to ascertain when the second book in the series would be out or get a quick description of that book. But even more than the abrupt ending, I found the main character, Julia, to be extremely frustrating. I liked her at the beginning of the novel, but as the story progressed, she made a rather large train wreck for herself. She has rather large emotional swings, deciding she loves someone and then doesn't love them within extremely short time spans, and and she tramples all the good advice she gets from the people who clearly love and care for her. I like stories about women who face incredible odds, often fighting against society's restrictions to forge a way for themselves, but this story is quite the opposite. Julia makes herself into easy prey instead of being strong. She behaves like an out of control, moody teenager for most of the story. So then when everything explodes, am I supposed to feel sorry for her? I didn't. I felt like she got everything she deserved, but sadly, I then had to watch other honorable characters fall with her because of her reckless, emotional decisions. I usually don't write harsh reviews, but I wanted to let others know what to expect with this story. I see lots of hope for the author, and perhaps even hope for future books in this series if the main character grows up, but I didn't enjoy this novel. If you like books with a literary feel and not a strong emphasis on romance, or if you don't mind a story with an immature heroine, then you might really enjoy Born of Persuasion. I prefer books with mature characters and where the romance gets resolved, so this story wasn't for me. I received a free ebook of this novel in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undeniably Yours (Porter Family, #1); Author: Becky Wade; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: At the start of Undeniably Yours, Meg Cole meets Bo Porter for the sole purpose of firing him. Unfortunately for Meg, her attempt to fire her father's thoroughbred farm manager doesn't quite go as planned. In some ways Bo throws her off balance, and in other ways he offers just the bit of peace, comfort, and hope she needs. The novel has it's share of tender, poignant, everyday moments between Bo and Meg, coupled with intense scenes that drive the couple to consider what each wants from the other and how well those plans suit their current lives . . . especially with Meg still planning to close down the farm Bo loves so much. Meg and Bo have a lot standing between them. Meg is Bo's boss. Then they're from different social spheres. Meg's been hurt badly by a man in her past, and both Meg and Bo's families disapprove of a relationship between them. Every time Meg and Bo overcome one of these obstacles, another more glaring one rears it's head. Very rarely do I read a contemporary romance novel in which I can't envision the two main characters getting together. Not so for Undeniably Yours. Things keep escalating and escalating for poor Bo and Meg until it finally got to a point where I had no idea how they would be able to overcome everything and be happy by the end. . . For the full review, visit [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whispers from the Shadows (The Culper Ring, #2); Author: Roseanna M. White; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Whispers from the Shadows gives you a riveting look at the War of 1812, a dangerous romance, and a story about a God who directs his children. The characters of Thad and Gwen know they're not supposed to be together . . . there is an entire war keeping them apart, after all. Yet the story is filled with tender moments and interactions between the two main characters that will leave you aching. Gwen and Thad have a lot working to keep them apart, mainly that they're on opposite sides of a war, plus there's also a lovesick finance and evil uncle hoping to keep Gwen away from Thad. I spent a lot of this book breathless and biting my lip as I waited to see how things would work out. If you like novels rich in historical detail and where the characters get caught in the events happening around them as they fall in love, then you'll want to read this book. I'm already looking forward to the release of next spring. Read my full review here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burning Sky; Author: Lori Benton; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Willa Obenchain has a broken and scarred heart. She's lost everything, not just once, but twice. First, she was taken captive by the Mohawk and forced to leave the life and family she'd known to embrace a new one, and second, war and illness steals the Indian clan that she'd come to love. Burning Sky focuses more on the problem of Willa returning to society and saving her family homestead than on a relationship between Willa and Neil. The love happens slowly yet steadily over the course of the novel. While Willa and Neil face other trials in this novel, the hardest, by far, is Willa overcoming the pain from her past and being willing to open her heart once more. If you're a fan of sweeping historical novels and rich details, then you'll love Burning Sky. The author did an excellent job of making the late 1700s come to life while threading an intriguing story line throughout the book. Broad and historically detailed novels usually are not my favorite, but this author did a masterful job of keeping the story moving and interesting all while seamlessly sprinkling in details of the time period. The novel also had a healthy enough dose of romance to keep me interested, even though romance wasn't the only thing focused on. I'll be picking up this author's next book. To read my full review, visit [url]... I received a free ebook from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falling for the Teacher (Pinewood Weddings, #3); Author: Dorothy Clark; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Sadie Spencer has every reason to run whenever Cole Aylward steps into the same room as her. The problem is, Cole is doing a whole lot of stepping into the room because he's helping to care for her ailing grandfather as well as managing her grandfather's business. Cole's brother, Payne, raped Sadie several years earlier (although the word "rape" is never actually mentioned in the story-something I found to be rather odd). Sadie still struggles with the trauma of that event, and having Payne's brother around-a brother who looks a tad too much like her rapist-causes her no end of hardship. Similarly, Cole also feels guilt over his brother's actions and seeks to make the situation as comfortable for Sadie as possible. The romantic obstacles in this story are mainly emotional and derived from the past. While having a brother rape the woman you love is certainly a hindrance to the romance, there weren't a lot of current, physical things standing in the way of Sadie and Cole's relationship. If you like sweet romance novels where the conflict is mainly emotional, then you should enjoy Falling for the Teacher by Dorothy Clark. It's a decent story, especially for the price and availability. There's not a lot going on besides the romance, but hey, it's a ROMANCE novel, right? So that's kind of to be expected. And though the novel deals with the topic of rape, it does so very carefully and in a manner appropriate for all ages. To read the full review, visit [url]... Note: I received a free book from the publisher for the purpose of providing an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When the Clouds Roll By (Till We Meet Again #1); Author: Myra Johnson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: When the Clouds Roll By by Myra Johnson gives you an up close look at the toll war takes on the home front, as well as the healing that can come afterwards. When the story starts off, Annemarie is engaged to another man, Lieutenant Gilbert Ballard, friend of the hero, Chaplain Samuel Vickary. As the story unfolds, things fall apart for Annemarie and Gilbert, and Annemarie slowly finds herself attracted to Samuel. Annemarie and Samuel share meaningful conversations, tender moments, and silents ways of support for one another as the story inches it's way to the end. It is a gentle story that takes a meaningful look at the struggles war weary soldiers face after returning home from the battlefield. The novel goes through great length to examine some of these hardships, while also being laced with romance. And though it's set after WWI, it certainly as a message that will resonate with today's readers. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love's Awakening (The Ballantyne Legacy, #2); Author: Laura Frantz; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Two feuding families, a war between slave owners and abolitionists, a fragile love, and two people's desire to honor God with their lives . . . Love's Awakening by Laura Frantz tells a fragile love story that submerges you in the world of early 19th century Pittsburgh with all it's power, prestige, politics, struggles. Ellie and Jack have a lot keeping them apart, practically the whole world, it seems. While Ellie's family dives into the world of the abolition movement and fights to maintain right and justice in the new town of Pittsburgh, Jack's family owns slaves and feeds local disorder by making and supplying whiskey. The Turlocks and Ballantynes have never gotten along, and understandably so since the two families have such different histories, but adding the slavery to the already tense feelings between the families makes everything explosive. Despite all this, Ellie and Jack fall in love and find a way to be together by the end of the story. At times the odds of them ever being happy seem completely impossible. But alas, there IS a happy ending. It just takes a whole lot of struggling before Ellie and Jack get their. My only complaint about the book is that Ellie and Jack stay separated for a rather long time towards the end of the novel. They see each other occasionally and think about each other a lot, but they don't have a lot of page time together. I wish they would have been together more for that section of the story. If you love sweeping historical novels filled with a combination of love, hope, and danger, then look no farther. Love's Awakening creates a world so vivid and real you can practically hear the music of Ellie's harp and Ansel's violin, feel the downy feathers in the characters' pillows and mattresses, and smell the delicious meals simmering in the kitchen. Laura Frantz has long been one of my favorite authors because of how vividly she sweeps me away into other times and places. And somehow, on top of everything else this author accomplishes with her stories, she always manages to twine a satisfying romance into her novels. I wish I could fill my ereader with nothing but Laura Frantz books and read them solidly for a full year. Write faster, Laura!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unspoken; Author: Dee Henderson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This novel is an interesting blend of business, suspense, and romance. Some parts of the plot were certainly surprising, some parts were extremely logical and businesslike, some parts were rather unbelievable, and some parts were comfortably romantic. If you're looking for a long, slow-paced story with a touch of romance and some twists to keep you reading, then you'll enjoy this story. Bryce and Charlotte have a romance that slowly unfurls throughout the book, but for the majority of the story, Bryce and Charlotte are together out of necessity and a business arrangement, not due to their attraction to each other. Even when they decide to take their relationship to the next level (a kind of odd place given Charlotte's past, but I don't want to give the story away), that decision is all mental and rational. There's very little emotion, romance, or love that goes into their Happily Ever After ending. Usually I recommend other novels by the same author to readers looking for a similar story, but in this case, I can't put some of Henderson's earlier works in the same place as Unspoken. A lot of Henderson's earlier stories-like the O'Malley and Uncommon Hero series-move faster and have a good deal more suspense and romance. So if you're looking for a similar story . . . I'm a little stumped. None come to mind. You could perhaps try Full Disclosure, the novel by this author that released last year (though I've yet to read it and can't say for certain how similar the two would be). Note: I received a free ebook of this novel in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Reluctant Courtship (The Daughters of Bainbridge House #3); Author: Laurie Alice Eakes; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: From their very first meeting, Honore Bainbridge and Lord Ashmoore (Meric) have a penchant for trouble. Sometimes that trouble includes the cliffs beneath their feet falling into the ocean, spying on smugglers, and trying to restore a good name to the House of Ashmoore. Other times the trouble is of a far more personal nature. A conversation that delves a little to deeply into past mistakes, a clandestine meeting, a bold kiss. Regardless of what Honore and Meric are doing at any given moment, the pages of A Reluctant Courtship simmer with chemistry and attraction. If you like Regency England or historical suspense novels, then I strongly recommend A Reluctant Courtship. Eakes does a wonderful job of drawing Honore and Meric together romantically while keeping the book's plot spinning faster and faster around the poor characters. The word "boring" will never once enter your mind as you read this novel. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, #2); Author: Sarah E. Ladd; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A gentleman fighting to keep his lands and pay off his debts, a teacher fighting to keep her school open and her family from falling apart, and a series of rather unfortunate incidents that could mean the ruin of all involved . . . There's lots of tension in this novel as William struggles to keep his land while also repay an exorbitant gambling debt, and Patience fights first to keep Rosemere and running and then to carve out a new place for herself at the school once its circumstances begin to change. Added to that, Patience must also navigate through her family member's various actions, which certainly don't make her life any easier. While both William and Patience have much at stake, most of the tension isn't romantic but is related to family and past mistakes. (Though I will add that both characters have been hurt by past loves, which adds a nice romantic layer to some of the conflict). Also be aware that characters spend a good deal of time apart from one another during the story. I've often heard various Regency authors compared to Jane Austen, and then I read whatever novel is being discussed and think to myself, I fail to see the Austen. Yet here I am about to compare a modern novel to Austen. I'd liken The Headmistress of Rosemere to a novel such as Pride and Prejudice not because the writing styles are the same, but because both are family dramas with romance laced throughout the book. Author Sara Ladd also has a lovely way with words, often creating moods and feelings that make you feel as though you're inside the story tasting the winter snow on your tongue and feeling the wind chap your cheeks. For the full review, visit [url]... I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carolina Gold; Author: Dorothy Love; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A deathbed promise, a family plantation razed by the Civil War, a missing deed to the land, and a rather handsome neighbor intent on claiming the plantation for himself . . . While a good amount of things keep Nicholas and Charlotte apart, the story focuses much more on the historical detail and setting than on the romance. The novel has all the elements of high-conflict romance, with both the hero and heroine trying to claim the same piece of property while external forces constantly prevent the property from being profitable. But the manner in which the author presents the romance is rather sedate. Furthermore, the hero disappears for a good portion of the novel, and while that leads to questions of why he hasn't returned, it also focuses the story more on the struggle of farming rice and the innovative teaching methods that Charlotte is using for her pupils rather than on the romance. The publisher had this book listed as a romance, and as it had been a while since I read a book set in the South (Yankee that I am), I decided to give it a try. The first thing I would say is no, it's not a romance. It's a historical novel with a touch of romance. For the full review, visit: [url]... Note: I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finally a Bride (Charity House, #7); Author: Renee Ryan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Two childhood friends are torn apart by a broken engagement and separate dreams. Though years pass and each grow in maturity, will the time spent apart be too great for these two sweethearts to forge a future for themselves? From the page where Molly first sees Garrett after not speaking to him for nearly a decade, the couple bring a lot of chemistry to the story. They might be reliving old hurts, dreaming of the future, carefully avoiding each other, or scheming to make friends think that they're courting. But whatever the reason for Molly and Garrett to share the page, they're never boring. I was laughing, grinning, and squirming through much of the novel. If you like tender stories that focus on overcoming emotional pain, or if you're a fan of a solid break up and reunion story, then you'll enjoy this sweet tale of love and hope. If you're more of an action fan or like a lot of obstacles standing in the way of the hero and heroine, then you might want to pass on this story. Tender and gentle are definitely the words I'd use to describe it. For the full review, visit: [url]... Note: I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under a Blackberry Moon (Michigan Northwoods, #3); Author: Serena B. Miller; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A lone Indian woman and her baby are trapped between a world that doesn't want them and a man who does. Which will she choose? When the novel starts, Moon Song and Skypilot have already known each other for about six months. They're friends who are comfortable with each other and content to let things stay that way . . . until they suddenly aren't friends anymore but madly in love and can't bear to be apart from one another. The progression of the romance and falling in love was very abrupt, like one giant leap rather than a bunch of little baby steps or even a moderate jog. They're not in love and then they are. However, once the main characters are in love, the author does a really good job with the relationship, from their desire to be together to the sacrifices each makes for the other to the way thoughts of each other invade their minds whenever they're apart. It seemed everything from nature to American society to Native customs conspire to keep Skypilot and Moon Song apart. Just when I thought the couple finally found a way to work things out, something new would happen and Skypilot and Moon Song had yet another hurdle to overcome, and this happened several times as the book drew to a close. For the full review, visit: [url]... Note: I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swept to Sea (Ladies of the Caribbean #1); Author: Heather Manning; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: From the first time Lady Eden Trenton and Captain Caspian Archer meet, sparks fly-though mainly of the romantic variety rather than the enraged variety. When Caspian finds Eden stowing away on his ship, he can't help but fall a little in love with her on the spot. And as the couple travels across the Atlantic to Jamaica, feelings keep blooming, which is a good thing considering the danger that's following Eden across the sea. Swept to Sea is a fast-paced story that doesn't offer much down time for either the readers or the characters. If you like slower, more languorous stories or novels filled with historical detail, then Swept to Sea probably isn't the story for you. However, if adventure draws you to a novel, you'll enjoy this one. For the full review, visit [url]... Note: I received a free ebook from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dare to Love Again (The Heart of San Francisco, #2); Author: Julie Lessman; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A street smart detective hardened to society's upper crust, a sweet socialite who's been hurt by love one too many times, and a dangerous secret that has the power to upset everything . . . If Allison and Nick are going to be together, first they have to find a way to tolerate each other's company without name calling (or slapping each other with teaching sticks), then Nick needs to see past his frustrations with upper society to the sweet woman hiding beneath Allison's expensive clothing, and then they need to convince Allison's formidable Uncle Logan that Nick is, indeed, honorable in his intentions and not merely money hungry. Needless to say, Allison and Nick must walk a rather twisty, complicated road before they can be together. As with all Julie Lessman stories, I really liked this novel. My only recommendation is to read the series in order. I read this second book first and was a little confused by all the characters. For the full review, visit [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cowboy's Reunited Family (Cooper Creek, #7); Author: Brenda Minton; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A marriage gone terribly wrong, a decade of loneliness on both sides, a daughter terribly sick, and a fragile hope that love can bloom again. Jana and Blake have a lot of past hurts to overcome, which gives them an interesting chemistry throughout the story. The pages are filled with memories of their past together, some tender, some electric, and some painful; and this past causes numerous emotions and longings to swirl between them. Plus they both have an unfailing love for their ill daughter, which at times draws them closer and at other times pushes them apart. Loving each other after a decade of separation is no easy task. If you enjoy reunion stories or novels with a lot of emotional conflict for the characters to work through, then you'll like The Cowboy's Reunited Family. The book is also part of the Cooper Creek Series, which is about a large Oklahoma family with several adopted children. The children are all grown now and trying to find love for themselves, and the setting offers a big family feeling of love and belonging. Read the full review at [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Such a Time; Author: Kate Breslin; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A woman injured and battered by the cruelty around her, an army colonel convinced he must do his job regardless of what his duties entail, and a concentration camp full of Jews being prepared for Auschwitz . . . or worse. Given the intense setting of a WWII concentration camp, Stella and Aric's relationship doesn't exactly progress in the usual carefree, half-fun manner of most romance novels. However, the author does a really good job of drawing out both Stella and Aric's feelings for each other and causing them to grow as the story progresses. The novel has an intriguing premise, coupled with excellent writing and phenomenal historical detail. However, it's also a dark story. The WWII setting alone gives it that quality, but even more so the concentration camp and the fact that hundreds and thousands of Jews are regularly being sent to Auschwitz. If you're looking for a heavy novel that gives you hope and romance at the end, then you'll enjoy this book. I usually prefer a lighter read, but this story was very good in it's own right. Read the full review at [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Broken Kind of Beautiful; Author: Katie Ganshert; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A young woman is both broken and ensnared by modern culture's expectations. Is it possible to free herself? And what will the freedom she longs for cost her in the end? This novel is a poignant, emotion-filled story about beauty, both the type modern society celebrates and the kind that emanates from within each of us. It's filled with the stunning prose I'm starting to count on by Author Katie Ganshert, but I also view the novel as more woman's fiction than romance. The romance feels like an afterthought as the story focuses almost entirely on Ivy's emotional journey and the decisions she makes when her career begins to unravel. And while the novel ends with the possibility of a happy future for Ivy and Davis, you can't exactly hear wedding bells. *** Small Spoiler Alert *** Personally, I was rather unsatisfied with the ending because Ivy has a rather big and important decision handed to her. I would have much rather seen Ivy make a choice for herself instead of being forced into it, but I'll let you form your own opinions about the ending if you choose to read the novel. *** End Spoiler *** Conclusion: If you like stories with a lot of emotional wounds and not a lot of external trouble, then you'll enjoy A Broken Kind of Beautiful. Read the full review at: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Circle of Spies (The Culper Ring, #3); Author: Roseanna M. White; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Marietta Hughes has several secrets, and most of them aren't very pretty. Slade Osborne knows what her biggest secret is the first moment he lays eyes on her. Unfortunately for him (and fortunately for the rest of us), Marietta's involvement with the treacherous Hughes family doesn't keep Slade from falling in love with her, nor does it keep Marietta from having feelings for Slade. Due to all the things standing between the couple, this romance takes a little while to get moving, but once it starts, it rolls down hill with all the reserve of a runaway freight train. From the very beginning, Marietta and Slade walk a tenuous line between trust and deceit, not sure quite where the other stands and just how much trust to bestow upon each other. Add that to The Knights of the Golden Circle, which wants to undermine the Union Army and kill President Abraham Lincoln, and you've got yourself a story rife with tension, secrecy, and love. Have I mentioned how much I love this author's ability to casually slip history into her stories? From John Wilkes Booth and the assassination of President Lincoln, to the surrender of the Confederacy, to Slade and Marietta's own secret missions, Circle of Spies weaves history and fiction seamlessly together into an unforgettable novel. Read the full review here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Lady's Honor (Cliffs of Cornwall, #1); Author: Laurie Alice Eakes; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: An evil ex-fiance, a suitor twice her age, a servant who's a little too handsome and charming, and a gang full of smugglers wreaking havoc in her home town. What is Lady Elizabeth Trelawney to do with all her male attention and the rising body count? If you like endless action, drama, and adventure, then A Lady's Honor is for you. From the carriage chase at the beginning of the novel right down to the last page, the action never stops. The romance is strong as well, running from start to finish along with the action. Read the full review here: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meant to be Mine (Porter Family, #2); Author: Becky Wade; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: When a weekend of fun lands Ty Porter and Celia Park in a Las Vegas wedding chapel, the couple has no idea the impact their choices that single night will have on the rest of their lives. Meant to Be Mine by Becky Wade is a fulfilling story of forgiveness, love, and second chances that will enchant romance lovers. Thermometer_100C copyChemistry: Explosive Considering the novel starts with bull rider Ty Porter and bohemian chick Celia Park getting married in a Las Vegas wedding chapel and then proceeds straight to the couple breaking up the next morning, the romance in this story can't help but explode across the pages. Celia is determined to keep her heart guarded from Ty, who broke it a little too thoroughly after their wedding, but Ty is as relentless as ever and once he determines he wants Celia back in his life. Ty's determination creates some rather fun, tense romantic moments throughout the novel. 3ropesTension: Medium If Ty and Celia are going to share a life together, the first things they need to overcome are their own emotions. Ty is still set on marrying his former girlfriend from five years earlier who broke up with him after he accidentally married Celia, and Celia is resolved to never open her heart to Ty again. Outside of their own emotions, little holds the couple apart. Both families are supportive of the couple reuniting, as well as the daughter Ty and Celia share from their single night of marriage. Verdict: Honestly, based on the back cover description of Meant to Be Mine, I probably never would have picked up this book. Las Vegas wedding stories aren't my usual type. But I'm really glad I gave this novel a chance, because I absolutely loved it. I loved the emotional push and pull between Ty and Celia for most of the story. I loved how they came from such different lives with different goals, yet were committed to making things work between them. And I loved all the quirky, interesting nuances of the relationship that made Ty and Celia into a realistic couple you might meet on the street. The description of the novel makes it sound a bit like a Harlequin romance. Rich guy gets poor girl pregnant but doesn't know it. Years later, rich guy finds out about secret baby and resolves to make things right. Rich guy and poor girl end up falling in love and getting married . . . or remarried . . . or whatever it is Ty and Celia do because they never really got divorced. The plot has been done a million times already, though not so much in Christian novels as in secular ones. But Author Becky Wade gets an A+ for execution on the story. Meant to Be Mine seems original and quirky, and the emotions between the characters are so true-to-life that you feel as though Ty and Celia are real people. Read the full review here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silenced (Alaskan Courage, #4); Author: Dani Pettrey; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: If you've read any other books in Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage Series, you'll know that Kayden McKenna and Jake Westin have been at war for a while. Personally, I rather like a little war between a novel's hero and heroine. Give me two characters who hate each other any day over two characters who have been friends for forever. So after watching sparks fly for the first three books of this series, I was really looking forward to some fireworks and a couple explosions once Kayden and Jake got their own story. I'm sorry to say I didn't find any fireworks, and definitely no explosions. Kayden and Jake work through some of their differences at the end of the third book, Stranded, and when they start Silenced, they have a calm relationship filled with some regrets about how they treated each other in the past. The relationship has the usual push/pull of a romance in progresses, but it resembles more of a slow boil than an explosion. Let me start by saying that I really love Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage Seires. However, Silenced is my least favorite book of the four. It simply wasn't what I expected. I was expecting more sparks between Kayden and Jake like what I'd seen in the first three novels, and I was expecting a better woven suspense plot that impacted more than just Kayden and Jake. Instead, the personal conflict between the main characters was resolved before the story even starts, and the suspense got broken into two sections: murder mystery and thriller. I kept expecting the author to weave something from the murder mystery into the thriller part of the story and tie everything together, but besides a couple threats, that never happened. Overall, this is a good story. If you enjoy romantic suspense, then you'll probably like Silenced. I absolutely fell in love with Books 1 and 3 of this series, Submerged and Stranded. So I had the bar set really high for Silenced. The novel wasn't a failure, but neither it wasn't as good as I'd hoped. For the full review, visit: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Until I Found You; Author: Victoria Bylin; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Nick and Kate get off to a rather interesting-and heart-pounding-start when an accident on the side of a cliff nearly takes Kate's life. I always love a good romance novel hero, and Nick certainly fits the bill when he rescues Kate from the car before it heads over the cliff. From that point on, Nick and Kate's relationship is a series of its own valleys and hills, many of which have rocky cliffs at one place or another. The romance has a very touch-and-go feel. Just when you think Nick and Kate are getting closer, something happens that sets them back. Until I Found You is the first novel I've read by author Victoria Bylin, though she's written a half dozen or so, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The novel is a sweet story that draws parallels between trendy, career-driven living and a small town, relationship-driven lifestyle. It will likely resonate with younger readers like myself, who often find themselves making choices between career and family, and older readers like Leona, the ailing grandmother who looks watches the younger generation with both love and confusion. For my full review, visit: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captured by Love (Michigan Brides, #3); Author: Jody Hedlund; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Two friends separated by time and war, an island held captive by British forces on American soil, a young woman who desires to follow God and do right, and a double agent spying for both the Americans and British . . . Pierre and Angelique's story is packed full of obstacles, so much so that I'm not sure the author could have squeezed another single trial into the pages of the novel. At the beginning of the war, Angelique was promised to Pierre's brother Jean-the one who didn't leave the island five years ago and stayed behind until the British came. And if there's one thing Angelique and Pierre both understand, it's that the trapping life and wild Northwest Territory is no place for a woman. Despite their feelings for each other, Angelique is determined to honor her promise to wait for Jean to return after the war's end, and Pierre knows he can never take Angelique away from the steady farm life she craves on the island. This is, of course, assuming Angelique and Pierre both live to see the end of the war, given the cruel machinations of Angelique's stepfather and the British manhunt for a spy . . . Captured by Love is full of drama, romance, and adventure. It's not a tale for the faint of heart, nor is it a sweet, gentle story. The threats both Angelique and Pierre face are very real and dangerous, as are their growing feelings for each other. Similar to many of Jody Hedlund's other novels, the action runs right up to the end of the novel, creating a story that is half romance and have adventure. I read it in a day because I couldn't put it down (though I must confess to being rather drawn to the time period and setting from the start). For a full review, visit: [url]... Note, I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly and the Violin (Hidden Masterpiece, #1); Author: Kristy Cambron; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A concentration camp painting forgotten by time, a hundred million dollar inheritance fought over by many, a lonely art dealer looking for a second chance at love, and a harrowing tale of faith and beauty from within the fences of Auschwitz . . . This novel contains two romances. First is the historical story of Adele and Vladimir, who start as musicians in an Austrian orchestra and but soon must endure the horrors of Auschwitz. Second is the modern tale of Sera and William, an art dealer and a business mogul who both have interest in finding a painting of Adele from her time at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Though not saturated with romance like I usually prefer, I really, truly loved The Butterfly and the Violin. But I'm warning you: IT'S HEAVY. I don't know how the story can be anything but heavy when a third or more takes place inside Auschwitz. That said, the story also teams with hope, beauty, and yes, art. I learned a lot about the "art" of concentration camp prisoners in this novel. I never knew about the orchestra at Birkenau (the women's part of Auschwitz) that was forced to play as prisoners were sent to the gas chambers or disembarked the train arriving at the camp. Nor did I know about the paintings and drawings left behind by the prisoners after they were liberated. Though the story is dark at times, it contains a thread of hope and an underlying appreciation for life that could have come only from God during those dark times. It's one of those stories that will linger with you after you read the last page, both because of the harrowing look inside Auschwitz and because of the hope that transcends those horrors. I'm told there's a second novel releasing in this series next spring, A Sparow in Terezin, which continues Sera and William's story but will feature a different historical couple from WWII. I'll certainly be reading that. Read the full review of the novel here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tried and True (Wild at Heart, #1); Author: Mary Connealy; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: While Ms. Connealy usually has her characters explode onto the pages of her novels in an unforgettable battle that stereotypes the best and worst of both mankind and womankind, Kylie Wilde and and Aaron Masterson sneak into the story with a little less cannon fire. There's still a lot of screaming, and a good ole' thunderstorm, but no cannon balls lobbed between the characters. Of the three Wilde sisters all homesteading strategic plots of the Montana Rockies, Kylie Wilde is the worst homesteader. She wants only to prove up her land and sell it to her father so she can return back East to civilization, but that task gets considerably more difficult now that she's attracted Aaron's attention. And she's bound and determined that attention is bad, no matter how much strength she draws from him when his arms wrap around her or how many times he runs to her rescue or how much she likes kissing him. Tried and True is yet another in a long list of novels written by Author Mary Connealy that are guaranteed to make you laugh so hard you cry. This novel contains all of the hilarious and Old West elements Ms. Connealy has become so well known for, yet it feels a little fresher than some of her more recent stories. The premise of three sisters homesteading as men, coupled with the way the rich, controlling cattle baron in the area actually has a good heart, make this novel stick out a little. While the heroes for the next two novels in the series are introduced in Tried and True, the men have yet to discover the true gender of the other Wilde sisters, which promises to be more than a little entertaining. And can I just say, Gage and Bailey are so totally wrong for each other that I'm smiling as I anticipate reading that novel. The only bad news is, I don't think Gage and Bailey's story releases for a full year. Read the full review here: [url]... Note: I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for a review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: With Every Breath; Author: Elizabeth Camden; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: An aloof doctor searching for a cure to a deadly disease, a gentle widow unwilling to face death again, and a villain intent on seeking revenge for a medical trial gone terribly wrong . . . This novel takes an interesting historical look at a tragic disease, containing a well-rounded story with everything from suspense to drama to romance. Usually I prefer books with more chemistry and more tension between the hero and heroine, but I found the struggle to find a tuberculosis cure so engrossing that I personally tore through this novel in just a few days' time. Does the romance take a back seat to the rest of the story? In some respects, yes. With Every Breath is definitely more of a historical novel than a romance. But the author spins everything together so well that I didn't miss the romance, though I do wish Trevor would have softened up a little sooner in the story. He stayed aloof for so long that I almost could't make myself like him in the end. If you're a die hard romance fan, this might not be the best story for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for a good story that's also a bit educational (and certainly clean enough for a teenager to read), then you've found an excellent book. I enjoyed it, but I tend to like novels that examine historical issues. (Yes, I really am that weird.) If you're looking for Wuthering Heights with a happy ending, then this is your book, because I daresay Trevor and Heathcliffe are entirely too similar. Read the full review here: [url]... Note: I received a free ebook in exchange for a review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All's Fair in Love and Cupcakes; Author: Betsy St. Amant; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Kat Varland and Lucas Brannen have known each other all their lives and been best friends for just as long. So when Lucas's feelings for Kat start to change into something more, how does he decide to show her? By entering her into a reality TV bake off contest called Cupcake Combat. It's an odd way of showing his love-or rather, attempting to show his love-and a comedy of nearly Shakespearean proportions ensues when Lucas finds himself working as Kat's assistant on the TV show and trying to find some way to tell the clueless girl he loves her. Filled with cute overtures gone wrong and suppressed romantic feelings, Kat and Lucas gradually stumble their way into love in a manner that will leave you both smiling and cringing-often simultaneously. All's Fair in Love and Cupcakes is a lighthearted tale of a small-town girl afraid to dream big-city dreams. It's a story about love and chances, first ones, second ones, third ones, and even fourth ones in some cases. If you like contemporary romances that make you smile, and if you don't mind a crossed-in-love story where the guy and girl have a hard time simply sitting down and explaining themselves to one another, then this story is perfect for you. Read the full review here: [url]... Thanks to NetGalley for providing a review copy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run (Intense, #1); Author: Glenn Haggerty; Genres: young-adult; Review: If the first book is any indication, intense is a good word for the series. I'm not a middle grade boy, but I definitely see how the novel could appeal to them. Tyler deals with a lot of normal issues that every tween struggles with, friends, popularity, annoying siblings, the desire to fit in. You name it, and Tyler has it--along with dangerous knowledge of a secret buried deep in the woods. I read the first couple chapters to my 8 year old--who's a little younger than the recommended age--and he kept begging me to read more and more, wanting to know what happened to Tyler. And as a mom, I loved how God and a spiritual thread were woven into the novel. I can give my son a riveting, adventurous story and know that he's still learning biblical principles. What more can I ask for in a middle grade novel?; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Herobrine's War: The Birth of Herobrine Book Three: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafters Adventure (The Gameknight999 Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Cheverton Page; Review: hey mark, I'm one of the biggest fans of yours. You're the best writer in the whole wide world. I have bought all of your books, all in paperback. I am still waiting for you new series, Rise of the Warlords. And I hope the message you always write at the back of the book will have some effect on more people. p.s. I'm from Hong Kong, and I'm just a child who likes all of your books and my minecraft PE name is The Best Guy999, just like Gameknight999(the 999 is the same ) and I think you're skin is good, not bad(although it REALLY is a bit funny). But my conclusion is that your books are good. -your biggest fan, Kurtis; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minecraft: The Survivors' Book of Secrets: An Official Mojang Book; Author: Mojang Ab; Review: i bought this book from book depository and it was good with pros and cons about every kind of base, outer defences, like hollow walls with lava in between, overhangs, lava moats also ultimate defence systems, base layouts, beacon benifits recovery rooms, emergency backup bases, panic rooms, super pvp thins like ruling the overworld, knowing your enemies, winning combos, pvp defensive strategies, dominating down under, the end game,pro challenges and a place for you to write notes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO NINJAGO Character Encyclopedia, Updated Edition: New Exclusive Jay Minifigure; Author: DK; Review: I have the paperback version of it and it even includes a very cool Jay figure! Overall, I think that this book is very intresting, including special facts about the ninja and the enemies, including Pythor, Nadahkan, Master Chen and more. I recommend you to buy this book in paperback as this book' s figure is the stone warrior version of Jay. You should see, this is agreat book that everybody of all ages can read this book. This book is also a book that completly tells you everything the TV sessions and Youtube show Buy this book today at bookstores near you as it's so cool. Bye! :=); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombies Attack!: The Rise of the Warlords Book One: An Unofficial Interactive Minecrafters Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Cheverton Page; Review: hey mark cheverton this book is better than some ice and chilli on top nd this is seriously better than any other authour's books. I appreciate the time and the new character, Watcher. I love him because he is smart. I like your idea of changing it from gameknight999 to a new character as I was already a little bored with the gk series. I also like the QR code thing but I hope you can make the server game to be avaliable for windows 10 users like me as I really want to experience this in minecraft with my friends. Do you know that about 1/2 friends of mine play minecraft, and all of them play on your minecraft server (mc.gameknight.com) and every single of them read your books? Mark, please remember that I am one of your biggest fans and I would like to meet you in person. Writing my heart out and your Biggest fan, Thebestguy999 (aka @Lin_Pui_Shun on twitter, Likes you and your very cool books) signing out at this moment, bye!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Path of the Diamond (Book 4 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: hey cube kid, I think that your villager, Runt, is not enough disciplined enough to become a warrior... HAHA! Got you, right? I was just kidding as I love kidding. Actually, my name is Thebestguy999, so as far as you can go, I am level nine hundred and ninety nine, so I am 999 levels HIGHER than Runt. Why did it take so. Long. For your next book: Ultimate--- find it yourself on book depository.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior (Book 1 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: Love this book! I love Runt. Make more books quickly, like a real book vending machine. Sorry, I couldn't review earlier cause I had loads to do after my exams.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Crafting Alliances (Book 3 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: Cube Kid, I love this book because of the special elements in this book. I'd love to see the day Runt becomes a ultimate warrior. -Thebestguy999; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords (Book 2 8-Bit Warrior series): An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Cube Kid Page; Review: Sorry Cube Kid I forgot to review this book earlier. Do you know I love your books, super cool cube kid? Anyways, Max and Runt become friends! Cool! -Thebestguy999; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Erica Kane; Description: fictional character
Title: Pokémon; Description: Japanese media franchise
Title: Satake Yoshishige; Description: daimyo
Title: Mōri Terumoto; Description: daimyo
Title: Takeda Nobutora; Description: daimyo who controlled the Province of Kai
Title: Uesugi Harunori; Description: 9th head of the Yonezawa domain
Title: Carlota of Mexico; Description: Empress of Mexico
Title: Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma; Description: Empress of France
Title: Religious Society of Friends; Description: family of religious movements (Quakerism)
Title: Topkapı Palace; Description: palace in Istanbul, Turkey; primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856)
Title: Oda Nobunaga; Description: samurai daimyo and warlord of Japan
Title: Tokugawa Ieyasu; Description: the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan
Title: Miyamoto Musashi; Description: Japanese martial artist, philosopher, strategist, writer, artist
Title: Evgeni Alexeïev; Description: Russian basketball player (1919-2005)
Title: Yana Klochkova; Description: Ukrainian swimmer
Title: Elena Baranova; Description: basketball player
Title: Hurricane Sandy; Description: Category 3 Atlantic hurricane in 2012
Title: Saigō Takamori; Description: samurai
Title: Enomoto Takeaki; Description: Japanese admiral, cabinet minister
Title: daimyo; Description: powerful territorial lord in pre-modern Japan
Title: Alexandra Kosteniuk; Description: Russian chess player
Title: Hōjō Sōun; Description: Japanese daimyo of the early Sengoku period
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Womens Floral Knit Winter Headband; Brand: Alki'i; Review: I bought this before there were any reviews, because I liked the look, and the ability to keep my ears warm without having to wear a hat. This is very cute, the only surprise (which I could not tell from the pictures) was that it ties in the back, which means it often gets tangled in my hair. I am going to have to figure out how to button it, or perhaps will just sew it with elastic at a comfortable length. At any rate, I still wear it because it's soft, comfortable, pretty, and easy to carry just in case we get one of our very common sudden temperature drops.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Big Girls' Boyshort Underwear(Pack of 11); Brand: ; Review: These are decent quality and they fit my daughter the same as this size purchased at a store. She loves the style and wants to wear nothing else!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Shoes Women's Lola; Brand: Annie; Review: The shoes arrived missing stones, which were not even in the shoe box so the inspection quality must not be very good.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's Front Close Builtup Sports Bra; Brand: ; Review: It is very comfortable, but I do have a tendency to "pop out" under it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: London Fog Big Girls' Trench with Printed Liner; Brand: ; Review: My daughter is very picky about what she likes in clothes, and she loves this coat -- finally, a rain coat she liked to wear! Great fit and quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bedazzled (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Strange Brew (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 3: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: True Romance (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dawn (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Desperado / El Mariachi (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heartbreak Ridge (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grapes of Wrath (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Score (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosewood (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jerk (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble in Little China (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Crow (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Siege (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Escape from Alcatraz (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woman on Top (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns II (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prophecy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Boys: Special Edition (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Son's Room (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Winter Wonderland (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnum Force (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iron Jawed Angels (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cradle 2 the Grave (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Auto Focus (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat: Special Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malena (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belle Epoque (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grifters (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bread and Tulips (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boyz N the Hood (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Universal Soldier (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of The Muppet Show: Steve Martin / Carol Burnett / Gilda Radner (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elmo's Magic Cookbook (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Own (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream 3 (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchables (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sniper 3 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rounders (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamburger Hill (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Game (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hercules (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Omen (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mulan: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Backbone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Tuxedo (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Enter the Dragon: Special Edition (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Presumed Innocent (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Porky's (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Single White Female (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tango & Cash (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea of Love (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Ghosts (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosemary's Baby (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: Totally Committed (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Sign (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rooster Cogburn (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Starfighter (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Craft (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Edge (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeremiah Johnson (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragonfly (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deceived (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exorcist: The Beginning (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anastasia (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Egypt (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: You Might Be a Redneck / Check Your Neck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Christine: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blob (1958); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Storm of the Century (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dick Tracy (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spawn: The Movie (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Showtime (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rocketeer (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: National Security (Jericho Quinn); Author: Visit Amazon's Marc Cameron Page; Review: fast moving fun to read thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Game Plan: The Art of Building a Winning Football Team; Author: Bill Polian; Review: Excellent inside look at building a football team; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Day Zero: A Jericho Quinn Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Marc Cameron Page; Review: his book was a rip off. after the earlier books this was a throw away, it had no continuity with the rest of the series shame on marc cameron a real dog; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tai Pan; Author: Visit Amazon's James Clavell Page; Review: god basic story with some historical background enjoyable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brilliance (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: easy read enjoyable as a series; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Better World (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: good writing, continous action ...a fun read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Written in Fire (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: it was a good trilogy it moved fast and was entertaining; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Professor (McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Bailey Page; Review: quick, good read, i like his style; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dying Embers: An Art Hardin Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert E. Bailey Page; Review: hard to believe that people he has worked wit turn on him so quickly. language gets a little trite trying to sound like a p.i. easy to lose track of characters with so much use of first names only; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Stillwater; Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Stelljes Page; Review: good read nice and light moves along at a good pace; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatally Bound - A gripping serial killer thriller (McRyan Mystery Thriller Series Book) (McRyan Mystery Series Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Stelljes Page; Review: good quick read to be enjoyed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Einstein Prophecy; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Masello Page; Review: to far fetched to many ghosts and goblins that didn't aid the story; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Coconut Court Beach Hotel; City: Hastings Christ Church Parish Barbados; Review: The perfect relaxing laid back holiday, right on the beach with really friendly staff just like all people in Barbados. The hotel is Bajan not European and whole fealing is relaxed, maids everyday who will provide all your needs. Plenty of great restraunts of all prices within easy walking distance, and shops. We went B&B which suited us as we like to try different cuisines, for an experience try all modes of transport.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Royal Court; City: Rome Lazio; Review: A great stay 5 nights 5th November 2013 very friendly great communication before hand arranged limo pickup from airport only an extra 5€ more than standard taxi We upgraded to a deluxe room on arrival very big room and bed and a jacuzzi bath The staff could not be more helpful , breakfast great, courtyard good for coffee. I would recommend it very close to the Termini; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hovima Santa Maria; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: On arrival our room was flooded due to fridge, no air con room was unbelievably hot. We had ordered a ocean view room this was on the the side, rang reception not a helpful guy couldn't be bothered, said that this was an ocean view to them ?? Next day breakfast, fried eggs with frills on Stone Cold, same guy on reception called us a liar eggs were not cold ??? and the eggs were cold all 2 weeks. Had to grin and bear .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sis Pins; City: Port de Pollenca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Its a few years ago we visited this hotel but I can say it was fantastic, location is fantastic. we went in May it was quiet but great, I was ill and was in hospital and the staff were very good to my wife.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cleopatra Palace Hotel; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We had a sea view room it was fantastic, good breakfast, good room service and maid service. Bed was a little hard but that was the only negative. Although we are over 65 we found the other guests were a little older but no problems; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pao de Acucar Hotel; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: Really good for all attractions, centrally located. Rooms are clean, comfortable, quirky but really good.Breakfast a little boring but it is included so what. Very helpful on reception as we had to go to hospital in the middle of the night., stayed 5 nights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St Ives Bay Holiday Park; City: Hayle Cornwall England; Review: We had a sea view , decking the sea was some distance away the caravan was good plenty of room for two,its a pity it rained most of the week only good day was Tuesday when we went to St Ives on the whole a great week chilling; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: We booked the trip with Omega Travel for 4 days, a great location and the staff were amazing could not do enough for you. the room was good and clean but the staff were so friendly and helpful it made our stay so much better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alyth Hotel; City: Alyth Blairgowrie Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: When we arrived it is a bit out of the way but very friendly staff very clean and a good place to chill.The hotel is right in the center and a good place to get around the sights Perth and Dundee overall a great place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lomond Park Hotel; City: Balloch West Dunbartonshire Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National P; Review: When we booked in the lady said we might get some noise, that was an understatement it went on until about 3 am first a party then the disco they should not book the hotel out on Saturday night to save everybody a terrible night; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Basilica Holiday Resort; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: When we arrived we were put in a suite and it was very roomy, but we had no hot water but in fairness by the time we got up at 8am it was fixed. The meals were very good good choice staff were very friendly and made our stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Parque De La Paz; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Overall a very good holiday a good room other than 4 episodes of cockroaches in the room they said it was because it was a garden room ?The lady doing eggs in a morning needs to get a new job and a personality , but other than that a very good holiday; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs; Author: Visit Amazon's Lesley Bremness Page; Review: Anyone from the beginning herb gardener to the seasoned professional will benefit from this book. From practical advice on starting and cultivating herbs, to detailed landscaping plans, to plant by plant descriptions of more than 100 herbs, "The Complete Book Of Herbs" is all you'll need to bring the joys of herb gardening to your life! In addition to valuable information on growing herbs, there's plenty of ideas for using herbs, including recipes and decorating ideas. Looking for the best guide for herb gardening? Look no further than Lesley Bremness's "The Complete Book Of Herbs"!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vanderbilts; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry E. Patterson Page; Review: This book serves a myriad of purposes. If you are interested in turn of the century architecture, this book is for you. If you are interested in the social mores of the day, this book is for you. If you are interested in the Vanderbilt familiy in particular, and America's aristocracy in general, this book is for you. With hundreds of wonderful photos and illustrations, and an objective account of the history of one of America's richest families, "The Vanderbilts" takes the reader back to an era of nonchalant decadence. A time when prosperity was the plaything of the gods, and the gods were called Vanderbilt, and were lead by "The Commodore". America today is enriched by the spoils of their success, boasting some of the best in arcitecture and art collections. The family who gave us Grand Central Station, The Metropolitan Opera, and a good deal of the exhibited contents of the Met Museum also provide us with a fascinating tale of the rise and reign (and stumbles and pratfalls along the way) of American royalty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Making History; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Fry Page; Review: Admittedly, I usually shudder when a novel is described as 'enthralling', but there...I've gone and done it myself! Well, to be fair, in this case, it's an accurate description. Stephen Fry's third novel takes the reader on an amazing ride through what could have been. Fantastical - and yet, plausible - the story explores the possibility of what might have been if one were able to alter history in order to eliminate one of it's least savory characters - Hitler. Would we be better or worse off? There's no way of knowing for sure, but Fry gives us one possiblity. More than just conjecture about what history was and might have been, Fry's story is filled with wonderful characters, and the joy in reading it is just as much for following the development of the characters, as for exploring the possibilities of a Hitler-free world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rackham's Fairy Tale Coloring Book (Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur Rackham Page; Review: One of the most respected artists of the last century, Arthur Rackham brought some of the best loved children's stories to life with his beautiful illustrations. Here, some of Rackham's illustrations for 17 of the Grimm's stories are presented in a colouring book format, and while it would make a wonderful gift for a child, it also makes for a great collector's item for the art connoisseur and fan of Rackham's work. I bought two copies - one to colour, and one to keep as a collector's item! Ed Sibbett, Jr. rendered the 30 colourable illustrations based on Rackham's originals, and each one compliments James Spero's adapted text of 17 of the Grimm's tales. Included in the 64 pages are the classics "Hansel and Gretel", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Snow White", "Sleeping Beauty", "Rapunzel", and more. At Amazon's price, there's definitely value for money in this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Kullberg Page; Review: Ann Kullberg is a self-taught artist, and as such, has a knack for making the tips and techniques presented in her book easily understandable to anyone - including those among us with no formal training, but a desire to create beautiful coloured pencil portraits. Her book is filled with step-by-step demonstrations on perfecting skin tones, lighting, and painting realistic hair, as well as suggestions on determining proper composition in portraits. There is a bit on backgrounds and fabrics, but most of the focus is on painting the portrait subject. Her forth-coming book, "Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil" will offer more in the way of creating interior and exterior backgrounds. If you have dabbled in portraiture and are now looking for resources to expand upon - look no further than this book! .... .... And, I'm STILL eagerly learning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Kullberg Page; Review: Once again, we have an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow step-by-step book from the foremost coloured pencil portrait artist in the business. Ann Kullberg follows-up her excellent "Coloured Pencil Portraits - Step by Step" with an equally well-executed manual on enhancing your portraits with realistic surroundings. While this book reads as a definite "part two", it will also stand on its own for first-time readers of Kullberg's work. Basic information on getting started with coloured pencils is provided, complete with photo references of the items you'll want to pick up from your local art store. The step-by-step examples themselves are easy to follow, and feature a wide range of setting possibilities, both indoor and out. Ms Kullberg provides step-by-step photos, so you'll be able to see what you are trying to acheive, as well as well as listing the colours used. If you've already read "Coloured Pencil Portraits - Step by Step", you'll love this companion book. If you're new to coloured pencil art, this is an excellent book to start with, even if you're not interested in doing realistic portraits - the composition advice, settings, and techniques will serve anyone interested in painting with coloured pencils well, whether your goal is realistic portraits, or fanciful landscapes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memory's Wake (Memory's Wake Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Selina Fenech Page; Review: "Memory's Wake" is the first novel from artist Selina Fenech. I have been a fan of Selina's art for many years, and always admired her ability to suggest a story with her images. You might not know the story, but you know there is a story there: behind the fairy's eyes, in the way the mermaid cradles her newborn, in that glance between the lovers. I am pleased to confirm that Selina wields words as deftly as she does her paintbrush. "Memory's Wake" is a gripping read. It starts off in the middle of a chase, and the action just builds from there. Chapters end in a way that makes it difficult to put the book down, because you need to know what's next. The characters are well-developed, and you care what happens to them. I particularly love the way Selina portrays the fae in the story - not as the playful, innocent, people-helping creatures of the tamer fairy tales, but as the fickle beings of ambiguous intentions as they are known from the oldest legends. While the book is aimed at a young adult audience, it is ageless in its themes and, like the YA offerings from authors such as Neil Gaiman, JK Rowling and China Mieville, it is just as enjoyable a read for adults. The book is peppered with black and white illustrations by Selina, and these certainly enhance the story-telling. "Memory's Wake" is a joy to read, and a perfect addition to the literary fantasy realm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Let's Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir); Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny Lawson Page; Review: Thank the soul of a wee taxidermied mouse for Jenny Lawson and her memoir "Let's Pretend This Never Happened". I received my copy of the book the day before I set off on a trip to the UK and managed to resist opening it until I was sat in the terminal waiting area for our flight....for which we boarded on time, only to be told there would be a slight delay. Half an hour later, we were told that something was wrong with one of the systems and we couldn't fly to Heathrow in that plane. Oh, and by the way, there wasn't another plane available at the Durham airport, but they were trying to locate a suitable replacement from another airport. An hour later, we learned that we'd have to fly to JFK and transfer to another plane. I mean, I could carry on with the tale of my nightmare of a flight but I may want to put it in my own memoir one day. Long story slightly less long - we finally took off 2 hours before we were due to have landed at Heathrow, and I was feeling pretty stabby. Had it not been for Jenny's book, there may have been an international incident. Instead of losing my cool, I tucked into "Let's Pretend This Never Happened" and I could actually feel my blood pressure lowering by the page! Most parts of LPTNH are laugh-out-loud funny, parts are a bit sad, and parts are heartbreakingly sad, but the book as a whole is an uplifting read, and gives me hope for humanity. I do hope Jenny's working on a sequel or 10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Hero; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Wood Page; Review: Having read Jonathan Wood's The Nyarlathotep Event when wired.com serialised it last summer, I was reasonably sure I would enjoy No Hero. I am pleased to say I was right. No Hero is a quick read, in that you're likely to finish it quickly because it is not easy to put it down for very long. Wonderfully imaginative, and shot through with equal parts humour and Lovecraftian horror, No Hero pulls you along with Agent Wallace and his team as they battle the ultimate evil of the universe, and it's league of dastardly cohorts and henchmen. Magic, mystery, action, and heart - No Hero is chock-full of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yesterday's Hero (Arthur Wallace); Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Wood Page; Review: Agent Arthur Wallace is back in Jonathan Wood's follow-up to "No Hero", and this time, s#it gets real. If "No Hero" was an adventurous romp, "Yesterday's Hero" grounds things somewhat, when things go really rather wrong; and not everyone is guaranteed to get out of it alive. New friends become allies, old friends become adversaries, and Agent Wallace has to sort out relationship dynamics whilst keeping an eye on the latest threat to the world. While the humour is still present in "Yesterday's Hero", it is tempered by some heavy moments; however, the story is better for it and the characters are even more real as a result. Another hard-to-put-down read, and hopefully, not the last we'll see of Agent Wallace and MI37.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Painless Algebra (Painless Series); Author: Lynette Long Ph.D.; Review: I received this as a gift, and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to return a Kindle gift, or I would. On the surface, this looks like a wonderful tool for learning or brushing up on algebra, but DON'T GET THE CURRENT KINDLE VERSION! There are formatting errors that make several of the equations un-solvable. It looks as if the Kindle edition was formatted by someone who doesn't know algebra...symbols are missing, exponents are attached to the wrong variable...this sort of thing. As it is advertised, and indeed written as useful to beginners, this will likely lead to confusion and frustration.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted (The Woodcutter Sisters); Author: Visit Amazon's Alethea Kontis Page; Review: I LOVED this story! Alethea very cleverly perpetrates a faerie-tale mash-up that satisfies. While many old classics can be glimpsed in the tale, the story Alethea weaves is fresh and finely crafted. A love story, an adventure story, the struggle in the triumph of good over evil - all facets of good storytelling in a wonderful stew seasoned with humour and served with love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hero (The Woodcutter Sisters); Author: Visit Amazon's Alethea Kontis Page; Review: Ah, Saturday...so not ready for romance. Tomboy Saturday isn't interested in pretty dresses or fancy balls, she likes a hard day's work and time with her family. She wants that to be enough, but after the excitement depicted in Enchanted, Saturday is a bit at loose ends. Proving that one should be careful what one wishes for (because you just might get it), Saturday gets her big adventure, and it proves to be a lot more than she bargained for. Throw in Peregrine, and the possibility of romance, and Saturday might feel she's had enough adventuring thankyouverymuch. Still, there are lessons to be learned and wisdom to be gained, and in the end, the promise of an even more important adventure. I very much enjoyed Saturday's tale and am looking forward to more of the Woodcutter Sisters (and brothers). Alethea Kontis has produced another wonderful tale of mashed-up faerie tales with original elements. I saw a few reviews where folks thought there were no classic faerie tales in Hero, but there are. They are just not the ones we're fed through the Hollywood filter. No, you may need to look a little deeper for these tales (and I think there may be a helpful guide at the author's web site). Wonderful dialogue, interesting and often exciting settings, and loads of the Woodcutter wit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Geek Knits: Over 30 Projects for Fantasy Fanatics, Science Fiction Fiends, and Knitting Nerds (Knit & Crochet); Author: Toni Carr; Review: I bought this mainly for the soup-for-the-geek-soul of it since several of my favourite fandoms are included, but it made me want to dig out my knitting needles and polish up on my skills. I really love the Blue Box and Baker Street scarves and the Poison Ivy wrap! The neatest thing about his book is that between the commentary, and the wonderfully fun photos by Kyle Cassidy, you don't need to know how to knit, or even be interested in knitting at all to find this book to be a worthy purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Empyrean Sky (The Heartland Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Wendig Page; Review: Wonderful example of how to do YA dystopian. Rich in narrative, the characters are well-developed and draw you in from the start.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blightborn (The Heartland Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Wendig Page; Review: Book 2 of Chuck Wendig's Heartland Trilogy is wonderful. Our favourite characters are back, and new ones introduced to deepen and enrich the story and world introduced in "Under the Empyrean Sky". I would love for this series to be a movie or series, if only to see how well they'd do with the fashions and world of the Empyrean. I am anxiously awaiting the release of "The Harvest"!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Harvest (The Heartland Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Wendig Page; Review: The Harvest is a fantastic, thrill-filled wrap-up of Wendig's Heartland Trilogy. Once I got to about Chapter 27, I could not put it down. I read it straight through from there to the end. There's a couple of hours of my life...very well spent, indeed! The characters are compelling, and have been throughout the entire series, but so much has happened to them, and they all go through so many changes, their growth as characters is wonderfully developed. And, yes...Cicero. Because of Cicero, I may - just *may* - be able to forgive Wendig for Erasmus. ;) The action is very much ramped up in this final instalment, the suspense is intense, and while it was a very satisfying ending, I hated that it ended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens; Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Wendig Page; Review: I fully admit I read this book because it was written by Chuck Wendig and I am a fan of his work. As for Star Wars - I lost interest after the first three films, and haven't given Star Wars much thought since the late 80s. But, "Aftermath" has renewed my interest in the franchise, and reminded me of what it was I'd enjoyed about the original films. I am well aware of the smear campaign being waged online and in these reviews (and fully expect my review to be attacked), but I found this book to be a wonderful read, and have already pre-ordered its follow-up, as well as reading other Journey to the Force Awakens books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pride's Spell: A Sin du Jour Affair; Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Wallace Page; Review: I am completely hooked on Matt Wallace's Sin du Jour series. Having read the first two books with relish, I was anxious to devour this latest tale, and now hunger for more culinary adventures from the Sin du Jour team. Fast-paced and hard to put down, "Pride's Spell" is a most delectable read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |